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[Q] Getting Lollipop on rooted Nexus 4 with custom recovery - guide for fools?

I want Lollipop and my Nexus 4 won't shut up about the OTA update. Naturally, it failed, and i have since tried to find a fool-proof guide to uptade it WITHOUT LOOSING DATA. Not been so lucky. Theres talk about fastbooting (?) and going back to stock, but not much in the way of step-by-step guides. I think most people with nexus 4 and root are like me - did it because it was easy, not knowing a lot about it...
I have rooted with towelroot, installed TWRP custom recovery with flashify, unlocked bootlocker with Bootunlock, installed Xposed framework and SuperSU. Never used ADB or any commands. Can't be the only one in this exact situation
What excactly do i need to do to get Lollipop without loosing any data (like a regular OTA update)?

Maybe user Titanium Backup or some kinda backup software to backup files and stuff then just go for a fresh installation? Most of the basic settings should be saved to your google account.
This post should help you with setting up ADB in your computer and to get you up to speed with using ADB and Fastbooot

KishanW said:
Maybe user Titanium Backup or some kinda backup software to backup files and stuff then just go for a fresh installation? Most of the basic settings should be saved to your google account.
This post should help you with setting up ADB in your computer and to get you up to speed with using ADB and Fastbooot
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Thanks for the quick reply! But i was hoping for a solution that DIDN'T wipe my phone. I just wanna undo all the rooting business, so i can do the OTA...

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tommyhj said:
Thanks for the quick reply! But i was hoping for a solution that DIDN'T wipe my phone. I just wanna undo all the rooting business, so i can do the OTA...
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That would be interesting if someone has an answer for your question. I can use it too
Sorry that I couldn't help you.

tommyhj said:
I want Lollipop and my Nexus 4 won't shut up about the OTA update. Naturally, it failed, and i have since tried to find a fool-proof guide to uptade it WITHOUT LOOSING DATA. Not been so lucky. Theres talk about fastbooting (?) and going back to stock, but not much in the way of step-by-step guides. I think most people with nexus 4 and root are like me - did it because it was easy, not knowing a lot about it...
I have rooted with towelroot, installed TWRP custom recovery with flashify, unlocked bootlocker with Bootunlock, installed Xposed framework and SuperSU. Never used ADB or any commands. Can't be the only one in this exact situation
What excactly do i need to do to get Lollipop without loosing any data (like a regular OTA update)?
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Hey,
Follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312.
there are a few things to note:
1. You do not need to unlock the bootloader, you will have done that when you rooted
2. Download the 5.0 image instead of the original stock image when you do this.
3. DO NOT flash userdata.img. That will wipe your data.
Those are the steps I followed to flash over to 5.0 without losing data.
But I would absolutely do a backup anyway, just in case something goes wrong.

gardn227 said:
Hey,
Follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312.
there are a few things to note:
1. You do not need to unlock the bootloader, you will have done that when you rooted
2. Download the 5.0 image instead of the original stock image when you do this.
3. DO NOT flash userdata.img. That will wipe your data.
Those are the steps I followed to flash over to 5.0 without losing data.
But I would absolutely do a backup anyway, just in case something goes wrong.
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Ok, cool. So you're saying to towel-root my device, unlock bootloader with bootunlocker app, remove root by installing SuperSU and using the clean-up funtion. And then adb fastboot flash boot/recovery/system from the FACTORY img? Why not sideload the OTA instead? Because it wont work unless i reflash stock 4.4.4 completely?

[HELP] Rooted Partially - Want to Unroot back

Hi Everyone,
I might have a problem now after tried to root my Axon 7 A2017 B27 (using the instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204). Unfortunately, the phone seems rooted partially after that.
Root Checker told me it's unrooted. But when i tried to upgrade to B29 package today, after downloaded and rebooted, it went to TWRP and couldn't be installed itself. The system indicated my phone has been rooted.
Now i'd like to unroot it back. Anyone could help and provide the detail step i should do? Thank you very much!

