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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joschka:
Dear all,

I am pretty sure "I am doing it wrong", but first let me explain what I am about to do:

My SGS2 (i9100)is basically only a watch since 3 years and lying around. So no problem if it's wasted...

I am about to get a Vacuum cleaner roboter and I want to use the App on my old SGS2 in a Guest network at home.

Therefore I try to update the OS on my phone in order to start the APP (which is not possible yet).

Problem:

My SGS2 is rooted and running CM 10.2-20131214 (It couldn't be updated before, always giving me errors so I left it with CM 10).

Now I would like to try to install TWRP in order to install a LineageOS on it (preferably the Version 16).

USB Debugging is activated and Root access is given to Apps and ADB. OEM Bootloader unlock option is not given (I guess because my phone is already rooted?).

- ADB is installed.

- I installed the most up to date Samsung USB driver and the phone shows up in the device manager.

- Odin 3.12.4_4 installed (also tried with 3.09)

I can start the bootloader via CMD and when I want to "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" it stays in the "Waiting for device" line...

When trying to install TWRP with Odin it gives me a FAIL when using the only twrp.img.tar I could find on the internet so far...

Now I read something about an IsoRec compatible kernel and that I would have to repartion space on my card using "lanchon-repit-20170115-system=1.5G-data=max-sdcard=min+wipe-preload=min+wipe-i91000" (Lanchon repit) in order to install LineageOS (via TWRP I guess).

I have to admit I am a little confused on how to proceed going forward...

Can one of you give me some advice or link to a comprehensible guide on how to install that OS on the SGS2?

I can imagine that the problem with installing TWRP is my very outdated kernel version 3.0.64-CM-g9d16c8a from December 2013...

//edit: So I tried with ODIN <3.09, no change of situation.

I recognized that via console "adb devices" does list my device when operating in CM 10, but when I send "adb reboot bootloader" and it reboots (no mather if manually or via the command) "adb devices" doesn't list the phone anymore, although it is recognized in the device manager under "Modems -> SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem" and "USB Controller -> SAMSUNG Mobile USB CDC Composite Device" ...
[General Topics] andy1010:
Hello,

on my old phone I am using xprivacy but since it is not ported to the newer Android releases I stuck with my current phone for a long time.

Time for change but this time I would like to install lineageos with microg (de-google it) and ... I am struggling with finding some budget phone which has its own microg release. Can you recommend any phone which:

has at least 3 GB RAM

costs under £150

is dual sim

has lineageos + microg release
[General Topics] Clark Joseph Kent:
Better place to post...

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1846277&page=1173
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
Install Google Play Store

Update MIUI to latest version

Open the browser (blue planet icon), go to apkmirror.com and install the latest versions of:

Allow installation of unknown sources when asked.

Google Services Framework [9-4832352] (noarch)

Google Account Manager (noarch)

Google Play Services (arm64)

Google Contacts Sync (noarch)

Google Calendar Sync (noarch)

Google Play Store (universal)

Enable Google Contacts / Calendar synchronization

Go to Settings → Manage apps → Google Contacts / Calendar Sync

Enable Autostart and give all possible permissions such as write and read permissions over your contacts / calendar events

Restart your phone

It may take some time to apply.

Configure Google Pay

Download Google Pay

Go to Settings → More and set Default wallet to Use HCE Wallet

Go to Settings → More → Tap & pay and set Payment default to Google Pay

Hope this helps
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] khoaitaychienvn:
where to find in the browser?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
You should go on apkmirror.com
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] Jack001m:
China version has built-in Google service in settings.

Just need to activate it.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] 186td:
Hi all, the following link is a one-click installer for Google play store and it's framework. It's in English. Please enjoy!

https://google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android/download
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
I tried the Google Installer of the Mi App Store but it did not work.

I encountered this error for most apps: Can't downgrade apps.

