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Permarooted s-off still get no CWM recovery mode!?

I am rooted with s-off running on a ATT simcard but still can't boot in CWM recovery. In rom manager it says: current recovery Clockworkmode 3.0.2.4
Whenever I attempt to boot into recovery the MT4G comes up it reboots and it comes up agains and boots regularly. Any thoughts?
I followed all the instructions in this thread and am at the 85.xxx bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996

I am bone stock other since I've not be able to get into recovery mode. Would a factory reset help?

Do it manually. Go to the bootloader and load recovery from there, or use adb and type adb reboot recovery.

adb does the same thing it attempts to get into recovery then goes blank and reboots regular and same thing with hboot.

Do you have fastboot on?

Nope. Fastboot is off. I can't even factory reset the phone. It just reboots like with everything else

be1ieve1111 said:
Nope. Fastboot is off. I can't even factory reset the phone. It just reboots like with everything else
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most likely it feels as if the recovery image didn't take.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
from there select "recovery" and see what boot loader you are using. If you have the engineering screen manually flash it.
http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/02/clockwork-recovery-image.html
1. Download CWR3. - link supplied above
2. Save to your Android SDK tools (c:\android-sdk-windows\tools) or platform-tools (c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools) folder and rename to recovery.img
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Hold the volume down button + power until you boot to a white screen.
5. Use the volume rocker to select FASTBOOT then press the power button to select it.
6. Connect your phone.
7. Open up a windows command prompt and navigate to your sdk tools or platform tools folder. tools (c:\android-sdk-windows\tools) or platform-tools (c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools)
8. Type
Code:
FASTBOOT DEVICES
to make sure your computer "sees" your phone and is ready to flash the recovery. You should get a serial number and then the word fastboot as the output.
9. Type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and press enter. Give it a minute to do it's thing. You should get a message that says writing recovery and success.
10. Unplug your phone and use the volume rocker to select BOOTLOADER and then again to select RECOVERY and you should be booted into the orange menu of Clockwork Recovery 3
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taken and modified from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834

It says fastboot isn't a recognized command when I type FASTBOOT DEVICES
also for the bootloader part. It loads real quick and it says something about no image or wrong image in the lines of code that loads on the screen then disappears

Are you using Linux? If so, cd to platform-tools and use ./fastboot instead of fastboot. Otherwise try updating adb and see if it works. Also, the random text is the phone searching for PD15IMG or another restore image. Disregard that, unless you want to flash the stock unrooted image.

Manual upgrading Nexus 6 without wiping data.

A little how-to on upgrading your nexus phone without having to wipe your data if you rooted and installed some stuff onto system partition.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU ARE NOT GOOD AT USING COMMAND LINE! THIS HAS A POSSIBILITY OF BRICKING YOUR PHONE TO WHERE IT WONT BOOT.
Note:
You will loose the following when using this method:
-Custom Recovery
-Custom Kernel
-ANYTHING that is installed on the system partition including but not limited to: SU (root), Busybox, Xposed, etc.
What is needed:
-ADB (1.0.32+) and Fastboot
-Factory Image of Nexus 6 (https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en)
-- MUST BE THE SAME BUILD VERSION AS YOUR CURRENT VERSION!
--- Check under System > About Phone > Build Number
Step 1 (Catch the update url):
Open up command prompt/terminal and type in
Code:
adb logcat
.
From here you will get a lot of debug lines, dont worry about any of it.
What we are looking for is the url to the update file.
When adb logcat is ready, start the update for your phone. (Dont worry about restarting or whatnot, you wont be using the file it's downloaded anyway).
From the url, use that to download the update file to your computer.
Step 2 (Backup):
This is important as a just in case **** happens thing.
BACK UP YOUR PHONE if you have a custom recovery.
Don't think that this update method is foolproof.
Don't even think.
BACK IT UP!
Step 3 (Restore to "Factory"):
This is where it gets hairy.
Using the factory image you downloaded open up the "image-shamu-<build>.zip" file and extract "boot.img", "recovery.img", and
"system.img".
Restart your phone to bootloader either with adb or pressing and holding power + vol down.
From here, in a command prompt/terminal, type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot <boot.img path>
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <recovery.img path>
Code:
fastboot flash system <system.img path>
System image will take the longest and will be streamed to the phone so just wait until it's finished.
Step 4 (Upgrade):
ok, now that we are in "Factory" settings, start up your phone in recovery mode.
From the recovery screen you should see the little android with the red exclamation point icon thing.
Press and hold power and click the volume up button. Release power button.
From here, select
Code:
apply update from ADB
now in command prompt type:
Code:
adb sideload <update.zip path>
Step 5: ???
Step 6: Profit!
I have done this method twice and haven't experienced any problems myself. As stated above, this does have the possibility of mucking something up so be sure to have backups.
After everything is done, you are using your phone in stock mode.
flash your custom recovery and custom kernel if you'd like. Also reinstall root via custom recovery (twrp will let you know) and busybox.
Troubleshooting:
- Update says system partition has unexpected contents.
-- Reflash system.img.
- Get adb sideload error (xxx)
-- Make sure you have the latest version of adb and that your drivers for your phone are installed. Sometimes you have to manually install the adb drivers when in sideload mode.

