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[Q] Boot animation stopping kitkat update

Hi all!!
On my Nexus 7 2012 (rooted) I'm running android 4.3 rom and I'm trying to manually update it to the new 4.4. It's not letting me flash the update because I changed the boot animation, and (of course) I forgot to backup the stock animation before adding the new one. I downloaded the stock "X" animation from someone and replaced the old one with the stock animation, but it still comes up with an error. Is there any way I can get it back to it's unaltered state so the update won't flag it as a problem? Also, if that's the only thing I altered and I can get it back to normal, can I just wait for the OTA update?
Other info:
Running M-Kernel
Using TWRP
Thanks!!

Same here

Download the factory image for 4.4 and flash it over adb, can't go wrong with that. Only thing is you'll have to re-root and reflash TWRP after that.
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cr0wnest said:
Download the factory image for 4.4 and flash it over adb, can't go wrong with that. Only thing is you'll have to re-root and reflash TWRP after that ...
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+1 on flashing the factory image via ADB - easy enough to re-install Custom Recovery & then Root by pushing SU v1.69
Otherwise, if running TWRP - look here, download the zip file and flash it from Recovery (first, full wipe - cache, dalvik & factory reset) - it will bring you to KitKat 4.4 (KRT16O)
There is a minor update (1.4MB in size) to KRT16S - flash it next once it's downloaded, and, then, reinstall TWRP and then root it.
Setup tablet, restore google account & customize home screen - enjoy.
Backup important files & data first, as always.

Process of installing ota after reverting back to stock miui from custom roms.

I have reverted back to MIUI 8(8.0.3 malmidg),for some reasons,but I was unable to install the OTA for 8.0.8.0 via twrp.so I mounted the system part read only in twrp and installed mi land recovery available in mi forum...Now when I am installing OTA it shows "Installing MIUI update",but nothing updates.Pls help me to solve this problem..any one here with same problem??pls reply how you recovered..Thanx.

yea for some reason installing OTA's even with fireflash is a issue, id like to install otas on my stock miui v8 weekly with root and unlocked BL

first, you should have 2 things:
1. Stock recovery.img, (taken from fastboot rom)
2. Stock Rom (Stable/ Dev)
How To:
1. Copy it to internal storage
2. Go to TWRP, wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik/art cache.
3. Flash Stock Rom and then reboot.
4. @ home, reboot to recovery again (go to updater app to do this), after on TWRP, flash stock recovery, then reboot again to system.
5. @ home, goes to updater, flash again stock rom with it. (open option, choose choose update package)
6. Well, you should have OTA right now.
It works on mine.
Redmi 3x, China Dev 6.11.17

gandrigoes said:
first, you should have 2 things:
1. Stock recovery.img, (taken from fastboot rom)
2. Stock Rom (Stable/ Dev)
How To:
1. Copy it to internal storage
2. Go to TWRP, wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik/art cache.
3. Flash Stock Rom and then reboot.
4. @ home, reboot to recovery again (go to updater app to do this), after on TWRP, flash stock recovery, then reboot again to system.
5. @ home, goes to updater, flash again stock rom with it. (open option, choose choose update package)
6. Well, you should have OTA right now.
It works on mine.
Redmi 3x, China Dev 6.11.17
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many thanks for this info. I have been searching for this proper steps. will this this process re lock bootloader? what if I want twrp back as recovery? what to do then?

nafeesdipta said:
many thanks for this info. I have been searching for this proper steps. will this this process re lock bootloader? what if I want twrp back as recovery? what to do then?
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Once you unlock the bootloader, it stays unlocked. I've switched back and forth between MIUI, CM13 and RR but my bootloader was never locked.

nafeesdipta said:
many thanks for this info. I have been searching for this proper steps. will this this process re lock bootloader? what if I want twrp back as recovery? what to do then?
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Better stay at china dev, it has native root. So if you want to get twrp, root, than flash twrp.img via flashify.
Or, if on global/stable, flash twrp via fastboot
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[GUIDE] How to get CM 14.1 working.

