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[General Topics] XTheArrowX:
Pie update?

I bought the Best Buy model yesterday and I was certain it was supposed to have the Android pie update. Am I wrong? I keep checking for update but nothing. I'm on December 2018 update

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Edit: NVM I spoke to BLU and I apparently have the Verizon software as well.
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
Here is Android Pie for the Vivo XI+ GSM Version, NOT for Verizon because it would turn the phone into a GSM phone I think, which would mean it would work with AT&T, t-mobile but not Verizon.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-bi9pZcbUnFHYrU8V1vq6VMhzxuxqK7H/view
[General Topics] fcohen:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Flashed this from Recovery and it updated my V0310WW from Pie Beta to Pie Official, Oct 5 2019 patch level - BLU_V0310WW_V9.0.04.09_GENERIC

Again, thank you very much.
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
That's good news! Makes me glad I took the time to TWRP the phone and root it, then install the root file manager and find the OTA file, then upload it. It was my first time doing that!

Also glad to hear people can use this to get out of the Beta mode and into the final version. Since apparently it doesn't let you OTA the update, kind of weird.

I made a TWRP backup of my phone before I did that, too. It had Oreo on it then.

This phone is fairly doable when it comes to firmware.
[General Topics] elcio.jr:
How did you apply this update?

Mine still on the beta one.
[General Topics] fcohen:
Copied it onto a microSD card, booted the BLU into recovery mode and apply patch or update from SD.
[General Topics] NetoSenpai:
I did the micro sd recovery mode upgrade too from oreo, no issues there, smooth transition with locked bootloader.
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
Any good custom roms or customization apps? What about LineageOS, anyone tried it?

I'm pretty happy with Android 9 on this device but it's always fun to explore the limitations a little bit. If I use TWRP or another custom recovery, that would help protect against if something goes wrong with lineage OS, I suppose?

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TWRP Backup of the stock Oreo ROM for Vivo XI+ Plus (dual sim) in case you want to get back to stock for some reason. You need to install the TWRP first though to use this.

TWRP for VIVO XI+: https://unofficialtwrp.com/blu-vivo-xi-plus-root/

TWRP Backup of Stock Oreo for VIVO XI+

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bs7hu65HA1Bg1NW3VtWpSR6xRVuxPfKH
[General Topics] TekinfiMt:
someone help me to root and twrp on blu vivo xi + android 9.0 I had in version 8.1 af

someone help me to root and twrp on blu vivo xi + android 9.0

I had in version 8.1 after the update that I couldn't blink
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
You do not need to TWRP, you can just use this update file, copy to the microsd card and update via recovery mode.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T-M6kZbuSJJZqv6EKzxP6boNUA9dUr2Q

But if you want to TWRP, here is the link and the instructions. All the directions are here and everything you need is also:

https://unofficialtwrp.com/blu-vivo-xi-plus-root/

What are you expecting someone else to do to help you???
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
Who has the Verizon firmware? What if I have the GSM version and want to convert to Verizon capability? Can anyone post a link to the Verizon firmware? Or how about a TWRP backup of that for me?

It would be nice to be able to flash back and forth at will, of course being GSM and Verizon capable at the same time with dual sim capability would be even better!

PS I have unlocked bootloader and I was able to OTA to 9 just fine. Some said if you unlock the bootloader it won't OTA, but mine did. They ma have changed it somehow not sure.
[General Topics] g207151:
I'm looking to turn on the proper CDMA bands for total wireless. So I assume I need a Verizon ROM?. Right now I am rooted with Oreo but the phone will only work as GSM. Total Wireless only supports CDMA. I can flash and backup any or all of the partitions with SP Flash tool with no problem. I was so focused on flashing it I failed to learn to back it up first. Then I flashed it and thought I had it made. But lost my Verizon Connectivity. I did do a Maui Meta NVRAM Backup. But Restoring it did not seem to work. Any Ideas?
[General Topics] fcohen:
Never made a backup of the Verizon firmware, never wanted it in the first place. Only link I saw is here https://bluproducts.com/support/verizon.pdf

Apparently, BLU seems to do updates via IMEI - and it feels like a one-shot thing.

For example, I had the BestBuy dual IMEI model, which was a Verizon model that came with 8.04.04 (dual sim) - then December 2018 came around, it got "upgraded" to one-sim verizon. I then used the pie-beta to get back to dual-sim/no verizon.

