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Hi Guys,
I purchased new Axon 7 A2017U in February updated to Nougat 7.0 (auto update on the air). I have read and followed every guide on this forum to unlock, install TWRP and eventually root my phone, but all attempts failed. I did enabled "unlock oem" in Dev. Options and installed the Qualcomm driver as instructed. After rebooting to edl, my phone is recognized on com 3 in Device Manager (using Windows 10 64bit). However, "axon7tool -r gpt . . . . . " does not connect to the phone. I used MiFlash program and flashed "fastboot-Unlock", flash succeeds but the step after that failed!!! I must have spent no less that 10 hours researching and trying every guide, but all failed. I would sincerely appreciate it if one of our experts could direct me to an up-to-date clear guide or write an up-to-date guide to successfully accomplish this goal because none of the existing guides worked for me. By the way, I tried all the "One Click Root" apps (King Root, KingoRoot, iRoot, Vroot, MobileGo, etc.), they all failed.
Thank you in advance.
Would like to help but I have no idea what you are doing. If you want to use miflash method (latest) then what is the issue? You flashed unlock package, then you should be able to boot into fastboot and unlock.
Ok i'll try to direct you step by step.
1. Download the files from the edl guide and extract them.
a. B15 full nougat
b. B15 twrp
c. Minimal adb fastboot files
d. Supersu 2.79 (not the SR3 one)
2. Reboot to edl.
3. Miflash b15 full nougat. Do not reboot yet.
4. Miflash b15 twrp. Reboot to bootloader.
5. Open folder you extracted the minimal adb, hold shift then right click, open command window.
6. Type: "fastboot oem unlock" then confirm on the phone.
7. Reboot to twrp then keep system read only.
8. Flash supersu 2.79.
9. Go to twrp terminal, type: reboot disemmcwp
10. Wait for system bootup and go thru the setup.
Hope this helps.
otaconremo said:
Ok i'll try to direct you step by step.
1. Download the files from the edl guide and extract them.
a. B15 full nougat
b. B15 twrp
c. Minimal adb fastboot files
d. Supersu 2.79 (not the SR3 one)
2. Reboot to edl.
3. Miflash b15 full nougat. Do not reboot yet.
4. Miflash b15 twrp. Reboot to bootloader.
5. Open folder you extracted the minimal adb, hold shift then right click, open command window.
6. Type: "fastboot oem unlock" then confirm on the phone.
7. Reboot to twrp then keep system read only.
8. Flash supersu 2.79.
9. Go to twrp terminal, type: reboot disemmcwp
10. Wait for system bootup and go thru the setup.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you, I will try it and let you know. By the way, after edle reboot, my phone is recognized on Com 3 and not com 4, does it matter it is not on com 4?,
TheBoozer said:
Thank you, I will try it and let you know. By the way, after edle reboot, my phone is recognized on Com 3 and not com 4, does it matter it is not on com 4?,
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In miflash it doesn't matter..
Thank you indeed, I succeeded in unlocking my Axon 7. I noticed that when I reboot the phone, there is a message indicating that the phone is unlocked and asking to lock it; it gives 5 seconds and then it boots. Is this expected?
TheBoozer said:
Thank you indeed, I succeeded in unlocking my Axon 7. I noticed that when I reboot the phone, there is a message indicating that the phone is unlocked and asking to lock it; it gives 5 seconds and then it boots. Is this expected?
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Yes - also options to reboot to recovery or bootloader
[Guide] Pixel XL Android 7.1.2 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + August 2017 Security Patch
Intro
This thread is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL'.
It also works for Pixel owners: If, they download the correct files for their Pixel.
This Guide is not for use with the Second Generation Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL devices.
Update(s):
Other - Added 'Other' after 'Prerequisites'
Disclaimers:
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL phone with an unlockable Bootloader, ([How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli) - The unlock method was discovered by: Qu3ntin0), and the latest 7.1.2 August 2017, Factory Image (NHG47Q - Verizon; NKG47S - T-Mobile, Fi carriers, and Rogers; NZH54D - Deutsche Telekom; NJH47F - all other carriers).
Note: If you want the latest OTA or Binaries. Tap the Menu icon (upper left corner) then tap Full OTA Images or Driver Binaries
PC - With the latest Android SDK or SDK Platform tools installed.
Important: Update Android SDK or Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need help installing Android SDK or SDK Platform Tools
How to Install ADB & Fastboot on Mac, Linux & Windows-(Method 1)
Easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot
Other
Pixel XL Guides: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)Android 8.1.0 (Oreo), Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
Pixel 3 XL Guide: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)
Credit/Thanks/Recognitions
TWRP
TWRP for Google Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone
SuperSU
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
Magisk/MagiskManager
[Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c
Custom Kernels
ElementalX kernel
Franco's Kernel
Busybox/Busybox Checker
[MODS] Android Oreo Aroma installer misc. Mods by Tulsadiver
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.26.2-ALL-signed.zip
meekfik, download from PlayStore
Busybox Free (Stericson), download from PlayStore
[TOOLS][ZIPS][SCRIPTS] osm0sis' Odds and Ends [Multiple Devices/Platforms] by osm0sis
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.27.2-ALL-signed.zip
Busybox Checker, download from PlayStore
Other
pcriz -Fastboot Slot Commands, Custom ROM installion help, Magisk help, and help on many many other subjects.