Hi,
So I have created this thread just because I can see many people creating new threads as after flashing CM 14.1, their phone doesn't boot up. So for all those who are going to flash CM 14.1 or have already flashed it and can't get it working, this thread is for you.
What you will need:
1. Rooted OnePlus X (Obviously)
2. Custom Recovery (TWRP recommended)
3. Latest CM 14.1 build
4. Arsenic Kernel or BlackReactor Kernel
So this is how you get CM 14.1 working on your OPX (make sure your battery is above 80% just to be sure that nothing will go wrong considering battery's point of view)
Make sure you have backed up everything before performing the following steps as the process will wipe your data completely. (I would recommend to take a Titanium backup of all user apps and then taking a nandroid backup of system and data)
1. Download the required files and place them in your SD Card or internal storage
2. Reboot your device into recovery
3. Go to wipe, and swipe to factory reset (Note! This will completely wipe all the data from your device including app data and SMS! This won't wipe the contacts but just to be safe, have a backup of all your contacts)
4. Go to Wipe again, and go to Advanced wipe, select the following partitions - System, Cache, Dalvik cache. Swipe to wipe (Note! Make sure you have a backup of the System as this will wipe the Operating System from your phone!) Although this step isn't necessary, I like to do it.
5. Go to install, and direct to the location where you have saved the CM 14.1 zip file and the kernel. Select the files, and swipe to flash.
6. If you want anything else in your system, direct to that location, select the zip file, and swipe to flash. (Note! You need not flash the SuperSU zip file as CM offers Root access in developer options)
7. Reboot your system and wait for it to boot.
Viola! Your device is now running official CM 14.1 nightly.
Hope this helps! ?
Downloads:
1. Latest CyanogenMod nightly - found here https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=onyx
You can have any version of the nightly as long as it is CM 14.1
2. Arsenic Kernel R32 (or R31) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/development/kernel-arsenic-kernel-r2-t3422020
Open the above thread and follow the guide
OR
Black Reactor kernel v1.0 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/development/kernel-blackreactor-kernel-oneplus-x-t3460989

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Good Evening, @aamodjoshi23 THX a Lot. You are my Hero. Finally it works.
greetings

If you're facing some Error 7 while trying to flash cm 14.1, you can try updating the bootloader following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69267239&postcount=2560
I used the Oxygen OS 3.13 full ROM as recommended, edited updater-script (following those instructions)
Immediately after flashing the OOS 3.13 rom, you don't have to reboot.
I immediately flashed twrp 3.0.3 original from https://dl.twrp.me/onyx/
I then rebooted into twrp 3.0.3 (using the reboot button in twrp, then bootloader)
Then I installed (in this order):
cm 14.1 (https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=onyx)
arsenic kernel (as recommended above)
opengapps
Not sure if this step is necessary, but I wanted to let twrp patch the rom to not overwrite twrp so I rebooted into twrp again (using reboot --> bootloader in twrp)
Then I used reboot --> system
First boot took a while, but now I have nougat!!

kenel zip every time
Do i need to flash the kenel zip every time I update the the cm 14.1 zip file?

allons-y said:
Do i need to flash the kenel zip every time I update the the cm 14.1 zip file?
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Yes, as when you flash the CM 14.1 build, the kernel that is provided with the build is also flashed, and that is not supported. So you need to flash it every time you flash a CM 14.1 build, but if you want to flash any other build, something like CM 13.0, then you need not as the kernels provided in those are supported.

aamodjoshi23 said:
Yes, as when you flash the CM 14.1 build, the kernel that is provided with the build is also flashed, and that is not supported. So you need to flash it every time you flash a CM 14.1 build, but if you want to flash any other build, something like CM 13.0, then you need not as the kernels provided in those are supported.
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Hi,
I have a very specific problem. I rooted my Oneplus x few months back and everything was fine. I use to get update notifications and after downloading it use to update automatically. But since last 2 months i download the update files but it takes me to recovery and then i cant find the zip file to flash/install. (i also started using external sd card two months back, but not sure if it has to do anything with this). I tried searching a solution on web - tried checking 'system' under Mount tab, installed an app for auto update and some more but no use. I even connected my phone in recovery mode to laptop and copied the zip file to internal memory but while flashing it gave error.
Now i am not sure what the problem is. Do i need to update my recovery or something else. Pls help.

shashanksachdeva said:
Hi,
I have a very specific problem. I rooted my Oneplus x few months back and everything was fine. I use to get update notifications and after downloading it use to update automatically. But since last 2 months i download the update files but it takes me to recovery and then i cant find the zip file to flash/install. (i also started using external sd card two months back, but not sure if it has to do anything with this). I tried searching a solution on web - tried checking 'system' under Mount tab, installed an app for auto update and some more but no use. I even connected my phone in recovery mode to laptop and copied the zip file to internal memory but while flashing it gave error.
Now i am not sure what the problem is. Do i need to update my recovery or something else. Pls help.
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First of all we need more info about your current ROM recovery etc.

