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Restore LG US996 back to Stock

Hey does anyone know how to do this? I can't find any stock system or recovery images. I'm trying to make my device fully stock again (re-enabling encryption) so I can file a warranty claim. Would booting into fastboot and restoring using the LG Mobile Support Tool (http://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware-drivers) be all I need to restore back? Thanks!

darkghost568 said:
Hey does anyone know how to do this? I can't find any stock system or recovery images. I'm trying to make my device fully stock again (re-enabling encryption) so I can file a warranty claim. Would booting into fastboot and restoring using the LG Mobile Support Tool (http://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware-drivers) be all I need to restore back? Thanks!
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The only way known so far to return to stock is to flash these IMG files in TWRP. As for re-enabling encryption that's something I have no idea of but these images system and boot should bring you back to stock. https://build.nethunter.com/misc/us996/v10d/?C=N&O=D by jcadduono

OneDon said:
The only way known so far to return to stock is to flash these IMG files in TWRP. As for re-enabling encryption that's something I have no idea of but these images system and boot should bring you back to stock. https://build.nethunter.com/misc/us996/v10d/?C=N&O=D by jcadduono
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Did this work? I have a V20 US996 (unlocked, not US Cellular) that I'd like to return to stock, after something has corrupted somewhere, making it hard for me to flash kernels, su binaries, and the like. Isn't LGUP preferred at this point? Would flashing from TWRP bring it back to stock? I'd think that the custom recovery would still be intact when you're done. I can't seem to get LGUP to even start on my PC, let alone get it to recognize my phone.

DrPhant0m said:
Did this work? I have a V20 US996 (unlocked, not US Cellular) that I'd like to return to stock, after something has corrupted somewhere, making it hard for me to flash kernels, su binaries, and the like. Isn't LGUP preferred at this point? Would flashing from TWRP bring it back to stock? I'd think that the custom recovery would still be intact when you're done. I can't seem to get LGUP to even start on my PC, let alone get it to recognize my phone.
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Going back to complete stock I would suggest using LG's tools. After flashing back to stock you can re-lock the bootloader which should clear the boot-up warning.
If you want to try and just recover from bad flashing, and you have access to TWRP, you can try to flash the zip from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/us996unlocked-twrp-flashable-10f-t3544573
That should bring you back to 100% stock, minus recovery, and then automatically install SuperSU. I'll most likely be adding a zip without the automatic installation of SuperSU so that users can have a choice on what SU they want to use.

McNutnut said:
Going back to complete stock I would suggest using LG's tools. After flashing back to stock you can re-lock the bootloader which should clear the boot-up warning.
If you want to try and just recover from bad flashing, and you have access to TWRP, you can try to flash the zip from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/us996unlocked-twrp-flashable-10f-t3544573
That should bring you back to 100% stock, minus recovery, and then automatically install SuperSU. I'll most likely be adding a zip without the automatic installation of SuperSU so that users can have a choice on what SU they want to use.
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I'm actually trying to get MagiskSU working, so that I can be SafetyNet compliant for snapchat, androidpay, and concur (business expense app). I'd prefer to stay on the WETA rom for the extra tweaks. Lots of users post pics of MagiskSU working in WETA, but it seems they're all on other carriers with carrier-specific models. I'd think that the US996 would be EASIER to work with. Any suggestion? Thanks for the reply!

DrPhant0m said:
I'm actually trying to get MagiskSU working, so that I can be SafetyNet compliant for snapchat, androidpay, and concur (business expense app). I'd prefer to stay on the WETA rom for the extra tweaks. Lots of users post pics of MagiskSU working in WETA, but it seems they're all on other carriers with carrier-specific models. I'd think that the US996 would be EASIER to work with. Any suggestion? Thanks for the reply!
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MagiskSU is actually the reason I want to upload the zip(s) without the automatic SuperSU. (Allow users to pick between SuperSU & MagiskSU). I started using Magisk so that I can bypass SafetyNet. Unfortunately I've only used the stock ROM so I don't have many tips for getting MagiskSU working on WETA. I assume it's pre-rooted with SuperSU so I would say performing a full un-root within the SuperSU app and then flashing the Magisk zip in recovery could get you up and running with Magisk. It's also worth nothing that I've only been successful with v11.6 of Magisk on the stock ROM. v12.0 causes an unstable system.