Those I may have inadvertently forgotten.
Index
Open Command Prompt/ Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type 'cmd' and press enter.
Note: If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu and you do not want to change it or add open 'command prompt here' use use option 2.
Boot Bootloader:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Press volume Up/Down button until you see Recovery Mode > Press Power button.
Testing ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test ADB.
Code:
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot bootloader.
Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Your Bootloader
Backup your data and Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Build Number. Tap Build Number until you see you're a Developer. Tap back > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to make your selection.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll be greeted with a warning that says Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader everytime you reboot. It's ok, as long as your bootloader is unlocked it will stay there.
Important: do not repeat do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see 9 of this guide for instructions on how to return to stock and lock the boot loader.
Install Factory Image and wipe data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install Factory Image and keep data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Edit flash-all.bat: Remove -w
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with SuperSU
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone.
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release to your phone.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder: twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img rename it twrp.img
Boot Bootloader
Connect device/phone to computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the Prompt.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip
Tap Add more ZIPs button, select SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot system
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with Magisk (Clean Install)
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Note:[Substratum] theme Spectrum does not work with Magisk root.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the following files:
ElementalX-P-1.14.zip for Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip
MagiskManager-5_1_1.apk
Magisk-uninstaller-20170720.zip
Flash Boot.img - If you have TWRP, SuperSU, or a custom kernel installed.
Extract the contents of your factory image and open the folder it creates. From there, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa99a.zip)
Then open that folder and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to your computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, your phone in bootloader mode and connected to your computer.
Install TWRP
Place twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img in your platform-tools folder and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots, tap the Install button and select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe the slider to install
Press the back button until you are on TWRP's main menu select Reboot > Recovery.
Flash the ZIPs
Disconnect your phone from your Computer.
Tap the Install button, then navigate to the files you downloaded.
Select the Magisk Uninstaller.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select the twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button select a Custom Kernel: ElementalX-P-1.1x.zip or Franco's Kernel-r1x.zip.
Tap Add more ZIPs button select Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button and select: twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe to install
Note: During the Installation of ElementalX, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and press Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and Finish. After, the other ZIPs are installed.
Reboot System
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Install MagiskManager
Install Magisk Manager (5.1.1.apk)
Wipe data on Magisk Manager
Enable Magisk Hide
Enable Core Only Mode
Toggle on and off systemless hosts
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Update Magisk Dirty Flash
Download file:
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip
Flash the ZIPs
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install.
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r24]★ Pure Nexus ★ Substratum | Fi | WiFi Calling ★[07/25/17] by BeansTown106
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r33][OMS] Pixel Dust for marlin [FINAL][2017/08/22] by spezi77
[ROM][Resurrection Remix v5.8.3][Android Nougat 7.1.2][OMS][07/24/17] by BDogg718
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1 Nightlies for the Google Pixel (marlin/sailfish) by invisiblek
Paranoid Android 7.2.1 - AOSPA - Pixel XL by freak_97
ROM][7/21/17][Marlin][7.1.2][WEEKLY]Team OctOs Oct-N by cjkacz
SCREW'D ROM
Install Custom Kernel
Franco's Kernel - SuperSu
Download file:
The latest Franco's kernel for Pixel/Pixel XL
Boot into TWRP
Press Install button select the file you downloaded
Swipe slider to install
Reboot System
ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - SuperSU
Download files:
ElementalX kernel
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release
Flash ElementalX zip in TWRP recovery (do not flash SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip again if you're already rooted).
During the Installation, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and tap Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and then Finish.
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Franco's Kernel or ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - Magisk
See [Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c for Installation Instructions.
Install Substratum Theme
SuperSU Root
Install Substratum Theme Engine from the play store.
Install [Substratum] Spectrum theme from the play store. Note: I used Substratum theme Spectrum to test the installation of Substratum with SuperSU root..
Magisk Root
Researching Information
Return to Stock and Lock Bootloader
Return to Stock
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the platform-tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Verify -w is present in flash-all.bat. Example: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt.
Code:
flash-all
Lock Bootloader
Phone
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer with USB cable.
Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
When it finishes the bootloader is locked.
The next step won't be needed if your Pixel XL reboots into system after bootloader relock.
You need to boot into system now, either press Power button to reboot OR issue the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Audio Mod
Weta Audio Mod
we already have guides though
flex360 said:
we already have guides though
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can't hurt to have an updated guide for those too lazy to read.. so many posts about "this guide is out of date" or "i dont have time to read 6 pages about other people's experiences"
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
jrhatfield said:
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
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It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
JimSmith94 said:
It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
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I'll research it and make changes if needed.
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
iamjimmy said:
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
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Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
Avasta said:
About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
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2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
fastboot update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Homeboy76 said:
2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
update -w image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
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I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
Avasta said:
I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
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Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
Homeboy76 said:
Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
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I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
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When you flash a factory image, flash it in both slots.
Flash all once
Boot into the bootloader again
Swap slots in bootloader
Flash all again
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
pcriz said:
I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
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Ok.
parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
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Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
If you follow the instructions above you should not have to worry about slot a/b. The firmware will put it in the correct slot.
If you are installing Custom ROM this thread is not for you. You, should follow the installation instructions of the Custom ROM you want to install.
parano666 said:
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
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You're welcome!
