After a long research for finding a full backup method for an unrooted OnePlus 5 android, I'm now asking if anybody can help.
I have tried using ADB.
Code:
adb backup -apk -shared -all -obb -system -f "C:\backup.ab"
adb restore "C:\backup.ab"
Here I have to
But it does not restore everything. So I don't fully trust ADB.
Then I thought, what about backup the partitions to image files, and later be able to restore them via fastboot or something.
So my question is,
can you make a backup using "fastboot", to an image just like a rom with personal data.
Or if this is not possible, then can you use linux tool dd to make image backup of my Phone?.
If there is nothing left, but to root? Then I have seen a lot of tools, apps and windows utilities to make a backup.
But what do you recommend I use?
Easiest and safest would be to just do a nandroid from a custom recovery. If I am not wrong, this works also unrooted if you flash the recovery via usb.
chrismast said:
Easiest and safest would be to just do a nandroid from a custom recovery. If I am not wrong, this works also unrooted if you flash the recovery via usb.
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yes but you still need to have unlocked the phone
B0unze said:
yes but you still need to have unlocked the phone
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Also any custom recovery requires you to root (SuperSU or Magisk) because as soon as you boot to the system the custom recovery will be automatically be replaced with the stock recovery. So in effect to create a nandroid backup means being unlocked, having a custom recovery and flashing a root solution. You don't need to alter the ROM any more than that though.
egominus said:
After a long research for finding a full backup method for an unrooted OnePlus 5 android, I'm now asking if anybody can help.
I have tried using ADB.
Here I have to
But it does not restore everything. So I don't fully trust ADB.
Then I thought, what about backup the partitions to image files, and later be able to restore them via fastboot or something.
So my question is,
can you make a backup using "fastboot", to an image just like a rom with personal data.
Or if this is not possible, then can you use linux tool dd to make image backup of my Phone?.
If there is nothing left, but to root? Then I have seen a lot of tools, apps and windows utilities to make a backup.
But what do you recommend I use?
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What do you mean by it does not restore everything? I'm planning to root my phone but want to create a nandroid backup first
BenSow said:
What do you mean by it does not restore everything? I'm planning to root my phone but want to create a nandroid backup first
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I have trouble backup with ADB, sometimes it hangs. And according to this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351 it does not backup everything like SMS and Call Logs. And pictures can have problems.
I also have problems with ADB hangs, and does not finish.
chrismast said:
Easiest and safest would be to just do a nandroid from a custom recovery. If I am not wrong, this works also unrooted if you flash the recovery via usb.
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So now I'm a little confused? Because you say I can boot into nandroid from a custom recovery.
What do I need to boot into custom recovery?
Do I need to unlock phone? Because this will wipe my phone, and would rather not.
Can I boot into custom recovery directly from image, without flash anything?
If I need to flash custom recovery, then do I need to root my phone?
egominus said:
Do I need to unlock phone? Because this will wipe my phone, and would rather not.
Can I boot into custom recovery directly from image, without flash anything?
If I need to flash custom recovery, then do I need to root my phone?
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I think I have the answer my own questions. But please correct me or tell me if it's the right direction.
According to this link https://aubykhan.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/android-tip-boot-into-twrp-or-cwm-recovery-without-flashing/ I can boot into custom recovery. But I need to Unlock my phone first. But the question remains, can I make nandroid backup without root, because here http://trendblog.net/android-guide-make-nandroid-backup-android-phone/ it says I need root?
egominus said:
I think I have the answer my own questions. But please correct me or tell me if it's the right direction.
According to this link https://aubykhan.wordpress.com/2013...t-into-twrp-or-cwm-recovery-without-flashing/ I can boot into custom recovery. But I need to Unlock my phone first. But the question remains, can I make nandroid backup without root, because here http://trendblog.net/android-guide-make-nandroid-backup-android-phone/ it says I need root?
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Yes, you will need an unlocked phone.
To my understanding you can then flash a custom recovery via usb whereas after reboot of phone it will be reset. This allows you though to boot into custom recovery and do a quick nandroid. Again I might be wrong, I thought you do not need root for this process but maybe someone can correct me.
Ur probably just going to need to hook it up to a computer and take everything off then just spend some free time logging back into each app. The only way i know without doing this is an app called Huawei Backup. It keeps all settings and logins for each app. If you can somehow find a way to install it on a one plus device you would be okay. Try an older version or inject it somehow.
