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[GUIDE][ROOT] How to apply OTA update and reroot your device (XXLK2) [Dirty]

First of all: All credits go to qzem, diego-ch and team win. I just explain how to apply OTA update and reroot your device.
The files you need: http://www.mediafire.com/?l3zdsxkvdek9s5x
This is what worked for me - it's very dirty, but it works.
0. BACKUP your phone with TWRP! (If you did not install the twrp kernel, do it first)
1. Download Stock ROM: here or from sammobile
2. Extract kernel from the firmware-package - or use xxlk2.tar.md5 and go to 3. if you feel adventurous (I'm not sure if the xxlk2.tar.md5 works on other devices than swiss-ones)
- Open the big *.tar.md5 with 7zip
- Extract kernel.bin.md5
- Follow the instructions described here and create a *.tar.md5 file for your kernel (use cygwin if you are on a windows machine)
3. Flash the whole Firmware with Odin (PDA file) - your data and settings won't be lost
4. Shut down your phone and go into download mode. Install the rootkernel_xxld1.tar.md5 from the package (ODIN - PDA)
5. Start your phone, check if root access is working
6. Back to Bootloader one more time - Flash your newly created kernel.tar.md5 (or the xxlk2.tar.md5) with odin
7. Start your phone - Start BusyBox and install the binaries
8. Your phone should now be updated and rooted - but without twrp! (just flash the old twrp kernel if you need twrp)

What about the binary counter ?

it will increase. I do not worry anymore about it... mine is at 14...

büscher said:
First of all: All credits go to qzem, diego-ch and team win. I just explain how to apply OTA update and reroot your device.
The files you need: ...
This is what worked for me - it's very dirty, but it works.
1. Download Stock ROM: here or from sammobile
...
3. Flash the whole Firmware with Odin (PDA file) - your data and settings won't be lost
4. Shut down your phone and go into download mode. Install the rootkernel_xxld1.tar.md5 from the package (ODIN - PDA)
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Hi, I downloaded the stock rom and flashed it. Then when I try to flash rootkernel_xxld1.tar.md5 odin says that the md5 hash value is not correct. I tried to extract the kernel.bin.md5 from it and flash it but it does not get flashed: it says succeed 0/ failed 0

büscher said:
First of all: All credits go to qzem, diego-ch and team win. I just explain how to apply OTA update and reroot your device.
The files you need: http://www.mediafire.com/?l3zdsxkvdek9s5x
This is what worked for me - it's very dirty, but it works.
0. BACKUP your phone with TWRP! (If you did not install the twrp kernel, do it first)
1. Download Stock ROM: here or from sammobile
2. Extract kernel from the firmware-package - or use xxlk2.tar.md5 and go to 3. if you feel adventurous (I'm not sure if the xxlk2.tar.md5 works on other devices than swiss-ones)
- Open the big *.tar.md5 with 7zip
- Extract kernel.bin.md5
- Follow the instructions described here and create a *.tar.md5 file for your kernel (use cygwin if you are on a windows machine)
3. Flash the whole Firmware with Odin (PDA file) - your data and settings won't be lost
4. Shut down your phone and go into download mode. Install the rootkernel_xxld1.tar.md5 from the package (ODIN - PDA)
5. Start your phone, check if root access is working
6. Back to Bootloader one more time - Flash your newly created kernel.tar.md5 (or the xxlk2.tar.md5) with odin
7. Start your phone - Start BusyBox and install the binaries
8. Your phone should now be updated and rooted - but without twrp! (just flash the old twrp kernel if you need twrp)
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Are you sure you don't lose your apps/data and settings after flashing with odin?

metalhead.mechie said:
Are you sure you don't lose your apps/data and settings after flashing with odin?
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Sure, but twrp formated my external sd card when doing the backup, lucky I had a recent backup of it in my pc

I have the XXLK2 firmware and i live in Belgium. Unfortunately, i don't see a Belgian firmware in the list. Any ways i can root my phone?

