REQ: Blackview BV9900 Pro Root/Recovery - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I see that there's some activity previously for various Blackview phones, Is it too much to hope for that someone will be able to do something for this phone?

Hi, I own one Blackview BV9900 (no Pro) and managed to do some work on it. Pro version has pretty the same hardware, so it should work on it too:
- root works with no problems with Magisk (just download stock boot.img, update it with MagiskManager app and flash),
- I've also managed to build working TWRP recovery ROM and I think I'll try to push it to twrp repositories when find some time.

Where am I to find the stock boot.img?

rollerce said:
Where am I to find the stock boot.img?
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I found stock firmware officially shared on Blackview forum: http://bbs.blackview.hk/viewtopic.php?f=291&t=532819

Izzat going to work for the pro?

Can't say. Manufacturer haven't published firmware for pro version yet. It is likely to work since the hardware is similar to non-pro, but I've tested in only on non-pro version and it works.

It'll throw an error of it's not compatible, though?

Unfortunately it is not that simple. Even if it's not compatible it usually flashes successfully anyway and problems begin with boot from such partition (boot-loop etc.) and then you will need original ROM (or another compatible) to make device usable again.
Maybe try to ask on this Blackview forum if this non-pro images are compatible with pro version. I think there is huge chance for that.

Issues
Hey,
Have the BV9900 using Verizon. Since the 1st day using the phone I'm unable to receive calls from iPhones. Went to Verizon to see if they had a setting I missed. Nope. Had them dial my number from their iPhones and they all failed to connect. I can call out to iPhones. Contacted BV and was told to save an file and send it to them, which I did and the reply was no problem found.
They just pushed out an update, which after downloaded I now have an issue making ANY calls out. Sometimes it will connect for a few seconds and then fail. The only way to make a call now is be disabling the LTE Enhanced setting under Network. The side effect of doing that is nothing else works. No texts, news, anything!
I now see that someone else is also having the same issue.
This BV9900 replaced a BV9500 (the brick) and has zero issues with that phone. Yes its a different version of andriod, but still was able to receive and place any calls to anyone. I took the SIM out of the 9900 and put it in the 9500 and everything worked.
Not sure what to do as BV does not have an answer or appear to even care.
Thanks

Hi, finally managed to share my rooted boot and custom recovery images. Both have been successfully flashed into my BV9900 and worked fine. Maybe this can be useful to someone.
Recovery image with Twrp:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=313541
Boot image patched with Magisk (also you need to install MagiskManager app to manage root access in the system):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=313543

Can you assist me? When I restart into bootloader menu I get the annoying noise windows makes when you unplug something from USB, and the device manager window flashes. Fastboot devices returns with nothing even when phone is in fast boot mode.... GAH

I'm having the same problem with connecting in fastboot mode as well.

I'm using Ubuntu and didn't have any problems with connecting device via USB. Maybe try to install latest USB drivers (https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-blackview-bv9900-usb-drivers/) or run Ubuntu live (or install) and access device from it - it's really easy.

dzert127 said:
I'm using Ubuntu and didn't have any problems with connecting device via USB. Maybe try to install latest USB drivers (https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-blackview-bv9900-usb-drivers/) or run Ubuntu live (or install) and access device from it - it's really easy.
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This is honestly a completely useless answer. "Just use ubuntu" is not helpful.
As far as drivers, I've tried so many different options to no effect.

dzert127 said:
Hi, I own one Blackview BV9900 (no Pro) and managed to do some work on it. Pro version has pretty the same hardware, so it should work on it too:
- root works with no problems with Magisk (just download stock boot.img, update it with MagiskManager app and flash),
- I've also managed to build working TWRP recovery ROM and I think I'll try to push it to twrp repositories when find some time.
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I tried this before I saw this thread with the 9900 pro. The checksum or something doesn't add up with the flashed magisk edited boot.img and puts it in a boot loop.. I had to reflash the original boot.img. no root on my pro yet. Original IMG is 30ish megabytes and the patched one is 10mb. An I doing something wrong?
[Edit] I forgot to unlock bootloader. Did it with fastboot. The magisk edited boot.img flashed. Now that I have basic proof of rootability, I'll probably flash SuperSU instead.