liuyiji said:
Hi Everyone,
I might have a problem now after tried to root my Axon 7 A2017 B27 (using the instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204). Unfortunately, the phone seems rooted partially after that.
Root Checker told me it's unrooted. But when i tried to upgrade to B29 package today, after downloaded and rebooted, it went to TWRP and couldn't be installed itself. The system indicated my phone has been rooted.
Now i'd like to unroot it back. Anyone could help and provide the detail step i should do? Thank you very much!
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2 choices.
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484 best option. Use TWRP to install the B29 bootstack and B29 system. It worked for me.
2. Use the backups you made from the axon7backup.exe - move the files to the same folder you have the axon7root.exe, delete the boot and recovery files there, rename your backup files accordingly, and the axon7root.exe program will flash those files when you run the axon7root.exe program.
I really recommend using option 1. Much easier and quite frankly DrakenFX made it idiotproof.

tabletalker7 said:
2 choices.
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484 best option. Use TWRP to install the B29 bootstack and B29 system. It worked for me.
2. Use the backups you made from the axon7backup.exe - move the files to the same folder you have the axon7root.exe, delete the boot and recovery files there, rename your backup files accordingly, and the axon7root.exe program will flash those files when you run the axon7root.exe program.
I really recommend using option 1. Much easier and quite frankly DrakenFX made it idiotproof.
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Thanks so much @tabletalker7. I just noticed this new post. Will try the option 1 for sure. When you did that, did all the data wipe out? If so, would you mind tell me which tool you use to backup the apps? Thanks again.

You do have to wipe data so I assume you lose everything - I have nothing important on the phone storage so I can wipe my phone all I want all I need is my sd card. Don't know of any way to not lose apps, but google did restore everything when I set up the phone on B29.

tabletalker7 said:
You do have to wipe data so I assume you lose everything - I have nothing important on the phone storage so I can wipe my phone all I want all I need is my sd card. Don't know of any way to not lose apps, but google did restore everything when I set up the phone on B29.
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Thanks, will try some way to backup first then

liuyiji said:
Hi Everyone,
I might have a problem now after tried to root my Axon 7 A2017 B27 (using the instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204). Unfortunately, the phone seems rooted partially after that.
Root Checker told me it's unrooted. But when i tried to upgrade to B29 package today, after downloaded and rebooted, it went to TWRP and couldn't be installed itself. The system indicated my phone has been rooted.
Now i'd like to unroot it back. Anyone could help and provide the detail step i should do? Thank you very much!
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Something to keep in mind for next time: you cannot apply official OTA updates if you have a modified boot.img (systemless root), modified recovery.img (TWRP), or have modified the /system partition (some root apps do this). You need to be completely stock (sans unlocked bootloader) in order to apply official OTA updates.

xtermmin said:
Something to keep in mind for next time: you cannot apply official OTA updates if you have a modified boot.img (systemless root), modified recovery.img (TWRP), or have modified the /system partition (some root apps do this). You need to be completely stock (sans unlocked bootloader) in order to apply official OTA updates.
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Thx, @xtermmin. I'm just switching from iphone to android, need more time to study. Seems it would not easy for me to get the phone unrooted as well, lol

Working root for honor 8 pro

This is only for Honor 8 Pro (DUK-L09)​
DISCLAIMER​YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOID. IN NO WAY AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFECTS YOU INFLICT ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE BY FOLLOWING THE BELOW PROCEDURE. IMPROPER USAGE OF THE METHOD MIGHT END UP BRICKING YOUR DEVICE AND RENDERING IT UNUSABLE.
PLEASE BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA BEFORE PROCEEDING.​
Purpose of this thread is to provide a working rooting method for the Honor 8 Pro. Flashing Phhsuperuser doesn't grant SYSTEM WIDE root permission.
Functions like granting -rw permissions to apps demanding them for accessing /system partition was disabled, TWRP backup wouldn't work.
With this method, you will be able to operate the phone will proper root privileges.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. UNLOCK BOOTLOADER​
Assuming you have a Huawei ID, use THIS PAGE to get your Unlock code.
Once you have that, enable USB debugging on your device from Developer options menu.
Make sure "Allow OEM unlock" option is selected.
Use the following set of commands via ADB/Fastboot:
adb device (this should recognize your device)
adb reboot bootloader (this will boot your phone into fastboot mode)
fastboot oem unlock *unlock key* (the part between * is where the unlock key goes)
The device will restart and then perform factory reset itself.
2. INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY IMAGE (Source : TWRP Thread by OldDroid)​
Download TWRP recovery image from HERE
Rename the downloaded file to recovery.img
Copy it to the ADB folder that you are using.
Use the command "adb reboot bootloader" like in Step 1 to boot into Fastboot mode.
Flash the recovery using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" command (without quotes)
You have now flashed a custom recovery onto your phone.​
3. ROOTING
Download Magisk installer zip file from THIS LINK . I had personally used v 13.3 .
Copy it to your SD card(I would suggest you to use a external card).
Switch off your device.
Boot into recovery mode by pressing Volume Up and Power Button together.
Once in, swipe to allow modifications.
Go to Wipe - Format Data
Then Go to Reboot- Recovery
You should be back into the recovery mode. Go to Install menu - Select storage - Install the Magisk zip that you downloaded.
Once it is flashed, you can Reboot to system.
Note: To confirm system wide root access, you can reboot to recovery and try to take a Nandroid backup. It should now be possible.​
If anyone happens to run into a bootloop or soft bricks the device, THIS THREAD by @aKp1 will come in handy.
Thanks to @OldDroid for his TWRP thread.

