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Linas Pečkys · 20-09-2020, 09:49 AM

Hi,

This is very short info and mostly useful for those who already tried to root something before.
I used:
SP Flash Tool
Magisk Manager
Hovatek Support (So You won't need).

And just in case if You stuck on bootloop: Firmware: [ Login / Register to download free]

---IN SIMPLE WORDS--

1.Unlock Your bootloader

2.DOWNLOAD:
boot.img (patched with magisk): [ Login / Register to download free]
vbmeta.img (by Hovatek): [ Login / Register to download free]

3.USE SP Flash Tool to flash vbmeta.img ONLY TO "VBMETA" PARTITION. REBOOT.

4.Do the same with vbmeta.img. REBOOT.

INSTALL MAGISK MANAGER APP.

GOOD LUCK.

P.S., I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS. IF YOU STUCK COMPLETELY - USE HOVATEK SUPPORT (ADVICE - PAID). THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME.

**X3non** · 21-09-2020, 09:01 AM

(20-09-2020, 09:49 AM)Linas Pečkys Wrote: Hi,
This is very short info and mostly useful for those who already tried to root something before...

can you include the build number of the phone at the time of patching boot?
so whoever is download will be sure to check if build matches before downloading

also step 4, i think you meant boot.img not vbmeta a second time

kanadali · 23-11-2020, 03:15 AM

(20-09-2020, 09:49 AM)Linas Pečkys Wrote: Hi,

This is very short info and mostly useful for those who already tried to root something before.
I used:
SP Flash Tool
Magisk Manager
Hovatek Support (So You won't need).

And just in case if You stuck on bootloop: Firmware: [ Login / Register to download free]

---IN SIMPLE WORDS--

1.Unlock Your bootloader

2.DOWNLOAD:
boot.img (patched with magisk): [ Login / Register to download free]
vbmeta.img (by Hovatek): [ Login / Register to download free]

3.USE SP Flash Tool to flash vbmeta.img ONLY TO "VBMETA" PARTITION. REBOOT.

4.Do the same with vbmeta.img. REBOOT.

INSTALL MAGISK MANAGER APP.

GOOD LUCK.

P.S., I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS. IF YOU STUCK COMPLETELY - USE HOVATEK SUPPORT (ADVICE - PAID). THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME.

can you please try to install miui 12 gsi and see if it works? you need to set selinux to enforcing to Permissive.

thank you for this guide. i will try it as soon as i get the phone,

fitul694 · 23-11-2020, 07:45 PM

not working sdcard and usb otg
update: work with 2020071423_s95v79c2k_gq_p_eea

alain00091 · 14-02-2021, 09:58 AM

(23-11-2020, 07:45 PM)fitul694 Wrote: not working sdcard and usb otg
update: work with 2020071423_s95v79c2k_gq_p_eea

Thanks for the explanation but it is not working for me
build Armor 9 TF1 EEA V01 20200918-1720 (latest)

I downloaded both files : boot.img real size 11190272 bytes/ vbmeta.img 4096 bytes
i unlocked the bootloader : adb reboot bootloader, fastboot devices,fastboot flashing unlock and it is unlocked

sp flash tools for new vbmeta img only
reboot
sp flash tools for new boot only
reboot
reboot ok
I install magisk but if I go to parameters it crashes

Where is the problem ?
Thanks

**X3non** · 15-02-2021, 09:36 AM

(14-02-2021, 09:58 AM)alain00091 Wrote:
(23-11-2020, 07:45 PM)fitul694 Wrote: not working sdcard and usb otg
update: work with 2020071423_s95v79c2k_gq_p_eea

Thanks for the explanation but it is not working for me
build Armor 9 TF1 EEA V01 20200918-1720 (latest)

I downloaded both files : boot.img real size 11190272 bytes/ vbmeta.img 4096 bytes
i unlocked the bootloader : adb reboot bootloader, fastboot devices,fastboot flashing unlock and it is unlocked

sp flash tools for new vbmeta img only
reboot
sp flash tools for new boot only
reboot
reboot ok
I install magisk but if I go to parameters it crashes

Where is the problem ?
Thanks

parameters? what do you mean by that?
do you have the stock firmware for the build number you posted above?

***hovatek*** · 15-02-2021, 09:42 AM

(14-02-2021, 09:58 AM)alain00091 Wrote: Thanks for the explanation but it is not working for me
build Armor 9 TF1 EEA V01 20200918-1720 (latest)

I downloaded both files : boot.img real size 11190272 bytes/ vbmeta.img 4096 bytes
i unlocked the bootloader : adb reboot bootloader, fastboot devices,fastboot flashing unlock and it is unlocked

sp flash tools for new vbmeta img only
reboot
sp flash tools for new boot only
reboot
reboot ok
I install magisk but if I go to parameters it crashes

Where is the problem ?
Thanks

Why not try patching boot.img for your own build number in magisk then flashing that instead
see https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-21427.html

alain00091 · 15-02-2021, 10:18 AM

(15-02-2021, 09:42 AM)hovatek Wrote:
(14-02-2021, 09:58 AM)alain00091 Wrote: Thanks for the explanation but it is not working for me
build Armor 9 TF1 EEA V01 20200918-1720 (latest)

I downloaded both files : boot.img real size 11190272 bytes/ vbmeta.img 4096 bytes
i unlocked the bootloader : adb reboot bootloader, fastboot devices,fastboot flashing unlock and it is unlocked

sp flash tools for new vbmeta img only
reboot
sp flash tools for new boot only
reboot
reboot ok
I install magisk but if I go to parameters it crashes

Where is the problem ?
Thanks

Why not try patching boot.img for your own build number in magisk then flashing that instead
see https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-21427.html

I'm using the latest upgrade build Armor 9 TF1 EEA V01 20200918-1720 and file name 2020091817_s95v79c2k_gq_p_eea official

I did also the upgrade with fastboot command:
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot boot boot.img
and reboot but same results

When I speak about parameters, it is the settings

So I got the boot.img from my own firmware, I modify it with Magisk and got a new one (patched)
What is amazing is the differents sizes between mine ( original 32 kb) and the one posted here ( about 10kb)
The one I patched has the same size as the original ( 32kb)

Where does come the VBMETA.img ? how do you create it ?
Is there a TWRP compatible with armor 9 ? if yes where can I download it ?
I need to use my phone right now but will do the test this week
anyway thanks for your help
Best Regards

**X3non** · 15-02-2021, 07:38 PM

(15-02-2021, 10:18 AM)alain00091 Wrote: ...
Where does come the VBMETA.img ? how do you create it ?

the vbmeta posted here is an empty vbmeta for disabling dm_verity
you're to flash it before flashing your patched boot

(15-02-2021, 10:18 AM)alain00091 Wrote: Is there a TWRP compatible with armor 9 ? if yes where can I download it ?

ATM, none available for android 10

alain00091 · 16-02-2021, 10:43 AM

(15-02-2021, 07:38 PM)X3non Wrote:
(15-02-2021, 10:18 AM)alain00091 Wrote: ...
Where does come the VBMETA.img ? how do you create it ?

the vbmeta posted here is an empty vbmeta for disabling dm_verity
you're to flash it before flashing your patched boot

(15-02-2021, 10:18 AM)alain00091 Wrote: Is there a TWRP compatible with armor 9 ? if yes where can I download it ?

ATM, none available for android 10

Hello
Finally it works !!!
I used magisk manager apk V 8.0.7 ( no TWRP) to generate patched boot.img from stock rom
Firmware of armor 9 is Armor 9 TF1 EEA V01 20200918-1720

fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot

Thanks again for your help

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