Root for the BV9900 Pro?
pbsavages said:
I tried this before I saw this thread with the 9900 pro. The checksum or something doesn't add up with the flashed magisk edited boot.img and puts it in a boot loop.. I had to reflash the original boot.img. no root on my pro yet. Original IMG is 30ish megabytes and the patched one is 10mb. An I doing something wrong?
[Edit] I forgot to unlock bootloader. Did it with fastboot. The magisk edited boot.img flashed. Now that I have basic proof of rootability, I'll probably flash SuperSU instead.
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So Im confused. Did this method work for you in the BV9900 Pro or not?

mattchapa said:
So Im confused. Did this method work for you in the BV9900 Pro or not?
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The magisk root method works with the patched boot.img, though it is a systemless root only. I couldn't get a custom recovery to work yet but haven't look at it in a couple weeks. I was waiting for more people to get this device for it to gain momentum.

Thank you. I'll give it a go then.

I have the BV9900 PRO too and would love to get installed LineageOS GSI on it. Tried the unofficial TWRP 331 on my BV9900pro without success - boot loop. It looks like that the PRO is more different compared to the BV9900.
unofficialtwrp.com/blackview-bv9900-twrp-3-3-1-root/

still no successful Root/Recovery possible?
Can anyone help me to get TWRP recovery installed on the Blackview BV9900Pro, please ? Can't find a working TWRP for the Pro.
As written above, the version for the (non Pro) BV9900 doesn't work.
Thanks for any help!

Related

Unbrick Assistance Thread

Bricked your M5? Post here. I am one of three posters who have posted threads requesting assistance - we might as well create one thread where we can try and help each other.
My model? SHT-AL09 (C636). My story? I apparently made a bad change to my build.prop file, and had USB debugging disabled. I then probably dug myself a deeper hole trying to recover. I don't even get boot animation anymore. I'd happily pay someone to unbrick me.
The only potential progress I have made, is that I was able to install and successfully boot TWRP - although TWRP detects that I have no operating system installed and I am unable to mount any partitions except for my external SD card. Using TWRP's file manager, I can see that the system partition, for example, has not been entirely wiped, but many files seem to be missing. At the very least, TWRP allows me to turn the screen off without seeking to contantly reboot thereafter.
To install TWRP, I followed these instructions intended for Mate 9 owners:
duraaraa said:
This is TWRP to Mate 9/Android O, brought to you by FunkyHuawei.
It's just a preliminary build so I can't promise anything/everything will work! Keep that in mind. I'm not responsible if you brick your device.
EDIT: Does not work with Mate 10 series.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B45NCsO2AL_1NEh2aDFLM3JlYkU
It works on the Android O build here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/FunkyHuawei/comments/75uwkd/october_12_first_official_android_o_beta_for/
and the official European beta.
To install:
First, have Android O running. Unlock the bootloader. Download the twrp image.
Then, run in fastboot mode:
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp_android_o_mate9_a1.img
Then, reboot holding volume up, and you've got TWRP!
Note: With the Android O update, it is no longer possible to flash the recovery2 partition. Furthermore, the names of the partitions have changed. Please keep that in mind, and don't mess around too much with TWRP, to be sure you don't brick your system!
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Hmm ... I wanted to ask you whether you have the full OTA package for your device? So you should be able to extract all the partition images from there and to fastboot flash them. But I checked on HFF and I do not see a full OTA package matching your device yet.
AndDiSa said:
Hmm ... I wanted to ask you whether you have the full OTA package for your device? So you should be able to extract all the partition images from there and to fastboot flash them. But I checked on HFF and I do not see a full OTA package matching your device yet.
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I've tried flashing system.img/ramdisk.img from the c00 package. Maybe I have to wait for c636 firmware, or maybe I have to flash additional .imgs. I am pretty sure that the specs and hardware I have are the same as the c00.
