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08-25-2020, 09:47 AM | #16 |
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Hi! I ordered a Likebook Mars and I'm expecting it in a few days, in the meantime. I've explored different options for rooting it and this is what I've done:
1) Download the new Android 8.1 update package 2) Unpack the update-10225.img file with imgRePackerRK 3) Copy the boot image to your Android phone 4) Download and install the latest Magisk Manager in your Android phone 5) Press Install → Install → Select and Patch a File, and select your stock boot image file 6) Magisk Manager will patch the image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.img 7) Copy the patched image from your phone to your PC. If you can’t find it via MTP, you can pull the file with ADB: adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.img 8) Rename it to boot.img. Find the folder where you originally copied it from (update-10225.img.dump) and replace it with the unpatched boot.img 9) Repack the update-10225.img with imgRePackerRK and follow the update procedure as explained by Likebook Instructions on how to use imgRePackerRK and dowload https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2257331 It's a simple process and should work reliably. If you get stuck in a bootloop you can redo the update process with original unpatched update-10225.img to get back up and running. Once you have root access you can flash NanoDroid-microG-22.6.91.20200821 through the magisk app (you'll have to install it first) and you'll get rid of the battery sucking spying google apps while mantaining a fully functional system. Aurora store is a perfect replacement for the Play store Another interesting option once rooted is to monitor any suspicious app sending data in the background. Now you can debloat/disable unwanted apps. Last edited by 2rl; 08-25-2020 at 09:50 AM. |
09-21-2020, 11:46 PM | #17 |
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I'd like to see how that goes! I think microG requires signature spoofing, but I'm not too sure. I have LineageOS microG edition on my OnePlus One, but I don't think I may want to try microG on my Likebook Mimas or Muses just yet, as I need official Google Play Services in order to access Play Store and Play Books.
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09-25-2020, 04:05 AM | #18 | |
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It didn't go well, after booting with a magisk patched boot.img you are stuck in recovery with a "no command" message. This may be easily solved by someone with more knowledge, I'm just a common user. |
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