"Installation Failed" MI A1 OTA UPDATE - Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers

Ok, why the f. did I get "installation failed" when installing OTA following this guide?
I followed the guide, I hit uninstall and "restore images" in magisk, it restored the stock image and when I tried running feb ota, I got "installation failed", why?
Also, why did my device get in a bootloop by just fully uninstalling magisk?
I had unlocked bootloader with systemless root, with no TWRP, never booted it, never flashed it, only fastboot commands I ran were oem unlock and boot patched_boot.img. I never touched system partition (on purpose), never installed anything other than a bunch of magisk modules, safetynet was always working, if it matters.
PSA FOR GOOGLE VISITORS:
Do not fully uninstall magisk after you get "installation failed", I got a bootloop and had to flash flash_all_except_storage.bat from mi a1 stock rom using miFlash (bottom right to select it, don't flash_all if you want your data).

Same thing happened with me... what exactly i done was...booted into patched boot.img using fastboot and after that used magisk manager and installed camera2api and just substratum.....but when i got notification of feb update... I tried to uninstall magisk manager using complete uninstall option....then restarted manually then it booted up and then suddenly shuts down and started showing a black screen with Android logo with (No command) written below it......to recover from this condition i again tried to use the same fastboot method for booting into patched boot... after which i was able to use my mobile.... normally but I'm not able to install feb update.... I'm downloading the complete stock rom.....but if there's any other method which can be efficient so plz inform....

Azeemkwow said:
Same thing happened with me... what exactly i done was...booted into patched boot.img using fastboot and after that used magisk manager and installed camera2api and just substratum.....but when i got notification of feb update... I tried to uninstall magisk manager using complete uninstall option....then restarted manually then it booted up and then suddenly shuts down and started showing a black screen with Android logo with (No command) written below it......to recover from this condition i again tried to use the same fastboot method for booting into patched boot... after which i was able to use my mobile.... normally but I'm not able to install feb update.... I'm downloading the complete stock rom.....but if there's any other method which can be efficient so plz inform....
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Just like he said, yeah using Magisk means waving bye to OTA updates. This was the exact problem I faced where I installed Magisk module without TWRP for the joys of using substratum. Installating magisk won't taper your system, they said, you would still get the update, they said. Well NEWS FLASH for those, installing magisk tampers your system partitions and you are in a dreadlock situation where you can't do ****. People claim there are work arounds like you linked but no one has actually confirmed using it. And the worst part is that if you try to install the update even after uninstalling Magisk , it will still give you the error. How do I know? tried it, doesn't work. The only option which was left to me was to download the official Oreo ROM from MiUI global and flash it using MiFlash.

Flashing the boot.img from stock rom might solve the problem. If not, flash the stock rom using MiFlash with save user data option.

Alanjameson99 said:
Just like he said, yeah using Magisk means waving bye to OTA updates. This was the exact problem I faced where I installed Magisk module without TWRP for the joys of using substratum. Installating magisk won't taper your system, they said, you would still get the update, they said. Well NEWS FLASH for those, installing magisk tampers your system partitions and you are in a dreadlock situation where you can't do ****. People claim there are work arounds like you linked but no one has actually confirmed using it. And the worst part is that if you try to install the update even after uninstalling Magisk , it will still give you the error. How do I know? tried it, doesn't work. The only option which was left to me was to download the official Oreo ROM from MiUI global and flash it using MiFlash.
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Thanks...now that's what I'm planning to do...install official rom through miflashtool

RavinduSha said:
Flashing the boot.img from stock rom might solve the problem. If not, flash the stock rom using MiFlash with save user data option.
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Does the 'save user data'-option also preserve the apps installed?
Thanks!

Tiemichael said:
Does the 'save user data'-option also preserve the apps installed?
Thanks!
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Yes it saves all user data including settings, apps and app data

I had the same issue. I used the tool linked below and the steps:
- Unlock Bootloader
- Flash Stock ROM
- Download ROM (and wait for that to happen)
- Keep UserData (and wait again)
- Lock Bootloader
After that I was able to install the update, then re-install Magisk and camera tweaks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tool-xiaomi-mi-a1-tool-drivers-unlock-t3742857

The guide mention in OP had worked for me for at least 3 updates including the major one from nougat to oreo with any issue. Be aware that mounting system partition as read AND WRITE brakes OTA. You don't even need to change anything just mounting it will brake it. That could easily happen using a root file explorer or a hosts file based add blocker if Magisk is not properly set (systemless hosts support toggle in Magisk settings).