I've tried flashing the entire update.zip file in TWRP...but as noted TWRP is unable to mount internal storage. I'm not sure if I need to wipe and reformat first. I also have no clue whether the TWRP build I installed is properly compatible with the device. I had nothing to lose by giving it a shot.
thref23 said:
I've tried flashing system.img/ramdisk.img from the c00 package. Maybe I have to wait for c636 firmware, or maybe I have to flash additional .imgs. I am pretty sure that the specs and hardware I have are the same as the c00.
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This will not work as the boot chain will be broken due to mismatching checksums. You need to have the correct images. To flash a OTA image you also need to have the standard recovery image installed ...
So...will someone correct please correct me if this is wrong?
If I were to flash a c00 oeminfo file, I could then install a c00 update.zip via dload folder?
Would c432 work as well (with a flashed oeminfo), even though the Euro hardware has different bands than my hardware?
There is now a full OTA on FF for C635.....still nothing for c636...
Finally, a full OTA is available for c636.
But the 'dload' method (update.app on an sd card) failed at 5%. And flashing ramdisk/recovery/erecovery/system images also failed.
Is this possibly because the OTA is B153, whereas my M5 was shipped B121?
(I hate to be that guy bumping his own thread, sorry)
I'm unbricked!
For those in a similar spot, looking to rebrand, or otherwise interested...
I finally e-mailed Funky Huawei for assistance. Their unbrick tool did not work. However, their e-recovery method worked perfectly (basically, you point your router's DNS to Funky Huawei, enter stock recovery and connect to wi-fi, and Funky Huawei's servers mimic Huawei's servers. If they do not have your firmware on their server, they will add it by request (provided it exists on the internet).
I paid $65 for a 30 day pass - a little steep, but I was impatient. I'm not sure if I could have gotten away with paying less. If you want to try and use my FH account over the next 30 days PM me (although I don't want to get carried away with that).
For those looking to rebrand, if you can flash an OEMinfo file successfully (FH has a rebrand tool and I have no clue how well it works), you should be able to use FH's erecovery method to flash firmware (don't blame me if something goes wrong).
One reason for the trouble I was having, if because I bootlooped after making a change to the vendor/build.prop file. This file was on the vendor partition, not the system partition, and for whatever reason the vendor partition cannot be flashed via fastboot (in theory it can be flashed, in reality it returns an error that doesn't have to do with the size of the partition).
Before reverting to FH, I finally got TWRP installled and functioning, and after all the attempts I made to recover my device, the same build.prop file which initially caused a bootloop was still in the /vendor folder. And TWRP wouldn't mount the system and vendor partitions as read/writeable - that was frustrating.
Now off to experiment with AOSP GSIs while I feel like I have little to lose...
Please help me
hello everyone,
i tried to rebrand my m5pro with help of ministryofsolutions. Something went wrong and my tablet (CMR-AL19) is stucked in the recovery mode. how can i fix it? Someone who ca help me? I will pay
Greeztings
Luigi
thref23 said:
Bricked your M5? Post here. I am one of three posters who have posted threads requesting assistance - we might as well create one thread where we can try and help each other.
My model? SHT-AL09 (C636). My story? I apparently made a bad change to my build.prop file, and had USB debugging disabled. I then probably dug myself a deeper hole trying to recover. I don't even get boot animation anymore. I'd happily pay someone to unbrick me.
The only potential progress I have made, is that I was able to install and successfully boot TWRP - although TWRP detects that I have no operating system installed and I am unable to mount any partitions except for my external SD card. Using TWRP's file manager, I can see that the system partition, for example, has not been entirely wiped, but many files seem to be missing. At the very least, TWRP allows me to turn the screen off without seeking to contantly reboot thereafter.
To install TWRP, I followed these instructions intended for Mate 9 owners:
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Bootloader locked. Can't flash roms. Stuck on oneplus logo

