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Cannot root 4.1.2

After I got my new nexus, I decided to root it. I used mskips toolkit with 4.1 and it worked like a beaut. But I can't for the life of me root 4.1.2.
Checklist:
Downloaded the drivers succesfully
Can enter ADB succesfully. Under device manager it says "Google Nexus 7 ADB interface"
Tried WugFresh's toolkit
Unlocked bootloader
Tried installing custom recovery (see below)
(Checklist to know what I have done, for people to help me and future people with problems)
The reason adding CWM or TWRP doesn't work is because the device can't be rooted. You need to be rooted to change recovery file names, and whenever I boot recovery, I get the dead android and a red ! (stock recovery).
When it sees if busybox is installed, and sends the command, it comes back negative.

I'm having the exact same problem -- generating the same set of error messages as you show at the top of your screen capture. I bought a new Nexus 7 32GB and updated it to 4.1.2 before trying to root it. At the time I hadn't read anything that told me this might be a bad idea. I figured -- update to the latest version then root it. I've tried changing how I have it connected (media or camera), what USB port I connect to, what USB cable I use, which boot options I select -- NOTHING makes a difference. I have gotten my bootloader to unlock, or so it seems, as I've got the unlocked padlock image during boot up. But I'm totally stuck on how to proceed to get root.

lesdense said:
I'm having the exact same problem -- generating the same set of error messages as you show at the top of your screen capture. I bought a new Nexus 7 32GB and updated it to 4.1.2 before trying to root it. At the time I hadn't read anything that told me this might be a bad idea. I figured -- update to the latest version then root it. I've tried changing how I have it connected (media or camera), what USB port I connect to, what USB cable I use, which boot options I select -- NOTHING makes a difference. I have gotten my bootloader to unlock, or so it seems, as I've got the unlocked padlock image during boot up. But I'm totally stuck on how to proceed to get root.
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When you run wugs toolkit to root, does it reboot your nexus? I have not rooted a 32GB yet but I have done a 16GB on 4.1.2 factory image without any problems.

There is nothing different between rooting an 8/16GB unit versus the 32GB ones. Nor does 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 matter.
I bought a 32GB one a few days ago, upgraded to 4.1.2, and had the bootloader unlocked, custom recovery installed and device rooted in about 5 minutes.
The issues you are having are why I hate these "toolkits". They don't always work properly, and when they fail, the user has no idea what's going on. It's much better for people to actually perform the steps manually so that they understand what's going on behind the scenes. Because when you understand, you can better troubleshoot problems.
Based on the errors, it looks like the toolkit failed to remount /system as writable. As such, it couldn't push the APKs for superuser, nor make the su binary suid root. Which of course would break the rest of the install script.
It's a very simply process and doesn't need a toolkit. Use the android development toolkit tools adb and fastboot.
1) adb reboot bootloader
2) fastboot oem unlock
(select yes on tablet)
3) fastboot reboot-bootloader
(confirm bootloader is unlocked)
4) fastboot erase recovery
5) fastboot flash recovery <recovery.img>
(recovery.img should be a downloaded custom recovery file - CWM or TWRP, your choice).
6) Reboot into recovery
7) adb push <superuser.zip> /sdcard/superuser.zip
(superuser.zip should be whatever recovery flashable 'root' zip you want to use).
8) Using recovery, flash the zip file.
9) Reboot
10) Done.