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Hi Guys,
I'm a little new to all this so please bear with me..
Just rooted my MT4g and want to make a nandroid backup before i do anything. However i see that i need to use CWM to flash a custom recovery image in order to make the backup.
Is there anyway to reverse that recovery image back to stock? Incase i need to revert the phone completely back to stock...
Thanks.
Sorry, i think i found it!
I'm guessing this is it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843289
Please close this thread if that's it.. sorry for spamming.
If you completed the root process then you already have CwM recovery. Just use Rom Manager to make a backup. If you have to revert back to stock the process will reinstall the stock recovery img for you.
shortskoolbus said:
Hi Guys,
I'm a little new to all this so please bear with me..
Just rooted my MT4g and want to make a nandroid backup before i do anything. However i see that i need to use CWM to flash a custom recovery image in order to make the backup.
Is there anyway to reverse that recovery image back to stock? Incase i need to revert the phone completely back to stock...
Thanks.
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Hmm okay. I did successfully root the device and I was following this write up to backup the phone using nandroid which says i need to flash a custom recovery ROM.
I just tried to backup current ROM and it gives me a message saying i must flash CwM recovery first and gives me an option to install it. But i'm guessing it's possible to restore that from the link in my second post?
You can use clockwork to restore your factory rom, but if you want to revert your recovery back to stock you will need to fastboot flash the stock recovery back on. This is assuming you have first flashed the stock rom which will leave you without clockwork rom manager installed. There's a few unroot guides that will help you if you need to send your phone back to tmo. I would suggest becoming familiar with ADB and Fastboot. That knowledge will give you more options in a pinch.
Swyped on my rooted MyTouch4G
Thanks much!
Yes i am doing a lot of reading right now, but wanted to make sure all the files i needed were out there for the MT4G already. Looks like the factory recovery is out there and it can be flashed back so i'm not to worried.
shortskoolbus said:
Thanks much!
Yes i am doing a lot of reading right now, but wanted to make sure all the files i needed were out there for the MT4G already. Looks like the factory recovery is out there and it can be flashed back so i'm not to worried.
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Yes all the files are out there that you would need to pretty much do whatever needed. Check out the links in my sig for some good things.
I'm just starting to read up on how to root and flash my phone and also how to go back to stock if necessary. If you haven't rooted your phone yet, is there any method to fully backup the phone so that returning to stock is easier?
Thanks!
Use the backup function in the recovery or use an app like MyBackUpPro full version.
Questions should go in the questions section.
Backup option in recovery for sure. This backs up your whole phone state. Apps, settings, icons...everything. For an extra safety measure you can use something like Titanium Backup to backup apps and system settings. This is good for switching roms.
you can use the backup from ROM Manager and if you really need to you can always follow the unroot procedure and that gets you back to the out of the box feel
Thank guys. Sorry for posting in the wrong forum, I thought ROM/flashing questions belonged here...
To backup from recovery or ROM manager you need to first flash over the stock recovery image with ClockworkMod Recovery, correct? I was wondering if there's any full backup that will also backup the recovery image prior to doing this, for an easy return to fully stock phone. I'm guessing the answer is no. Correct?
Thanks!
tmagritte said:
Thank guys. Sorry for posting in the wrong forum, I thought ROM/flashing questions belonged here...
To backup from recovery or ROM manager you need to first flash over the stock recovery image with ClockworkMod Recovery, correct? I was wondering if there's any full backup that will also backup the recovery image prior to doing this, for an easy return to fully stock phone. I'm guessing the answer is no. Correct?
Thanks!
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Once you have rooted the phone, and turned s=off you can flash Clockwork Recovery image to do back ups.
IF you are needed to go to a 100% stock fashion for what ever reason. you can do that. All you need to do is download the PD15IMG which can be found in the development section. Store it to the SDcard and boot the phone into boot-loader. That will replace EVERYTHING and put it back to a 100% factory spec. and no they cannot tell it's been rooted once the PD15IMG has been flashed.
Thanks for the info. That about covers it.
After the OTA 3.2.1 update, CWM Recovery would just not install. After flashing the CWM recovery image on stock 3.2.1 and rebooting into recovery, I get the android guy with the exclamation mark. I saw another person in the CWM thread having the same issue.
I did flash CWM before on HC 3.2 successfully, but for some reason it is not working after the last OTA update.
Any thoughts ?