When I used the roms floating in this thread to downgrade back to "stock" 8.04.04, I never received any OTA updates at all. Expected at least the December 2018 security patch, but nada. Contacted BLU and they said a pie upgrade will be coming in the future for Verizon phones.

It wasn't until you posted the official pie upgrade that got me a rom upgrade!

Unfortunately, a few days of enjoying official pie, my bloated battery caught fire spectacularly.
[General Topics] darkinertia:
i tried to install this in recovery and it said that i couldnt install over a newer build. i even tried to factory reset and it still says the same thing....is there something i might be doing wrong?
[General Topics] String0011:
Did you try sideload? This tutorial worked perfectly for me: search "install-official-firmware-sideload" (sorry I cannot post url)

It's actually simpler than the article!

1. Install adb, enable debugging and unlock OEM (not sure whether unlocking OEM is required)

2. Download the OTA zip

3. adb reboot recovery

4. Select "Apply Update from ADB"

5. adb sideload <downloaded zip filename>

6. Reboot and enjoy latest system
[General Topics] gapp:
Vivo xi+ Upgrade

I currently have a vivo xi+ running stock 8.1 (Custom build version

BLU_V0310WW_V8.1.05.01_GENERIC) and rooted.

I'm looking for the Verizon update that BLU sends OTA. Where can I download the update?
[General Topics] String0011:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=81702263&postcount=209

My sideload steps (right above your post) should work.
[General Topics] tomahawkdoc:
Bootloop

So I managed to get my self in a boot loop and my backup somehow failed. So I'm trying to get back to a stock rom. I still have the recovery twrp installed however, when I go to install a stock rom it tells me E3004: this package is for "v0310ww" devices; this is a "vivo_xi".

I have a vivo xi+ and I can't seem to get around this error. I was trying to root my device however that obviously failed this time.
[General Topics] Handymanpro:
Revert to PIE (Rooted is challenging to keep stable.)

Back to the XI+ (v0310ww)

Went through various formats and flashes. without a custom build ROM then its very limited on the amount of root tweaks that can be *adjusted* without breaking the Stock ROM or some imperative function.

in my opinion (like a rock in your shoe), pie 9 was the best option for keeping the phone in a minimalistic state and still functional 100%

>was able to bring minimum RAM usage below 900MB (863MB)

>Non Root firewall as an extra layer of protection over Android background data restrictions. (13 allowed / 183 blocked) also helps a lot with battery usage

>Hibernator on just about everything non essential

>simple disable and clear storage on just about everything non essential that could be disabled.

>Dark Mode on all apps extended battery by about half to double (75%+ battery after a full day general usage Phone/SMS/YouTube 1hour/Maps 30min/music 1hour/WhatsApp call 30min) *toss up on WiFi 4hours connected to alternate from data, mostly just to check battery drain =about the same*

As far as performance BLU did an excellent job with the CPU governor. Mali GPU Could use a slight overclock but performance is fine and no noticeable sluggish graphics aside from a benchmark app pushing the limits.

*Still never found the actual Amazon release firmware (not labeled as Blu_v~GENERIC like the BestBuy) download, was always V0310WW firmware labeled as the V0311WW Firmware*
[General Topics] teerout:
Did you get to Android 9? [MENTION=1032895]gapp[/MENTION]
[General Topics] hawgheaven:
It's been years since I have done anything rooting related so I am way behind the times here so bear with me. I had been running a stock pixel 2 for several years, but my charger port finally bit the dust after it was cleaned a bit too aggressively. Unsure of which phone I wanted to grab next, I picked up a Blu Vivo Xi+ open box from Best Buy as a stopgap while I decide what to do. It looks to be the 4gb/64 version that is not supported for Android Pie. I've been looking at ways to get that upgrade done, but it seems like everything requires that not ****ty Best Buy Verizon enabled version of this phone. Any help would be much appreciated, and I would gladly throw some money your way if you can get me upgrade beyond Oreo.

I have all the Adb tools installed and am TWRP ready if rooting is the best way to accomplish this.
[General Topics] boxchevy:
Keeping hope alive?

