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Ok, I messed up somewhere.
I had Nexus 6p running on MM, rooted along with xposed.
I had downloaded the beta OTA but not installed it.
I used flashfire to flash the old 6p image (the same one that was installed) and flashed system, boot, recovery, cache and vendor.
Then I updated using the downloaded OTA to N. When I did that , the phone showed me the corruption message and booted to recovery. My phone was being detected by adb in normal mode, but not by fastboot in the bootloader, somehow I was able to get it to detect and installed my older TWRP 2.8.7.2 recovery, which was able to decrypt data. After that, I sideloaded Android N via TWRP and even flashed TWRP 3.0.0.1, but it hangs whenever I try to boot to recovery, never been able to go past the TWRP bootlogo. Is there anyway I can get TWRP to work again without wiping data/userdata? I'm guessing it's all happening because of encrypted data.
kunal_07 said:
Ok, I messed up somewhere.
I had Nexus 6p running on MM, rooted along with xposed.
I had downloaded the beta OTA but not installed it.
I used flashfire to flash the old 6p image (the same one that was installed) and flashed system, boot, recovery, cache and vendor.
Then I updated using the downloaded OTA to N. When I did that , the phone showed me the corruption message and booted to recovery. My phone was being detected by adb in normal mode, but not by fastboot in the bootloader, somehow I was able to get it to detect and installed my older TWRP 2.8.7.2 recovery, which was able to decrypt data. After that, I sideloaded Android N via TWRP and even flashed TWRP 3.0.0.1, but it hangs whenever I try to boot to recovery, never been able to go past the TWRP bootlogo. Is there anyway I can get TWRP to work again without wiping data/userdata? I'm guessing it's all happening because of encrypted data.
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Is there a reason you're messing around with Flashfire and sideloading instead of doing it the proper way via fastboot? I'd suggest taking that route now. I have instructions on flashing factory images in my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Heisenberg said:
Is there a reason you're messing around with Flashfire and sideloading instead of doing it the proper way via fastboot? I'd suggest taking that route now. I have instructions on flashing factory images in my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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I just had a phone next to me at that time, so I thought I'd be able to do it without a pc. Now I know it wasn't a good idea
So you suggest I fastboot flash everything like you've mentioned in the guide without formatting userdata and data? Also, should I flash twrp at that time as well? Do I need the modified boot mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/stock-modified-boot-img-regular-root-t3306684
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I just had a phone next to me at that time, so I thought I'd be able to do it without a pc. Now I know it wasn't a good idea
So you suggest I fastboot flash everything like you've mentioned in the guide without formatting userdata and data? Also, should I flash twrp at that time as well? Do I need the modified boot mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/stock-modified-boot-img-regular-root-t3306684
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Yes, flash everything except userdata. Personally, I'd be wiping data with TWRP first though, just to make sure there's no lingering data causing problems moving forward. You can use Titanium to make a backup of your user apps first, and then restore them afterwards. No you don't need the modified boot.img.
In response to one of your initial statements though, I don't think TWRP is hanging due to not being able to decrypt. The 3.0.0-1 build has been patched so that it can decrypt.
Heisenberg said:
Yes, flash everything except userdata. Personally, I'd be wiping data with TWRP first though, just to make sure there's no lingering data causing problems moving forward. You can use Titanium to make a backup of your user apps first, and then restore them afterwards. No you don't need the modified boot.img.
In response to one of your initial statements though, I don't think TWRP is hanging due to not being able to decrypt. The 3.0.0-1 build has been patched so that it can decrypt.
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any other way I can do that? I'm not rooted, and I cant flash supersu without booting to recovery, right?
kunal_07 said:
any other way I can do that? I'm not rooted, and I cant flash supersu without booting to recovery, right?
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Instead of relying on the recovery partition on the phone, you can live-boot TWRP with fastboot. This will boot into TWRP using the TWRP image on your PC, via the fastboot connection. The command is as follows:
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fastboot boot twrp-3.0.0-1-angler.img
Then you can flash SuperSU, make your backup with Titanium, and continue on.