Boot Loop after update -multiple attempts shows different screens after 2hours

Hi Everyone.
After look up for a 2nd hand phone works for one hours, and just dead. the google logo bootloop.
after a ton of google, i choose Nexus root toolkit to understand if that is really a "hardware fail" as everyone says, or just another OS issue.
i saw that was nothing happening after some tries (google logo still looping) to re-flash, and left the phone and goes for lunch, when i´m back suddenly i have a few different screens randomly:
1- from google logo goes for the 4 animated dots.
2- from google logo goes to "encrypt unsuccessfull"
3- from google logo goes to android animated logo.
Nexus toolkit still showing "waiting device" and no other action there.
may the brute force or persistent attempts have any different effects on that massive issue?
thanks

erico.albino said:
Hi Everyone.
After look up for a 2nd hand phone works for one hours, and just dead. the google logo bootloop.
after a ton of google, i choose Nexus root toolkit to understand if that is really a "hardware fail" as everyone says, or just another OS issue.
i saw that was nothing happening after some tries (google logo still looping) to re-flash, and left the phone and goes for lunch, when i´m back suddenly i have a few different screens randomly:
1- from google logo goes for the 4 animated dots.
2- from google logo goes to "encrypt unsuccessfull"
3- from google logo goes to android animated logo.
Nexus toolkit still showing "waiting device" and no other action there.
may the brute force or persistent attempts have any different effects on that massive issue?
thanks
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The common denominator of the BLOD is not being able to get into recovery mode at all. Are you able to get into recovery mode, and are you using a custom recovery (TWRP) or stock recovery? If stock have you tried doing a factory reset? The first boot will take a long time while it is encrypting.
Sounds like you are unlocked and maybe ADB debugging is enabled? Next method would be to get ADB/Fastboot installed on your PC and flash the stock Google image using the flash-all. bat file. But.... since you already have NRT running, you could open "Advanced Utilities" and fastboot format cache, system and userdata (check all 3 boxes). Then go back to the main menu and run "Flash Stock and Unroot". Use the "bootloop/semi-bricked" option. For now, don't root or install a custom recovery. Just see if you can boot into the OS.

v12xke said:
The common denominator of the BLOD is not being able to get into recovery mode at all. Are you able to get into recovery mode, and are you using a custom recovery (TWRP) or stock recovery? If stock have you tried doing a factory reset? The first boot will take a long time while it is encrypting.
Sounds like you are unlocked and maybe ADB debugging is enabled? Next method would be to get ADB/Fastboot installed on your PC and flash the stock Google image using the flash-all. bat file. But.... since you already have NRT running, you could open "Advanced Utilities" and fastboot format cache, system and userdata (check all 3 boxes). Then go back to the main menu and run "Flash Stock and Unroot". Use the "bootloop/semi-bricked" option. For now, don't root or install a custom recovery. Just see if you can boot into the OS.
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i tried with the adb sideload the Stock one and it keeps o loop. no changes on the screen.
i'm not unlocked at all, its shows on the recovery screen. i will re-try some root and another windows7 and mac for this.
as you say, if BLOD consist to not get in to recovery, i'm safe for now, just need to figure out how to make it works.
thanks a lot so far.