Something really weird happened while I was installing roms. Someone how my OEM got locked and I flashed and voila stuck on the oneplus logo. I have my fastboot working properly also got twrp installed. The thing is that my bootloader is locked so i cant flash and I cant unlock bootloader because I cant flash and set oem unlock. I know this is ****ed up and also my volume up key is not working so we have to work without that. . Whenevr i turn on the device the powered by android quickly disappears and i am in the fastboot. If I do oem unlock it sends me to the recovery. I am not sure why i can't OEM unlock in fastboot. I don't care about data and stuff. Just want the phone working. The unbrick guide wants me to press the volume up key to get to the qualcomm flashing. Unfortunately i can't do that. Need of dire help please ;_;
I kind of have the same problem as of 2 days (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/bricked-oneplus-x-unlock-bootloader-t3816387), which is kind of strange, as I haven't read anywhere else about it on the internet.
I'll be following this topic.
Japeroen said:
I kind of have the same problem as of 2 days (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/bricked-oneplus-x-unlock-bootloader-t3816387), which is kind of strange, as I haven't read anywhere else about it on the internet.
I'll be following this topic.
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I've solved it bud. IF you have a working recovery and bootloader. Flash the stock OS. It'll flash even though the bootloader is locked and then your can oem unlock and do whatever.
KenSha105 said:
I've solved it bud. IF you have a working recovery and bootloader. Flash the stock OS. It'll flash even though the bootloader is locked and then your can oem unlock and do whatever.
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That's good news! But I think I've tried that, but had no succes. Can you link me the ROM you've flashed?
Japeroen said:
That's good news! But I think I've tried that, but had no succes. Can you link me the ROM you've flashed?
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https://downloads.oneplus.com/oneplus-x/oneplus_x_oxygenos_3.1.4/
There.
KenSha105 said:
https://downloads.oneplus.com/oneplus-x/oneplus_x_oxygenos_3.1.4/
There.
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Thank you. I've tried it, but the problem is that I'm stuck with the Oneplus recovery, as I've mentioned in my post. From there, I have 2 options to flash:
1) from internal memory. When I click this, nothing happens (no new screen or anything, nothing)
2) from USB (adb sideload). When I try to sideload the ROM using this option, it starts promising, but after a few seconds, it just says 'Installation failed' without any reason why. Just like for all other ROMS.
So... No progress here. I've also tried to flash the stock recovery (even though it should be on my phone already, maybe another version) using fastboot, but my OPX won't take it because the bootloader is still locked.
Last resort: I'll try the Oneplus live chat tomorrow, but I do not expect any useful information from that...
Japeroen said:
Thank you. I've tried it, but the problem is that I'm stuck with the Oneplus recovery, as I've mentioned in my post. From there, I have 2 options to flash:
1) from internal memory. When I click this, nothing happens (no new screen or anything, nothing)
2) from USB (adb sideload). When I try to sideload the ROM using this option, it starts promising, but after a few seconds, it just says 'Installation failed' without any reason why. Just like for all other ROMS.
So... No progress here. I've also tried to flash the stock recovery (even though it should be on my phone already, maybe another version) using fastboot, but my OPX won't take it because the bootloader is still locked.
Last resort: I'll try the Oneplus live chat tomorrow, but I do not expect any useful information from that...
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Well guess what, they could solve it.
Or at least partly. It appears that Oneplus has an updated version of the tool used in the mega unbrick guide: MSMDownloadTool V2.1 instead of V2.0. This tool did it's job perfectly, OOS was also installed, in contrast to V2.0 of the tool. I ****ed it up again after that (oops), but found the tool V2.1 online here (https://github.com/finlayacourt/Oneplus-X-Recovery). Some files are missing here like the system.img, but I just copied them from the folder of tool V2.0 found in the mega unbrick guide. It didn't work as perfectly as Oneplus's tool, but at least I was able to install OOS from the Oneplus bootloader, which I wasn't able to before. So knowing that, in the end, the result is the same as for their tool. A working OS again, perfect! So now I can unlock the bootloader again and continue the adventure.
Now, what I've found is that the mainboard I have on my OPX is a newer version (if you search on Google for 'oneplus E1003_15', you'll find some things about it, not much though). I'm 99% positive that this caused all the problems I've encountered. It is why TWRP couldn't see any storage, why the stock Oneplus recovery couldn't see any storage, why the tool V2.0 didn't work and why V2.1 did work. If I wanted a working TWRP, I had to install a modified version of TWRP which is compatible with the newer version, from here: https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/...-1-oreo-rom-unofficial-onyx-8-1-x.867374.html (yes, once you're relying on German sites, you know you went very deep). After that, I could install LineageOS 14.1 again. I was unable to install the unofficial LineageOS 15.1 however, but knowing where I came from, what I've gone through and how much time I've lost on all of this, I think I'll just stick with LineageOS 14.1 until this baby can retire...
Got to say I only have very positive experiences with Oneplus and it's customer support, and this only adds to it!