I am rooted using phhs superuser, do I need to unroot first? If yes, I can't find how to unroot the Indian variant.

Going back to Stock = Unrooting
devilrulz4ever said:
I am rooted using phhs superuser, do I need to unroot first? If yes, I can't find how to unroot the Indian variant.
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Yes you will have to unroot first. Since phhsuperuser doesn't have a option to UNROOT, you will have to flash stock ROM.
To do that, download the following: HUAWEI UPDATE EXTRACTOR and STOCK ROM .
Follow below steps:
Extract the Stock ROM
Use the Update extractor and select "Update.app" file. That should give you a list of files. Select "recovery.img" and "recovery2.img" image files and extract them.
Copy them to ADB folder. Boot your phone into fastboot mode, flash the two recovery files you copied.
Next, Copy the "dload" folder to your SD card(preferably external SD). Switch your phone off. Press Vol Up,Vol Down and Power button together. The ROM should start flashing. That brings you back to stock firmware. If you want to re-root, follow the instructions in this thread.

amulbaby said:
Yes you will have to unroot first. Since phhsuperuser doesn't have a option to UNROOT, you will have to flash stock ROM.
To do that, download the following: HUAWEI UPDATE EXTRACTOR and STOCK ROM .
Follow below steps:
Extract the Stock ROM
Use the Update extractor and select "Update.app" file. That should give you a list of files. Select "recovery.img" and "recovery2.img" image files and extract them.
Copy them to ADB folder. Boot your phone into fastboot mode, flash the two recovery files you copied.
Next, Copy the "dload" folder to your SD card(preferably external SD). Switch your phone off. Press Vol Up,Vol Down and Power button together. The ROM should start flashing. That brings you back to stock firmware. If you want to re-root, follow the instructions in this thread.
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Thanks for your reply. I'll try this out.
The build number of the Stock ROM in Gdrive is "Duke-L09I_C675B130" while the one on the phone is "DUK-L09C675B130" are they both the same variant?

devilrulz4ever said:
Thanks for your reply. I'll try this out.
The build number of the Stock ROM in Gdrive is "Duke-L09I_C675B130" while the one on the phone is "DUK-L09C675B130" are they both the same variant?
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Don't worry . It's the same. File name doesn't matter.

amulbaby said:
Don't worry . It's the same. File name doesn't matter.
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Oh wait. Isn't the format data option remove some necessary apps like keyboard and others? Because that's the case before in my Honor 8. After you remove encryption, you need to reflash the region zip so that some important files will be retained.
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adriansticoid said:
Oh wait. Isn't the format data option remove some necessary apps like keyboard and others? Because that's the case before in my Honor 8. After you remove encryption, you need to reflash the region zip so that some important files will be retained.
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The zip I shared is for the Indian variant . As long as someone is having C675(Indian variant) installed, it shouldn't cause issues. However if you come from a different region(C432) , you will have to use region zip. I guess I mentioned that in the TWRP thread, current last post.
But formatting data can't be avoided as unlocking bootloader will wipe it in first place . More over stock ROM encrypts data on first boot, so you will have to format data(decrypt it) and proceed with rooting.