My phone, the LeEco Le Pro 3 LEX727 ZL1_NA US model is on the latest EUI 5.8.021S. I am able to open the adb tools in command prompt and get my computer to recognize my phone with "adb devices", but when I go to the stock fastboot with the Chinese and English writing and use "fastboot devices" nothing shows up. I'm using the latest adb tools and am clueless as to what to do.
Unlock Bootloader - Le Eco Pro 3
If you are not seeing your phone ID in ADB
Did you enable enable Developer options, or chosen MTP?
Its possible that the Android driver driver is outdated, or just try another usb port, preferably in the back of the machine.
Go here to check a whole list of possible causes: https://appuals.com/android-phone-not-showing-up-on-pc/
More than you asked for:
Since you seem to be new to your Leeco phone and new to using custom roms, I am going to go ahead and answer your current question and provide you steps needed to move forward. No big deal, I just copy pasted my notes ( with a few edits)
First steps that you need to take:
1. You will first need to unlock the bootloader :
PHP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71566961&postcount=203
2. Install Twrp :
PHP:
https://twrp.me/leeco/leecolepro3.html
****** Scroll down to see: Fastboot Install Method (
3. Right now just use ADB. But for the future, I highly recommend that you buy an OTG drive: it makes the whole process a thousand times easier: They are cheap somewhere near $5 and worth ten times that
Unlocking the Bootloader
You can save your self alot of time by looking up how to give ADB system wide privileges: this will allow you to flash files without tying the directory path.
Mauronofrio created a tool called: "TOOL ALL IN ONE"" it's great, install it and check for updates.
PHP:
https://toolaio.tk
The all is one tool is excellent and you can use it to install everything if wanted.
I usually recommend it for novices that can use it to help with unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP.
The tool will also update your copy of ADB, android Drivers and provide system wide privileges for ADB
LETS RECAP : Choose using the All in One Tool or the ADB Method
**********BEFORE DOING ANYTHING*******************
Make sure you have enabled the developer tools,
Turned on USB debugging
Authorized your computer on your device I.E: “MTP”
Make sure the All in One Tool can see your device
(*) Select your device from the drop down menu, then click check
(*) Choose to install drivers, and set ADB and fastboot privileges from advanced menu.
(*) First attempt to unlock, then check bootloader status
If you have a X727 you will need to flash : emmc_appsboot.mbn from this zip :
PHP:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=313042859668275431
Next, choose Recovery flasher and manually select your copy of TWRP
After you have received the success message, I recommend doing the rest of the install manually within Twrp Recovery.
(*) Reboot into TWRP and begin installation of your Rom, Gapps and Magisk.
Using the ADB Method
Install ADB/Fastboot tools on your computer
PHP:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/adb_fastboot_guide.html
1. Make sure you have enabled the developer tools,
2. Turned on USB debugging, and authorized your computer on your device “MTP”
3. Enter fastboot mode on phone (hold power and VOL -)
4. Make sure adb can see your device when you run "adb devices"
5. type: fastboot devices
6. fastboot flash aboot emmc_appsboot.mbn
7. Run { adb reboot bootloader } - No spaces (before/after)
8. Run { fastboot devices } to make sure you see your device
9. Run { fastboot oem unlock-go } to unlock your device temporarily
10. Run { fastboot oem device-info } to verify unlock status
11. Run { fastboot boot recovery_twrp-3.2.1-0-zl1.img }
12. 5. Reboot back to TWRP and begin installation of your Rom, Gapps and Magisk.
13. 6. If you wiped data, your device will now proceed to re-initialize itself as if from the factory
Concerning your device's storage,
When you boot into twrp you will see a message that states that the storage is encrypted.
*****************Important************************ ******************
Ensure that you have TWRP installed as the primary recovery
Ensure that you have TWRP installed as the primary recovery
Ensure that you have TWRP installed as the primary recovery
Ensure that you have TWRP installed as the primary recovery
To remove encryption you will need to format the storage
(Anyone who says otherwise has the X720 and not the X727)
You could also try to skip the formatting step. But you will very likely have permissions issues and get errors and you will eventually have to come back and format ( Again as long as Twrp recovery is install there is very slim chance of ever bricking your phone.
To format the storage
Go to Wipe, choose Format Data and follow the instructions.
This will erase all of photos , music, etc
If you wiped your data partition, you'll need to push the zip file to the newly formatted storage. - This is one BIG reason why using OTG is better. You can use Mauronofrio's "TOOL ALL IN ONE"" for pushing the ROM, Gapps, and Magisk to storage.
Root: You absolutely should root!
NOTE: If you have unlocked the bootloader and flashed TWRP to the recovery partition. But have not yet flashed a Custom Rom the OS will likely reset back to the factory recovery UNLESS YOU ROOT THE SYSTEM. Your device is still unlocked. But the recovery can be overwritten by the stock EUI system, so beware.
Installation of Rom, Gapps, Magisk
Boot into TWRP recovery
1. Go to "Wipe" and then to "Advanced Wipe".
2. Mark "Dalvik / ART Cache", "System", "Data" and "Cache".
3. "Swipe to Wipe" and proceed back the main menu.