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[Q] Magisk Root

Has anyone been able to get magisk to work appropriately? I attempted and the magisk apk kept fc'ing. I read about LG devices needing a boot.img "bump". Is this true or has anyone got it working in their own way?
There Is no root method for variants that don't have a unlocked bootloader. You would know this if you read the forums before asking
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mrtruckincowboy said:
There Is no root method for variants that don't have a unlocked bootloader. You would know this if you read the forums before asking
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So, quite frankly, if you read, another user has it working. Further more, with the TMO variant, I do have an unlocked bootloader. Root application works with magisk, however the APK itself fc's.
I thought cowboys were polite ; )
I misread your post thought you were the typical person asking for a update on root I apologize.
Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk
Thats what you get for not reading posts Cowboy... Smh...
I have the H918/tmo and I was able to get magisk running with phh's superuser. I'm kinda iffy on magisk-hide, as i had issues with it initially ( random reboots with it enabled). I turned off magisk hide for about a week, then turned it back on last night with no reboots since.. but haven't tested it with apps.
After running the easy recowvery + root script, i got rid of SuperSU. I believe all i did was a Full Unroot in the options, with no changes to the recovery. (I also may have done a format /data when rebooting to recovery again, but i dont recall fully, so take that into consideration if it didnt work at first (followed by the no-verity-opt-encrypt zip).)
After getting rid of SuperSU/su binary, what i remember doing was:
1 ) Flash magisk v9.zip -> reboot to system to make sure it boots, then adb reboot recovery.
2 ) Flash phh's superuser r266-2.zip -> reboot to system
3 ) install magisk manager via apk, and phh's superuser via playstore.
4 ) test out root.
has anyone been able to get Phh's superuser to work on the Sprint v20 / LS997 ?? If so, how? Thanks in advance.
If you can't get this working there is an app called RootSwitch. It can successfully hide root on the V20 with a toggle.
HiddenKnight said:
Has anyone been able to get magisk to work appropriately? I attempted and the magisk apk kept fc'ing. I read about LG devices needing a boot.img "bump". Is this true or has anyone got it working in their own way?
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ive got 1 working and 1 in testing that uses magisk and phh.
the phh superuser seems to be casusing the systemui to force close often when in hide mode and the random reboots and loss of service, otherwise it was working fine.
but yeah, just flash version 10.2 on your current rom and see what happens!
btw this was on DEC sec patch, on oct builds i never tried it, but this is latest DEC sofware, didnt even use rootswitch
slayerh4x said:
If you can't get this working there is an app called RootSwitch. It can successfully hide root on the V20 with a toggle.
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Is this the App you used?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/play-pokemon-root-switch-method-patched-t3483179
remix435 said:
Is this the App you used?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/play-pokemon-root-switch-method-patched-t3483179
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I am using the one from this rom thread;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h819-nrd90m-modded-stock-rom-t3503658
Just follow the directions in the OP and you'll be g2g.
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If you can't get this working there is an app called RootSwitch. It can successfully hide root on the V20 with a toggle.
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Tried RootSwitch w/ SuperSU. Didn't pass SafetyNet if that's what you were referring to.
Tried it again last night. Had the 1st 3 options turned on. Soon as I opened Android Pay my phone hot booted and got stuck on the VZW splash screen. Had to pull the battery. Won't try that again with supersu.