erico.albino said:
i tried with the adb sideload the Stock one and it keeps o loop. no changes on the screen.
i'm not unlocked at all, its shows on the recovery screen. i will re-try some root and another windows7 and mac for this.
as you say, if BLOD consist to not get in to recovery, i'm safe for now, just need to figure out how to make it works.
thanks a lot so far.
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You said "i'm not unlocked at all" So do you mean your bootloader is LOCKED? Also, the status of bootloader is shown in BOOTLOADER MODE not recovery mode. Perhaps you need to research the difference and answer whether your bootloader is locked (yes/no) and whether you are able to access RECOVERY MODE, or not (yes/no). And whether that is stock recovery? I have no problem with English being your second language, but you need to try to be clear in your answers so we all understand where you are so we can help you. Cheers.
How to enter Recovery Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq_gzT-fV2E

v12xke said:
You said "i'm not unlocked at all" So do you mean your bootloader is LOCKED? Also, the status of bootloader is shown in BOOTLOADER MODE not recovery mode. Perhaps you need to research the difference and answer whether your bootloader is locked (yes/no) and whether you are able to access RECOVERY MODE, or not (yes/no). And whether that is stock recovery? I have no problem with English being your second language, but you need to try to be clear in your answers so we all understand where you are so we can help you. Cheers.
How to enter Recovery Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq_gzT-fV2E
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thanks for all the word, V12...!
dont have english as my mother language is complicated. specially when you need help on some topics that is not available or dont have good places to go here! (brazil).
anyway, i'm following your first suggestions, and i'm going to share the results soon.
the nexus screen on recovery mode shows:
Console:NULL
Battery OK
Device is LOCKED
Qfuse status ENABLED
off-mode Chager ENABLED
download mode DISABLED.
on my first attempts, i was able to enter on ADB upload menu as you indicate on the video, was able to load the stock rom but stop on the boot loop.
the second shot was my main topic status, using nexus root toolkit with "flash stock+unroot" selecting "softbrick+bootloop". three different screen results on loop.
thanks a lot for the help, bro!
:good:

erico.albino said:
thanks for all the word, V12... Device is LOCKED.... on my first attempts, i was able to enter on ADB upload menu as you indicate on the video, was able to load the stock rom but stop on the boot loop. the second shot was my main topic status, using nexus root toolkit with "flash stock+unroot" selecting "softbrick+bootloop". three different screen results on loop.
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Because your bootloader is locked, the only real option is to sideload an OTA from the stock recovery. Not possible to flash a full image. You will need to find an OTA that is newer than your current build. If it won't boot, try a factory reset and boot again. If that doesn't work, try fastboot formatting (only) userdata and cache partitions and try the OTA again.

ps: encryption unsuccessful keeps on 7.1.1 NUFK26Kversion, after 30min google bootloop. will give a try with another versions, but my default built is NRD90T 7.0. that is what is showing on the recovery screen (the second one, on the power+volume up on recovery mode). runnning the nexus root toolkit and flash+unroot.
ps: i',m supposed to be almost there, just need to figure out

erico.albino said:
ps: encryption unsuccessful keeps on 7.1.1 NUFK26Kversion, after 30min google bootloop. will give a try with another versions, but my default built is NRD90T 7.0. that is what is showing on the recovery screen (the second one, on the power+volume up on recovery mode). runnning the nexus root toolkit and flash+unroot.
ps: i',m supposed to be almost there, just need to figure out
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Firstly, NRT doesn't work flashing for you because your bootloader is locked (it even tells you this) and you need to be sure you are using an OTA image. You cannot flash a full stock image. The Flash Stock + Unroot option in NRT downloads the full image. You are supposed to use the ADB side load option from your phone's recovery and send it from your PC. Not that it makes a huge difference, but you are also using the wrong image for Verizon only in the U.S... You need N4F26O not NUFK26K. What happens when you do a factory reset from recovery mode? There is another update out next week (March Security Update) you can try that OTA when it is posted to the link above.

