Hi XDA!
I am using FreedomOS 1.9 so I'd like to change it to Resurrection Remix-OS.
Before do it, I have the next questions:
I already Have the .img from Codework's TWRP, can I dirty flash it through my current TWRP to "upgrade" it or should I just use cmd via Windows with fastboot mode?
I want to wipe all my actual data (apps, media, etc) to let the OP5 empty and begin form 0? Can I wipe data now that I am in FreedomOS and it will start the rom like the 1st time? Will may be some problems if I do it?
I have my OP encrypted, is this a problem? If I must unencrypt it, how can I do it?
I hope you can help me, I do not want to become my OP5 in a paperweight.
Thank you for the help! :fingers-crossed:
Make sure the following,
1. TWRP should be latest, atleast 3.2.1 (check RR ROM about which version of TWRP it suggests)
2. Most of the custom ROM suggests clean flash i.e wipe Dalvik, Cache, System and Data in TWRP
3. Take complete backup of your apps via Titanium Backup or any similar app
4. Before you flash, make sure to take a full system backup in TWRP and transfer to your PC just in case
5. Secure all your images, videos, files from your device internal memory to your PC just in case your phone gets formatted
6. If the ROM sugest to do format data in TWRP (TWRP > Wipe > Format data), it will decrypt your phone and consequently you will loose all your information from your internal memory, and this is the reason why you have take full copy of your info as explained in step 5 above
As long as you make sure the steps mentioned above are taken care, you are good to go..
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Hello everyone.
I am new owner of an S7 Edge and so I root it is ok!
I have installed a recovery version 3.0.2.4 this is ok too but I have a concern to make a full backup.
1 - When starting recovery I have a screen that says "Installing zips or operations via adb may change the system partition".
2 - When I want to do a backup I have these 03 options that are checked.
Booting
System
Data
But when I drag to make this backup I have error messages
Here are the images to better understand.
I think I have forgotten something, could you orient me please?
Thank you for your help.
encrypted data...... so if you want do a backup try out flashfire......
Working fine with flashfire !!
But there is still the solution of real recovery?
How to decrypt the data?
To make a backup?
Thanx !
1. Reboot to TWRP, Wipe > Format Data > Type 'yes'. This will wipe all the data on your phone including internal storage.
2. Don't reboot, and flash either SuperSU or one of the zips from here (latest version would be preferred). Since you have to wipe your internal storage in the previous step, put the zip in your external sdcard beforehand or flash it through adb sideload if you know how to.
Be careful when flashing stock firmware with odin, as it will automatically encrypt your device again. After you flash stock firmware, reboot directly into download mode again, flash TWRP, reboot to TWRP, and then follow step 2.
Hi !
I will download a stock rom in case of problem and I come back to give the results.
Big thanks !!! :good: :good:
kykint said:
1. Reboot to TWRP, Wipe > Format Data > Type 'yes'. This will wipe all the data on your phone including internal storage.
2. Don't reboot, and flash either SuperSU or one of the zips from here (latest version would be preferred). Since you have to wipe your internal storage in the previous step, put the zip in your external sdcard beforehand or flash it through adb sideload if you know how to.
Be careful when flashing stock firmware with odin, as it will automatically encrypt your device again. After you flash stock firmware, reboot directly into download mode again, flash TWRP, reboot to TWRP, and then follow step 2.
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Work perfectely very very good !
Thanks for answers !!
I'm on OxygenOS 9.0.14 and tried update to OxygenOS 9.0.15. Unfortunately I have some problem with slot B - which is encrypted (probably my earlier mistake - I changed TWRP with active pin lock or because I restore backup in TWRP, I'm not sure why) . Slot A is ok. When I try to update to OxygenOS 9.0.15, the phone stuck on stock recovery (because slot B is encrypted?). When I change to slot A, phone works again on OxygenOS 9.0.14.
Is there any solution to fix it (decrypt slot B?) without factory reset?
Now I haven't got any pin/pattern/fingerprint lock, my TWRP: 3.3.1-6 Unofficial by mauronofrio.
Miedzio said:
Is there any solution to fix it (decrypt slot B?) without factory reset?
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Once it's encrypted, the only thing I know of is to format data. There's nothing the matter with doing that--you will need to back up all your personal files first.