amulbaby said:
The zip I shared is for the Indian variant . As long as someone is having C675(Indian variant) installed, it shouldn't cause issues. However if you come from a different region(C432) , you will have to use region zip. I guess I mentioned that in the TWRP thread, current last post.
But formatting data can't be avoided as unlocking bootloader will wipe it in first place . More over stock ROM encrypts data on first boot, so you will have to format data(decrypt it) and proceed with rooting.
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Wut. So you mean to tell me, that after I decrypt, I should just go ahead and flash Magisk, then reboot? No more additional zip to flash? Sorry man this is getting out of my head.
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Tht's nice bro...u said u wll be cming up wd ths kind of thread..and u r there...thnks....really needed support for the indian variant...
i will dfntly try this....
and one more thing...currently i am facing issues with adaway..busybox...with phh superuser..since no rw permissions...can magisk solve the problem

adriansticoid said:
Wut. So you mean to tell me, that after I decrypt, I should just go ahead and flash Magisk, then reboot? No more additional zip to flash? Sorry man this is getting out of my head.
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That's correct. As simple as that. Decrypt , flash Magisk and you are done. I don't know why many didn't try this all this while.

rexinriot said:
Tht's nice bro...u said u wll be cming up wd ths kind of thread..and u r there...thnks....really needed support for the indian variant...
i will dfntly try this....
and one more thing...currently i am facing issues with adaway..busybox...with phh superuser..since no rw permissions...can magisk solve the problem
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Yes magisk will solve your problem. Phhsuperuser doesn't allow you to grant permissions to any app that tries fiddle with system partition. If you are already rooted , go back to stock and follow the steps outlined.

amulbaby said:
That's correct. As simple as that. Decrypt , flash Magisk and you are done. I don't know why many didn't try this all this while.
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Dafuuuuq. I waa scared all along because of that. I didn't know things changed in Honor 8 Pro. Thanks a lot.
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amulbaby said:
That's correct. As simple as that. Decrypt , flash Magisk and you are done. I don't know why many didn't try this all this while.
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How to decrypt? I successfully rooted with magisk v14 but adaway is disabled after reboot, same case as phhs superuser.

devilrulz4ever said:
How to decrypt? I successfully rooted with magisk v14 but adaway is disabled after reboot, same case as phhs superuser.
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You flashed Magisk while encrypted?
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devilrulz4ever said:
How to decrypt? I successfully rooted with magisk v14 but adaway is disabled after reboot, same case as phhs superuser.
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You need to wipe data (which will decrypt) and then flash Magisk.
Read point no.3 of the installation instructions.

adriansticoid said:
You flashed Magisk while encrypted?
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Have you managed to root your device using Magisk yet?

amulbaby said:
Have you managed to root your device using Magisk yet?
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Not yet. Maybe I'll try tomorrow.
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amulbaby said:
You need to wipe data (which will decrypt) and then flash Magisk.
Read point no.3 of the installation instructions.
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I wiped data, flashed Magisk v13.3 and then v14 after a successful boot (without wipe).

Hello...now i am going back to stock rom b130..from phh superuser.... i am going to follow your instructions of rooting using magisk after this...
But before that i hv one question....should i upgrade to b140 and then follow op..or should i remain in b130 rom itself and start from there..

rexinriot said:
Hello...now i am going back to stock rom b130..from phh superuser.... i am going to follow your instructions of rooting using magisk after this...
But before that i hv one question....should i upgrade to b140 and then follow op..or should i remain in b130 rom itself and start from there..
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Stay with 130. Surprisingly, rooting by this method still allows OTA to come in.

How do I update my 6T rooted without erasing datas?

Dear all,
first of all I would like to be sorry if I'm saying something worng. I'm not so expert about Android world.
I've got a OnePlus 6T that I've rooted with the help of a friend some months ago.
Not it's a lot that I keep see the notification abount the OS update and I keep skipping it but it's bothering me so... I searched for a guide and I found this (https://oneplus.gadgethacks.com/how...thout-losing-root-no-computer-needed-0192638/) (I hope I can post it also if it's from another website).
It seems so simple, I've downloaded the OTA update, the TWRP and the Magisk. My issue is that whene I reboot to the recovery I'm not booting into TWRP but I suppose into the OnePlus recovery instead.
I searched angain and found this other guide (https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953) that is more complete but I can't understand if it's the proper guide I need to follow to update my device keeping it rooted and most of all without loosing any data.
Thanks,
Riki

The first guide you linked to is wrong. Do not follow that. That is why you don't have TWRP anymore. The second guide you linked to on XDA is correct. Follow the TWRP guide. Once you have TWRP reinstalled.
You must download the zip from the second link you posted here at XDA.
Flash the Zip in TWRP. This flash the update to the opposite slot. It also wipes out TWRP and replaces it with the stock recovery.
Now you must reinstall TWRP. Flash the TWRP installer. This will flash TWRP to both slots.
Now reboot to recovery. This will reboot to the new slot where you update was just flashed.
This is when you install Magisk to the updated slot. You MUST do this.
Now reboot to system after you installed Magisk.
Now you have updated without losing any data.
The guide in the second link says to use the Magisk uninstaller. I've personally never done this. This is probably for people who use all sorts of weird add-ons and such. I don't know. Never uninstalled Magisk, never had a problem. That's all I can say. You can try it, or you can follow the official instructions.

