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[Guide] Flash 6.0, root, and no-forceencrypt from stock (easy method)

Hope this helps.
1. Install android sdk and use the included install manager in the sdk to install the latest google usb drivers and platform tools (platform tools include fastboot and adb). Make sure adb and fastboot directory is in your Path variable as well.
2.Download latest stock image for Nexus 9 from google: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en
3.Download latest twrp (here is the latest right now 10/6/2015): http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...recovery-twrp-2-8-2-0-touch-recovery-t2944788
4.Download either a stock boot image with the no- forceencrypt flag set or a kernel with the no-forceencrypt flag set
a.I use the elementalx kernel (10/6/2015): http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/orig-development/kernel-elementalx-n9-0-02-alpha-t2931657
b.A stock kernel for the MRA58K build with the no-forceencrypt flag set can be found here (boot.zip): http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/general/marshmallow-factory-images-available-t3218290/page3
5.Download the latest supersu that works with nexus (beta now) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
6.Make sure you have usb debugging enabled and ability to unlock bootloader (android developer options menu on nexus).
7.Unzip the 6.0 stock image into a folder and open a command window in the folder.
8.Type the following:
a.adb reboot bootloader, wait until nexus boots into bootloader
b.fastboot oem unlock
c.flash-all, now wait a few minutes while the stock image flashes
9.At this point your nexus will reboot. Once you’re started, up you need to again enable usb debugging and the ability to unlock your bootloader in the android developer options menu. Now type the following to flash TWRP:
a.adb reboot bootloader, wait until nexus boots into bootloader
b.fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (or whatever the image filename is from the twrp download).
10.Important: now make sure you boot DIRECTLY into TWRP via the button combination (power and volume down), a fastboot command, or the fastboot menu. If you don’t TWRP will be deleted and you’ll need to reflash using the last step.
11.Once in TWRP, hit “cancel” when asked for the password and then erase/wipe data and make sure MTP is enabled (dig around the menus in TWRP, it’s all in there somewhere). This erases the encrypted partition and allows you to use adb to push files to your sdcard.
12.Now type adb push supersufile.zip /sdcard/supersufile.zip, make sure you’re typing from the correct directory.
13.Install supersu via the install menu on TWRP.
14.You now need to install a kernel with the no-forceencrypt flag set:
a.If you want to install a custom kernel (like elementalx), type adb push elementalxfile.zip /sdcard/elementalxfile.zip, make sure you’re typing from the correct directory. Then use TWRP to install the zip from your sdcard.
b.If you want to install the modified stock boot.img then unzip the boot.zip, boot back into the bootloader and type: fastboot flash boot boot.img. Make sure you do NOT boot back into the android OS before doing this step or you'll have to reflash twrp.
Reboot and you’re good to go.

Didnt work for me.

Flash-all script doesn't work for everyone use these steps:
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fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot –w
fastboot flash boot boot.img [unencypted if wanted]
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [twrp usually]
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img

typo
excellent guide, just a small typo on 9.b, "fastboot (not flashboot) flash recovery twrp.img"
Thank you

Fda979 said:
excellent guide, just a small typo on 9.b, "fastboot (not flashboot) flash recovery twrp.img"
Thank you
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Fixed. Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using Tapatalk

You can't just flash latest stable SuperSU, you need SuperSU 2.50+ beta and a modified boot.img. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344

- sYndrome - said:
You can't just flash latest stable SuperSU, you need SuperSU 2.50+ beta and a modified boot.img. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
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I flashed the latest supersu and the latest elementalx kernel.... been running it since about an hour after elementalx kernel for 6.0 final was posted....... everything seems to be working fine. Are you sure? Maybe i'm having no problems with supersu because i'm using elementalx? let me know the reason, i'll check it out on my tablet and see if i can reproduce, and if so i'll modify the guide. But after about a day and a half use, i've had no issues. thx for quality checking.
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Am I missing something?
can I not just do a wipe and flash the img with twrp like a custom rom? Edit: Got it working. For me it was much easier to use this as opposed to the android sdk, because it would not detect my version of java. From there I followed your instructions, mostly. Putting the files you posted inside the directory the mini adb client allowed the flash-all command to work. From there I followed chainfire's instructions on the latest SU. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Thanks for the initiative, OP :good:

i used supersu 2.52 due to it seems be be required by the guides and i get the notification that the binary needs to be updated. i have not done that yet. is updating the binary something i should try to do? or, if not is it ok to turn off notifications from supersu? thanks.

dkryder said:
i used supersu 2.52 due to it seems be be required by the guides and i get the notification that the binary needs to be updated. i have not done that yet. is updating the binary something i should try to do? or, if not is it ok to turn off notifications from supersu? thanks.
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Of course update binaries. Choose normal method.

