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WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR:
Anyone updating factory images within the same OS version (10 to 10)
Anyone upgrading from one OS to another (9x to Android 10)
Below is a QUICK REFERENCE guide for those who have done this before, and a DETAILED STEP BY STEP guide for the first or second timer who needs each and every step outlined. Links to all required files are also provided (make sure you are selecting the latest version)
UPDATE TO THE LATEST FACTORY IMAGE . . . UPGRADE TO THE NEXT OS. . .
PREP WORK:
* Unlocked bootloader. (*performing critical_unlock only required with bootloader versions PRIOR to TMZ20a) read it here.
* Latest SDK Platform Tools found here.
* USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
* Remove screen lock security before starting
* Remove all substratum overlays
*Download and extract the latest Taimen factory image (place the second extracted folder in Platform Tools folder)
CLEAN FLASH (wipe everything) or DIRTY FLASH (keep data)
Decide now whether you want a fresh OS that will restore your device to factory setup OR if you want to flash the latest factory image but keep your data.
For a clean flash: leave the FLASH-ALL file intact, change nothing.
To retain your data: EDIT the FLASH-ALL file and REMOVE the -w near the end of the script. Save the file and reopen it to ensure the -w has been removed,
When UPGRADING from one OS to another I reco a CLEAN FLASH (leave the -w intact)
Place these files on your sdcard (either before dirty flash or from PC after clean install):
* Latest TWRP.ZIP
* Your preferred customer kernel zip, I use ElementalX kernel
* Magisk uninstall instructions In the event you need to manually uninstall and reinstall MM
* Latest Magisk.zip
* Latest Magisk Manager APK
NOTE: On Android 10, when flashing TWRP Installer, kernels, magisk , etc. in TWRP, ignore the warning "FAILED TO MOUNT '/system' (invalid argument) this is a known issue with TWRP + 10 but affects nothing :good:
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE for updating/upgrading Pixel 2 XL:
Once you verify 'fastboot devices' on command prompt
Type flash-all to install factory image (allow it to install, and boot into system)
Hold vol down and power button to boot into bootloader
Fastboot into twrp 3.3.0-0.IMG
Flash the twrp installer 3.3.0-0.ZIP,
Flash custom kernel, I use flar2's ElementalX Kernel. SELECT THE CORRECT 9X OR ANDROID 10 KERNEL
Let the system boot up to verify.
Reboot back into twrp and flash latest magisk
Reboot to system
Profit
DETAILED STEP BY STEP GUIDE for updating monthly factory images, or upgrading to the next OS (ie: 9x to 10x)
I reco a CLEAN FLASH (leave the -w intact) when jumping from one OS to a new one (not necessary when doing monthly factory updates within the same OS version)
Requirements:
*Unlocked bootloader and Critical_unlock* completed. (*critical_unlock required with bootloader versions PRIOR to TMZ20a) read it here.
*Latest SDK PlatformTools found here
*USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
These files on your sdcard:
* Latest TWRP.ZIP
* Your preferred Custom Kernel, I use Elemental X Kernel
* Magisk uninstall instructions In the event you need to manually uninstall and reinstall MM
* Latest Magisk.zip
* Latest Magisk Manager APK
These files in your Platform Tools Folder:
* Latest factory image (MAKE SURE YOU DL THE CORRECT DEVICE IMAGE :good: )
* Latest TWRP.IMG
1. Make backup, move to PC (because you never know)
2. Disable all security; patterns, pins, etc.
3. In Developer Options, make sure USB DEBUGGING is on
4. Connect device to PC, verify fastboot is working type; fastboot devices (should see your device's serial number)
5. Fastboot latest factory image (To KEEP internal storage intact, edit and remove -w in "flash-all.bat" file and SAVE, to wipe entire device, leave flash-all unedited)
Type: FLASH-ALL (hit enter) Allow the OS to reboot and settle for a minute *REMEMBER LEAVING THE -W INTACT WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE*
6. Reboot into BOOTLOADER, in CMD screen Type: fastboot boot <twrpxxx.img name> to boot into Latest TWRP.IMG
7. Once in TWRP, install Latest TWRP.ZIP from sdcard
8. Reboot back into Recovery
9. Install compatible custom kernel, I use flar2's ElementalX Kernel.
10. Reboot back into Recovery
11. Reboot into System, allow OS to settle for a few minutes
12. Boot into Recovery
13. Install Latest Magisk.zip
14. Reboot into System
15. Profit
Troubleshooting Tips & Other Information
Click here for * * * BASIC FASTBOOT/ADB TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR THE 2XL * * *
If you get stuck at the G screen, or bootloop into TWRP, try these steps:
-Perform a hard reboot (long press the power button) or
-Get back to TWRP (whether by booting into it from fastboot, or rebooting into bootloader -long press power & vol down- then boot into recovery) and reinstall the Magisk Uninstaller in TWRP a few times.
- If you are bootlooping into TWRP with Magisk installed, READ THIS!
- Safety Net message in Magisk "The Response Is Invalid" is a known issue[/URL] ... Be patient
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Make sure you have all the correct and/or latest versions of SDK Tools, factory image, TWRP.img and TWRP.zip, and Magisk
Note: as a matter of superstition, I reboot back into recovery each time after installing TWRP, cust kernel, and magisk, prior to booting into system. It is NOT required, but it works
Again, HUGE thanks to @Badger50 for his invaluable input
Az Biker said:
A lot of users have had success upgrading from Oreo to Pie and there are several tutorial / guide posts located in different threads, so I figured I'd centralize instructions in a Quick Reference Thread, that includes all needed file links and an easy to follow step by step.
Please feel free to make any suggestions to simplify or make this more accurate.
Requirements:
*Unlocked bootloader and Critical_unlock completed.
*Latest SDK Tools found here
*USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
These files on your sdcard:
* TWRP 3.2.2-0.ZIP
*Flash kernel 3.0
* magisk uninstaller
*magisk zip 1674
* MM 5.8.3 APK
These files in your Platform Tools Folder:
* 9.0 factory image
*TWRP 3.2.2-0.IMG
1. Make backup, move to PC (because you never know)
2. Disable all security; patterns, pins, etc.
3. In Developer Options, make sure USB DEBUGGING is on
4. Verify fastboot is working type; fastboot devices (should see your device's serial number)
5. Fastboot 9.0 factory image(To KEEP internal storage intact, remove -w in "flash-all.bat" file and SAVE, to wipe entire device, leave flash-all unedited)
6. Type: fastboot boot <twrpxxx.img name> to boot into TWRP 3.2.2-0.IMG
7. Once in TWRP, install TWRP.ZIP on sdcard
8. Reboot back into Recovery, and install the magisk uninstaller in twrp,
9. Reboot back into Recovery and install Flash kernel 3.0
10. Reboot back into Recovery
11. Reboot into System, allow OS to settle for a few minutes
12. Install MM 5.8.3 APK
13. Reboot into Recovery
14. Install magisk zip 1674,
15. Reboot back into Recovery
16. Reboot into System
17. Profit
Note: as a matter of superstition, I reboot back into recovery each time after installing TWRP, cust kernel, and magisk, prior to booting into system. It is NOT required, but it works
Thanks to @Badger50 for figuring out the right steps in this process!
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Well done my brother!! :good::good:
Badger50 said:
Well done my brother!! :good::good:
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I use unlock bootloader normal.
I was done follow your step but it's boot stuck google logo after flash magisk(16.74).
newyesor said:
I use unlock bootloader normal.
I was done follow your step but it's boot stuck google logo after flash magisk(16.74).
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Sometimes it takes 5 minutes or so on first boot. If it doesn't work, do a hard restart a few times. If that doesn't work, flash magisk again in twrp.
You use unlock bootloader normal??
Badger50 said:
Sometimes it takes 5 minutes or so on first boot. If it doesn't work, do a hard restart a few times. If that doesn't work, flash magisk again in twrp.
