Nexus 6p 6.0.1 update help please - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Could someone point me in the right direction, I want to update but don't want to brick my phone.
I have a Nexus 6p running build number MDB08L.
On the bootloader menu it says:
"BL: angler-02.01"
"Baseband:angler-02.15"
"Product/Variant: ANGLER-ROW-VN1"
It is rooted and has TWRP version 2.8.7.2
The phone works fine, on boot I get a message saying "Your device software can't be checked for corruption please lock the bootloader" but as I say it then goes past that, boots and everything works as it should.
I would like to know how I go about updating to 6.0.1, I tried OTA but obviously that fails.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
J

jaylam said:
Hi,
Could someone point me in the right direction, I want to update but don't want to brick my phone.
I have a Nexus 6p running build number MDB08L.
On the bootloader menu it says:
"BL: angler-02.01"
"Baseband:angler-02.15"
"Product/Variant: ANGLER-ROW-VN1"
It is rooted and has TWRP version 2.8.7.2
The phone works fine, on boot I get a message saying "Your device software can't be checked for corruption please lock the bootloader" but as I say it then goes past that, boots and everything works as it should.
I would like to know how I go about updating to 6.0.1, I tried OTA but obviously that fails.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
J
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get factory img here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images and follow this guide http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/12/running-into-the-dreaded-missing-system-img-error-flashing-android-5-0-factory-images-heres-how-to-get-around-it/ you do not need to flash userdata.img that way you keep data but you can flash every thing else safely but skip recovery because you have twrp also you will need to reroot if you want

jaylam said:
Hi,
Could someone point me in the right direction, I want to update but don't want to brick my phone.
I have a Nexus 6p running build number MDB08L.
On the bootloader menu it says:
"BL: angler-02.01"
"Baseband:angler-02.15"
"Product/Variant: ANGLER-ROW-VN1"
It is rooted and has TWRP version 2.8.7.2
The phone works fine, on boot I get a message saying "Your device software can't be checked for corruption please lock the bootloader" but as I say it then goes past that, boots and everything works as it should.
I would like to know how I go about updating to 6.0.1, I tried OTA but obviously that fails.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
J
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If only there was a guide that was pinned at the top of the general section (easy to find) that explained how to update. Oh wait, there is...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
I wrote that guide, it's in-depth and meticulously maintained. You'll find exactly what you need in section 10. The OTA fails because you can't apply an update to a device that has /system modified. The warning you get every boot is normal for an unlocked device and is nothing to worry about.

billycar11 said:
get factory img here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images and follow this guide http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/12/running-into-the-dreaded-missing-system-img-error-flashing-android-5-0-factory-images-heres-how-to-get-around-it/ you do not need to flash userdata.img that way you keep data but you can flash every thing else safely but skip recovery because you have twrp also you will need to reroot if you want
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I know you mean well but that guide is incorrect (fastboot flash userdata is a huge no-no). My guide is more detailed and is tailored for this device.

Heisenberg said:
If only there was a guide that was pinned at the top of the general section (easy to find) that explained how to update. Oh wait, there is...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
I wrote that guide, it's in-depth and meticulously maintained. You'll find exactly what you need in section 10. The OTA fails because you can't apply an update to a device that has /system modified. The warning you get every boot is normal for an unlocked device and is nothing to worry about.
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Opps, my bad I should stop skim reading.....
I will go check it out now, thanks for the reply and taking time out to write the guide, very much appreciated.
J

Heisenberg said:
If only there was a guide that was pinned at the top of the general section (easy to find) that explained how to update. Oh wait, there is...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
I wrote that guide, it's in-depth and meticulously maintained. You'll find exactly what you need in section 10. The OTA fails because you can't apply an update to a device that has /system modified. The warning you get every boot is normal for an unlocked device and is nothing to worry about.
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I can't see the factory image download for the MDB08L just 6.0.1 (MMB29M), can that be used or am I not able to upgrade just yet?