Did you install 9.0.15 via the System Update installer? That might be better, and after the installation and successful booting of 9.0.15, be prepared to re-install TWRP via ADB etc.
Yes, I tried to install 9.0.15 via the System Update installer, via TWRP too, but the result was the same. Couple of times I had to re-install TWRP via ADB or restored nandroid backup via TWRP. I think the problem is encrypted slot B.
Summary: I need to format data (factory reset)? I have backup from Titanium Backup, but even that, it take some time to restore (it isn't 1 to 1 backup). So I need more free time to do this and now I have to stay with 9.0.14.
When you flashed 9.0.15 in TWRP did you flash the TWRP installer as well? As in flash OOS to slot a, change slots, then flash OOS AND the TWRP installer zip (not IMG), as the installer zip flashes TWRP to both slots automatically. That should remove any possibility of booting into the stock recovery. Be smart and make a backup of your data onto your computer, another phone, whatever device that's not your 6T. That way, should any encryption issues persist, it's no big deal to go ahead and format data (not factory reset) both slots, and problem should be fixed.
A small hint: i personally COPY everything I want to backup (pictures, music, Magisk modules, ROM zips, etc) to one folder then zip that folder into a single archive, use whatever compression you like, I go with none as the whole point is to just transfer one single large file instead of hundreds or even thousands of individual files and directories... It helps with transfer time.
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When you flashed 9.0.15 in TWRP did you flash the TWRP installer as well? As in flash OOS to slot a, change slots, then flash OOS AND the TWRP installer zip (not IMG), as the installer zip flashes TWRP to both slots automatically. That should remove any possibility of booting into the stock recovery. Be smart and make a backup of your data onto your computer, another phone, whatever device that's not your 6T. That way, should any encryption issues persist, it's no big deal to go ahead and format data (not factory reset) both slots, and problem should be fixed.
A small hint: i personally COPY everything I want to backup (pictures, music, Magisk modules, ROM zips, etc) to one folder then zip that folder into a single archive, use whatever compression you like, I go with none as the whole point is to just transfer one single large file instead of hundreds or even thousands of individual files and directories... It helps with transfer time.
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Sorry, I didn't describe it clearly. When I flashed 9.0.15 via System Update, the phone goes to stock recovery - I need to install TWRP via ADB to back to slot A or I must do factory reset.
When I flashed 9.0.15 via TWRP, after that I install TWRP (img and zip). Unfortunately after reboot, 6T always goes to TWRP in slot B, but everything is encrypted. When I back to slot A, phone boots into 9.0.14 (no problem witch encryption).
I have all backup on my computer (all storage + Titanium Backup + TWRP backup). If I will format data, will be enough to just copy all files from computer? I'm not sure it will work. What about settings etc.?
When flashing in TWRP, there is no need to flash both the TWRP img AND the zip. Just do that how I said. Boot to TWRP, flash 9.0.15 on slot a, without rebooting, change to slot b and flash 9.0.15 again along with the TWRP installer zip. At this point, I say reboot back to recovery, whether you are going to flash Magisk or not. If everything is encrypted, go on and format data on both slots and boot, do the initial setup and all, then move your data back and flash root. Otherwise, if you can recognize your files and folders when you reboot to recovery, you can go on and either flash Magisk or boot on into OOS. If it's not just a bunch of random crap, you shouldn't even have to worry about your backup data as everything should be exactly as it was before you started, except you'll be on 9.0.15 instead of .14.
Should you end up having to format after doing what I said, there may be a way to restore all your settings, I'm not sure. Again, me personally, all I save is my titanium backup folder, anything in my download folder, and any other folders and all my Magisk modules. All my pictures and videos I have set to automatically backup to Google photos, but if you don't do that you'll want to include that too. I don't worry about my settings, call logs, messages, all that type stuff, I just go back through set it up fresh. Again, there might be a way to restore all that stuff, but I only keep the most important stuff. As far as the TWRP backup goes, I haven't had any luck restoring my TWRP data so that as well is something I don't bother saving (or even making in the first place.)
If you have to format, once whatever you want saved is backed up to another device, (computer, another phone, thumb drive, whatever) all you have to do is format both slots and reboot. You SHOULD at that point be able to boot into 9.0.15 and perform your initial setup; add Google account, fingerprint/face unlock data, etc. Once you're at the home screen and all the initial setup is complete, then you can move your data back to the device.