4. Go to "Install".
5. Select the ROM zip file and then press "Add more Zips" and select the Gapps zip file, and then the Magisk file.
6. "Swipe to confirm Flash" and wait for some time.
7. After the flashing is finished, just reboot to system.
Finished!
If you need help or have a question message me, I would much rather help you with a successful install versus helping you unbrick your phone.
Thank you for your reply. I figured out the issue. Windows 10 updater wasn't auto installing the driver for some reason even though I have auto update ticked.
simpbrackets said:
Thank you for your reply. I figured out the issue. Windows 10 updater wasn't auto installing the driver for some reason even though I have auto update ticked.
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You have manually install those drivers usually.
Sent from my LEX720 using xda premium
I have the same issue in Windows 10. All In One Tool sees my x720 in adb mode, but when I switch to bootloader, the phone is gone. Device manager then shows unrecognized android device. I have LTSB version of Windows, so maybe that's why it won't auto install the needed driver. Could anyone point out what kind of driver exactly do I need, so that I can install it manually?
With the huawei support down, could anyone please help me to unlock huawei nova 2i RNE-L22 bootloader and to root it?
DC. UNLOCKER?
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/how-to-read-huawei-bootloader-unlock-code
bootloader unlock codes forbidden
Chisetdel31260 said:
DC. UNLOCKER?
It says
> If your phone runs Android 8 or later with latest security patch - then this service won't work!
I have the latest security patch(March 1, 2019), I've been searching for the past 3 days for a working method to root my mate 10 lite, found nothing.
Huawei stopped providing oem unlock codes, All the services that provided unlock codes for money are now obsolete too.
I'm trying to find a way to root this phone on my own, but I'm not sure where to go from here.
I've read this book today "XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit", but it teaches how to use rooting methods that are already out there and not how to create your own way to root a device.
Can you provide guidance on where to go from here to learn how to find vulnerabilities in android?
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"If your phone runs Android 8 or later with latest security patch - then this service won't work! " it's true , you must downgrade to Nougat via HiSuite .
it works
bozka1 said:
"If your phone runs Android 8 or later with latest security patch - then this service won't work! " it's true , you must downgrade to Nougat via HiSuite ane than using Service ROM flash FW with security patch max. april 2018. After you can get bootloader unlock code here
(4€/4$).
Service ROMs you can find here :
Type RNE- or Rhone or Mate 10 lite. Gl!
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Thanks, it worked!
I got my bootloader unlocker, now I'm installing a custom rom, but there's no much custom roms for mate 10 lite.
m10_lite said:
Thanks, it worked!
I got my bootloader unlocker, now I'm installing a custom rom, but there's no much custom roms for mate 10 lite.
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Best Custom ROM is Stock ROM & root .
bozka1 said:
Best Custom ROM is Stock ROM & root .
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Do you have the guide for rooting RNE-L21, stock ROM, Android and EMUI version 8.0?
davideakc said:
Do you have the guide for rooting RNE-L21, stock ROM, Android and EMUI version 8.0?
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He did already
bozka1 said:
"If your phone runs Android 8 or later with latest security patch - then this service won't work! " it's true , you must downgrade to Nougat via HiSuite ane than using Service ROM flash FW with security patch max. april 2018. After you can get bootloader unlock code here
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/how-to-read-huawei-bootloader-unlock-code
(4€/4$).
Service ROMs you can find here :
https://androidhost.ru/search.html
Type RNE- or Rhone or Mate 10 lite. Gl!
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ante0 said:
He did already
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Sorry, I've not explained clearly what i want to do...
I'm already with bootloader unlocked, I need a guide for root the phone
davideakc said:
Sorry, I've not explained clearly what i want to do...
I'm already with bootloader unlocked, I need a guide for root the phone
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Sorry, I misread. xD
Well, you can either flash TWRP for Oreo. Not sure which is "best" though, take one with decryption support if available for RNE on Oreo. Then you flash Magisk zip in twrp.
Or you can take your stock ramdisk and patch it in Magisk Manager, then flash the patched ramdisk from fastboot.
I would provably go with TWRP and Magisk zip though, as you would need a stock ramdisk from an update.app of your build. So saves some downloading
Basically flash TWRP using fastboot: fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img
Reboot to recovery which will end up in TWRP. Flash latest Magisk using the Install button in twrp.
ante0 said:
Sorry, I misread. xD
Well, you can either flash TWRP for Oreo. Not sure which is "best" though, take one with decryption support if available for RNE on Oreo. Then you flash Magisk zip in twrp.
Or you can take your stock ramdisk and patch it in Magisk Manager, then flash the patched ramdisk from fastboot.
I would provably go with TWRP and Magisk zip though, as you would need a stock ramdisk from an update.app of your build. So saves some downloading
Basically flash TWRP using fastboot: fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img
Reboot to recovery which will end up in TWRP. Flash latest Magisk using the Install button in twrp.
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Don't worry, thanks for the fast reply!
davideakc said:
Don't worry, thanks for the fast reply!
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I can't find any TWRP with decryption. This one might work, it's from the MorfuZ thread: https://mega.nz/#!uD4FlCqL!ERBzP4ZWa2sR8f_wnn15F_cOFCdYVKgfYETjiehQkkQ
So it may or may not have working decryption. But if you have an external SD it doesn't really matter as you'd only transfer magisk to that.
Magisk from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Download latest stable.