That is why I have listed the apps above so you know what to install and you are sure to get the latest versions for each.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] 186td:
I see. I have found a few Google Installer apps that might help but they are all in Chinese.... So your method might be the best
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] demonntl:
you update to 10.3.8, then go to app store, download google play store directly, and enjoy.

I also try the google installer and got error, but then find out that app store can install google play. Google service is on be default.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] Zumzum20:
I can't sync contact,

Can't see contact sync option in Setting-->sync-->Google..

I installed all app from Google installer 3.0 & Google Contacts Sync (noarch) from apk mirror.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
I had the same problem. Try to reinstall it, enable autostart and disable any energy restrictions in App Infos. Restart your phone eventually.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
I cannot find Google Play Store on the App Store.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] Zumzum20:
Thanks this works i gave all permission to contacts app,after reboot now i can see contacts in sync setting...
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
Weird because as far as I remember, when typing Google in the App Store, the only result was Google Installer.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] demonntl:
pls see the attachment picture

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[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
Unfortunately I could not see those apps in Mi Store before installing the Google Framework, Services, Sync and Play Store.

But now I can see a lot more apps (Google Translate, AirBnb, ...)
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] lapwat:
It is weird I have 2 possible results to display.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] ionflux:
anyone has else issue setting up card for instore payment with google pay?

miui 10.3.11

Can't complete set up for contactless payment

To resolve this, you'll need to contact your bank. You can still pay with this card on Google and across other apps and sites, just like before.

i have no issue with setting up these cards on another phone though...
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] Legilis:
I had the problem too and I tried all your steps but none worked. I found a guide on google which actually works. It's here http://en.miui.com/thread-4843639-1-1.html

Basically it says to turn off the MIUI Optimization and get an app from the Play Store called "App Permission Info" to bring back the AOSP style permission UI and set the permission for Contact and ContactSync app from there since MIUI permission doesn't work well on this particular case.

Edit: I just found a way to access AOSP style permission without additional app on MIUI 10. Just search "optimization" in the settings and click on "Battery Optimization". You have to open it from the search list otherwise it won't open the AOSP style app info.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] ba1atu:
in my quest to install google play i did something wrong.

In notification i get a warning: "Update Google Play services - Google play services wont run unless you update..." but when i press on the notification, google play opens, with Play services and the only option is "Deactivate".

Can anyone point out a solution?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] immanuelgilbert:
if we already get the google play store, does it mean we don't need to finish downloading the remain apps from google installer? i stuck at google play service. Pls to reply. thanks
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] 4PLaYS:
Found an alternative way. Never tested. Looks promising.

https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-miui-10-gapps-google-play-store-youtube-gmail/
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] 954wrecker:
That's over a year old and links to gapps for Oreo. I didn't try this methods files but it at least is meant for recent devices.

https://miui.blog/any-devices/google-apps-basic-apk-installers-miui-android-9-0-pie/
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] phucth91:
Same problem. Probably something to do with the Chinese rom. These are headaches.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] 1994bluemoon:
Thanks

Sync contact work
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] rocavence:
Does anyone can use Google Location History function in the Google Map?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] ffroms:
I'm using it but it doen't work with CN version. I guess it is missing something in ROM so you can turn it on.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] rocavence:
maybe refer here

https://xdaforums.com/k20-pro/help/b-redmi-k20-pro-chinese-variant-google-t3959396
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] darkness_nightfall:
not sure..but I got this from my supplier

PErhaps it might help some people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sR...e&spm=a2g0s.imconversation.0.0.64993e5fruI5S9
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] ianmxyz:
I managed to get contact syncing to work eventually by installing Google contact sync 8.1 then uninstalling the contacts app and reinstalling. Before that contacts were not showing in the account sync list.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] 1994bluemoon:
:rolleyes: not work
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] kibria.mgk:
Location history services are not present in china rom. You have to use global rom to enable location history.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] checasey:
How do you get playstore to open as default when getting recommended appps. Currently the mi store (get apps) opens and it does my nut in!
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] leviathan7070:
I am extremely grateful for this comment man, thank you so much! It was indeed the permissions UI, after i did this contacts synced up fine.

