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This is what I have done this afternoon.
Use at your own risk, I'm not responsible for any data losing.
Environment: Oneplus One with stock CM11s XNPH30O
Steps:
1. Apply cm-11.0-XNPH25R-bacon-signed.zip from stock recovery.
2. DO NOT BOOT TO OS when update is finished. After updated, press power button until screen off.
3. Boot to fastboot mode by holding 'Power' button & 'Vol UP(+)'.
4. In fastboot mode, boot to custom recovery by
Code:
fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-bacon.img
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/bacon
5. Make a nandroid backup for data partition. (Optional)
6. Sideload OnePlusOne-BootUnlocker.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54251992&postcount=1
7. Reboot to bootloader(fastboot mode)
8. Extract cm-11.0-XNPH30O-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip and execute 'flash-radio.sh' to update radio and other binaries.
9. Flash 30O system partition only by
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
(Don't flash userdata.img or userdata_64G.img or you'll lose all your data.)
10. Reboot. The Bootloader is unlocked.
Sorry for my bad english.
Sick man, gonna try this when i get home
I am running on 33R will this work ???
Or connect to PC.. Adb backup, root, then adb restore
Cool write-up! I re-wrote the guide for use over on the OnePlus forums: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ck-the-bootloader-without-losing-data.103642/
ifg said:
This is what I have done this afternoon.
Use at your own risk, I'm not responsible for any data losing.
Environment: Oneplus One with stock CM11s XNPH30O
Steps:
1. Apply cm-11.0-XNPH25R-bacon-signed.zip from stock recovery.
2. DO NOT BOOT TO OS when update is finished. After updated, press power button until screen off.
3. Boot to fastboot mode by holding 'Power' button & 'Vol UP(+)'.
4. In fastboot mode, boot to custom recovery by
Code:
fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-bacon.img
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/bacon
5. Make a nandroid backup for data partition. (Optional)
6. Sideload OnePlusOne-BootUnlocker.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54251992&postcount=1
7. Reboot to bootloader(fastboot mode)
8. Extract cm-11.0-XNPH30O-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip and execute 'flash-radio.sh' to update radio and other binaries.
9. Flash 30O system partition only by
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
(Don't flash userdata.img or userdata_64G.img or you'll lose all your data.)
10. Reboot. The Bootloader is unlocked.
Sorry for my bad english.
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Big thanks for this guide. You saved my life. And thanks also to developers for this MOD :good:
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Dibbyo123 said:
I am running on 33R will this work ???
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Be sure to read the steps.
philicibine said:
Or connect to PC.. Adb backup, root, then adb restore
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How would this be done by steps? I'm somewhat familiar with adb {I have the SDK installed and use it for fastboot) but coming from rooting and modding mostly Samsung devices I don't have experience with this method. Could you elaborate in another thread plz? Just the back up and restore part. I can manage the unlock and root.
erad1 said:
How would this be done by steps? I'm somewhat familiar with adb {I have the SDK installed and use it for fastboot) but coming from rooting and modding mostly Samsung devices I don't have experience with this method. Could you elaborate in another thread plz? Just the back up and restore part. I can manage the unlock and root.
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i used the steps posted here. although they needed adapting for the one.
the bones of it is there though, so if you understand it, its easy to do.
Kind of went a different route but used this as a base and got it done. It was tricky but I'm unlocked, rooted, stock recovery and got most of my data back! Thanks for heads up philicibine and OP.
someone running on 33R succeeded with this MOD ???
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someone running on 33R succeeded with this MOD ???
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Yes. I was on 33R. Went to stock recovery and flashed 25R. Booted to fastboot and remotely ran twrp recovery and did a backup (in case) then flashed Bootloader unlock zip. While still in recovery, flashed 33R zip and SuperSU. I didn't extract any fastboot files, just used the flashable stock signed zip. All said and done, I had unlocked bootloader and root and back on 33R.
Now I was able to use Flashify app if I wanted a permanent custom recovery.
ralphwiggum1 said:
Yes. I was on 33R. Went to stock recovery and flashed 25R. Booted to fastboot and remotely ran twrp recovery and did a backup (in case) then flashed Bootloader unlock zip. While still in recovery, flashed 33R zip and SuperSU. I didn't extract any fastboot files, just used the flashable stock signed zip. All said and done, I had unlocked bootloader and root and back on 33R.
Now I was able to use Flashify app if I wanted a permanent custom recovery.
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Hello did this wipe the device???
also were did you download the 33R from can you please provide me the link.
Thanks
Hilmesh said:
Hello did this wipe the device???
also were did you download the 33R from can you please provide me the link.
Thanks
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This did NOT wipe my device. Look for the flashable (NOT fastboot) images in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2857110
ralphwiggum1 said:
This did NOT wipe my device. Look for the flashable (NOT fastboot) images in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2857110
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Hello ,
I am on 33 R and downloading the flash-able zip from the thread you gave. The rest of items i have already downloaded (Please see attachment). Request you to please confirm that once my 33R download is complete am i ready to proceed??? (I also have the Complete SDK Package with me)
Also can you please list me the procedure step by step. This is my very first time doing it this way as i am used to rooting my S2 and that is a totally different method using ODIN.