Flash twrp using fastboot.
Reboot to recovery.
Transfer magisk zip to external SD.
Flash Magisk zip using the Install button
You will probably have to browse to /external_sd manually as it will default to /sdcard in the install browser.
If it fails to install using TWRP:
Open terminal in TWRP from the Advanced button then enter this command:
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/ramdisk of=/external_sd/ramdisk.img
This will dump your stock ramdisk to external sd, which you then can patch in Magisk Manager and flash the output file to 'ramdisk' using fastboot. You will have to install Magisk Manager apk first though, it can be found in the Magisk thread.
davideakc said:
Do you have the guide for rooting RNE-L21, stock ROM, Android and EMUI version 8.0?
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Only EMUI 8.x !!!
Your device must have an*unlocked bootloader.
Huawei HiSuite installed on your computer because it will install all the USB drivers
Download and install*Minimal ADB and fastboot Tool*on your computer. The folder location should be C:\Program Files(x86)\Minimal ADB and fastboot.
https://www.the***********.com/minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool-for-windows/
Download*TWRP-oreo-smart.img*file
https://mega.nz/#!Fgd0xa4R!1o5ejzDnkLJLG2tAZG-STtlJ4nnNCHfwwZdOlmOkrVw
Copy the downloaded* TWRP file to the*Minimal ADB and fastboot folder.
Enable OEM unlocking on your phone (developer options) and USB debugging mode.
Now launch MAF32.exe (or cmd-here) file from the Minimal ADB and fastboot folder, a command window will open up.
Turn off your phone and connect to your PC. Reboot to fastboot mode using button combination Power and Volume down.
In the command window, enter the following commands one by one
- fastboot devices - this command will verify connection in fastbot mode (you will see your serial number)
-fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk TWRP-oreo-smart.img
-fastboot reboot - the device will reboot
Now you can boot into TWRP mode using button combination Power and Volume Up or command*
adb reboot recovery
Download and copy to SD card latest Magisk.zip.
Boot your phone into TWRP,* in TWRP main menu tap 'Install', then navigate to the*Magisk.zip , tap it, then ‘Swipe to confirm Flash’.*
When the process is complete, tap Reboot System.
Enjoy !*
bozka1 said:
Only EMUI 8.x !!!
Your device must have an*unlocked bootloader.
Huawei HiSuite installed on your computer because it will install all the USB drivers
Download and install*Minimal ADB and fastboot Tool*on your computer. The folder location should be C:\Program Files(x86)\Minimal ADB and fastboot.
https://www.the***********.com/minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool-for-windows/
Download*TWRP-oreo-smart.img*file
https://mega.nz/#!ot8TGIIa!1o5ejzDnkLJLG2tAZG-STtlJ4nnNCHfwwZdOlmOkrVw
Copy the downloaded* TWRP file to the*Minimal ADB and fastboot folder.
Enable OEM unlocking on your phone (developer options) and USB debugging mode.
Now launch MAF32.exe (or cmd-here) file from the Minimal ADB and fastboot folder, a command window will open up.
Turn off your phone and connect to your PC. Reboot to fastboot mode using button combination Power and Volume down.
In the command window, enter the following commands one by one
- fastboot devices - this command will verify connection in fastbot mode (you will see your serial number)
-fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk TWRP-oreo-smart.img
-fastboot reboot - the device will reboot
Now you can boot into TWRP mode using button combination Power and Volume Up or command*
adb reboot recovery
Download and copy to SD card latest Magisk.zip.
Boot your phone into TWRP,* in TWRP main menu tap 'Install', then navigate to the*Magisk.zip , tap it, then ‘Swipe to confirm Flash’.*
When the process is complete, tap Reboot System.
Enjoy !*
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If I do this, I lost all apps and data or not?
davideakc said:
If I do this, I lost all apps and data or not?
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No you won't, but you should always backup your data.
AztekSoul said:
No you won't, but you should always backup your data.
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And after flashing that TWRP can I still install Huawei updates like security patches etc... even if I don't have stock recovery?
davideakc said:
And after flashing that TWRP can I still install Huawei updates like security patches etc... even if I don't have stock recovery?
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Yes you can, although you have to download updates through firmware finder and update with HuRUpdater in twrp.
davideakc said:
And after flashing that TWRP can I still install Huawei updates like security patches etc... even if I don't have stock recovery?
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Then there is another solution - install TWRP over eRecovery (my own experience) :
- copy to SD card TWRP-oreo-smart.img
- in main TWRP menu tap Install image, then navigate
to the TWRP-oreo-smart, select
eRecovery_ramdisk and confirm Flash . System
reboot.
- Download and copy to the Minimal ADB and fastboot folder RECOVERY_RAMDISK330.img
https://mega.nz/#!I511VK4b!9cGodiCORHOvXndOCHyqcezpHmUk2zeTslqpbZe8pk4
Connect your phone to PC in fastboot mode and install recovery_ramdisk using command
- fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk RECOVERY_RAMDISK330.img
- fastboot reboot
How to boot into TWRP: reboot your phone and press Volume Up key up to 3 seconds to enter TWRP.
bozka1 said:
Then there is another solution - install TWRP over eRecovery (my own experience) :
- copy to SD card TWRP-oreo-smart.img
- in main TWRP menu tap Install image, then navigate
to the TWRP-oreo-smart, select
eRecovery_ramdisk and confirm Flash . System
reboot.