I am hoping there are people still using this device that can maybe help. I recently bought this phone 2nd hand. It is a Model V0311WW and has Custom Build Version BLU_V0300VV_V8.1.05.16. BLU support says there is no Pie update for this yet as it is considered the Verizon version. Is it possible to install the V0310WW 8.1 software then upgrade to Pie and not lose any functionality? I am not using Verizon for service.
[General Topics] boxchevy:
I haven't made any changes to the device as of yet. Everything is how it was when I got it. I am just trying to get some clarity before I try anything as the thread is a bit confusing with the different models and Roms.
[General Topics] Shacklefoot6:
I need help...

I have a Blu Vivo XI +., It had oreo 8.1.0 on it. It has TWRP on it, but no OS. I have tried Everything that I can think of to flash on this. so it has an OS. I can get into fastboot mode, and my computer recognizes it. But it wont see my phone when it is in adb sideload mode via twrp.

I have tried installing zips via twrp, but usually will get invalid zip file, or error 7. I tried flashing the oreo back up zip files that was linked on here a couple pages back.

UPDATE********

no twrp.

stuck in a boot loop.

can only get fastboot mode.

following this guide

fastboot devices shows

oem unlocks says ok, flash recovery, and boot img both say ok. fastboot reboot works, it reboots the device the phone. stuck in the bootloop tho.

I know that I bricked this myself. I just want to fix it now myself, as opposed to taking it to a shop.

I had done a wipe on it through twrp, thats why it has no OS.
[General Topics] mikesXT1806:
I fixed my Vivo xi+ soft brick this way

1. fastboot flash stock recovery

2. find this file and Download ::: OTA_VIVO_XI+_PLUS_PIE_9_ANDROID.zip (sorry i dont have link for you)

3. You MUST THEN rename it to update.zip and place it on the external micro sd card. In the root of the directory. It HAS TO

BE on removeabvle external storage.

4. Boot into recovery. Click apply update from sd card. scroll to the update.zip you placed on the external sd.

5. Wait. It takes about 6-10min i think. I had bootlooped and soft bricked mine as well. This is an INSTANT fix
[General Topics] Shacklefoot6:
That, and a brand new and card did the trick
[General Topics] wswjw:
For those of you seeking the Verizon compatible OTA update, here's the DL link from my Drive.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10167hKSHVPT9e9DDAnl-AiYyBXdE-H2o/view?usp=drivesdk
[General Topics] Aquaires:
Quick fix

I use SP flash tool with stock rom to fix bootloop or brick I just make sure i use the right firmware version for phone.

Plus if recovery saying wrong version your file probly is labeled/named different from actual code in file or recovery is broken but I go with first suggestion and look a little deeper into the files you should always quick check that I have learned that from complete brick of phone that has no correct rom usa version it was a cheapy but sucks none the less. After this phone Blu Vivo XI thinking of checking out shark 3. Enjoy yourselves and remember the fool is the one following a fools direction. Think for yourself, Learn it yourself. Repeat.
[General Topics] icy201:
blu vivo xi+ v0300vv

hey [MENTION=8416083]wswjw[/MENTION] i just got a verizon compatable version as well a week ag , was your version "blu_V0300VV" on android 8.1? that is what mine is. im downloading your zip hoping to fix my soft brick where bluetooth sharing has stopped pops up every second when i boot into system, also my wifi is broke and probably a few other things that i dont even know about because i cant even set up the phone.

i look everywhere for v0300vv and no one has anything for it unless i pay for membership (and im sure it is a scam and the files wont work anyways)

anyways, if you have v0300vv could you do me a solid and pass me the stock boot.img and recovery.img please.

edit -----------------------

ive tried flashing the update.zip and i get the error "cant install this package over newer build" because my version is like 4 months newer than the zips version and flashing the boot.img i extracted from the update also does nothing, i still have bluetooth error popups every second. i dont know what to do :(
[General Topics] donnasbrt1:
this is the vivo xl + ?
[General Topics] icy201:
blu vivo xi+ i as in "eye"
[General Topics] donnasbrt1:
I stand corrected .. I will see if I can locate it and if possible post it
[General Topics] icy201:
thanks. but after 5 hours straight, i just fixed the main problem which was "bluetooth stoped working" popups every second after flashing some random file idk. but i fixed it by installing the verizon compatable zip from a few posts up.