Hope to receive your positive reply.
Ok. Done. It worked flawlessly on 33R. Followed all the steps as mentioned by @ralphwiggum1 (Thanks a lot mate . Also Thanks to @ifg for making the basic post to be followed. See attached Rootchecker image for proof.
Please note that this procedure worked for me on a totally unrooted & never before tried rooting device with 33R. Also my device info showed Tampered bit as True & unlock bit as False. You can check it by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912. Thanks to @Mnt-XDA.
Hilmesh said:
Ok. Done. It worked flawlessly on 33R. Followed all the steps as mentioned by @ralphwiggum1 (Thanks a lot mate . Also Thanks to @ifg for making the basic post to be followed. See attached Rootchecker image for proof.
Please note that this procedure worked for me on a totally unrooted & never before tried rooting device with 33R. Also my device info showed Tampered bit as True & unlock bit as False. You can check it by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912. Thanks to @Mnt-XDA.
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Good job!
"As every guide is written with a Foreword so is this. Please try at your own risk. I am not responsible."
Next this is neither my guide nor my work. I went through all the threads as mentioned in the various links given below. All I did was follow procedure from whichever thread / post was related with my condition. Once I even got confused with too much information but then again as they if we don’t try we never know whether we would have failed or succeeded.
So I was able to do this only due the works of other people. All the credit & Thanks goes to them. I have tried and remembered and mentioned all the names. In case I have missed anyone please forgive me and point me the name and I will thank them too.
My Step by step procedure to root the device without wipe for devices who have never tried rooting their Oneplus One and are currently on 33R using the method mentioned in this thread,
Download the Recovery flashable zips of the complete ROMz - XNPH25R, XNPH33R
Follow the ADB & Fastboot Installation Procedure listed HERE(Also if you can then do read the complete post as it is very informative for Noobs like me )
Download the Oneplusone-bootunlocker.zip from HERE (Again if possible please read this complete thread too as it is also very informative)
Download the Supersu file from HERE
Download the custom recovery file from HERE
Copy both the Flashable zips, Bootunlocker, supersu files to your device
Switch off your device. And Then boot into STOCK RECOVERY by pressing the VOL DOWN & POWER key
Apply update – XNPH25R and then keep the power key pressed until the screen turns off. DO NOT REBOOT
Now boot to fastboot mode by holding the POWER button & VOL UP Key. Connect it to the PC and let it install all the drivers
Go to the SDK Installation in your PC, and within that go to the folder PLATFORM-TOOLS. Copy the “openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-bacon.img” or latest file which you must have downloaded from the TWRP site
Within the directory Press the Shift Key and right click and you will get an option “Open command Prompt here” – Do it. Type in the command
Code:
Fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-bacon.img
. Wait for 30 Seconds your device will enter into TWRP Custom recovery
Make a Nandroid backup (Optional)
Go to the install option within the recovery and select the Bootunlocker.zip. make sure the signature verification check box in unchecked. Apply the zip.
Now once again go into install option and select the XNPH33R zip and apply
I rebooted the device after Step 14 as I forgot to apply the supersu
Once again followed the same procedure to enter fastboot mode (Step 9) and loaded the custom recovery as mentioned in Step 11 and then applied the supersu zip as mentioned in Step 13. Again rebooted and device was successfully rooted with SuperSU
Next I wanted to flash Franco’s latest Kernel (franco.Kernel-nightly-r20.zip). Downloaded from HERE
Again put device in Fastboot mode (Step 9) and loaded Custom recovery (Step 11) and installed zip file using same procedure as Step 13
Wiped Cache & Dalvik Cache & Rebooted the device. No Issues. Franco Kernel was installed
Credits - I would like to thank everyone for helping me out. Full Thanks & Credits to @ifg (Guide for XNPH300), @Mnt-XDA (Bootunlocker.zip & a great thread about Reset Unlocker & Tamper Bit), @MICa.fighter (CM11S official & untouched image collection), @franciscofranco (Kernel for Oneplus One), Chromium (From Oneplus One Forum for a great guide on Everything Rooting for Oneplus One), @Chainfire (SuperSU), @ralphwiggum1 (for already trying it and clearing my doubts and giving me confidence to proceed)
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Yeah, I really wish I found this post before I wiped my OPO, and lost another day reinstalling and configuring apps.
Hilmesh said:
"As every guide is written with a Foreword so is this. Please try at your own risk. I am not responsible."
Next this is neither my guide nor my work. I went through all the threads as mentioned in the various links given below. All I did was follow procedure from whichever thread / post was related with my condition. Once I even got confused with too much information but then again as they if we don’t try we never know whether we would have failed or succeeded.
So I was able to do this only due the works of other people. All the credit & Thanks goes to them. I have tried and remembered and mentioned all the names. In case I have missed anyone please forgive me and point me the name and I will thank them too.