phonic said:
There is nothing different between rooting an 8/16GB unit versus the 32GB ones. Nor does 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 matter.
I bought a 32GB one a few days ago, upgraded to 4.1.2, and had the bootloader unlocked, custom recovery installed and device rooted in about 5 minutes.
The issues you are having are why I hate these "toolkits". They don't always work properly, and when they fail, the user has no idea what's going on. It's much better for people to actually perform the steps manually so that they understand what's going on behind the scenes. Because when you understand, you can better troubleshoot problems.
Based on the errors, it looks like the toolkit failed to remount /system as writable. As such, it couldn't push the APKs for superuser, nor make the su binary suid root. Which of course would break the rest of the install script.
It's a very simply process and doesn't need a toolkit. Use the android development toolkit tools adb and fastboot.
1) adb reboot bootloader
2) fastboot oem unlock
(select yes on tablet)
3) fastboot reboot-bootloader
(confirm bootloader is unlocked)
4) fastboot erase recovery
5) fastboot flash recovery <recovery.img>
(recovery.img should be a downloaded custom recovery file - CWM or TWRP, your choice).
6) Reboot into recovery
7) adb push <superuser.zip> /sdcard/superuser.zip
(superuser.zip should be whatever recovery flashable 'root' zip you want to use).
8) Using recovery, flash the zip file.
9) Reboot
10) Done.
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I agree with you, the problem of the tool kits, I experimented two of then
M, is that you are lost when something don't work, I lost hours and hours before understand it and do it by myself for 50 per cent .
Now that everything is good, I am very prudent with theses helpers,:good:

[Q] Flash failed - no backup

Hello,
I tried to flash my nexus 7 with a new Paranoid android rom, but i forgot to update TWRP with the latest version and when i flash my rom i had a Failed message... :crying:
Now I can only go into BootLoader and Recovery, but i don't know how to restore the stock ROM....
Is my nexus 7 totally bricked or is there a solution to restore it ?
Thank you, and happy new year !

There is. Enter bootloader mode. Download the nexus 7 toolkit from: nexus7.wonderhowto.com/how-to/definitive-guide-restore-your-nexus-7-tablet-even-if-youve-bricked-it-0145541/
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Hey Guy's i have the same problem but my device does not show up on my PC (running windows 8.1) as a drive, but does appear under device manager as an ADB device entitled 'full',
Any advice how i can add a new rom to my device with this scenario ?

Judgie351 said:
Hey Guy's i have the same problem but my device does not show up on my PC (running windows 8.1) as a drive, but does appear under device manager as an ADB device entitled 'full',
Any advice how i can add a new rom to my device with this scenario ?
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Hi, Judgie351...
It depends on what you mean by "add a new rom...".
If, as I suspect, you mean to flash a custom ROM, then that's done via a Custom Recovery such as CWM or TWRP... which first needs to be fastboot flashed.
The procedure is relatively straightforward...
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1). Unlock the bootloader (if it isn't already unlocked) with fastboot oem unlock. This, however, has the unpleasant side effect of completely wiping the device; it essentially performs a factory reset.
2). Fastboot flash a Custom Recovery (CWM or TWRP) with fastboot flash recovery custom_recovery.img
3) . Using Chrome (or any other Android browser), download the Custom ROM .zip of your choice, directly to the Nexus 7.
4). Via the bootloader, boot into your recently fastboot flashed Custom Recovery... navigate to where the Custom ROM .zip downloaded to (usually the /download folder)... and flash it. (After, of course, wiping everything other than internal storage.)
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As you can see, there is no requirement for ADB when flashing a Custom ROM ... just fastboot... and that only for unlocking the bootloader and flashing a Custom Recovery.
Once both are accomplished, ROM flashes can be handled directly from the Nexus 7 itself... without recourse to a PC... or ADB.
And when you are rooted, you can even flash new Custom Recoveries or Boot images, using the rather excellent Flashify app, without going anywhere near a PC/Mac...or ADB.
Rgrds,
Ged.

GedBlake said:
Hi, Judgie351...
It depends on what you mean by "add a new rom...".
If, as I suspect, you mean to flash a custom ROM, then that's done via a Custom Recovery such as CWM or TWRP... which first needs to be fastboot flashed.
The procedure is relatively straightforward...
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1). Unlock the bootloader (if it isn't already unlocked) with fastboot oem unlock. This, however, has the unpleasant side effect of completely wiping the device; it essentially performs a factory reset.
2). Fastboot flash a Custom Recovery (CWM or TWRP) with fastboot flash recovery custom_recovery.img
3) . Using Chrome (or any other Android browser), download the Custom ROM .zip of your choice, directly to the Nexus 7.
4). Via the bootloader, boot into your recently fastboot flashed Custom Recovery... navigate to where the Custom ROM .zip downloaded to (usually the /download folder)... and flash it. (After, of course, wiping everything other than internal storage.)
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As you can see, there is no requirement for ADB when flashing a Custom ROM ... just fastboot... and that only for unlocking the bootloader and flashing a Custom Recovery.
Once both are accomplished, ROM flashes can be handled directly from the Nexus 7 itself... without recourse to a PC... or ADB.
And when you are rooted, you can even flash new Custom Recoveries or Boot images, using the rather excellent Flashify app, without going anywhere near a PC/Mac...or ADB.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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Worked a treat - Thankyou :good:

Worked for me too !
Thank you guys for your help !!

[TWRP]Unlock huawei Honor 2 U9508/ Ascend g615

Hi everyone
This is how to unlock and install TWRP (root too) the Huawei Honor 2
The root in this process is a partial root....since Xposed and some other root features wont work because the stock Jb roms are odexed.
Warning...this process was not tested on B8xx aka emui 2.0 firmwares
It will succesfully work on :
B1xx
B5xx
B7xx
Also....you cannot flash official firmwares with unlocked bootloader...so you need to relock it in oreder to reflash a rom with dload mod
Check "HOW TO LOCK/RELOCK BOOTLOADER" bellow
So first :
IM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BREAK YOUR PHONE
COMPLETLY DESTROYED YOUR SD CARD
OR SIM CARDS NOT WORKING
....Do this at your own risk
Links Bellow.
1/Unlock Bootloader
First you need the flash tool : Here (not my tool...only sharing)
You will also need the usb drivers. You can install Hisuit and it will automatilcally install the drivers you need.
When everything is ready...enable Usb debugging on your phone
Connect the device to your pc via usb and run the tool.
---Select option 1 (so insert 1 and press enter) to install the new fastboot partition, which is able to unlock your device if you install an unsigned kernel / recovery.
---Select option 2 if you haven’t enabled usb debugging, or if you have previously flashed an unsigned partition and now your device isn’t booting.
---Select option 3 to flash a custom kernel you have previously renamed to boot.img and put on your desktop. Do NOT use dd dumps : which means do NOT use boot.img you can find in flashable rom zips.
---Select option 4 to flash a custom recovery you have previously renamed to recovery.img and put on your desktop. Do NOT use dd dumps neither here.
---Select option 5 to check if bootloader is locked, unlocked or relocked.
Congratulation...your phone is unlocked !
2/INSTALL TWRP AND ROOT
TWRP Recovery : Gdrive
Alternative TWRP Recovery : Gdrive ( Use Ctrl + S) to download and keep them in the same folder
Now after unlocking the bootloader close the unlocktool and reboot the phone in fastboot mode
After that :
1/ IF you used the first link recovery Rename the file to recovery.img ...put it on the same folder and use the unlocking tool to flash it
2/ IF you used the 2nd link (Alternative recovery) you can just run flash.bat and it will do the work
after installing recovery :
go to wipe menu...then advanced and wipe only dalvik cache
now reboot
if your phone is rooted choose do NOT root and reboot
if yours is not rooted :
hit reboot button and the phone will install the root....now all you need to do is to update supersu from the playstore
DONE
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HOW TO “RELOCK” BOOTLOADER
After your bootloader status is “unlocked”, if you want to flash a stock rom with dload method , you need to flash chinese recovery (not another one), then flash any of batty86 roms (or any other rom with both boot.img and reserved.img), let the device boot at least once, and the bootloader will be “relocked”; then you can install the original recovery and use the dload method again.
usefull links :https://huaweiascendg615.wordpress.com/
How to use chineese recovery for non chineese :Here
NOTE : I NO LONGER USE THE U9508 !
I've Bought a Samsung A5 A500FU
Credits :
TWRP team
Batty86 for his amazing tool and roms that can relock the bootloader
sorex blog for showing us how to use chineese recovery.
Hit :good: if i helped you