I have a VS995 this is how I got my phone to finally take magisk and pass the safetynet check. I'm running software version VS99513A I performed dirty santa to get unlocked bootloader and root access. Now I tried to uninstall supersu threw the app and I got a failed message. I tried going into recovery and flashing the supersu unistaller and that would fail. I tried flash magisk v12.0 and keep getting error message. I got stock in twrp recovery several times and used LGUP and flash either VS99512A KDZ or the VS99513A KDZ. Am not a developer but it seemed as if the boot.img won't take by the magisk zip. Those where my failed attempts for about a week or two. Now on to the success story
Performed Dirty Santa on software version VS99513A. I decide to flash modstock kernaI update v1.1 because it seem to work well with a stock rooted VS995. I flashed busy box in recovery and downloaded the app and also downloaded quick reboot so I could reboot into recovery easier. After reading @poixninja thread on modstock kernal - stocked with goodies he mention flash a boot.img that was patched with magisk. So I but the phone into fastboot mode and flashed his boot.img onto the phone with cmd (command prompt). I think I might have tried to uninstall supersu threw the app and I think it didn't work after flash the boot.img. So I put the phone into recovery mode the to wipe and then to advance wipe and clear dalvik and cache. After that I went to install and flashed the supersu unistaller and it took. After flashing I wipe the cache that twrp ask after most flashes. I then rebooted into recovery to make sure my twrp was not affected because I had and issue with that in previous supersu unistaller attempts. Rebooted ito twrp recovery then rebooted into system. I think whenever I flashed the verzion logo stayed up longer than normal but the phone fully started up. I clicked on supersu and it said no root access. Turned of the phone and did the steps to get to recovery mode. Once in I first wiped dalvik and cache. Then I flashed magisk unistaller and it went threw with no issue. I wiped dalvik and cache then rebooted into recovery. After getting into recovery I rebooted to system.
Sidenote: I recommend after wiping supersu and flashing magisk unistaller. Once you boot up install magisk apk. I didn't install the apk until after I flashed the magisk v12.0 in recovery. I noticed when I reboot the magisk icon was on the phone but when I clicked it it said go to playstore to download. I had the magisk manager apk on my SD card so I just installed it. The install to longer than normal I think it was because I didn't install it prior to flash the zip in recovery. I didn't get a chance to verify it yet.
Once the phone boot and I installed the magisk app manager I open it up and got green checks for installed magisk v12 and properly rooted. I went to setting and turned on enable busy box, magisk hide, and systemless. But when I clicked safetynet I got cts mismatch. Did some research and read on other XDA magisk thread that it maybe because of custom roms, modified kernals and possible supersu somewhere on the system. The only root accessible apps I had installed during this process was busybox and quick reboot. I did notice the first time I ran quick reboot after getting magisk it did give it root access then it did after I opened it again.
I decide to uninstall quick reboot and busy box. I uninstalled both apps. I rebooted into recovery mode the manual way. First thing I did was wipe dalvik and cache. Then I flashed busy box uninstaller. When the flash was running I say in the command lines that it found supersu. Which I thought was odd so I also flashed supersu unistaller. I rebooted into recovery wipe dalvik and cache and flashed uninstall magisk. Then reboot into recovery. I ran busy box uninstaller one more time to see if it would pick up supersu again and the command lines did not mention it. I flashed back magisk v12.0 rebooted into recovery. Then rebooted into system