You use unlock bootloader normal??
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I use normal unlock bootloader.
I wait devices boot around 5 minutes and it 's reboot in to twrp recovery.
newyesor said:
I use normal unlock bootloader.
I wait devices boot around 5 minutes and it 's reboot in to twrp recovery.
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So your bootloader _critical partition isn't unlocked?? Which can't be right either since you've been able to boot fastboot the update to P. Guess I just don't know what your trying to say.
Badger50 said:
So your bootloader _critical partition isn't unlocked?? Which can't be right either since you've been able to boot fastboot the update to P. Guess I just don't know what your trying to say.
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I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
newyesor said:
I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
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Have you ever ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical..?
Have you actually booted into the 9.0.OS yet?
Badger50 said:
Have you ever ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical..?
Have you actually booted into the 9.0.OS yet?
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I have never ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical.
Yes,My devices is base on android P and I was booted into the 9.0.OS.
newyesor said:
I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
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If you flashed the factory image with no issues, then you must have completed critical_unlock as well, otherwise the new bootloader shouldn't have taken (as far as I understand).
I'd start from scratch again, and make sure you follow the process exactly. Many users have used this with no issue, so maybe you missed something? The first time I flashed the factory image to my 6P (my backup) I totally skipped flashing the boot.img, and wondered why it wouldn't boot
Kudos, just what I needed to update!
newyesor said:
I have never ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical.
Yes,My devices is base on android P and I was booted into the 9.0.OS.
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Have you flashed the magisk uninstaller as well? Why are you showing magisk 16.0?
Badger50 said:
Have you flashed the magisk uninstaller as well? Why are you showing magisk 16.0?
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Yes,i was flashed the magisk uninstaller as well.
I try to root with magisk on my devices.
I try to flash patch boot for root without twrp but it's not work.
I try to flash magisk follow you but it's not work.
Is flashing the kernel mandatory?
newyesor said:
Yes,i was flashed the magisk uninstaller as well.
I try to root with magisk on my devices.
I try to flash patch boot for root without twrp but it's not work.
I try to flash magisk follow you but it's not work.
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Something just seems fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone not unlocking _critical, and being able to fastboot the factory image. However, it seems that you have somehow. All I can suggest is to fastboot the 9.0 again to both slots, and let it boot up each time.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the installer zip, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, flash magisk uninstaller zip, then flash custom kernel, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, and flash magisk 1674 again.
If none of that works, I'd unlock _critical, which will wipe your phone, and then start over.
aznriceballman said:
Is flashing the kernel mandatory?
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Not mandatory, but it keeps TWRP touch screen working among other things...
Just wanted to say thanks for this!
I didn't have time to update from DP5 yesterday, but I guess that was a good thing because now there's this guide, and it worked perfectly. Upgraded from DP5/flash 2.44 and who knows what Magisk version to all the latest and greatest in no time at all.
Thanks!
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Something just seems fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone not unlocking _critical, and being able to fastboot the factory image. However, it seems that you have somehow. All I can suggest is to fastboot the 9.0 again to both slots, and let it boot up each time.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the installer zip, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, flash magisk uninstaller zip, then flash custom kernel, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, and flash magisk 1674 again.
If none of that works, I'd unlock _critical, which will wipe your phone, and then start over.
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im having an issue, i followed all instructions and got booted up an everything but when i flash twrp img it stays stuck on the twrp logo, flashed the one mentioned in o.p and the newest as well to remove any doubts, but no go. Any suggestions?
shooterlgk said:
im having an issue, i followed all instructions and got booted up an everything but when i flash twrp img it stays stuck on the twrp logo, flashed the one mentioned in o.p and the newest as well to remove any doubts, but no go. Any suggestions?
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Do you have screen lock disabled?
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Do you have screen lock disabled?
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Yes sir
Hi,
Does a thorough guide exist on how to flash custom ROM on this phone?
I have done quite a lot of flashing in my life but can't a ROM flashed for the love of God.
Got TWRP installed, ADB works, cables are good.
Thanks!
After quite some hours I finally managed to get Havoc Pie running (GSI ARM64 AB, downloaded here).
My first problem was the fact that you need to be on stock Oreo before starting, this took me a while to figure out.
I used the most recent 'back to stock' Oreo from this page.
After installing this, I booted up, and went straight for enabling USB-debugging in Developer options.
Then do ADB REBOOT BOOTLOADER to enter fastboot mode.
There I erased system on both A and B partitions by using FASTBOOT ERASE SYSTEM command, then FASTBOOT SET_ACTIVE OTHER to switch to the other partition, and then once more FASTBOOT ERASE SYSTEM to also erase the system on this partition.
After that I ran FASTBOOT FLASH SYSTEM Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-AB-Official.img, on the one partition, then FASTBOOT SET_ACTIVE OTHER and after that FASTBOOT FLASH SYSTEM Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-AB-Official.img to flash it on the other partition.
After that I installed TWRP by running FASTBOOT FLASH BOOT twrp-3.2.3-0-mata.img (downloadable here).
After that, I rebooted into TWRP recovery by running ADB REBOOT RECOVERY.
There, I put twrp-installer-mata-3.2.3-0.zip (downloadable at the previously mentioned TWRP website) on internal memory and flashed it.
This automatically flashes both A and B partitions (switching between A and B at the reboot screen).
After doing that, I wiped /DATA on both A and B.
Then I put the Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-AB-Official.img on internal memory and flashed it on /SYSTEM for both A and B.
Then it is time for GAPPS.
As I prefer Stock GAPPS with my own GAPPS-CONFIG.TXT, I ran into the Error 70: because of the large size of Havoc, there is not enough room for large GAPPS.
So because of that I needed to do the Resize /SYSTEM partition for both A and B (in the Advanced wipe menu section).
After that I was able to flash my Stock GAPPS on both A and B.
Now I need some rest to regain my sanity before I tackle rooting the ROM.
I probably did too much double stuff, but it is not easy to know when only A or B needs to be done.
Comments and tips are welcome.
Waancho said:
After quite some hours I finally managed to get Havoc Pie running (GSI ARM64 AB, downloaded here).
My first problem was the fact that you need to be on stock Oreo before starting, this took me a while to figure out.
I used the most recent 'back to stock' Oreo from this page.
After installing this, I booted up, and went straight for enabling USB-debugging in Developer options.
Then do ADB REBOOT BOOTLOADER to enter fastboot mode.
There I erased system on both A and B partitions by using FASTBOOT ERASE SYSTEM command, then FASTBOOT SET_ACTIVE OTHER to switch to the other partition, and then once more FASTBOOT ERASE SYSTEM to also erase the system on this partition.
After that I ran FASTBOOT FLASH SYSTEM Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-AB-Official.img, on the one partition, then FASTBOOT SET_ACTIVE OTHER and after that FASTBOOT FLASH SYSTEM Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-AB-Official.img to flash it on the other partition.
After that I installed TWRP by running FASTBOOT FLASH BOOT twrp-3.2.3-0-mata.img (downloadable here).
After that, I rebooted into TWRP recovery by running ADB REBOOT RECOVERY.
There, I put twrp-installer-mata-3.2.3-0.zip (downloadable at the previously mentioned TWRP website) on internal memory and flashed it.
This automatically flashes both A and B partitions (switching between A and B at the reboot screen).
After doing that, I wiped /DATA on both A and B.
Then I put the Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-AB-Official.img on internal memory and flashed it on /SYSTEM for both A and B.
Then it is time for GAPPS.
As I prefer Stock GAPPS with my own GAPPS-CONFIG.TXT, I ran into the Error 70: because of the large size of Havoc, there is not enough room for large GAPPS.
So because of that I needed to do the Resize /SYSTEM partition for both A and B (in the Advanced wipe menu section).