The most important thing is to put your data back in whatever directories it was in before the format. The only directories I backup are directories I have added something to, have downloaded to, or that I have created. Directories like Alarms, Android, Movies, any hidden directories (unless I created them and subsequently hid them) all that I just delete.
As long as you put all that back where it was before the format, everything should be just like it was before the format. Your Titanium Backup files, once placed back in internal storage/Titanium Backup will show up in Titanium Backup and you can restore it all through the app. Your pictures, if you backup any, will show up automatically in your gallery once placed back into internal storage/DCIM, etc.
You'll obviously have to reflash Magisk and any modules and relevant setup.
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As long as you put your data back into the directories it came from, everything minus your settings will be back to how it was before formatting.
So, I've flashed before but somehow this time I'm really afraid of briking my phone and I would love to be sure of what I'm doing.
Currently my phone has LOS 16 and TWRP. I want to install PE 9 (PE 10 seems a bit buggy in things I need) and orangefox recovery.
According to what I've searched I should be doing this:
Backups of boot, system and data - Do I need to backup vendor too or any other thing? Afraid of dm-verity
Remove pin/passwords/fingerprints. Enable USB debugging and all that just in case.
Copy orangefox recovery + PE rom into internal storage.
Enter TWRP, flash orangefox.
Reboot (Will it enter orangefox directly or do I need to do something else?)
Format data (To avoid being asked for a password) - I don't really know how to do this, does the option show up in OFox?
Wipe system, data, cache, dalvik/art cache
Flash PE (no Gapps needed I believe)
Flash Magisk (Do I need a reboot in between these two flashes)
Boot.
Is this what I should do to avoid any bricks and any password protected things?
Hi.
I have huge problem. I have Redmi Note 7 with xiaomi.eu (Last stable MIUI 10 version). Today I decided to update it to latest version (MIUI 11). Before it, I made backup via TWRP and then perform update. Update successfull. I thought that I prefer MIUI 10 so in TWRP perform wipe dalvic and cache and make restore backup. Backup succesfull. But... System wont boot up. In TWRP I cant see internal storage (0MB), TWRP ask for decryption password but the password from unlocking phone doesnt work. I dont know what to do. I dont want to lose my data. I found info that OrangeFOx recovery could be helpful so I flashed OrangeFox recovery. But it also ask for password.
Help please.
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Hi.
I have huge problem. I have Redmi Note 7 with xiaomi.eu (Last stable MIUI 10 version). Today I decided to update it to latest version (MIUI 11). Before it, I made backup via TWRP and then perform update. Update successfull. I thought that I prefer MIUI 10 so in TWRP perform wipe dalvic and cache and make restore backup. Backup succesfull. But... System wont boot up. In TWRP I cant see internal storage (0MB), TWRP ask for decryption password but the password from unlocking phone doesnt work. I dont know what to do. I dont want to lose my data. I found info that OrangeFOx recovery could be helpful so I flashed OrangeFox recovery. But it also ask for password.
Help please.
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You're out of luck. You need to format your data partition - and you will lose your data and all the contents of your internal storage.
DarthJabba9 said:
You're out of luck. You need to format your data partition - and you will lose your data and all the contents of your internal storage.
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Is there any way to backup storage eg. via adb or something and try later to restore it?
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I performed wipe, install latest android. Data is gone. I found some windows apps to restore data after factory reset via adb. I'll try this in next week
mcichy10 said:
Is there any way to backup storage eg. via adb or something and try later to restore it?
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No.
mcichy10 said:
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I performed wipe, install latest android. Data is gone. I found some windows apps to restore data after factory reset via adb. I'll try this in next week
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Good luck!
PS: if your original MIUI 10 backup included /data, then you should be able to restore the data after formatting, flashing a fresh copy of the MIUI 10 ROM, booting the ROM, and then, booting back to recovery and restoring the data backup. But the content of your internal storage is gone forever (if you didn't back it up before).
Unfortunately I lost all my data (mainly photos). I'll buy microsd to store data and backups.
