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I'm glad to introduce you the first Guide for Redmi note 10 on XDA community , how to flash custom recovery over stock mi recovery. It's easy and quick detailed guide, Let's start.
Pre-requisites:
1- Unlocked bootloader. ( Check-out )
2- Recovery IMG. (Check links section end-thread)
3- USB debugging enabled:
- Go to settings -> My device -> All specs -> hit build number 7 times till you see message ( you are developer now..)
- Then go to settings -> Additional settings -> Developers options -> Toggle on "USB debugging".
4- Download Minimal ADB Fastboot & install it.
Steps for PE, Lineage, OrangeFox Recoveries:
1- Download the custom recovery IMG and save it on your PC.
2- re-name the IMG file to easy name such as: flash_me.img
3- copy the IMG file to the "Minimal ADB Fastboot" installation Dictionary.
4- Run "cmd-here.exe" as Administrator.
5- turn off your device and hold the "volume down + power" to enter fastboot mode.
6- once you booted in fastboot plug-in your device with usb cable to PC.
7- type in cmd (Don't use it for TWRP RECOVERY) :
Code:
fastboot flash boot flash_me.img
This will keep you in fastboot after install done .
Type in cmd:
Code:
fastboot reboot
when you hit enter press and hold the volume-UP button till you boot to the recovery otherwise if booted to system you need to repeat steps.
Spoiler: This command for TWRP recovery (IMPORTANT)
Or you can use this command but not recommend for pe recovery or lineage
Code:
fastboot boot flash_me.img
this will boot auto to recovery
Note 1: We don't have Recovery partition so we used boot command!
Spoiler: Installation of TWRP recovery (Important)
• If you installed TWRP recovery you need to follow this step to keep your custom recovery alive and to just such as booted recovery for once then:
A- once you booted to twrp connect the usb to pc and copy the same ".img" file from PC to your device.
B- Go to "Advance -> Install Recovery Ramdisk".
C- select the image you copied. wait to be done.
Note 2: You can re-install (flash) stock Mi recovery at anytime with same steps (You can find it in zip file of stock rom as "boot.img". Or by flash stock rom
Links for Available Recoveries:
• TWRP recovery: [RECOVERY] [ALPHA] TeamWin Recovery Project
• OrangeFox Recovery:[OFFICIAL][RECOVERY] OrangeFox Recovery Project [R11.1][mojito][sunny]
• Pe recovery:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mojito-sunny/files/Recovery/PE_Aosp_Recovery.img/download
• Lineage Recovery download link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9TZFtyOSBezOVc3DXBGQXQCi0hEr6gq/view?usp=sharing
✓ All of them tested by me
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I'm glad to introduce you the first Guide for Redmi note 10 on XDA community , how to flash custom recovery over stock mi recovery. It's easy and quick detailed guide, Let's start.
Pre-requisites:
1- Unlocked bootloader. ( Check-out )
2- Recovery IMG.
3- USB debugging enabled:
- Go to settings -> My device -> All specs -> hit build number 7 times till you see message ( you are developer now..)
- Then go to settings -> Additional settings -> Developers options -> Toggle on "USB debugging".
4- Download Minimal ADB Fastboot & install it.
Steps:
1- Download the custom recovery IMG and save it on your PC.
2- re-name the IMG file to easy name such as: flash_me.img
3- copy the IMG file to the "Minimal ADB Fastboot" installation Dictionary.
4- Run "cmd-here.exe" as Administrator.
5- turn off your device and hold the "volume down + power" to enter fastboot mode.
6- once you booted in fastboot plug-in your device with usb cable to PC.
7- type in cmd :
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8- When it finished type this command, When the screen goes off, Immediately Press "Volume Up + Power buttons" to boot into Recovery mode. or you will reset all the steps of flashing
Code:
fastboot reboot
9- Done
Note : You can re-install (flash) stock Mi recovery at anytime with same steps.
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Where do we download custom recovery IMG for Redmi Note 10? thanks
Abdullah.Csit said:
View attachment 5268247
I'm glad to introduce you the first Guide for Redmi note 10 on XDA community , how to flash custom recovery over stock mi recovery. It's easy and quick detailed guide, Let's start.