Any luck on this? I'm trying to root my Xoom 3.2.1 and have no idea what to do and looks like the one click tool has been removed...any direction is better than no direction ;-)
Thanks!!
Faslane
I had this same issue yesterday.
Use adb and fastboot to manually install clockwork again...and then if you need to root you can use one click root.
I would give you the code for fastboot command but I'm not home.
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Do not use one click root-you'll brick it.
Use the Univetsal Xoom Root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
okantomi said:
Do not use one click root-you'll brick it.
Use the Univetsal Xoom Root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
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Thank you okantomi that's what I meant.
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well, it seems that you need to immediately boot up into CWM recovery after flashing it without letting your device boot up completely, then you need to root it from there to retain the CWM recovery. This worked for me.
Yazan76 said:
well, it seems that you need to immediately boot up into CWM recovery after flashing it without letting your device boot up completely, then you need to root it from there to retain the CWM recovery. This worked for me.
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That is exactly right.
Yazan76 said:
well, it seems that you need to immediately boot up into CWM recovery after flashing it without letting your device boot up completely, then you need to root it from there to retain the CWM recovery. This worked for me.
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Can you expand on this a little bit? I am on stock rom, rooted and unlocked, and running 2.6.36Tiamat_Xoom kernel and build HTJ85B.
IF i do the new update what do I need to do to keep root? Will I have to wipe everything?
Thanks
texasez said:
Can you expand on this a little bit? I am on stock rom, rooted and unlocked, and running 2.6.36Tiamat_Xoom kernel and build HTJ85B.
IF i do the new update what do I need to do to keep root? Will I have to wipe everything?
Thanks
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these instructions seem to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17832798&postcount=78
texasez said:
Can you expand on this a little bit? I am on stock rom, rooted and unlocked, and running 2.6.36Tiamat_Xoom kernel and build HTJ85B.
IF i do the new update what do I need to do to keep root? Will I have to wipe everything?
Thanks
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Yes. What I did is backup everything, flash back to stock, wait for my device to download and install the 3.2.1 update, and finally flash the recovery, root my device, and install the tachi kernel. Restored all my applications after making sure that everything is fine.
I know it looks like a long a process but google market applications restore saved me a lot of time.
Yazan76 said:
Yes. What I did is backup everything, flash back to stock, wait for my device to download and install the 3.2.1 update, and finally flash the recovery, root my device, and install the tachi kernel. Restored all my applications after making sure that everything is fine.
I know it looks like a long a process but google market applications restore saved me a lot of time.
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To save even more time and get back your app data, first back up aps and data in Titanium Backup and make sure the backup is on your external sdcard, just to be safe. Then, after wiping, and once you have rebooted, reinstall TB and then run a batch restore of missing apps and data. It is much faster and better than letting google restore the apps.
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Yesterday just rooted my xoom but now i have a problem when i try to flash something or do something in recovery doesnt work it say cant open sd or cant mount sd any help
okantomi said:
To save even more time and get back your app data, first back up aps and data in Titanium Backup and make sure the backup is on your external sdcard, just to be safe. Then, after wiping, and once you have rebooted, reinstall TB and then run a batch restore of missing apps and data. It is much faster and better than letting google restore the apps.
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Even simpler... fastboot flash just boot, system, and recovery stock images. Leave userdata alone. Allow the update. Don't worry about letting it fully boot.. let it.. no harm.. but no root.
Then flash CWM (using fastboot).. boot to recovery.. CWM univ root. Good to go. Or CWM a different kernel
CARLITOZ18 said:
Yesterday just rooted my xoom but now i have a problem when i try to flash something or do something in recovery doesnt work it say cant open sd or cant mount sd any help
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You need to have an exernal sdcard for the recovery images to work.
Chipster0 said:
... Fastboot flash just boot, system, and recovery stock images.
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Do you (or anyone else) have any (US VZ 3G MZ600) stock images later than HMJ37? Moto stopped carrying at HRI66 for some reason
Hi,
My AT&T Atrix is running on 4.5.91 and is rooted
I would like to start using ROMs but would like to have the option to go back to what I have right now (ROM and Apps)
I just want to make sure I understand what I'm doing and keep it as simple as possible.
Unlock the BootLoader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22148143#post22148143
Then download and install ROM Manager, install CWM Recovery and then I can backup the current ROM
Then, I can install any Atrix ROM from the ROM Manager.
Is all this correct?
If yes, YIPPI!
