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Hi everyone I am new to the xperia play community. .
I was flashing ics on my friend's Samsung galaxy s I9000 and saw that the new kernels were in flashable zip format..
Is it possible for xperia play? because then there would be no need to connect xplay to computer..
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jaickyt said:
Hi everyone I am new to the xperia play community. .
I was flashing ics on my friend's Samsung galaxy s I9000 and saw that the new kernels were in flashable zip format..
Is it possible for xperia play? because then there would be no need to connect xplay to computer..
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Flashable kernels are not possible on this phone because recovery isn't on a separate partition.
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Ok thanks for quick reply ..
so no possibilities in future kernels a well..
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How do kernels get flashed when using an ftf?
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I always wondered how other phones that hav locked bootloaders, how u can flash the whole rom and kernel together, but on the play u cant, i just assumed that the kernel and the system parts must be different
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MilkyJoePD said:
How do kernels get flashed when using an ftf?
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To quote myself, how?
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MilkyJoePD said:
To quote myself, how?
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Kernel is part of the boot partition. When you flash your phone to stock using an .ftf, it flashes boot, system, and userdata.
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lightningdude said:
Kernel is part of the boot partition. When you flash your phone to stock using an .ftf, it flashes boot, system, and userdata.
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So it's possible to flash a kernel? Why only with an ftf file?
I know it's not fastbooting because I can't install the drivers for fastboot again for some reason.
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MilkyJoePD said:
So it's possible to flash a kernel? Why only with an ftf file?
I know it's not fastbooting because I can't install the drivers for fastboot again for some reason.
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You can flash a kernel in fastboot by using a boot.img file, but for those with locked bootloaders, only an .ftf can write to boot.
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So it's possible to flash a Kernel?
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MilkyJoePD said:
So it's possible to flash a Kernel?
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Yes, through fastboot with an unlocked bootloader.
When you flash an ftf for stock, the software is signed digitally by Sony. If you flash an unsigned kernel when your bootloader is still locked, you'll get a boot loop.
Flash mode, which is what flashtool uses, is meant for applying official updates, so it's really only meant for signed, official software.
Fastboot on the other hand is for developers.
You could try making an ftf with a custom kernel, but it's basically pointless when fastboot is so easy and it won't boot unless you're unlocked anyway.
Exactly..once you have unlocked bootloader,then its just a matter of seconds to change kernel..
I change and try new kernels and roms every second day.
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lightningdude said:
Flashable kernels are not possible on this phone because recovery isn't on a separate partition.
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but i suppose... if we boot the complete kernel with recovery and copy it to the ram memory, we could flash flash the partition where recovery is insatelled...am i wrong??
I can't get into fastboot mode anymore so flashing a kernel in flash mode would be useful. Ftf files flash them in flash mode.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I can't get into fastboot mode anymore so flashing a kernel in flash mode would be useful. Ftf files flash them in flash mode.
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If you can't use fastboot I'd recommend checking in the service menu, and making sure the bootloader is still unlocked. If it's not you're just gonna end up with a boot loop.
bamsbamx said:
but i suppose... if we boot the complete kernel with recovery and copy it to the ram memory, we could flash flash the partition where recovery is insatelled...am i wrong??
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That sounds plausible to me. Just like you can run some Linux distributions live off a USB drive and then remove (or format the USB drive) - only certain ones like Puppy linux can do this though, they have to run from RAM like you're saying. Another option might be to copy the recovery (or necessary files) to the cache partition (if there is enough room) so that the recovery isn't dependent upon that partition so it can be wiped/reflashed. I'm not familiar enough with this level of Android development to know how hard this might be though - but I think it should be possible.
But it would be dangerous... if something goes wrong and your device fails in the middle of the process, the partition may be hosed, in which case you might not be able to boot at all (not into recovery or normally). You'd be hosed until you get to a computer to flash a firmware or kernel, making flashing away from a computer dangerous anyway.
