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About rooting.

I unlocked my VNS-L21 with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
I want to root the phone now.
In the guide it says that i must install TWRP and afterwards i can root.
AFAIK, from my experience with other phones, when i install TWRP it will mess up my current OS so i would need to install other OS.
Is that correct or if i install TWRP and then Root, the phone will boot normally to STOCK OS?
#NoobQuestion.

Dorin21 said:
I unlocked my VNS-L21 with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
I want to root the phone now.
In the guide it says that i must install TWRP and afterwards i can root.
AFAIK, from my experience with other phones, when i install TWRP it will mess up my current OS so i would need to install other OS.
Is that correct or if i install TWRP and then Root, the phone will boot normally to STOCK OS?
#NoobQuestion.
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In twrp you have an option to flash SUPERSU.

Dorin21 said:
I unlocked my VNS-L21 with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
I want to root the phone now.
In the guide it says that i must install TWRP and afterwards i can root.
AFAIK, from my experience with other phones, when i install TWRP it will mess up my current OS so i would need to install other OS.
Is that correct or if i install TWRP and then Root, the phone will boot normally to STOCK OS?
#NoobQuestion.
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you basically need to unlock the bootloader after requesting a code for it, then you can fastboot flash twrp, and then you can root it. your phone will be factory reset, but rooted.
twrp doesn't change anything in any rom.

mjz2cool said:
you basically need to unlock the bootloader after requesting a code for it, then you can fastboot flash twrp, and then you can root it. your phone will be factory reset, but rooted.
twrp doesn't change anything in any rom.
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I already unlocked it.
So after i root it will normally boot in stock rom?

Dorin21 said:
I already unlocked it.
So after i root it will normally boot in stock rom?
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Yes,it will be the same,but with root

Thank you all.

root without custom recovery

Guys is that possible to root without flashing twrp recovery? Some says it's possible with magisk manager app which does not require custom recovery. I tried with kingroot but failed... Kindly help on this because I don't want to flash custom roms but I need root.

drganbds said:
Guys is that possible to root without flashing twrp recovery? Some says it's possible with magisk manager app which does not require custom recovery. I tried with kingroot but failed... Kindly help on this because I don't want to flash custom roms but I need root.
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It's impossible as you can see kingroot was also failed. You need an unlocked device with a custom installed.

drganbds said:
Guys is that possible to root without flashing twrp recovery? Some says it's possible with magisk manager app which does not require custom recovery. I tried with kingroot but failed... Kindly help on this because I don't want to flash custom roms but I need root.
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1. its impossible to root without custom recovery
2. Magisk needs custom recovery
3. I have never had any luck in rooting any of my phones using king-root. it will not work on Xiaomi Rn3 or Rn4. not sure about other device
4. Custom ROM is different and Custom recovery is different, - To root you NEED custom recovery. Custom ROM can only be installed after rooting and its purely your choice.
Hope my answer helped. Feel free to get back if any doubts

You can temporarily boot into twrp and install root if you have unlocked bootloader

talsur2002 said:
You can temporarily boot into twrp and install root if you have unlocked bootloader
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Indeed. With fastboot, you can boot into a local (ie, on your PC) copy of TWRP
Code:
fastboot boot mytwrp.img

DarthJabba9 said:
Indeed. With fastboot, you can boot into a local (ie, on your PC) copy of TWRP
Code:
fastboot boot mytwrp.img
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After issuing this cmd, it never boots into TWRP recovery. Can you pls help me.

b56r1 said:
After issuing this cmd, it never boots into TWRP recovery. Can you pls help me.
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1. Go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re.../official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3807479
2. Follow the steps in numbers 1, 5, 6, and 8, in the "B. INSTALLATION - if you have stock miui Recovery" section (if you only want to boot, but not to flash TWRP).

Can I root and keep the stock ROM?

I have bought an LG G6 (US997) and planning on rooting it.
Can it be rooted and keep the stock ROM?
TIA

Yes course it can lol.

Yeah you can
I have rooted h870 with stock rom but when you get a new ota you can't install then you need a zip file for the new update and install it with your twrp

Thanks for the replies!
So, the G6 will be rooted the moment I unlock the bootloader?

No ! after unlocking the bootloader you need to install twrp and root ( superSu or Magisk ) for your phone but before doing it your phone need to be a free carrier
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/recovery-twrp-lg-g6-us997-unofficial-t3629883
So you have 3 steps
1-Unlock bootloader
2-Flash twrp
3-Flash root
Good luck and be carefull to no brick your phone or lose your data

You should really do some more research before doing this. You clearly don't have a clue.

