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[SuperSU] MatrixM:
Hi, sorry if this isn't the place for this, there's no forum for the Infinix Hot 4, only the Hot 4 Pro (and I can't submit threads there it seems)

I attempted a root for my Infinix Hot 4 (Android 6.0) and failed miserably. First I tried Kingo Rot but that kept failing. I guessed it had to do with this bootlader thing....so I ended up trying again using a guide from this website https:// naijnaira .com/ how-to-root-infinix-hot-4-x557-and-port-twrp-recovery-image/.

The end result is that when I try a regular start up it loops on the logo. I can still go to the TWRP bootup though.

I read that if I just installed an image file named system.iso it would return to normal, but I can't locate any iso with that name...

I followed those instructions with one or two divergences which I guess was the problem...? I'm pretty much entirely new to this.

The main difference is that the link given in that guide to the download page for Infinix Hot 4 TWRP Recovery Image was no longer working. So I googled a new one and used this one instead. https: // www .needrom. com/ download/ twrp-recovery-for-infinix-hot-4/

The second difference is that when I flashed TWRM I turned back on my phone the regular way because I realised I hadn't moved the Super SU zip onto my SD card. So I did that, reflashed TWRM, and then installed the Super SU zip. and had it auto reboot when done. That's when the looping problem began.

I just installing that zip file again and this time clearing the cache afterwards and then rebooting. No difference.

Right now I'm thinking of this Infinix Flash Tool I read about, and trying to track down the original Infinix software to flash back onto my phone, but I'm not sure where to even find that software. Also I read that it is effectively a factory reset and I'll lose all my data....

If there's another option please please tell me.

Thank you and sorry again if this is the wrong place.

Some other tech details

prgrams I used

SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1804_Win

TWRP_MM_N_X557

UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

EDIT

Solved!

A sincere thanks to Mid from the r/AndroidQuestions Discord and to the guys at Hovatek forums

The steps I took, thanks to advice, was as follows

First I moved the stock Rom/firmware to my SD Card and tried to install the .zip via TWRM's Install Zip function:

(I used the wrong build a couple of times before using MiracleBox to find my phone's correct build)

This gave the error

Checking for MD5 file...

Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found

(in red) Could not find 'META-INF/com/google/androud/update-binary' in the zip file.

Error installing zip file '/external_sd/X557-H807AD-M-170524V251.zip' (end red)

This is because the zip isn't supposed to be installed via TWRM, the loader. It's supposed to be Flashed (specifically via the scatter file) using a PC and USB cable.

I didn't want to lose my phone's data so instead of ticking all the options for Flashing in SP Flash, I only selected Boot, Recovery and System. I also backed up my data this time just in case via TWRM, onto my SD Card

I then flashed those selected options and the phone started up successfully.
[SuperSU] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device but, I believe that one or more of the following threads may be helpful for what you are trying to do that's specific to your device and variant. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3742614

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3695803

Good Luck!

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[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] tuanbusku:
Hi guys,

Emui is messing with my e-mail push and notifications. On my Mate 9 pro I managed to solve 5th is by following these guidelines:
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] avatar_ro:
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[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] pastorbob62:
DISCLAIMER --- I know there are several threads with methods to root the Moto G5+, but I searched for almost 2 hours trying to find one that didn't require Magisk, didn't require another app, didn't require modified kernels or that didn't have several posts from people who were having issues. I finally gave up and went to another source. It was very simple, accomplished in 5 steps from TWRP (once unlocked of course), and mirrored the method used back on my old Moto G2. If this method is somewhere in these forums already I apologize, but searching did not turn it up for me.

I am not going to regurgitate the process since the site covers it well. I did use "twrp-3.2.1-1-potter_persist.img" so as to be able to backup the Persist partition but if that doesn't matter to you the standard TWRP Potter will work just fine. . Here is the link to rooting: https://technewswith.me/unlock-root-moto-g5/

Here is a link to the last version of SuperSU to be released. I already had it in my collection so didn't consider that the link I provided referred to an much older version. https://download.chainfire.eu/1220/S...1001224502.zip.

And once again, I would like to say that I have had absolutely no issues after following this procedure. If you prefer Magisk, that's fine. But this was the fastest and simplest way I found to root my phone.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] acejavelin:
TBH, I would STONGLY recommend against anyone else doing this from the tutorial linked... This is literally a tutorial from a Moto G2 with the 2 replaced with a 5. Since it is linking SuperSU 1.94 it shouldn't even work on Nougat (2.78 is the minimum I believe). This is a common rehash technique to generate clicks for sites of... ummm... let's just call it "less than exceptional" reputation.

This also has other issues, but they don't effect everyone... You can't hide that the bootloader is unlocked which effects Play Store certification, you can't hide root easily which effects LOTS of financial and gaming apps, and last but not least, ChainFire has left this project, or rather sold it, and it hasn't been updated in well over a year and won't be updated again (ie. it's an abandoned project).