Verttex said:
Flash-all script doesn't work for everyone use these steps:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot –w
fastboot flash boot boot.img [unencypted if wanted]
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [twrp usually]
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
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I was facing same issue, then updated fastboot(android-sdk) and flash-all script worked fine for me.

That should work as well. That sequence of commands should work with any fastboot version. Just make sure to flash the vendor.img, some scripts don't use that as it's only used for the Nexus 9.

Why so complicated? I just installed @wug's NRT toolkit(on a Venue8 pro) and it did everything for me. Now im on rooted stock 6.0 with disabled encryption. Only thing i needed to do is to flash latest super su beta 2.52, that's it.

Verttex said:
Flash-all script doesn't work for everyone use these steps:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot –w
fastboot flash boot boot.img [unencypted if wanted]
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [twrp usually]
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
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i did all this, no worries and no error messages
i did fastboot reboot
now I am in a weird loop of
- google screen
- your device is corrupt
- google screen
- twrp (it flashes quite quickly, error messages on mounting everything and last line says something about renaming and something about stock rom)
loop
any ideas ?

Did you make sure to flash vendor.img?
You might try flashing the regular recovery first and then boot in, turn on oem unlock and adb, and then flash twrp and modified boot.img, then reboot into twrp (don't boot normally or it will erase twrp) and flash SuperSU.

Verttex said:
Did you make sure to flash vendor.img?
You might try flashing the regular recovery first and then boot in, turn on oem unlock and adb, and then flash twrp and modified boot.img, then reboot into twrp (don't boot normally or it will erase twrp) and flash SuperSU.
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yes, that seems to have been it
flashing TWRP seems to have been the problem so I have left everything as stock until root etc works on the stovk kernel
thanks for your help

Nice guide.

I install Busybox from Play, I assume that's needed? Everyone else doing this?

- sYndrome - said:
You can't just flash latest stable SuperSU, you need SuperSU 2.50+ beta and a modified boot.img. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
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added link to the latest beta supersu. thx.

All of these steps worked for me, but my battery doesn't charge right I don't think. It says battery life is at 3,745%. It runs out somewhere around 3,000%. Any ideas on how to fix that?

[Guide][Root] Magisk without TWRP on Android P

Via Magisk Manager:
This method does not need root, and also does not require a custom recovery.
However, you MUST have a stock boot image dump beforehand, and you also have to be able to flash the patched boot image, either through fastboot mode
REQUIREMENTS -
1 - Setup adb and fastboot on your PC.
2- Stock boot image (boot.img) of your device (extract file from factory image android P)
3 - Last Magisk Manager (v 5.8.3)
4 - Active Internet connection
5 - Active mind and patience.
6 - Devices must is unlock bl.
This Boot-Image is for boot android P PPR1.180610.009:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=166pE9aMk-jqns3JM74enFhsaDY6-c3yJ
Magisk Manager
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Step 1: Patching the stock boot.img
1- Copy the stock boot.img of your device to your phone's internal storage.
2- Install the latest Magisk Manager
3- Launch Magisk Manager app
4- If prompted to install Magisk, select NO THANKS
5- If you're planning to flash the patched boot image,For normal users leave it as the default .img
6-Press Setting>Update Channel>Beta
7- Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file
Navigate to the location of the stock boot.img you copied earlier on, then Select it
8- Magisk Manager should begin downloading the magisk zip file used for patching
9- Once download is complete, MagiskManager will automatically patch the boot file and store it under SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
Step 2: Flashing the patched boot.img
1- Copy the patched_boot.img from your phone's internal storage to folder adb or platform-tools on PC (directory>SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img)
2- You could also use Fastboot to flash the patched_boot.img or boot.img (if you've renamed then the command must reflect the file name) as outlined below
How to Flash patched_boot.img using Fastboot
1- Setup adb and fastboot on your PC.
2- Unlock the phone's Bootloader (if its not unlocked)
3-Re-enable USB debugging on the phone
4- Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord
5- Boot into fastboot mode.
code
-adb reboot bootloader
6- Flash the patched_boot and reboot by typing in the commands below into adb CMD prompt window and hitting Enter after each line -
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Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
fastboot reboot
-Verify root using Root Checker
Try at your own Risk
CREDITS
@topjohnwu (Magisk)