---------- Post added at 11:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:21 AM ----------

Edit:[/B] I just found a way to access AOSP style permission without additional app on MIUI 10. Just search "optimization" in the settings and click on "Battery Optimization". You have to open it from the search list otherwise it won't open the AOSP style app info.[/QUOTE]

I am extremely grateful for this comment man, thank you so much! It was indeed the permissions UI, after i did this contacts synced up fine.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] shiwik:
Is there anyway to get rid of the Sogou keyboard? I installed gboard and works well in almost most cases except in secure mode where the Sogou keyboard forces itself. I have tried disabling to no avail

Any help?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D] ciumurel:
Hello,

Uncheck language&keyboards/secure keyboard...

Have a nice day.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] Holysmoke99:
Can anyone with spotify on this phone tell me if you are able to download music to your device. I paid for spotify premium but I am unable to download any songs to my device. I am able to download all the songs I want to my Nexus 6 using same spotify account.

I have tried multiple restarts, uninstall reinstall and no luck.

I am starting to think that Magisk is ruining my phone's performance.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] champ784:
Running on beta 4, and it's working fine for me
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] sic0048:
Are you already hiding Spotify in Magisk hide?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] Holysmoke99:
No that was the problem, thank you!
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] champ784:
Does Spotify have issues with root? I've never had issues. While I haven't rooted this device, my OnePlus 6T, Moto Z2 Force, Nexus 9, and other devices have all been rooted and I never had to enable magisk hide to use Spotify or anything
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] sic0048:
Do you have Spotify premium and try to download music locally on your phone? That was the issue the OP had, and apparently hiding it in Magisk solved his issue. He wasn't having playback or transport issues........
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] champ784:
I do have premium and I've always been able to use it just fine and downloading music hasn't been an issue for me. Unless it's a more recent update, I haven't seen this issue before. That being said, it wouldn't surprise me if Spotify has begin to insert root detection in their app to prevent music downloading
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] Dadditz:
Hey dude, i think you misunderstood about unlocking the bootloader.

I personally don't like the idea about paying for read the unlock code, but i think

it's the only method actually working, at least for now.

About your bloated branded cust ( vodafone C02 ), a rebrand will give you

the freedom to use your device as you want.

I will suggest THIS thread because the OP had your same issues ( get rid about VDF brand ).

Feel free to ask.. ;)

Good luck :fingers-crossed:

Cheers
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] rw-r-r_0644:
Hi, I've tried to update my Global Redmi Note 5 Pro's firmware for a few days now to allow usage with the latest pie custom roms, but all the attempts to get my phone booting on the latest versions seem to have failed so far.

Everytime the phone either gets stuck on the boot logo or the loading screen (for more than an hour, so I assume it is bootlooping). I am not sure on what could be causing those issues, though they seem to have appened to a few other people on the miui forum. The phone does not get bricked by installing the latest firmware (fastboot and recovery still work), but it only appears to boot after reflashing oreo firmwares. Pie only seemed to work on custom roms relying on an oreo firmware.

Did those issue happen to anyone else, or has anyone found a solution?

So far what I've tried was:

- Installing the a pie firmware from twrp (from xiaomifirmwareupdater's github), installing a pie compatible twrp, formatting the data and cache partititon, then flashing a custom rom -> stuck on bootlogo

- Reformatting data, cache, vendor and system partitions to make sure they are not somehow damaged, then installing the latest firmware, twrp pie recovery, and a custom rom (retried with more than one custom roms) -> stuck on bootlogo

- Installing the latest stock miui pie fastboot firmware with flash_all.sh (should flash all device partitions) -> stuck on miui bootanimation for more than an hour

- Formatting Data/Factory reset -> still stuck on MIUI bootanimation

- Installing the latest stock MIUI Oreo fastboot firmware with flash_all.sh -> works flawlessy

- Installing any Oreo custom rom -> works flawlessy

So far I've not managed to take any logcat (adb does not detect any device, the issue probably happens before adbd starts running). I am not sure on what could cause those issues.