- Download and copy to the Minimal ADB and fastboot folder RECOVERY_RAMDISK330.img
https://mega.nz/#!I511VK4b!9cGodiCORHOvXndOCHyqcezpHmUk2zeTslqpbZe8pk4
Connect your phone to PC in fastboot mode and install recovery_ramdisk using command
- fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk RECOVERY_RAMDISK330.img
- fastboot reboot
How to boot into TWRP: reboot your phone and press Volume Up key up to 3 seconds to enter TWRP.
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After that, how can I restore factory eRecovery?
davideakc said:
After that, how can I restore factory eRecovery?
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Okay, one can install Magisk without TWRP. There are plenty of guides on how to do these things in the Mate 10 forums. Of course, TWRP makes things easier ....
READ THIS WHOLE THING BEFORE STARTING. THERE ARE SEVERAL WARNINGS.
Flash eu firmware using msmtool mod (https://www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-8t-rebrand-without-bootloader-unlocking/) (if msmtool doesn’t work make sure windows is in test mode with proper qualcomm drivers) (if your device bootloops and you can’t recover it just flash it again with msmtool, power it off and power it back on holding both volume up and down) Recommended to use Command Prompt commands instead of powershell (type cmd in platform-tools directory) https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Unlock oem bootloader
Enable developer options (click build number several times)(make sure you’re connected to internet)
Enable oem unlocking, advanced reboot, usb debugging
Reboot to bootloader/fastboot
fastboot oem unlock
Unlock bootloader
Boot back into oos, (repeat steps I. ii. And iii.) or (boot directly into fastboot by holding volume down while
booting)
Flash boot, dtbo, and recovery (https://mirror.math.princeton.edu/pub/lineageos/full/kebab/20220818/)
fastboot flash boot (path to boot.img)
fastboot flash dtbo (path to dtbo.img)
fastboot flash recovery (path to recovery.img)
Download firmware (https://kremowka.xyz/files/8fw/)
Enter recovery mode, enter fastbootd
Advanced > enter fastboot
Follow https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kebab/fw_update to flash it, and without rebooting sideload
LineageOS 19.1, sideload mindthegapps, then reboot. https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kebab/install fits in
there somewhere
Open notepad, copy commands from lineage, save as (file name).bat, drag into powershell from file explorer
(flash ram separately for safety) I named mine “flashfirmwareforoneplus8t.bat”
Be careful with ddr4 vs 5. do not brick your phone. Ddr4x is ddr4 for these purposes.
Without rebooting, enter recovery > apply update > apply from adb (it should say version 18.1 in the top left)
adb devices (to confirm phone is connected properly and device drivers are configured properly)
adb sideload (path to lineage 19.1 .zip)
Sideload will likely get stuck at 47%. This is normal. Just wait.
Volume up to go to back arrow, advanced, reboot to recovery (make sure it says version 19.1 now)
adb sideload (path to mindthegapps .zip) note that most gapps packages will not install properly as they are
too large. Just download them all from google play store once booted.
Signature verification failed will pop up, just confirm “yes”
Reboot recovery?
adb sideload (path to copy partitions .zip)
Back > Reboot system now
It may say “can’t load android system your data may be corrupt” just factory data reset it’s fine unless you have
data you want to keep then you’ll have to google it, I don’t know how to recover that and you should’ve done
that before this step (do it in fastboot, search up adb shell pull)
If the start page has clouds and blue then good job you loaded gapps properly. If it’s not then something
happened.
OPTIONAL (if you want magisk/root)
Go into settings, enable developer options (tap build number repeatedly) make sure usb debugging is on
Search in settings for “advanced”, click “advanced restart” and enable
Hold power button, restart, recovery
Apply update > apply from adb
adb devices
adb sideload (path to magisk .apk)
Signature verification failed, install anyway
Volume up to go to back arrow, reboot system now
Boot into device, reboot, magisk should appear, click on it and click accept on whatever it prompts
Open magisk, do whatever it prompts. To install a file, drag whatever module .zip you want in, make sure file
transfer is on
DO NOT USE ACC OR ACCA (battery manager) FROM F-DROID IT SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE
What I use: Safetynet universal fix and raven.A12L (spoofs as pixel 6 pro to let safetynet work)
Install from storage
Order I did it in was safetynet then raven, rebooting between each one but I'm not sure if it matters
Install safetynetfix, then go into settings, click zygisk, click enforce denylist, click 3 dots, show system apps, click
google play services, google play store, and carrier services (the square check box next to the name, make sure
every check below when you open it as a dropdown menu is checked
Reboot phone
Now you can download whatever you want
If you install twrp, make sure you are using android 12 version and not android 11, android 11 twrp will destroy
your recovery if you try to use it on android 12.
Add on: If your phone is not detected by your pc, or is detected as “MTP” with an exclamation mark, you do not
have the right drivers. There are plenty of resources online to fix this, but one that I had trouble with was that I
was on windows 10 N instead of whatever the other version is, which doesn’t come with “mediafeaturepack.”
You need to install that on your own from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software
download/mediafeaturepack, or, if your device isn’t listed, go to windows application “optional features” and
add it from there.