v12xke said:
Firstly, NRT doesn't work flashing for you because your bootloader is locked (it even tells you this) and you need to be sure you are using an OTA image. You cannot flash a full stock image. The Flash Stock + Unroot option in NRT downloads the full image. You are supposed to use the ADB side load option from your phone's recovery and send it from your PC. Not that it makes a huge difference, but you are also using the wrong image for Verizon only in the U.S... You need N4F26O not NUFK26K. What happens when you do a factory reset from recovery mode? There is another update out next week (March Security Update) you can try that OTA when it is posted to the link above.
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-Factory reset/wipe data goes OK. if i restart the system, it back to bootloop.
-for some reason, my adb sideload command is not been recognized on prompt. (windows 7 32bit)
-adb devices works and show my current device on prompt.
-NRT sideload option is aborted as "verification filed" after some steps and pointing to factory image or automatic img from NRT.
-at NRT, adb sideload device is been recognized, fastboot device recognized but adb recovery device not found status its showing up in the end.
i'm sure i'm doing something wrong, just cant figure out where..... =(

erico.albino said:
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-for some reason, my adb sideload command is not been recognized on prompt. (windows 7 32bit)
-adb devices works and show my current device on prompt.
-NRT sideload option is aborted as "verification filed" after some steps and pointing to factory image or automatic img from NRT.
-at NRT, adb sideload device is been recognized, fastboot device recognized but adb recovery device not found status its showing up in the end.
i'm sure i'm doing something wrong, just cant figure out where..... =(
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What is the name of the file you are trying to sideload, and is it an OTA? (angler-ota-n4f26o-6a853f19.zip)
What happens when you follow the method #1 on this page? You will have to "adb push" the OTA file to your phone. If you can't do this, you may not have the correct drivers installed or not have adb installed correctly.
Not sure what you mean by "for some reason, my adb sideload command is not been recognized on prompt. (windows 7 32bit)"- can you elaborate?

v12xke said:
What is the name of the file you are trying to sideload, and is it an OTA? (angler-ota-n4f26o-6a853f19.zip)
What happens when you follow the method #1 on this page? You will have to "adb push" the OTA file to your phone. If you can't do this, you may not have the correct drivers installed or not have adb installed correctly.
Not sure what you mean by "for some reason, my adb sideload command is not been recognized on prompt. (windows 7 32bit)"- can you elaborate?
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OTA file name: angler-n4f26o-factory-c53f0a50 (1).zip
download page/link: https://developers.google.com/android/images
i cant access internal storage. so i cant run step 1 on that page.
if i hit "adb sideload angler-n4f26o-factory-c53f0a50 (1).zip" on command prompt on windows, i receive this:
R:\Desktop\nexus\Fastboot\Fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
84B7N15C21000379 host
R:\Desktop\nexus\Fastboot\Fastboot>adb sideload angler-n4f26o-factory-c53f0a50.z
ip
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.26
-d - directs command to the only connected USB devic
e
returns an error if more than one USB device is
present.
-e - directs command to the only running emulator.
returns an error if more than one emulator is r
unning.
-s <serial number> - directs command to the USB device or emulator w
ith
the given serial number. Overrides ANDROID_SERI
AL
environment variable.
-p <product name or path> - simple product name like 'sooner', or
a relative/absolute path to a product
out directory like 'out/target/product/sooner'.
If -p is not specified, the ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT
environment variable is used, which must
be an absolute path.
devices - list all connected devices
connect <host>:<port> - connect to a device via TCP/IP
disconnect <host>:<port> - disconnect from a TCP/IP device
device commands:
adb push <local> <remote> - copy file/dir to device
adb pull <remote> [<local>] - copy file/dir from device
adb sync [ <directory> ] - copy host->device only if changed
(see 'adb help all')
adb shell - run remote shell interactively
adb shell <command> - run remote shell command
adb emu <command> - run emulator console command
adb logcat [ <filter-spec> ] - View device log
adb forward <local> <remote> - forward socket connections
forward specs are one of:
tcp:<port>
localabstract:<unix domain socket name>
localreserved:<unix domain socket name>
localfilesystem:<unix domain socket name>
dev:<character device name>
jdwp:<process pid> (remote only)
adb jdwp - list PIDs of processes hosting a JDWP transport
adb install [-l] [-r] [-s] <file> - push this package file to the device and i
nstall it
('-l' means forward-lock the app)
('-r' means reinstall the app, keeping its data
)
('-s' means install on SD card instead of inter
nal storage)
adb uninstall [-k] <package> - remove this app package from the device
('-k' means keep the data and cache directories
)
adb bugreport - return all information from the device
that should be included in a bug report.
adb help - show this help message
adb version - show version num
DATAOPTS:
(no option) - don't touch the data partition
-w - wipe the data partition
-d - flash the data partition
scripting:
adb wait-for-device - block until device is online
adb start-server - ensure that there is a server running
adb kill-server - kill the server if it is running
adb get-state - prints: offline | bootloader | device
adb get-serialno - prints: <serial-number>
adb status-window - continuously print device status for a specifie
d device
adb remount - remounts the /system partition on the device re
ad-write
adb reboot [bootloader|recovery] - reboots the device, optionally into the boo
tloader or recovery program
adb reboot-bootloader - reboots the device into the bootloader
adb root - restarts the adbd daemon with root permissions
adb usb - restarts the adbd daemon listening on USB
adb tcpip <port> - restarts the adbd daemon listening on TCP on th
e specified port
networking:
adb ppp <tty> [parameters] - Run PPP over USB.
Note: you should not automatically start a PPP connection.
<tty> refers to the tty for PPP stream. Eg. dev:/dev/omap_csmi_tty1
[parameters] - Eg. defaultroute debug dump local notty usepeerdns
adb sync notes: adb sync [ <directory> ]
<localdir> can be interpreted in several ways:
- If <directory> is not specified, both /system and /data partitions will be u
pdated.
- If it is "system" or "data", only the corresponding partition
is updated.
here some images: https://goo.gl/photos/zLZ9CEh1dtpgPJf17

