[XT1676] Has anyone managed to flash a 64-bit ROM and still passed SafetyNet?

[Jimmy_The_Squid]

Hey everyone,

So with pokemon GO dropping support for 32-bit devices soon (and Motorola decided to give us a 32-bit OS on 64-bit hardware....), I was wondering if there was any way I could flash a 64-bit ROM and still pass the SafetyNet CTS check? I guess I'd have to flash something without built in root, and then re-lock the bootloader, has anyone done this before?

Currently running stock ROM on my XT1676.

Thanks in advance,
J.e.v.a

 

[TheFixItMan]

Hey everyone,

So with pokemon GO dropping support for 32-bit devices soon (and Motorola decided to give us a 32-bit OS on 64-bit hardware....), I was wondering if there was any way I could flash a 64-bit ROM and still pass the SafetyNet CTS check? I guess I'd have to flash something without built in root, and then re-lock the bootloader, has anyone done this before?

Currently running stock ROM on my XT1676.

Thanks in advance,
J.e.v.a

Why would you want to re-lock the bootloader? You couldn't do that anyway without flashing a stock unmodified firmware image and even then its not advisable because if something happens in the future you may not be able to reflash firmware as the bootloader is locked

Anyway to answer your question - most 64bit roms pass safetynet by default (lineage 17.1 & AOSP for example) as they contain a hack that changes the device fingerprint (you will get a message on boot about contacting the manufacturer due to the mismatch of fingerprints but this can be ignored)

If you want root flash magisk and then hide pokemon go in magisk hide assuming magisk still supports hiding of root as I haven't tested it for a while

Also no roms should be rooted by default - you need to root it yourself if you want to

 

[nift4]

Hey everyone,

So with pokemon GO dropping support for 32-bit devices soon (and Motorola decided to give us a 32-bit OS on 64-bit hardware....), I was wondering if there was any way I could flash a 64-bit ROM and still pass the SafetyNet CTS check? I guess I'd have to flash something without built in root, and then re-lock the bootloader, has anyone done this before?

Currently running stock ROM on my XT1676.

Thanks in advance,
J.e.v.a

Just use MintOS with Magisk
It will work out of the box

 

[Jimmy_The_Squid]

Thanks for the advice both, I wanted to relock the bootloader as I believe the CTS check fails if it is detected as being unlocked. I'll have a go with one of the recommended ROMs and let you know how it turns out. I don't have any need for Root.

J.e.v.a.

 

[nift4]

Thanks for the advice both, I wanted to relock the bootloader as I believe the CTS check fails if it is detected as being unlocked. I'll have a go with one of the recommended ROMs and let you know how it turns out. I don't have any need for Root.

J.e.v.a.

The bootloader tripping CTS does not work on this phone, it's too old
And you ironically need Magisk to pass SafetyNet! Magisk Hide hides Custom ROM things too that will trap SafetyNet.

 

[Jimmy_The_Squid]

The bootloader tripping CTS does not work on this phone, it's too old
And you ironically need Magisk to pass SafetyNet! Magisk Hide hides Custom ROM things too that will trap SafetyNet.

Ah good to hear having an old phone works in my favour sometimes.

 

[foosee]

I'm in same boat : wanted to flash the Lineage OS 64 bit version on the G5.
I don't understand why we need to use Magisk, I used to do the same last year on a Samsung J3 and flash a Lineage 14.1 (32bits and without root).
And it pass Safetynet checks wihout Magisk, is Magisks reaaly required on the G5 if we don't root the phone ?
Thanks

 

[TheFixItMan]

I'm in same boat : wanted to flash the Lineage OS 64 bit version on the G5.
I don't understand why we need to use Magisk, I used to do the same last year on a Samsung J3 and flash a Lineage 14.1 (32bits and without root).
And it pass Safetynet checks wihout Magisk, is Magisks reaaly required on the G5 if we don't root the phone ?
Thanks

It depends if the rom passes safetynet by default

If it doesn't you need magisk to either flash a safetynet module or change device fingerprint in order to pass cts
You also need it to hide the fact you're rooted from apps using magisk hide

So to clarify - if the rom passes basic integrity & cts there shouldn't be a need to root
If it doesn't you need to use magisk to help you pass these things and to hide root

 

[nift4]

I'm in same boat : wanted to flash the Lineage OS 64 bit version on the G5.
I don't understand why we need to use Magisk, I used to do the same last year on a Samsung J3 and flash a Lineage 14.1 (32bits and without root).
And it pass Safetynet checks wihout Magisk, is Magisks reaaly required on the G5 if we don't root the phone ?
Thanks

Try it. You can unroot and root your phone with the zips.