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Anthe said:
I have the XXLK2 firmware and i live in Belgium. Unfortunately, i don't see a Belgian firmware in the list. Any ways i can root my phone?
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Go to thread Root for most firmwares.
Послато са GT-I9070 користећи Тапаток 2

Thanks for the reply, but itt's not in the list there either
If needed: my device's info is listed below. Thanks
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Anthe said:
Thanks for the reply, but itt's not in the list there either
If needed: my device's info is listed below. Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38429323&postcount=568
Use guide from the first page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199

Does it matter which XXLK2 one i pick?

Anthe said:
Does it matter which XXLK2 one i pick?
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I think difference are in provider you are on. See what provider is yours, and find it on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Belgium isn't listed in the list there, so i guess there's no firmware available for my country. Well, that sucks :/

Anthe said:
Belgium isn't listed in the list there, so i guess there's no firmware available for my country. Well, that sucks :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660419
For step 7 if you can't handle it, download your firmware, extract kernel.bin.md5 from it and post it there. After rooting use Triangle Away to remove binary counter.

Full stock receiving an update today

I just happened to do a software check, and it is downloading a new version. Any ideas? I was already on Lollipop.

Milkman00 said:
I just happened to do a software check, and it is downloading a new version. Any ideas? I was already on Lollipop.
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More than likely security update for stagefright vulnerability. S5 got theirs a week or so ago.

pre4speed said:
More than likely security update for stagefright vulnerability. S5 got theirs a week or so ago.
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400 megs for Stagefright? That seems pretty big.

OC2
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Milkman00 said:
400 megs for Stagefright? That seems pretty big.
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Yeah it was 380 for the S5 too.

Thanks for the info. This was the only site that had ANY information about the update.

I'm on Lollipop, but Rooted. Will this update take away root by any chance?

My question exactly!

sibenj said:
I'm on Lollipop, but Rooted. Will this update take away root by any chance?
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Typically these updates do remove root. Best to wait until someone has a root method figured out for the new update.

sibenj said:
I'm on Lollipop, but Rooted. Will this update take away root by any chance?
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I just updated via the OTA method on AT&T. Rebooted twice. I still have root (verified by Root Checker). Here's my About page:
Here's the root checker pic:
I now have OC2. Update OTA with confidence!
I originally rooted OC1 (Lollipop) by following the Root/OC1 method.
EDIT: I just checked for stagefright vulnerability (via Stagefright detector). It reports that my device is NOT VULNERABLE. Nice.
I took the chance because this site has helped me in sooo many ways. It's the least I could do. Thanks everyone.

I'm rooted and my update failed at 26%
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Update failed for me at 25% too. I'm rooted OC1.

Does this update do more than just fix the stagefright exploit?
If not, then kmokhtar already posted a flashable update fix for stagefright which works great.

Could you post a link to that? I have been unable to find it via xda search, google search, browsing in note 3 forums...

Why is this 'update' 5.0? I could have sworn it was just up to 5.1.1

KestrelX said:
Could you post a link to that? I have been unable to find it via xda search, google search, browsing in note 3 forums...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...stagefright-vulnerability-fix-note-3-t3175087

Can confirm that the update worked for me on rooted OC1, now shows OC2 and I retained full root on my phone.

ATT Ota file
https://mega.nz/#!TdE02KwJ!m4pkNivN9q2ZB7hGuXFiq872UoB8D-F-QpiPVX4sWI0

mine worked I am still rooted no problems no failure

peterson65 said:
mine worked I am still rooted no problems no failure
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Those like me who have installed modded apps like S6 and have mixed in deodexed files, the OTA will fail. the OTA installer MD5 checks the system files and if any fail it will abort the Update. Any deodexed system files will also abort the Update
How to updated to OC2 if your OTA failed
1. Download and unzip and copy this Folder to OC1 stock root backup to your TWRP backup folder,
\TWRP\BACKUPS\0b70b440\N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup
2. Copy OC1 kernel recovery installer to your sdcard SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
*** You can also go ahead and copy Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03[1].apk and NC2 Flasher to your sdcard ***
3 Download the OC2 OTA 2400258.cfg
rename the 2400258.cfg OC2 to 2400258.zip and copy to your sdcard
4 Install the OC1 backup,
N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup.zip
5. Install OC1 Kernel
SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
6. (I did a factory wipe , but Warning you will loose UserData settings and Apps you installed) You might try without but if you had a custom SystemUI and Touchwiz as I did it might FC because you have setting in Userdata pertaining to the Custom apps that you will over write with the OC1 backup.
7. Select Reboot and then select Recovery to boot to stock recovery and install as a update from external storage. mine installed with no issues.
8. To get safe strap back working Download and copy Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03[1].apk to sdcard (if you have not done yet)
9. Download and copy NC2 Flasher by benwaffle
10. Install Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03, run app and install recovery ( do not press reboot to recovery, it will only take you to stock recovery)
11. Install NC2 Flasher app and then use it to boot to recovery.
12. Do a backup of your new OC2
Now you can customized and do what you want