OhioYJ said:
The first guide you linked to is wrong. Do not follow that. That is why you don't have TWRP anymore. The second guide you linked to on XDA is correct. Follow the TWRP guide. Once you have TWRP reinstalled.
You must download the zip from the second link you posted here at XDA.
Flash the Zip in TWRP. This flash the update to the opposite slot. It also wipes out TWRP and replaces it with the stock recovery.
Now you must reinstall TWRP. Flash the TWRP installer. This will flash TWRP to both slots.
Now reboot to recovery. This will reboot to the new slot where you update was just flashed.
This is when you install Magisk to the updated slot. You MUST do this.
Now reboot to system after you installed Magisk.
Now you have updated without losing any data.
The guide in the second link says to use the Magisk uninstaller. I've personally never done this. This is probably for people who use all sorts of weird add-ons and such. I don't know. Never uninstalled Magisk, never had a problem. That's all I can say. You can try it, or you can follow the official instructions.
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Thanks OhioYJ,
so, before I can follow the TWRP guide, I must reinstall it. Could you please give me a link to a guide on how to do it?
Thanks again,
Riki

RikiBez said:
Thanks OhioYJ,
so, before I can follow the TWRP guide, I must reinstall it. Could you please give me a link to a guide on how to do it?
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[Guide] OnePlus 6T [Fajita]: Unlock | Flash TWRP | Root | Nandroid & EFS Backup !!
Thanks to Funk Wizard again. Don't forget the section about backing up your modem, this is always important in case something really goes wrong. You'll probably never need it, but if you ever do you'll be really glad you have it.

OhioYJ said:
[Guide] OnePlus 6T [Fajita]: Unlock | Flash TWRP | Root | Nandroid & EFS Backup !!
Thanks to Funk Wizard again. Don't forget the section about backing up your modem, this is always important in case something really goes wrong. You'll probably never need it, but if you ever do you'll be really glad you have it.
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I followed the guide but I get stucked into a loot without been able to boot into TWRP. I'm only able to enter the recovery mode and the fastboot mode but when I launch the command from Windows it finish with no error but the phone still stuck on the fastboot logo or the oneplus logo. After many tryes now I've got only this and also errors on PC:
Old_video_link_removed
EDIT: At the moment I'm not event able to enter the recovery mode, I keep restarting it and it will only boot to the fastmode.

RikiBez said:
I followed the guide but I get stucked into a loot without been able to boot into TWRP. I'm only able to enter the recovery mode and the fastboot mode but when I launch the command from Windows it finish with no error but the phone still stuck on the fastboot logo or the oneplus logo. After many tryes now I've got only this and also errors on PC:
https://youtu.be/7Re-p7Z1yhc
EDIT: At the moment I'm not event able to enter the recovery mode, I keep restarting it and it will only boot to the fastmode.
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It's booting into recovery, but the OnePlus recovery. That is what the menu that is asking you to select a language is. When you enter the command fastboot boot trwp.img you don't get any sort of error? Or the phone doesn't respond?

OhioYJ said:
It's booting into recovery, but the OnePlus recovery. That is what the menu that is asking you to select a language is. When you enter the command fastboot boot trwp.img you don't get any sort of error? Or the phone doesn't respond?
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At the beginning I had no error nor on PC not on phone. Now that I’m stuck into the fastboot I keep getting the error on windows that say he donno the fastboot command but the phone stand still.