only took forever to figure out the reason it wouldnt install to begin with is because i had to use an old version of twrp.
[General Topics] wswjw:
Yeah that was an OTA update and they typically require stock recovery to install. I'm surprised you were able to install it from any version of TWRP at all.. But glad it worked for you nonetheless
[General Topics] String0011:
Battery starts to drain fast recently. I'm not able to get any useful information from the system's battery monitor. The stock rom is so bad, sad.
[General Topics] Handymanpro:
Amazon Version 6GB/128GB

Same as my previous post on best buy version - best results are android 9 (pie) «NOT Rooted».

when i get time

My next test will be Android 10 on the 6gb/128 version through ""Project Treble" "Thanks to the XDA Recognized Developer phhusson for making this AOSP Android 10 GSI build for all the Project Treble supported devices.""

as i understand its 100% working :fingers-crossed:

I found the info on a getdroidtips forum when i was checking out root options and seeing how far i could get in tweaking out the kernel before it breaks the install.
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
You can try it, it will convert the phone to GSM version and able to have 2 sim cards at one time, or 1 sim and 1 memory card. It won't work with Verizon after this though unless you flash it back to the Verizon version later somehow if it is around.

-----Here you go,---

Here is Android Pie for the Vivo XI+ GSM Version, NOT for Verizon because it would turn the phone into a GSM phone I think, which would mean it would work with AT&T, t-mobile but not Verizon or Sprint.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-bi9pZcbUnFHYrU8V1vq6VMhzxuxqK7H/view

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Here is Android Pie for the Vivo XI+ GSM Version, NOT for Verizon because it would turn that phone into a GSM phone I think, which would mean it would work with AT&T, t-mobile but not Verizon.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-bi9pZcbUnFHYrU8V1vq6VMhzxuxqK7H/view
[General Topics] verbavi:
I followed these steps up to 4.

The device prints:

Supported API: 3

Stopping adbd...

E:failed to open driver control: No such file or directory

Now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"...

And on the Linux (Lubuntu 20.04) I get:

adb: sideload connection failed: no devices/emulators found

adb: trying pre-KitKat sideload method...

adb: pre-KitKat sideload connection failed: no devices/emulators found

Does anyone know what is going wrong?

Many thanks!
[General Topics] teerout:
Quote:

Originally Posted by icy201

thanks. but after 5 hours straight, i just fixed the main problem which was "bluetooth stoped working" popups every second after flashing some random file idk. but i fixed it by installing the verizon compatable zip from a few posts up.

only took forever to figure out the reason it wouldnt install to begin with is because i had to use an old version of twrp.

Yeah that was an OTA update and they typically require stock recovery to install. I'm surprised you were able to install it from any version of TWRP at all.. But glad it worked for you nonetheless

Are you guys using verizon? This is for a PIE update that works with verizon?
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
NO; the pie update I posted is for the GSM dual sim version.
[General Topics] teerout:
I was referring to what [MENTION=8416083]wswjw[/MENTION] had posted.
[General Topics] wswjw:
The OTA I posted previously was the original VZW compatibility OTA for the phone and is stock 8.1 with Dec 5, 2018 security patch. I believe VZW sent one more securuty update to the phone beyond that, but that's it. So no VZW compatibile Pie for those of us using it on their network. And I really don't look for there to be one, officially.. Ever at this point.

ALSO:

I should have given more info and details as to what exactly it was I posted at the time of the posting. My apologies for any confusion or uncertainties
[General Topics] cannabiscure:
Well I just want to point out this device is really pretty fast and it's thinner than the LG G& Thinq, Samsung S8/plus series etc.

I like how customizeable the stock rom is, like with Nova Launcher you can make the icons giant and close together unlike S8 plus which is more restrictive even with the Nova Launcher.

Really it would be nice if there was a better selection of cases, screen protectors and accessories, the camera is a little weak, and the 3d gaming is not optimized (i hear, haven't really tried it myself). no 3.5 headphone jack is a deal breaker as a daily device because my car stereo does not have bluetooth :( I like to use this as my GPS because the screen is huge and the battery last long enough for most road trips, besides having the car charger just in case.