Opened magisk went to setting to turn on enable busy box, magisk hide and systemless. Check safetnet and failed I found a magisk XDA thread that talks about common issue. It said I had to check magisk core only mode. Once I did that he requested a reboot which I did. Once back up I first cleared in app manager under show system I cleared all data for google play store, google play service for instant app, google play services. I opened magisk clicked safetynet check and I passed it. I went to search for netflix in play store and it pop up I installed it and it working fine so far. I tried logging into snapchat and I got threw.
Hope this maybe help full to anyone having issues
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/kernel-modstock-kernel-stock-goodies-t3563887 (boot img and modstock v1.1)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71154562&postcount=4 (Magisk common issues)
Easier than that...?
sentra10550 said:
I have a VS995 this is how I got my phone to finally take magisk and pass the safetynet check. I'm running software version VS99513A I performed dirty santa to get unlocked bootloader and root access...
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...Hope this maybe help full to anyone having issues
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If I may be so bold, I played around with the rooting process on mine (I have a VS995 on 13A, too), and found a much easier (and possibly cleaner?) way to do this. Of course, the way I'm about to suggest would require a full KDZ to stock and a factory reset...
Here's mine:
Follow this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/lgv20-vs995-verizon-aio-post-06-19-2017-t3624326
Note: For noobs: After step 13, it's a bit misleading, because it doesn't boot DIRECTLY into TWRP, but boots to the white-screen "stock" recovery. The trick is to tell it "Yes" to both reset prompts. (It doesn't actually reset your stuff.) After this, it will take you to the TWRP menu.
When you get to step 14E, DO NOT FLASH SuperSU!
Instead, flash the ReStock zip.
After flashing ReStock, follow step 14G, and then flash Magisk 13.3 (latest stable, haven't tested others) from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
I tried this out of order a couple of other times and ended up either having Magisk not following through with install, or developing issues installing certain apps. (Either getting a -504 error from Play Store, or having valid APKs reply that they were "corrupt" when directly installing.)
Of course, all of the stereotypical disclaimers apply-- YMMV, and I'm not responsible if you brick your device, yadda yadda...
No offense, intended, sentra10550. While I'm glad you managed to get things working, the directions were a bit convoluted and I hope my humble findings might help yourself, in the future(?), and any others that may have a VS995.
Good luck, everybody!
)O( NeoHiPPy )O(
Think I'll wait until an easier method comes out for the VS995 to run Magisk lol..
I was UNABLE to do full unroot on my V20 from SuperSu settings menu. It would say "uninstallation failed"
I tried running UPDATE-unSU.zip from TWRP and it did not help. Magisk keeps on complaining about modified boot file.
I am unlocking boot loader, trying to flash Magisk in TWRP instead of SuperSu as per DirtyStanta root method instructions.
I will also flash restock 1.3 right after to stop static and vibration issue.
If it works, ill update my post.
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Ok i got it working. It was easier then i thought it would be.
These are the steps i did the very first time i got into TWRP after bootloaded unlock process as per DirtySanta rooting instructions.
Entered TWRP
DID NOT format data>yes
Installed Restock1.3 and Magisk.zip
Wipe cache and dalvik. Says Failed to wipe Dalvik (dont know why but what ever)
Reboot.
Result: Asking for unlock password 9 attempts left. So i have to Format Data>Yes
Re-entered TWRP
Format Data>yes
Reboot.
Root works. No SuperSu needed.
Conclusion:
You have to format DATA not for the root to work, but to be able to get into the phone. If there was a way to bypass that, there would be no need to factory reset to root. Root method would not require you to wipe the phone.
How ever, some apps that i use still do not support systemless root. They fail to do their work such as removing system apps. I cant remove any of my system apps for some reasons. I get "failed" messageevery time.
I was told i need modules for Magisk, but i have yet understood what that even means.
Other apps that use root, work fine. Such as AdAway.org