I Can't install Any Recovery After flashing official lollipop to note3

i flashed the lollipop official rom "N900XXUEBOA6_N900OXEEBOA7_SKZ.zip" for Kazakhstan to prepare to install on of the developer roms which demand installing official lollipop before it, then when i try to install any recovery i got a failed message on Odin can any one help me ?

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i did like that and tried CWM and TWRP and CF but i feel there is some thing wrong i do

I have the same problem since I install this ROM... I don't understand why, too.

SmaoSakr said:
i did like that and tried CWM and TWRP and CF but i feel there is some thing wrong i do
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lenuldechezandroid said:
I have the same problem since I install this ROM... I don't understand why, too.
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Disable Reactivation Lock, and then install the recovery.

Uzair40 said:
Disable Reactivation Lock, and then install the recovery.
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You are great thanks alot bro :victory:

I don't have a "Reactivation Lock" option under Security options in Lollipop 5.0 stock. I am missing somthing.

So... is there a step by step guide to use odin? I don't know what some options mean and searching in google isn't helping me very much...
I want to flash TWRP in my lollipop note3

diogofd8 said:
So... is there a step by step guide to use odin? I don't know what some options mean and searching in google isn't helping me very much...
I want to flash TWRP in my lollipop note3
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0. Download latest Odin
1. Download latest TWRP, extract in same directory with odin
2. Shut down
3. Press Audio Down, Power and Start at the same time
4. Press Audio Up
5. Start Odin on Windows, select PDA, chose twrp tar
6. Click Start and cross your fingers.

Bogdan45 said:
0. Download latest Odin
1. Download latest TWRP, extract in same directory with odin
2. Shut down
3. Press Audio Down, Power and Start at the same time
4. Press Audio Up
5. Start Odin on Windows, select PDA, chose twrp tar
6. Click Start and cross your fingers.
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why cross my fingers? is there a risk of brick?
what do I do if I don't have fingers?

Whenever you flash anything to a phone, there is always the possibility of something going wrong, such as a power failure, flashing incorrectly, etc.

I know that, that's why I want to make sure I do everything right first!

Just scaring you, you cna always reinstall the stock ROM or whatever you like

Its simple for flash/install TWRP
SmaoSakr said:
i flashed the lollipop official rom "N900XXUEBOA6_N900OXEEBOA7_SKZ.zip" for Kazakhstan to prepare to install on of the developer roms which demand installing official lollipop before it, then when i try to install any recovery i got a failed message on Odin can any one help me ?
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Just goto playstore and download TWRP manager.
open that app and select ur model and download the latest version of twrp which u want

Root + TWRP Marshmallow D855 (30b)

Works 100% in baseband B/C/F/A/D 16/32
for those who installed the 30b.kdz GLOBAL and EUR (thanks @la pouniere ) tested by Flashtools 2014
Work fine in 30F thanks @GUZGUN
Work in 30C thanks @massaro38
Works in 30A thanks @Rusl1TA
Works in 30D thanks @bendev.xda
Works in 30E thanks @linoman8
Explain Clear Install #749 Thx to @Simone98RC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67602605&postcount=749
ONLY D855 16/32
Download this pack https://mega.nz/#F!3woXDCSK!D70sB0o-PpyKBAAH2_ujYQ
Mirror - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-nMKEOECLLxZm5feVlKWjR2N0E
Thanks a @Daniel2553 for the tutorial
Install in Order
1) Install Kingroot.apk - Rooted...
2) Install de Autorec MM.apk - Automatic reboot into recovery
3) Enter TWRP (recovery) and Flash Hacer Permisivo.zip - reboot system
4) Install SuperSU since Playstore SuperSU - No opened
5) Reboot into TWRP - (Keys PowerOff / Volumen -)
6) Install Beta-SuperSu 2.52.zip - Reboot
Finish!!!! Root PERMANENTLY and TWRP
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acb7d2SNdQk
Video thanks to @SmuTech
https://youtu.be/RqCXPxVZIsk
Sorry for my bad english