If your computer won’t download qdloader 9008 qualcomm drivers through device manager, there are a few
things i’ve tried to fix it. Make sure you have correct drivers
from https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=qualcomm hs usb 9008
“The system cannot find the file specified”
Open command prompt as administrator
Type DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"Full path of .cab file"
I put mine in C: drive folder but I'm not sure it matters
Also I'm not sure which one of the three I downloaded from the website. Did not cause any issue downloading
and trying to install all three, let me know if you figure out which one works. Maybe you need all three, I don’t
know.
If that doesn’t work, do sfc /scannow
Open windows update, make sure all updates are applied and restart windows (make sure you go to optional
updates and select qualcomm drivers)
Fastboot won’t connect
Make sure you’re using a usb 2.0 port instead of a usb 3.0 port, and make sure your usb cable is a data cable.
Google the difference if you don’t know what it is. Download usb drivers
from https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb, open device manager, see if anything is there, if it
shows something in “other devices” click on it, click update drivers, browse my computer, let me pick, have disk,
and then browse to android_winusb.inf and click update, click bootloader interface. If you get “error 10 device
won’t start” when installing bootloader interface, one possible solution is to disable driver signing.
Open command prompt as an administrator (doesn’t have to be in platform tools directory)
bcedit /set testsigning on
Reboot, try to install driver again.
If your device is bootlooping, and you enter fastboot after updating to a12 firmware AND you have magisk\
modules downloaded AND you have twrp installed, do not press the up volume button, only cycle through
options with volume down, because it may enter an option cycle and you won’t be able to do anything unless
you fastboot flash boot twrp.img.
It’s recommended that as soon as you root, you backup persist.img, which contains imei info (you don’t want
that to get destroyed) I am unsure if there’s anything else device specific you need to backup, I've heard
vendor_image may be but it’d not as important as persist.
To backup persist.img, put phone in recovery, type in command prompt or powershell
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/tmp/persist.img
adb pull /tmp/persist.img persist.img
This should save persist.img to your computer. Back it up somewhere you keep important things. Also don’t
give it out at random as it contains your imei number, not sure what the consequences of that could be but
nothing good is likely to come of it.
Important shortcuts:
Power + vol up – boot into system
Power + vol down – boot into fastboot
Power + vol up + vol down – boot into edl
IF DEVICE IS BOOTLOOPING AND YOU CAN’T ENTER ANY DIFFERENT MODES, CONTINUE HOLDING POWER +
VOL DOWN IN RANDOM PATTERNS. IT HAS TAKEN ME 20 MINUTES OF RANDOM BUTTON COMBINATIONS TO
GET INTO FASTBOOT FROM A BOOTLOOP. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO EXIT A BOOTLOOP IF YOUR PHONE
IS PHYSICALLY UNDAMAGED.
If VoWifi doesn’t work, pixelify dialer can get it working. Probably also just any custom dialer, but I like Google
dialer. Wait for the interface to change slightly, don’t clear data until you’ve waited at least a minute or two and
closed and reopened it a few times, but if it doesn’t change after installing pixelify then force close, clear data,
and wait a minute or two, reopen, and then wait. If it continuously doesn’t change you can reflash pixelify.
Note – If using pixelify module, disable auto update for android system intelligence, it will break gboard
translate and possibly slow down device.
You can also use magisk module “mindetach” to detach com.google.android.as from play store, which will fix
any auto update bugs. Credit to vewu for showing me that
https://github.com/j-hc/mindetach-magisk
https://github.com/Pixel-Props/raven/releases
https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Dm me on here if you have any questions. I am not a dev, I learned these steps from others in the community.
Shoutout pizzalovingnerd, Luk1337, raven, poang, and nvcore for helping me out a lot.
Apologies for formatting, this is copied from a word doc. Please feel free to indent and number list yourself and
send me a better version
Does the third option work?
INTseed said:
Does the third option work?
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did you configure the denylist? try clearing cache and data for google play services, google play store, and carrier services and rebooting
Mrmcfeffers said:
READ THIS WHOLE THING BEFORE STARTING. THERE ARE SEVERAL WARNINGS.
Flash eu firmware using msmtool mod (https://www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-8t-rebrand-without-bootloader-unlocking/) (if msmtool doesn’t work make sure windows is in test mode with proper qualcomm drivers) (if your device bootloops and you can’t recover it just flash it again with msmtool, power it off and power it back on holding both volume up and down)
a. Unlock oem bootloader
i. Enable developer options (click build number several times)(make sure you’re connected to internet)
ii. Enable oem unlocking, advanced reboot, usb debugging
iii. Reboot to bootloader/fastboot
iv. .\fastboot oem unlock
v. Unlock bootloader
b. Boot back into oos, (repeat steps I. ii. And iii.) or (boot directly into fastboot by holding
volume down while booting)
2. Flash boot, dtbo, and recovery (https://mirror.math.princeton.edu/pub/lineageos/full/kebab/20220818/)
a. .\fastboot flash boot (path to boot.img)
b. .\fastboot flash dtbo (path to dtbo.img)
c. .\fastboot flash recovery (path to recovery.img)
3. Download firmware (https://kremowka.xyz/files/8fw/)
4. Enter recovery mode, enter fastbootd
a. Advanced > enter fastboot
5. Follow https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kebab/fw_update to flash it, and without rebooting sideload LineageOS 19.1, sideload mindthegapps, then reboot. https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kebab/install fits in there somewhere
a. Open notepad, copy commands from lineage, add .\ before each line, save as (file name).bat, drag into powershell from file explorer (flash ram separately for safety) I named mine “flashfirmwareforoneplus8t.bat”
b. Be careful with ddr4 vs 5. do not brick your phone. Ddr4x is ddr4 for these purposes.