Pre-requisites:
1- Unlocked bootloader. ( Check-out )
2- Recovery IMG.
3- USB debugging enabled:
- Go to settings -> My device -> All specs -> hit build number 7 times till you see message ( you are developer now..)
- Then go to settings -> Additional settings -> Developers options -> Toggle on "USB debugging".
4- Download Minimal ADB Fastboot & install it.
Steps:
1- Download the custom recovery IMG and save it on your PC.
2- re-name the IMG file to easy name such as: flash_me.img
3- copy the IMG file to the "Minimal ADB Fastboot" installation Dictionary.
4- Run "cmd-here.exe" as Administrator.
5- turn off your device and hold the "volume down + power" to enter fastboot mode.
6- once you booted in fastboot plug-in your device with usb cable to PC.
7- type in cmd :
View attachment 5268249
8- When it finished type this command, When the screen goes off, Immediately Press "Volume Up + Power buttons" to boot into Recovery mode. or you will reset all the steps of flashing
Code:
fastboot reboot
9- Done
Note : You can re-install (flash) stock Mi recovery at anytime with same steps.
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Actuallly there is no recovery partition in Redmi note 10....
And that partition system is the main issue why we are stuck with only initial pe recovery.....
Guide Updated:
- Introduce flash recovery as boot recovery guide.
- Added Clarification for flashing recoveries as boot for now.
- Added link to pe recovery.
zengin said:
Where do we download custom recovery IMG for Redmi Note 10? thanks
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The developer will open thread on XDA soon.
but you can download it here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mojito-sunny/files/Recovery/PE_Aosp_Recovery.img/download
Subhan. said:
Actuallly there is no recovery partition in Redmi note 10....
And that partition system is the main issue why we are stuck with only initial pe recovery.....
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So we will never see TWRP recovery??
bomberb17 said:
So we will never see TWRP recovery??
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No well that means it will be really hard....
because boot and recovery are in same partition and mistakes can cause problems in boot.img too...
Like PE Recovery is based and meant for 12.0.4
and if you flash in any other version wifi stops working
And also twrp and ofox dont support virtual a/b for now...
So devs will get it working...
But with time...
I see... So I have a few more questions:
1. What's the practical difference between stock recovery and PE AOSP recovery? Is it limited in some features somehow? (e.g. wiping cache/dalvik, directly installing roms without fastboot et.)
2. Can we root (i.e. flash Magisk) with PE recovery?
bomberb17 said:
I see... So I have a few more questions:
1. What's the practical difference between stock recovery and PE AOSP recovery? Is it limited in some features somehow? (e.g. wiping cache/dalvik, directly installing roms without fastboot et.)
2. Can we root (i.e. flash Magisk) with PE recovery?
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i also have same questions
with twrp vs asop recovery
Abdullah.Csit said:
Note 1: Until now there is only one recovery and it's has issues to access recovery partitions, The developer had to use boot partitions as recovery partitions, So if you downloaded Pixel experience recovery or any recovery for Redmi Note 10.
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I also don't understand this note. Specifically there is an "if" in the last sentence, but there is no "then"..
bomberb17 said:
I also don't understand this note. Specifically there is an "if" in the last sentence, but there is no "then"..
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It's an explanation for why we use "boot" command on cmd not the "recovery" command.
anyway, it's temporary method.
-Note edited.
thanks for you understanding
princesupernoah said:
i also have same questions
with twrp vs asop recovery
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Google it, a lot of information
Developers working hard. we should see it soon be patience.
bomberb17 said:
I see... So I have a few more questions:
1. What's the practical difference between stock recovery and PE AOSP recovery? Is it limited in some features somehow? (e.g. wiping cache/dalvik, directly installing roms without fastboot et.)
2. Can we root (i.e. flash Magisk) with PE recovery?
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1- Stock let you just wiping the data. custom recoveries give a lot of space to manage your device, such as: flashing, format specific partitions, removing password, backups, restoring,...etc
2- No, it's temporary solution for now you can root your device through fastboot.