Heisenberg said:
I know you mean well but that guide is incorrect (fastboot flash userdata is a huge no-no). My guide is more detailed and is tailored for this device.
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yeah i know it will make things think they are the 32gb variant and erase everything anything other than that? but in the future i will link your guide then
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jaylam said:
I can't see the factory image download for the MDB08L just 6.0.1 (MMB29M), can that be used or am I not able to upgrade just yet?
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you still get the imgs from where i linked the latest for the 6p is 6.0.1 (MMB29M) download that and then follow @Heisenberg s guide that they linked to

billycar11 said:
yeah i know it will make things think they are the 32gb variant and erase everything anything other than that? but in the future i will link your guide then
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you still get the imgs from where i linked the latest for the 6p is 6.0.1 (MMB29M) download that and then follow @Hisenberg s guide that they linked to
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Excellent, thank you very much.
Doing it now.
J

jaylam said:
I can't see the factory image download for the MDB08L just 6.0.1 (MMB29M), can that be used or am I not able to upgrade just yet?
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I thought you wanted to update? So MMB29M should be thee images you're looking for.

Heisenberg said:
I thought you wanted to update? So MMB29M should be thee images you're looking for.
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It is yes apologies I am a n00b to this and got confused, I didn't realise MMB29M was what I am upgrading to I thought I had to match my number with one on the download page if that makes sense.
Anyway I have just followed the guide and now at 6.0.1 and fully rooted.
Thank you for your help and the guide.
J

jaylam said:
It is yes apologies I am a n00b to this and got confused, I didn't realise MMB29M was what I am upgrading to I thought I had to match my number with one on the download page if that makes sense.
Anyway I have just followed the guide and now at 6.0.1 and fully rooted.
Thank you for your help and the guide.
J
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Awesome, glad to help.

jaylam said:
It is yes apologies I am a n00b to this and got confused, I didn't realise MMB29M was what I am upgrading to I thought I had to match my number with one on the download page if that makes sense.
Anyway I have just followed the guide and now at 6.0.1 and fully rooted.
Thank you for your help and the guide.
J
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Did u flash over your rooted 6p? Do you have to do anything to get root again, or it remained rooted after the manual flash?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

zenkinz said:
Did u flash over your rooted 6p? Do you have to do anything to get root again, or it remained rooted after the manual flash?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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Hi,
Yes I flashed over the rooted 6p. Once done you need to re root

Related

How do I remove TWRP recovery?

I just got my second hand Nexus 6p and the bootloader came unlocked and TWRP is installed.
The updates don't work when TWRP is installed so I want to go back to the stock recovery.
How can I achieve that?
Build number: MMB29P
Android 6.0.1
January 2016 patch.
twrp has nothing to do with not being able to take an update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
read this, regardless.
Tommebaas said:
I just got my second hand Nexus 6p and the bootloader came unlocked and TWRP is installed.
The updates don't work when TWRP is installed so I want to go back to the stock recovery.
How can I achieve that?
Build number: MMB29P
Android 6.0.1
January 2016 patch.
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If you want to return to stock, use fastboot and follow section 10 of this guide by Heisenberg.
Edit: See above post lol
Soulfly3 said:
twrp has nothing to do with not being able to take an update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
read this, regardless.
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I got a notification that there's and update.
So I downloaded it and try to install it but it just takes me to TWRP and nothing happens.
Tommebaas said:
I got a notification that there's and update.
So I downloaded it and try to install it but it just takes me to TWRP and nothing happens.
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Did you read the suggestions offered to you? You remove by installing stock recovery.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
markwebb said:
Did you read the suggestions offered to you? You remove by installing stock recovery.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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Yes I read it and I'm following the steps now.
But I was just saying that I'm not able to update when TWRP is installed, this guy above said that TWRP has nothing to do with it.
Soulfly3 said:
twrp has nothing to do with not being able to take an update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
read this, regardless.
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It actually does, TWRP can't flash OTA updates.
Heisenberg said:
It actually does, TWRP can't flash OTA updates.
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:cyclops::cyclops:
I read it as tho he was flashing it via PC, not OTA.
my bad
Remove twrp
SlimSnoopOS said:
If you want to return to stock, use fastboot and follow section 10 of this guide by Heisenberg.
Edit: See above post lol
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Can we remove twrp by Nexusroot toolkit??
If yes,then what is the procedure
devlootera said:
Can we remove twrp by Nexusroot toolkit??
If yes,then what is the procedure
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I'm sure you can. I don't use toolkits so I don't know.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
Tommebaas said:
I got a notification that there's and update.
So I downloaded it and try to install it but it just takes me to TWRP and nothing happens.
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Why not just flash a custom Rom that satisfies your needs. Your already this close.
CyberpodS2 said:
Why not just flash a custom Rom that satisfies your needs. Your already this close.
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That was posted a year ago my friend
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