tute123456 said:
for those who installed the 30b.kdz by Flashtools 2014
ONLY D855 16/32
Download this pack https://mega.nz/#F!3woXDCSK!D70sB0o-PpyKBAAH2_ujYQ
Install in Order
1) Install KingRoot - Rooted...
2) Install Autorec MM - Automatic reboot into recovery then finish
3) Enter TWRP and Flash Hacer Permisivo.zip - reboot system
4) Install Super since Playstore - No necesary opened
5) Reboot into TWRP - Keys PowerOff+Volumen -
6) Install Beta-SuperSu 2.52.zip - Reboot
Finish!!!! Root PERMANENTLY and TWRP
Sorry for my bad english
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excellent work very helpful thread for many peoples to not have very good experience with flashing.

Amaranth` said:
excellent work very helpful thread for many peoples to not have very good experience with flashing.
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thanks!

Think he means super user from play store
Verstuurd vanaf mijn LG-D855 met Tapatalk

at the 3rd step he means to flash that zip with TWRP app? or TWRP recovery?

ilooze said:
at the 3rd step he means to flash that zip with TWRP app? or TWRP recovery?
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from recovery

Maniakk said:
Install Super since Playstore WTF?
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SuperSU... sorry https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu

Supersu cannot update binary?

meisking1 said:
Supersu cannot update binary?
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no need to update binary

meisking1 said:
Supersu cannot update binary?
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are you sure that you did the whole thing step by step as showed in the OP? NOTICE!! after you flash the permissive.zip and then install super su app, don't open supersu!!!! follow the steps and flash supersu.zip and after that open supersu app!!!

KingRoot is unnecessary
This procedure works with me 100%
Reboot to twrp
Full wipe
Flash V2 zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-t2961073
Flash LG-D85530B-Flashable.Boot-AutoV2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-d855-30b-images-kdz-flashables-t3282012
Flash https://mega.nz/#!gwFhDAIb!ElPjTOntEBQfTFobc_7yT5B9IoV10nGotozKUyypoAU permissive zip (most important part don't forget to flash this)
Flash beta supersu 2.52 https://mega.nz/#!M5tkgDoR!eWGHs5O29cr4f-W08_QU4HA-n-JHI7uP6fiW-8pOwbw
Flash sharpening mod 3.5 and reboot system http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/fix-sharpening-mod-script-1-0-beta-t2957648

ilooze said:
are you sure that you did the whole thing step by step as showed in the OP? NOTICE!! after you flash the permissive.zip and then install super su app, don't open supersu!!!! follow the steps and flash supersu.zip and after that open supersu app!!!
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I opened after flashing supersu package

coki4 said:
KingRoot is unnecessary
This procedure works with me 100%
Reboot to twrp
Full wipe
Flash V2 zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-t2961073
Flash LG-D85530B-Flashable.Boot-AutoV2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-d855-30b-images-kdz-flashables-t3282012
Flash https://mega.nz/#!gwFhDAIb!ElPjTOntEBQfTFobc_7yT5B9IoV10nGotozKUyypoAU permissive zip (most important part don't forget to flash this)
Flash beta supersu 2.52 https://mega.nz/#!M5tkgDoR!eWGHs5O29cr4f-W08_QU4HA-n-JHI7uP6fiW-8pOwbw
Flash sharpening mod 3.5 and reboot system http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/fix-sharpening-mod-script-1-0-beta-t2957648
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this is for those who flashed the KDZ! We don't have TWRP until we do it with this method!
You have the flashable 6.0 so you have TWRP and root but those who flashed 6.0 with KDZ does not have TWRP and root neither!