Abdullah.Csit said:
1- Stock let you just wiping the data. custom recoveries give a lot of space to manage your device, such as: flashing, format specific partitions, removing password, backups, restoring,...etc
2- No, it's temporary solution for now you can root your device through fastboot.
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Thanks! - following up:
1. Can we flash .zip roms with PE recovery? Or do we have to do it through fastboot as well?
2. For root, is the process as this one here? https://c.mi.com/thread-1843805-1-0.html
3. When updated ROM comes out (e.g. MIUI 12.5?) do we have to flash recovery from scratch again?
bomberb17 said:
Thanks! - following up:
1. Can we flash .zip roms with PE recovery? Or do we have to do it through fastboot as well?
2. For root, is the process as this one here? https://c.mi.com/thread-1843805-1-0.html
3. When updated ROM comes out (e.g. MIUI 12.5?) do we have to flash recovery from scratch again?
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1- it's should be able for that's.
2- Yes, use the Fastboot method.
3- I didn't understand this point. But it seems you asking if everything will done by just flash the recovery rom then yes. It's will be done just hit reboot to system after flashing finished. Then you ready to go
bomberb17 said:
Thanks! - following up:
1. Can we flash .zip roms with PE recovery? Or do we have to do it through fastboot as well?
2. For root, is the process as this one here? https://c.mi.com/thread-1843805-1-0.html
3. When updated ROM comes out (e.g. MIUI 12.5?) do we have to flash recovery from scratch again?
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Until I know with the PE recovery you need to use sideload method to flash.
Abdullah.Csit said:
It's an explanation for why we use "boot" command on cmd not the "recovery" command.
anyway, it's temporary method.
-Note edited.
thanks for you understanding
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Welll umm there is no recovery partition...(Our dev said the same and checked the fastboot roms too no recovery partition exists and boot partition is handling boot and recovery images)
And flashing recovery in boot partition permanently replaces stock recovery
So its not a temporary method its permanent for us....
My 7-day wait for Mi Unlock ends tomorrow (my phone is sunny). So I suppose no TWRP recovery? Will try the PE recovery.. Fingers crossed!
bomberb17 said:
My 7-day wait for Mi Unlock ends tomorrow (my phone is sunny). So I suppose no TWRP recovery? Will try the PE recovery.. Fingers crossed!
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Only try pe recovery on 12.0.4
On other versions something things will break like wifi etc
And if you want to root on other versions
Use the boot image patching
Ok so I installed PE recovery under 12.0.4. It showed as "Active slot b", not sure what this means or if this makes any difference.
I must say its not useful compared to stock recovery.
Here are all the options it had:
Reboot system now
Apply update -> Apply from ADB
Factory reset
Advanced -> Enter fastboot, Reboot to bootloader, Reboot to recovery, View recovery logs, Power off.
So no wipe cache/dalvik (most important), no install .zip, no backup/restore. Also was getting some random system error messages which didn't look good.
The phone then updated itself to 12.0.5. The rom was replaced with stock rom by itself. No point in doing the whole process from scratch, given the reported glitches.
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[SIZE=+2]OnePlus Two[/SIZE]
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This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the OnePlus Two. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
[size=+1]Prerequisites[/size]:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You'll find universal adb/fastboot drivers here, download it and follow the installer, then reboot your PC.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into fastboot mode (power + volume up) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
[SIZE=+1]Index[/SIZE]
How To Unlock Your Bootloader
How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
How To Root Your Stock Rom
How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System
[SIZE=+1]1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader[/SIZE]
If you're on Hydrogen OS you'll need to go into Developer Options and enable unlocking first.
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume up).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
The device will now go through the automated unlocking process, just let it do its thing and it'll boot up into Android.
Depending on the model of your device you may be greeted with a screen displaying Chinese text after issuing the fastboot oem unlock command. This screen requires your input to continue, the top option translates to proceed and the bottom option translates to cancel. Choose the appropriate option.
