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[TOOL] [MultiSystem] MultiROM and Recovery Replacement for Android

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MultiSystem is a powerful tool for locked- and unlocked-bootloader Android devices.

★ Disclaimer:
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This service is FREE of charge, use it at your own risk, take it or leave it !
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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MultiSystem is a powerful tool and can perform potentially dangerous and/or destructive operations on your device and data that may affect your life. While it is unlikely to do irreversable damage to your device, it is not impossible, and you should proceed with caution. Loss of data and/or the need to re-flash a full stock (manufacturer-supplied) firmware IMGs (usually requiring a computer) is always a possibility, and is increasingly likely if you do not know what you are doing. It is possible to lose root access when using MultiSystem on locked-bootloader devices running unexpoitable (bu rooted) Android firmware, without careful reading of documentation or following the instructions. Please consult with expert users before performing actions you do not comprehend.

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To devs: Please do not use/port MultiSystem to any other device. If you'd like to add support for your device, please contact me!
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To users: This thread is only for DEVELOPMENT. If you need a place for general discussions, go to MultiSystem Q&A thread.

★ Features:

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  • Keeps stock system partition safe/rooted
  • Permenant root survival with proper use
  • MultiROM support via virtual ROMs
  • Unlimited number of virtual ROMs
  • Booting options to choose stock, primary, or secondary virtual ROM
  • Any of the virtual ROMs can work as a recovery replacement
  • Flashing multiple ROMs at the same time without a reboot
  • Ability to create/install ROMs on Linux to microSD card
  • Great performance & battery life on virtual ROMs
  • Recovery solution to install ROMs or Mods
  • Easy upgrade to newer versions of Android
  • Ability to safely apply OTA updates to virtual system
  • Permissive SELinux and other kernel tweaks
  • Safe flashing that doesn't trip KNOX flag on Samsung devices
  • Wrapper script runs via ADB or a Terminal Emulator on device
  • APK to manage all MultiSystem functions with a nice UI and extra options
  • Management for the best performance & user experience
  • Support for all Android devices with microSD card
  • Portability to almost all devices
  • Compatibility with all Android versions

★ ChangeLog:
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07.05.2015 - v1.3:
  • Option to mount stock system on boot
  • Option to mount virtual system on boot
  • Minor fixes & updates

05.05.2015 - v1.2.1:
  • Flashable ZIP installation
  • Fixed installation issues
  • Fixed mounting issues
  • Fixed LED indicator for S4/S5
  • Supported Note 3/4, S4/5, & other device

03.05.2015 - v1.1.2:
  • Initial public release
  • Minor bug fixes

02.05.2015 - v1.1.1:
  • Minor bug fixes

01.05.2015 - v1.1:
  • Public testing release
  • Updated all binaries
  • Added Boot Options to switch ROMs
  • Added primary & secondary virtual ROMs
  • Added Sleep Time option on boot
  • Added create IMG from system partition
  • Added copy IMG from another virtual ROM
  • Added option to mount system partition
  • Added option to mount any virtual IMG
  • Added option to clear log files
  • Minor bug fixes

24.04.2015 - v1.0:
  • Internal testing release

★ Instructions:
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  • READ everything about MultiSystem here & Q&A thread
  • BACKUP all your data to an external storage or computer
  • INSTALL a stable stock ROM for your stock system
  • PARTITION your microSD card into two (FAT32/ExFAT & EXT4) partitions
  • DOWNLOAD the latest version of MultiSystem APK
  • INSTALL MultiSystem APK & open it
  • INSTALL MultiSystem binaries by pressing Install button
  • FLASH the associated .ZIP file to add MultiSystem support/hijack
  • REBOOT to check GREEN LED for boot options & check permissive SELinux
  • Now, you should be able to create a virtual ROM & boot into it...

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If you're upgrading from previous version of MultiSystem
  • Open MultiSystem app & uninstall MultiSytem using Uninstall button
  • Uninstall the installed version of MultiSystem app
  • Follow the above instructions to install the new version.

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If the instructions are not clear enough, check the step-by-step translations by @Thepooch :D
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It's time to re-read everything about MultiSystem including the directions in the Q&A thread. MultiSystem app already includes instructions for each function & you may post your question(s) to the Q&A thread if you couldn't find an answer after careful reading/search!!
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in Settings >> Display >> set "Screen timeout" to "10 minutes" for testing, creating/copying a virtual IMG, or flashing.
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DO NOT USE ANY FUNCTION BEFORE UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS !

★ Downloads:
Please read carefully the instructions above before proceeding at you own risk!

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MultiSystem v1.3 APK: MultiSystem_v1.3.apk
md5: fb3fc4dbe24f3f64678a790b1b3198d4

MultiSystem v1.3 ZIP: MultiSystem_v1.3.zip
md5: 185e4b9ce39e0654058dc4a506bd5dd1
★ Credits:
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Please PM me if I forgot to add proper credits for your work!



I'd like to thank everyone who made a donation just to show appreciation.
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  • It's fine to just click Thanks! or enjoy my work without saying anything.
  • A donation is to show appreciation of the work I have done already.
  • A donation is not by any means in expectation of future work.
  • A donation doesn't entitle for preferred/private support/requests.
  • A donation is meant as a gift - always appreciated, never required.



Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (N910V), Note 3 (N900V) & LG G3 (VS985)

Hit thanks, follow thread & add 5-star rating/review... Donations are always appreciated!

XDA:DevDB Information
MultiSystem, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors
hsbadr
Source Code: https://github.com/hsbadr/MultiSystem


Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: 1.3
Stable Release Date: 2015-05-07
Current Beta Version: 1.1.1
Beta Release Date: 2015-05-02

Created 2015-05-07
Last Updated 2015-05-07

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