My Step by step procedure to root the device without wipe for devices who have never tried rooting their Oneplus One and are currently on 33R using the method mentioned in this thread,
Download the Recovery flashable zips of the complete ROMz - XNPH25R, XNPH33R
Follow the ADB & Fastboot Installation Procedure listed HERE(Also if you can then do read the complete post as it is very informative for Noobs like me )
Download the Oneplusone-bootunlocker.zip from HERE (Again if possible please read this complete thread too as it is also very informative)
Download the Supersu file from HERE
Download the custom recovery file from HERE
Copy both the Flashable zips, Bootunlocker, supersu files to your device
Switch off your device. And Then boot into STOCK RECOVERY by pressing the VOL DOWN & POWER key
Apply update – XNPH25R and then keep the power key pressed until the screen turns off. DO NOT REBOOT
Now boot to fastboot mode by holding the POWER button & VOL UP Key. Connect it to the PC and let it install all the drivers
Go to the SDK Installation in your PC, and within that go to the folder PLATFORM-TOOLS. Copy the “openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-bacon.img” or latest file which you must have downloaded from the TWRP site
Within the directory Press the Shift Key and right click and you will get an option “Open command Prompt here” – Do it. Type in the command
Code:
Fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-bacon.img
. Wait for 30 Seconds your device will enter into TWRP Custom recovery
Make a Nandroid backup (Optional)
Go to the install option within the recovery and select the Bootunlocker.zip. make sure the signature verification check box in unchecked. Apply the zip.
Now once again go into install option and select the XNPH33R zip and apply
I rebooted the device after Step 14 as I forgot to apply the supersu
Once again followed the same procedure to enter fastboot mode (Step 9) and loaded the custom recovery as mentioned in Step 11 and then applied the supersu zip as mentioned in Step 13. Again rebooted and device was successfully rooted with SuperSU
Next I wanted to flash Franco’s latest Kernel (franco.Kernel-nightly-r20.zip). Downloaded from HERE
Again put device in Fastboot mode (Step 9) and loaded Custom recovery (Step 11) and installed zip file using same procedure as Step 13
Wiped Cache & Dalvik Cache & Rebooted the device. No Issues. Franco Kernel was installed
Credits - I would like to thank everyone for helping me out. Full Thanks & Credits to @ifg (Guide for XNPH300), @Mnt-XDA (Bootunlocker.zip & a great thread about Reset Unlocker & Tamper Bit), @MICa.fighter (CM11S official & untouched image collection), @franciscofranco (Kernel for Oneplus One), Chromium (From Oneplus One Forum for a great guide on Everything Rooting for Oneplus One), @Chainfire (SuperSU), @ralphwiggum1 (for already trying it and clearing my doubts and giving me confidence to proceed)
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Excellent...well done and will help many!
Hello Friends,
I have seen several Youtube videos and read the thread of xda senior member the rooter to unroot and revert the oneplus 3t to stock. The senior member guided very beautifully to have the stock ROM with or without the bootloader unlocked and fix DM-verity issue.
The following guide is not my invention, I have taken the sources from internet and xda site. The difference is that I used TWRP to flash official oxygenOS zip file of 4.1.6 and I am surprised that this file also flash stock recovery, therefore I did not flash stock recovery and proceeded further for full wipe and lock bootloader. In the middle of thread, I also alerted and said that if stock recovery is not flashed after installing zip of 4.1.6, then it is mandatory to flash stock recovery from fastboot before locking bootloader, otherwise your devices will be bricked.
1) Flash Oxygen OS 4.1.6 through latest TWRP 3.1.1.2 and remember to wipe system, cache, data and delvic cache excluding internal storage before flashing. Do not wipe completely otherwise you will have TWRP installed again and you will have to flash stock recovery through fastboot method.
Link for official TWRP for oneplus 3t: https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus3t/twrp-3.1.1-2-oneplus3t.img.html
Link for official stock recovery for oneplus 3t: http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_4.1.7/ , here go down the page and click on "Download Oxygen Recovey (Optional)"
After booting successfully, go to setting and tap the build number 7 times to enable advanced reboot and usb debugging and connect your mobile with your PC and make sure that you have adb drivers installed on your PC.
Now, extract the folder of fastboot and press the right click of mouse while pressing shift button. Basically you have to open command prompts. Now type: adb reboot recovery and hit enter.
2) Your phone should boot into oxygen stock recovery and if it does not boot to stock recovery then flash stock recovery from fastboot.
2) Now your oneplus 3t is having Oxygen OS 4.1.6 with stock recovery but having DM verity issue. Now, full wipe ( select erase everything) in stock recovery and reboot. This wiping through stock recovery may be extra step (locking the bootloader will erase your data completely) but I did this to avoid any problem.
3) Now, sideloaded the same file i.e. oxygen OS 4.1.6 or OOS 4.1.7 through the following command:
adb sideload OTA.zip
where OTA is zip file downloaded from oneplus site for oneplus 3t and renamed it as OTA
(For this, you will have to go to stock recovery and select the option of "install from ADB" then a pop up screen will show you that you are in sideload mode. But remember that sideloading the OS is a slow process; so keep patience and do not remove cable in the middle of installation otherwise your device will be bricked.)