erico.albino said:
OTA file name: angler-n4f26o-factory-c53f0a50 (1).zip
download page/link: https://developers.google.com/android/images
i cant access internal storage. so i cant run step 1 on that page.
if i hit "adb sideload angler-n4f26o-factory-c53f0a50 (1).zip" on command prompt on windows, i receive this:
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You are not flashing the OTA. You are attempting to sideload the full image. I'm still reading through the rest of your post, but go ahead and download the correct file.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota#angler

v12xke said:
You are not flashing the OTA. You are attempting to sideload the full image. I'm still reading through the rest of your post, but go ahead and download the correct file.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota#angler
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forget the long post, i was missing the quotes on the image file name.
i'll run your suggestion now...

erico.albino said:
i cant access internal storage. so i cant run step 1 on that page.
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You can use adb push to move transfer the file over to your phone. "adb push ota.zip /sdcard/ota.zip" then use the "apply update from sdcard" option in recovery. To avoid typos/syntax errors, simply rename the file you are using to ota.zip first. I still think you might have issues with your adb/driver installation.

v12xke said:
You can use adb push to move transfer the file over to your phone. "adb push ota.zip /sdcard/ota.zip" then use the "apply update from sdcard" option in recovery. To avoid typos/syntax errors, simply rename the file you are using to ota.zip first. I still think you might have issues with your adb/driver installation.
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thanks at all for all the help. unfortunately, after successfully sideload the OTA file, boot loop still here

Sorry to hear that. See if you are allowed to fastboot FORMAT userdata and cache from your PC and try the OTA again. You may get an error formatting userdata. Remember, next week brings a new March security update, and if you haven't given up on your device you can try to flash that OTA when it is posted by Google. You can now get back to your math homework...
Before you go, does your Recovery screen still say NRD90T or did it update to N4F26O?

i can see 7.1.1 N4F26O on recovery screen.
you can bet i will not git it up on this, lol. it was a very good deal based o the value of the device here in brazil.
i'll keep this post up to date about this and let you know about any news.
thanks again for all the help bro, much appreciate it!
cheers from brazil!

erico.albino said:
i can see 7.1.1 N4F26O on recovery screen.
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March Security Update OTA's posted on Google. Boom!

v12xke said:
March Security Update OTA's posted on Google. Boom!
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no chanfes unfortunately

There is any specific variant of nexus that can be down for this kind of brick?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Complete Rooting Guide!