Looking for custom rom for Ulefone Armor X Oreo 8.1

I am looking for a custom rom, minus the Google stuff, that will work on my Ulefone Armor X Oreo 8.1. I have a working TWRP recovery and have rooted it via Magisk but went back to stock after a few nagging problems.
The phone spec isn't wonderful so need something lighter but still having plenty of functionality.
Cheers
Charlie-Boy said:
I am looking for a custom rom, minus the Google stuff, that will work on my Ulefone Armor X Oreo 8.1......
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This specific device and Chipset is fairly new and there's very little on the forum that's specific to your device.
With that stated...
You have a Mediatek MT6739 (64 Bit) device that can be very helpful in that aspect.
Though I had located a few threads that won't be very helpful for you but, the following thread is about the best that your possibly going to find for your device at this point in time.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701283
It does take some time for developments to pop up on the forum for newer Mediatek Chipsets but, where there's a developer (with the same Chipset device), there's always a way depending on the level of difficulty.
I wish you the best of luck with your search!
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Charlie-Boy said:
I am looking for a custom rom, minus the Google stuff, that will work on my Ulefone Armor X Oreo 8.1. I have a working TWRP recovery and have rooted it via Magisk but went back to stock after a few nagging problems.
The phone spec isn't wonderful so need something lighter but still having plenty of functionality.
Cheers
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I'm also looking for that. But if I can get TWRP on it I'd probably try SU.
How did you get to install the TWRP? I found a few posts but was apprehensive about whether I can use SPFT to flash original stock ROM if things go wrong. I suppose that would be the easiest way.
For what I paid for the phone, it's a decent enough device.
Using SD card as internal memory always result in the total capacity being reported wrongly..256GB becomes 512GB with 50% occupied, 200GB becomes 256GB with 64GB occupied. Still waiting for their tech support to reply but unlikely they would.
Cheers!
I have rooted it several times and flashed the stock image several times too without a problem. Haven't used SU though I used Magisk.
.stupdroid.com/2018/07/Ulefone-Armor-X-root-twrp-.html
I do not have your issue with storage but my wireless charging mat today stopped charging but still lights up. Phone will still charge via cable. Trying to get a replacement mat.
I installed using SP flash tools on windows and Linux just to see the difference.
If you do a Google for Install TWRP ulefone armor x then you will get some information and relevant files.
Unlocking the bootloader via ADB is straightforward on Windows and Linux too. And then relocking it.
Regards
Charlie
Ibuprophen said:
This specific device and Chipset is fairly new and there's very little on the forum that's specific to your device.
With that stated...
You have a Mediatek MT6739 (64 Bit) device that can be very helpful in that aspect.
Though I had located a few threads that won't be very helpful for you but, the following thread is about the best that your possibly going to find for your device at this point in time.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701283
It does take some time for developments to pop up on the forum for newer Mediatek Chipsets but, where there's a developer (with the same Chipset device), there's always a way depending on the level of difficulty.
I wish you the best of luck with your search!
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Thanks for the input I will have a read.
Charlie-Boy said:
I have rooted it several times and flashed the stock image several times too without a problem. Haven't used SU though I used Magisk.
.stupdroid.com/2018/07/Ulefone-Armor-X-root-twrp-.html
I do not have your issue with storage but my wireless charging mat today stopped charging but still lights up. Phone will still charge via cable. Trying to get a replacement mat.
I installed using SP flash tools on windows and Linux just to see the difference.
If you do a Google for Install TWRP ulefone armor x then you will get some information and relevant files.
Unlocking the bootloader via ADB is straightforward on Windows and Linux too. And then relocking it.
Regards
Charlie
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Thanks for the info.
Cheers!
chooks06 said:
Thanks for the info.
Cheers!
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No problem.
Charlie-Boy said:
I am looking for a custom rom, minus the Google stuff, that will work on my Ulefone Armor X Oreo 8.1. I have a working TWRP recovery and have rooted it via Magisk but went back to stock after a few nagging problems.
The phone spec isn't wonderful so need something lighter but still having plenty of functionality.
Cheers
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Where did you get the TWRP for Ulefone Armor X. I've been trying to search it all over and haven't found anything. If possible can you please share a link? TIA
abhijeet715 said:
Where did you get the TWRP for Ulefone Armor X. I've been trying to search it all over and haven't found anything. If possible can you please share a link? TIA
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Code:
https://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-armox-x/
There are other places listed on Google.
Anyone had this in recovery mode?
Had also tried flashing the TWRP but it just didn't stick and was asking for a password on first launch.
Edit.. all links I tried point to the same location to download. Same files.
chooks06 said:
Anyone had this in recovery mode?
Had also tried flashing the TWRP but it just didn't stick and was asking for a password on first launch.
Edit.. all links I tried point to the same location to download. Same files.
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im also facing the same issue... kindly someone help.. ive explained my issue below:
Can someone confirm? My device is encrypted by default, so whenever i install TWRP it says to decrypt device. I tried the pattern, changed it to password, and pin still my device doesnt decrypt in twrp. I feel its a twrp bug, because when i set the device to ask pattern during boot, the same pattern/pin/password is accepted, but not in twrp.
I want to know 3 things:
1. Are your devices encrypted by default (i dont remember encrypting my device, I dont know how it is encrypted)