Heisenberg said:
Instead of relying on the recovery partition on the phone, you can live-boot TWRP with fastboot. This will boot into TWRP using the TWRP image on your PC, via the fastboot connection. The command is as follows:
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fastboot boot twrp-3.0.0-1-angler.img
Then you can flash SuperSU, make your backup with Titanium, and continue on.
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sorry to bug you often, but i had no luck with live booting 3.0.0-1. I tried with 2.8.7.2 and it booted, asked to decrypt data. tried my pin/pattern as well as default_password but no luck.
the log says:
E:Unable to decrypt with default password, you may need to perform a format data.
E:unable to mount storage
E:unable to mount settings storage during GUI startup.
kunal_07 said:
sorry to bug you often, but i had no luck with live booting 3.0.0-1. I tried with 2.8.7.2 and it booted, asked to decrypt data. tried my pin/pattern as well as default_password but no luck.
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That's odd, I can't think of why 3.0.0-1 wouldn't boot, but 2.8.7.2 definitely won't work as it obviously can't decrypt. You might not be able to backup.
Enabling 'require pattern at startup' allowed 3.0.0-1 to boot but this time it was stuck at decrypting.
kunal_07 said:
Enabling 'require pattern at startup' allowed 3.0.0-1 to boot but this time it was stuck at decrypting.
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I think you're pretty much stuck, you could try disabling all security.
is it possible to sideload supersu somehow?
kunal_07 said:
is it possible to sideload supersu somehow?
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Maybe, you could try adb sideload in TWRP, but SuperSU needs to access the data partition which TWRP can't decrypt.
I tried it and it got to
**Boot image patcher**
patching sepolicy.
Failure, aborting.
i seem to have the same issues too. unable to access recovery and lost root. phone cant be detected in fastboot.
supersu 2.69 to the rescue. chainfire auto root worked with encrypted data
1)So, now the best way forward is to backup via Titanium and format data?
2) will fastboot erase data erase userdata as well?
3) after the format, will data remain decrypted or do I need to do something else?
kunal_07 said:
supersu 2.69 to the rescue. chainfire auto root worked with encrypted data
1)So, now the best way forward is to backup via Titanium and format data?
2) will fastboot erase data erase userdata as well?
3) after the format, will data remain decrypted or do I need to do something else?
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Great news
1. Yes.
2. I don't think such a command exists. You'd need to use the "fastboot format userdata" command instead if you want to decrypt anyway. Just remember to backup all your data first.
3. You'd need to flash a custom kernel today doesn't force encryption. Otherwise your data well will automatically encrypt on the first boot after formatting.
kunal_07 said:
supersu 2.69 to the rescue. chainfire auto root worked with encrypted data
1)So, now the best way forward is to backup via Titanium and format data?
2) will fastboot erase data erase userdata as well?
3) after the format, will data remain decrypted or do I need to do something else?
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Is there a link for the CF Auto root?
I tried searching, but didn't find anything =(
kauemelhado said:
Is there a link for the CF Auto root?
I tried searching, but didn't find anything =(
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-n-preview-t3335726
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-n-preview-t3335726
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Tks,
I found it 2 seconds later I asked you. LOL
Anyhow, thank you bro.
Hey, so I rooted my Galaxy S7 edge exynos, and everything was great. However, when I boot into recovery, TWRP can't do anything. It can't backup, install images, nothing. It says my memory is 0mb, and if I try to backup it says "cannot mount /data and unable to find crypto footer". I can restart my phone to system and everything works perfectly. Is there a way to fix this? I'm using latest version of TWRP (3.0.2)
Thanks guys!
Byyz said:
Hey, so I rooted my Galaxy S7 edge exynos, and everything was great. However, when I boot into recovery, TWRP can't do anything. It can't backup, install images, nothing. It says my memory is 0mb, and if I try to backup it says "cannot mount /data and unable to find crypto footer". I can restart my phone to system and everything works perfectly. Is there a way to fix this? I'm using latest version of TWRP (3.0.2)
Thanks guys!