That is why people are using Magisk, because SuperSU is dead, there is no real alternative since SuperUser was abandoned years ago, but besides that it works and works very well. Most people who have issues are not having an issue with Magisk, but with add-ons to it.

Oh, and by the way... SuperSU is still modifying your boot image (kernel) and system partition even though it says it is "systemless" since that is a misnomer.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] craigl14:
Hmmm. I still use the latest version of supersu to root my G5+, but I also flash the ElementalX kernel. Without the kernel, I just got bootloops.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Wolfcity:
There is in fact a thread about rooting the Moto G5+ with SuperSU here on XDA in the Moto G5+ section: https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/how-to/how-to-how-to-supersu-moto-g5-plus-t3587684

Even this one is outdated like the one you posted, as explained above by [MENTION=2001582]acejavelin[/MENTION] is it even more.

Beside the fact that superSU has been sold to some obscure chinese company and isn't supported in any way the linked version is way to old, SuperSU SR5 2.79 is the last fully working build. Also that guide doesn't care about the encryption of the data partition of the Moto G5+ (huge difference to the Moto G2) and the need of something like a no-verity.zip or, better solution magisk which does that job.

I don't know why you think that magisk is a bad solution but it's the actual method (with a lot of features also mentioned above) and it's in active development.

You don't even need a custom kernel.

Because of a kernel bug in some Moto devices the Moto G5+ isn't able to mount images r/w and in combination with the F2FS formatted data partition the effect is you can't use modules with magisk, but root isn't affected.

That's a Moto bug, not a magisk bug.

But even for that there's a easy solution, just flash the F2FS loopback bug module https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/guide-magisk-official-version-including-t3577875/post71554247 through TWRP and forget it. From now on everything is working well.

So the steps are:

-flash TWRP

-reformat data

-flash magisk 16

-flash F2FS loopback bug module

Easy enough. You're rooted systemless with a root solution which is actively supported.

I owned a Moto G2 too rooted with latest SuperSU and now I'm rooted with the above method on my Moto G5+ and have zero problems.

Sometimes the easiest looking solution isn't the easiest and also not the best.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] pastorbob62:
I didn't say Magisk is a bad solution. It's just not my preferred method and it never has been. And actually you are incorrect. The latest version of SuperSU is 2.82 and I use it on both my tablet and my phones without any issues and have since it was released. My mistake was not sharing that info in my post since the link is to an old version. I don't care if it is supported or not - it works and that is all I need. Also I did not have to format my data to get root with the method I shared, nor did I have to install a custom kernel . And as far as being outdated, my 2010 Hyundai is outdated but it still serves my needs, is paid for and gets great mileage so I don't need a different car with a lot of bells and whistles I will never use. The same logic applies for me here. Also the link you provided calls for a modified kernel, a modified TWRP, and a WIFI fix so it is totally different than the method I shared.

If my post is not useful to you, then don't use it. But I thought there might be others who would be interested in the method since it is MUCH simpler with fewer steps and works. The "best" solution is subjective and depends on the users needs and desires. What is "best" for you may not be 'best" for somebody else. FYI - I too am having "zero" problems.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Wolfcity:
You're right, the last SuperSU version is 2.82 and the latest beta is 2.82 SR5, I apologize for that.

As you wrote the problem is the outdated version of SuperSU in the link you posted.

For sure anyone is free to use SuperSU, it's still a working solution for a lot of devices. I just wanted to explain that there is no more development or support and most probably never will be again, so for future OS it may not work.

Also I wanted to make clear that you don't need a custom kernel or any special zips, as mentioned in the also outdated thread about rooting with SuperSU here on XDA.

Imo, a really good guide is this one:

https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/how-to/how-to-root-moto-g5-plus-t3579659/post76810574

As posted above, you're good to go with magisk and the loopback bug module and I don't see where this way is more complicated in any way than the one you posted.

Both ways need a custom recovery and for just rooting a flashable zip, magisk or SuperSU. The loopback bug module is only needed if you want to use magisk modules.

I mentioned encryption and the loopback bug as it isn't present in the guide you posted but both things may cause problems for some users, for example you can't backup/restore an encrypted data partition.

But no harm, the guide you posted is usable when it links to an actual version of superSU.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] pastorbob62:
All good points! I will see if I can find a link with the later version of SuperSU If not, I will put a link to my Google Drive and make it available there. :good:
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Maherabed1986:
Hello guys I'm just wondering if someone can help me unlock my phone's bootloader by giving me the abl.img dump I'll try to replace it with mine every help will be appreciated

Thanks in advance :o
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] christopherrrg:
You quite possibly could brick your phone.