McNutnut said:
MagiskSU is actually the reason I want to upload the zip(s) without the automatic SuperSU. (Allow users to pick between SuperSU & MagiskSU). I started using Magisk so that I can bypass SafetyNet. Unfortunately I've only used the stock ROM so I don't have many tips for getting MagiskSU working on WETA. I assume it's pre-rooted with SuperSU so I would say performing a full un-root within the SuperSU app and then flashing the Magisk zip in recovery could get you up and running with Magisk. It's also worth nothing that I've only been successful with v11.6 of Magisk on the stock ROM. v12.0 causes an unstable system.
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There is a v13 of Magisk that's out if you go to their git.
WETA has an AROMA installer, and you can choose to NOT install superSU. However, when I do that, the phone won't boot. It just sits there for 20min+ (flashing the rom with supersu takes about 5min to boot). The same non-booting issue used to happen when trying to update the binary, but I flashed something that fixed that. (I flashed so much stuff and something worked... I wish I knew which it was). However, SuperSU is like burned into my ramdisk or something, and it can't come out. When I tried to do the full unroot in SuperSU, it either fails, or the phone won't boot. But, there are options along that way that I don't know what to pick. Can you suggest what to do? Here... let me elaborate:
SuperSu v2.82 > "Full Unroot" > Continue (warning that some kernels auto-root. I'm on konverged... not sure if that's good or bad for this)
Attempt to Restore boot image? > YES
Attempt to restore stock recovery image? YES or NO?
.......YES "Uninstallation failed."
.......NO "Uninstallation failed."
Attempt to Restore boot image? > NO
Phone reboots within seconds... then sits and sits until I pull the battery.
....I then have to dirty-flash my ROM with superSU to get it to boot to the OS.
Helpful others with more knowledge than I have suggested that my problems are due to the latest version of TWRP corrupting ramdisk because of bad compression. Most of this is over my head when it comes to the actual development of recoveries, kernels, etc.

DrPhant0m said:
There is a v13 of Magisk that's out if you go to their git.
WETA has an AROMA installer, and you can choose to NOT install superSU. However, when I do that, the phone won't boot. It just sits there for 20min+ (flashing the rom with supersu takes about 5min to boot). The same non-booting issue used to happen when trying to update the binary, but I flashed something that fixed that. (I flashed so much stuff and something worked... I wish I knew which it was). However, SuperSU is like burned into my ramdisk or something, and it can't come out. When I tried to do the full unroot in SuperSU, it either fails, or the phone won't boot. But, there are options along that way that I don't know what to pick. Can you suggest what to do? Here... let me elaborate:
SuperSu v2.82 > "Full Unroot" > Continue (warning that some kernels auto-root. I'm on konverged... not sure if that's good or bad for this)
Attempt to Restore boot image? > YES
Attempt to restore stock recovery image? YES or NO?
.......YES "Uninstallation failed."
.......NO "Uninstallation failed."
Attempt to Restore boot image? > NO
Phone reboots within seconds... then sits and sits until I pull the battery.
....I then have to dirty-flash my ROM with superSU to get it to boot to the OS.
Helpful others with more knowledge than I have suggested that my problems are due to the latest version of TWRP corrupting ramdisk because of bad compression. Most of this is over my head when it comes to the actual development of recoveries, kernels, etc.
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I doubt I'll try v13 unless there's a real reason for it (haven't looked at the changes yet). Since I'm stable on v11.6 I'm not too inclined to attempt to upgrade again (since v12 kept crashing the SystemUI).
Have you tried choosing not to install SuperSU in WETA and then flashing the Magisk zip right after completing the WETA install (before attempting to boot system)?
Another idea is to flash a stock boot image (since the one in WETA is modified slightly), flash WETA with kernel and SuperSU options turned off, and then flash Magisk.