(I was wondering if it could be related to the latest kernel, though the fact that miui reaches the bootanimation means that it's at least somewhat working; another unlikely possibility might be an hardware issue, but then why'd it work on oreo?)

Thanks in advance for any help
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] arunmohan16:
With miui pie, older boot-loader wont work. Infact you would need pie recovery and pie rom to boot. You could try fastboot flashing oreo rom and older rom will work. try to flash arb v4 rom or device will get bricked.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] kekesed97:
Happend to me once.

What I have done:

Flash latest oreo (or pie for better sake) by miui flash. Remember to match your ARB value.

Go to pie via updater (if you don't care ARB thing. I don't know if fwless pie will work). Don't install recovery now. Let it boot first.

Load pie recovery via fastboot then flash recovery via recovery.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] namhoang235:
I have the same problems. Pie fw has not been use by dev. So please wait some future rom update
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] rw-r-r_0644:
Thanks for the info; shouldn't the bootloader also get updated when fastboot flashing the latest pie firmware? (xbl.elf and abl.elf get flashed, bl looks like an abbreviation for bootloader)

Thanks, I just tried to update from an oreo miui firmware via ota as suggested. Unfortunately the result appears to be the same; the phone is stuck on the bootlogo forever and won't boot on a miui pie fw.

You mean xiaomi/miui devs? But yeah, I guess waiting for some future update is the only thing I can do for now.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] SunilSuni:
Is it your device is china variant or global variant ??

If your mobile is china variant follow below steps.

Flash China Oreo Fastboot rom using MiFlash Software and then flash China Pie fastboot ROM (Later you can flash global android pie fastboot rom but do not lock bootloader)

If your device global avriant, follow below steps

flash 10.3.1 Oreo fastboot ROM and then flash 10.3.1 android pie fastboot rom (or you can update to android pie using updater method)

this should resolve your issue. for more info visit en.miui.com/a-234.html
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] rw-r-r_0644:
It's a Global variant bought from an official Xiaomi Store in italy, it always worked with global roms.

Unfortunately I also already tried to flash an oreo fastboot (global) rom, then update to pie from there, but the result was the same, stuck on bootlogo.

---

About 10 minutes ago I got it to boot on Pie for about 2 seconds on the setup after another reflash, then it crashed and turned off (and bootlooped).

Idk, I'm starting to think that if it only happens to me it might be an hardware issue. Maybe some blocks of the eMMC are damaged, and the issue only happens in Pie due to the slightly larger firmware images flashed to the various partitions; by coincidence more important data might end up on corrupted blocks.

I'll have to verify by dumping the partitions some times and verifying the data/checking for coherency between the dumps
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] floater3:
Hello! You're not the only one facing this.

I also have Redmi Note 5 global model, and I'm facing the very same problem. I've tried everything, just like you...

I don't see many people with this problem but I found other 3-4 with the same problem: on Mi Community forum and in some Facebook groups. No one is having success... No one is able to fix this!

I'm worried, because as we are not too much facing this problem, maybe Xiaomi is not knowing that this is happening.

Contact me if you want to know more, and maybe together we can make anything! :) Let's hope for the best!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] shub4m:
same thing happening to me also tried everything
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] rtm2000:
Ok...you all are not alone it seems.