RikiBez said:
At the beginning I had no error nor on PC not on phone. Now that I’m stuck into the fastboot I keep getting the error on windows that say he donno the fastboot command but the phone stand still.
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Is fastboot installed? Are you typing the commands correctly?
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA-Developers Legacy app

RikiBez said:
At the beginning I had no error nor on PC not on phone. Now that I’m stuck into the fastboot I keep getting the error on windows that say he donno the fastboot command but the phone stand still.
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Sounds like you're not running the command from the folder where fastboot.exe is located.
Makes me wonder why you did it this way in the first place. And why people suggested it. Easiest way to install updates on a rooted 6T is to install the update through the normal updater without rebooting, going to Magisk Manager and selecting install to inactive slot and rebooting only after that. That's really all there is to it.

CazeW said:
Sounds like you're not running the command from the folder where fastboot.exe is located.
Makes me wonder why you did it this way in the first place. And why people suggested it. Easiest way to install updates on a rooted 6T is to install the update through the normal updater without rebooting, going to Magisk Manager and selecting install to inactive slot and rebooting only after that. That's really all there is to it.
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If I want to clean flash my 9.0.13 rooted TWRP. What do I need to uninstall or wipe? Im on 9.0.13 currently
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA-Developers Legacy app

i7vSa7vi7y said:
Is fastboot installed? Are you typing the commands correctly?
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Fastboot was working until I reinstalled adb and OnePlus drivers.

CazeW said:
Sounds like you're not running the command from the folder where fastboot.exe is located.
Makes me wonder why you did it this way in the first place. And why people suggested it. Easiest way to install updates on a rooted 6T is to install the update through the normal updater without rebooting, going to Magisk Manager and selecting install to inactive slot and rebooting only after that. That's really all there is to it.
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I didn’t know any other way. That’s why I asked how to do it. Anyway I’m running the command from the right folder. Maybe something broke on my laptop.
Yesterday evening I tried from a new laptop windows 10, installed adb and OnePlus driver for the first time and I was able to run the commands without the error not finding the command but:
Fastboot boot twrp.image returned me an error
If I run fastboot flash boot twrp.image it does not give me error but the phone does not response. It only boot to the boot loader.

RikiBez said:
I didn’t know any other way. That’s why I asked how to do it. Anyway I’m running the command from the right folder. Maybe something broke on my laptop.
Yesterday evening I tried from a new laptop windows 10, installed adb and OnePlus driver for the first time and I was able to run the commands without the error not finding the command but:
Fastboot boot twrp.image returned me an error
If I run fastboot flash boot twrp.image it does not give me error but the phone does not response. It only boot to the boot loader.
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Try uninstalling adb. Delete the whole folder and install it again. Try updating your netframework on your PC and the latest C++
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I'm creating a new tread about the issue and the state where I am because now I can't update or keep data, I just need to recover the phone to a normal state.

RikiBez said:
I'm creating a new tread about the issue and the state where I am because now I can't update or keep data, I just need to recover the phone to a normal state.
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Use the msm tool for that
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Flashing the fastboot rom would probably have gotten you back in and maybe with your data in tact. Now fair warning I'm a Linux user anyways, but really fastboot and adb are so much easier in Linux. For people that have issues, it sometimes is easier just to make a bootable USB / CD of Linux Mint or Ubuntu and then from Synaptic or the Package manager install adb and fastboot. No drivers or anything else to install, everything will just work.
Last time I got stuck in fastboot I just used the fastboot ROM to get back to bootable.

OhioYJ said:
Flashing the fastboot rom would probably have gotten you back in and maybe with your data in tact. Now fair warning I'm a Linux user anyways, but really fastboot and adb are so much easier in Linux. For people that have issues, it sometimes is easier just to make a bootable USB / CD of Linux Mint or Ubuntu and then from Synaptic or the Package manager install adb and fastboot. No drivers or anything else to install, everything will just work.
Last time I got stuck in fastboot I just used the fastboot ROM to get back to bootable.
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Those fastboot roms have sure saved me from raging before
I would also recommend using migrate, it's in the play store and it backs up all your data and then puts it in a flashable zip

i7vSa7vi7y said:
If I want to clean flash my 9.0.13 rooted TWRP. What do I need to uninstall or wipe? Im on 9.0.13 currently
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Do a factory reset from TWRP and flash the full ROM.