Sadly goes into a bootloop for me - no idea why though

This worked for me. I had magisk installed and took the pie update. No more root. D/l the factory image and extracted the boot image to the files folder...pissmeoff they changed the name of the icon... and magisk patched the image and saved it in its folder. Found the file, moved it to the laptop then flashed it.

reawo said:
Sadly goes into a bootloop for me - no idea why though
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I think you made a mistake.

I always did that method pre Pie and it always worked but now I end up in a bootloop and I did everything according to guide

reawo said:
I always did that method pre Pie and it always worked but now I end up in a bootloop and I did everything according to guide
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I think you use my file(boot.img) for patch_boot.img from magisk manager.
I think you must check your build number devices.
You must use file boot.img from your factory image for root.
9.0.0 (PPR1.180610.009, Aug 2018) >This is version for my devices
9.0.0 (PPR1.180610.011, Aug 2018, Telstra) >?

hey mate thanks for the input, I got a normal non testra (whatever that is) taimen - tried your boot.img and before that I tried the one from the factory image, both result in a boot loop.
I went through all stages of the Android p beta and in the end, to try solve this, I also non wipe flashed the factory image all to get the same result
could you sent me a drive Link to the patched version of yours or something?

reawo said:
hey mate thanks for the input, I got a normal non testra (whatever that is) taimen - tried your boot.img and before that I tried the one from the factory image, both result in a boot loop.
I went through all stages of the Android p beta and in the end, to try solve this, I also non wipe flashed the factory image all to get the same result
could you sent me a drive Link to the patched version of yours or something?
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This is file patch_boot.img from my devices.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nVEpoGam-VY1YT3GBbG6HNfhnT2NqRin

newyesor said:
This is file patch_boot.img from my devices.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nVEpoGam-VY1YT3GBbG6HNfhnT2NqRin
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Also doesnt work, i thought so - didnt do anything different than when it worked - no idea why it doesn't though
Is there a way to see or read out any protocols regarding this?

I receive also a bootloop and I didnt make any mistake. I also used this method pre Pie, I read that alot of users have problems with rooting Pie atm, even with TWRP

reawo said:
Also doesnt work, i thought so - didnt do anything different than when it worked - no idea why it doesn't though
Is there a way to see or read out any protocols regarding this?
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You use adb last version for flash patch_boot.img ?
I think you should flash factory image new again and factory reset your devices.
You are use stock kernel or other kernel on your devices.

newyesor said:
You use adb last version for flash patch_boot.img ?
I think you should flash factory image new again and factory reset your devices.
You are use stock kernel or other kernel on your devices.
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I downloaded all the latest adb and fastboot. Never touched kernel or did custom recovery, always used the magisk method since i am on a pixel device. i also got the issue that my pc doesnt recognize my pixel from time to time, you think i should do a complete wipe?

I don't sure.
You are use platfrom-tool from sdk lastversion?(for flash via fastboot mode)

@reawo
I think you should flash factory image new again and factory reset your devices.
Step 1: Patching the stock boot.img
1- Copy the stock boot.img of your device to your phone's internal storage.
2- Install the latest Magisk Manager
3- Launch Magisk Manager app
4- If prompted to install Magisk, select NO THANKS
5- If you're planning to flash the patched boot image,For normal users leave it as the default .img
6-Press Setting>Update Channel>Beta ,and close this app.****
7- Open app again and Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file
Navigate to the location of the stock boot.img you copied earlier on, then Select it
8- Magisk Manager should begin downloading the magisk zip file used for patching (This process is not failed)***
9- Once download is complete, MagiskManager will automatically patch the boot file and store it under SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
Step 2: Flashing the patched boot.img
1- Copy the patched_boot.img from your phone's internal storage to folder adb or platform-tools on PC (directory>SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img)
2- You could also use Fastboot to flash the patched_boot.img or boot.img (if you've renamed then the command must reflect the file name) as outlined below
How to Flash patched_boot.img using Fastboot
1- Setup adb and fastboot on your PC.
2- Unlock the phone's Bootloader (if its not unlocked)
3-Re-enable USB debugging on the phone
4- Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord
5- Boot into fastboot mode.
code
-adb reboot bootloader
6- Flash the patched_boot and reboot by typing in the commands below into adb CMD prompt window and hitting Enter after each line -
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Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
fastboot reboot
-Verify root using Root Checker
Try at your own Risk

Will work on the verizon variant (bootloader locked)?

sabi95190 said:
Will work on the verizon variant (bootloader locked)?
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Nope. If it were that easy for bootloader locked Verizon phones, it would have been done months ago.