After that I was able to flash my Stock GAPPS on both A and B.
Now I need some rest to regain my sanity before I tackle rooting the ROM.
I probably did too much double stuff, but it is not easy to know when only A or B needs to be done.
Comments and tips are welcome.
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Wow, here's all i did :
Flashing ProjectTreble GSIs on the Essential using TWRP
1) either boot or fastboot into TWRP
2) Wipe Cache, System, and Data (1 GSI required internal to be wiped, i forget which)
3) From Main Menu, select Install and Flash UN-ZIPPED A/B system.img
4) Reboot Recovery (It's going to say there's no OS, act like you didnt see it.)
5) Reboot System and Enjoy!
6) Most of the later GSIs from October to Present I have flashed and am happy to say
they all contain pre-installed Magisk and ALL but 1 contains Gapps.
AndroidDevices said:
Wow, here's all i did :
Flashing ProjectTreble GSIs on the Essential using TWRP
1) either boot or fastboot into TWRP
2) Wipe Cache, System, and Data (1 GSI required internal to be wiped, i forget which)
3) From Main Menu, select Install and Flash UN-ZIPPED A/B system.img
4) Reboot Recovery (It's going to say there's no OS, act like you didnt see it.)
5) Reboot System and Enjoy!
6) Most of the later GSIs from October to Present I have flashed and am happy to say
they all contain pre-installed Magisk and ALL but 1 contains Gapps.
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Thanks!
Next time i will try your method.
For some reason, if i did anything different, the phone would just keep rebooting into recovery.
And of course, the ROM that i chose (Havoc) did not have Magisk pre-installed.
I am now back to stock and liking it, which says a lot about the PH-1 software!
Waancho said:
Thanks!
Next time i will try your method.
For some reason, if i did anything different, the phone would just keep rebooting into recovery.
And of course, the ROM that i chose (Havoc) did not have Magisk pre-installed.
I am now back to stock and liking it, which says a lot about the PH-1 software!
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It does have Magisk installed, it should if its one of the newer builds and all you need to do is install Magisk Manager which in turn activates Magisk
Installing Magisk manager was one of the first things I did, but unfortunately, the latest version A/B Havoc at the aforementioned link did not have Magisk.
There's about 6 or 7 and probably a bunch of YouTube's
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Flashing for Dummies
In this guide we'll go over how to flash custom ROMs with root and TWRP in addition to updating
this guide will always be updated
Read the ENTIRE guide before you start
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Your warranty is now void.
We are not responsible for bricked devices, bootloop... Please
do some research if you have any concerns about mods
included in these GUIDES before using them! YOU are choosing to
make these modifications.
things to keep in mind:
1- when you flash a ROM through TWRP, it will flash to your inactive slot, that's why you need to switch slot after flashing it and then flash everything else, think of it like an OTA update except you need to switch active slot yourself
2- when you change your active slot in TWRP, it will only change after you reboot, your active slot will always be the one you're currently booted on
3- the order of flashing anything that modifies boot is
1) TWRP
2) custom kernel
3) noverity
4)Magisk
if you're not sure, flash stock boot of your rom and do it again, flashing TWRP will break Magisk, flashing a custom kernel will break magisk, flashing TWRP after flashing a custom kernel will most likely get you a bootloop
Before you begin
you need to unlock your bootloader first https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/unlock-bootloader-n-root-magisk-easy-t3856800
It is no longer required to be on stock Oreo before flashing, but I currently still recommend you do so as there might be some minor bugs on some custom roms, but otherwise everything will work just fine.
get latest platform-tools if you haven't already, using an older one WILL result in errors
platform-tools
extract it and open the folder
hold shift then right click on an empty space then click "open command window here"
if you're on windows 10, doing that will open power shell instead, inside power shell, type "cmd" and press enter, use cmd for everything below
if you're coming from stock, you need to do this first
type the following command (data and files will be wiped)
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fastboot -w
fastboot set_active b
Notes:
Pixel Experience includes Gapps, do not flash them after the rom
many roms include TWRP, such as Havoc, AICP and many others, check ROM thread first, if it includes it then don't flash TWRP.
Flashing custom ROMs and other stuff
download latest TWRP img and zip from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomimia2.html and place it in the same folder you extracted platform-tools to
NOTE: if you are on stock then use TWRP 3.2.3 img, not 3.3
note: if you're having issues with official TWRP, I've built an unofficial one with F2FS support which you can try here
be careful if you switch to F2FS, it will only work with a recovery that supports it and a ROM that supports it, no stock.
rename the img to twrp.img
in cmd, type
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fastboot boot twrp.img
if you get a bootloop, force shutdown (power + volume down) and try again
using MTP copy the files needed to flash to your phone
if MTP doesn't work, you have the following options
1) wipe data from TWRP, try again
2) advanced > file manager, go to /data/media , if there is nothing in there, create a new folder called 0 there by going to Advanced > Terminal and typing the following commands
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cd /data/media
mkdir 0
then reboot to bootloader and try again
3) try using PBRP for MTP, then go back to TWRP PBRP
4) use adb sideload:
in TWRP, go to Advanced > adb sideload, then on PC
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adb sideload file.zip
do that for each thing you want to flash
(you can type adb sideload then drag and drop the file you want to flash onto cmd, make sure there's a space between sideload and the file you want to flash)
5) use adb push. follow methode 2 to create the folder, then in cmd, type this command
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adb push file.zip /data/media/0/
do that for each file you need
after you got the files on your phone, it's time to flash
remember that when flashing a ROM, it will flash to your inactive slot, in this guide I'll assume your active slot is B, use "fastboot set_active b" in fastboot if you'd like to follow along
First go to wipe > advanced and select System and Data then wipe, then you can start flashing
1- flash the ROM zip
2- flash TWRP zip, so you can boot to TWRP without the need of a PC (ONLY if the ROM doesn't include it already)
3- switch your active slot (to A if you are on B and to B if you were on A)
4- reboot recovery
5- flash Gapps if required by the ROM you're flashing, Opengapps nano is recommended, you can get it here http://Opengapps.org
6- (optional) flash a custom kernel if desired/needed
7- (optional) flash DM-VERITY & FORCEENCRYPT DISABLER zip , this will disable DM verity and encryption in vendor, this is not required by most custom ROMs as they will disable encryption anyway, it is most useful on stock, and in the possibility that the ROM you're flashing does not disable encryption
8- flash Magisk
9- reboot to system
IMPORTANT, if you get an error while flashing ROM zip, do the following
use latest official TWRP, if you're already using it, then the ROM you're flashing is one of the older ROMs
previously, ROMs and TWRP used Jasmine as a codename for our device, while the real codename is Jasmine_sprout, this caused some issues, newer ROMs and TWRP now use the correct codename, but that means new TWRP can not flash older ROMs, and so you will need some simple modifications to the ROM zip:
1- open the ZIP using WinRAR on PC or X-plore on phone
2- go to META-INF/com/android/metadata and open it as text
3- on the last line, edit 'pre-device=jasmine' to 'pre-device=jasmine_sprout'
4- save it and try flashing again
Switching between custom ROMs
follow the same flashing instructions, you can boot directly to TWRP by holding power + volume up, wipe data and system first then flash ROM and the rest.