One best method...and the method that works 100% tested for upgrading a rooted OOS to new OOS version without any loss of data, without any issues.
I'll mention the guide that I have used to upgrade from 9.0.12 rooted to 9.0.13 rooted. Without any loss of data
Download latest OOS full ROM
Boot to TWRP
Flash OOS 9.0.13
Flash TWRP installer zip
Reboot system
Phone will boot.
Now go back to recovery mode
Flash Magisk if u want root again
Done
No confusion. No data loss. Not being stuck. Sweet and Simple.

sanjeev7 said:
One best method...and the method that works 100% tested for upgrading a rooted OOS to new OOS version without any loss of data, without any issues.
I'll mention the guide that I have used to upgrade from 9.0.12 rooted to 9.0.13 rooted. Without any loss of data
Download latest OOS full ROM
Boot to TWRP
Flash OOS 9.0.13
Flash TWRP installer zip
Reboot system
Phone will boot.
Now go back to recovery mode
Flash Magisk if u want root again
Done
No confusion. No data loss. Not being stuck. Sweet and Simple.
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So I don't have to wipe my system data or anything. I heard some people had the problem of getting stuck or that there was a red warning screen that popped up when booting, and I'm not talking about the bootloader message. I'm currently on 9.0.11. Also should I download the latest version of TWRP or should I use the one I'm using currently. Don't wanna mess anything up. Another guide I read said I should flash the oos rom, then TWRP, than magisk

Root access without unlock/reset ?

I apologize if this question has been asked before, I can't seem to find a clear answer.
Moto G6 Plus XT1926-7
Android 9 build PPWS29.116-11-13
Up-to-date as of 11/01/2019
note: retla channel
I had an app "break". I contacted author who said reinstall. However, reinstall erases my existing data, which is of course, stored on /data/data outside of reach. Further the app opts-out of Google Backup in favor of proprietary backup, which I did not know or use.
Isn't there some way to gain root access, even temporarily, to copy my data? Unlocking the bootloader and factory reset aren't really solving the problem. I've looked at Kingoroot, KingRoot, Towelroot, etc... none support Pie.
I can't believe this problem is uncommon or that there's no solution. Any guidance/opinion/hint appreciated.
Thank you

Try installing the app without uninstalling it. Download an .apk of it online and install it. Usually it doesn't delete any data as this is to make an update for the app
Otherwise, the only way to get your app data is by rooting your android. So start by booting into TWRP and flashing the magisk installer zip. Then install a file manager like total commander and get the files.

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Goddard260 said:
I apologize if this question has been asked before, I can't seem to find a clear answer.
Moto G6 Plus XT1926-7
Android 9 build PPWS29.116-11-13
Up-to-date as of 11/01/2019
note: retla channel
I had an app "break". I contacted author who said reinstall. However, reinstall erases my existing data, which is of course, stored on /data/data outside of reach. Further the app opts-out of Google Backup in favor of proprietary backup, which I did not know or use.
Isn't there some way to gain root access, even temporarily, to copy my data? Unlocking the bootloader and factory reset aren't really solving the problem. I've looked at Kingoroot, KingRoot, Towelroot, etc... none support Pie.
I can't believe this problem is uncommon or that there's no solution. Any guidance/opinion/hint appreciated.
Thank you
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I can suggest you to factory reset your device, sometimes dev are lazy to tell you the instructions, if the problem still, you should consider root your device, for new people Rooting is something complicated, but WORTH the try. I can tell you the steps to root your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Wipe/Erase data (not included internal storage)
4. Install Magisk Flash Zip
5. Enjoy your brand new rooted device

DoomSlayer2019 said:
I can suggest you to factory reset your device, sometimes dev are lazy to tell you the instructions, if the problem still, you should consider root your device, for new people Rooting is something complicated, but WORTH the try. I can tell you the steps to root your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Wipe/Erase data (not included internal storage)
4. Install Magisk Flash Zip
5. Enjoy your brand new rooted device
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And here things get complicated...
On a Moto G6 plus TWRP cannot be installed. You will have to boot it.
The next thing is TWRP can decrypt /data, so you won't have to erase userdata. Not for Magisk either.

You can install twrp, there is a file where you can install twrp inside of it, letting use it in Recovery Mode

DoomSlayer2019 said:
You can install twrp, there is a file where you can install twrp inside of it, letting use it in Recovery Mode
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Where is this file?

WoKoschekk said:
Where is this file?
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I don't recommend you installing twrp in your phone, you don't access all the time, also it brings bugs like wifi drop

DoomSlayer2019 said:
I don't recommend you installing twrp in your phone, you don't access all the time, also it brings bugs like wifi drop
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I know, just wondering how to manage to install TWRP on this phone.