What happens if you lock the bootloader after all of this?

DarkSilentSC said:
What happens if you lock the bootloader after all of this?
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You'll wipe the phone, lose root, and be stock.

DarkSilentSC said:
What happens if you lock the bootloader after all of this?
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When still rooted and modified? You might very well brick it. Relocking while modified is borderline insanity.

TonikJDK said:
When still rooted and modified? You might very well brick it. Relocking while modified is borderline insanity.
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"Borderline"???? More like certifiably insane! ?

Is it possible to root OOS 10.0.1?

lately I did a clean install of OOS 10.0.1 on my International 6t. Installed OOS and magisk from TWRP.
After booting there was a Magisk Manager in applications claiming that Magisk itself was not installed. I tried to install Magisk from Manager, but failed. Then I reboot the phone into the recovery and TWRP was gone!! There was only a stock recovery. Well, I tried to run TWRP from computer with 'fastboot boot .\twrp-3.3.1-28-fajita-Q-mauronofrio.img'. Error - "remote: unknown command".
I searched forum and found a thread fastboot boot twrp.img FAILED (remote: unknown command). @dbarrett480 wrote: 'Twrp can't flash anything to system in A10 right now, so unless that is fixed there is no point at this moment anyway. A10 uses a virtualized system partition which doesn't allow R/W access to system....'. Does it mean that rooting is not possible with stock OOS and only possible solution is to use custom ROM?

It is. Look for the patched boot.img and flash that through fastboot. Make sure to install magisk manager first.

BesoC said:
Well, I tried to run TWRP from computer with 'fastboot boot .\twrp-3.3.1-28-fajita-Q-mauronofrio.img'. Error - "remote: unknown command".
I searched forum and found a thread fastboot boot twrp.img FAILED (remote: unknown command). @dbarrett480 wrote: 'Twrp can't flash anything to system in A10 right now, so unless that is fixed there is no point at this moment anyway. A10 uses a virtualized system partition which doesn't allow R/W access to system....'. Does it mean that rooting is not possible with stock OOS and only possible solution is to use custom ROM?
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The information you found is outdated. I'm surprised you didn't properly read through the official TWRP thread here, more specifically this post clarifies the error in your use of fastboot (or better said: the use of fastboot according to the mistakes made by OnePlus). Which is also mentioned several times in the page you linked to.
As a senior member, please don't create new threads inquiring information you could easily find. Even though the methods to obtain it have been challenging for a short while, being able to achieve root has never been interrupted for this device. Even without being able to modify system files. Systemless rules!
Wrapped with delicious Fajita [emoji896]

bokkoman said:
It is. Look for the patched boot.img and flash that through fastboot. Make sure to install magisk manager first.
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So, should do following:
Install Magisk Manager
Flash patched boot.img through fastboot
Install TWRP
Install Magisk
Is it correct?

The patched boot.img already contains magisk.
But you don't need twrp to be rooted, unless you really want to use it for something else... But i don't use it anymore. So I'm fully stock, except that I'm unlocked and rooted.
So it should be:
1. Install magisk manager.
2. Flash boot.img
3. Enjoy. But check magisk manager if it was successful.

bokkoman said:
The patched boot.img already contains magisk.
But you don't need twrp to be rooted, unless you really want to use it for something else... But i don't use it anymore. So I'm fully stock, except that I'm unlocked and rooted.
So it should be:
1. Install magisk manager.
2. Flash boot.img
3. Enjoy. But check magisk manager if it was successful.
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Regarding all that was said here, is rooting possible by following these steps?
Reboot
Fastboot TWRP img
Use volume up to recovery and power button to boot to recovery
Flash 10.0.1 stock boot img from TWRP
Flash TWRP zip
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk 20.1
Flash kernel if want
Reboot system
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BesoC said:
Regarding all that was said here, is rooting possible by following these steps?
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Yes, this tutorial with the twrp should work ...