This device really flies in day to day stuff like facebook, youtube, etc. Battery life is pretty good I think, a bit better than you might expect.
[General Topics] horaci:
tengo una pregunta dañe mi dispositivo blu xl+ v0311ww alguien seria tan amable de ayudarme para asi meterle la rom e probado meterle una pero al parecer es super dicil conseguir rom y no me a funcionado la que intente,incluso seria de gran ayuda que alguien de aqui hiciera respaldo de la rom en su totalidad y me la pase quizas tendria oportunidad de revivirlo asi el daño fue por un intento de de hacerlo root que fallo y me lo dejo muerto,aca dejo mi numero por si me pueden ayudar 71442481
[General Topics] leandrohungria:
I have a Blu Vivo XI+ (V0300VV). I have been stuck on 8.1 since I got the phone last year (the version of 8.1 was from December 2019).

Originally, I wanted to upgrade to Lineage 17.1, but after running into issues with Gapps, I wanted to try to flash the Android 9 for V0310WW to see if it would work. I ended up making the mistake of not doing an original backup, so after a TWRP wipe, it would only boot to FASTBOOT mode. And, it is impossible to find the original 8.1 stock ROM for V0300VV (for free). Some sites claimed to have a "paid" version, but I rather not chance it.

So here is how I got Android 9 (BLU_V0310WW_V9.0.0.04.09), on my Blu Vivo XI+ (V0300VV):

With an unlocked bootloader, I flashed another version of TWRP (by LR.Team/wzsx150 v3.3.0) by connecting my phone to my PC and doing it through CMD/fastboot.

Then, in recovery, I rewiped just about every category in TWRP (except the SD storage).

After booting the phone, I would automatically go into FASTBOOT mode (since no OS was loaded).

With the Android 9 OTA ZIP in my SD card, I restarted the phone in recovery again (TWRP). I tried installing the ZIP image, but I got Error 7, saying that the ZIP was meant for "V0310WW", and not "cactus."

For some reason, this TWRP works in my Blu Vivo XI+, but seems to be a build originally for Redmi 6A (cactus).

Back in my PC, I opened the "updater-script" file in the ZIP, under the META-INF/com/google/android directory in Notepad. In that file, I renamed all instances of "V0310WW" to "cactus" and updated the file in the ZIP.

Back in TWRP, I was able to flash the modified ZIP successfully.

So, as of now, I am on a Blu Vivo XI+ (V0300VV), running Android 9. I have not seen any issues so far using the phone or my network.
[General Topics] leandrohungria:
@icy201 Take a look at my latest post. I also have V0300VV, but I was able to flash the Android OTA update for V0310WW on it.
[General Topics] Handymanpro:
GSI Treble Lineage OS 17 (Android 10) Confirmed working on Amazon version 128GB/6GB. Absolutely outstanding performance, memory management , battery life.

Must flash twrp lineage from android 8 system. Couldn't get it to work on pie ㄟ(ツ)ㄏ. Basically a 2 day battery as far as general use.

CONs noticed: Android system webview needs work or replaced but is mostly functional.

[edit]

SCREEN ROTATION not working unless it's full screen video _ there may be some sensor(s) not working : looking into it as i get free time.

[End edit]

And_😶 i cant just pin it to this phone because its common across lineage 👉 the notch doesn't fit so network speed on top of screen is only visible in landscape.

also @ leandrohungria 👈, GApps version I got was BitGApps-Q and installed smoothly.
[General Topics] Handymanpro:
Crashed out Xi+ phone using lineage 17.1 trying to obtain root to see about sensors. All in all I would love to get lineage os working perfectly but doubt I have the time now. Reverted it back to stock then installed OTA pie zip. Leaving it at that unless I get gobs of free time. Probably working on the new Blu Vivo Xii soon and comeback to the Xi+ later on. ( Xii _ Another gift phone) let's hope for ease in root & Custom ROM on xii).
[General Topics] Handymanpro:
Forgot to mention that the (LineageOS) I got was based on a build from Redmi 6A. I posted credit in a previous post about trying the Treble GSI/Lineage Build, Will look back later and make sure it's all correct.

Outstanding Performance and battery life on lineage 17.1!!!!! aside from sensors, everything else was making me drool 🤤, until @#$+& it all up trying to root it. Outperformed several other comparable phones and builds on 17.1, governor CPU throttle was almost instantaneous. Probably worth the time later. ✌🏻
[General Topics] Xenrid:
Please do find the time to come back to the XI+ and get the sensors working. I'd love to try out that outstanding performance and battery life you described.
[General Topics] idonegoofed:
any chance somebody has a clean install of the vivo xi plus firmware as a twrp backup?