hello and thanks, do you have the file for bootloader unlock?? link is down

mimminou said:
Hello all xda devs and rookies
Today im showing you how to root and install TWRP 2.0.6.0 (Bootloader unlock too) on Huawei Honor 2
The root in this process is a partial root....since Xposed and some other root features wont work because the stock Jb roms are odexed...
-(Warning...this process was not tested on B8xx aka emui 2.0 firmwares
It will succesfully work on : B1xx
B5xx
B7xx
Also....you cannot flash official firmwares with unlocked bootloader...so you need to relock it in oreder to reflash a rom with dload mod
Check "HOW TO LOCK/RELOCK BOOTLOADER" bellow
So first :
IM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BREAK YOUR PHONE
COMPLETLY DESTROYED YOUR SD CARD
OR SIM CARDS NOT WORKING
....Do this at your own risk.
1/Unlock Bootloader
First you need the flash tool....Link Here (Link in first post) (not my tool...only sharing)
You will also need the usb drivers. You can install Hisuit and it will automatilcally install the drivers you need.
When every thing is ready...enable Usb debugging on your phone
Power off your phone; unplug the battery and replug it and boot up your phone in fastboot mode (power button + volum down)
Plug your phone in your computer and run flash.exe
choose 1 for chineese
choose 2 for english
Now choose unlock phone
after that choose fasboot option
Wait ~7 seconds and the phone will reboot
Congratulation...your phone is unlocked
2/INSTALL TWRP AND ROOT
Now after unlocking the bootloader you need to close flash.exe and reboot again your phone in fastboot mode
After that...open flash.exe and choose install TWRP V3 RECOVERY
NOTE : Do NOT choose Twrp touch version because its a little buggy and unstable (experimental users only)
now after the phone reboots...close the tool and reboot the phone in recovery mode using power + Volum up
go to wipe menu...then advanced and wipe only dalvik cache
now reboot to system....the recovery will notice that the phone is not rooted...
hit reboot button and the phone will install the root....now all you need to do is to update supersu from the playstore
DONE
Credits :
GenoKolar for his amazing tool and recovery and unlock script
TWRP team
EternityProject team for sharing this tool
Batty86 for his rom that can relock the bootloader
sorex blog for showing us how to use chineese recovery.
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HOW TO “RELOCK” BOOTLOADER
After your bootloader status is “unlocked”, if you want to flash a stock rom with dload method , you need to flash chinese recovery (not another one), then flash any of batty86 roms (or any other rom with both boot.img and reserved.img), let the device boot at least once, and the bootloader will be “relocked”; then you can install the original recovery and use the dload method again.
usefull links :here
How to use chineese recovery for non chineese :Here
#sorry for bad english....im using my phone
Hit :good: if i helped you
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got a new link for the flash tool? thhanks

hello bro flash toool link not working

This Thread is discontinued so i decided to update the unlocking methode one more time

[ROOT][MARSHMALLOW][HONOR 4C] Root, Recovery & Bootloader Unlock by HassanMirza01