BesoC said:
Regarding all that was said here, is rooting possible by following these steps?
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That's only if you need TWRP.
But for what I've been reading, you don't need TWRP and then i suggest to not install it.
Just flash everything stock and keep it that way. Only thing to flash is the patched boot.img with root in it.
You can always update Android from the settings and patch/install boot with magisk manager on inactive slot. This will keep your device rooted without the need of TWRP.

Here what I found:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81111389&postcount=145
Today I installed the new update, 10.0.1 for OP 6T and then I discovered that there is no magisk patched boot.img yet. I extracted it with payload dumper, patched with the installed magisk and flashed successfully.
I uploaded it to my drive for others. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kb...VgWNaWgLN6j17b
The commands for flashing are:
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
Maybe someone can add it to the first post.
original 10.0.1 boot.img https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HP...Du8zCOFMXInjXq
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I used this method to root 10.0.01
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/ultimateguide-t4004367
I went from rooted 9.0.17 to 10 to 10.0.01
Never had an issue and everything works fine for me.

Today I installed the new update, 10.0.1 for OP 6T and then I discovered that there is no magisk patched boot.img yet. I extracted it with payload dumper, patched with the installed magisk and flashed successfully.
I uploaded it to my drive for others. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kb...VgWNaWgLN6j17b
The commands for flashing are:
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
Maybe someone can add it to the first post.
original 10.0.1 boot.img https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HP...Du8zCOFMXInjXq
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My phone get stuck on the boot animation by following this guide. I have not factory reset my phone.

DrXperience said:
My phone get stuck on the boot animation by following this guide. I have not factory reset my phone.
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I still don't get why people don't use the good old way:
fastboot flash boot twrp.img (latest version)
If you just need root use twrp to flash Magisk zip
If you need twrp flash twrp installer also
Reboot
All the mess before was because we didn't have a working TWRP! Now that we have it don't need to use patched boot img made by others.

Can't install TWRP on OP6T

Hi - I am trying to reinstall TWRP on my OP6T after upgrading to OOS 10.3.0.
I am running Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4.3 on my Win10 PC. I have connected my phone to my PC, and entered Fastboot mode. The OP6T is detected when I do a fastboot devices command.
Next, I try doing a temporary Recovery Mode boot into TWRP with a fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-1-fajita.img command. This is where I run into a problem ... While the Minimal ADB and Fastboot window says that the TWRP image was sent to the OP6T, I am still stuck on the Fastboot screen, and the phone is locked up and doesn't reboot the image.
What is going wrong?
¿GJ?

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Hi - I am trying to reinstall TWRP on my OP6T after upgrading to OOS 10.3.0.
I am running Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4.3 on my Win10 PC. I have connected my phone to my PC, and entered Fastboot mode. The OP6T is detected when I do a fastboot devices command.
Next, I try doing a temporary Recovery Mode boot into TWRP with a fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-1-fajita.img command. This is where I run into a problem ... While the Minimal ADB and Fastboot window says that the TWRP image was sent to the OP6T, I am still stuck on the Fastboot screen, and the phone is locked up and doesn't reboot the image.
What is going wrong?
¿GJ?
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I'm having the same problem

¿GotJazz? said:
Hi - I am trying to reinstall TWRP on my OP6T after upgrading to OOS 10.3.0.
I am running Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4.3 on my Win10 PC. I have connected my phone to my PC, and entered Fastboot mode. The OP6T is detected when I do a fastboot devices command.
Next, I try doing a temporary Recovery Mode boot into TWRP with a fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-1-fajita.img command. This is where I run into a problem ... While the Minimal ADB and Fastboot window says that the TWRP image was sent to the OP6T, I am still stuck on the Fastboot screen, and the phone is locked up and doesn't reboot the image.
What is going wrong?
¿GJ?
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3.3.1.-1???...

cultofluna said:
3.3.1.-1???...
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Affirmative. Fajita 3.3.1-1. See attached screenshot from TWRP.me. Should I be booting into a different version?