How can I remove Magisk?

I've flashed Magisk, but because I can't get Xposed to work, I'd like to remove Magisk and install SuperSU, but I don't know how. I tried to flash the uninstaller via TWRP and it says everything is fine, but after rebooting it just stays installed. If I try to flash SuperSU anyway I get stuck on boot. I have to flash stock boot.img via TWRP and then Magisk magically reappears. I tried using MiFlash but it refuses to do anything. It says no permission.
One possible solution, I guess, would be to flash stock ROM via TWRP. Can this be done? Any other ideas? Or am I just stuck with Magisk until a new version is available?
Filip013 said:
I've flashed Magisk, but because I can't get Xposed to work, I'd like to remove Magisk and install SuperSU, but I don't know how. I tried to flash the uninstaller via TWRP and it says everything is fine, but after rebooting it just stays installed. If I try to flash SuperSU anyway I get stuck on boot. I have to flash stock boot.img via TWRP and then Magisk magically reappears. I tried using MiFlash but it refuses to do anything. It says no permission.
One possible solution, I guess, would be to flash stock ROM via TWRP. Can this be done? Any other ideas? Or am I just stuck with Magisk until a new version is available?
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Magisk is pretty much "useless" for now. Because it is based on system-less root, and cannot be updated (because still in testing phase! Newer Xposed module from Magisk requires latest Magisk root binary, which is pretty out of option atm as we can't update to the latest binary). The only solution if you want to have proper root access is:
1. Head over to Xiaomi MIUI website and download the full stock ROM again, and then flash it via fastboot (choose flash_all_except_storage.bat if you want to preserve your data).
2. Once flashed, reboot back to bootloader and unlock it.
3. While still in bootloader flash the correct CF-Auto root boot image for your ROM (contains SuperSU 2.82 binary, https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:1748)
4. Wait patiently and it will automatically reboot. Install SuperSU from Play Store if you want root management app.
5. If you need Xposed, download the Xposed apk from XDA and then install it normally (not via recovery).
6. ??? Profit
*DO NOT INSTALL permanent TWRP as it will cause your phone stuck in boot loop.
@soralz
Thanks for your help, but no luck. I understand what I'm supposed to do, but I can't get MiFlash to work. When I try to flash stock image I get a "Permission Denied" error. (I have unlocked my bootloader successfully). I tried flashing modified stock image from here But then I couldn't boot. My only solution is to flash stock boot.img via TWRP and I can boot, but I stay stuck with Magisk.
So far, the only options I can think of is to wait for a recovery-flashable ROM, a new software update or a new version of Magisk.
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@soralz
Thanks for your help, but no luck. I understand what I'm supposed to do, but I can't get MiFlash to work. When I try to flash stock image I get a "Permission Denied" error. (I have unlocked my bootloader successfully). I tried flashing modified stock image from here But then I couldn't boot. My only solution is to flash stock boot.img via TWRP and I can boot, but I stay stuck with Magisk.
So far, the only options I can think of is to wait for a recovery-flashable ROM, a new software update or a new version of Magisk.
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You couldn't boot, are you using permanent TWRP?
Have you tried download the Full ROM from here and run this (as attachment)?
http://en.miui.com/download-333.html
Btw, place the folder under 1 directory only eg: as attachment. (I tried in multiple directory eg: "D:\Phones\ROM\Stock ROM", it just wouldn't flash)
@soralz
OMG!!! I can't believe it. MiFlash refused to let me flash because I tried to do that from the wrong location. Weird??!!
Good. I’ve managed to follow your instructions and success!! Just a minor note, I couldn't flash the modified boot.img directly via fastboot, it still won't let me. But I just booted TWRP (without flashing) and then flashed it from there. Again, THANK YOU!
BTW, yes, I had flashed permanent TWRP and then unsuccessfully tried to remove it.
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@soralz
OMG!!! I can't believe it. MiFlash refused to let me flash because I tried to do that from the wrong location. Weird??!!
Good. I’ve managed to follow your instructions and success!! Just a minor note, I couldn't flash the modified boot.img directly via fastboot, it still won't let me. But I just booted TWRP (without flashing) and then flashed it from there. Again, THANK YOU!
BTW, yes, I had flashed permanent TWRP and then unsuccessfully tried to remove it.
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Oh you manage to fix that? Good for you then. And yes you cannot have permanent TWRP and SuperSU at the same time. The CF-auto root for me I just click root.bat and done. btw side note, you will lose root after each update, besure to check out the new patched boot image. I m sure in the future we will have automated process, don't need to re-root manually after each update