So it's probably more error-prone and more hassle to implement for such small reward (it just takes one extra step with a computer to flash a kernel).
~Troop
captain67 said:
If you can't use fastboot I'd recommend checking in the service menu, and making sure the bootloader is still unlocked. If it's not you're just gonna end up with a boot loop.
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It's definitely a PC problem.
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Trooper_Max said:
That sounds plausible to me. Just like you can run some Linux distributions live off a USB drive and then remove (or format the USB drive) - only certain ones like Puppy linux can do this though, they have to run from RAM like you're saying. Another option might be to copy the recovery (or necessary files) to the cache partition (if there is enough room) so that the recovery isn't dependent upon that partition so it can be wiped/reflashed. I'm not familiar enough with this level of Android development to know how hard this might be though - but I think it should be possible.
But it would be dangerous... if something goes wrong and your device fails in the middle of the process, the partition may be hosed, in which case you might not be able to boot at all (not into recovery or normally). You'd be hosed until you get to a computer to flash a firmware or kernel, making flashing away from a computer dangerous anyway.
So it's probably more error-prone and more hassle to implement for such small reward (it just takes one extra step with a computer to flash a kernel).
~Troop
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Well, but its something... if something gone wrong,
We always are able to reflash an ftf file and restore nandroid backup... i will create a new thread in the developement forum tomorrow , and lets see if developers can make this posible
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Well, but its something... if something gone wrong,
We always are able to reflash an ftf file and restore nandroid backup... i will create a new thread in the developement forum tomorrow , and lets see if developers can make this posible
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You can't restore a nandroid with a phone that won't boot into recovery though. If something went wrong with flashing the kernel, you would be stuck until you get home before you can fix it.
Hello, can I install this ROM using xrecovery, because that flashing **** is very confusing I tryed to do that with xrecovery, but i've got xperia bricked :S SOZ for english... SO maybe I can install it without flashing or tell me how to flash it, all tutorials of it is very cofusing... It says that I should install Bootloader, i tryed but my PC said that something wrong, and when i checked my phone with s1 tool there was all "HJSJDHSD" letters I meant large one not small so I think my phone is unlocked or something, but how about that other ****?
scrollove said:
Hello, can I install this ROM using xrecovery, because that flashing **** is very confusing I tryed to do that with xrecovery, but i've got xperia bricked :S SOZ for english... SO maybe I can install it without flashing or tell me how to flash it, all tutorials of it is very cofusing... It says that I should install Bootloader, i tryed but my PC said that something wrong, and when i checked my phone with s1 tool there was all "HJSJDHSD" letters I meant large one not small so I think my phone is unlocked or something, but how about that other ****?
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You can't install without flashing files.
Then how?
Then how i should flash them???
scrollove said:
Then how i should flash them???
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I'll come to this in a moment, wait for a while as I'm currently writing another post.
EDIT: guide here:
1. View this warning: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
2. If your phone manufacture date is (11W28 or below), proceed with the following steps, otherwise you cannot flash MiniCM7 and should flash PrimeHD/GingerDX for a similar experience.
3. If you can unlock your BL safely, read my guide on how to unlock your bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. The links of simpler guides can be found inside my guide in the first few sections.
4. Once done, download Flashtool from here: androxyde.github.com. Install the ADB drivers for your device and the Flash mode drivers (found in /drivers folder in Flashtool folder).
5. Flash the nAa kernel here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350484 using Flashtool
6. Boot into recovery using the back button and then create a backup.
7. Flash MiniCM7 ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362585 and the recommended GApps, then full wipe and wipe cache and dalvik cache, and then reboot.
DONE (hopefully)
scrollove said:
Hello, can I install this ROM using xrecovery, because that flashing **** is very confusing I tryed to do that with xrecovery, but i've got xperia bricked :S SOZ for english... SO maybe I can install it without flashing or tell me how to flash it, all tutorials of it is very cofusing... It says that I should install Bootloader, i tryed but my PC said that something wrong, and when i checked my phone with s1 tool there was all "HJSJDHSD" letters I meant large one not small so I think my phone is unlocked or something, but how about that other ****?