Updating Custom ROMs
For OFFICIAL ROMs which support A/B OTA it's very easy
1- once you get a notification that an update is available, download and install with the system updater but don't reboot (If the ROM includes TWRP then don't do any of the following steps, just reboot)
2- go to Magisk, Downloads, search for "TWRP A/B Retention Script" and install it
3- on the main Magisk page, click install > install > Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)
4- once Magisk finishes, reboot, you will now be on the opposite slot with both Magisk and TWRP installed.
for Unofficial ROMs with no OTA or Official ROMs that don't support A/B OTA, you'll need to use TWRP, do not wipe anything:
1- boot to TWRP
2- flash the ROM zip
3- flash TWRP zip (ONLY IF the ROM doesn't include TWRP)
4- switch your active slot (to A if you are on B and to B if you were on A)
5- reboot recovery
6- flash Gapps if required by the ROM you're flashing, Opengapps nano is recommended, you can get it here http://Opengapps.org
7- (optional) flash a custom kernel if desired/needed
8- (optional) flash DM-VERITY & FORCEENCRYPT DISABLER zip , this will disable DM verity and encryption in vendor, this is not required by most custom ROMs as they will disable encryption anyway, it is most useful on stock, and in the possibility that the ROM you're flashing does not disable encryption
9- flash Magisk
10- reboot to system
Very good and very well detailed guide. This guide will be useful to those who are not so familiar with Flashing ROMs especially in our device with partitions.
Thank you for making this, as many users were asking this thing. Keep it up!
does rebooting to twrp gets stuck on twrp logo after flashing twrp zip?
its been an issue on stock or maybe i have been doing to wrong...
after wipe commands and setting active slot b,
i reboot into fastboot boot twrp.img and flash the rom and Im getting mount failed /system
is that normal?
Edit: NVM, it is normal. I successfully flashed Carbon ROM in my device. Thanks for this awesome guide.
This is great thank you. Going to try it once I get bored of stock rom.
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after wipe commands and setting active slot b,
i reboot into fastboot boot twrp.img and flash the rom and Im getting mount failed /system
is that normal?
Edit: NVM, it is normal. I successfully flashed Carbon ROM in my device. Thanks for this awesome guide.
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Yes it's normal because you wiped system
levai_spencer said:
does rebooting to twrp gets stuck on twrp logo after flashing twrp zip?
its been an issue on stock or maybe i have been doing to wrong...
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twrp.zip has a bootloop for TWRP when it is flash
Candy_Pineapple said:
twrp.zip has a bootloop for TWRP when it is flash
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No, if you follow the instructions it works
coming from stock to pE I followed exacty the steps.
then flash CR. Here what Ive done
i-wipe cache,data,system for both partition using twrp
ii- set partition to B in twrp and flash zip
iii- set partition to A in twrp and reboot into bootloop
iv- set partition to B in twrp and reboot successfully
so what partition is my CR now?
which partition should i install gapps,kernel and magisk?
Thanks.
notJimz said:
coming from stock to pE I followed exacty the steps.
then flash CR. Here what Ive done
i-wipe cache,data,system for both partition using twrp
ii- set partition to B in twrp and flash zip
iii- set partition to A in twrp and reboot into bootloop
iv- set partition to B in twrp and reboot successfully
so what partition is my CR now?
which partition should i install gapps,kernel and magisk?
Thanks.
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It's in B, because you didn't reboot after switching slot initially in twrp, stay in B and boot recovery then flash Gapps and the rest
Nebrassy said:
It's in B, because you didn't reboot after switching slot initially in twrp, stay in B and boot recovery then flash Gapps and the rest
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You are right. I miss the first bl reboot.
I follow the step back and reboot after switch partition.
Only now i got the concept for A/B flashing. And my os in A now.
Thanks for the guide. Really helpful.
notJimz said:
You are right. I miss the first bl reboot.
I follow the step back and reboot after switch partition.
Only now i got the concept for A/B flashing. And my os in A now.
Thanks for the guide. Really helpful.
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No prob, keep connected and click the tx button
Matteo (AIO Project Founder)
Hello,
after make adb push file.zip /data/media/0
I receive the next message
adb: error: failed to get feature set: no devices/emulators found
Please advice.
Thanks
Roviva said:
Hello,
after make adb push file.zip /data/media/0
I receive the next message
adb: error: failed to get feature set: no devices/emulators found
Please advice.
Thanks
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What's the output of adb devices?
Nebrassy said:
What's the output of adb devices?
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I entered in fastboot mode,:
C:\Users\DELL\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>.\adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\Users\DELL\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>
If I enter the command "adb devices" in normal mode (no fastboot) appear:
C:\Users\DELL\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
a341410 device
Roviva said:
I entered in fastboot mode,:
C:\Users\DELL\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>.\adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\Users\DELL\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>
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Adb devices
While in twrp, adb won't work while in fastboot, follow the guide carefully
Nebrassy said:
Adb devices
While in twrp, adb won't work while in fastboot, follow the guide carefully
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Hello,
In your guide I dont understand the next part:
using MTP copy the files needed to flash to your phone
if MTP doesn't work, you have the following options
1) wipe data from TWRP, try again
If I made the step 1 above: I enter in the TWRP, select wipe, then, select wipe, advance wipe, select data and then swipe to wipe. After this reboot system, the telephone start but in normal mode, like restored.
2) advanced > file manager, go to /data/media , if there is nothing in there, create a new folder called 0 there by going to Advanced > Terminal and typing the following commands
I follow the step 2, in data/media appear a folder TWRP then i dont created a folder called 0
Then I go to advanced >> adb sideload and in the pc i wrote "adb sideload twrp.zip.
You write file.zip, I dont understand what is this file?
I dont understand what do you mean in the step 3: "try using PBRP for MTP, then go back to TWRP PBRP"
Code:
cd /data/media
mkdir 0
then reboot to bootloader and try again
3) try using PBRP for MTP, then go back to TWRP PBRP
4) use adb sideload:
in TWRP, go to Advanced > adb sideload, then on PC
Code:
adb sideload file.zip
do that for each thing you want to flash
(you can type adb sideload then drag and drop the file you want to flash onto cmd, make sure there's a space between sideload and the file you want to flash)
5) use adb push. follow methode 2 to create the folder, then in cmd, type this command
Code:
adb push file.zip /data/media/0/
do that for each file you need
Roviva said:
Hello,
In your guide I dont understand the next part:
using MTP copy the files needed to flash to your phone
if MTP doesn't work, you have the following options
1) wipe data from TWRP, try again
2) advanced > file manager, go to /data/media , if there is nothing in there, create a new folder called 0 there by going to Advanced > Terminal and typing the following commands
I follow the step 2, in data/media appear a folder TWRP then i dont created a folder called 0
Then I go to advanced >> adb sideload and in the pc i wrote "adb sideload twrp.zip.
You write file.zip, I dont understand what is this file?
I dont understand what do you mean in the step 3: "try using PBRP for MTP, then go back to TWRP PBRP"
Code:
cd /data/media
mkdir 0
then reboot to bootloader and try again
3) try using PBRP for MTP, then go back to TWRP PBRP
4) use adb sideload:
in TWRP, go to Advanced > adb sideload, then on PC
Code:
adb sideload file.zip
do that for each thing you want to flash
(you can type adb sideload then drag and drop the file you want to flash onto cmd, make sure there's a space between sideload and the file you want to flash)
5) use adb push. follow methode 2 to create the folder, then in cmd, type this command
Code:
adb push file.zip /data/media/0/
do that for each file you need
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File.zip, as in the file you want to copy, you change that to the name of the file you want to copy
PBRP is another recovery, you can try booting it if twrp doesn't work to copy
Nebrassy said:
File.zip, as in the file you want to copy, you change that to the name of the file you want to copy
PBRP is another recovery, you can try booting it if twrp doesn't work to copy
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hello,
I dont know how to follow:
flash the ROM zip
2- flash TWRP zip, so you can boot to TWRP without the need of a PC
3- switch your active slot (to A if you are on B and to B if you were on A)
4- reboot recovery
I wiped data and storage then I press back.
I flashed the PBRP that I pushed to data/media/TWRP
After flash I returned to the menu of PBRP
I switched to A
When I reboot, a warning message that "NO OS SYSTEM IS INSTALLED" appear.
I reboot to recovery but after this, the telephone does not restart. the screen "androidone" appear and dont advance...
How can I install the PBRP and magisk?