2. Are you facing this same issue of entering password when you reboot into recovery?
3. What is the purpose of the boot.img in the twrp zip? am i required to flash it before flashing the recovery, or does it remove encryption?
Charlie-Boy said:
I am looking for a custom rom, minus the Google stuff, that will work on my Ulefone Armor X Oreo 8.1. I have a working TWRP recovery and have rooted it via Magisk but went back to stock after a few nagging problems.
The phone spec isn't wonderful so need something lighter but still having plenty of functionality.
Cheers
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Charlie, could share how you got the TWRP working?
Have been fiddling around until battery showed -1%.. Had to go back to stock.
Thanks mate!
Choo ks
In the folder containing the TWRP recovery there are 3 files, boot.img, scatter, and recovery. You only flash recovery, you have flashed the boot image, ensure the checkbox is unticked after loading from scatter in SP tools. That is what I think you have done to get that result.
Follow the guide here. I did it a few times before success as I followed a guide from another site.
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/07/Ulefone-Armor-X-root-twrp-.html
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I think I installed magisk using this method, clearing dalvik and cache.
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/02/magisk-16.0-download.html
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Charlie-Boy said:
In the folder containing the TWRP recovery there are 3 files, boot.img, scatter, and recovery. You only flash recovery, you have flashed the boot image, ensure the checkbox is unticked after loading from scatter in SP tools. That is what I think you have done to get that result.
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That's what I did, using the downloaded scatter file. Was experimenting.
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Charlie-Boy said:
Follow the guide here. I did it a few times before success as I followed a guide from another site.
I think I installed magisk using this method, clearing dalvik and cache.
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Used the same guide. But TWRP came up with the decrypt data issue.
Did you have that issue?
chooks06 said:
Anyone had this in recovery mode?
Had also tried flashing the TWRP but it just didn't stick and was asking for a password on first launch.
Edit.. all links I tried point to the same location to download. Same files.
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You ignore the password and change the language to English from Russian. Just don't enter a password at all. The recovery won't stick as Android replaces it when you reboot. After you've completed other steps maybe OEM unlocking then it stays, or so I read somewhere.
chooks06 said:
That's what I did, using the downloaded scatter file. Was experimenting.
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Used the same guide. But TWRP came up with the decrypt data issue.
Did you have that issue?
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All of them are encrypted by default now. The password in TWRP should be ignored and just change the language and select storage etc.
abhijeet715 said:
im also facing the same issue... kindly someone help.. ive explained my issue below:
Can someone confirm? My device is encrypted by default, so whenever i install TWRP it says to decrypt device. I tried the pattern, changed it to password, and pin still my device doesnt decrypt in twrp. I feel its a twrp bug, because when i set the device to ask pattern during boot, the same pattern/pin/password is accepted, but not in twrp.
I want to know 3 things:
1. Are your devices encrypted by default (i dont remember encrypting my device, I dont know how it is encrypted)
2. Are you facing this same issue of entering password when you reboot into recovery?
3. What is the purpose of the boot.img in the twrp zip? am i required to flash it before flashing the recovery, or does it remove encryption?
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Yes all are encrypted.
Yes I get the same request for password which I ignored and selected language and carried on.
I do not know why boot.img is included it just gets in the way.
After installing TWRP unlocking OEM bootloader and all the rest including rooting it I decided it would be better to wait for a new ROM. All we need is a working TWRP and an unlocked bootloader to flash a new ROM and we have that. It doesn't work very smoothly and I felt it could be better which is why I went back to stock.
When I posted this request I didn't imagine others would try installing Magisk etc, waste of time really as you won't stay with it either. Best wait for a ROM I think.
Charlie-Boy said:
Yes all are encrypted.
Yes I get the same request for password which I ignored and selected language and carried on.
I do not know why boot.img is included it just gets in the way.
After installing TWRP unlocking OEM bootloader and all the rest including rooting it I decided it would be better to wait for a new ROM. All we need is a working TWRP and an unlocked bootloader to flash a new ROM and we have that. It doesn't work very smoothly and I felt it could be better which is why I went back to stock.
When I posted this request I didn't imagine others would try installing Magisk etc, waste of time really as you won't stay with it either. Best wait for a ROM I think.
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Im also unlocked and flashed twrp. I ignored the encryption message and proceeded, hit the storage sizes show 0, and neither can i access the storage to flash anything nor can i take backups. can you go to settings>security in your device, and tell me if your encryption says enabled? Tia
abhijeet715 said:
Im also unlocked and flashed twrp. I ignored the encryption message and proceeded, hit the storage sizes show 0, and neither can i access the storage to flash anything nor can i take backups. can you go to settings>security in your device, and tell me if your encryption says enabled? Tia
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Mine is the same encryption is enabled. I select external SD storage and I am shown the contents using the same procedure as yourself, I cannot tell you why this is so. I am using the same technique, same phone, same settings, same TWRP, maybe we have different SD card?
That is all I can think of by way of an explanation. It works perfectly for me. I also made a backup which I can select and restore without a problem.