Go back to fastboot mode and issue this command to ensure that it worked:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
You'll see multiple lines of text on the screen, this is the one you need to pay attention to:
Code:
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
As long as that says true you've successfully unlocked your bootloader.
You can now reboot your phone using this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
[SIZE=+1]2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader.
Download the recovery of your choice. Here's a link for official TWRP:
https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus2
Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(Replace <filename> with the actual filename of the recovery, the recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Wait for the recovery to flash, it'll only take a few seconds, you'll get a finished message in your command prompt window once it's done. It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Use the recovery button combo (power + volume down) to boot directly into recovery now, once you've booted into TWRP once you can reboot the phone as normal.
[SIZE=+1]3. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
[SIZE=+1]4. How To Root Your Stock Rom[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
First you need to download SuperSU.
Enter TWRP recovery via the advanced power menu (or power + volume down).
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have SuperSU stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed SuperSU you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.
[SIZE=+1]5. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
You will also need to install the appropriate gapps package directly after installing the ROM.
Once you've installed all necessary zips you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
[SIZE=+1]6. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A custom kernel can open up a new level of control over your device, such as overclocking/underclocking, undervolting, changing governors, changing I/O schedulers, adjusting colour calibrations, adjusting sound calibrations, and many other options.
Download a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
Check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Enter TWRP recovery.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to the kernel and select it.
Swipe to install.
You'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
Once your phone has booted up you can use a kernel tuning app to change governors, I/O scheduler, clock speed, and other options. Some of the popular kernel apps are Trickster Mod, No Frills, Kernel Tuner, Kernel Auditor, and many more.
[SIZE=+1]7. How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
There may come a time when you accidentally wipe your OS while trying to perform a basic cache wipe in recovery. Don't laugh, it can happen to the best of us. The best way to insure yourself against being stuck in recovery is to keep a ROM zip or a TWRP/CWM backup (a nandroid backup) on your sd card at all times.
This solution seems like common sense but apparently there are quite a few people out there who don't store a ROM or backup on their phone. You might think it's easy to just mount the OTG storage and copy a ROM across to your phone from your PC (which is definitely an option), but there's always a chance that you won't be near your HDD or sd card at the time, or it won't recognise your phone properly. Basically you need to insure yourself against Murphy's law.
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Lel We even dunno device specs and we've started! Love it! xD
Maybe add one more section : Backup EFS.. Might be helpful!
regalstreak said:
Lel We even dunno device specs and we've started! Love it! xD
Maybe add one more section : Backup EFS.. Might be helpful!
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Once we have a partition layout for the device I can add things like EFS backup, at the moment it's just the basics.
awesome and all, but could you remove the fake pictures of the OPT, as they are very misleading
swejo01 said:
awesome and all, but could you remove the fake pictures of the OPT, as they are very misleading
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They're temporary. Once we have official marketing material they'll be replaced.
Heisenberg said:
They're temporary. Once we have official marketing material they'll be replaced.
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cool, everyone on the OP forum is freaking out lol
Heisenberg said:
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@Heisenberg: wow !!! This is the best post I'v ever seen,which inlcudes every bits and pieces that we need to know in android ! I think this shud be shared to all other threads which are for the noobs! Well explained and neatly presented!
Thanks a tonn Heisenberg
Thread closed until this device drops. Will re-open then.
kang85 said:
OnePlus Two
Stock Rom
Hello I bought OnePlus2 Chinese version I want to change Stock Rom oxygen the international version you can help
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You'll have to wait until the international version is available.
this device has dropped, please re open thread.
It is open...
Can you please list the custom Recovery for OP2. Thanks for the Thread.
Sanjeev31aug said:
Can you please list the custom Recovery for OP2. Thanks for the Thread.
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There is none yet.
Also no root yet
inffy said:
There is none yet.
Also no root yet
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I have TWRP and root on mine. Both working flawlessly.
khr0n0s said:
I have TWRP and root on mine. Both working flawlessly.