I succesfull push the files to the telephone but when flash the PBRP I cannot follow......
Roviva said:
hello,
I dont know how to follow:
flash the ROM zip
2- flash TWRP zip, so you can boot to TWRP without the need of a PC
3- switch your active slot (to A if you are on B and to B if you were on A)
4- reboot recovery
I wiped data and storage then I press back.
I flashed the PBRP that I pushed to data/media/TWRP
After flash I returned to the menu of PBRP
I switched to A
When I reboot, a warning message that "NO OS SYSTEM IS INSTALLED" appear.
I reboot to recovery but after this, the telephone does not restart. the screen "androidone" appear and dont advance...
How can I install the PBRP and magisk?
I succesfull push the files to the telephone but when flash the PBRP I cannot follow......
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You didn't flash a rom, obviously it won't boot
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, fires, rigged elections, ligma,
* thermonuclear war, or your mom getting upset with you for being on the computer all day
Please
* Ensure you have an advanced understanding of this device before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications or your own free will.
*/
THIS GUIDE APPLIES TO JETER AND ALJETER DEVICES
FOR ALJETER DEVICE OWNERS ONLY.
there are ALOT of different variants of the aljeter so please before beginning this root method go to settings, system, about phone. look for either sw version or software channel verison and either remember what it says or write it down. me or anyone else will need this to help troubleshoot which aljeter variant you have. this will also be important to know incase you mess up and need to reflash stock firmware which those instructions are at the bottom of this guide.
The following devices have been confirmed to work on devices with Android 8 (Oreo)
XT1922-4 Model
XT1922-5 Brazilian Model
XT1922-7 Boost Mobile/ Virgin Mobile
XT1922-9 Motorola Retail
The following devices have been confirmed to work with Android 9 (pie)
XT1922-7 (Jeter) boost Mobile/ Virgin Mobile.
XT1922-3 (Aljeter)
XT1922-5 (Aljeter retbr)
Please make backups using TWRP IN CASE OF FAILURE.
Original stock firmware FOR JETER can be found here. https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter/official/ and here FOR ALJETER https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/aljeter/official/
The steps listed in this process WILL wipe your userdata. If you have anything you need to save back it up first.
Prerequisite:
Unlocked bootloader.
FOR LINUX USERS. If you're using a linux distro then congrats this is all you should have to run. open command prompt and run this. "sudo apt-get install adb" without quotation marks. then follow Motorolas bootloader guide in provided link. continue to step 1 after.
FOR WINDOWS USERS.
ADB/Fastboot installed on your machine ( https://developer.android.com/studio...platform-tools ) If you have issues with commands make sure you have a current build of ADB and fastboot.
Minimal adb/fastboot v1.4.3 installer can be found here. https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569952951
Motorola bootloader unlock request here https://motorola-global-portal.custh...-your-device-a
DECRYPTION AND BACKUP.
NOTICE
IF YOU YOU ARE USING THE 32GB MODEL OR THE 16GB MODEL AND ARE ON ANDROID 9 (PIE) PLEASE USE THE ANDROID 9 (PIE) MODEL TWRP. USERS WITH THE 16GB MODEL AND THE 32GB MODEL ON ANDROID 8 (OREO) WILL STILL NEED TO USE SEPERATE TWRPS
MAKE SURE TO SWIPE RIGHT IN TWRP TO ALLOW SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS.
Step 1.) Download and extract twrp image to the ADB/Fastboot folder on your computer.
FOR ANDROID 8 (OREO)
16gb model twrp: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117921836
32gb model twrp: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117927211
FOR ANDROID 9 (PIE)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117921849
Step 2.) Reboot to your bootloader. You can do this by turning on your device and holding the power button and volume down button at the same time.
Step 3.) Once the device reboots to the bootloader type the following from your computer with your phone connected via USB.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Step 4.) Once TWRP boots from your computer type (it may take a bit to boot because it is trying to decrypt your userdata, but it will fail and prompt for a password. Just click cancel)
Step 5.) time to backup your stock recovery and stock boot. use these commands one at a time.
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/platform/soc/7824900.sdhci/by-name/boot stockboot.img
adb pull /dev/block/platform/soc/7824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery stockrecovery.img
This will backup your stock boot and recovery images if you need to revert to stock later.
Step 6.) time to decrypt which will also format your data so make sure to make a backup. while still booted in twrp touch the "wipe" button then touch "format data", type yes and after its all done reboot to bootloader use this command.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
CONGRATS! if you read this correctly and or didnt skim then you have successfully decrypted your device and backed up your stock recovery and stock boot.img. proceed below for root process.
ROOT PROCESS.
Step 1.) Run the following command from your computer to install the TWRP image to your device.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Step 2.) Use the volume keys on the device to select boot to recovery and TWRP will boot up again. swipe right to allow modifications. IT SHOULD NOT ASK YOU FOR A PASSWORD THIS TIME IF IT DOES YOU MESSED UP DURING THE DECRYPT PROCESS
Step 3.) Follow this link to the creators site to download the disabler zip. https://zackptg5.com/android.php#disverfe download it to your ADB/Fastboot folder.
Step 4.) Download the Magisk Beta v20.0 and or the latest zip file from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases to your ADB/Fastboot folder. (I personally use beta so I use beta in this guide but you don't have to)
Step 5.) Run the following command to push the dm_verity force encrypt disabler and magisk zip to your device
Code:
adb push Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_11.02.2020.zip /tmp
adb push Magisk-v20.0.zip /tmp
This will push the Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_11.02.2020.zip and Magisk-v20.0.zip to your /tmp folder
Step 6.) Flash Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_11.02.2020.zip from TWRP using the install option and navigate to the /tmp folder to select it and install it.
Step 7.) Flash Magisk-v20.0.zip from TWRP using the install option and navigate to the /tmp folder to select it and install it.
Step 8.) Reboot your device
Step 9.) Just wait for the device to boot up. might take a bit and it might seem its in a bootloop but if you followed this guide exactly as is just wait it out it took about 5-10 minutes before i got to the "lets get started" screen after updating to pie (android 9)
Step 10.) Verify Magisk Manager is installed and the root functionality works. sometimes the manager apk wont be installed so download the magisk manager apk from the provide links. click advanced to see if the boxes are unchecked. (2022 edit) If you see magisk app and magisk needs updated you can do it but I can't confirm if it's safe and what works and doesnt after
CONGRATS! IF YOU DIDNT SKIM MY GUIDE YOU SHOULD HAVE A SUCCESSFULLY ROOTED AND ENCRYPTION DISABLED DEVICE, HAVE FUN.
IF YOU MESSED UP, DIDNT PUT A COMMAND IN CORRECTLY, SKIMMED, OR ARE INA GENUINE BOOTLOOP/BRICK THIS SECTION IS FOR YOU
Step 1.) DOWNLOAD STOCK FIRMWARE HERE FOR JETER AND CERTAIN ALJETER DEVICES (from what i can tell usa variant aljeter devices are consided jeter) https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter/official/ IF YOU REMEMBER OR WROTE DOWN YOUR SW CHANNEL VERSION THEN DOWNLOAD STOCK FIRMWARE FOR BASICALLY EVERY OTHER ALJETER DEVICE HERE. https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/aljeter/official/ UNZIP STOCK FIRMWARE TO YOUR ADB/FASTBOOT FOLDER TO FLASH IT. TO REVERT BACK TO STOCK YOU HAVE TO REFLASH STOCK FIRMWARE FROM THE BOOTLOADER if your device is bootlooped or bricked or not working right you have to reflash the stock firmware your device came with. PLEASE INPUT THESE COMMANDS ONE AT A TIME DO NOT DO THEM ALL AT ONCE. I KNOW ITS A HASSLE BUT IT GUARANTEES A SUCCESSFUL REFLASH. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastbot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Credits: @kwiksi1ver for making the original guide. @topjohnwu for magisk. @shimp208 for minimal adb/fastboot. @Spaceminer for providing the new twrps for 16gb and 32 gb devices, and @Zackptg5 for making the Universal DM-Verity, ForceEncrypt, Disk Quota Disablers.
