Doogee S88 Pro, custom ROM? (preinsalled virus concerns)

[moogee]

I purchased a Doogee S88 Pro a while ago, but I haven't used it because if concerns of malware / adware being preinsalled on the device or being added later by updates. The issue is I love the phone. The design, battery everything about it appeals to me due to working outdoors.

However, I can't for the life of me find out whether I can root it and install custom ROM so I wouldn't have to worry about malware anymore.

unofficial twrp 3.4.0 for Doogee S88 Pro - unofficial twrp

Download unofficial twrp 3.4.0 root Doogee S88 Pro, user who own Doogee S88 Pro can root it by following the below instructions

unofficialtwrp.com

Is the above link legit? If so TWRP can be installed and therefore a custom ROM?

 

[Deleted member 1890170]

Never heard that manufacturers preinstall malware. What they do is preinstall PUPs.

 

[moogee]

Never heard that manufacturers preinstall malware. What they do is preinstall PUPs.

Android WARNING: Google confirms THESE phones have malware installed

ANDROID users have been put on alert about a number of devices that have dangerous malware pre-installed on them.

www.express.co.uk

Although, even if it is just pop ups, I'd like to be able to get rid of those which afaik the only way would be via custom ROM?

 

[Deleted member 1890170]

PUP -> Potentially Unwanted Program ( AKA bloatware )


Yes, installing a Custom ROM might be a solution, but it's not the only one.

 

[moogee]

PUP -> Potentially Unwanted Program ( AKA bloatware )


Yes, installing a Custom ROM might be a solution, but it's not the only one.

Ah I assumed that meant pop ups.

I'm assuming it's currently not possible to root, and install custom ROMs on the phone?

 

[Deleted member 1890170]

In order to install a Custom ROM device's Android must not be rooted.

You can install a Custom ROM like LineageOS either by means of a Custom Recovery or by means of
ADB Sideload method:

adb devices
adb reboot sideload
adb sideload <LOS.zip>

 

[moogee]

In order to install a Custom ROM device's Android must not be rooted.

You can install a Custom ROM like LineageOS either by means of a Custom Recovery or by means of
ADB Sideload method:

adb devices
adb reboot sideload
adb sideload <LOS.zip>

Looks like I need to compile TWRP myself for the Doogee S88 PRO because it's not officially supported.

I'll try my best but I doubt I have the technical skills. Is there a marketplace where I could hire someone to do this?

 

[Deleted member 1890170]

If you can't find a TRWP suitable to your phone then you might get helped here:

[CLOSED] I Will build TWRP for your device!

I wanna build twrp for your device! Pls give info about your device! if possible give stock firmware!

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[moogee]

If you can't find a TRWP suitable to your phone then you might get helped here:

[CLOSED] I Will build TWRP for your device!

I wanna build twrp for your device! Pls give info about your device! if possible give stock firmware!

forum.xda-developers.com

Contacted them to see if they're interested. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like anyone else on the internet has attempted it. Only people saying they were going to. I imagine it's people like me who aren't technical when it comes to phones and coding.