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Yeah my bad. Just found and now rooted and Twrp installed
Sent from my Oneplus 2 using Tapatalk
Where can I find the TWRP for One plus two? Thank you in advance
Yes, please. I got mine this morning, but I can't root it since I don't which TWRP I gotta get.
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If you're unsure about something please read the FAQ section in post #3 before creating a post to ask a question.
Prerequisites
Always update your phone to the latest build available before starting the unlocking/rooting process. This guide is always current/correct as per the requirements of the most recent build available.
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides.
Google have finally decided to allow us to install adb & fastboot without needing to install the entire Android SDK. Hurrah! What does this mean for you? Much less mucking around. Grab the appropriate version for your OS:
Platform tools for Windows | Google USB driver for Windows
Platform tools for Linux
Platform tools for Mac
Main Page
Simply download and extract the archive (and follow the linked instructions for the Google USB Driver for Windows). Once you've extracted the download you should have a platform-tools folder, within that folder you should see fastboot and adb. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into the bootloader (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
Please see older method for installing adb/fastboot here:
You must have Java installed and up to date in order to use the SDK Manager, please ensure that this is taken care of before installing the SDK.
Please do not install adb/fastboot via any means other than the Android SDK, using other tools (like Minimal adb & fastboot) can lead to an outdated setup and various problems with flashing. You've been warned, other tools will not be supported in this thread.
Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library, Google USB Driver
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into the bootloader (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Quick Tips
How to boot into the bootloader:
Power off your device. Once it's powered off hold power + volume down and the phone will boot into the bootloader. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the bootloader directly from Android (root required).
How to boot into recovery:
Boot into the bootloader (see above), use the volume keys to scroll through the options and use the power button to select the recovery mode option. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the recovery directly from Android (root required).
Index
Post #1
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
3. How To Decrypt Your Data Partition
4. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
5. How To Make An EFS Backup With TWRP Recovery
6. How To Root
Post #2
7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
8. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
9. How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM
10. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock)
11. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock But Leaving Internal Storage Intact)
12. How To ADB Sideload an incremental OTA update package.
13. How To ADB Sideload a full OTA update package.
14. How To Update To Android 7.0 Nougat
FAQ can be found in post #3!
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
Go into Settings/About Phone, scroll down and click on “build number†continuously until you see a toast notification telling you that you've enabled Developer Options. Go back to your Settings menu and enter Developer Options, scroll down and click on the “Enable OEM Unlock†checkbox, also make sure you enable USB Debugging while you're in the Developer Options menu.
Power off your phone then boot into the bootloader (power + volume down).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue the unlock command:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should now see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to confirm if you're sure you want to go ahead.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Allow everything to go ahead and once finished you can disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, each time your phone boots up you'll be greeted with a warning that says "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader". This is nothing to worry about, it's normal to see this when you have an unlocked bootloader. You can't remove it, as long as your bootloader is unlocked it will stay there.
Important: do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see section 10 of this guide for full instructions on how to return to stock.
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
Download the latest TWRP Recovery.
Make sure you check the md5 of the file to verify its integrity (where possible).
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Boot into the bootloader. Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(The recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Use the volume keys to scroll and power key to select the Reboot Bootloader option. Once the phone has booted back into the bootloader you can use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to boot into your newly flashed recovery. It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
When TWRP boots up you'll be asked whether you want to allow system modifications or to keep it read-only, choose to allow system modifications, there's no benefit to keeping it read-only.
On Nougat you need to flash SuperSU after booting into TWRP otherwise TWRP won't stick (see section 6).
Do not flash the version of SuperSU that TWRP offers to flash for you in order to give you root, it is not compatible and will cause problems. When you attempt to reboot out of TWRP it will tell you that it's detecting that you don't have root and it will offer to root for you, skip past this.
3. How To Decrypt Your Data Partition
This is no longer necessary as long as you use TWRP 2.8.7.1 or newer, unless you are using the Android N developer preview, in which case you must decrypt.
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
TWRP recovery cannot decrypt your data partition at this stage. In order for TWRP to be able to read/write on your data partition (to root or create a nandroid backup) you will need to format it, a format will remove encryption.