QUICK NOTE/EDIT: SINCE I DO NOT OWN THIS DEVICE ANYMORE I CANNOT CONFIRM IT BUT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO UPDATE TO THE LATEST MAGISK 24.3 FROM THE MAGISK APP AFTER YOU INSTALL V20, AGAIN I AM NOT ABLE CONFIRM IF IT WORKS, CAUSES BOOTLOOPS, OR ANYTHING SO KEEP THAT IN MIND, but hopefully it does work for yall I've also updated the ADB commands for the disabler to reflect its latest version and I've updated the magisk link to topjohnwus GitHub as that's where all updates happen/ go first
RESERVED
In order to update the confirmed working models for this guide, if anyone that has this device with a unlocked bootloader and does root and decrypt successfully using my guide and it's not on the confirmed device list. PLEASE JUST PM ME and let me know. Please include device model number, name, and if on aljeter your software channel version.( For example. Xt1922-5 aljeter, sw channel: retbr)
following the instructions exactly gets me into a really weird bootloop where my phone boots twrp, shows some log and then reboots and does the same thing over and over
blowingoff said:
following the instructions exactly gets me into a really weird bootloop where my phone boots twrp, shows some log and then reboots and does the same thing over and over
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I have the same issue. I used the recovery steps to go back to stock but every time i re-attempt to root/install twrp the bootloop comes back:
Also, it's failing to mount /data after Resurrection Remix wouldn't boot and it keeps giving me the unable to mount /data (invalid argument) problem. I need help badly. Can you help? Is it the TWRP's fault?
Kuntitled said:
I have the same issue. I used the recovery steps to go back to stock but every time i re-attempt to root/install twrp the bootloop comes back:
Also, it's failing to mount /data after Resurrection Remix wouldn't boot and it keeps giving me the unable to mount /data (invalid argument) problem. I need help badly. Can you help? Is it the TWRP's fault?
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Are you encrypted? Because twrp will do that if you are. You have to use the wipe > format > type "yes" to continue method to remove encryption. Then reboot from twrp, directly back into twrp. Then it can mount /data properly, at which point you need to flash the encryption disabler. If you don't disable encryption you'll keep running into the same problem. You only have to do that once. After that you can use the regular wipe option. If you ever flash the stock vendor.img you'll need to do it again.
Also, please make sure twrp has been flashed to recovery. I don't think it'll work if you just boot through fastboot. If you followed all these instructions and magisk still refuses to install, or gives you a bootloop, then it's a ROM problem and not TWRP. Should that happen, let me know and I'll flash Resurrection remix and see if I can figure out what's going on. I've had ROMs refuse to be rooted before. Descendant ROM had this problem on some older builds.
Spaceminer said:
Are you encrypted? Because twrp will do that if you are. You have to use the wipe > format > type "yes" to continue method to remove encryption. Then reboot from twrp, directly back into twrp. Then it can mount /data properly, at which point you need to flash the encryption disabler. If you don't disable encryption you'll keep running into the same problem. You only have to do that once. After that you can use the regular wipe option. If you ever flash the stock vendor.img you'll need to do it again.
Also, please make sure twrp has been flashed to recovery. I don't think it'll work if you just boot through fastboot. If you followed all these instructions and magisk still refuses to install, or gives you a bootloop, then it's a ROM problem and not TWRP. Should that happen, let me know and I'll flash Resurrection remix and see if I can figure out what's going on. I've had ROMs refuse to be rooted before. Descendant ROM had this problem on some older builds.
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as for me: I followed the instructions which tell us to only boot twrp during the data format and only then actually flash twrp.
but my problem is no magisk, as I always root my phone whenever i revert back to stock. it's just that decryption is not working on my xt1922-5
blowingoff said:
as for me: I followed the instructions which tell us to only boot twrp during the data format and only then actually flash twrp.
but my problem is no magisk, as I always root my phone whenever i revert back to stock. it's just that decryption is not working on my xt1922-5
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Do it like this.
1. fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
2. Use the volume keys while still in fastboot to select "recovery" then hit the power button.
3. Hit cancel at the decryption screen when twrp boots up.
4. In TWRP select wipe > format > type "yes" to continue. Do not reboot the phone yet.
5. In twrp select reboot > recovery.
6. Once twrp boots up again, select mount and check the boxes for /data, /system, /vendor, /cache.
7. Now flash the universal encryption disabler.
8. Let it boot once, then go back into recovery and flash Magisk.
This should solve your problem.
Spaceminer said:
Do it like this.
1. fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
2. Use the volume keys while still in fastboot to select "recovery" then hit the power button.
3. Hit cancel at the decryption screen when twrp boots up.
4. In TWRP select wipe > format > type "yes"no to continue. Do not reboot the phone yet.
5. In twrp select reboot > recovery.
6. Once twrp boots up again, select mount and check the boxes for /data, /system, /vendor, /cache.
7. Now flash the universal encryption disabler.
8. Let it boot once, then go back into recovery and flash Magisk.
This should solve your problem.
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My issue is as follows:
I had rooted my g6play months ago, back when pie came out on Ota for it. The guide I followed didn't have me disable encryption, which at the time wasn't a real big deal, with my only loss being the inability to do nandroid backups. But fast forward to now, when Resurrection Remix GSI came out, I was immediately interested as I think that rom could be a great experience.
So I decided to come here in this guide because I might as well disable encryption, right? So I flashed the new twrp and did get it to wipe and disable the encryption (in the option that has you type in yes) and proceeded to flash RR, it booted to the boot anima9and there it stayed for a good 30 minutes before I decided to try the older GSI image, maybe that one would work.
But nope, I immediately got the unable to mount /data bootloop and successfully flashed my stock rom and tried again, this time flashing the new twrp right off the bat. No avail. Now everytime i go into a freshly flashed twrp, i get no password prompt, and when i try to access the internal storage, it comes up as 0mb. Even my Linux complains that it couldn't mount my Internal storage as only the SD card shows up (weirdly enough I was able to successfully push dm verity and magisk to /temp no problem but they fail upon flashing)
Edit: gotta mention that after the first time I did the pull adb command to get the backups, the command refuses to work anymore. And also that I still have an old twrp backup stored (did that today before trying this)
Kuntitled said:
My issue is as follows:
I had rooted my g6play months ago, back when pie came out on Ota for it. The guide I followed didn't have me disable encryption, which at the time wasn't a real big deal, with my only loss being the inability to do nandroid backups. But fast forward to now, when Resurrection Remix GSI came out, I was immediately interested as I think that rom could be a great experience.
So I decided to come here in this guide because I might as well disable encryption, right? So I flashed the new twrp and did get it to wipe and disable the encryption (in the option that has you type in yes) and proceeded to flash RR, it booted to the boot anima9and there it stayed for a good 30 minutes before I decided to try the older GSI image, maybe that one would work.
But nope, I immediately got the unable to mount /data bootloop and successfully flashed my stock rom and tried again, this time flashing the new twrp right off the bat. No avail. Now everytime i go into a freshly flashed twrp, i get no password prompt, and when i try to access the internal storage, it comes up as 0mb. Even my Linux complains that it couldn't mount my Internal storage as only the SD card shows up (weirdly enough I was able to successfully push dm verity and magisk to /temp no problem but they fail upon flashing)
Edit: gotta mention that after the first time I did the pull adb command to get the backups, the command refuses to work anymore. And also that I still have an old twrp backup stored (did that today before trying this)
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well i also couldnt make the backups, fastboot just tells me the file doesnt exist. and for the internal storage: while you are encrypted, that is how it works.