Fap4k said:
First of all we need more info about your current ROM recovery etc.
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I installed CM 13.0-20160928-NIGHTLY-onyx and the recovery is: TWRP v2.8.7.0 | blu_spark r8
I'll be grateful for a solution.

shashanksachdeva said:
I installed CM 13.0-20160928-NIGHTLY-onyx and the recovery is: TWRP v2.8.7.0 | blu_spark r8
I'll be grateful for a solution.
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In October oneplus updated to 6.0.1 officially i.e OOS 3 it brings new bootloader to the device as you are using old recovery you can't flash new update..so you need to upgrade to latest bootloader by following thread available in general section or you can flash stock recovery and upgrade to latest OOS and flash whatever you want to flash..I recommend you to see how to upgrade bootloader in general section if you are planning to flash custom ROMs or if want to flash latest OOS then simply flash stock recovery and upgrade. onece you updated to OOS 3 after that you can flash new official twrp 3.0.3.0 from its official page.
Edit: for old bootloader you need stock 5.1.1 recovery..which is not available in official oneplus download page..so just follow below link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/general/guide-update-bootloader-firmware-to-t3478917

Fap4k said:
In October oneplus updated to 6.0.1 officially i.e OOS 3 it brings new bootloader to the device as you are using old recovery you can't flash new update..so you need to upgrade to latest bootloader by following thread available in general section or you can flash stock recovery and upgrade to latest OOS and flash whatever you want to flash..I recommend you to see how to upgrade bootloader in general section if you are planning to flash custom ROMs or if want to flash latest OOS then simply flash stock recovery and upgrade. onece you updated to OOS 3 after that you can flash new official twrp 3.0.3.0 from its official page.
Edit: for old bootloader you need stock 5.1.1 recovery..which is not available in official oneplus download page..so just follow below link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/general/guide-update-bootloader-firmware-to-t3478917
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I made a blunder. I read somewhere to upgrade TWRP to 3.0.3 and after doing that now i just can't access the recovery mode. When i try to boot in recovery mode the screen gets stuck with One+ logo. Then I even tried to Factory reset and the phone rebooted to the same screen stuck with logo. I longed pressed the power button and it got switched off and then again turned it on. It started and is working fine but I cant factory set it, nor cant I access recovery to flash anything.

shashanksachdeva said:
I made a blunder. I read somewhere to upgrade TWRP to 3.0.3 and after doing that now i just can't access the recovery mode. When i try to boot in recovery mode the screen gets stuck with One+ logo. Then I even tried to Factory reset and the phone rebooted to the same screen stuck with logo. I longed pressed the power button and it got switched off and then again turned it on. It started and is working fine but I cant factory set it, nor cant I access recovery to flash anything.
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This is because you flashed wrong recovery twrp 3.0.3 is for new bootloader and you are on old bootloader..that's why it all happened..so you just need to flash old recovery..then follow given link to upgrade bootloader and recovery.

shashanksachdeva said:
I made a blunder. I read somewhere to upgrade TWRP to 3.0.3 and after doing that now i just can't access the recovery mode. When i try to boot in recovery mode the screen gets stuck with One+ logo. Then I even tried to Factory reset and the phone rebooted to the same screen stuck with logo. I longed pressed the power button and it got switched off and then again turned it on. It started and is working fine but I cant factory set it, nor cant I access recovery to flash anything.
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I've got a good news and bad news for you.
The bad news is, no one has the older 2.8.x TWRP image files and there are no threads that have the download links for the older version of TWRP. So you're stuck and you have lost your recovery. You have lost everything... Having no recovery means you can't do a lot of things like factory reset, any wipe of a partition, you won't be able to update your system, you won't be able to flash zip files to enhance your experience and many more... I'm sorry my friend...
The good news is, I've got you covered. I had saved the older TWRP so that if anyone one day would need that recovery image, I would be able to help them.
Download the older TWRP from here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Ms-zaNd3SiTmpxX0UtYUV2R1k/view?usp=drivesdk
Flash it. You should get back your recovery.

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am not able to make my device android 7.0 running...
i tryed and install kernal after that but no luck, stuck on boot only 1 plus logo will appear, please recommend any solution.

Plush suthar said:
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am not able to make my device android 7.0 running...
i tryed and install kernal after that but no luck, stuck on boot only 1 plus logo will appear, please recommend any solution.
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Which ROM you are on currently?
If possible post screenshot of about device in setting.

Fap4k said:
Which ROM you are on currently?
If possible post screenshot of about device in setting.
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using resurrection remix marshmallow 6.0...

Plush suthar said:
using resurrection remix marshmallow 6.0...
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Did you ever updated bootloader?
If not than update your bootloader and install latest recovery!!