If not, let me know where I'm wrong and try to keep it as simple as possible for me as I am quite a noob when it comes to ROMing and scared to death to brick my phone
BTW - I have titanium pro
Thanks!
1. unlock bootloader
2. install romracer's Custom CWM-based Recovery 5.0.2.7-atrix5 link
3. nandroid backup including webtop/osh partition
4. install any downloadable rom from the Atrix 4G Android Development forum
ok, you lost me
1) is the BL unlocking link correct? This is what I should use?
2) I see this requires some command line stuff, not sure how to do this. Is there an easier way? Any reason why I shouldn't use the recovery from ROM Manager?
3) What's nandroid
4) ok
mickeycohen said:
ok, you lost me
1) is the BL unlocking link correct? This is what I should use?
Should work fine for bootloader unlock on AT&T Atrix.
2) I see this requires some command line stuff, not sure how to do this. Is there an easier way? Any reason why I shouldn't use the recovery from ROM Manager?
Romracer's just works better. Flash through fastboot. Get it here: Romracer Recovery
3) What's nandroid
Once you have recovery installed you will see a backup/restore menu selection. Just select this and follow the prompts. (Can take a wee bit to backup). After this, if you want to restore your phone to the state it was in when you created the backup, reboot to recovery and follow the restore prompts.
4) ok
Don't install any downloadable ROM, as some are actually psuedo ROM's. There is a common list of the ROM's everyone is using which are usually the first 1/2 dozen or so ROM's in the dev forum, as these are continually updated or new posts created for them. Any confusion over the ROM's, look through some of the other posts asking for help in ROM selection. (When you do flash a new ROM, do so on a FULL battery, and give the ROM time to boot up on the first reboot after flashing. Can take 10-15 minutes to boot that first time).
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Answers above!
Hi
Much clearer now, thanks
But, a few more questions
Will unlocking the bootloader wipe any data?
The reason I liked ROM Manager is because it has a GUI for everything you need to do. And I still don't understand how to flash recovery from this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
Is this using ADB? I have no idea how to do this
Nandroid is a full backup of everything? System, apps etc?
Is the recovery wiped after installing a ROM or is the recovery like the bootloader and completely separate from the OS and Kernel?
Again, thanks for helping and sorry for my noobiness
mickeycohen said:
Hi
Much clearer now, thanks
But, a few more questions
Will unlocking the bootloader wipe any data?
No, data will be ok.
The reason I liked ROM Manager is because it has a GUI for everything you need to do. And I still don't understand how to flash recovery from this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
You run fastboot through a cmd line on your PC. Your phone is connected to your PC via your USB cable, and is running in fastboot mode. From the cmd line you issue commands to flash recovery to your Atrix as described in the above linked thread. Best idea would be for you to Google and read about fastboot and moto-fastboot so you have a clear understanding of what is entailed in using it. It is very easy once you understand it.
Is this using ADB? I have no idea how to do this
No. Fastboot per the previous answer.
Nandroid is a full backup of everything? System, apps etc?
Yes, nandroid backup is a complete and full backup.
Is the recovery wiped after installing a ROM or is the recovery like the bootloader and completely separate from the OS and Kernel?
Recovery will not be wiped.
Again, thanks for helping and sorry for my noobiness
You're welcome.
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Ok, cool. Still a few more questions:
Megaupload was shut down. Where can I find the BL unlocker?
Fastboot mode = usb debugging mode?
I understand what you're saying about this recovery, but - I like the fact that everything can be done through a GUI with a click of a button. So I can install the CWM recovery through ROM manager once the BL is unlocked?
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Hi guys,
Please can someone respond?
Thanks
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Hi guys,
Please can someone respond?
Thanks
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You can download the script here:
http://j.mp/Ate8E5
Fastboot <> USB debugging
Fastboot = power up while holding down the volume down button until you see "fastboot" on the boot screen. Then press the volume up button to go into Fastboot mode
About recovery, if you're insecure (which is ok and understandable) just do everything through ROM Manager, it's easy
Anyway, most new ROMs have AROMA so you'll be fine
I have read all I can regarding rooting, recovery, roms, and just wanted to do a quick terminology check before diving in.
Root = allow myself and certain apps to access settings/files not normally allowed by the OS?
Rom = akin to a non-stock OS that may have features and software added/removed and/or add functionality?
Recovery = some method to go back to a previous state?
