Flash a Custom Rom – generalised basic rule

Robert Haba
Robert Haba
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Flash a Custom Rom – generalised basic rule
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Pre-requisites

– Always be safe, make a NAND backup
– Be decrypted, else you need to format your data partition.
( an Internal Storage backup is recommended if you are encrypted!!)
Orange Fox Latest/SHRP/TWRP

Installation \~ Clean Flash

Wipe all except internal, vendor, and OTG
Flash latest Vendor of your region – never crossflash!

– Flash ROM
– Flash DFE with or without Magisk
– Reboot to system
– Be patient during first boot
~ skip DFE if you want encryption (NOT recommended)

Vendors
Given Vendor-Firmware files needs to be downloaded and flashed according to your specific region.

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