How to go about updating Nexus 6p angler-MMB29P(root/twrp) to MHC19I

My Nexus 6P is rooted and running Android Marshmallow (6.0.1) (supposed to be systemless but not sure anymore)
I have unlocked the bootloader and have twrp as my recovery.
I have exposed framework with some modules installed and working (notification bar clock now shows the seconds and stuff like that....)
So I recently got my Nexus 6p and the first thing I did was root and install twrp via adb and fast boot so I could use exposed framework. I would like to know what my options are in receiving ota updates? I have the Android security patch from January 1, 2016 and I just got an Android system update notification that includes a newer security patch from February and I'm not sure if I can get a specific ota that is flashable through twrp or if I'll need to back up my stuff and flash stock or if there's an easier way to do this because I'd prefer to not have to set up everything all over again.
If you need me to provide any further information about my device just tell me.
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I'm currently on build MMB29P and I have checked the Google dev page on Factory Images for Nexus Devices
And apparently MHC19I is the newest.
use flashfire
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...thout-losing-root-no-computer-needed-0168428/
fireeyeeian said:
My Nexus 6P is rooted and running Android Marshmallow (6.0.1) (supposed to be systemless but not sure anymore)
I have unlocked the bootloader and have twrp as my recovery.
I have exposed framework with some modules installed and working (notification bar clock now shows the seconds and stuff like that....)
So I recently got my Nexus 6p and the first thing I did was root and install twrp via adb and fast boot so I could use exposed framework. I would like to know what my options are in receiving ota updates? I have the Android security patch from January 1, 2016 and I just got an Android system update notification that includes a newer security patch from February and I'm not sure if I can get a specific ota that is flashable through twrp or if I'll need to back up my stuff and flash stock or if there's an easier way to do this because I'd prefer to not have to set up everything all over again.
If you need me to provide any further information about my device just tell me.
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I'm currently on build MMB29P and I have checked the Google dev page on Factory Images for Nexus Devices
And apparently MHC19I is the newest.
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I have all the OTA zips listen in my index. As previously mentioned you can use Flashfire to flash them without having to undo your modifications.
But with flashfire you will still lose all of your modifications like xposed apps? You have to redo it all? Anyone have a direct link to the new feb security update?
Heisenberg said:
I have all the OTA zips listen in my index. As previously mentioned you can use Flashfire to flash them without having to undo your modifications.
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I've used flash fire back on my s4 so this is good but
Should I disable my exposed modules before I flash with flash fire as i can also reinstall exposed along with the ota? It's my First time using exposed because my s4 has a locked bootloader.
squall458 said:
But with flashfire you will still lose all of your modifications like xposed apps? You have to redo it all? Anyone have a direct link to the new feb security update?
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Downloaded modules should stay intact. However, I am not sure if the OTA update has library changes, that may affect Xposed installation. Anyhow, simply flashing the Xposed Installer zip will suffice.
DJBhardwaj said:
Downloaded modules should stay intact. However, I am not sure if the OTA update has library changes, that may affect Xposed installation. Anyhow, simply flashing the Xposed Installer zip will suffice.
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Thanked you!
Will the latest google image for the 6p already have the security patch in it? I dont see a changelog or a timestamp so I cant tell if its just the old image.
squall458 said:
Thanked you!
Will the latest google image for the 6p already have the security patch in it? I dont see a changelog or a timestamp so I cant tell if its just the old image.