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i have sent you a pm with what you need to do and the stuff you need
scrollove said:
Then how i should flash them???
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Use Clock Work Mod if you have trouble with xRecovery.Instructions at here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119456
Hello,
This is probably a noob question & I tried to research around myself. I've always rely on someone making a flashable stock rom for every update. I usually keep my phone rooted but run on stock rom with xposed. There's hasn't been a stock rom for m build published. Could anyone share the appropriate adb manual update instructions without factory resetting my phone? Thanks in advance.
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63774219&postcount=15
jimbotron said:
Hello,
This is probably a noob question & I tried to research around myself. I've always rely on someone making a flashable stock rom for every update. I usually keep my phone rooted but run on stock rom with xposed. There's hasn't been a stock rom for m build published. Could anyone share the appropriate adb manual update instructions without factory resetting my phone? Thanks in advance.
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All you need to do is flash the factory images, see section 9 of my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Heisenberg said:
All you need to do is flash the factory images, see section 9 of my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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Won't flashing the factory image wipe his data any way?
I think only when you unlock and relock the bootloader is when it'll erase data.
B_I_N_G_E said:
Won't flashing the factory image wipe his data any way?
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No, you can do it without erasing data.
gqukyo said:
I think only when you unlock and relock the bootloader is when it'll erase data.
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Using the flash-all batch file in the factory images will wipe the device, but you can do it manually without wiping.
Do I need to flash everything if I want to keep root? Or can I skip bootloader, recovery, and boot image files since the k build boot image works with m build?
Thanks in advance again
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jimbotron said:
Do I need to flash everything if I want to keep root? Or can I skip bootloader, recovery, and boot image files since the k build boot image works with m build?
Thanks in advance again
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You can only skip the boot, recovery, and userdata images but all other files need to be flashed.
OK. How about bootloader file? Can I skip that too? Do I need to do anything new with su?
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jimbotron said:
OK. How about bootloader file? Can I skip that too? Do I need to do anything new with su?
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As I said, you need to flash everything except for recovery, boot, and userdata. Just follow the usual process to root the updated build.
my moto x play is stuck in boot loop m not able to downgrade it on 5.1 and cant upgrade to 6.0(because there is no 6.0 stock file on air still)
my question is is there any way to enable usb debugging and allow oem unlock via fast boot cmds.?
because if there is a way to unlock boot lodear to i can install twrp recovery.
please help me
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fastboot+allow+usb+debugging
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
Nico3d3 said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fastboot+allow+usb+debugging
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
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unfortunately not working for me.
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
If the instructions are too technical for you and you can't figure out how to make it happen, following the tutorial, then I'm afraid I'll have a hard-time helping you unless I have the phone in my hand. Unfortunately, hacking phone is a process where we learn from our mistakes. I had a few times where I almost bricked my then new to me Samsung Galaxy SIII, but then I searched the Internet trying and trying again until I understood how do to thing to get it back to work.
Maybe, try to flash TWRP temporarily, you should at least give it a shot:
fastboot boot TWRP-lux-2.8.7-r4.img
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I'm pretty sure it will work even if your bootloader is locked because it just install it temporarily. You execute the flashboot command, then you navigate the option on the phone until you see the option "Reboot recovery". It will reboot in TWRP recovery, then you could use the interface to install this recovery backup of Marshmallow. Instructions on how to install the recovery backup in TWRP, are here.
Nico3d3 said:
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
If the instructions are too technical for you and you can't figure out how to make it happen, following the tutorial, then I'm afraid I'll have a hard-time helping you unless I have the phone in my hand. Unfortunately, hacking phone is a process where we learn from our mistakes. I had a few times where I almost bricked my then new to me Samsung Galaxy SIII, but then I searched the Internet trying and trying again until I understood how do to thing to get it back to work.