McNutnut said:
I doubt I'll try v13 unless there's a real reason for it (haven't looked at the changes yet). Since I'm stable on v11.6 I'm not too inclined to attempt to upgrade again (since v12 kept crashing the SystemUI).
Have you tried choosing not to install SuperSU in WETA and then flashing the Magisk zip right after completing the WETA install (before attempting to boot system)?
Another idea is to flash a stock boot image (since the one in WETA is modified slightly), flash WETA with kernel and SuperSU options turned off, and then flash Magisk.
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no luck. Unless I have the wrong boot.img (I was given one earlier in trying to troubleshoot).
I flashed a boot.img that was supposedly for my phone, then flashed WETA with no kernel, no SU. Then I flashed Magisk. It flashed... but the phone wouldn't boot.
I restored the boot partition from my initial TWRP backup and tried flashing WETA again... followed by Magisk. This time, Magisk failed to run because it said SuperSU was already patched (I made the TWRP backup after installing SuperSU) and it couldn't flash.
I tried flashing WETA with the kernel, but no SU... and then immediately following it with flashing Magisk, and it wouldn't boot.
I should probably start a new thread, or post in the WETA thread. I got a little off-topic here. I initially just wanted to see if there was any advice on returning to stock on my US996.
Thanks for the suggestions

DrPhant0m said:
no luck. Unless I have the wrong boot.img (I was given one earlier in trying to troubleshoot).
I flashed a boot.img that was supposedly for my phone, then flashed WETA with no kernel, no SU. Then I flashed Magisk. It flashed... but the phone wouldn't boot.
I restored the boot partition from my initial TWRP backup and tried flashing WETA again... followed by Magisk. This time, Magisk failed to run because it said SuperSU was already patched (I made the TWRP backup after installing SuperSU) and it couldn't flash.
I tried flashing WETA with the kernel, but no SU... and then immediately following it with flashing Magisk, and it wouldn't boot.
I should probably start a new thread, or post in the WETA thread. I got a little off-topic here. I initially just wanted to see if there was any advice on returning to stock on my US996.
Thanks for the suggestions
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You're welcome! Sorry it didn't work. I do know it takes a few minutes for it to boot up the first time, but I imagine you waited pretty long. I have heard of phones taking 10-15 minutes to boot up after flashing.
I did add US99610h stock firmware to my thread at https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/us996unlocked-twrp-flashable-10f-t3544573 if you want to return to the newest stock firmware of the US996.
I hope you are able to get Magisk installed as it's nice to get past SafetyNet. Good luck!

Root XT1644 on Nougat?

So I just updated to the latest xt1644 Nougat JP25.93.14-4 and am having an issue installing TWRP and getting it to stick. I installed it and even did a backup, but once I boot to System and then back to bootloader, and finally to recovery, it goes back to stock recovery. Also I am unsure of how to root this device now with Nougat. I've seen on a few sites differing methods. One site had a download for what they called a root package and it was a SuperSU 2.76 version. Another site said to use Phh SU and just install TWRP and then flash Phh. I don't want to mess anything up, can someone point me in the right direction since it seems everything in this forum is for a device other than the XT1644. Lastly, is it possible to revert back to Marshmellow using fastboot, or is that now not possible? I have unlocked my bootloader, obviously. Thanks.

After flashing TWRP you have to manually boot to TWRP without booting to system first. For rooting you have to flash ElementalX or Vegito Kernel and then flash SuperSU v2.79 SR3 or Magisk v12
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tywinlannister7 said:
After flashing TWRP you have to manually boot to TWRP without booting to system first. For rooting you have to flash ElementalX or Vegito Kernel and then flash SuperSU v2.79 SR3 or Magisk v12
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I did manually boot it. I went back to bootloader, then choose recovery again and it goes back to TWRP. After I boot to system is when the issue occurs. If I go back to bootloader after booting to system, that is when I have the problem. Once I try to go into recovery again it goes to stack recovery. I am trying to install TWRP 3.0.2.0 Athene.

robn30 said:
I did manually boot it. I went back to bootloader, then choose recovery again and it goes back to TWRP. After I boot to system is when the issue occurs. If I go back to bootloader after booting to system, that is when I have the problem. Once I try to go into recovery again it goes to stack recovery. I am trying to install TWRP 3.0.2.0 Athene.
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try latest twrp 3.1.0