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FORMAT DATA, it's explicitly stated in the instructions. You must format data to wipe encryption.
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Brava27 said:
FORMAT DATA, it's explicitly stated in the instructions. You must format data to wipe encryption.
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Is there no way around this at all? It's really a hassle having to reset my phone every time.
Is there at least a way to install xposed without formatting?
Thanks!
Byyz said:
Is there no way around this at all? It's really a hassle having to reset my phone every time.
Is there at least a way to install xposed without formatting?
Thanks!
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You only do this once, use flashfire or titanium backup to backup your stuff.
did you flash this after TWRP?
"If you only want a bootable system partition or writable data in TWRP:
Download dm-verity and force encryption disabler.
Without exiting TWRP, transfer no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip to your device over MTP* and flash it using [Install] in TWRP."
https://idlekernel.com/fun-stuff-trust-me/no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip
same here !:<
Same problem a few days ago. Caused by secure startup or encrypt device obviously lol. Only fix for read/write on data/internal storage is factory reset in stock recovery. Unfortunately this was the only fix for my fussy G935F.
TWRP couldn't mount data to wipe anyway I tried and the only way to flash was through selecting extSD.
i dont have escription enabled though ._.
jgalvez21 said:
i dont have escription enabled though ._.
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I find a solution, just go in wipe and format data , it will removes encryption on internal storage. if not works try a factory reset in stock recovery them try again, S7 is encrypted out of the box and Twrp can't read or mount data. Works for me in G935F.
how long does it take to format? i chose exfat and it's taking ages... am i doing something wrong?
Brava27 said:
FORMAT DATA, it's explicitly stated in the instructions. You must format data to wipe encryption.
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i unlocked a nexus 5 and got the same problem, formatted data, all seems good now
is there a way to save my data? my phone is oneplusone
if you use twrp to flash xposed, it'll still work. But your data is still encrypted.
Should I do anything else after the Formating data (install TWRP again, root again...)?
I remember that I did format data in my last phone and it completely deleted everything including OS, so now im little afraid.
Currently I can't do nothing in TWRP, not wipe and not backup...
Nitzans said:
Should I do anything else after the Formating data (install TWRP again, root again...)?
I remember that I did format data in my last phone and it completely deleted everything including OS, so now im little afraid.
Currently I can't do nothing in TWRP, not wipe and not backup...
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Just format data and you will be able to use twrp.
fureedx said:
Just format data and you will be able to use twrp.
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Thanks, it worked! Too bad that the only way to get this is by loosing all the data .
Hi all,
I followed instruction on installing TWRP and also have root. I also installed the no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip file, but I still can't access internal SD. It says 0mb. Also after installing the zip it similar stated 'unable to mount'.
When I try to format data it can't mount it.
am i missing a step??
ideas?
Thanks in advance...
PS: not sure if this is relevant, but it keep coming up with the same flash screen message: "keep system read only?"
I tick the box says don't display this, and swipe to allow modifications, but get this message every time.
The_Hammer said:
Hi all,
I followed instruction on installing TWRP and also have root. I also installed the no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip file, but I still can't access internal SD. It says 0mb. Also after installing the zip it similar stated 'unable to mount'.
When I try to format data it can't mount it.
am i missing a step??
ideas?
Thanks in advance...
PS: not sure if this is relevant, but it keep coming up with the same flash screen message: "keep system read only?"
I tick the box says don't display this, and swipe to allow modifications, but get this message every time.
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You have to format the data after you installed twrp. And then you can flash supersu and no verity opt thingie.
Thanks for the reply... It wont let me format it. 'says can not mount'
I'm having the same issue here. Although I can root, I cannot wipe data, so no way to install a custom ROM
So I've installed TWRP properly I believe, when I try to flash supersu I get lots of errors on TWRP, what can I do? Also right now I'm in a bootloop please help
This is what I did, I did format data from TWRP so naturally I have no OS installed right now but I can't flash a ROM either since I keep getting Error 1 on TWRP. System partition will mount every now and then and then unmount
can you get screen shoot with other phone ? what is version of twrp you have now ? and phone locked or unlocked?
