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AssyrianHero

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I was wondering is there any RP2 ROMS like Lineage os or other ROMS? Or not yet or it's not possible to make for this kind of phone or maybe i didn't search more to know what's going on??
 

chris5s

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I'm on MR 2 as well. Follow these steps :-
Unlock bootloader.
Flash Arter's kernel from bootloader mode. Then boot into TWRP recovery (comes with Arters kernel) and from there flash latest Magisk zip to get root.

Peace
 

AssyrianHero

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I'm on MR 2 as well. Follow these steps :-
Unlock bootloader.
Flash Arter's kernel from bootloader mode. Then boot into TWRP recovery (comes with Arters kernel) and from there flash latest Magisk zip to get root.

Peace
Doesn't work on MR2 December realeas i tried and it bricked my phone any other way?
 

chris5s

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Have you tried flashing Arter's kernel then reboot into system before trying to root?
If that works then maybe it's the rooting that's bricking the phone?
Which version of Magisk are you trying to flash?
 

AssyrianHero

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Have you tried flashing Arter's kernel then reboot into system before trying to root?
If that works then maybe it's the rooting that's bricking the phone?
Which version of Magisk are you trying to flash?
The problem there is no steps that shows what to do I'm just using my own steps, and I'm not using any Magisk I'm just trying to flash Arter's kernel.
 
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chris5s

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Maybe explain what steps you are doing and what errors you are getting then?
Can you put the phone into bootloader mode? Is it unlocked? Do you have adb and do you know how to use it?

Peace.
 

JDBarlow

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Yes this is what i'm flashing "aura-p-release-3123-user-full" its global version and i think i'm doing something wrong can you explain step by step instructions? cause i'm new to RP2 and i'm used to old simple root method
Honestly it's easier to root phones today than it ever has especially the RP2.

If you are truly unlocked this should only take you minutes to do.
First things first. Open a terminal where you have ADB / FASTBOOT installed or if you setup the attributes properly just open a terminal.
Type adb devices and it should give you your serial number of your phone. If not adb isn't installed properly.
If so, type adb reboot bootloader and phone will boot to bootloader.
Type fastboot devices and again it should give you the phones ID. If not fastboot isn't installed properly.
If so, type fastboot flash boot and the name of your arter97 file.img this will also install TWRP.
After installation from bootloader menu scroll down to reboot recovery and it should boot to TWRP.
Click cancel then swipe to allow modifications. In TWRP menu select INSTALL then choose where you've saved the magisk 20.3 file on your SD or internal drive.
After installation reboot system then install magisk manager if not already installed. At this point you're rooted. Have a great weekend!! :cowboy:
Good luck! :good:
 
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Make sure you have unlocked your phone, suggest following razer official instruction.(new xda user cant post outside link, search it)
1.Unlock the Bootloader 2.Unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions 3.Flash official System Image
And please note unlock will erases all user data on the Phone!

After unlocked your phone you can flash arter97 kernel or f(x)THaxxorX TrinityKernel. Both of them contain TWRP, install Magisk Manager and flash Magisk in TWRP. Get rooted.
 

AssyrianHero

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Maybe explain what steps you are doing and what errors you are getting then?
Can you put the phone into bootloader mode? Is it unlocked? Do you have adb and do you know how to use it?

Peace.
The bootloader is unlocked i do have adb and i i know how to use it I've been rooting all my phones HTC M9 Samsung S7-8-9 and OnePlus 7 I've rooted too many phones but this one is little bit different than others i tried my own steps like i used to do:
I reboot my phone into bootloader and type fastboot devices and it gives me the Serial number and i then i type fastboot boot boot.img i don't know if this command works with this phone it actually worked with other phones this one not..
 

AssyrianHero

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Make sure you have unlocked your phone, suggest following razer official instruction.(new xda user cant post outside link, search it)
1.Unlock the Bootloader 2.Unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions 3.Flash official System Image
And please note unlock will erases all user data on the Phone!

After unlocked your phone you can flash arter97 kernel or f(x)THaxxorX TrinityKernel. Both of them contain TWRP, install Magisk Manager and flash Magisk in TWRP. Get rooted.
How to unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions? I think i missed this step i have the bootloader unlocked..
 

chris5s

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Look on the Razer website for the specific instructions to unlock bootloader/critical.
The fastboot command to flash a boot img is
fastboot flash boot boot.img

Peace
 

BeardKing

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Also, make sure you're using the Razer recommended USB cord and ADB/Fastboot.

https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/factory-images/

Cables
When connecting your Razer Phone to a computer for any development, it is advised by Razer to not use the in-box USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable for flashing. The supplied cable is specifically engineered for fast power delivery, not for data transfer. Razer recommends you use a USB 3 Type-A to Type-C spec-compliant cable for any device flashing.
Upgrade your ADB/Fastboot here.