c. Without rebooting, enter recovery > apply update > apply from adb (it should say version 18.1 in the top left)
i. .\adb devices (to confirm phone is connected properly and device drivers are configured properly)
ii. .\adb sideload (path to lineage 19.1 .zip)
Sideload will likely get stuck at 47%. This is normal. Just wait.
d. Volume up to go to back arrow, advanced, reboot to recovery (make sure it says version 19.1 now)
i. .\adb sideload (path to mindthegapps .zip) note that most gapps packages will not install properly as they are too large. Just download them all from google play store once booted.
Signature verification failed will pop up, just confirm “yes”
e. Reboot recovery?
i. .\adb sideload (path to copy partitions .zip)
6. Back > Reboot system now
a. It may say “can’t load android system your data may be corrupt” just factory data reset it’s fine unless you have data you want to keep then you’ll have to google it, I don’t know how to recover that and you should’ve done that before this step (do it in fastboot, search up adb shell pull)
7. If the start page has clouds and blue then good job you loaded gapps properly. If it’s not then something happened.
8. OPTIONAL (if you want magisk/root)
9. Go into settings, enable developer options (tap build number repeatedly) make sure usb debugging is on
a. Search in settings for “advanced”, click “advanced restart” and enable
b. Hold power button, restart, recovery
10. Apply update > apply from adb
a. .\adb devices
b. .\adb sideload (path to magisk .apk)
i. Signature verification failed, install anyway
ii. Volume up to go to back arrow, reboot system now
11. Boot into device, reboot, magisk should appear, click on it and click accept on whatever it prompts
a. Open magisk, do whatever it prompts. To install a file, drag whatever module .zip you want in, make sure file transfer is on
12. DO NOT USE ACC OR ACCA (battery manager) FROM F-DROID IT SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE
a. What I use: Safetynet universal fix, disableflagsecure (lets you screenshot netflix lol), and raven.A12L (spoofs as pixel 6 pro to let safetynet work)
i. Install from storage
ii. Order I did it in was safetynet, then raven, then flag secure rebooting between each one but I'm not sure if it matters
b. Install safetynetfix, then go into settings, click zygisk, click enforce denylist, click 3 dots, show system apps, click google play services, google play store, and carrier services (the square check box next to the name, make sure every check below when you open it as a dropdown menu is checked
c. Reboot phone
13. Now you can download whatever you want
https://github.com/Pixel-Props/raven/releases
https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/disable-flag-secure-magisk-module-v3-0-by-mehedi-hjoy.4490475/
Dm me on here if you have any questions. I am not a dev, I learned these steps from others in the community. Shoutout pizzalovingnerd, Luk1337, raven, poang, and nvcore for helping me out a lot.
Apologies for the ****ty formatting, i copied this from a word document. I don't know how to paste the indents.
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How can you claim this 'works on locked bootloader', when right at your ( 2) you say 'unlock bootloader'. And if your instructions require unlocked bootloader (which they surely do), then they are useless, because once your bootloader is unlocked, you can simply flash Magisk with recovery.
optimumpro said:
How can you claim this 'works on locked bootloader', when right at your ( 2) you say 'unlock bootloader'. And if your instructions require unlocked bootloader (which they surely do), then they are useless, because once your bootloader is unlocked, you can simply flash Magisk with recovery.
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modded msm tool allows bootloader unlocking
Mrmcfeffers said:
modded msm tool allows bootloader unlocking
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What does this have to do with your 'working on locked bootloader'? That statement is false. You can't flash anything on locked bootloader, and if you unlock bootloader, then you can simply flash Magisk via recovery without the need for your 'method'.
optimumpro said:
What does this have to do with your 'working on locked bootloader'? That statement is false. You can't flash anything on locked bootloader, and if you unlock bootloader, then you can simply flash Magisk via recovery without the need for your 'method'.
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seems to have worked for me. i meant "working on locked bootloader" as in it include steps to unlock. it's also a guide to installing lineage, not just magisk. i'm not sure what issue you have here, it's a specific tutorial for a specific problem.
Mrmcfeffers said:
seems to have worked for me. i meant "working on locked bootloader" as in it include steps to unlock. it's also a guide to installing lineage, not just magisk. i'm not sure what issue you have here, it's a specific tutorial for a specific problem.
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It's just a decription in thread name that is a bit misleading.
At first it appears like it can be done on locked bootloader.
And it's obviously not, as stated in your instruction point #2.
Otherwise, nice tutorial.
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DO NOT USE ACC OR ACCA (battery manager) FROM F-DROID IT SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE
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So is acc incompatible with this device? Or is this a warning only at that step in the tutorial?
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So is acc incompatible with this device? Or is this a warning only at that step in the tutorial?
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Don't use acca from f-droid. Acc from the official GitHub (https://github.com/VR-25/acc) is fine and works perfectly