Maniakk said:
@tutel123456
The fourth point is not needed. I think so
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no is necesary

ilooze said:
are you sure that you did the whole thing step by step as showed in the OP? NOTICE!! after you flash the permissive.zip and then install super su app, don't open supersu!!!! follow the steps and flash supersu.zip and after that open supersu app!!!
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yes

ilooze said:
this is for those who flashed the KDZ! We don't have TWRP until we do it with this method!
You have the flashable 6.0 so you have TWRP and root but those who flashed 6.0 with KDZ does not have TWRP and root neither!
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exactly

tute123456 said:
exactly
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if you use kdz file, it's mean you use modem from 30B so no need modem from 21A?
can you share picture software/modem version?

u_know_me said:
if you use kdz file, it's mean you use modem from 30B so no need modem from 21A?
can you share picture software/modem version?
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no need modem v21a
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tute123456 said:
no need modem v21a
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Was there previously any other need for modem v21a, other than root?

TheGripper said:
Was there previously any other need for modem v21a, other than root?
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no,

[TOOL][OP5T] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the OnePlus 5T's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
​

Development starts, nice !

75markus said:
Development starts, nice !
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Yes i have it ready from 2 days ago

is twrp available for the oneplus 5t

Hi, this tool compatible with OP5 or only for 5T? Thanks.

hypergamer1231 said:
is twrp available for the oneplus 5t
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Yes there is available a beta twrp for op5t, i will update it when another better will come
neoalex13 said:
Hi, this tool compatible with OP5 or only for 5T? Thanks.
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Both devices are supported

Where is Stock Recovery for OP5T?

I wanted to know to flash original firmware/update is it required to have original recovery or can it be done with twrp.
I can remember on the oneplus one twrp was sufficient for original firmware.

Normas Interruptor said:
Where is Stock Recovery for OP5T?
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The stock recovery is not available at the moment, oneplus doesn't release it and noone have extracted it
adamo86 said:
I wanted to know to flash original firmware/update is it required to have original recovery or can it be done with twrp.
I can remember on the oneplus one twrp was sufficient for original firmware.
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If you want you can manually flash stock oneplus rom with twrp or stock recovery, this tool flash stock rom through fastboot but the OnePlus 5T fastboot stock rom is not available for now

Can I just unlock bootloader and root and still update latest updates.
Also is anything broken when unlocking bootloader like certain features etc

adamo86 said:
Can I just unlock bootloader and root and still update latest updates.
Also is anything broken when unlocking bootloader like certain features etc
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If you unlock the bootloader you will continue to get updates, but if you root the phone you will not get official update, you will flash full rom with twrp all times

Does the all-in-one tool kit work on a Mac?

redvw said:
Does the all-in-one tool kit work on a Mac?
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No, it works only in windows

mauronofrio said:
If you unlock the bootloader you will continue to get updates, but if you root the phone you will not get official update, you will flash full rom with twrp all times
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After unlocking bootloader the device would be erased. I wanted to know if the same applies if I flash twrp recovery. Thank you.
I'm planning to unlock bootloader load all my apps etc and then when stock recovery is available flash twrp.

adamo86 said:
After unlocking bootloader the device would be erased. I wanted to know if the same applies if I flash twrp recovery. Thank you.
I'm planning to unlock bootloader load all my apps etc and then when stock recovery is available flash twrp.
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If you flash the twrp you should not re erase memory. If you want i can extract the stock recovery from your phone

mauronofrio said:
If you flash the twrp you should not re erase memory. If you want i can extract the stock recovery from your phone
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I haven't received the device yet. How is it extracted?

adamo86 said:
I haven't received the device yet. How is it extracted?
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Need an unlocked bootloader, then only boot (not flash) the twrp and extract the stock recovery image in the phone then upload it and it's all

mauronofrio said:
Need an unlocked bootloader, then only boot (not flash) the twrp and extract the stock recovery image in the phone then upload it and it's all
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So I use twrp as boot to back up stock recovery is that correct.

adamo86 said:
So I use twrp as boot to back up stock recovery is that correct.
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Is not a simple backup but a real copy, and yes something like that

mauronofrio said:
Is not a simple backup but a real copy, and yes something like that
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Is there a step by step process which I can use.
Also I'm sure I saw stock firmware on another thread for 5t.
Can't the recovery be extracted from stock firmware.