Dear All,
I have a P9 Lite VNS-L31C432V131. I unlocked the device, rooted it and installed firstly TWRP then Meticolous TWRP to have some advanced features. My objective is to update the OS to the latest Stock available (Android 6) while waiting for a stable LineageOS. If i check the Updater (OTA) I receive a notification that VNS-L31C432B151-FULL is available (approx 1.8GB). I have some questions listed below (I will try to be pretty tidy and clear so also other users can benefit for experts' answers. )
If I chose to use the OTA Update:
Can I update OTA with a Rooted and Unlocked Phone?
Is it relatively safe, or is better to avoid this procedure?
Am I going to lose the root?
Am I going to lose the Custom Recovery?
Am I going to lose the unlock?
If I chose to manual update without un-rooting and re-unlock:
Can I do it using TWRP? What is the procedure?
Is it relatively safe, or is better to avoid this procedure?
Am I going to lose the root?
Am I going to lose the Custom Recovery?
Am I going to lose the unlock?
Thanks a lot for your time,
CB
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Hi, newbie question here. I just got my Axon 7. Unlocked the bootloader. Installed TWRP. Made full nandroids of stock and rooted firmwares.
I would like to flash the new Nougat update. What would be the best way to accomplish this without losing TWRP? and what is the correct firmware to use? ota? Also can nougat be rooted? Just dont want to brick my new phone. Thanks
No TWRP flashable file yet.....but I'm sure it'll be soon.
You will need to be on the Nougat bootstack, but you'll have to search for that info.
Hi all,
Noobie questions sorry.
I have a xt1625 us retail version and I'm getting prompted to take the OTA nougat update.
However, I have unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed so it fails.
1) Is the stock nougat available as a zip?
2) Is my best option to relock bootloader and go back to stock recovery, in order to take the OTA?
3)Is there a stable custom rom that is preferable?
Thanks very much
update;
I reflashed the stock firmware using fastboot and the 16 ish commands needed.
After this I took the OTA update without issues.
You can re root your phone and reinstall twrp now.
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Yes. bootloader remains unlocked, so I can root later.
for now I am satisfied, stock rom isn't too bloaty
Hello, I'm on the fence here.
Here I sit with my dear moto g4 play which I am about to root.
The only question standing in my way is regarding future nougat update (In case Lenovo actually releases it).
Below are my questions.
If I only root my phone now will I be able to get OTA once I restore the stock recovery?
I do not wish to try new roms but just have the root and be able to easily get future nougat update when it arrives, what would be the best way to do this?
Hey there,
I am currently running LineageOS (Oreo) and I have to say I am pretty dissapointed about it.
The Phone is rooted and unlocked.
Most of the reallly usefull stuf the OP5 has doesn't work on LineageOS. The Hardware Profile Slider is useless, no Screen-Off Gestures, the Stock OOS Camera App is buggy...etc
So my question is:
Is there a way to stay on regular Stock OOS and receive all OTAs but keep staying rooted?
And if so will I be able to stay rooted after an update? I read that one way would be to have TWRP installed and "manually flash" updates under 1GB.
Thanks a lot guys!
You can receive OTA with magisk passing SafetyNet but you need to re-root after every update, i think software will advise you before update that had find the root :good:
Hi , I've got some doubts ?? ? Hope U'll clear them up (i mean what better place to ask?) :
Can i get OTA updates without unrooting or flashing the stock rom? If i wont
If i root and enable Camera2API, and flash stock recovery, then lock the bootloader and keep the root access can i get OTA's? (This is bothering me as rooting with magisk donot change system files as it just integrates itself to the boot image. So in theory the phone will not detect any changes in the system and since the recovery remains stock it should get me the OTA updates) { I wanna keep root so that after an OTA update if Camera2API is disabled i can enable it again }
Finally can i retain my warranty if i lock the bootloader and flash stock recovery and stock rom?
Can someone please try out my second question to check if it'd work? That would be really helpful.
I want OTA updates since i like getting those monthly security updates and since the phone has no official rom i think sticking to the stock rom would be better.
And i kinda like stock android ?
I usually love root but i wont stick to it unless my warranty is finished and the only reason im rooting now is to get the Gcam.
And can i ask a tiny favor? If i install Gcam will it be better than/as Honor 9 Lite's camera ?
Hope U guys can help me get my mind straight .
Fredin_ said:
Hi , I've got some doubts ?? ? Hope U'll clear them up (i mean what better place to ask?) :
Can i get OTA updates without unrooting or flashing the stock rom? If i wont
If i root and enable Camera2API, and flash stock recovery, then lock the bootloader and keep the root access can i get OTA's? (This is bothering me as rooting with magisk donot change system files as it just integrates itself to the boot image. So in theory the phone will not detect any changes in the system and since the recovery remains stock it should get me the OTA updates) { I wanna keep root so that after an OTA update if Camera2API is disabled i can enable it again }
Finally can i retain my warranty if i lock the bootloader and flash stock recovery and stock rom?
Can someone please try out my second question to check if it'd work? That would be really helpful.
I want OTA updates since i like getting those monthly security updates and since the phone has no official rom i think sticking to the stock rom would be better.
And i kinda like stock android ?
I usually love root but i wont stick to it unless my warranty is finished and the only reason im rooting now is to get the Gcam.
And can i ask a tiny favor? If i install Gcam will it be better than/as Honor 9 Lite's camera ?
Hope U guys can help me get my mind straight .
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after rooting and unlocking bootloader you will not get OTA updates from manufacturer.
rooting and unlocking bootloader voids warranty, you can only claim warranty after u lock bootloader, unroot phone & install stock recovery.
OTA updates will be only availabe to stock rom+ locked botloadder+stock recovery (like out from factory state)
myapky said:
after rooting and unlocking bootloader you will not get OTA updates from manufacturer.
rooting and unlocking bootloader voids warranty, you can only claim warranty after u lock bootloader, unroot phone & install stock recovery.
OTA updates will be only availabe to stock rom+ locked botloadder+stock recovery (like out from factory state)
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That's too bad?.
Means we'll have to download the full rom even for a small OTA patch ?.
Any way we can download just the OTA package and then flash it?
yes you can just download the ota you will have to wait for some1 from xda give links to the modified ota zip.
as you have to make some modifications to the updater script.
Fredin_ said:
That's too bad?.
Means we'll have to download the full rom even for a small OTA patch ?.
Any way we can download just the OTA package and then flash it?
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austinpinto said:
yes you can just download the ota you will have to wait for some1 from xda give links to the modified ota zip.
as you have to make some modifications to the updater script.
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Thanks man ?