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blowingoff said:
well i also couldnt make the backups, fastboot just tells me the file doesnt exist. and for the internal storage: while you are encrypted, that is how it works.
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Edit: i can not mount data, twrp says argument invalid. followed your instructions anyway and my phone still gets me to a bootloop to a "running OpenRecoveryScript" again.
blowingoff said:
well i also couldnt make the backups, fastboot just tells me the file doesnt exist. and for the internal storage: while you are encrypted, that is how it works.
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Edit: i can not mount data, twrp says argument invalid. followed your instructions anyway and my phone still gets me to a bootloop to a "running OpenRecoveryScript" again.
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Go into the wipe menu, advanced wipe, check data and hit change file system. change data back to f2fs. When you guys format and don't immediately reboot straight to recovery, data sets to Auto and freaks out
Starkiller2 said:
Go into the wipe menu, advanced wipe, check data and hit change file system. change data back to f2fs. When you guys format and don't immediately reboot straight to recovery, data sets to Auto and freaks out
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the multiple times i checked, the file system was always f2fs, but sometimes ext4
and also: Do you mean we should do that after we try to format with the format data (typing yes) option? If so, it doesn't work as the internal storage won't mount. Won't even show up on my computer
Kuntitled said:
the multiple times i checked, the file system was always f2fs, but sometimes ext4
and also: Do you mean we should do that after we try to format with the format data (typing yes) option? If so, it doesn't work as the internal storage won't mount. Won't even show up on my computer
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If you change the file system, it'll format, even if it says it won't mount. Changing the file system will force it to format. Even if it says f2fs, hit change and select f2fs anyway.
If it doesn't, format from fastboot, boot system once then go to recovery
Starkiller2 said:
If you change the file system, it'll format, even if it says it won't mount. Changing the file system will force it to format. Even if it says f2fs, hit change and select f2fs anyway.
If it doesn't, format from fastboot, boot system once then go to recovery
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Alright, let me work through this.
I'm currently on a stock firmware and it's working fine.
Right now i have to:
1. boot into recovery twrp
2. change the filesystem of data
3. flash recovery and boot into it
4. format data(yes option)
5.check and change the file system again
6.reboot straight back into twrp recovery from recovery
7.flash dm verity zip
8.flash magisk
9.boot
Is this correct? and as for attempting to install a GSI image again, should i attempt to flash it before the verity zip and magisk? (i'll also be flashing micro gapps) or do i let it boot into system once and then i do it? (by wiping data/dalvik/cache/system)
Kuntitled said:
Alright, let me work through this.
I'm currently on a stock firmware and it's working fine.
Right now i have to:
1. boot into recovery twrp
2. change the filesystem of data
3. flash recovery and boot into it
4. format data(yes option)
5.check and change the file system again
6.reboot straight back into twrp recovery from recovery
7.flash dm verity zip
8.flash magisk
9.boot
Is this correct? and as for attempting to install a GSI image again, should i attempt to flash it before the verity zip and magisk? (i'll also be flashing micro gapps) or do i let it boot into system once and then i do it? (by wiping data/dalvik/cache/system)
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Let's simplify. If everything is working,
go to fastboot
Flash recovery (boot doesn't seem to be working here)
Fastboot flash recovery twrp image
Select recovery, when the decrypt menu comes up, hit cancel
Wipe menu,
Swipe to factory reset
Go back to wipe
format data, yes,
Reboot recovery
Flash disabler
Flash magisk
And yes. Boot system then GSI flash, then factory reset before magisk
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We'll get it figured out
Starkiller2 said:
Let's simplify. If everything is working,
go to fastboot
Flash recovery (boot doesn't seem to be working here)
Fastboot flash recovery twrp image
Select recovery, when the decrypt menu comes up, hit cancel
Wipe menu,
Swipe to factory reset
Go back to wipe
format data, yes,
Reboot recovery
Flash disabler
Flash magisk
And yes. Boot system then GSI flash, then factory reset before magisk
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We'll get it figured out
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Do i check the file system for data at any point?
Kuntitled said:
Do i check the file system for data at any point?
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Only if it won't mount
Starkiller2 said:
Only if it won't mount
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does it matter where i flash disabler, magisk and GSI from? I've been doing it from my SD card
Kuntitled said:
does it matter where i flash disabler, magisk and GSI from? I've been doing it from my SD card
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No that's fine
Starkiller2 said:
If you change the file system, it'll format, even if it says it won't mount. Changing the file system will force it to format. Even if it says f2fs, hit change and select f2fs anyway.
If it doesn't, format from fastboot, boot system once then go to recovery
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Data is set to emmc file system, won't mount and filesystem won't change at all and won't format
Edit: only happens when i try to change it to f2fs, changed it to ext4 with no issues and it mounts sucessfully with ext4 but won't let me format data
I get the mkfs.f2fs -t 0 /dev/block/mmcblk0p56 error 1, unable to mount data whenever i try to change to f2fs. Has my previous failed attempt at installing GSI **** with my filesys?
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Data is set to emmc file system, won't mount and filesystem won't change at all and won't format
Edit: only happens when i try to change it to f2fs, changed it to ext4 with no issues
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But data won't work as ext4, hence the boot loop
Try going to fastboot and typing
Fastboot -w
Then boot to recovery
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Data is set to emmc file system, won't mount and filesystem won't change at all and won't format
Edit: only happens when i try to change it to f2fs, changed it to ext4 with no issues and it mounts sucessfully with ext4 but won't let me format data
I get the mkfs.f2fs -t 0 /dev/block/mmcblk0p56 error 1, unable to mount data whenever i try to change to f2fs. Has my previous failed attempt at installing GSI **** with my filesys?
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I honestly don't see how, especially if stock is working
I've seen alot of guys here who are encountering problems while flashing custom roms.Make sure you have backed up all your data before starting the procedure.
This method is also valid for those who are coming straight from the Stock rom.
Prerequisites :
•Unlocked Bootloader
•ADB and Fastboot Files
•Desired Custom Rom
•Copypartitions file
•TWRP image
•TWRP installer - Download and move it to Internal Storage
•A USB C-Type Cable and some Brain.
•Magisk [Optional]
•Fresh Gapps ARM64 (I'd recommend Mini)
Installation :
#1. Back up all your data or simply move everything to your PC.
#2.Boot your phone into Bootloader Mode [Power button + Volume Down] or Enable Debugging mode,And run this Command ''adb devices''- To ensure that the device is connected,then ''adb reboot bootloader''.
#3.Move the ''twrp.img'' file to the ''adb" folder of your PC.
#4.You'll see 3-4 files along with twrp.img file you just copied there[adb folder], Simply Click Shift+Right Click anywhere in that blank space,then click on Open Powershell Window here or Open Command Prompt Window.
#5.Attach your phone to the PC,you'll hear a sound,yet run this Command "fastboot devices" to ensure that the device is connected properly [Device ID will appear]
#6.Now you're supposed to temporarily boot TWRP in order to permanently flash the Custom Recovery.So to do this ,Run this Command while the device is connected to the PC in fastboot mode > "fastboot boot twrp.img '' [After Typing fastboot boot, simply drag twrp.img file into the PowerShell or Command prompt window to Complete the Command ''fastboot boot twrp.img'',it may look like ''fastboot boot C://adb/twrp.img''.
#7.After Booting Temporarily into TWRP,Swipe for Modifications,Locate and install TWRPinstaller.zip,this will permanently install TWRP as your Recovery.
#8.After installing TWRP,Return to the home screen of TWRP and Reboot into Recovery from there.[Permanently Flashing incase you don't need hassles with computer flashing]
#9.After booting again into TWRP,Click on Wipe>Format User Data>Type Yes>Go to Home screen Reboot into Recovery.