Maybe, try to flash TWRP temporarily, you should at least give it a shot:
I'm pretty sure it will work even if your bootloader is locked because it just install it temporarily. You execute the flashboot command, then you navigate the option on the phone until you see the option "Reboot recovery". It will reboot in TWRP recovery, then you could use the interface to install this recovery backup of Marshmallow. Instructions on how to install the recovery backup in TWRP, are here.
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brother another think is that when m on recovery mode and click on apply update from sdcard its shows (Internal and external memory cannot be mounted)
i think my sdcard storege is corrupted m not able to right any thing. and i had already tried that twrp recovey Method witch is not work for me may be tha resasion is corrupte memory.
here is the result
I really want to know why people flash soak tests without unlocking the bootloader? Do they really know what they are doing?
treibstoff said:
I really want to know why people flash soak tests without unlocking the bootloader? Do they really know what they are doing?
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m also asking same qustion to me
ok do you have any idea when the stock firmware will be on air..?
anujanuj said:
m also asking same qustion to me
ok do you have any idea when the stock firmware will be on air..?
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No unfortunetly not... You have to wait ...
anujanuj said:
m also asking same qustion to me
ok do you have any idea when the stock firmware will be on air..?
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Try these commands only
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
effingbadluck said:
Try these commands only
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
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already did via manual via recovery mode
any way to format my phone memory not clear data i mean format full drive may be then i can flash 5.1 again
anujanuj said:
already did via manual via recovery mode
any way to format my phone memory not clear data i mean format full drive may be then i can flash 5.1 again
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Do it this time using fastboot commands.It's worth a try
anujanuj said:
already did via manual via recovery mode
any way to format my phone memory not clear data i mean format full drive may be then i can flash 5.1 again
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Hi anuj if you are using indian moto x play then try to flash this one. It will help you
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6jg...23.118-32_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC_v2.xml.zip
umair deshmukh said:
Hi anuj if you are using indian moto x play then try to flash this one. It will help you
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6jg...23.118-32_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC_v2.xml.zip
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der umair can i have the alternative link of this because file fectory didnt provide resume links
and
still i had tried these roms
1. X_Play_Retail_India_XT1562_LPD23.118-10_CFC.xml
2.XT1562_LUX_RETASIA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-12_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
3.XT1563_LUX_RETLA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-6.1_cid12_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
4.Blur_Version.24.11.18.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaall.en.03 (this is ota)
umair deshmukh said:
Hi anuj if you are using indian moto x play then try to flash this one. It will help you
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6jg...23.118-32_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC_v2.xml.zip
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i think this is the alternative
https://mega.nz/#!3dAR3AZZ!UvQco3Bf_BqSEeMfwEMjZUm8quYV31lu5gYoj4PKs3E
anujanuj said:
der umair can i have the alternative link of this because file fectory didnt provide resume links
and
still i had tried these roms
1. X_Play_Retail_India_XT1562_LPD23.118-10_CFC.xml
2.XT1562_LUX_RETASIA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-12_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
3.XT1563_LUX_RETLA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-6.1_cid12_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
4.Blur_Version.24.11.18.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaall.en.03 (this is ota)
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Dude try this one http://www.filefactory.com/file/4ar...LPD23.118-22_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip mine problem was solved i hop it will solve your problem also
And sorry i don't have an alternative link..
umair deshmukh said:
Dude try this one http://www.filefactory.com/file/4ar...LPD23.118-22_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip mine problem was solved i hop it will solve your problem also
And sorry i don't have an alternative link..
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tried these roms nothing happened
Nico3d3 said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fastboot+allow+usb+debugging
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
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can you give me the link or tell me how to allow oem unlock via fastboot....?
treibstoff said:
I really want to know why people flash soak tests without unlocking the bootloader? Do they really know what they are doing?
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Nico3d3 said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fastboot+allow+usb+debugging
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
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hello frnds here is the updated 6.0 file uploaded if i will flash this file so my phone can be start..?