¿GotJazz? said:
Affirmative. Fajita 3.3.1-1. See attached screenshot from TWRP.me. Should I be booting into a different version?
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Those "official" TWRP builds don't work properly on Android 10. Here is a link to the one you need:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...overy-unofficial-twrp-touch-recovery-t3861482

jp0469 said:
Those "official" TWRP builds don't work properly on Android 10. Here is a link to the one you need:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...overy-unofficial-twrp-touch-recovery-t3861482
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Thanks, @jp0469! This helps a lot!
Just to be clear (and to get to a successful conclusion without a bricked phone), I won't be installing a TWRP installer ZIP file after booting into this TWRP image (The old style method), but instead installing the same TWRP IMG file as a "Recovery RAM Disk", correct?
¿GJ?

¿GotJazz? said:
Thanks, @jp0469! This helps a lot!
Just to be clear (and to get to a successful conclusion without a bricked phone), I won't be installing a TWRP installer ZIP file after booting into this TWRP image (The old style method), but instead installing the same TWRP IMG file as a "Recovery RAM Disk", correct?
¿GJ?
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Need a little more info before you proceed.
I know you said that you're currently on Android 10.3.0
Are you rooted with Magisk? If not, are you planning on rooting?

jp0469 said:
Need a little more info before you proceed.
I know you said that you're currently on Android 10.3.0
Are you rooted with Magisk? If not, are you planning on rooting?
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I was rooted with Magisk, but that got lost when I did the 10.3.0 update. Definitely planning on TWRPing and rooting again, as long as it's safe.

¿GotJazz? said:
I was rooted with Magisk, but that got lost when I did the 10.3.0 update. Definitely planning on TWRPing and rooting again, as long as it's safe.
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Stick to good old ones...
Once booted in twrp via fastboot flash the installer zip. It has always worked and will always. Always latest version. And flash Magisk after.

¿GotJazz? said:
I was rooted with Magisk, but that got lost when I did the 10.3.0 update. Definitely planning on TWRPing and rooting again, as long as it's safe.
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Put the latest Magisk zip and TWRP installer (zip file) on your phone's internal memory if you don't already have them there. Now you can fastboot boot the TWRP img file (Q version). Next flash the TWRP zip to permanently install TWRP into recovery. Reboot back to recovery to make sure it worked and then flash Magisk to re-gain root.
Reboot

Thanks, guys - The only reason I asked about the alternate "RAM Disk" method was because it was listed as the installation method by the developer on the link that @jp0469 provided earlier.
I'll try the old-fashioned method, since y'all say that it works OK.

I have a brand new hp windows 10 PC and a new op6t converted to international version. Running pie latest oxygen os. I need to get minimal adb fastboot installed so I can install twrp and root. Ik it's a little different process to get twrp on 6t but I need some help. Can someone provide me with the correct fastboot to install

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I have a brand new hp windows 10 PC and a new op6t converted to international version. Running pie latest oxygen os. I need to get minimal adb fastboot installed so I can install twrp and root. Ik it's a little different process to get twrp on 6t but I need some help. Can someone provide me with the correct fastboot to install
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I always install the latest directly from Google. There is a link on this page to the latest version of Windows ADB and Fastboot. Just unzip the file you download into a directory of your choice.

Everytime I try to boot twrp It says waiting on device. What's that mean

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Everytime I try to boot twrp It says waiting on device. What's that mean
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It mean you didn't install driver on your PC.
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¿GotJazz? said:
Hi - I am trying to reinstall TWRP on my OP6T after upgrading to OOS 10.3.0.
I am running Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4.3 on my Win10 PC. I have connected my phone to my PC, and entered Fastboot mode. The OP6T is detected when I do a fastboot devices command.
Next, I try doing a temporary Recovery Mode boot into TWRP with a fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-1-fajita.img command. This is where I run into a problem ... While the Minimal ADB and Fastboot window says that the TWRP image was sent to the OP6T, I am still stuck on the Fastboot screen, and the phone is locked up and doesn't reboot the image.
What is going wrong?
¿GJ?
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Type Command: fastboot flash boot
And Use TWRP 3.3.1.30 .

Hi - I am trying to reinstall TWRP on my OP6T after upgrading to OOS 10.3.0.
I am running Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4.3 on my Win10 PC. I have connected my phone to my PC, and entered Fastboot mode. The OP6T is detected when I do a fastboot devices command.
Next, I try doing a temporary Recovery Mode boot into TWRP with a fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-1-fajita.img command. This is where I run into a problem ... While the Minimal ADB and Fastboot window says that the TWRP image was sent to the OP6T, I am still stuck on the Fastboot screen, and the phone is locked up and doesn't reboot the image.
What is going wrong?
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same thing happened to me, but my screen went black and i cant seem to turn it back on again. what a day. fml
i really need help, i only have that one phone for daily usage. arghhhh

uncleheng said:
same thing happened to me, but my screen went black and i cant seem to turn it back on again. what a day. fml
i really need help, i only have that one phone for daily usage. arghhhh
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press volume down,up and power button same time for 10sec your phone will boot to bootloader mode.