P2XL OTA + Magisk install before reboot = keep root

Didn't see anyone else confirming that the Magisk OTA install works with Android 10, so... confirming that it does.
Let OTA finish but don't reboot.
Go to Magisk Manager and "Install" Magisk - select the bottom option (includes the OTA phrase)
Reboot
Profit.
No problems noticed in a half-day of use.
Did you do this from Pie or from Android Q beta? Also, did you uninstall Magisk from the manager before you did the OTA?
Anybody know if this worked smoothly with their Viper4Android app?
This worked form me going from Android 9 with Magisk to Android 10
I'm glad I waited and saw this before moving to Android 10. This worked like a charm for me as well.
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Didn't see anyone else confirming that the Magisk OTA install works with Android 10, so... confirming that it does.
Let OTA finish but don't reboot.
Go to Magisk Manager and "Install" Magisk - select the bottom option (includes the OTA phrase)
Reboot
Profit.
No problems noticed in a half-day of use.
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Is this working on Novemeber 2019? i am rooted with magisk and twrp , but the OTA says error to download, try again. and never downloads and installed it.
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gregoryx said:
Didn't see anyone else confirming that the Magisk OTA install works with Android 10, so... confirming that it does.
Let OTA finish but don't reboot.
Go to Magisk Manager and "Install" Magisk - select the bottom option (includes the OTA phrase)
Reboot
Profit.
No problems noticed in a half-day of use.
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Is this working on Novemeber 2019? i am rooted with magisk and twrp , but the OTA says error to download, try again. and never downloads and install it.
Ota usually gives me error cant install so i flash factory image without (-w) wiping then i reflash kernel and magisk, result is updating to latest image with everything stays at it is
kmry said:
Is this working on Novemeber 2019? i am rooted with magisk and twrp , but the OTA says error to download, try again. and never downloads and install it.
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Is your recovery stock? It may not be clearly stated as I haven't read the thread in its entirety, but the OTA will fail with TWRP installed. It likely will also fail if the system partition is modified.
EDIT: I re-read your post. You clearly note using TWRP.
Nightf0x_007 said:
Ota usually gives me error cant install so i flash factory image without (-w) wiping then i reflash kernel and magisk, result is updating to latest image with everything stays at it is
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How do you flash it, with flash fire, trough TWRP or from fastboot?
kmry said:
How do you flash it, with flash fire, trough TWRP or from fastboot?
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Factory image flash via adb using pc, then i boot to twrp and reflash kernel and magisk
Anyone know how to get the native led configuration without using a custom rom or the lightflow app?
Should I update Magisk and manager before I do this?
My Magisk installed is 18.1 and it lists 20.1 as available
Magisk Manager installed is 7.0 and 7.4 is listed as available
If you wanna follow the official instructions :
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation
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Factory image flash via adb using pc, then i boot to twrp and reflash kernel and magisk
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i decided to flash the complete ota trough TWRP, installed normally but TWRP was gone, so installed again, then magisk then EX kernel, thanks.
kmry said:
i decided to flash the complete ota trough TWRP, installed normally but TWRP was gone, so installed again, then magisk then EX kernel, thanks.
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Yes this also works, this was the procedure i was following before, but i dont have twrp installed in my device, it causes bootloop and device sensors errors idk why so i fastboot it, once i tried updating by flashing ota zip via twrp but device didnt bootup maybe cause twrp is not installed so since that what i do is reflashing factory image without -w
Nightf0x_007 said:
Yes this also works, this was the procedure i was following before, but i dont have twrp installed in my device, it causes bootloop and device sensors errors idk why so i fastboot it, once i tried updating by flashing ota zip via twrp but device didnt bootup maybe cause twrp is not installed so since that what i do is reflashing factory image without -w
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do i have to delete the "-w" command only on the "flash-all.bat" or on the "flash-all.sc" too?
kmry said:
do i have to delete the "-w" command only on the "flash-all.bat" or on the "flash-all.sc" too?
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Just the flash-all.bat if your using Windows. :good:
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do i have to delete the "-w" command only on the "flash-all.bat" or on the "flash-all.sc" too?
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.bat file only

October Security Patch has been posted

October Security Patch has been posted.
What is the size of this update? I received only 7.1mb update ?
astaineakash said:
What is the size of this update? I received only 7.1mb update
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I don't know. Flashed the full image from Google.
in Germany, the update is also so big
astaineakash said:
What is the size of this update? I received only 7.1mb update
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Yes, it is 7.1 MB. Strange.
Wow huge update! My WiFi couldn't cope up with 7.1mb update. Awesome Google ?
Nothing here yet, T-Mobile, Houston.
Edit: received OTA last evening 10/08. I believe the size was 7.4mb.
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yes the ota is 7.1mb, i have root so i tired to uninstall magisk (restoring images) then applying the ota then reinstalling magisk then reboot but didnt work as system update error couldnt install, also tried to boot to twrp then sideload the ota zip but caused problems and was about to lose my data (storage didnt show up in twrp) but i played around and changed boot slot and storage showed up again so i flashed factory image without -w and reflashed magisk and kernel
Nightf0x_007 said:
yes the ota is 7.1mb, i have root so i tired to uninstall magisk (restoring images) then applying the ota then reinstalling magisk then reboot but didnt work as system update error couldnt install, also tried to boot to twrp then sideload the ota zip but caused problems and was about to lose my data (storage didnt show up in twrp) but i played around and changed boot slot and storage showed up again so i flashed factory image without -w and reflashed magisk and kernel
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Dude sometimes this phone just needs a little extra... Lol glad you kept your cool and hung in there.
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Nightf0x_007 said:
yes the ota is 7.1mb, i have root so i tired to uninstall magisk (restoring images) then applying the ota then reinstalling magisk then reboot but didnt work as system update error couldnt install, also tried to boot to twrp then sideload the ota zip but caused problems and was about to lose my data (storage didnt show up in twrp) but i played around and changed boot slot and storage showed up again so i flashed factory image without -w and reflashed magisk and kernel
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How did you "reflash magisk and kernel?" Did you boot to system first?
astaineakash said:
What is the size of this update? I received only 7.1mb update ?
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Me too
jlokos said:
How did you "reflash magisk and kernel?" Did you boot to system first?
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Yes after flashing factory image without wiping, i booted up to system then checked magisk wasnt installed (only manager app), then i fastbooted to twrp recovery flashed custom kernel then flashed magisk and reboot, thats it, and all my magisk settings returned back to what it was like before all this
Can anyone please post the fingerprint for the October build from build.prop?
Much thanks!!
Any easy way to install this on a rooted phone without wiping data?
Dylan.4 said:
Any easy way to install this on a rooted phone without wiping data?
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First, YMMV! Make backups, always.
Here's my process. It's worked for me for a good while now. My main goal was to do this all on-device, without using a computer or other ADB source. It assumes you keep TWRP installed.
1. Download the full OTA from Google. This is the one in a recovery flashable package, not the fastboot script one.
2. Download the TWRP installer.
3. Download the latest Magisk installer.
4. Turn off the screen lock. TWRP doesn't like it, and won't see the internal storage elsewise.
5. Boot to TWRP recovery.
6. Install the OTA zip via TWRP. DO NOT REBOOT NOW!
7. Install the TWRP recovery zip.
8. Reboot. I like to let Android boot all the way before I install Magisk. It may not be completely necessary, but I believe you have to switch the A/B slot in TWRP if you don't, before installing.
9. Boot to TWRP recovery again.
10. Install the Magisk zip.
11. Re-enable your security, including re-adding your fingerprints if you use them.
If you want to use an additional computer, just fastboot the full images after removing the "-w" from the bat file, fastboot boot to TWRP, then re-install TWRP (if desired) and Magisk.
Since October patch (rooted) I have massive problems my pc/my phone detecting my phone/my pc. I dont know why, its just charging, one time it worked (I need USB-Tethering) I was just restarting and restarting the phone, turning debugging on/off...
Any idea how to fix this?
edit: It just says unknown usb-device, I manually uninstalled and installed the latest android usb drivers. If I try to use an adb command it just says "error: no devices/emulators found"
Probably the worst security patch. My sensors aren't working properly, phone doesn't go off while i talk. It hangs at odd occasions. Battery is weak. Auto brightness isn't working either
hawkjm73 said:
First, YMMV! Make backups, always.
Here's my process. It's worked for me for a good while now. My main goal was to do this all on-device, without using a computer or other ADB source. It assumes you keep TWRP installed.
1. Download the full OTA from Google. This is the one in a recovery flashable package, not the fastboot script one.
2. Download the TWRP installer.
3. Download the latest Magisk installer.
4. Turn off the screen lock. TWRP doesn't like it, and won't see the internal storage elsewise.
5. Boot to TWRP recovery.
6. Install the OTA zip via TWRP. DO NOT REBOOT NOW!
7. Install the TWRP recovery zip.
8. Reboot. I like to let Android boot all the way before I install Magisk. It may not be completely necessary, but I believe you have to switch the A/B slot in TWRP if you don't, before installing.
9. Boot to TWRP recovery again.
10. Install the Magisk zip.
11. Re-enable your security, including re-adding your fingerprints if you use them.
If you want to use an additional computer, just fastboot the full images after removing the "-w" from the bat file, fastboot boot to TWRP, then re-install TWRP (if desired) and Magisk.
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Perfect, it worked. Thank you!