I have seen a lot of people using unofficial and third-party methods to root, which can result in a lot of adverse circumstances to say the least.
So I'm presenting a complete noob-friendly guide to rooting.
Prerequisites:
1. A computer ( I'm using Windows 10 but any OS would do)
2. A USB cable
3. Basic computer know-how
Part 1 (Getting computer ready)
Download sdk tools (adb and fastboot) from here
Note that in the entire guide I'm using official products.
So in Windows, download the zip and extract it in any folder.
Now download latest twrp recovery from here
The lastest version as of 7th August, 2017 is 3.1.
The downloaded file will be named as twrp-x.x.x-0-x3.img.
Now rename this as recovery.img (this will make our work easier)
Now move that file to platform-tools folder which we extracted earlier.
Also, I suggest downloading Intel USB drivers for Android from here
Part 2 (Getting Phone Ready)
Unlocking bootloader didn't format my phone but taking a backup is still important.
Now go to Settings<About Phone and click on Build until it says "You have become a developer"
Now back to main settings menu and find "Developer Options". And turn USB debugging on.
Download magisk install.zip, unistall.zip ans apk from here
Now connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
Step 3 (Rooting!!)
Now open platform-tools folder and press Shift+ right click.
Select "open command prompt here".
Now a terminal will open.
Type
Code:
adb devices
Now you will get a prompt on your phone. Accept it.
Now type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will automatically reboot and fastboot will come up.
Now type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
[Alert! If you get <waiting for device> right click on start menu, select the unrecognized device and install Intel driver in it. Google for detailed instruction]
The process will start and you will get something like
(Okay ....)
(Okay....)
And type prompt. Now type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Flashing will start.
When you get type prompt again, type
Code:
fastboot reboot
And when the screen switches off, hold power up+power button.
(
Code:
fastboot reboot emergency
should work but it's effect was same as
Code:
fastboot reboot
If you get something like red state... verification failed... Then it's a good news.
Wait a few seconds and then twrp will launch. I suggest swiping on the first screen
[because letv is almost dead and we can't expect any updates. Plus my bootloader was relocked in my first attempt when I didn't swipe.]
(I suggest wiping dalvik cache and cache)
Now you can just reboot your phone normally.
Now install magisk apk.
Now reboot again to recovery. (Easiest way is Update app>tree dots menu> reboot to recovery)
When twrp starts, go to install> download and find magisk zip. Swipe to install.
Reboot and you have a fully rooted phone!!

Will it work with Le1s eco x509
Will the given method work with le 1s eco x509

Yes it will!

Im stuck in <waiting for any device>. I've installed the Intel drivers , what do you mean by select unrecognized device and install the Intel driver in it?

deepu_ said:
Im stuck in <waiting for any device>. I've installed the Intel drivers , what do you mean by select unrecognized device and install the Intel driver in it?
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Intel driver will not work try downloading drivers from skyneel for our phone

deepu_ said:
Im stuck in <waiting for any device>. I've installed the Intel drivers , what do you mean by select unrecognized device and install the Intel driver in it?
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Intel drivers worked for my leeco le 1s. Ideally, Intel drivers should work for all devices.
I'll make a tutorial with screenshots on setting up the drivers whenever I get time.

i cant find "open command prompt here" with shift+ Right click in platform-tools folder

junaidshaik96 said:
i cant find "open command prompt here" with shift+ Right click in platform-tools folder
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Make sure the directory is writable .

stealthinator16 said:
I have seen a lot of people using unofficial and third-party methods to root, which can result in a lot of adverse circumstances to say the least.
So I'm presenting a complete noob-friendly guide to rooting.
Prerequisites:
1. A computer ( I'm using Windows 10 but any OS would do)
2. A USB cable
3. Basic computer know-how
Part 1 (Getting computer ready)
Download sdk tools (adb and fastboot) from here
Note that in the entire guide I'm using official products.
So in Windows, download the zip and extract it in any folder.
Now download latest twrp recovery from here
The lastest version as of 7th August, 2017 is 3.1.
The downloaded file will be named as twrp-x.x.x-0-x3.img.
Now rename this as recovery.img (this will make our work easier)
Now move that file to platform-tools folder which we extracted earlier.
Also, I suggest downloading Intel USB drivers for Android from here
Part 2 (Getting Phone Ready)
Unlocking bootloader didn't format my phone but taking a backup is still important.
Now go to Settings<About Phone and click on Build until it says "You have become a developer"
Now back to main settings menu and find "Developer Options". And turn USB debugging on.
Download magisk install.zip, unistall.zip ans apk from here
Now connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
Step 3 (Rooting!!)
Now open platform-tools folder and press Shift+ right click.
Select "open command prompt here".
Now a terminal will open.
Type
Code:
adb devices
Now you will get a prompt on your phone. Accept it.
Now type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will automatically reboot and fastboot will come up.
Now type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
[Alert! If you get <waiting for device> right click on start menu, select the unrecognized device and install Intel driver in it. Google for detailed instruction]
The process will start and you will get something like
(Okay ....)
(Okay....)
And type prompt. Now type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Flashing will start.
When you get type prompt again, type
Code:
fastboot reboot
And when the screen switches off, hold power up+power button.
(
Code:
fastboot reboot emergency
should work but it's effect was same as
Code:
fastboot reboot
If you get something like red state... verification failed... Then it's a good news.
Wait a few seconds and then twrp will launch. I suggest swiping on the first screen
[because letv is almost dead and we can't expect any updates. Plus my bootloader was relocked in my first attempt when I didn't swipe.]
(I suggest wiping dalvik cache and cache)
Now you can just reboot your phone normally.
Now install magisk apk.
Now reboot again to recovery. (Easiest way is Update app>tree dots menu> reboot to recovery)
When twrp starts, go to install> download and find magisk zip. Swipe to install.
Reboot and you have a fully rooted phone!!
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It works perfectly on x507, thanks bro