Assuming I understand the above, what I believe I want to do, is Root (so that some apps that require 'root only' can work on my device), I should be able to do this by following one of the many guides in these forums. If I do not wish at this time to experiment with roms, I can stick with what came with the phone? And if, in the event of disaster, rather than restore from a backup or recovery, I should be able to Reset to Factory, re-root? and re-install everything (or possibly partially restore from Titanium backup), I do not need to concern myself with Recovery, correct?
Do I seem to have a good enough understanding or should I read some more? Does it sound like all I need to do is Root, and basically I don't need any Roms or Recovery?
Thanks in advance.
Klotar said:
I have read all I can regarding rooting, recovery, roms, and just wanted to do a quick terminology check before diving in.
Root = allow myself and certain apps to access settings/files not normally allowed by the OS?
Rom = akin to a non-stock OS that may have features and software added/removed and/or add functionality?
Recovery = some method to go back to a previous state?
Assuming I understand the above, what I believe I want to do, is Root (so that some apps that require 'root only' can work on my device), I should be able to do this by following one of the many guides in these forums. If I do not wish at this time to experiment with roms, I can stick with what came with the phone? And if, in the event of disaster, rather than restore from a backup or recovery, I should be able to Reset to Factory, re-root? and re-install everything (or possibly partially restore from Titanium backup), I do not need to concern myself with Recovery, correct?
Do I seem to have a good enough understanding or should I read some more? Does it sound like all I need to do is Root, and basically I don't need any Roms or Recovery?
Thanks in advance.
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You pretty much got it. Only concern is your statement "I should be able to reset to factory". In case of catastrophic error you can't go into settings and factory reset. This is where the recovery comes in. You can use stock recovery to wipe data/factory reset but if you made changes with root apps, this option won't work. Only a nandroid restore or ROM flash or some third party recovery tool to reflash stock images using fastboot most likely.
You have a recovery partition with a recovery program installed. This can be booted into manually from a powered off state. In recovery you have options to backup, wipe, install .zip and much more. Installing a recovery and making a backup is first thing I do. You can use flashify (app on market) to flash the downloaded recovery .img for your device. Its very easy and you don't lose any data.
Excellent, thank you! I see Flashify is a root app, so basically, I should root, install Flashify, pull the recovery image off and I should more or less be set? That is, at least until I get comfortable with where I've gotten to so far (and done more reading). Thanks again.
Klotar said:
Excellent, thank you! I see Flashify is a root app, so basically, I should root, install Flashify, pull the recovery image off and I should more or less be set? That is, at least until I get comfortable with where I've gotten to so far (and done more reading). Thanks again.
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That's it. Flashify should also have an option to boot into recovery. Do that (after recovery flash) and make a backup. Then reboot and have fun. That initial backup is important. Its your way back while you get comfy. Move that backup to computer also in case your /sdcard gets wiped.
What do you mean, pull recovery image off? You download the image for your specific device from XDA, then open flashify and follow instructions.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
That's it. Flashify should also have an option to boot into recovery. Do that (after recovery flash) and make a backup. Then reboot and have fun. That initial backup is important. Its your way back while you get comfy. Move that backup to computer also in case your /sdcard gets wiped.
What do you mean, pull recovery image off? You download the image for your specific device from XDA, then open flashify and follow instructions.
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I read too quickly what [kind of app] Flashify was, and where to get the image from. I thought it copied the image off of somewhere on the device to somewhere else, but I see now from your explanation what it is. And to save the image on PC, and to save the first backup off device (also onto PC). Thanks again, will work up the courage to do these in the next few days.
Klotar said:
I read too quickly what [kind of app] Flashify was, and where to get the image from. I thought it copied the image off of somewhere on the device to somewhere else, but I see now from your explanation what it is. And to save the image on PC, and to save the first backup off device (also onto PC). Thanks again, will work up the courage to do these in the next few days.
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The recovery image isn't too important to save. Once its flashed its kinda hard to loose it, but for sure it can't hurt I guess. Good luck!
Just so you know that after installing custom recovery, you will not be able to update through OTA. If you update it, you'll get in trouble. So if want an official update, go to stock again and update.
marshygeek said:
Just so you know that after installing custom recovery, you will not be able to update through OTA. If you update it, you'll get in trouble. So if want an official update, go to stock again and update.
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I've waited for stock to push to my Xoom, Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 soooo many times but never make it. A rooted flashable zip made from the stock ota always lands and I get all flashy.
But yes as soon as you modify your recovery there is a chance you can soft brick your device if you accept the OTA.