DESCRIPTION:
Today i found the New Root & Installing Custom Recovery(TWRP) in MARSHMALLOW ROM surely...
I will Provide correct info and help......All This you are gonna do is At your Own Risk... Damage to your device of any type is at your Own Responsibility,,, Don't point finger at me or I will Just Laugh at you...
PREREQUISTES:
First of all, You should Unlock Bootloader so that on every reboot, Your Root shouldn't damage. You can unlock bootloader by simple procedure...and also enable the USB Debugging from Developers options in settings...
PROCEDURE:
FOR UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER, FOLLOW THIS
Download the Attached PC Software Named "Huawei Product ID Generator" then Extract this zip file...
Now open it, fill all Info in it and it will Generate a Product ID for your Phone....
Now go to this site Unlocking Code website
Login to this site using your Huawei id which you made in themes store or in huawei cloud!!
Use the Serial Number Written on BACK OF YOUR PHONE..!!
Fill like, smartphone>Product Model should be "HUAWEI Y300-0000"
then fill all fields and captcha also.. Click Submit and get the UNLOCKING CODE....
you can unlock bootloader wid that code then and root permanently....
After receiving the unlock code, write down the code;
Now go in your 4C's Settings>About Phone.
Then tap on Build number 10 times,,, you will get the Developers options in Last of Settings app. Open Developers option and Turn On the USB DEBUGGING.
Now connect your device to PC in MTP/FILES mode and then install the ADB drivers for it....
To install adb drivers correctly, use the Software Adb Driver Installer from here
LINK FOR ADB DRIVER INSTALLER
Full ADB folder is also attached Below.... put this folder in drive C.
Now Direct the cursor on the folder ADB, hold Shift and the right mouse button and choose "Open Command Window";
connect your phone to the PC in the "media device";
at the command prompt prescribe ADB Devices ;
then we write ADB reboot bootloader (the device will reboot mode fastboot);
then typed fastboot oem unlock **************** (where the asterisks replace unlock code);
BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED NOW!!
Now You are Ready to install TWRP recovery in Marshmallow first.... Download the Root and TWRP recovery File from here...
This File Also contain Stock Recovery of Marshmallow Rom
4C Root+TWRP by [email protected]
After this, unzip it and better come again in Fastboot Mode like above as explained, this time, move the recovery file to the adb folder which you want to install.
After that, type fastboot devices to see if your device is correctly attached to PC or Laptop. if yes then type this command in cmd to install the Custom Recovery(TWRP) in your phone.
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Then
fastboot reboot
This will reboot your phone and TWRP installed.
Gonna Done Root now... READ CAREFULLY... ROOTING MARSHMALLOW IS NOT EASY...
Download This Zip File and then Go in TWRP recovery and swipe for allow modifications...... and then flash that zip file named 1.zip...
After its done,, restart your phone and if it promp to install su, ignore it....
Open supersu app installed in your phone and let it update its binaries...when done, reboot to recovery again and this time flash This File.
Then reboot your phone and then supersu will be stable,,,
Now you have Successfully Rooted Marshmallow
Hit Thanks and Support me if you Like and get help from this thread...Thank you...
This is Based on Stock Huawei Kernel, Not compiled by Me...
Contributors:
@HassanMirza01
Mohamed A. Abd Ellatif
Version Information:
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2015-09-28
Created on: 2016-02-19
Last Updated on: 2016-04-09

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Is this is TWRP for Marshmallow? Because the recovery files.you have uploaded are dated 25th September 2015?

@mfbcool yes...this is for Marshmallow... But dont swipe allow modifications!!
Member gettin error after swiping...just do read only...

I root my device by this method yesterday
but today root not work in titanum backup
I check it by root checker and everything is ok

Even though this method works, I would not recommend moving SuperSU to system partition. I didn't moved it and still SU permissions are working fine. I say so because Chainfire in his new SuperSU adopted a 'Systemless Root' method that roots without modifying the system partition so that apps like Android Pay work properly. He achieved this by patching the Boot image and so root is installed in boot image and is enabled at every boot (that's why you may experience some boot loops after rooting). This makes taking OTA updates and unrooting the device easier as you can unroot by flashing the Stock Boot.img instead of flashing the whole system partition.
I believe moving SuperSU to system partition destroys the main purpose and idea Chainfire had while making SuperSU compatible with Marshmallow. We all know EMUI won't update on Rooted devices. So it would be a pain to reflash whole Stock System Partition before taking OTA.

Hi thanks, I'm root my mobile I'm in android 6.0 now how to get back to kikkat a stock rom from twrp

@G E N E R A L open supersu app and tick the mount name separation and restart phone... Titanium, kingroot all will recognize root
Hit thanks if it helps....
@TMDMOOSA if you wanna go back to KK, Flash stock recovery first!!
Then flash the back pkg B320, then B070
If you gets error, flash middle pkg of chc rom and then flash directly KK Rom usin stock recovery!!

hi
i have a problem
by flashing file 1.zip phone reboot twice and screen go black and nothing happens after
by flashing the ROM problem fix but i cant root my phone
i try this three times!!
what can i do?
thnx

@inshaalmirza
hello, I by mistake flash the root.zip of lollipop to my phone running marshmallow. Now my phone is stuck on bootscreen. what should I do now. adb is not working

onlyankush_s said:
@inshaalmirza
hello, I by mistake flash the root.zip of lollipop to my phone running marshmallow. Now my phone is stuck on bootscreen. what should I do now. adb is not working
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this happened for me by flashing right zip file!!!
no solution??
i wipe all the data (even system data) by custom recovery and turn off the phone and hold power volume down and up together
by doing this if you have ROM file in your sd , new ROM will be instal on your device
just please tell me how i can root my phone??