Orange State
stealthinator16 said:
I have seen a lot of people using unofficial and third-party methods to root, which can result in a lot of adverse circumstances to say the least.
So I'm presenting a complete noob-friendly guide to rooting.
Prerequisites:
1. A computer ( I'm using Windows 10 but any OS would do)
2. A USB cable
3. Basic computer know-how
Part 1 (Getting computer ready)
Download sdk tools (adb and fastboot) from here
Note that in the entire guide I'm using official products.
So in Windows, download the zip and extract it in any folder.
Now download latest twrp recovery from here
The lastest version as of 7th August, 2017 is 3.1.
The downloaded file will be named as twrp-x.x.x-0-x3.img.
Now rename this as recovery.img (this will make our work easier)
Now move that file to platform-tools folder which we extracted earlier.
Also, I suggest downloading Intel USB drivers for Android from here
Part 2 (Getting Phone Ready)
Unlocking bootloader didn't format my phone but taking a backup is still important.
Now go to Settings<About Phone and click on Build until it says "You have become a developer"
Now back to main settings menu and find "Developer Options". And turn USB debugging on.
Download magisk install.zip, unistall.zip ans apk from here
Now connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
Step 3 (Rooting!!)
Now open platform-tools folder and press Shift+ right click.
Select "open command prompt here".
Now a terminal will open.
Type
Code:
adb devices
Now you will get a prompt on your phone. Accept it.
Now type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will automatically reboot and fastboot will come up.
Now type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
[Alert! If you get <waiting for device> right click on start menu, select the unrecognized device and install Intel driver in it. Google for detailed instruction]
The process will start and you will get something like
(Okay ....)
(Okay....)
And type prompt. Now type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Flashing will start.
When you get type prompt again, type
Code:
fastboot reboot
And when the screen switches off, hold power up+power button.
(
Code:
fastboot reboot emergency
should work but it's effect was same as
Code:
fastboot reboot
If you get something like red state... verification failed... Then it's a good news.
Wait a few seconds and then twrp will launch. I suggest swiping on the first screen
[because letv is almost dead and we can't expect any updates. Plus my bootloader was relocked in my first attempt when I didn't swipe.]
(I suggest wiping dalvik cache and cache)
Now you can just reboot your phone normally.
Now install magisk apk.
Now reboot again to recovery. (Easiest way is Update app>tree dots menu> reboot to recovery)
When twrp starts, go to install> download and find magisk zip. Swipe to install.
Reboot and you have a fully rooted phone!!
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There was a prompt for TWRP update and Magisk Update.
After it has started showing Orange State instead of Red State.
The phone got rebooted and all installed apps were deleted.
Xposed got uninstalled.
Playstore, Googlemaps got unistalled.
Camera is working.
Calling is working.
Now it shows Orange State.
Is it safe.
Can we bring it to red state?
As per this link
https://www.androidauthority.com/verified-boot-warnings-in-android-6-0-marshmallow-650368/
Orange warning: Your device is in an “unlocked” state. This means that your operating system can’t be checked to make sure that it’s safe to use.
Red warning: The operating system on your device has been changed or corrupted and is not safe to use. The device may not work properly and could expose your data to corruption and security risks.
Orange State seems to be a better state than red.

eighty9sid said:
There was a prompt for TWRP update and Magisk Update.
After it has started showing Orange State instead of Red State.
The phone got rebooted and all installed apps were deleted.
Xposed got uninstalled.
Playstore, Googlemaps got unistalled.
Camera is working.
Calling is working.
Now it shows Orange State.
Is it safe.
Can we bring it to red state?
As per this link
https://www.androidauthority.com/verified-boot-warnings-in-android-6-0-marshmallow-650368/
Orange warning: Your device is in an “unlocked” state. This means that your operating system can’t be checked to make sure that it’s safe to use.
Red warning: The operating system on your device has been changed or corrupted and is not safe to use. The device may not work properly and could expose your data to corruption and security risks.
Orange State seems to be a better state than red.
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I too got orange state when I had to reroot my device after it got bricked, but there was no issue, everything worked perfectly.