Bricked 7T Pro Newb Help

Hey, I hope I posted this in the right section or that someone could help me. I am new to rooting and destroyed my brand new phone within a few hours.
So backstory I got a new 7t pro and immediately rooted it with no issue. So i installed some apps like greenify that require xposed module. I followed the guide on http://edxp.meowcat.org/ and had no problems until I installed the "riru - edxposed (sandhook) in magisk. After that i was in a bootloop but I managed to get into TWRP. So from there I (made it worse) attempted to delete the module but I couldn't find it in the file manager (the root directory had the data folder but not the corresponding /adb/modules in it). From there I accepted the fate of deleting everything and starting over so I pressed wipe data. Which didn't make any difference after reboot. So I pressed wipe system so now I can't boot into recovery or the bootloader. I am able to get into EDL mode but I still cant recover with MSM download tool.
Using the MSM downloader tool found here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/op7tpro-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-t4002909); I am able to communicate with my device however it always fails at around 265 seconds with the same error under Status of Communication column it says (in red) "FirehoseCheckRSP Failed, Errno: 258" and under the Status of Last Communication column it says (also in red) "Downloading super .img Failed"
If anyone needs more info please ask and any help would be greatly appreciated.
OK guess you can still get into bootloader download stock firmware from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/discussion-feedback-oxygenos-10-0-4-t4005323 then use fastboot to install
Should be good to go
chakid21 said:
Hey, I hope I posted this in the right section or that someone could help me. I am new to rooting and destroyed my brand new phone within a few hours.
So backstory I got a new 7t pro and immediately rooted it with no issue. So i installed some apps like greenify that require xposed module. I followed the guide on http://edxp.meowcat.org/ and had no problems until I installed the "riru - edxposed (sandhook) in magisk. After that i was in a bootloop but I managed to get into TWRP. So from there I (made it worse) attempted to delete the module but I couldn't find it in the file manager (the root directory had the data folder but not the corresponding /adb/modules in it). From there I accepted the fate of deleting everything and starting over so I pressed wipe data. Which didn't make any difference after reboot. So I pressed wipe system so now I can't boot into recovery or the bootloader. I am able to get into EDL mode but I still cant recover with MSM download tool.
Using the MSM downloader tool found here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/op7tpro-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-t4002909); I am able to communicate with my device however it always fails at around 265 seconds with the same error under Status of Communication column it says (in red) "FirehoseCheckRSP Failed, Errno: 258" and under the Status of Last Communication column it says (also in red) "Downloading super .img Failed"
If anyone needs more info please ask and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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How did you get Twrp, I thought there wasn't a compatible version for OnePlus 7T Pro yet?
slapman said:
How did you get Twrp, I thought there wasn't a compatible version for OnePlus 7T Pro yet?
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It isn't, but I guess this happens when you don't read before doing anything to your phone.
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Did you manage to solve your problem, or do you need further assistance ?
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Lossyx said:
It isn't, but I guess this happens when you don't read before doing anything to your phone.
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except for the fact that there is a compatible (unofficial) version and it was posted here weeks ago (https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3989333). while it's not a completed it is compatible and will boot but the lack of decryption support is why i was unable to access the magisk module to delete it. however it will mount system which is what it deleted during the wipe. so maybe you should read before you say their isn't one.
I did however figure out it was a driver issue even though device manager correctly read the ql_bulk_dump. using a virtual machine (or a different machine) with fresh drivers worked with no problem and since there were no suggested fixes or any description of this error anywhere "FirehoseCheckRSP Failed, Errno: 258". i hope this solution can help someone else who may experience this issue.
chakid21 said:
except for the fact that there is a compatible (unofficial) version and it was posted here weeks ago (https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3989333). while it's not a completed it is compatible and will boot but the lack of decryption support is why i was unable to access the magisk module to delete it. however it will mount system which is what it deleted during the wipe. so maybe you should read before you say their isn't one.
I did however figure out it was a driver issue even though device manager correctly read the ql_bulk_dump. using a virtual machine (or a different machine) with fresh drivers worked with no problem and since there were no suggested fixes or any description of this error anywhere "FirehoseCheckRSP Failed, Errno: 258". i hope this solution can help someone else who may experience this issue.
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Only because it boots doesn't mean it's functional and compatible. You shouldn't really be using TWRP at all. The lack of decryption support is just one of many things not working. It's needs major rework in order to work with the new partitioning system etc.
You said you wiped the data and system, which I assume you did from TWRP, which I suspect messed up the partitions and made you unable to boot into fastboot.
Glad you worked it out though, and I apologize if I sounded rude in my comment.
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Root guide