#10.After booting again into TWRP,Click on Wipe>Advanced Wipe> [Tick on Dalvik/Art Cache,Cache, System,Data] > Wipe it off.
#11.Go back to the Home Screen of the TWRP,Reboot into Recovery.
#12.Now Push copypartitions.zip file to your phone from your PC,then flash it via TWRP,then again,Reboot your phone to Recovery.
#13.Now Push the Desired Custom rom you would want to install on your G7 river from the PC> Install it> After the Installation Finishes,Reboot your phone to the Bootloader mode from TWRP [As the the Recovery will be replaced by the Custom Rom's Recovery,hence, TWRP will be removed].
#14.Once in the Fastboot Mode,run the command in PowerShell or CMD, "fastboot boot twrp.img"
#15.After booting again into TWRP,Push Gapps File into your phone and install it Accordingly,After the installation Finishes,Wipe Dalvik Cache,Come back to the Home screen of TWRP,Reboot > Power Off in TWRP,then manually Power it On,After powering it On,the rom may prompt you for a factory reset,that's it. You've successfully installed Custom Rom along with the Google Apps without Messing with the partitions.
#16.Now, Finally Boot your phone into Bootloader mode, run the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" and install TWRPinstaller.zip,this will again permanently install TWRP as your recovery.
#17.You may root your phone by installing Magisk or Flash any other zip without the need of temporarily booting TWRP,as you've flashed it permanently. Simply Reboot to Bootloader then Boot into Recovery.
Errors and Fixes:
#1.If you encounter any problem while flashing zips from the internal storage, simply move all the zips to the MicroSD or USB OTG and flash it from there.
#2.If your TWRP isn't reading the internal storage properly or isn't responding well,simply reboot your phone again to the Bootloader mode,again boot twrp.img and try again,this should do the thing.
#1.copy-partitions-AB.zip
#2.twrp-3.3.1-0-river.img
#3.twrp-installer-3.3.1-2-river.zip
Find these files on the internet or XDA forums as I can't Post links yet,Happy to help!
Simplify and Clarify
Thanks @deathcruizer for the your procedure. It rescued me in a jam. The critical items for me that you noted were that the Custom ROM replaced TWRP with its own Recovery and that a Factory Reset was required.
I wanted to simplify and clarify your key points for those already setup with fastboot and familiar with TWRP. Generic filenames mentioned should be replaced by the actual full name; eg, twrp-3.3.1-2-river.img.
1. Backup partitions in TWRP just in case for a restore. And Data will be needed later.
2. Move all zip files needed (ROM, Gapps, copy-partitions, twrp-installer, Magisk, etc.) to internal storage or USB OTG. Move twrp.img on PC to a convenient location for fastboot.
3. Enter fastboot boot twrp.img to temporarily use TWRP.
4. Flash copy-partitions.zip, reboot, and flash custom ROM.zip.
5. In TWRP, choose Reboot to the Bootloader mode, not Recovery. TWRP has been removed and replaced by the custom ROM's Recovery.
6. Enter fastboot boot twrp.img to temporarily use TWRP again. Install Gapps.zip, wipe caches, and then Power Off.
7. Manually Power On to the Custom ROM. Accept its Factory Data Reset option.
8. Boot into Bootloader Mode, enter fastboot boot twrp.img again, and use this temporary TWRP to install TWRP permanently using twrp-installer.zip.
9. Reboot and begin a minimum setup of the Custom ROM.
10. Reboot to TWRP and restore the Data partition.
11. G7 River is back with its apps, desktop layout, settings, icons, etc., on the new Custom ROM.
Hey guys, your tutorial is great and very informative. I do however have a recurring problem with installing any custom rom. No matter which one I choose, I have no LTE and occasionally the phone randomly reboot if I unplug my phone. Has anyone encountered this? I've followed all applicable steps for properly installing a custom rom, and am pretty use to it as I've always flashed roms on as many phones as I could. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
What model phone, to be clear?
Moto g7, xt19621. I tried to flash lineage again today to no avail. Twrp then copy. Zip. Reboot. Lineage. Wipe dalvic. Reboot. Previously tried wiping system and starting from scratch. Copy. Zip and start from scratch. Clean flash. Dirty flash. I've been able to get it to work properly maybe 2 or three times since having the phone and trying different roms. Basically always having to revert back to stock after a multitude of attempts. I've never had this much trouble flashing with a phone.
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Do I need to flash stock to the 9eiginal firmware or something? I tried the stock room from August 2019, and kind 9f same issues. Device kinda bugged out.
If you're going to do a full article, always be sure to check and double check your process before sharing. The A/B slots on this device CAN cause mucho mucho errors if the user is unfamiliar or does not alternate correctly (TWRP can select boot slot, yes, but doesnt always work the right way), they can end up with a bricked device. I am excited to see a full guide be posted but for other people's sake, I recommend maybe clarifying the A/B details. I, personally, have yet to find a good A/B tutorial, and how they work during installs, online but if there is one and someone wants to share the link I'd sure appreciate it! Thanks and goodluck!
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Moto g7, xt19621. I tried to flash lineage again today to no avail. Twrp then copy. Zip. Reboot. Lineage. Wipe dalvic. Reboot. Previously tried wiping system and starting from scratch. Copy. Zip and start from scratch. Clean flash. Dirty flash. I've been able to get it to work properly maybe 2 or three times since having the phone and trying different roms. Basically always having to revert back to stock after a multitude of attempts. I've never had this much trouble flashing with a phone.
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Do I need to flash stock to the 9eiginal firmware or something? I tried the stock room from August 2019, and kind 9f same issues. Device kinda bugged out.
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back up phone if you have third party backup application
(not absolutely necessary BUT, I always remove my security and google account before going into fastboot)
reboot to fastboot or power off phone and boot to fastboot by holding down the volume down+power
"fastboot set_active b"
"fastboot boot (drag your twrp img file from it's location to the command window) so that it reads sort of like "fastboot boot c:\path-to-twrp.img"
1. now install copy-partitions.zip
2. "Format, Advanced", type "yes" then back to TWRP main screen
3. install ROM of your choice (if installing Lineage, skip step 4)
4. install twrp-installer.zip (make sure you're using the zip format, not img)
5. "adb reboot bootloader"
"fastboot set_active a" (because when you installed the ROM, the device installed it to the inactive slot, in this instance that slot would be "a"
ADV: you may get a message indicating you're already on slot a, which is fine. 9 out of 10 times the device changes slot automatically after you reboot
post-ROM-install
6. from TWRP home choose "Advanced, ADB Sideload", check the two boxes and"adb sideload c:\path-to-gapps" (you'll need ARM64 gapps for this device)
7. IF you want magisk, from TWRP home choose "Advanced, ADB Sideload", check the two boxes and "adb sideload c:\path-to-magisk.zip"
8. "adb reboot bootloader"
9. "fastboot -w"
10. For whatever reason, magisk never stays on my device but I just install the apk and install it from the app.
Hope this doesn't annoy anyone and proves helpful.
@clinton I am definitely going to try this particular method. Setting B as active first is the one thing I have not done. I would like to point out that I am about to do fastboot boot twrp.img , however when installing the provided zip, my phone makes a weird noise on every screen tap. Like odd feedback from the speaker. If I use just lineage recovery that installs from the rom, it doesn't do that. Another thing that happens now - every lineage install goes fine until first boot. As soon as I sign on to WiFi and it tries to activate the radio, device just shuts down. Has anyone had this happen to them?
I am still experiencing the same issues. flashed back to original firmware and had no LTE. didn't resolve when flashing a custom rom. Flashed to latest stock rom and everything went through properly (LTE, no random reboot after unplugging), attempted rigmarole for flashing custom rom, same issues. x over signal bar and reboot as soon as I unplug the device. I have basically given up at this point, going to have a go at it again when stock android 10 update happens Thank you, guys, for all the help and tutorials. Big hugs, take care