4) Now, lock the bootloader from the command in fastboot mode:
fastboot oem lock
after entering the command in fastboot mode, a confirmation will be asked to lock the bootloader for Yes or No, confirm from the volume keys and let boot the phone automatically and wait to finish.
5) If you sideloaded the OOS 4.1.6 in step 3 then you will see the update notification of OOS 4.1.7 which is about 450MB, download it ,install it and reboot.
6) Enjoy............the stock
Thanks to guides on youtubes and xda site.
Please note that if you follow these steps, you will not have any issues because I have done again and again without any issues but I do not take any responsibility of bricked devices if you perform wrong method or skip any thing.
Please hit the like if find this useful, it is absolutely freeeeee.............
What if I currently have no OS installed? Does that matter?
sandeep_kumar said:
Hello Friends,
I have seen several Youtube videos and read the thread of xda senior member the rooter to unroot and revert the oneplus 3t to stock. The senior member guided very beautifully to have the stock ROM with or without the bootloader unlocked and fix DM-verity issue.
The following guide is not my invention, I have taken the sources from internet and xda site. The difference is that I used TWRP to flash official oxygenOS zip file of 4.1.6 and I am surprised that this file also flash stock recovery, therefore I did not flash stock recovery and proceeded further for full wipe and lock bootloader. In the middle of thread, I also alerted and said that if stock recovery is not flashed after installing zip of 4.1.6, then it is mandatory to flash stock recovery from fastboot before locking bootloader, otherwise your devices will be bricked.
1) Flash Oxygen OS 4.1.6 through latest TWRP 3.1.1.2 and remember to wipe system, cache, data and delvic cache excluding internal storage before flashing. Do not wipe completely otherwise you will have TWRP installed again and you will have to flash stock recovery through fastboot method.
Link for official TWRP for oneplus 3t: https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus3t/twrp-3.1.1-2-oneplus3t.img.html
Link for official stock recovery for oneplus 3t: http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_4.1.7/ , here go down the page and click on "Download Oxygen Recovey (Optional)"
After booting successfully, go to setting and tap the build number 7 times to enable advanced reboot and usb debugging and connect your mobile with your PC and make sure that you have adb drivers installed on your PC.
Now, extract the folder of fastboot and press the right click of mouse while pressing shift button. Basically you have to open command prompts. Now type: adb reboot recovery and hit enter.
2) Your phone should boot into oxygen stock recovery and if it does not boot to stock recovery then flash stock recovery from fastboot.
2) Now your oneplus 3t is having Oxygen OS 4.1.6 with stock recovery but having DM verity issue. Now, full wipe ( select erase everything) in stock recovery and reboot. This wiping through stock recovery may be extra step (locking the bootloader will erase your data completely) but I did this to avoid any problem.
3) Now, sideloaded the same file i.e. oxygen OS 4.1.6 or OOS 4.1.7 through the following command:
adb sideload OTA.zip
where OTA is zip file downloaded from oneplus site for oneplus 3t and renamed it as OTA
(For this, you will have to go to stock recovery and select the option of "install from ADB" then a pop up screen will show you that you are in sideload mode. But remember that sideloading the OS is a slow process; so keep patience and do not remove cable in the middle of installation otherwise your device will be bricked.)
4) Now, lock the bootloader from the command in fastboot mode:
fastboot oem lock
after entering the command in fastboot mode, a confirmation will be asked to lock the bootloader for Yes or No, confirm from the volume keys and let boot the phone automatically and wait to finish.
5) If you sideloaded the OOS 4.1.6 in step 3 then you will see the update notification of OOS 4.1.7 which is about 450MB, download it ,install it and reboot.
6) Enjoy............the stock
Thanks to guides on youtubes and xda site.
Please note that if you follow these steps, you will not have any issues because I have done again and again without any issues but I do not take any responsibility of bricked devices if you perform wrong method or skip any thing.
Please hit the like if find this useful, it is absolutely freeeeee.............
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How can i find one plus 3t recovery I cant find both twrp and one plus official recovery.
Hello,
Please don't hate me but I wanted to root my device so I can use google camera and I tried several methods but all failed after a certain point, one at Magisk (I didn't have the direct install option) and one at TWRP, when installing TWRP and Magisk (I always got unable to mount storage (and saw nothing from the internal storage).
I used these tutorials or variations from these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etg02nKy0oA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltSKUqP7yzk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRcYUMBgvaI
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/root-mi-a1-oreo-8-0-disabling-ota-magisk-t3728654
http://techboxlab.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-mi-a1/?i=1
I followed the tutorials and checked them again, did them twice but didn't manage to root the Mi A1, do you have a foolproof tutorial that will help me root my device after the oreo update?
I want to mention that I have the bootloader unlocked and USB debuging enabled and because I didn't manage to do it, I restored the stock firmware so I'm back to square 0.
Thanks for understanding.