No certification of play protect

Dear comunity,
I really need your help with this. I have a OP6T and finally updated to the android 11. Before the update, I removed magisk (it was giving me some errors from time to time and I wasn't using the root for anything) through TWRP and then I just updated to the latest OOS through OTA. Everything went smoothly until today, when I went to a store and tried to pay using google pay an error appeared and it seems I have no longer the device certified by the play protect.
What did I miss during the update? Is there any workaround?
Thank you in advance!
I would try wiping and installing the latest oos through twrp instead of ota
I just did this to have everything stock again. Since I installed via OTA, didn't I loose the twrp recovery? Wiping are you referring to a complete clean install? I'm not quite prepared for that :|
igoigo said:
I just did this to have everything stock again. Since I installed via OTA, didn't I loose the twrp recovery? Wiping are you referring to a complete clean install? I'm not quite prepared for that :|
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I don't understand why it would not be certified after ota update. You can try uninstalling updates for play services and play store maybe that will help. Or there might be magisk files that persisted. Could try to root with magisk again and uninstall it using the magisk app. Just ideas for ya cause I really don't know for sure. But I do know for sure even with stock oos you can still boot a twrp and use it even if you dont make it permanent. So you could use twrp to delete magisk or anything that would be throwing off the safety net. Could also try a safety net checking app to narrow down the problem depending if it passes or not. I just suggested clean install because there may be conflicting device names or whatever from going from custom to ota update. Hope it helps
Brettroth said:
I don't understand why it would not be certified after ota update. You can try uninstalling updates for play services and play store maybe that will help. Or there might be magisk files that persisted. Could try to root with magisk again and uninstall it using the magisk app. Just ideas for ya cause I really don't know for sure. But I do know for sure even with stock oos you can still boot a twrp and use it even if you dont make it permanent. So you could use twrp to delete magisk or anything that would be throwing off the safety net. Could also try a safety net checking app to narrow down the problem depending if it passes or not. I just suggested clean install because there may be conflicting device names or whatever from going from custom to ota update. Hope it helps
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Thank you for the suggestions. I installed root checker and it didn't detect any root. I was thinking on installing again TWRP to then install/uninstall magisk. But I can try to check the safety net, its strange indeed, I have everything working without any problems, even the google or bank apps.
When I uninstalled magisk I had to do it through TWRP because my magisk manager that was in "hide mode" woulnd't open because it was constantly crashing. As you said, probably there is some remnant files from magisk left.
EDIT: I run the safety checker and it found a problem with "CTS profile matched", any idea what is this?
igoigo said:
Thank you for the suggestions. I installed root checker and it didn't detect any root. I was thinking on installing again TWRP to then install/uninstall magisk. But I can try to check the safety net, its strange indeed, I have everything working without any problems, even the google or bank apps.
When I uninstalled magisk I had to do it through TWRP because my magisk manager that was in "hide mode" woulnd't open because it was constantly crashing. As you said, probably there is some remnant files from magisk left.
EDIT: I run the safety checker and it found a problem with "CTS profile matched", any idea what is this?
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Basically has 2 different ID's probably from going custom to ota update. That's why I suggested clean install. Anytime going from one rom to another clean install is needed.
@Brettroth the thing is, I was/am in the stock rom, the only thing I had "custom" was the magisk (which I uninstalled before update) and TWRP recovery :|
igoigo said:
@Brettroth the thing is, I was/am in the stock rom, the only thing I had "custom" was the magisk (which I uninstalled before update) and TWRP recovery :|
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Sorry I thought you were on custom
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@Brettroth the thing is, I was/am in the stock rom, the only thing I had "custom" was the magisk (which I uninstalled before update) and TWRP recovery :
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You should be able to just dirty flash the oos from twrp then. Should fix any mismatched id's
I will try the dirty flash through twrp
Brettroth said:
You should be able to just dirty flash the oos from twrp then. Should fix any mismatched id's
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Finally got some time during my holidays to try this, but now I'm facing some problems. I tried to fastboot flash the TWRP version that you suggested in another thread but the recovery can't read my storage due to encryption. Do you have any suggestion?
igoigo said:
Finally got some time during my holidays to try this, but now I'm facing some problems. I tried to fastboot flash the TWRP version that you suggested in another thread but the recovery can't read my storage due to encryption. Do you have any suggestion?
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This will decrypt android 12
Brettroth said:
This will decrypt android 12
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But I'm with in Android 11 stock ROM (11.1.2.2) will it work?
igoigo said:
But I'm with in Android 11 stock ROM (11.1.2.2) will it work?
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Yeah it should. The other twrp should have worked also with a11. You might have corrupted your data. Probably need to wipe data by typing yes to fix.
How can I have corrupted my data by just flashing the recovery? Can't I flash the stock boot.img?
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I was able to flash the stock boot.img and everything is working now. Starting again, what do you suggest, boot TWRP and then instal zip and flash OOS+TWRP? My problem is, which TWRP version should I boot and flash, since the one I tested gave this problem.
Hi, my case is a bit different as i havent used magisk and i have a difderent phone, but my solution to "device is not play store certified" which was showing in play store, about section was as follows:
Enable Developper mode (setting/about/software info/click 7 times or so on "build number")
A developer menu appears in settings at the bottom, within it i disabled "OEM Unlocking".
Restarted phone checked, was still not certified, cleared data for "google play services" and "google play store", restarted, and voila.
Hope it helps

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