Plush suthar said:
e: unknown command (log)
e: unknown command (log)
am not able to make my device android 7.0 running...
i tryed and install kernal after that but no luck, stuck on boot only 1 plus logo will appear, please recommend any solution.
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By stuck on boot, I didn't know you meant that it showed only the OnePlus logo and not even powered by Android.
In that case, follow this guide to update your bootloader :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/general/guide-update-bootloader-firmware-to-t3478917

Uninstall Pure Nexus ROM

Hello
i am on PN ROM 7.1.2 Rooted
i want to go back to stock Rom, how
i downloaded the factory image and go to TWRP
then Factory reset and install it but tells me "FAILED"

Abdulaziz6p said:
Hello
i am on PN ROM 7.1.2 Rooted
i want to go back to stock Rom, how
i downloaded the factory image and go to TWRP
then Factory reset and install it but tells me "FAILED"
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Extract all the angler images from the OTA and fastboot flash them via your PC by connecting your phone to it and entering bootloader mode. Flash one at a time. These include system, recovery, vendor, boot etc

Help needed, ze552kl bootloop after flashing without uninstall magisk

Last working state :
1. Android O version WW-15.0410.1803.55
2. Bootloader unofficial unlocked
3. Rooted with magisk
Reason for flashing :
Update to latest Oreo then re-root but flashing failed due to magisk not being uninstalled first
Current state :
1. Able to enter fastboot
2. Twrp is intact
3. Magisk uninstalled using twrp
Actions already taken :
1. Uninstall magisk via TWRP
2. Re-flash WW-15.0410.1803.55 via TWRP
3. Wipe dalvik/cache
4. Factory reset via twrp swipe
Still stuck in bootloop
I'm thinking of flashing Oreo stock recovery prior to reflash Oreo firmware via Asus flash tool. Found Oreo stock recovery image from 15.04.10.1711.6. Is this usable? (Edit : found suitable version and bunch of other versions, big thanks to Iceboy91 on following thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/help/request-stock-recovery-boot-img-stock-t3763381 )
But before I do anything even more stupid, I need your advise on correct next moves, guys.

Flash raw oreo via Asus flash tool and all will be fine.

[email protected] said:
Flash raw oreo via Asus flash tool and all will be fine.
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Will Asus FT run properly on TWRP i/o stock recovery? Last time I did it booted to TWRP and I can't proceed. Kindly confirm if it's possible and I'll give it another try. I am left with another option which is flashing corresponding stock recovery and boot image.

To save your time from trial and error recovering from similar problem, here's what I do.
Issues :
1. Flashing raw on stock with TWRP stuck on eternal 'unzip image'
2. Flashing raw on stock ROM with stock recovery and wipe data OFF was successfull but could not enter system (stuck on Asus logo with circling progress).
Also unable to enter stock recovery at this point.
Steps taken to recover from bootloop :
1. Flash corresponding recovery and boot image to replace TWRP (BE CAREFUL WITH SOFTWARE VERSION)
2. Firstly, flash basic Oreo RAW firmware which can only boot to fastboot found on this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/how-to/updated-unlock-relock-bootloader-t3749456
3. Flash full RAW Oreo firmware found on the very same post mentioned on #2, but with WIPE DATA SELECTED.
Note : Step 2 might be skippable, up to you to try

Hey ,
If you wanna upgrade to latest Oreo update, just follow these steps (most of the users did not report any kind of bootloop)
1) Flash stock recovery
2) Sideload the latest firmware .zip
3) Reboot and flash TWRP & Magisk
Link for stock recovery/boot images by @shakalaca :
https://mega.nz/#F!lw02CLpA!hpetR2-Sec1F__gHPNRE9Q!E09B3BbA
If anything happens, RAW firmware is there for you
Note: Do not remove/uninstall Magisk via TWRP. Flashing latest update will remove Magisk automatically.

Thanks for the tip, my problem has been solved, but better solution is certainly welcomed. Will do when caught in the same situation.

Here is what I do:
Skip automatic update and do it manually through TWRP.
First flash update then reinstall latest magisk in order within TWRP.
Reboot.

sanctitude888 said:
Will Asus FT run properly on TWRP i/o stock recovery? Last time I did it booted to TWRP and I can't proceed. Kindly confirm if it's possible and I'll give it another try. I am left with another option which is flashing corresponding stock recovery and boot image.
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AFT just needs working fastboot.
Flashing raw via aft will restore all stuff to stock state.
Twrp will be replaced by stock recovery too.
I wouldn't recommend flashing stock zip via twrp.
Another way to get back to. Stock is to replace twrp by stock recovery (after wiping data, cache, system). Then flash boot.img and finally use update via SD card option from the newly installed stock recovery.
Also you can take twrp backup of stock rom (system, data, boot) and restore whenever you want to go to stock (after wiping system, data and cache).
All methods tried and tested.