Install Magisk Manager
Unlock bootloader using fastboot oem unlock command
Flash the patched boot.img file that you download from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962157660013069123
Boot back to OS, then run Magisk Manager and select Install -> Direct install.
goofball2k said:
Install Magisk Manager
Unlock bootloader using fastboot oem unlock command
Flash the patched boot.img file that you download from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962157660013069123
Boot back to OS, then run Magisk Manager and select Install -> Direct install.
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I tried but when booting back to the OS in Magisk I've got just these 2 options.
Link: https://goo.gl/2aB7tU
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75040045&postcount=1
WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR:
Anyone updating factory images within the same OS version (10 to 10)
Anyone upgrading from one OS to another (9x to Android 10)
Below is a QUICK REFERENCE guide for those who have done this before, and a DETAILED STEP BY STEP guide for the first or second timer who needs each and every step outlined. Links to all required files are also provided (make sure you are selecting the latest version)
UPDATE TO THE LATEST FACTORY IMAGE . . . UPGRADE TO THE NEXT OS. . .
PREP WORK:
* Unlocked bootloader. (*performing critical_unlock only required with bootloader versions PRIOR to TMZ20a) read it here.
* Latest SDK Platform Tools found here.
* USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
* Remove screen lock security before starting
* Remove all substratum overlays
*Download and extract the latest Taimen factory image (place the second extracted folder in Platform Tools folder)
CLEAN FLASH (wipe everything) or DIRTY FLASH (keep data)
Decide now whether you want a fresh OS that will restore your device to factory setup OR if you want to flash the latest factory image but keep your data.
For a clean flash: leave the FLASH-ALL file intact, change nothing.
To retain your data: EDIT the FLASH-ALL file and REMOVE the -w near the end of the script. Save the file and reopen it to ensure the -w has been removed,
When UPGRADING from one OS to another I reco a CLEAN FLASH (leave the -w intact)
Place these files on your sdcard (either before dirty flash or from PC after clean install):
* Latest TWRP.ZIP
* Your preferred customer kernel zip, I use ElementalX kernel
* Magisk uninstall instructions In the event you need to manually uninstall and reinstall MM
* Latest Magisk.zip
* Latest Magisk Manager APK
NOTE: On Android 10, when flashing TWRP Installer, kernels, magisk , etc. in TWRP, ignore the warning "FAILED TO MOUNT '/system' (invalid argument) this is a known issue with TWRP + 10 but affects nothing :good:
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE for updating/upgrading Pixel 2 XL:
Once you verify 'fastboot devices' on command prompt
Type flash-all to install factory image (allow it to install, and boot into system)
Hold vol down and power button to boot into bootloader
Fastboot into twrp 3.3.0-0.IMG
Flash the twrp installer 3.3.0-0.ZIP,
Flash custom kernel, I use flar2's ElementalX Kernel. SELECT THE CORRECT 9X OR ANDROID 10 KERNEL
Let the system boot up to verify.
Reboot back into twrp and flash latest magisk
Reboot to system
Profit
DETAILED STEP BY STEP GUIDE for updating monthly factory images, or upgrading to the next OS (ie: 9x to 10x)
I reco a CLEAN FLASH (leave the -w intact) when jumping from one OS to a new one (not necessary when doing monthly factory updates within the same OS version)
Requirements:
*Unlocked bootloader and Critical_unlock* completed. (*critical_unlock required with bootloader versions PRIOR to TMZ20a) read it here.
*Latest SDK PlatformTools found here
*USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
These files on your sdcard:
* Latest TWRP.ZIP
* Your preferred Custom Kernel, I use Elemental X Kernel
* Magisk uninstall instructions In the event you need to manually uninstall and reinstall MM
* Latest Magisk.zip
* Latest Magisk Manager APK
These files in your Platform Tools Folder:
* Latest factory image (MAKE SURE YOU DL THE CORRECT DEVICE IMAGE :good: )
* Latest TWRP.IMG
1. Make backup, move to PC (because you never know)
2. Disable all security; patterns, pins, etc.
3. In Developer Options, make sure USB DEBUGGING is on
4. Connect device to PC, verify fastboot is working type; fastboot devices (should see your device's serial number)
5. Fastboot latest factory image (To KEEP internal storage intact, edit and remove -w in "flash-all.bat" file and SAVE, to wipe entire device, leave flash-all unedited)
Type: FLASH-ALL (hit enter) Allow the OS to reboot and settle for a minute *REMEMBER LEAVING THE -W INTACT WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE*
6. Reboot into BOOTLOADER, in CMD screen Type: fastboot boot <twrpxxx.img name> to boot into Latest TWRP.IMG
7. Once in TWRP, install Latest TWRP.ZIP from sdcard
8. Reboot back into Recovery
9. Install compatible custom kernel, I use flar2's ElementalX Kernel.
10. Reboot back into Recovery
11. Reboot into System, allow OS to settle for a few minutes
12. Boot into Recovery
13. Install Latest Magisk.zip
14. Reboot into System
15. Profit
Troubleshooting Tips & Other Information
Click here for * * * BASIC FASTBOOT/ADB TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR THE 2XL * * *
If you get stuck at the G screen, or bootloop into TWRP, try these steps:
-Perform a hard reboot (long press the power button) or
-Get back to TWRP (whether by booting into it from fastboot, or rebooting into bootloader -long press power & vol down- then boot into recovery) and reinstall the Magisk Uninstaller in TWRP a few times.
