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[Guide][Root] How to install the latest Google software update

This guide is primarily intended for rooted users, since stock users can just take the OTA.
Key points
User data and applications are kept intact
You do not have to remove your PIN, password, or fingerprint
You do not have to remove TWRP, Magisk, your custom kernel, dtbo, or anything
This is intended for monthly security updates; developer previews and beta releases may or may not work with this method. You're welcome to try, but all may not work as expected
Installing Update:
Make sure you have the latest Google SDK Platform Tools. Extract the archive to a location of your choosing (creates platform-tools folder)
Get the latest walleye Factory Image (not OTA) from Google's Developer Page and save to a location of your choosing
Extract the archive, and open the extracted folder. You should see a list of files:
bootloader-walleye-[version string].img
flash-all.bat
flash-all.sh
flash-base.sh
image-walleye-[version string].zip
radio-walleye-[version string].img
Open the flash-all script (flash-all.bat for Windows, flash-all.sh for Linux/OSX) in your favorite text editor.
Find the line that reads "fastboot -w update image-walleye-[version].zip and remove "-w" (the wipe user data switch). Save and close the flash-all script.
Move (cut and paste, etc) all of these files to the platform-tools folder.
Enable USB Debugging from the Developer Options menu on your device (press "Build Number" 7 times if not already visible)
With your device plugged into the computer, open a command prompt in the platform-tools folder
Windows: Open the folder, hold down Shift and right click inside the folder, "Open Command window here"
Linux: If you're on Linux you already know how to do this
OSX: Open a folder in a terminal
Reboot to bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Execute update script in terminal:
Windows:
Code:
flash-all.bat
Linux/OSX:
Code:
./flash-all.sh
The device will reboot a few times while updating
Restoring root and/or a custom recovery
Download latest:
TWRP image
Magisk zip
TWRP zip
(Optional) Custom kernel zip
Place all files in the platform-tools folder
Reboot to bootloader
Boot TWRP image.
Code:
fastboot boot [twrp image filename].img
Push zip files to /tmp
Code:
adb push [magisk filename].zip /tmp
Optional: TWRP persistent installation + custom kernel:
Code:
adb push [twrp filename].zip /tmp
adb push [custom kernel filename].zip /tmp
Install Magisk:
Code:
adb shell twrp install /tmp/[magisk filename].zip
Optional: TWRP persistent installation + custom kernel:
Code:
adb shell twrp install /tmp/[twrp filename].zip
adb shell twrp install /tmp/[custom kernel filename].zip
adb shell twrp install /tmp/[magisk filename].zip
Reboot to system

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Thanks for the guide
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks for that, but do not forget to mention to enable usb debugging mode, to account for people who are new to this community.

I'm having trouble Installing Magisk on Step 6. Every time I enter the code it says it can't locate the Magisk file for some reason.

Pianobeats said:
I'm having trouble Installing Magisk on Step 6. Every time I enter the code it says it can't locate the Magisk file for some reason.
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Oops, my instructions were to push to /tmp but the flashing portion left that directory out. I updated the original post.
atifaslam7 said:
Thanks for that, but do not forget to mention to enable usb debugging mode, to account for people who are new to this community.
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My thought was that if someone is following this guide, they're already rooted, so would already know to have USB Debugging enabled. I'll add it though for completeness sake.

ehi guys! i have one last doubt before updating to the latest factory image: i have a verizon pixel 2, bootloader unlocked, magisk installed on OPM1.171019.013, will i be able to keep my bootloader unlocked after i flash the latest factory image? i definitely don't want to lock it as i read the unlock command is not working anymore..
thanks a lot!

Thanks for the guide. Worked flawlessly!

daede86 said:
ehi guys! i have one last doubt before updating to the latest factory image: i have a verizon pixel 2, bootloader unlocked, magisk installed on OPM1.171019.013, will i be able to keep my bootloader unlocked after i flash the latest factory image? i definitely don't want to lock it as i read the unlock command is not working anymore..
thanks a lot!
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Relocking your bootloader is not necessary to flash this. Bootloader will remain unlocked after flashing.
Telperion said:
Note: As of the February security update, TWRP 3.2.1-0 cannot decrypt the /data/ partition. When prompted for your PIN, cancel. You can keep /system/ read-only.
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TWRP 3.2.1-1 and 3.2.1-2 are able to decrypt /data and /sdcard. MTP still doesn't work, but you can place files on the sdcard via USB in system.

socal87 said:
TWRP 3.2.1-1 and 3.2.1-2 are able to decrypt /data and /sdcard. MTP still doesn't work, but you can place files on the sdcard via USB in system.
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This is hit and miss, for example 3.2.1-2 won't decrypt /data/ for me on P DP1. Others though have no problem decrypting data.
I kept the instructions the same, but took out the decryption note. Even if your TWRP can decrypt /data/ it's not strictly necessary for this process, so there's consistency in the guide in spite of inconsistent TWRP behavior.

Telperion said:
This is hit and miss, for example 3.2.1-2 won't decrypt /data/ for me on P DP1. Others though have no problem decrypting data.
I kept the instructions the same, but took out the decryption note. Even if your TWRP can decrypt /data/ it's not strictly necessary for this process, so there's consistency in the guide in spite of inconsistent TWRP behavior.
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This honestly doesn't surprise me in the least; I would expect that Android P might use a different security scheme, so the decryption mechanism that works with Oreo may not be forward compatible.

For persistent twrp don’t you need to fastboot flash the recovery partition with the twrp image?

floepie said:
For persistent twrp don’t you need to fastboot flash the recovery partition with the twrp image?
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There is no recovery partition, the recovery is now part of the boot image. You have to boot the TWRP image, then flash the TWRP zip which will patch the boot image in both slots.

Right I meant the boot partition. But this contradicts the main guide here where it indicates the necessity to flash both the twrp image to the boot partition (not just boot to the image on your PC), AND flash the twrp zip to make it persistent.
You don’t need to worry about the twrp zip at all if all you want to do is fastboot boot the twrp image.

floepie said:
Right I meant the boot partition. But this contradicts the main guide here where it indicates the necessity to flash both the twrp image to the boot partition (not just boot to the image on your PC), AND flash the twrp zip to make it persistent.
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Not sure which guide you're referring to, but nathanchance's guide as far as I saw lined up with mine.

Sorry delete

Has there been a workaround created for those of us who can't unlock bootloader because OEM can't be unlocked? Wiping the phone and skipping wizard did not work for me. I'm just trying to root so I can delete apps I don't want.

Can someone tell me about the installing OTA.zip without unrooting or uninstalling the magisk. Is it possible to update through OTA on rooted stock ROM? Or what if we update using the OTA which comes automatically from Google?
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

nickporwal said:
Can someone tell me about the installing OTA.zip without unrooting or uninstalling the magisk. Is it possible to update through OTA on rooted stock ROM? Or what if we update using the OTA which comes automatically from Google?
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That's not possible, which is why this process exists.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will work on the verizon variant (bootloader locked)?

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

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

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

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

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

Unlocking bootloader

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 ....

Is it possible to root OOS 10.0.1?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magisk W/ Android 11 on OnePlus 8 Pro

Hello all...
Just a quick question as I am reading and seeing so many different answers. I have the UNLOCKED US version OnePlus 8 Pro (IN2025) Which is currently running Oxygen OS 11.IN11AA (Android 11 Official). I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and am ready to root with Magisk. I am at a loss because I dont know which Magisk to use or how to properly flash it. I have Magisk Manager 8.0.2 and have Magisk version 21.0
I have also downloaded the patched boot image from here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/root-patched-boot-img-android-11-op8-t4174919
What am I doing wrong? Can someone please just give me a quick rundown... I am not new to rooting just haven't done in in over a year. Thank you!

Don't think your doing anything wrong, just need to get that image on your pc, and fastboot flash it to both a/b slots then reboot your phone and you should have root available
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot (name of image).img - Try this one first as it just allows you to see if the phone boots up fine, if it does reboot back into the bootloader and then do the following...
fastboot flash boot_a (name of image).img
fastboot flash boot_b (name of image).img
fastboot reboot

How do I get Magisk 21.0 to install through Magisk Manager?

You don't, that's why you've downloaded a patched img, that has been patched with magisk already, just need to flash it accordingly

CraigHardy said:
You don't, that's why you've downloaded a patched img, that has been patched with magisk already, just need to flash it accordingly
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This is what I am getting after following your directions to a T!
I also flashed to both partitions. Please see attachments. I sent 2 screenshots.

You don't do the install from magisk, have to copy the patched img to a pc where you have adb/fastboot installed then install from command prompt

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You don't do the install from magisk, have to copy the patched img to a pc where you have adb/fastboot installed then install from command prompt
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I did not do the install through Magisk Manager I did the install via adb and fastboot in fastboot mode. It Said flash successful. But when I go into Magisk Manager after rebooting, nothing changes.

Doesn't work. Download the patched image, put it on the phone, use magisk canary manager to patch it again, transfer it off your phone, then boot into Fastboot and flash it.
It has to be patched in the phone it will be installed to otherwise it will not work.

akinkoff85 said:
I did not do the install through Magisk Manager I did the install via adb and fastboot in fastboot mode. It Said flash successful. But when I go into Magisk Manager after rebooting, nothing changes.
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Use the beta magisk.
Re-patch it in your newly updated magisk manager then flash to both slots..
Also verify the size of the file prior to flashing.. Mine was 96MB

Here is the exact size.

Problem uploading image

I am a little confused now... I uninstalled root for a few days and now have the second release of android 11... I am in fastboot mode doing fastboot flash boot... then the file name and all it says is waiting for device?? Any help??

dladz said:
Use the beta magisk.
Re-patch it in your newly updated magisk manager then flash to both slots..
Also verify the size of the file prior to flashing.. Mine was 96MB
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Indeed, using the beta version worked for me! Thanks for the tip!

imval said:
Indeed, using the beta version worked for me! Thanks for the tip!
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No worries man, glad you're sorted

CraigHardy said:
Don't think your doing anything wrong, just need to get that image on your pc, and fastboot flash it to both a/b slots then reboot your phone and you should have root available
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot (name of image).img - Try this one first as it just allows you to see if the phone boots up fine, if it does reboot back into the bootloader and then do the following...
fastboot flash boot_a (name of image).img
fastboot flash boot_b (name of image).img
fastboot reboot
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What is the explanation as to why one needs to fastboot flash Magisk to both slots instead of using the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot getvar current-slot
*in my case Slot B*
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot

rodken said:
What is the explanation as to why one needs to fastboot flash Magisk to both slots instead of using the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot getvar current-slot
*in my case Slot B*
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
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You can, however flashing to both slots is seemingly easier.
Personally I wouldn't flash at all.
Just boot to avoid the possibility of a bad boot.

akinkoff85 said:
Hello all...
Just a quick question as I am reading and seeing so many different answers. I have the UNLOCKED US version OnePlus 8 Pro (IN2025) Which is currently running Oxygen OS 11.IN11AA (Android 11 Official). I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and am ready to root with Magisk. I am at a loss because I dont know which Magisk to use or how to properly flash it. I have Magisk Manager 8.0.2 and have Magisk version 21.0
I have also downloaded the patched boot image from here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/root-patched-boot-img-android-11-op8-t4174919
What am I doing wrong? Can someone please just give me a quick rundown... I am not new to rooting just haven't done in in over a year. Thank you!
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Watch this video it helped me out allot

dladz said:
You can, however flashing to both slots is seemingly easier.
Personally I wouldn't flash at all.
Just boot to avoid the possibility of a bad boot.
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I did not know that one can just boot a magisk_patched.img instead of flashing.

rodken said:
I did not know that one can just boot a magisk_patched.img instead of flashing.
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It's preferable.
There are some things to note.
1st. You are only booting it, meaning if you reboot; you will start using the installed / flashed image and the booted image will be lost.
2nd. For the above reason. If you want to make root permanent you have to open magisk after opening and then click install - install directly.
As magisk will already have root access, it will be able to accomplish patching, if you tried this whilst unrooted it would fail, or not be an option.
3rd. By booting you avoid the potential bootloop problems you can and almost will have at some point if you always flash, bad images are pretty rife for a number of reasons.
I've got a large guide for rooting in the guides section which covers all the bases and their shortcomings /benefits.