The problem is that I can't mount data
JohnPyn said:
The problem is that I can't mount data
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ok its happen to me and i fix by my self
just lock your bootloader and it make factory reset by it self
then open and flash TWRP and make wipe or format data as you need try and tell me
Lock bootloader? It's possible to flash twrp with locked bootlaoder?
JohnPyn said:
Lock bootloader? It's possible to flash twrp with locked bootlaoder?
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I think he has unlocked it after the factory reset.
Hello everyone!
I am wondering how to enable encryption of my P9 Lite running Nougat B370. My phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed, if that is relevant.
In the menus I don't find any option to encrypt my phone. So, anyone knows if it is possible?
If you mean data encryption, it is already encrypted.
Potato997 said:
If you mean data encryption, it is already encrypted.
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You sure about that? Because TWRP can access my data partition without pin...
Is there any way to check whether disk encryption is truly enabled?
android_xpert said:
You sure about that? Because TWRP can access my data partition without pin...
Is there any way to check whether disk encryption is truly enabled?
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It's encrypted unless you unencrypted it with twrp but the latest update of twrp (nouget) lets you backup data unlike twrp on MM.
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It's encrypted unless you unencrypted it with twrp but the latest update of twrp (nouget) lets you backup data unlike twrp on MM.
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It's strange though, I've never unencrypted my phone with twrp. But when I boot into twrp my whole data partition is open for access without any sort of password/pin. Seems to me there is no encryption active.
TWRP can mount data partition, but it does not mean that it is able to decrypt it.
It can backup/restore or format it which is what usually what a TWRP do, if you install a custom ROM like LOS you will need to format it because the system can't decrypt it while stock ROM can do it.
Potato997 said:
TWRP can mount data partition, but it does not mean that it is able to decrypt it.
It can backup/restore or format it which is what usually what a TWRP do, if you install a custom ROM like LOS you will need to format it because the system can't decrypt it while stock ROM can do it.
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What I meant by my post is not only that twrp can mount the data partition. I can also access all my files within said data partition.
I have unlocked the boot-loader and also installed TWRP recovery on my X00_TD device which has 'Pie' as it's Stock ROM.
Now, I would like to know how to proceed to do rooting on this device.
Is it necessary to run decrypt zip file before we run 'magisk-v19.1' to root?
Please advise!
Decrypt removes another variable from the process, so yeah it might be good to remove a probable failure point.
Decrypt and then Magisk?
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Decrypt removes another variable from the process, so yeah it might be good to remove a probable failure point.
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So , irrespective of the state of the device one needs to flash the decrypt file first and then flash the magisk to root the device, right?
Please advise!
Kudla said:
So , irrespective of the state of the device one needs to flash the decrypt file first and then flash the magisk to root the device, right?
Please advise!
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When rooting mine I used the decrypt.zip . When you factory reset the phone will take some time to encrypt your data and this prevents that. It will hinder you from flashing stuff from the internal storage in TWRP. You can use magisk without it too.
Unable to Mount Storage?
arko9699 said:
When rooting mine I used the decrypt.zip . When you factory reset the phone will take some time to encrypt your data and this prevents that. It will hinder you from flashing stuff from the internal storage in TWRP. You can use magisk without it too.
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I went ahead and flashed magisk without flashing decrypt. The root was successful!
Now, when tried to clear cache via TWRP it says 'Unable to Mount Storage'. What could be the reason here?
Is it safe to wipe dalvik/art cache?
Please advise!
Kudla said:
I went ahead and flashed magisk without flashing decrypt. The root was successful!
Now, when tried to clear cache via TWRP it says 'Unable to Mount Storage'. What could be the reason here?
Is it safe to wipe dalvik/art cache?
Please advise!
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Try to run decrypt.zip it should fix the problem. I used a OTG device since I didn't have a SD card. Unless you run decrypt.zip you cannot use the internal storage. So I would recommend running it despite my last statement.