- If you are bootlooping into TWRP with Magisk installed, READ THIS!
- Safety Net message in Magisk "The Response Is Invalid" is a known issue[/URL] ... Be patient
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Make sure you have all the correct and/or latest versions of SDK Tools, factory image, TWRP.img and TWRP.zip, and Magisk
Note: as a matter of superstition, I reboot back into recovery each time after installing TWRP, cust kernel, and magisk, prior to booting into system. It is NOT required, but it works
Again, HUGE thanks to @Badger50 for his invaluable input
Az Biker said:
A lot of users have had success upgrading from Oreo to Pie and there are several tutorial / guide posts located in different threads, so I figured I'd centralize instructions in a Quick Reference Thread, that includes all needed file links and an easy to follow step by step.
Please feel free to make any suggestions to simplify or make this more accurate.
Requirements:
*Unlocked bootloader and Critical_unlock completed.
*Latest SDK Tools found here
*USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
These files on your sdcard:
* TWRP 3.2.2-0.ZIP
*Flash kernel 3.0
* magisk uninstaller
*magisk zip 1674
* MM 5.8.3 APK
These files in your Platform Tools Folder:
* 9.0 factory image
*TWRP 3.2.2-0.IMG
1. Make backup, move to PC (because you never know)
2. Disable all security; patterns, pins, etc.
3. In Developer Options, make sure USB DEBUGGING is on
4. Verify fastboot is working type; fastboot devices (should see your device's serial number)
5. Fastboot 9.0 factory image(To KEEP internal storage intact, remove -w in "flash-all.bat" file and SAVE, to wipe entire device, leave flash-all unedited)
6. Type: fastboot boot <twrpxxx.img name> to boot into TWRP 3.2.2-0.IMG
7. Once in TWRP, install TWRP.ZIP on sdcard
8. Reboot back into Recovery, and install the magisk uninstaller in twrp,
9. Reboot back into Recovery and install Flash kernel 3.0
10. Reboot back into Recovery
11. Reboot into System, allow OS to settle for a few minutes
12. Install MM 5.8.3 APK
13. Reboot into Recovery
14. Install magisk zip 1674,
15. Reboot back into Recovery
16. Reboot into System
17. Profit
Note: as a matter of superstition, I reboot back into recovery each time after installing TWRP, cust kernel, and magisk, prior to booting into system. It is NOT required, but it works
Thanks to @Badger50 for figuring out the right steps in this process!
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Well done my brother!! :good::good:
Badger50 said:
Well done my brother!! :good::good:
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I use unlock bootloader normal.
I was done follow your step but it's boot stuck google logo after flash magisk(16.74).
newyesor said:
I use unlock bootloader normal.
I was done follow your step but it's boot stuck google logo after flash magisk(16.74).
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Sometimes it takes 5 minutes or so on first boot. If it doesn't work, do a hard restart a few times. If that doesn't work, flash magisk again in twrp.
You use unlock bootloader normal??
Badger50 said:
Sometimes it takes 5 minutes or so on first boot. If it doesn't work, do a hard restart a few times. If that doesn't work, flash magisk again in twrp.
You use unlock bootloader normal??
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I use normal unlock bootloader.
I wait devices boot around 5 minutes and it 's reboot in to twrp recovery.
newyesor said:
I use normal unlock bootloader.
I wait devices boot around 5 minutes and it 's reboot in to twrp recovery.
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So your bootloader _critical partition isn't unlocked?? Which can't be right either since you've been able to boot fastboot the update to P. Guess I just don't know what your trying to say.
Badger50 said:
So your bootloader _critical partition isn't unlocked?? Which can't be right either since you've been able to boot fastboot the update to P. Guess I just don't know what your trying to say.
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I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
newyesor said:
I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
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Have you ever ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical..?
Have you actually booted into the 9.0.OS yet?
Badger50 said:
Have you ever ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical..?
Have you actually booted into the 9.0.OS yet?
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I have never ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical.
Yes,My devices is base on android P and I was booted into the 9.0.OS.
newyesor said:
I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
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If you flashed the factory image with no issues, then you must have completed critical_unlock as well, otherwise the new bootloader shouldn't have taken (as far as I understand).
I'd start from scratch again, and make sure you follow the process exactly. Many users have used this with no issue, so maybe you missed something? The first time I flashed the factory image to my 6P (my backup) I totally skipped flashing the boot.img, and wondered why it wouldn't boot
Kudos, just what I needed to update!
newyesor said:
I have never ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical.
Yes,My devices is base on android P and I was booted into the 9.0.OS.
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Have you flashed the magisk uninstaller as well? Why are you showing magisk 16.0?
Badger50 said:
Have you flashed the magisk uninstaller as well? Why are you showing magisk 16.0?
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Yes,i was flashed the magisk uninstaller as well.
I try to root with magisk on my devices.