Couple of months back I faced this issue but after struggling for a day I managed to boot into miui latest (global) after which I found my EFS+Modem partitions corrupted (ie. unknown baseband,no wifi or imei )...I guess data corruption is the cause.I went to the service center, they told me it was data corruption and the entire Motherboard had to be replaced...they quoted a price of ~Rs 8000 (Incl. GST ) for the repair...I am since then stuck without a phone :(

Edit: BTW...I bypassed the bootloop by flashing the latest global recovery rom through orange fox...(not recommended cause it might cause you to lose wifi and imei)..
[HTC Startrek] jerpelea:
Fixes

Home screen - FIXED - black theme/new look

Dialer screen - FIXED - black theme

Icons - FIXED - new icons

T9 - FIXED - text and icons are working

Commanager - FIXED - full functional wireless manager

Start - list view 14 icons

Recent programs - DISABLED(you can enable it from home)

Control pannel - FIXED - list view 14 icons

Threaded SMS - FIXED

Route 66 - FIXED

Invalid Shortcuts - FIXED

Gentimer - FIXED - new green theme

Slick messenger - ADDED

Incoming Call Screen - FIXED

Finaly Fixed The PixMaps

Message window -FIXED

please test and help me solve any undiscovered bugs

YOU MUST HAVE CID AND APPUNLOCK YOUR DEVICE

i dont own an startrek but i plan buing one :D

is just a breeze port

http://rapidshare.de/files/39480554/StartreK_WM_6.1_96_dpi-19202.rar.html

GUIDE TO CID UNLOCK

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=292068
[HTC Startrek] StarTrek111:
Thank You :D

Plz cheak The link !!
[HTC Startrek] fermette:
Check the link... plz

This link is not working :-(
[HTC Startrek] zan17866:
Pleaz Check link

This link is not working
[HTC Startrek] PiGeonCZ:
Can somebody reupload this ROM please?

thanks
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
hello. When I begin to update the phone and progress is 2% I see a message: 270 Error, Image file is corrupt... What is it?
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
now I tried to flash this ROM from sd-card and also I can't to flash the phone...phone instantly go into the bootloader after searching sd-card and contents, but for all that if I do it with other ROM from Erofich I can flash the phone...
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
At me one it does not to be flash or someone has such problems?
[HTC Startrek] jerpelea:
link mirrored

http://rapidshare.com/files/132983481/StartreK_WM_6.1_96_dpi-19202.rar.html

you need CID Unlock to flash this rom (read the first post)

otherwise you will receive corrupted image
[HTC Startrek] Pampooh:
If it's not too much maybe you could include the files needed to do a Hardspl, as well as the instructions on how to do it. Cos' honestly, we're having a hard time installing your ROM. Thanks in advance.
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
I can't find HardSPL for Startrek...
[HTC Startrek] jerpelea:
read the first thread
[HTC Startrek] Pampooh:
Still no luck...

jerpelea, if you mean that we have to CID unlock the phone, well, I have already done that. I have installed ROMs from gnatgosplat, erofich, and jony_aa. But for some reason, when I am installing your rom it says the file is corrupt...

And sorry to be a nag, I just want to try out your ROM.
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
hello. I have the same problem, at this moment I flash phone about 5-6 ROMs and haven't problem but this ROM I can't flash even with SuperCID
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
up .
[HTC Startrek] slavix:
ih there anyone have susseful flash this rom?
[HTC Startrek] minori_aoi:
so what's the difference between "96 dpi" with other rom ??
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
I always see message "Error 270: image is corrupt". I've tried to flash on OS Windows XP, Windows Vista with App unlock and CID unlock. At first time I thought that I doing something wrong, but after unsucssesful flash with this ROM I tried to flash with WM 6.1 Std and WM 6.1 Pro v.2 for StarTrek and flashing completed sucssesful
[HTC Startrek] jerpelea:
i have rechecked the rom and flashed it on my startrek

i dont know what is the problem
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
could you write here all your steps of flashing?may be I done mistake
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
now I done hard reset, then CID unlock, App unlock, copy contents of SoftSPL to device root and run spl.lnk on device,then run RomUpdateUtility and again error on 2% progress...
[HTC Startrek] jerpelea:
i dont know what is the problem
[HTC Startrek] Jager-ntr:
Can you upload here system dll that needed for 96 dpi from you ROM:

- shellres.dll

- shellres.dll.0409.mui

- tapres.dll

- tapres.dll.0409.mui

- tshres.dll

- tshres.dll.0409.mui