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No need to thank, just add this to your knowledge for future reference. That will be more than enough for me.
Which security patch are you talking about, specifically? The latest Google factory image as of now, contains the March security update. You can read a more detailed article here: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
DJBhardwaj said:
No need to thank, just add this to your knowledge for future reference. That will be more than enough for me.
Which security patch are you talking about, specifically? The latest Google factory image as of now, contains the March security update. You can read a more detailed article here: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
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Ok i just used flashfire to update with the image file. Made sure to follow the instructions and even got it to flash xposed for me after.
It all went smoothly. But upon reboot it looked like it was doing an android app update but it stopped and everything seems like it was before. The security update didnt work. Still says january.
squall458 said:
Ok i just used flashfire to update with the image file. Made sure to follow the instructions and even got it to flash xposed for me after.
It all went smoothly. But upon reboot it looked like it was doing an android app update but it stopped and everything seems like it was before. The security update didnt work. Still says january.
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What did you flash, image files or OTA zip?
DJBhardwaj said:
What did you flash, image files or OTA zip?
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The system image file. Not the ota one. I got it from the google developer site with my matching build.
squall458 said:
The system image file. Not the ota one. I got it from the google developer site with my matching build.
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Well then you just flash the system partition only. I would say, flash the OTA zip.
Wait! "with my matching build" ? Which build did you download?
DJBhardwaj said:
Well then you just flash the system partition only. I would say, flash the OTA zip.
Wait! "with my matching build" ? Which build did you download?
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My build is MMB29P. I got the 6.0.1 matching my build. Did I pick the wrong one?
squall458 said:
My build is MMB29P. I got the 6.0.1 matching my build. Did I pick the wrong one?
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Yes. You will need to pick MHC19I factory image, and extract the system.img from it. Flash it, and also the vendor.img too.
Every thing worked out I had downloaded the most recent build and exposed installer flashed through flash fire everything seems good so far.
DJBhardwaj said:
Yes. You will need to pick MHC19I factory image, and extract the system.img from it. Flash it, and also the vendor.img too.
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Ohhh ic! I dont pick my matching build? I just pick the last one which is the latest update?
squall458 said:
Ohhh ic! I dont pick my matching build? I just pick the last one which is the latest update?
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Picking the current build is simply reflashing it. To update, you will need to flash the system.img from the latest factory image.
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fireeyeeian said:
Every thing worked out I had downloaded the most recent build and exposed installer flashed through flash fire everything seems good so far.
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Great.
DJBhardwaj said:
Picking the current build is simply reflashing it. To update, you will need to flash the system.img from the latest factory image.
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Great.
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It worked! You are the best. Ppl like you make xda such an awesome forum! Bless you
squall458 said:
It worked! You are the best. Ppl like you make xda such an awesome forum! Bless you
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People like all of us, you, me, and everyone else, make this a better community. Belonging to different countries and cultures, and we still understand each other very well. :highfive:

Can I update?

Hi
i have rooted nexus and i got the update of 08-2016 , can i update or it will remove the root access?
Werner95 said:
Hi
i have rooted nexus and i got the update of 08-2016 , can i update or it will remove the root access?
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You will have to download the factory image and use FlashFire to flash it onto your system. Just follow the links and do what it says.
SupremeOverlord said:
You will have to download the factory image and use FlashFire to flash it onto your system. Just follow the links and do what it says.
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Thank you very much !
you helped me alot
Once you are done try to reboot into recovery. If it fails, reboot normally and use FlashFire to flash the latest version of TWRP and SuperSu.
Werner95 said:
Thank you very much !
you helped me alot
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General Section had all you need. Glad Overlord was able to help you though. Please use the search function next time you have questions that may be commonly asked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928

Getting back to stock EMUI super easily, almost no hassle

Hi everyone, today I will be telling you all how to get back to stock as long as your bootloader states "PHONE Unlocked" and "FRP Unlock"
You will need to install this, this is super duper important! https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
When installing, you will see the error: "E: Unknown command []]"
DO NOT BE AFRAID!
That is supposed to happen lol.
Installation procedure -
1. Flash this TWRP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uHjW73Th8iYKIs5m_QgwleMIOjsZd7S/view?usp=sharing
2. Wipe everything except SD card, then choose "Format data" to decrypt device
3. Reboot once again into TWRP (NOTE: If you are using USB OTG cable, make sure to plug it in AFTER TWRP is fully booted and ready to go, if you do it early, you get an error, which is weird lol. EDIT: Not sure if this error is still present in the new twrp, but it's never bad to play it safe.)
4. Flash HuRUpdater, make sure the file names are correct!
5. Reboot into stock recovery
6. Factory reset and wipe cache partition
7. Reboot
This method also enables themes to work again, so no need to worry about that!
Lots of thanks to @zxz0O0 to providing this awesome tool
And more thanks to the OpenKirin community for helping me out when flashing this! :good::good::good:
hello crayonicle, hehe im on the dot os for now, im interested going back to stock. will i get official updates backs from honor if i go back to stock using this method?
do i need to install the HuRUpdater only as the instruction shows? or follow as the link to the other thread shows?
Alvin Owen said:
hello crayonicle, hehe im on the dot os for now, im interested going back to stock. will i get official updates backs from honor if i go back to stock using this method?
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(Used to say you can't update ota... but now you can lol)
EDIT: what the...
I flashed it using the method in the original post, of course, and I got an update notification to update system! So yes, updating works!!!! lol
crayonicle said:
Most likely not, the moment you unlock bootloader, you get no updates from that point forward. Just check using this for latest version: http://pro-teammt.ru/huawei-firmware-finder/
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oh so i do need to follow the instructions in the other thread and download the official firmware for the 7x?
Hi !
Does it work to restore on the BND-L21C432B121 ? Because it's marked for 7X but does it works on all firmware versions of this device ?
Thanks !
hi op,
does this work on L24 the usa version?
What update.zip file did you use? can you point to the link?
Also, does this update take the recovery to stock with no TWRP?
vikra007 said:
hi op,
does this work on L24 the usa version?
What update.zip file did you use? can you point to the link?
Also, does this update take the recovery to stock with no TWRP?
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Yes, after flashing this via twrp, if you reboot once again to recovery, it is stock recovery, not twrp.
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/BND-L24_hw_usa/update_full_BND-L24_hw_usa.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip
You need to download all 3 files and rename them.
DaRkLinK_35 said:
Hi !
Does it work to restore on the BND-L21C432B121 ? Because it's marked for 7X but does it works on all firmware versions of this device ?
Thanks !
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Yes, this works for all Honor 7x variants.
crayonicle said:
Yes, after flashing this via twrp, if you reboot once again to recovery, it is stock recovery, not twrp.
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...BND-L24_hw_usa/update_full_BND-L24_hw_usa.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...97/f2/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip
You need to download all 3 files and rename them.
Yes, this works for all Honor 7x variants.
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What do you need to rename them to? Are the instructions for that in the thread you posted for the tool?
kingd421 said:
What do you need to rename them to? Are the instructions for that in the thread you posted for the tool?
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Yes, they are in the link for HuRUpdater, read them carefully! :good:
crayonicle said:
Yes, they are in the link for HuRUpdater, read them carefully! :good:
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I updated using the script. Thank you.
I see the OTA update but it failed to install. Do I need to relock the bootloader?
vikra007 said:
I updated using the script. Thank you.
I see the OTA update but it failed to install. Do I need to relock the bootloader?
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I would assume so. I sent a support ticket to honor regarding the issue (I had the same problem as you) but I went back to custom ROMs so I can't help you here sorry.
vikra007 said:
I updated using the script. Thank you.
I see the OTA update but it failed to install. Do I need to relock the bootloader?
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Did you try running the update again? I had a similar problem after I unrooted and reinstalled the stock recovery. It failed the first time but when I rebooted and did it again it worked.
crayonicle said:
I would assume so. I sent a support ticket to honor regarding the issue (I had the same problem as you) but I went back to custom ROMs so I can't help you here sorry.
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looks like modem update didnt update properly. I am not able to place a call. other apps seem to be fine with data. BTW, what custom rom are you using?
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vikra007 said:
looks like modem update didnt update properly. I am not able to place a call. other apps seem to be fine with data. BTW, what custom rom are you using?
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Also, which twrp to use again? Getting Failed: remote: partition length get error) when I try to flash recovery through fast boot
hey
i want to rolll back but im not able to get into twrp after succesfully flashing it.
can u help me pls
BigDiqSeitz said:
hey
i want to rolll back but im not able to get into twrp after succesfully flashing it.
can u help me pls
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So, use this twrp:
https://transfer.sh/FRHlD/Twrp_p10_lite_0.5_Pretoriano8.img
crayonicle said:
So, use this twrp:
https://transfer.sh/FRHlD/Twrp_p10_lite_0.5_Pretoriano8.img
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worked fine for me thx ))))
Does this work for bnd-l34 mate se?
madgoogler said:
Does this work for bnd-l34 mate se?
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It should.
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Can I get custom recovery on the latest S8+ exynos firmware update or is it too late?