I try to flash patch boot for root without twrp but it's not work.
I try to flash magisk follow you but it's not work.
Is flashing the kernel mandatory?
newyesor said:
Yes,i was flashed the magisk uninstaller as well.
I try to root with magisk on my devices.
I try to flash patch boot for root without twrp but it's not work.
I try to flash magisk follow you but it's not work.
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Something just seems fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone not unlocking _critical, and being able to fastboot the factory image. However, it seems that you have somehow. All I can suggest is to fastboot the 9.0 again to both slots, and let it boot up each time.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the installer zip, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, flash magisk uninstaller zip, then flash custom kernel, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, and flash magisk 1674 again.
If none of that works, I'd unlock _critical, which will wipe your phone, and then start over.
aznriceballman said:
Is flashing the kernel mandatory?
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Not mandatory, but it keeps TWRP touch screen working among other things...
Just wanted to say thanks for this!
I didn't have time to update from DP5 yesterday, but I guess that was a good thing because now there's this guide, and it worked perfectly. Upgraded from DP5/flash 2.44 and who knows what Magisk version to all the latest and greatest in no time at all.
Thanks!
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Something just seems fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone not unlocking _critical, and being able to fastboot the factory image. However, it seems that you have somehow. All I can suggest is to fastboot the 9.0 again to both slots, and let it boot up each time.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the installer zip, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, flash magisk uninstaller zip, then flash custom kernel, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, and flash magisk 1674 again.
If none of that works, I'd unlock _critical, which will wipe your phone, and then start over.
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im having an issue, i followed all instructions and got booted up an everything but when i flash twrp img it stays stuck on the twrp logo, flashed the one mentioned in o.p and the newest as well to remove any doubts, but no go. Any suggestions?
shooterlgk said:
im having an issue, i followed all instructions and got booted up an everything but when i flash twrp img it stays stuck on the twrp logo, flashed the one mentioned in o.p and the newest as well to remove any doubts, but no go. Any suggestions?
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Do you have screen lock disabled?
Badger50 said:
Do you have screen lock disabled?
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Yes sir
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty could be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
* Same statement for XDA.
Needed tools : Backup your phone before following any steps
1. Minimal adb and fastboot
2. official TWRP 3.3 for jasmine_sprout Download img file from twrp website
3. latest magisk manager 19.2 zip file from magisk manager website
First step : Boot loader unlock
1) Tap on build number more than 7 times and unlock developer option in about phone.
2) turn on OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
Now open command windows in adb shell folder and connect your device to computer.
type : 1) adb devies (this should show your device after giving permission in your phone : conformation that your device is
connected)
2) adb reboot bootloader
3) fastboot devices ( conformation that your phone is coonected in fastboot mode)
4) fastboot oem unlock
( after that you need to follow according steps in your phone and grant to unlock phone)
keep in mind this will reset your phone. Afteer reboot again turn on developer options and usb debugging
5) fastboot flashing unlock_critical
( the warning and steps you need to follow again in your phone like in step 4)
this will again reset your phone.Afteer reboot again turn on developer options and usb debugging
Congratulations your bootloader is Unlocked now.
STEP 2. Flashing TWRP and Magisk Install
before that keep in mind As Mi A2 follows A/B boot partition system so DONT DIRECT FLASH TWRP FROM
FASTBOOT.
" Dont forget to turn on developer options and usb debugging "
open command window in adb shell folder and boot your phone in bootloader mode as told earlier and connect to computer.
Copy twrp-3.3.0-0-jasmine_sprout.img to minimal adb and fastboot folder. you can rename it to your convenient name
type : 1) fastboot boot twrp-3.3.0-0-jasmine_sprout.img
or if you renamed it
fastboot boot YourRenameName.img
this will temporarily boot twrp in your Device. As twrp is booted you will be able to see your phone connected in computer
(file transfer mode)
Copy and paste both magiskmanager.zip (current latest stable is 19.2 ) into phone
Flash your downloaded version of Magiskmanager.zip
Reboot your Phone.
Congratulations If nothing goes sideways Your phone is Magisk Rooted.
If you want to flash something using TWRP now is the time Otherwise as Mi A2 has A/B slot form and no Recovery Partition You Cannot flash TWRP permanently.
But You can always boot TWRP from adb and use it.
ROM flashing help
Can't flash ROM after using this method
Torque422 said:
Can't flash ROM after using this method
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You May be facing some highly lag issues too. In that case flash stock rom using mi flash tool. In my steps i said that flash twrp.zip file after booting it. But flashing twrp.zip doesnt do anything. if you want to use TWRP you need to boot TWRP everytime from adb.
Also After flashing stock rom i am pretty sure that you will be able to flash custom rom.
follow this guide for flashing custom ROMs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-custom-roms-stuff-t3876375
Failed
No such a directory problem, please help
Please elaborate more about the problem ? @shahidrok
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No such a directory problem, please help
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TYPHOON9055 said:
You May be facing some highly lag issues too. In that case flash stock rom using mi flash tool. In my steps i said that flash twrp.zip file after booting it. But flashing twrp.zip doesnt do anything. if you want to use TWRP you need to boot TWRP everytime from adb.