I have a completely stock Moto G5 Plus (XT1683 - 2GB of RAM) on stock Oreo 8.1 and I want to use the Pixel Experience 10. I've watched some tutorials online but I still have some questions:
1. I've seen many people complaining that they lost their IMEI and 4G, but I still couldn't figure out if that only happened with people that downgraded from a custom Oreo rom to a stock Nougat or if there's a chance of that happening by installing any custom ROM. My phone has the latest official Oreo version and I've never messed with the system before. Is my phone still at risk of losing its IMEI if I install Pixel Experience 10? What did those people do wrong?
2. Now let's talk about the procedures I have to take. After unlocking the bootloader it will wipe my system, right? If that's so, should I let it boot again into Android and turn off or should I immediately get into fastboot and flash TWRP? Will it make a difference? Will the persist and efs partitions be there on TWRP to be backed up or do I need to let Android boot so it can make them first?
3. After everything, if I get into TWRP and it asks for a password, should I just cancel and wipe the partitions to remove the encryption (can I keep the internal storage?) or do I need to install that dm-verity file instead? As I understand the dm-verity if only for when rooting the phone while keeping the stock system, right? (I don't plan to root my phone, only install a custom ROM. It would also be good if I could keep my files, but if I can't, that's fine too.)
My original plan was the following, please take a look to see if i'll do things correctly.
1. Unlock the bootloader
2. Install TWRP immediately, before it even has a chance to restart
3. If TWRP asks for a password, skip and wipe all the partitions, if it doesn't, wipe them anyway to install the new ROM.
4. Backup efs and persist to my SD Card (will they even be there after I wipe the partitions?)
5. Right after that install the custom ROM
6. Reboot, not get into a bootloop and still have my IMEI. Profit.
Is everything right or did I misunderstand something?
Thanks!
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I have a completely stock Moto G5 Plus (XT1683 - 2GB of RAM) on stock Oreo 8.1 and I want to use the Pixel Experience 10. I've watched some tutorials online but I still have some questions:
1. I've seen many people complaining that they lost their IMEI and 4G, but I still couldn't figure out if that only happened with people that downgraded from a custom Oreo rom to a stock Nougat or if there's a chance of that happening by installing any custom ROM. My phone has the latest official Oreo version and I've never messed with the system before. Is my phone still at risk of losing its IMEI if I install Pixel Experience 10? What did those people do wrong?
2. Now let's talk about the procedures I have to take. After unlocking the bootloader it will wipe my system, right? If that's so, should I let it boot again into Android and turn off or should I immediately get into fastboot and flash TWRP? Will it make a difference? Will the persist and efs partitions be there on TWRP to be backed up or do I need to let Android boot so it can make them first?
3. After everything, if I get into TWRP and it asks for a password, should I just cancel and wipe the partitions to remove the encryption (can I keep the internal storage?) or do I need to install that dm-verity file instead? As I understand the dm-verity if only for when rooting the phone while keeping the stock system, right? (I don't plan to root my phone, only install a custom ROM. It would also be good if I could keep my files, but if I can't, that's fine too.)
My original plan was the following, please take a look to see if i'll do things correctly.
1. Unlock the bootloader
2. Install TWRP immediately, before it even has a chance to restart
3. If TWRP asks for a password, skip and wipe all the partitions, if it doesn't, wipe them anyway to install the new ROM.
4. Backup efs and persist to my SD Card (will they even be there after I wipe the partitions?)
5. Right after that install the custom ROM
6. Reboot, not get into a bootloop and still have my IMEI. Profit.
Is everything right or did I misunderstand something?
Thanks!
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Answer for your questions
1) losing of IMEI no is possible on custom ROM too, but taking the backup of EFS and persist will retrieve them, so no problem. And losing of IMEI is random occur when moving from one rom to other.
2) just let the android boot once, so everything get loads up with unlock bootloader (no need to setup).
3)after installing the twrp, it won't ask for password since your device got format when unlocking bootloader, so it won't ask. If you want to remove encryption then format< type yes. It will remove your encryption.
4) for talking backup of EFS and persist use this method.
Code:
Use the following command to create a backup and save it at /sdcard/persist.img:
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img
To restore use the following command:
dd if=/sdcard/persist.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist
If you have saved a backup using different name then use that name instead.
And seeing your plan, everything seem good, you can continue with your plan.
Note:- for some user PE won't work for them with 2gb version, so I suggest you to take a backup of stock ROM or keep an other rom file in case it needed.