After doing the fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-30-fajita-Q-mauronofrio.img in Fastboot Mode, I installed twrp-3.3.1-30-fajita-installer-mauronofrio.zip in the booted TWRP Recovery Mode, and everything is working fine again.
Thanks, guys!

Hey I am running Android 10.3.7 and am having the same problem, I tried unofficial twrp linked abouve and still stuck on fastboot screen, I think I'm using abd 1.43, if twrp doesn't work is there an alternative? I'm newish to rooting I've rooted other phones but that was back in the good old days where it wasn't complicated. I am running a T-Mobile phone converted to international with bootloader unlocked

Help needed, can't boot after Magisk Update to both Slots

Hello
i just updated Magisk Manager to 8.03 and afterwards Magisk itself to 21.1, first directly and then without reboot to inactive slot.
Now i cannot boot into OS, phone boots always to recovery.
Error message:
Boot reason: fs_mgr_mount_all
Unable to parse kernel.log, For more debug information, adb pull /mnt/vendor/op2/rbr_log or pull op2.img
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What can i do now?

What phone?
What model?
What variant?
Don't flash to both slots, just boot the image then install using magisk manager.
There are a plethora of guides in the guides section

i reflashed my previous patched magisk boot img via fastboot and now it works again.
Thank you

Hello
Same here after updating to the lastest magisk direct install + inactive slot then reboot, my phone boot only on recovery with "Boot reason: fs_mgr_mount_all
Unable to parse kernel.log, For more debug information, adb pull /mnt/vendor/op2/rbr_log or pull op2.img" message.
My phone
OnePlus 8 Pro
OS / Version : OxygenOS 11.IN11BA - IN2023
Thank you for your help

same here - I'm ashamed.
I tried with fastboot (fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img) but still bootloop in the very beginning.
[Found the "magisk_patched.img" in https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...tched-boot-img-android-11-op8-t4174919/page9]
Also could not boot with: fastboot boot magisk_patched.img
What else could I do?
Feel quite helpless.
OnePlus 8 Pro - rooted
OS / Version : OxygenOS 11.IN11BA - IN2023 (had the newest build)

You guys shouldn't install to inactive slot. Do this step only if you installed an ota update before. For updating magisk you need to do direct install. That's all.
Edit: try to change slot and reboot you phone.

Kollachi said:
You guys shouldn't install to inactive slot. Do this step only if you installed an ota update before. For updating magisk you need to do direct install. That's all.
Edit: try to change slot and reboot you phone.
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Thank you so much for your reply!
Well next time I know.
But for now - please how to change the slot?
EDIT: found it. And it functioned.
First: use fastboot getvar current-slot to determine what slot you are on.
SECOND: fastboot --set-active=b (or a depending on which slot you want; I was on a and needed b)

FYI, i have run into the same issue

If you're already rooted and there's an update you just click install directly.
It clearly says on one of the options it's for the inactive slot for OTA, unless you're installing an OTA then you should'nt use it.
If youve made this mistake and you cannot boot then obtain a working patched image and boot it
1. Fastboot boot "name of image"
Press enter
2. Fastboot reboot
Press enter
Allow it to boot
3. Then make it permanent by installing directly via magisk manager
Reboot and you're done

It's a direct install, unless you're doing an ota...

trebor999 said:
Thank you so much for your reply!
Well next time I know.
But for now - please how to change the slot?
EDIT: found it. And it functioned.
First: use fastboot getvar current-slot to determine what slot you are on.
SECOND: fastboot --set-active=b (or a depending on which slot you want; I was on a and needed b)
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Yeah Trebor is right, I think it changes active partition in the patching process.

LOGMD said:
Yeah Trebor is right, I think it changes active partition in the patching process.
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Tbh if you keep trying to boot eventually it'll swap anyway.

LOGMD said:
Yeah Trebor is right, I think it changes active partition in the patching process.
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It definitely does. It's also mentioned when you do this.