Hi l used this very step by step guides but sadly l got stuck at the :-
Alert! If you get <waiting for device> right click on start menu, select the unrecognized device and install Intel driver in it. Google for detailed instruction]
The process will start and you will get something like
(Okay ....)
(Okay....)
Here l select the unrecognized device and install the Intel drivers but it stuck at the "Okay,,,,Okay" prompt. Meaning that l didn't get this okay prompts and it keeps me on waiting the whole day.
Secondly, till this command l stop it and power down the phone, so after l power back on and try opening the "Application" folder, then it's not working anymore, it shuts down itself.
Please help!!

Valambok said:
Hi l used this very step by step guides but sadly l got stuck at the :-
Alert! If you get <waiting for device> right click on start menu, select the unrecognized device and install Intel driver in it. Google for detailed instruction]
The process will start and you will get something like
(Okay ....)
(Okay....)
Here l select the unrecognized device and install the Intel drivers but it stuck at the "Okay,,,,Okay" prompt. Meaning that l didn't get this okay prompts and it keeps me on waiting the whole day.
Secondly, till this command l stop it and power down the phone, so after l power back on and try opening the "Application" folder, then it's not working anymore, it shuts down itself.
Please help!!
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Don't power off your phone. Post a screenshot of what exact problem you face with driver installation.

Phone Dead
Hi, after completing this step by step guides my Le 1s can't boot to normal anymore, even if I try booting up system from twrp also it doesn't help, I cant even power off now. So, please please help me out again on how to get back to a normal phone. Thanks in advance.
N.B: My phone shows Orange state

OnePlus 8 TMO Magisk boot image IN2017_11_C.43

It took a bit of work to root OnePlus 8 T-Mobile version on the latest Android 12 update. I am a long time lurker and simply I wished someone else had posted the boot image to save me time. Can be simply flashed using fastboot commands.
Please check to make sure you are on the latest update from T-Mobile and that software version is: IN2017_11_C.43 Android 12 Security update November 5, 2022.
Installation instructions:
*You must have your phone unlocked for any carrier otherwise OEM unlocking will be unable to set.*
#1 go to settings, about device. TAP software version five times to enable developer options under system settings. Go to developer options and tick the following options:
a OEM Unlocking
b Enable USB debugging
#2 Download the OnePlus 8 Windows drivers and ADB fastboot drivers if your using a PC or Termux from F-Droid if using another rooted phone.
PC instructions:
Go to the directory you installed ADB and Fastboot. Open the command prompt by either right click on an empty space in that folder and finding command prompt or going to the directory tree and typing cmd and hit enter. Inside the Windows command prompt the root directory should be the same folder as your ADB and fastboot executables. Move the attached boot image to the same folder as your ADB and fastboot executables and rename it boot.img. Attach your phone to your PC and run the following commands:
adb devices
This command is so you can check to see if your PC is correctly configured and it should send you a notification on your phone to allow debugging from your PC, make sure you will allow it always.
adb reboot fastboot
This command will reboot your phone into fastboot mode. Do not select any you on your phone and only type in the following commands on your PC.
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
This command will flash the magisk modified boot image which will grant you root access to your phone.
fastboot reboot
This command will reboot your phone. Congrats, your now rooted on the latest Android 12 update for your T-Mobile Oneplus 8!

what attached boot img?

zeromonarch said:
what attached boot img?
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I must've somehow missed it too. I cant find any boot image to download

If only there were the elusive boot image...
It could have saved my ass from the current double-slotted brick I sit upon!

Does anyone have the boot image for the latest T-Mobile update?
IN2017_11_C.45
in fact this isn't even the latest as there is a new update waiting for me with the new security release or security update but I haven't updated yet also does this wipe data?