Pull it from an unlocked variant kdz. (US997 or H870eu)
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] mayerflash:
Hello,

I moved a picture from camera folder to another folder on the sdcard using the "files" app.

Now I have the problem that the moved picture is still shown in the old folder, but not in the current one.

Even after reboot the picture is not shown in the current folder when using gallery app.

With files app I can see the moved picture.

How to refresh the gallery app in order to get the picture shown in the right folder?

BTW: Is there a quick and easy way to organize(move) pictures in different albums?

I'm using lineageos 14.1-20180614 on Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Regards

mayerflash
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within one of the following Official LineageOS threads that's specific to your device.

(Without knowing which variant you have, here's the both of them for you to determine the one specific to your device.)

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3600135

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3459973

Good Luck!

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[LG V30 Questions & Answers] rmp5s:
Last night, my phone decided it didn't want to connect to Wi-Fi anymore. I'm running a Ubiquiti AC access point that has been working fine up until last night. I'm not a hundred percent sure it's not an issue with the network (posting this question in the Ubiquiti forums, too...but I kinda doubt it as everything else in the network still works fine). The phone just says "Obtaining IP Address...", then times out.

Anyone else had a their V30 suddenly become unable to connect?

Thank you!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
4 of my 5 V30/V30+ are all connected to my Wi-Fi network right now. (5th one is turned off) 2.4GHz. I never use 5GHz.

What model do you have?

Bootloader unlocked, rooted?

Running a custom ROM?

3 of my 4 are bootloader unlocked. Two of those are currently rooted but running stock firmware. All are either original US998 or former LS998 V30+ converted to US998..
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] rmp5s:
Turns out that it was a network issue, not an issue with the phone.

I have an H931 and just hear about root!! I'm so stoked!! Probably going to do it this weekend!!! Any good ROMs out for it yet?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] chome4:
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, model E2303. Replaced battery as the phone was completely dead. During testing, I put my pay-as-you-go SIM in the device and nothing happened at switch-on. No 'Sim Not Recognised'.....just 'Emergency Calls Only'. When I remove the SIM, I get the usual 'No SIM card - No service'.

The owner is unreachable at the moment and has another phone so I can't ask him if there were any issues with it before it died.

Are there any checks I can do to make sure the SIM socket is actually working?

Thanks in advance.....

UPDATE...Using Sony Xperia Companion, I get 'Your device is locked'. So now I know!

Any ideas on how to unlock it for pay-as-you-go use?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] irus:
This is not intended to be mean to the ap team but i am posting this because i feel they should of been honest to us from the beginning and just said we can't release yet. My reasons for feeling this way are listed below

1. About 1 month after pk3 dual was released, pawel and the rest of the team changed their signature to rom: top secret and it had been like that even after hdubli posted a ported copy of wm6.1.... why did'nt pawel post a wm6.1 rom when he changed rom to top secret?

2. the team keeps saying stuff like we have a BT bug or screen problems and i realize that there are some updates on the ati driver and stuff but the BT stack that is on the wm6.1 that hdubli released works great. i can use a BT mouse and a BT keyboard, and BT headphone all at the same time and it works great. I can provide a vid if there are doubts :cool:

3. Most is importantly even BoyGeniusReport says http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/03/28/htcs-manilla-gets-screenshotted/ this rom is from the x7510. something i said on the "Athena Project 4.0 coming, but needs...." post 228 but pawel denied this is post 229

in conclusion everyone should stop looking for the release of this rom and start looking for the release of the x7510 cause then and only then will this rom be released. I am only posting this so people can have a realistic outlook on the rom and can stop being dissapointed everyday in the hope it will be released. I did not post this to come down on the team i just feel like there is so much tension on this fourm and i wanted to make my thoughts known.

High Five :D
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] toastedlogic:
Hypothetically speaking...

... Even if this were the case, why would you want him to release pre-release software that could get him in trouble or again, hypothetically, his *source* in trouble? People get fired for leaking stuff, sometimes worse. Personally, I don't need to know where this stuff comes from.

How about we let him work on things and hey, at least there's a better chance that he'll be able to bring us more HTC gems for a possible v5.0. ;)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Pawel062:
ok dude the rom is a 7510 rom but no way do i have to wait for it to be released. there still isn't a solid release date. the rom i could give u right now but it needs to properly be tested and bugs be fixed. we release with bugs, u guys complain, we look bad. i can take complaining before the rom then praises when it comes out.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Pawel062:
also we have had 6.1 for a while. something like november i got the first athena 6.1 rom with build 19145 if im not mistaken. we have had 6.1 even before that though.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] irus:
1st i never said once that he should release it. what is said was he should tell us he cant release it. i don't remember anywhere in my post and any post for that matter where i said "you should release it right now even if it will get you into trouble or even if its not ready"

On a side note - i also live in orlando, fl and goto ucf do you play halo?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] toastedlogic:
Go Knights!

