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  • May 9, 2022 at 11:47 am #3969715

    Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

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    by blues.dads05 · about 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Hi
    I have a Huawei P20 pro that was given to me by a family friend from Japan. This phone runs on Android 10 with NTT DoCoMo service.

    I, who lives not in Japan, have been receiving notifications saying there’s an Android update available but when I go to install it, it says I’m not connected to the DoCoMo network. Thus I’m unable to update my phone’s Android version.

    I obviously can’t go to Japan to update my phone’s Android. So is there any other options? Rooting my device might help, but I’m to scared to do it myself since I’m not very knowledgeable in this department. It’ll be very much appreciated if you guys could help. Thanks for reading it through and thanks in advance for your help.

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    • May 9, 2022 at 7:03 pm #3969867
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      Reply To: Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

      by birdmantd · about 10 months, 2 weeks ago

      In reply to Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

      I know this may seem drastic, but you may need to send it back to your friend in Japan to get the update and have him resend it back to you once he downloads the update.

    • March 7, 2023 at 3:26 am #4045513

      Reply To: Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

      by Johnharper2020 · about 2 weeks, 5 days ago

      In reply to Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

      Get an OTA update or system image for a Google Pixel device.
      Set up an Android Emulator to run Android 11.
      Get a GSI system image for a qualified Treble-compliant device.

      Regards,
      John

    • March 8, 2023 at 9:46 am #4046193

      Reply To: Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

      by daniellisa320 · about 2 weeks, 4 days ago

      In reply to Is it possible to force install Android 11 on an smartphone without root?

      Most phones can’t upgrade (officially) without a signed firmware package designed to upgrade from the existing version of Android that’s already on the phone. In those cases, you can’t upgrade without rooting and/or unlocking your bootloader and/or flashing a custom recovery, which all void your warranty.

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