DamiDev said:
No ! after unlocking the bootloader you need to install twrp and root ( superSu or Magisk ) for your phone but before doing it your phone need to be a free carrier
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/recovery-twrp-lg-g6-us997-unofficial-t3629883
So you have 3 steps
1-Unlock bootloader
2-Flash twrp
3-Flash root
Good luck and be carefull to no brick your phone or lose your data
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When you say Flash root , do I simply install SuperSU? If yes, what method of installation works? Play Store, ADB, or TWRP?
Thanks again.

sp_1st_timer said:
When you say Flash root , do I simply install SuperSU? If yes, what method of installation works? Play Store, ADB, or TWRP?
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I'd recommend Magisk over SuperSU at this point. Download the Magisk zip and flash it with TWRP.
If you don't root immediately after installing TWRP, your phone will revert to the stock recovery on the next boot.
Try this guide, it will answer some of your questions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/official-lg-g6-bootloader-unlock-t3614719

help please

my oneplus 6t has the red ! warning and will not boot. i can get into the stock recovery menu and the fastboot menu. can someone please help me.
i unlocked my bootloader
installedd twrp (which i can only seem to get the stock recovery)
rooted
installed custom rom
and thats what i get when it rebooted.
am i just screwed or is there hope for my phone ?

skaroger867 said:
my oneplus 6t has the red ! warning and will not boot. i can get into the stock recovery menu and the fastboot menu. can someone please help me.
i unlocked my bootloader
installedd twrp (which i can only seem to get the stock recovery)
rooted
installed custom rom
and thats what i get when it rebooted.
am i just screwed or is there hope for my phone ?
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Go to below link, download and flash latest fastboot ROM.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6t-t3862516
If that does not work, use MS tool to recover phone to factory state.

Thanks this worked for me. Was freaking out a little. The scene has really changed since I've been here.

skaroger867 said:
Thanks this worked for me. Was freaking out a little. The scene has really changed since I've been here.
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As an FYI, in order to root on this phone, assuming you are using Magisk (recommended) you will need to:
Unlock bootloader
Install custom rom (Optional step, but also recommended)
Then flash TWRP zip (This phone, TWRP is part of the boot.img)
Boot the phone
Reboot to recovery
Install GAPPS (OpenGAPPS Stock recommended personally, but any should work)
Then flash Magisk

sandix said:
As an FYI, in order to root on this phone, assuming you are using Magisk (recommended) you will need to:
Unlock bootloader
Install custom rom
Then flash TWRP zip (This phone, TWRP is part of the boot.img)
Boot the phone
Reboot to recovery
Install GAPPS (OpenGAPPS Stock recommended personally, but any should work)
Then flash Magisk
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Custom rom is not required for root

bladestonez said:
Custom rom is not required for root
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Correct. I edited my comment to reflect that, however since OP installed a custom rom, I put the step in since I figured he would have asked about it.

sandix said:
As an FYI, in order to root on this phone, assuming you are using Magisk (recommended) you will need to:
Unlock bootloader
Install custom rom (Optional step, but also recommended)
Then flash TWRP zip (This phone, TWRP is part of the boot.img)
Boot the phone
Reboot to recovery
Install GAPPS (OpenGAPPS Stock recommended personally, but any should work)
Then flash Magisk
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Ok so my phone currently is bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk. So if I want to install a custom rom I flash in twrp, then flash twrp (while still in twrp), boot phone, reboot to recovery, flash gapps then flash magisk?

read the OP in any custom rom you want to flash, and the dev will have the details on how to flash..

skaroger867 said:
Ok so my phone currently is bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk. So if I want to install a custom rom I flash in twrp, then flash twrp (while still in twrp), boot phone, reboot to recovery, flash gapps then flash magisk?
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Essentially. Each custom ROM is differrent, so make sure to read the OP of each custom ROM you try to confirm flashing instructions but that's the **general** flashing method I use. Magisk is overwritten with each flash because Magisk installs to the same partition as the kernel.

How do I get a stock backup after flashing magisk? (for ota)

So I've read a bunch of stuff and everything I've read tells me to do the same thing that I've already done. Also those thread seemed pretty old so....
Anyway I need a stock backup so I can perform OTA update but I don't have one. this is what I did
I used msmtool to start over
pushed through setup
unlocked bootloader switch in developer settings
unlocked bootloader in fastboot
updated android
fastboot boot twrp.img
wiped everything
flashed magisk.zip
(I didn't install TWRP because I am under the impression I can't pass safteynet with a custom recovery am I wrong about this?)
installed magisk.apk
So what step am I missing to save the stock backup so I can uninstall magisk for OTAs?
I had a Pixel for 3 years that had a broken fastboot and so I couldn't unlock the bootloader and never got to learn about the new AB partitioning until now. so I'm a little behind
Thanks

GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
(I didn't install TWRP because I am under the impression I can't pass safteynet with a custom recovery am I wrong about this?)
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Unlocking the bootloader can make you fail safety net, much less Magisk if its not set up right. The recovery wont matter.
My guide here is for installing Lineage, however Step 5 will work for OOS too and make you pass safety net. So feel free to install TWRP.
I recommend Funk Wizards Guide on installing TWRP. Also note the section on EFS backups.
Look into TWRP backups, I dont use them, but I know its not straight forward unfortunately.

So when I'm flashing the magisk file in TWRP, does it save a copy of the image it's modifying? And where does it save that image? Also where should i put that image so I can uninstall-> Restore Images?