I got it working. I had originally set it to read only and I think that was the issue. Reinstalled it and mounted system and then choose to allow modifications. It then worked. Now onto root, we will see how that goes.
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tywinlannister7 said:
try latest twrp 3.1.0
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When rooting do you still do the little systemless trick or is that already accounted for. Does the elemental X kernel play well and is it nice and stable? Thanks for the info.
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robn30 said:
When rooting do you still do the little systemless trick or is that already accounted for. Does the elemental X kernel play well and is it nice and stable? Thanks for the info.
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If you're using SuperSU v2.79 SR3 beta ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133), this already is configured for systemless, and if you're going for SuperSU, that's the version I recommend. Any versions below 2.79 SR3 appear to have created boot issues on Nougat (or required the echo systemless command to work).
ElementalX (1.0.4 stock is what you want) is stable and is essential for rooting. Don't try to root your device without flashing a custom kernel like ElementalX or vegito, else if you try to root the stock Nougat kernel, you'll likely trip anti-root kit/anti-rooting security (dm-verity, I recall?) and will prevent your device from booting. By flashing ElementalX or vegito, you'll bypass that security.
A useful checklist to follow is in this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-root-moto-g4-plus-supersu-android-t3587918 Having a newer version of TWRP shouldn't matter (and in fact may present less issues). With step 6, you may choose to flash either magisk or SuperSU as mentioned by tywinlannister7 (I've not had experience with phh superuser, so cannot comment). If, at some point in the future, you wish to swap rooting methods, I'd suggest following the recommended unrooting procedure for your existing root manager (e.g. unrooting from the SuperSU app settings, or flashing the magisk uninstaller, check their respective pages on XDA) before changing root managers. I've used the aforementioned checklist to root a XT1642 on Nougat without issue.
As for downgrading your system to Marshmallow if you so choose, that is possible. Verify the MM firmware you need (a selection for XT1644, retus channel devices, is here https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/athene/official/RETUS/) and use that firmware with a guide like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-downgrade-to-marshmallow-nougat-t3515961 If you're using fastboot rather than mfastboot, replace mfastboot in the provided script with fastboot.
EDIT - no worries @pastorbob62 - good to have another member verifying information

robn30 said:
When rooting do you still do the little systemless trick or is that already accounted for. Does the elemental X kernel play well and is it nice and stable? Thanks for the info.
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NO! NO! NO! Do not use the systemless root method. That is for Marshmallow ONLY!. You will not be able to boot into the system after trying that and you may have to go all of the way back to flashing stock from fastboot to fix it.
ElementX-G4 kernel plays well with Nougat stock. I ran it with stock Nougat for a couple of weeks on my XT1625 without any major issues. So flash it from TWRP. Be sure you have the correct version. Then boot to system to check it out. Next reboot to TWRP and flash SuperSU 2.79. Boot back to the system. It will probably boot a couple of times before the system comes up. Don't panic. You should be good to go.
Edit: Sorry echo92. I was typing my reply at the same time you were. :good:

echo92 said:
If you're using SuperSU v2.79 SR3 beta ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133), this already is configured for systemless, and if you're going for SuperSU, that's the version I recommend. Any versions below 2.79 SR3 appear to have created boot issues on Nougat (or required the echo systemless command to work).
ElementalX (1.0.4 stock is what you want) is stable and is essential for rooting. Don't try to root your device without flashing a custom kernel like ElementalX or vegito, else if you try to root the stock Nougat kernel, you'll likely trip anti-root kit/anti-rooting security (dm-verity, I recall?) and will prevent your device from booting. By flashing ElementalX or vegito, you'll bypass that security.
A useful checklist to follow is in this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-root-moto-g4-plus-supersu-android-t3587918 Having a newer version of TWRP shouldn't matter (and in fact may present less issues). With step 6, you may choose to flash either magisk or SuperSU as mentioned by tywinlannister7 (I've not had experience with phh superuser, so cannot comment). If, at some point in the future, you wish to swap rooting methods, I'd suggest following the recommended unrooting procedure for your existing root manager (e.g. unrooting from the SuperSU app settings, or flashing the magisk uninstaller, check their respective pages on XDA) before changing root managers. I've used the aforementioned checklist to root a XT1642 on Nougat without issue.
As for downgrading your system to Marshmallow if you so choose, that is possible. Verify the MM firmware you need (a selection for XT1644, retus channel devices, is here https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/athene/official/RETUS/) and use that firmware with a guide like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-downgrade-to-marshmallow-nougat-t3515961 If you're using fastboot rather than mfastboot, replace mfastboot in the provided script with fastboot.
EDIT - no worries @pastorbob62 - good to have another member verifying information
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Thanks for all the information, it is very much appreciated. Thanks to pastorbob62 as well. This information will be very useful.
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pastorbob62 said:
NO! NO! NO! Do not use the systemless root method. That is for Marshmallow ONLY!. You will not be able to boot into the system after trying that and you may have to go all of the way back to flashing stock from fastboot to fix it.
ElementX-G4 kernel plays well with Nougat stock. I ran it with stock Nougat for a couple of weeks on my XT1625 without any major issues. So flash it from TWRP. Be sure you have the correct version. Then boot to system to check it out. Next reboot to TWRP and flash SuperSU 2.79. Boot back to the system. It will probably boot a couple of times before the system comes up. Don't panic. You should be good to go.
Edit: Sorry echo92. I was typing my reply at the same time you were. :good:
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One other thing, can I back up the stock kernel? Or at least find it somewhere for download. Is this something I can backup using TWRP? Thanks again.
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robn30 said:
One other thing, can I back up the stock kernel? Or at least find it somewhere for download. Is this something I can backup using TWRP? Thanks again.
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Got it figured out. Backing up my boot.img via TWRP ensures my stock kernel is safe. Already installed elemental X and SuperSU and all went perfectly smooth. Thanks again for the links.
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robn30 said:
Got it figured out. Backing up my boot.img via TWRP ensures my stock kernel is safe. Already installed elemental X and SuperSU and all went perfectly smooth. Thanks again for the links.
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You are very welcome. Glad you got it figured out and all is working well. :good:

Hey guys... I know I am late to the thread but if you see this, can you inform me how can I receive updates afterwards? I currently have twrp with elementx kernel and Magisk. And there is a security patch out for the phone. How can I install that?

1emrys1 said:
Hey guys... I know I am late to the thread but if you see this, can you inform me how can I receive updates afterwards? I currently have twrp with elementx kernel and Magisk. And there is a security patch out for the phone. How can I install that?
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Generally you'd have to revert back to a clean stock ROM, no TWRP, no ElementalX, no magisk. The stock ROM also needs to be in a read only state (no modifications allowed in TWRP) and cannot be debloated (OEM partition needs to be untouched).
You could revert back to a TWRP backup made before you flashed ElementalX, provided you did not let TWRP make modifications. You'd also have to find a stock recovery (if you flashed TWRP), and restore a stock logo.bin as well if you flashed a custom logo.bin to hide the bootloader warning. Then, you should be able to apply OTA/security updates. Attempts to apply OTA updates with TWRP on your device will likely fail and leave you in a soft bootloop unless you boot via the bootloader. You could try this to break the bootloop: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/help/troubleshooting-twrp-boot-loop-ota-t3714325
The easiest and safest method I've found is to re-flash the stock ROM you have. Ensure this is the same firmware as you currently have and the latest firmware that you've flashed onto your device (don't downgrade your firmware if possible). You can re-flash without erasing your data by omitting the fastboot erase userdata command. However, I would recommend you back up your device anyway (e.g. in TWRP) and any important files, as although this procedure should not affect your data with that command omitted, any firmware flash has the possibility of affecting your device stability. That may require a factory reset/device wipe to fix. Backing up your data should be standard policy when it comes to flashing anything affecting your device's system/underlying firmware.
After re-flashing the stock ROM, you should be able to apply the OTA update.

Thanks a lot for the detailed answer. I really appreciate people like you. [emoji3]
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help please

my oneplus 6t has the red ! warning and will not boot. i can get into the stock recovery menu and the fastboot menu. can someone please help me.
i unlocked my bootloader
installedd twrp (which i can only seem to get the stock recovery)
rooted
installed custom rom
and thats what i get when it rebooted.
am i just screwed or is there hope for my phone ?

skaroger867 said:
my oneplus 6t has the red ! warning and will not boot. i can get into the stock recovery menu and the fastboot menu. can someone please help me.
i unlocked my bootloader
installedd twrp (which i can only seem to get the stock recovery)
rooted
installed custom rom
and thats what i get when it rebooted.
am i just screwed or is there hope for my phone ?
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Go to below link, download and flash latest fastboot ROM.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6t-t3862516
If that does not work, use MS tool to recover phone to factory state.

Thanks this worked for me. Was freaking out a little. The scene has really changed since I've been here.

skaroger867 said:
Thanks this worked for me. Was freaking out a little. The scene has really changed since I've been here.
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As an FYI, in order to root on this phone, assuming you are using Magisk (recommended) you will need to:
Unlock bootloader
Install custom rom (Optional step, but also recommended)
Then flash TWRP zip (This phone, TWRP is part of the boot.img)
Boot the phone
Reboot to recovery
Install GAPPS (OpenGAPPS Stock recommended personally, but any should work)
Then flash Magisk

sandix said:
As an FYI, in order to root on this phone, assuming you are using Magisk (recommended) you will need to:
Unlock bootloader
Install custom rom
Then flash TWRP zip (This phone, TWRP is part of the boot.img)
Boot the phone
Reboot to recovery
Install GAPPS (OpenGAPPS Stock recommended personally, but any should work)
Then flash Magisk
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Custom rom is not required for root

bladestonez said:
Custom rom is not required for root
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Correct. I edited my comment to reflect that, however since OP installed a custom rom, I put the step in since I figured he would have asked about it.

sandix said:
As an FYI, in order to root on this phone, assuming you are using Magisk (recommended) you will need to:
Unlock bootloader
Install custom rom (Optional step, but also recommended)
Then flash TWRP zip (This phone, TWRP is part of the boot.img)
Boot the phone
Reboot to recovery
Install GAPPS (OpenGAPPS Stock recommended personally, but any should work)
Then flash Magisk
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Ok so my phone currently is bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk. So if I want to install a custom rom I flash in twrp, then flash twrp (while still in twrp), boot phone, reboot to recovery, flash gapps then flash magisk?

read the OP in any custom rom you want to flash, and the dev will have the details on how to flash..

skaroger867 said:
Ok so my phone currently is bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk. So if I want to install a custom rom I flash in twrp, then flash twrp (while still in twrp), boot phone, reboot to recovery, flash gapps then flash magisk?
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Essentially. Each custom ROM is differrent, so make sure to read the OP of each custom ROM you try to confirm flashing instructions but that's the **general** flashing method I use. Magisk is overwritten with each flash because Magisk installs to the same partition as the kernel.

G4 plus is bricking after installing Magisk?

Recently i had a hard brick i had to do a recovery from. So far ive got everything back to working order with latest TWRP installed and everything is working with no problems since. But now I try to install Magisk through TWRP, have the latest version and Magisk manager installed, after its finished it dosent boot. I have to restore from my latest backup after. Also same thing happened when trying to install SuperSu. Anyway to fix this?

What firmware or ROM are you currently running, and what version of magisk are you using?

kwebber321 said:
Recently i had a hard brick i had to do a recovery from. So far ive got everything back to working order with latest TWRP installed and everything is working with no problems since. But now I try to install Magisk through TWRP, have the latest version and Magisk manager installed, after its finished it dosent boot. I have to restore from my latest backup after. Also same thing happened when trying to install SuperSu. Anyway to fix this?
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Before you root your device, you must replace your stock kernel.
Most people use ElementalX.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/kernel-elementalx-g4-0-01-t3424836/page192
Flash ElementalX through twrp, go through setup and then flash magisk. You'll do good.
If you're confused about ElementalX setup, go through installation tutorials.
Cheers.

ALPH000 said:
Before you root your device, you must replace your stock kernel.
Most people use ElementalX.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/kernel-elementalx-g4-0-01-t3424836/page192
Flash ElementalX through twrp, go through setup and then flash magisk. You'll do good.
If you're confused about ElementalX setup, go through installation tutorials.
Cheers.
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Is there a custom kernel known to be compatible with the stock Pie ROM?

harryspar said:
Is there a custom kernel known to be compatible with the stock Pie ROM?
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Do you mean the stock Oreo firmware? We don't have stock Pie
If so, there's ElementalX 3.0.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/kernel-elementalx-g4-0-01-t3424836 or Loony: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/3-10-108-loony-kernel-t3726793

echo92 said:
Do you mean the stock Oreo firmware? We don't have stock Pie
If so, there's ElementalX 3.0.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/kernel-elementalx-g4-0-01-t3424836 or Loony: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/3-10-108-loony-kernel-t3726793
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For Nougat, stock kernel is not rootable.
You have to replace it with elementalx kernel and then flash magisk.
However, when talking about Oreo stock firmware,
Situation gets inverted.
When flashed magisk with ElementalX 3.0.1, phone will not boot up.
And, stock kernel can be easily rooted by simply flashing magisk.
So, there is no need of ElemenralX kernel for rooting Oreo stock ROM unless you need it.

You're correct. I meant Oreo.
On my device it never works. Not on the stock kernel, or elemental, or loony.
It boot loops until I run the Magisk uninstaller.

harryspar said:
You're correct. I meant Oreo.
On my device it never works. Not on the stock kernel, or elemental, or loony.
It boot loops until I run the Magisk uninstaller.
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Hmm, that's odd - are you using magisk 19.3 or a recent version of magisk? When you flashed magisk, did you wipe cache before rebooting?
Is this behaviour observed on completely stock firmware (i.e. you've restored back to full stock Oreo, including a clean stock boot kernel)?

echo92 said:
Hmm, that's odd - are you using magisk 19.3 or a recent version of magisk? When you flashed magisk, did you wipe cache before rebooting?
Is this behaviour observed on completely stock firmware (i.e. you've restored back to full stock Oreo, including a clean stock boot kernel)?
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I think so. I will double check.
I actually don't need Magisk - my goal is to install Xposed. So in theory I could just try a different superuser. I'm just used to Magisk.

harryspar said:
I think so. I will double check.
I actually don't need Magisk - my goal is to install Xposed. So in theory I could just try a different superuser. I'm just used to Magisk.
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I hope you get xposed working on Oreo - if you do get magisk functioning, maybe this xposed plugin could work? https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
Else there's edxposed https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/list-xposed-modules-android-pie-ed-t3892768 though I have no idea if xposed functions on stock Oreo.

rooting shield

So i recently installed developer image 8.0 on my 2017 16gb shield, now i want to install twrp and then flash the kernel to increase cpu and gpu clock and mainly full fan control, i have read that there is no root available but with dev image which is already rooted is it safe to install twrp and the kernel and how do i do it, thank you.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/development/kernel-overclock-kernel-2-22-ghz-t3943079
There is root available, works with both the developer image but also the stock ota.
All the kernel's/modified boots there comes with magisk root.
If you have no idea how to do it, I wouldn't suggest you start doing it.
But there a plenty of guides here on the forum on how to root, flash images and boot into twrp.

I guess my question is as the dev edition is already rooted do i need to install magisk or just flash the kernel which is what i wanted to begin with. So just to twrp temporarily and then flash kernel but not install twrp, i am not entirely sure.

lingarajug said:
I guess my question is as the dev edition is already rooted do i need to install magisk or just flash the kernel which is what i wanted to begin with. So just to twrp temporarily and then flash kernel but not install twrp, i am not entirely sure.
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You can boot into twrp from fastboot.
"fastboot boot twrp.img"
Magisk is included in the kernel, so if you flash the kernel, magisk will also be installed.

I understood that part, so do i have to flash twrp after flashing kernel with temporary twrp or just leave as it is with stock recovery for it to work.

lingarajug said:
I understood that part, so do i have to flash twrp after flashing kernel with temporary twrp or just leave as it is with stock recovery for it to work.
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I would suggest just leaving the stock recovery there.
I tried flashing twrp and ended with a bootloop, so now I just boot into twrp instead.