Hi,
Title says it all. I heard about android 10 on S8+ and was interested to get lineage os 17.
Thanks in advance.
mechag said:
Hi,
Title says it all. I heard about android 10 on S8+ and was interested to get lineage os 17.
Thanks in advance.
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It works on my note 8 so I am pretty sure it will for the s8, just make sure you have the OEM toggle turned on.
stonedpsycho said:
It works on my note 8 so I am pretty sure it will for the s8, just make sure you have the OEM toggle turned on.
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But do I need to downgrade (if possible)? Don't Samsung secure/lock the bootloader more and more with every new update/patch?
Thanks.
Firmware version is G955FXXS6DSL2 btw
mechag said:
Firmware version is G955FXXS6DSL2 btw
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It is Exynos right?
You just can't downgrade bootloaders, with the build number you just posted, if you count 5 in from the end, you can see you are on bootloader 6, so you can not flash bootloader 5 or lower filmware.
As long as you have the OEM toggle turn on, you can flash TWRP and a custom rom. Just if you want to go back to stock filmware, just make sure you flash bootloader 6 or higher.
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
Also, please could someone link which twrp is the right one to flash (can I just use regular Odin as well?) because there are so many out there and I really don't want to brick.
Thanks in advance.
Bump. I am a complete newbie and I just want someone to guide me to the correct XDA thread.
Thanks in advance.
mechag said:
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
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You can not flash older bootloaders? I think, at least not in Odin, on TWRP tho I'm not sure, TBH IDK what would happen lol
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mechag said:
Also, please could someone link which twrp is the right one to flash (can I just use regular Odin as well?) because there are so many out there and I really don't want to brick.
Thanks in advance.
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If you search here on XDA you will find the TWRP post of corsicanu, that's the correct one and, there is a link for Odin
mechag said:
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
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Odin will just fail and not do anything, I screwed up something and had to reflash factory image, but didn't realize I was flashing an older bootloader version, once I tried to flash current one and it was fine

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