This bloke on youtube thinks he has it rooted.. maybe fake though..
The fact that the video says that you cannot update Magisk as the bootloader is still locked makes me think it might be legit..
Considering it is all done within the Android OS it is probably safe to try.. you might just have to factory reset if it causes issues.
Another option?
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Looks interesting, this phone would appeal to me more if I could root it.
If the root does work then how could you unroot it or would installing updates get rid of it and you need to root again?
I think root is possible, but until now I have not been able to find out exactly whether the Fastboot is locked or not. it is my first OPPO and so I have no experience with OPPO. even if it's BBK. it's not an OP 8. We can only hope that someone might want to open it here. But from the root on youtube and other websites I would be careful. I also couldn't find any firmware for the flash via MSM tool or download tool ... so at the moment with an unbrick it is not possible to restore it.
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Looks interesting, this phone would appeal to me more if I could root it.
If the root does work then how could you unroot it or would installing updates get rid of it and you need to root again?
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Factory reset should revert if the apps dont have revert option.
I'd like to see them show rooting an X2 Pro, rather than an A5s (CPH1909)
ordered one anyway... first phone without root in 11 years.. i hope i made the right decision.
It depends what you root for I guess. For me I currently root for adaway, viper, substratum themes and to change my font plus I recently run a module for various tweaks.
I used viper for my old wireless earbuds, I recently got new ones which sounds great without viper. Lots of apps now have a dark mode and I hear this phone has a beta mode that can turn other apps dark. Not changing font I can live with and the tweaks module is fun but not essential. Adaway I will miss. But for the first time in a while I'm not so fussed about root. I understand some people like it because you can flash ROMs when the device gets older. I survived for 18 months with a Samsung S8 plus without root so I know I can do it!
I need to decide whether to pre order the phone today or I miss out on the pre order bonus, I like it but don't think I can trade in my 7 pro, I love it a bit too much.
First and foremost adblock though you can do that without root. Second Sony Music magisk module for Android Auto. Third to debloat. 4th for some advanced Tasker tasks. I'm pretty sure I can get workarounds for most
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This bloke on youtube thinks he has it rooted.. maybe fake though..
The fact that the video says that you cannot update Magisk as the bootloader is still locked makes me think it might be legit..
Considering it is all done within the Android OS it is probably safe to try.. you might just have to factory reset if it causes issues.
Another option?
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I don't see how this can be legit. The video shows a different device and also the rooting tool is for mediatek based devices. The Oppo find x2 pro is based on Qualcomm chipset.
Can anyone confirm if VMOS work this phone? It may be the only way to use root.
Never heard of vmos sounds interesting!
Yeah VMOS is like running VMware or Parellel on Mac. It's easier than rooting an actual android device, but it also gives more battery drain and less intuitive. I have it on my Mate 20 pro, does anyone know if it works on find x2 pro?
Videos been removed. I really wish this phone had working twrp and magisk it'd be literally the ideal phone
I'm just waiting for a oneplus phone with a periscope camera, that will be the one to get as it will be like this phone but with working root.
Yeah miss root. First phone in a decade I have bought without it. Though mostly I use it for adblock though private DNS works very well
Really missing root on this phone. I wish it were available considering the Snapdragon processor
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So far, i have been able to Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking, this on the EE Network. Seems there is no TWRP Build Avail for the X2 Pro Yet. And i am unaware of any other way of Flashing the Magisk Zip Safely any other way.
I have also patched the boot IMG with magisk but there is no way to flash the file.
The recovery accepts only ozip files?
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I have also patched the boot IMG with magisk but there is no way to flash the file.
The recovery accepts only ozip files?
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How did you manage to Patch the Boot IMG?
Thanks Man!
I download the OTA ozip file from oppo. Decrypted the ozip, extracted the boot image & patch it with magisk manager:laugh:
Easy going but how I can flash the file:crying:

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