No kidding - I'm planning on getting back to school this fall myself. Live right around the corner from the Uni. No Halo, since my box was red-lighting again just before my damn cat knocked a cup of water over onto the PSU for it. So i've got a little bit of work to get my box working again... oh yeah and I was banned from Live just before all that too (modded firmware), so yeah I did play halo. Meh ;)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] irus:
but that is my main point for saying that you can't release it yet. you had wm6.1 since november but released a cooked wm6 rom in late november. Don't get me wrong i am grateful for everything you have done and the only point i am trying to make is that you have to wait to release. I have logical points for these thoughts. example: in "Stop the stupid ap 4.0" post 36 - you told someone you have 2 newer builds than 9.5 build 405 but you can't release it.

Look im not trying to get into a pissing match with you, and nothing productive will come out of us arguing back and forth. So if you say it's still buggy and you need more time to test than its buggy and needs more time to test. i will not say another word about it. :)

High Five
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] sergiopi:
PAWEL as I said before: this ISN'T a CUSTOMER'S forum, this is a DEVELOPER'S forum.

Customer want the best (and irrealistic) ROM, a developer want TO DEVELOP and share knowledge, so we are ready to a BUGGY one, you aren't a company. WE LIKE TO PLAY , we aren't customers, again!

Just as an example, I don't care about BT bug, I am pretty sure I have it fixed in a couple of days :).A developer forum is a place were people exchange beta, and fix bug, together.

In the excalibur forum, without any "secret" rom, without any "project" , even without any DONATE, kavana (China) posted a rom, rick (GB) improve it, we worked togeter with kavana and rick, now we have TWO good rom!

Release a working, buggy version, believe me, may be you will surprised how people here will be fast to find AND FIX bugs.

Knowledge is something widely spread here and on the NET too! USE THE FORCE LUKE :) (the force is the NET and the spread knowledge). If you don't trust the FORCE you can't win!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] tomary:
i totally agree with you..... and also im pity of those who donated
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] irus:
oooouch, i think that might be a little harsh. You forget they have already posted 3 roms so i think the people who have donated got their moneys worth
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] c1oudrs:
My first thought for the team is if you WANT to release, then there's nothing wrong with realeasing a beta--paid software makers do it all the time. Here is a beta with known bugs. Da-ta-da-tada. There's likely unknown bugs too--user beware. That's why its beta. Heck, while its not as optimal,some companies (cough, cough, microsoft,) can release betas as the real deal.

For free (please donations accepted look at the value) roms/software, the bar shouldn't be higher than that of the commercial stuff.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] tootallk2000:
It's funny how this just suddenly went down hill with all the slandering etc etc... I appreciate the time EVERYONE on the AP Team took to make what was (and most of us if not ALL enjoyed it) and what is to be. I personally donated as a sign of gratitude and saying thank you, heck I would've donated if they had even asked for some sort of donation just to teach how they did it instead of releasing a new ROM. Some of you guys are just down right ungreatful and quickly forget all the hard work and time they Team puts in to stand behind their wonderful ROMS. And lets not forget the tons of apps they cook in the ROMS too. So what's the big deal if people want to donate I did it and I'll be doing it again in the near future.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] c1oudrs:
If the team DOES NOT want to release. That is the team's perogative also. This seeming to hang forever on the edge of release is a little nerve wracking and is hard on the fan base,but so what? If we, the fan base, donate less--really--donations are piddly anyway. The team needs to do what they do for the fun of it and the satisfaction of it.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Confucious:
I think it's about time this ROM was released, bugs'n all. Just release as a Beta.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Pawel062:
thanx just dont like people saying i cant release this until the 7510 is out. i released snapvue before the shift was out and that was ok. i'll also release this new rom before the 7510 is out. i'll also be able to provide details when the 7510 is out and about what the price should be.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Pawel062:
thats why if i cant get it to my liking by friday it will be released as a beta. the 19181 build was just to unstable. it got un usable after a while. u really wanted me to release that? we tried to make it better and got it to about 80% of what it should be but then decided to go for the new 19202 because we got the ok for that. by friday there will be a rom. if all goes well before that u might have a non beta build.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Pawel062:
you are really getting out of hand. u donate if u like. i provided 4 roms to everyone already. people wanted a vanilla so im making a vanilla. i guess u can't make everyone happy.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] mabury10:
If you don't mind I don't like getting my hopes up (again). So I'll put it on my calendar for Friday. I'm not hoping for it to be released before that (or maybe I am but trying not to). Dare I say it...? You're not going to disappoint us are you?

And please note. I greatly appreciate your hard work. That’s why I donated! But checking every day to find out that it’s not released it getting a bit tedious . Considering it has been hanging close to being released for quite some time now.

Awaiting delivery ;)