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
this is stock 6.0 firmware file
anujanuj said:
hello frnds here is the updated 6.0 file uploaded if i will flash this file so my phone can be start..?
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
this is stock 6.0 firmware file
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your problem solved or not?
Hey everyone, I need some help.
I have Magisk installed, and wanted to preserve root acces throughout the update (may security patch, ~80MB). I used this guide to do it, uninstalled Magisk, installed it on 2nd slot during phase 2, rebooted: bootloop. Stuck in an endless cycle: the kernel loads, but always reboots during the andorid one boot animation.
I'm looking for a way to make it functional while not losing my data, or a way to copy my data to a PC before flashing.
What can I do now?
Thanks in advance.
Flash stock ROM
Flash stock ROM through the MI FLASH TOOL..... download old version ROM through the XDA site nd flash it through MI FLASH TOOL also u can watch process on YouTube ....
Indiangautam said:
Flash stock ROM through the MI FLASH TOOL..... download old version ROM through the XDA site nd flash it through MI FLASH TOOL also u can watch process on YouTube ....
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Will this preserve or wipe my data? I'm looking for a way that'll preserve my data.
droidx8 said:
Will this preserve or wipe my data? I'm looking for a way that'll preserve my data.
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According to me no way to recover your data....if you flash stock ROM then all data will be wipe.....
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According to me no way to recover your data....if you flash stock ROM then all data will be wipe.....
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Well let's not do that then, there could be another way... Thanks anyway!
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Well let's not do that then, there could be another way... Thanks anyway!
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As you wish....but if want to try my process then definitely your phone will bootup
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Well let's not do that then, there could be another way... Thanks anyway!
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You can choose to not wipe your data.
It's the "flash all except storage.bat"
You can download the last firmware here
http://en.miui.com/getrom.php?r=333&m=yes&app=false
You must have fastboot on your PC windows or Linux
So if you have a Windows just search how to install fastboot on Windows there's some great one on xda
Unzip the firmware open the flash all except storage bat
Remove both lines that contains
-OEM unlock
-OEM lock
Otherwise your data will be wiped and as you use magisk you want an unlocked bootloader
Open a powershell windows where the .bat file is
Then type without the quotes
"./flash_all_except_storage.bat"
Flashing procedure will take a few minutes on system partition but don't freak out
Once it's done reboot you'll be on 9.5.11 ROM version
You'll receive a 60mb ota to have the last one which is 9.11.13
You can boot TWRP to flash magisk now
And on next update download the last firmware
9.5.13 should be on the first link I gave you (there is always a delay between ota that are just patch and a full firmware that contains all the files)
Flash the boot.img or just reflash the ROM like above apply ota and reflash magisk
I ended up in the same situation but I think it's a technical problem where magisk is not concern I will not go into details but anyway this method is safe
JUST NEVER FORGET TO REMOVE THE OEM LOCK AND UNLOCK LINES since may update this will factory reset phone
ALWAYS USE THE "flash_all_except_storage" file
If you have some more questions I'm there
Dead-neM said:
You can choose to not wipe your data.
It's the "flash all except storage.bat"
I ended up in the same situation but I think it's a technical problem where magisk is not concern I will not go into details but anyway this method is safe
JUST NEVER FORGET TO REMOVE THE OEM LOCK AND UNLOCK LINES since may update this will factory reset phone
ALWAYS USE THE "flash_all_except_storage" file
If you have some more questions I'm there
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Many thanks bro, worked perfectly! I haven't really kept up with android since 5.1, and now it's a bit hard to get back on track.
Data is intact, nothing lost, and the device is up and running.
droidx8 said:
Many thanks bro, worked perfectly! I haven't really kept up with android since 5.1, and now it's a bit hard to get back on track.
Data is intact, nothing lost, and the device is up and running.
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Really nice to hear. Have fun with this little Beasty device