Also After flashing stock rom i am pretty sure that you will be able to flash custom rom.
follow this guide for flashing custom ROMs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-custom-roms-stuff-t3876375
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Thanks ?, i have successfully installed havoc rom, i read that link many times But this time i read more carefully, I have installed everything now?
Do you know, If we can install nethunter in our mi a2 @TYPHOON9055
Hve done everything but when i try to reboot to twrp it gets stuck on twrp logo,dont know what im doing wrong.
Twrp only working when flashing via adb, and when I try to boot into twrp recovery it gets stuck twrp logo. Flashed magisk patched but unable to flash any magisk module or if I try to flash and reboot device it always get stucks in bootloop.. unable to find the problem.. a little help would be highly appreciated. Thanks
I get error 1 during flashing
Amnvlad said:
Twrp only working when flashing via adb, and when I try to boot into twrp recovery it gets stuck twrp logo. Flashed magisk patched but unable to flash any magisk module or if I try to flash and reboot device it always get stucks in bootloop.. unable to find the problem.. a little help would be highly appreciated. Thanks
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Reflash the latest twrp again through fastboot , And flash only .img file of twrp
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Alucard said:
I get error 1 during flashing
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Follow the flashing custom rom guide, i flashed successfully, Havoc rom is fantastic ?
Torque422 said:
Reflash the latest twrp again through fastboot , And flash only .img file of twrp
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Follow the flashing custom rom guide, i flashed successfully, Havoc rom is fantastic
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I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
Alucard said:
I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
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Available custom roms are for Oreo versions if you have updated ur device to pie , it won't work.
Alucard said:
I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
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I was on stock pie + may update (10.0.9)
Follow this way , unlock the bootloader via fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock it will reboot here, goto developer settings Enable usb debugging
Then do this fastboot flashing unlock_critical It will again reboot
Now, install the magisk app And download the patched boot image from internet Whatever your build no is, mine was 10.0.9 so i downloaded version 10.0.9_boot.img
Open the magisk app, click on install , select and patch a file, Then choose this downloaded patched image, it will flash it successfully, if it don't Then you have mistaken something..
After this there will be a patched.img in download folder Which is just created by magisk, copy this img to pc, Through fastboot Flash it "fastboot boot patched.img"
Now, flash TwrpImage3.3.img through fastboot
When you boot in , Copy and paste your rom, gapps
Now flash twrpVersion3.2.img via fastboot
Clear system,data,caches, Flash the rom in slot B
Now flash the twrp3.2.zip through installed twrp, click on recovery And it will boot to twrp
Now Flash the gapps in slot a (i used nano)
Now flash magisk.zip through twrp
Reboot , That's it!
(Twrp 3.2 is stable for flashing rom and gapps , Just for first time When we coming from stock
Twrp 3.3 latest Gives us MTP transfer, The difference is this in using both of these)
Installation of magisk is the last process, it is part of rom, First installed ur desired rom and then magisk
You said, You installed twrp, as i mentioned above You forgot to do some steps as about patched boot + installation of magisk through patched file etc..
Though you can try to search on google for your next step
patched supported magisk Version x.x.x for mi a2
If you got the file, You are lucky.. otherwise flash the stock rom with mi flash tool
And Start from unlocking bootloader
Magisk Module available.
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Please elaborate more about the problem ? @shahidrok
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Thanks , i have successfully installed havoc rom, i read that link many times But this time i read more carefully, I have installed everything now
Do you know, If we can install nethunter in our mi a2 @TYPHOON9055
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There is a magisk module available for installing kali nethunter in this device. i never tried installing it but it should work fine. Read proper descriptions before installing it though.
Alucard said:
I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
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the adb recognized my phone but fastboot do not, help me out please
Andrew.kathy said:
the adb recognized my phone but fastboot do not, help me out please
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Probably a problem with drivers, check and reinstall drivers
Can i use this method to flash magisk on Mi 9T pro?
I can't boot into twrp
The command u said to enter fastboot boot twrp.img it says booting and then the bootloader message and then shut downs
Topper8118 said:
The command u said to enter fastboot boot twrp.img it says booting and then the bootloader message and then shut downs
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Checklist:
- there is file of <compatible TWRP recovery> in ADB/Fastboot directory with the name you are typing in fastboot command
- ADB drivers installed correctly (both "adb devices -l" and "fastboot devices" return valid results in corresponding phone states)
- only one phone (namely MiA2) is connected to PC
- phone fully unlocked (OEM debugging enabled and PC was previously approved for ADB in phone)
- USB port on MB of PC is USB-2.x or USB-3.x-compatible-with-Mi-A2<which is not true in general>
Several guys says that command "fastboot oem unlock" is old and now we have to write "fastboot flashing unlock" instead, then "critical".
Which is the best way now?
Thank you
HTCDevil said:
Several guys says that command "fastboot oem unlock" is old and now we have to write "fastboot flashing unlock" instead, then "critical".
Which is the best way now?
Thank you
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fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical