NOTE NOT FOR BEGINNERS, I recommend you learn about what everything does before starting here, best referance: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Make a new folder on your C:\ Drive "angler-mhc19i"
place the downloaded zip file in it
download link: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/angler-mhc19i-factory-fb2128bf.tgz
extract all files from it, make sure to keep all files in the "angler-mhc19i" folder
Download latest TWRP
download link: https://dl.twrp.me/angler/twrp-3.0.0-1-angler.img.html
Place it in the "C:\angler-mhc19i" folder
Run your ADB/Fastboot then run these commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler-mhc19i\bootloader-angler-angler-03.51.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler-mhc19i\radio-angler-angler-03.61.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler-mhc19i\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:\angler-mhc19i\cache.img
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler-mhc19i\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler-mhc19i\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler-mhc19i\vendor.img
fastboot reboot
Wait for google to start, takes 15-20 minutes to update/optimize apps then install TWRP
Run your ADB/Fastboot then run these commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler-mhc19i\twrp-3.0.0-1-angler.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Click volume and reboot into 'recovery mode', if TWRP works just fine, then go ahead and install superSU.
Latest superSU
Download link: https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip?retrieve_file=1
install superSU through TWRP, remeber to wipe cache/devik
reboot into Andriod.
Congrats you're done.
If you have errors, I dont know what you did wrong or how you could have.
Edit: I had the link to Flashfire instead of SuperSU.
I didn't use FlashFire, as i wasn't sure from going from mmb29v to mhc19i would cause any issues
Also from what I am understanding, Flashfire doesn't update your radio, which i definitely wanted updated. I know it can, however it warns you that it may brick your phone, which i'm not trying to do.
your link goes to flashfire, not superSU
Thanks OP for making this for newbies.
FYI after flashing boot, system, vendor, you can go ahead and flash latest twrp 3.0 test (if not already in it) , boot to recovery right from bootloader, flash SuperSU 2.68 (in my case) and after supersu zip is done, then reboot to system
you dont HAVE to boot to system before flashing twrp and rooting...
i have been doing this since day one and saves me those extra steps.... specially by not booting into android, the recovery isnt over written...
after this reboot, android will optimize, and be ready for use, already rooted.
chucken1 said:
your link goes to flashfire, not superSU
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Hey thanks, i wrote it while i was updating and rooting my phone last night. Thanks for letting me know
chaco81 said:
Thanks OP for making this for newbies.
FYI after flashing boot, system, vendor, you can go ahead and flash latest twrp 3.0 test (if not already in it) , boot to recovery right from bootloader, flash SuperSU 2.68 (in my case) and after supersu zip is done, then reboot to system
you dont HAVE to boot to system before flashing twrp and rooting...
i have been doing this since day one and saves me those extra steps.... specially by not booting into android, the recovery isnt over written...
after this reboot, android will optimize, and be ready for use, already rooted.
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Hey thanks, I never tried it before, i'm the type of guy that takes it one step at a time. This would definitely save me some time, i'll try it on the next update. Thanks again
avtimetheus said:
NOTE NOT FOR BEGINNERS, I recommend you learn about what everything does before starting here, best referance: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Make a new folder on your C:\ Drive "angler-mhc19i"
place the downloaded zip file in it
download link: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/angler-mhc19i-factory-fb2128bf.tgz
extract all files from it, make sure to keep all files in the "angler-mhc19i" folder
Download latest TWRP
download link: https://dl.twrp.me/angler/twrp-3.0.0-1-angler.img.html
Place it in the "C:\angler-mhc19i" folder
Run your ADB/Fastboot then run these commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler-mhc19i\bootloader-angler-angler-03.51.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler-mhc19i\radio-angler-angler-03.61.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler-mhc19i\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:\angler-mhc19i\cache.img
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler-mhc19i\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler-mhc19i\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler-mhc19i\vendor.img
fastboot reboot
Wait for google to start, takes 15-20 minutes to update/optimize apps then install TWRP
Run your ADB/Fastboot then run these commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler-mhc19i\twrp-3.0.0-1-angler.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Click volume and reboot into 'recovery mode', if TWRP works just fine, then go ahead and install superSU.
Latest superSU
Download link: https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip?retrieve_file=1
install superSU through TWRP, remeber to wipe cache/devik
reboot into Andriod.
Congrats you're done.
If you have errors, I dont know what you did wrong or how you could have.
Edit: I had the link to Flashfire instead of SuperSU.
I didn't use FlashFire, as i wasn't sure from going from mmb29v to mhc19i would cause any issues
Also from what I am understanding, Flashfire doesn't update your radio, which i definitely wanted updated. I know it can, however it warns you that it may brick your phone, which i'm not trying to do.
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Does this wipe user's data?
Why did we need this? It's already all in my guide.
Heisenberg said:
Why did we need this? It's already all in my guide.
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^^This.
Thread closed.
Duplicate.
Please search before posting.
Thanks.
Related
EDIT: Noob to flashing stock images here. Need help on how to get the image to install on the device. This is my first ever Nexus device
So there's a new 5.0.1 system image out. I'm rooted, and I remember reading somewhere that the official OTA process won't work if you have modifications to the System partition.
So, I just want to check what I should do. Thanks.
Fastboot flash the images. Then reroot.
Awesome. I'm new to fastboot, and this is my first Nexus device. What is the procedure for flashing an official System image with fastboot?
TenderloinShadow said:
Awesome. I'm new to fastboot, and this is my first Nexus device. What is the procedure for flashing an official System image with fastboot?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56921581&postcount=33
That post left out flashing recovery. The download should have 6 files. I flashed recovery at the end (but I don't think it matters how you flash the files, I could be wrong though).
See link above, then you might as well just flash twrp recovery instead of factory recovery, then flash this SuperSU zip through recovery and you'll be rooted and updated.
Order of flash doesn't matter, and I wouldn't flash boot loader unless necessary.
di11igaf said:
See link above, then you might as well just flash twrp recovery instead of factory recovery, then flash this SuperSU zip through recovery and you'll be rooted and updated.
Order of flash doesn't matter, and I wouldn't flash boot loader unless necessary.
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I had TWRP installed before loading up these images. I decided to not flash recovery.img thinking I would be okay; but when I tried to reboot into twrp, I soft bricked. So I would still install the recovery.img first and then twrp. Everything is working properly now.
ericplatham said:
I had TWRP installed before loading up these images. I decided to not flash recovery.img thinking I would be okay; but when I tried to reboot into twrp, I soft bricked. So I would still install the recovery.img first and then twrp. Everything is working properly now.
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You're right, now that I think about it, I believe I had to do that as well last time I flashed a factory image.
I am unlocked, rooted and have custom recovery.... what is the procedure? Is fastboot the only way?
GatorsUF said:
I am unlocked, rooted and have custom recovery.... what is the procedure? Is fastboot the only way?
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maybe I'll write up a guide, but download the factory image, extract it. In there is a zip file, extract it too. Then Google 15 second adb install xda. That'll set up fastboot on your pc. Then boot into the bootloader and in a command window opened in the folder where the bootloader image is located run the commands:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img. Note, use the full name of the bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot -w
Open the folder where the boot, system, cache, system, and vendor images are located. Open a command window in that folder and run the commands:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash system system.img
Then you're done
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jd1639 said:
Then you're done
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He will still have to reroot and flash custom recovery... but you got 95% of the process :laugh:
So we have to go through this for updates rather than flashing a modified firmware, eh? damn
rank78 said:
So we have to go through this for updates rather than flashing a modified firmware, eh? damn
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Since its a small update you could probably get by just flashing the system and boot images. But I haven't tried it
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I'd flash everything as described to be safe, I just prefer simply flashing a zip and moving on.
Will updating thru adb wipe my device?
GatorsUF said:
Will updating thru adb wipe my device?
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You're using thru fastboot, not adb. They're different. But to answer your question the command fastboot -w does wipe your device. You could try it without that command but it may cause problems. Back your device up to Google first. Google had gotten really good at restoring the device after a flash.
You could also try just flashing the system and boot images, run those fastboot commands only and not the other ones. It should update to 5.0.1 without a problem.
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jd1639 said:
You're using thru fastboot, not adb. They're different. But to answer your question the command fastboot -w does wipe your device. You could try it without that command but it may cause problems. Back your device up to Google first. Google had gotten really good at restoring the device after a flash.
You could also try just flashing the system and boot images, run those fastboot commands only and not the other ones. It should update to 5.0.1 without a problem.
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Thanks, I have actually flashed a few times thru fastboot in the past so I'm not totally lost on the idea. I've always used tibu in the past, will Google restore my data too?
TenderloinShadow said:
EDIT: Noob to flashing stock images here. Need help on how to get the image to install on the device. This is my first ever Nexus device
So there's a new 5.0.1 system image out. I'm rooted, and I remember reading somewhere that the official OTA process won't work if you have modifications to the System partition.
So, I just want to check what I should do. Thanks.
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Drag and Drop or Copy/Paste Images to {}
STEP #1
fastboot flash bootloader {bootloader.img}
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Step #2
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot format system
fastboot erase boot
fastboot format vendor
fastboot format cache
fastboot erase userdata {optional}
Step#3
fastboot flash recovery {recovery.img}
fastboot flash system {system.img}
fastboot flash boot {boot.img}
fastboot flash vendor {vendor.img}
fastboot flash cache {cache.img}
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Step #4
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery {TWRP.img}
Step #5
got to TWRP recovery flash latest super su
reboot done enjoy
thanks @prdog1
fhem said:
Drag and Drop or Copy/Paste Images to {}
STEP #1
fastboot flash bootloader {bootloader.img}
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Step #2
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot format system
fastboot erase boot
fastboot format vendor
fastboot format cache
fastboot erase userdata {optional}
Step#3
fastboot flash recovery {recovery.img}
fastboot flash system {system.img}
fastboot flash boot {boot.img}
fastboot flash vendor {vendor.img}
fastboot flash cache {cache.img}
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Step #4
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery {TWRP.img}
Step #5
got to TWRP recovery flash latest super su
reboot done enjoy
thanks @prdog1
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Why erase recovery twice?
Just dont flash stock recovery
fhem said:
STEP #1
fastboot flash bootloader {bootloader.img}
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Help, I'm getting the folllowing error message: error: cannot determine image filename for bootloader-flounder-3.43.0.0114.img
and now I'm stuck. I've not done this in ages but couldn't wait and now I don't know what to do.
Double_U said:
Help, I'm getting the folllowing error message: error: cannot determine image filename for bootloader-flounder-3.43.0.0114.img
and now I'm stuck. I've not done this in ages but couldn't wait and now I don't know what to do.
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Hi, Double_U...
Are you sure you've typed the EXACT command..?
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-flounder-3.43.0.0114.img
Reboot the bootloader, enter fastboot, and try again.
Rgrds,
Ged.
Hey guys,
i've got the following problem: Unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP and other ROMs went hassle free and worked flawless until recently.
Now, after having to reflash a clean OOS 2.2.0, it says the bootloader is locked again. TWRP is still installed. When trying to unlock the phone, it just boots to TWRP (which shortly prints an error message, but its too short to read) and shows that the bootloader is still locked in fastboot.
The problem is similar to this one:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/opo-back-from-the-dead-story-of-a-brick.144155/
In that thread, a solution is pointed out -- namely, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54251992
The script is for OPO only, so I'm left in the rain. Do you guys know any other way out of my misery?
Rotpeter said:
Hey guys,
i've got the following problem: Unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP and other ROMs went hassle free and worked flawless until recently.
Now, after having to reflash a clean OOS 2.2.0, it says the bootloader is locked again. TWRP is still installed. When trying to unlock the phone, it just boots to TWRP (which shortly prints an error message, but its too short to read) and shows that the bootloader is still locked in fastboot.
The problem is similar to this one:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/opo-back-from-the-dead-story-of-a-brick.144155/
In that thread, a solution is pointed out -- namely, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54251992
The script is for OPO only, so I'm left in the rain. Do you guys know any other way out of my misery?
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Install stock recovery and unlock bootloader again...
I'll give it a try. Would you point me in the direction of where to find the recovery.img for that?
EDIT: Phew, did it. Your way worked. I can't even count anymore how often I wiped and reflashed the whole thing in the last 24 hours...
I have exactly the same problem. I have the stock recovery file. Can i just flash it with TWRP ? and stock recovery will be loaded? because i can't use fastboot to load i because its locked
reboot into twrp
copy Stock_recovery.img to device folder
go to install
at the bottom select install image
select stock_recovery.img
reboot into fastboot
in cmd type fastboot oem unlock
reboot into stock recovery
wipe data/cache
format data
install from usb
go to cmd again
sideload oxygen zip instalation
in cmd write adb sideload drag and drop oxygenos.zip
reboot
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3AIip-hiOnNaTVSQXk5bUgzVnM/view?usp=sharing - stock recovery
s3r3tin said:
reboot into twrp
copy Stock_recovery.img to device folder
go to install
at the bottom select install image
select stock_recovery.img
reboot into fastboot
in cmd type fastboot oem unlock
reboot into stock recovery
wipe data/cache
format data
install from usb
go to cmd again
sideload oxygen zip instalation
in cmd write adb sideload drag and drop oxygenos.zip
reboot
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3AIip-hiOnNaTVSQXk5bUgzVnM/view?usp=sharing - stock recovery
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Thanks man, you saved my life <3
*Download all necessary files*
Magisk v15.0 or newest available
Download ElementalX kernel @ elementalx.org
Download latest Magisk Manager from official xda thread
Download TWRP for Moto G4 (Athene)
from twrp.me
Unlock bootloader (Go to Motorola's official site)
Check Unknown Sources in Android settings under security tab.
Download and install ADB & Fastboot on your PC
Boot into fastboot by holding down vol down and power.
Once you see Android robot with text at the bottom, on your computer in cmd type "fastboot boot TWRP image path" ex: fastboot boot D:/TWRPimages/twrp.athene.img
Once phone boots to TWRP, TWRP will ask to make modifications to system. Keep read only. (Note: if is asks to install, always say no.) Next go to backup, and make backup. (Just backup what is selected by default: system, data, and most importantly, boot.img) Note: make sure to tell it to backup to SD, and make sure the SD card is formatted as portable, not adoptable. Note: you might need mount the card under Mount tab first before being able to select it.
Next, go to mount, and uncheck "keep system read only", and swipe to allow modifications. Go to install, and flash ElementalX, and set it up in the following screen. As we already have the turbopower charger, you don't need to enable USB fast charging.
Wipe dalvik cache, and flash Magisk. Then, wipe dalvik again, and power off.
Boot into Android to make sure everything works. Install Magisk app if it didn't appear in your apps drawer from the .apk you downloaded earlier.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Note: If you would like to flash TWRP instead, use "fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img" instead of fastboot boot.
Thank you for this tutorial! Is it required to install the ElementalX kernel?
Romano2K said:
Thank you for this tutorial! Is it required to install the ElementalX kernel?
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It appears to be. I tried it without ElementalX first and got to the point of installing Magisk then rebooting before my G4 went to brick with the flashing light. Same behavior occurred when installed SuperSU. After installing ElementalX everything worked fine.
To supplement this guide, here are a few more links and notes of what I did.
Links
The December 2017 Nougat ROM from here
G4 compatible Shreps TWRP from here
Current Magisk here
ElementalX for G4 is here
If needed, install Platform Tools and Android File Transfer
Steps
Install the ROM using these commands (on Mac):
./fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
./fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
./fastboot flash logo logo.bin
./fastboot flash boot boot.img
./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp-3.1.1-athene_shreps.img
./fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
./fastboot flash oem oem.img
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
./fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
./fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
./fastboot erase modemst1
./fastboot erase modemst2
./fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
./fastboot erase cache
./fastboot erase userdata
./fastboot erase customize
./fastboot erase clogo
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After running commands, restart bootloader w/o rebooting
Go into recovery w/o rebooting
Reboot
After booting into the OS, turn on Developer Mode (tap About / Build Number 8 times)
Go to Developer Options and turn on OEM unlocking and USB debugging
Copy Magisk and ElementX kernel to / using Android File Transfer (if AFT doesn't connect select USB config, change to charging then back to MTP to enable file transfer)
Reboot into Recovery, then Install Magisk and ElementX from TWRP
Performed on an G4 XT-1625, resulted was a rooted Nougat.
@Sanras, I followed your instructions and they went great on a republic wireless xt1625, thank you! But your post just says to boot into twrp, which means if I ever want to use twrp I have to connect my computer. Is there a special way to flash twrp instead of just booting to it? Because I tried flashing twrp but the phone wouldn't boot afterward. So I had to flash the stock rom and redo everything. Let me know and thanks!
supermaxkato said:
@Sanras, I followed your instructions and they went great on a republic wireless xt1625, thank you! But your post just says to boot into twrp, which means if I ever want to use twrp I have to connect my computer. Is there a special way to flash twrp instead of just booting to it? Because I tried flashing twrp but the phone wouldn't boot afterward. So I had to flash the stock rom and redo everything. Let me know and thanks!
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You should be able to flash TWRP. That's actually the most used method. I simply recommended booting and not flashing because it is easier to revert to stock for an update. However, you should be able to flash TWRP if you want with "fastboot flash recovery D:/TWRPimages/twrp.athene.img"
(Replace last part with image path on your computer)
Thanks Sanras,
Great guide, worked for me with no problems.
Anyone know how to approach security updates after rooting via this method?
Currently on Dec17 looking to update to Apr18 security patch just don't want to brick device.
Thanks in advance. :good:
Thanks. Sanras.
I got my phone bricked after restore my stock rom and try to install magisk to it. This solved my case also.
I just have to pay attention that just installing the kernel after try the magisk is not enough. Like you said:
* Install ElementalX kernel; wipe caches
* then install Magisk (again), and wipe caches again
Is this safe for Qualcomm variants like the Boost Mobile version?
chuman72486 said:
Is this safe for Qualcomm variants like the Boost Mobile version?
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Yes, my own G4 is a Snapdragon 617 (unlocked US Variant) XT-1625
SD Card Configured Adoptable
Sanras said:
*Download all necessary files*
Magisk v15.0 or newest available
Download ElementalX kernel @ elementalx.org
Download latest Magisk Manager from official xda thread
Download TWRP for Moto G4 (Athene)
from twrp.me
Unlock bootloader (Go to Motorola's official site)
Check Unknown Sources in Android settings under security tab.
Download and install ADB & Fastboot on your PC
Boot into fastboot by holding down vol down and power.
Once you see Android robot with text at the bottom, on your computer in cmd type "fastboot boot TWRP image path" ex: fastboot boot D:/TWRPimages/twrp.athene.img
Once phone boots to TWRP, TWRP will ask to make modifications to system. Keep read only. (Note: if is asks to install, always say no.) Next go to backup, and make backup. (Just backup what is selected by default: system, data, and most importantly, boot.img) Note: make sure to tell it to backup to SD, and make sure the SD card is formatted as portable, not adoptable. Note: you might need mount the card under Mount tab first before being able to select it.
Next, go to mount, and uncheck "keep system read only", and swipe to allow modifications. Go to install, and flash ElementalX, and set it up in the following screen. As we already have the turbopower charger, you don't need to enable USB fast charging.
Wipe dalvik cache, and flash Magisk. Then, wipe dalvik again, and power off.
Boot into Android to make sure everything works. Install Magisk app if it didn't appear in your apps drawer from the .apk you downloaded earlier.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Note: If you would like to flash TWRP instead, use "fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img" instead of fastboot boot.
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My Moto G4 has an SD card formatted adoptable. Is there a work around in step 6 to accommodate an adoptable SD card?
Thanks
rwruck said:
My Moto G4 has an SD card formatted adoptable. Is there a work around in step 6 to accommodate an adoptable SD card?
Thanks
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Sure. Instead of making a backup to the card, backup to internal storage. Then, before doing anything else, on your pc copy the files from the newly created TWRP folder on your internal storage. These are your backups. You can then proceed with the rest of the steps. Honestly, the backup isn't even necessary, it's just good to have in case something goes wrong.
Hi
I know it's a bit old now, but I'm unable to root my Nougat XT1641
I already have the whole stuff :
- BL unlocked ;
- TWRP installed ;
- all backups done.
But everytime I try to flash ElementalX/Magisk, it fails and ends in a bootloop.
Can someone have an advice to help me ?
Well, I used this : https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#patching-images
Patching my boot.img did the trick !
How can I lock the phone back after unlocking bootloader, rooting, installing Xposed?
Wipe installed custom ROM (System+data+cache+dalvik).
**Internal storage optional (You may have to flash TWRP again though).
Install MIUI recovery ROM pack through TWRP. Run MIUI initial setup. Reboot to fastboot and flash stock recovery, you can find stock recovery in MIUI forums. After that check for successful flash and successful system boot. Only then run the fastboot command to lock the bootloader :
fastboot oem lock
**Do not lock with TWRP. You'll hard brick your phone
***After flashing MIUI in TWRP flash lazyflasher or your device will be stuck
If you don't understand the complications in this method please ignore it, am sure there are some easier ways using MiFlash. Check MIUI forum for relocking and recovering to MIUI. If you wanna come back to the world of custom ROMs and Mods XDA is the place.
ArK96 said:
Wipe installed custom ROM (System+data+cache+dalvik).
**Internal storage optional (You may have to flash TWRP again though).
Install MIUI recovery ROM pack through TWRP. Run MIUI initial setup. Reboot to fastboot and flash stock recovery, you can find stock recovery in MIUI forums. After that check for successful flash and successful system boot. Only then run the fastboot command to lock the bootloader :
fastboot oem lock
**Do not lock with TWRP. You'll hard brick your phone.
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Thank You
BTW If you have the time could you write this more in steps like for a noob. If not it still kicks a$$ and thanks for reply
First you need to get rid of your current ROM and it's data. For that boot into TWRP and select wipe, in the list of partitions displayed select :
•System
•Data
•Cache
•Dalvikand confirm wipe. This step removes the ROM and data associated with it. Now the only thing you can access is TWRP and fastboot.
Also during wipe you can also select to wipe Internal Storage partition but after you do this you may lose TWRP also at the next boot. Now your phone can only boot into fastboot mode. So if you did wipe your internal storage also flash TWRP again from fastboot. If you ask how..:
•Download TWRP recovery from here
•Copy the downloaded file to any folder on your PC.
•Install ADB and fastboot drivers on your PC if you haven't.
•Reboot phone into fastboot mode(Power + Volume down) and connect to PC.
•Go to folder where your placed the TWRP image file.
•Open command prompt in that folder (Shift+right click mouse, open command window here)
•Type the following commands without the quotes :
" fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-mido.IMG "
•Now try rebooting into TWRP (Power + Volume Up). If you followed the steps right you should be able to.Remember this step is only if you decide to wipe internal storage also else it is completely not necessary.
OK now that you are left with a phone that only has TWRP we need a ROM to boot into, in your case you want a MIUI ROM. Download latest stable MIUI recovery ROM pack from MIUI website or just google if your having trouble finding it. For MIUI ROMs to successfully boot on a custom recovery you need to flash an additional zip called lazyflasher else your phone will be stuck at the MI logo. I'll attach the zip below. Okay so now since you have the required files copy them to your phone's internal storage.
Boot into TWRP and install the MIUI ROM zip first and the Lazyflasher zip after that. Reboot into system and phone should enter MIUI initial setup in some minutes(be patient MIUI initial boot can be long). Finish the setup.
Now you need to flash the latest stock recovery of your phone. I don't have it with me now so a simple google search will do the work. The procedure for flashing the recovery is the same as flashing TWRP which I have mentioned above. The only change you have do in the fastboot command line is the file name of your stock recovery.
After flashing check for successful boot, only then proceed with the relocking procedure as follows:
•Boot phone into fastboot mode
•Connect to PC
•Open Command prompt
•Type this fastboot command without the quotes :
" fastboot oem lock"•Once done reboot your phone.
Now you must have a relocked phone.
**Never relock your phone with any custom mods like custom recovery, custom ROM or even a MIUI which is rooted. Also be on 100% stock configuration before relocking device. Failing to do so will result in a hard brick.
***ATTACHED FILES ARE NOT MY WORK. CREDITS GO TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CREATORS.
Hello guys.
I have been in the android world for a while, but just got this device.
I had tried to install twrp with no success. I already have bootloader unlocked by me with no issues, following a tutorial here. When I flash twrp it shows success but when I try to go there ñ, it just goes to miui recovery. When I boot directly from fastboot with:
Fastboot boot twrp.img
It goes there with no issues but of course, data is encrypted. So I want to install it in order to format my data and be able to root. Any ideas?
I researched and found that one way is to install a dev rom, but I really want to remain on stable one.
Thoughts?
Jemec26 said:
Hello guys.
I have been in the android world for a while, but just got this device.
I had tried to install twrp with no success. I already have bootloader unlocked by me with no issues, following a tutorial here. When I flash twrp it shows success but when I try to go there ñ, it just goes to miui recovery. When I boot directly from fastboot with:
Fastboot boot twrp.img
It goes there with no issues but of course, data is encrypted. So I want to install it in order to format my data and be able to root. Any ideas?
I researched and found that one way is to install a dev rom, but I really want to remain on stable one.
Thoughts?
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Put a copy of twrp.img in your sdcard.
Put other copy of twrp.img in adb folder of your pc.
Type from a cmd with admin rights with device in fastboot mode connected to pc fastboot boot twrp.img and when you reboot to twrp slide allowing modifications and then flash your twrp.img through same twrp recovery
The first command will do that device can boot to twrp but it´ll not flash it in recovery partition.
The second action will flash it permanently onto your device.
Probably you´ll need to format data in order to can reboot to system again.
SubwayChamp said:
Put a copy of twrp.img in your sdcard.
Put other copy of twrp.img in adb folder of your pc.
Type from a cmd with admin rights with device in fastboot mode connected to pc fastboot boot twrp.img and when you reboot to twrp slide allowing modifications and then flash your twrp.img through same twrp recovery
The first command will do that device can boot to twrp but it´ll not flash it in recovery partition.
The second action will flash it permanently onto your device.
Probably you´ll need to format data in order to can reboot to system again.
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Thanks! I solved it after taking a look for a while. I do not have an sdcard, so I flashed it and then fastboot booted it, then I reboot recovery to make sure it was flashed and then formatted data. I worked flawlessly!