@inshaalmirza @ mfbcool please reply what to do
onlyankush_s said:
@inshaalmirza
hello, I by mistake flash the root.zip of lollipop to my phone running marshmallow. Now my phone is stuck on bootscreen. what should I do now. adb is not working
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onlyankush_s said:
@ mfbcool please reply what to do
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Flash the complete Marshmallow ROM through Stock Recovery.

matinone said:
hi
i have a problem
by flashing file 1.zip phone reboot twice and screen go black and nothing happens after
by flashing the ROM problem fix but i cant root my phone
i try this three times!!
what can i do?
thnx
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no one??
please

@onlyankush_s go in fastboot and then flash the system.img again.... Or flash stock M wid stock recovery...

@matinone there is written that flash supersu again after flashing 1.zip
Flash supersu zip too and tell... Or flash srock rom again by same method i told in most previous posr.... I am sick right now thats why replying late!!

inshaalmirza said:
@matinone there is written that flash supersu again after flashing 1.zip
Flash supersu zip too and tell... Or flash srock rom again by same method i told in most previous posr.... I am sick right now thats why replying late!!
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thanks a lot!!!
it worked
by the same steps.it look like i got lucky this time
hope you get better soon

hi
plz help
i flash stock recovery and my phone go to rescue mode
help

I have successfully built TWRP 3.0.0-0 for our device which fixes the weird swipe to allow modifications bug and is fully compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-0-0-huawei-honor-4c-t3349495
Also, to re-flash Stock ROM, you don't need to flash Stock Recovery. Huawei phones have 2 inbuilt recoveries. The second recovery (which is the Stock) can be accessed by 3 buttons method (Power + Volume Up + Volume Down).

@mfbcool i saw that thread early... Great work man... I know huawei have 2 inbuilt recoveries but 2nd one is erecovery and thats of no use at all... I tried it too many times!! If twrp 3.0 can flash update.app files,,, it gonna rocks , wish u best of luck man!! You did it

Moto e 4 xt1762 woods mediatek stuck on TWRP

Hello, i installed dotos custom rom and gapps after flashed TWRP without root access (i don't want to root my device), all was good, the custom rom work good, so to day i manage to reinstall the same rom with another time gapps (the cause is for delete some application), all was good , and i read that it's good to make a hard reset for that the rom work nicely (i do it from the setting), i do it but after that the smartphone reboot and stuck on TWRP, i reboot the system from TWRP but don't work, it open all the time TWRP, the recovery menu disaper (i use the key volume"-" and power button don't work it don't enter to the recovery mode), i can only boot to bootloader from TWRP and access fastboot mode:
=>fastboot mode
=>unlocked
i use "fastboot continu" to access system but sim don' work in this way. so i come to you for help, i want that the system work like before, thank for your patience and help.

Reboot into fastboot mode
Have at least minimal ADB interface and fastboot drivers installed
Use a command prompt to cd to ur fastboot drivers normally C:\adb
in the same folder have your TWRP recovery image.
Then use the command fastboot flash recovery [twrpfilename.img]
Then fastboot reboot
Hold power and vol down and once in the boot loader use volume up to select recovery then press power to boot into the recovery mode
Have magisk on your SD card or go to reboot and TWRP will root your device you must never try to unroot a custom ROM because at some point they will all fail and you'll be in this problem.. i have hundreds of different custom ROMs from Android 4 to 8 and not one of them has been flawless they all have issues and big problems in the end, like operating system breaking glitches your best off sticking with stock firmware and modded and debloating urselg