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter this command:
Code:
fastboot format userdata
Please note: this will erase all user data from the device!
Once the process has completed you can either reboot normally:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Or you can reboot back to the bootloader in order to undertake another task:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
4. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Warning: before you make a backup with TWRP you must remove all lockscreen security. If you do not do this you will not be able to unlock your device after restoring your backup (entering your pin will result in an "incorrect pin" message), you'll be forced to perform a factory reset to boot into Android. To remove lockscreen security go to Settings>Security>Screen Lock and set it to swipe/none.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
Boot into TWRP and select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boor boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
Note: If you happened to forget to remove lockscreen security (PIN/Pattern/Fingerprint) before creating your backup, and you cannot get into your OS after restoring, you can do the following to fix the issue. Boot into TWRP and use the built in file manager to delete /data/sytem/locksettings.db. This should be enough to get you into your OS again. If it isn't you can also try deleting /data/system/locksettings.db-shm and /data/system/locksettings.db-wal. If this still doesn't fix your issue you can delete /data/system/gatekeeper.password.key and /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key.
5. How To Make An EFS Backup With TWRP Recovery
An EFS backup is very important to have, if your EFS partition becomes corrupt you will have no IMEI, and therefore will not be able to use the phone as a phone. Making an EFS backup is insurance against this catastrophic event. Without a backup, restoring your EFS can be extremely difficult or impossible. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
Boot into TWRP and select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, make sure only the EFS box is selected, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few seconds. Keep a copy of the backup on your phone and also keep another copy somewhere safe.
6. How To Root
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Download the latest root version (Magisk, SuperSU) of your choosing to your phone:
Magisk Stable
Magisk Beta
SuperSU Stable
SuperSU Beta
Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the install menu.
Navigate to where you have the root zip stored on your internal storage and select it.
Swipe to install.
Once the zip has installed you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.
Do not flash the version of SuperSU that TWRP offers to flash for you in order to give you root, it is not compatible and will cause problems. When you attempt to reboot out of TWRP it will tell you that it's detecting that you don't have root and it will offer to root for you, skip past this. You do have root, ignore this every time it comes up.
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7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device. You'll also need to find out what build your ROM is based on and download the vendor image for that build, you'll find the latest in my index here.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your internal storage and select it. You can hit the "add more zips" button now to queue up your gapps package to be flashed after the ROM zip.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
Hit the home button once everything has finished installing.
Install the appropriate vendor image.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Click the "install image" button in the bottom-right corner.
Navigate to where you have the vendor image stored on your internal storage and select it.
You'll now be asked which partition to flash the image to, select vendor.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed all necessary zips/images you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button and you'll boot into your new ROM.
8. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
A custom kernel can open up a new level of control over your device, such as overclocking/underclocking, undervolting, changing governors, changing I/O schedulers, adjusting colour calibrations, adjusting sound calibrations, and many other options.
Download a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
Check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Enter TWRP recovery.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to the kernel and select it.
Swipe to install.
You'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button.
Once your phone has booted up you can use a kernel tuning app to change governors, I/O scheduler, clock speed, and other options. Some of the popular kernel apps are Kernel Auditor, Trickster Mod, No Frills, Kernel Tuner, and many more.
9. How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This method does not wipe your data, so you will keep your apps and settings. You should have no problems, however, if you experience problems you may need to perform a factory reset and flash again. Make a backup first and transfer it to your PC.
Download the latest build via the appropriate factory images for your model (Nexus 6P/Angler) here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img (not present on Android 7.1.2 and above)
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Once all operations are complete you can reboot the device.
You'll have to flash SuperSU again now, plus add any mods that you previously had.
10. How To Flash The Factory Images (And Return To Stock)
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This section will explain how to return the phone to be like it was when it came out of the box. This will wipe everything from the phone. If you wish to flash the factory images without wiping your personal data from the internal storage please move on to the next section.
Go to Settings/Backup & Reset and perform a factory data reset. This will remove all of your user data from the device (apps, settings, photos, music, etc).
Download the appropriate factory images for your model here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img (not present on Android 7.1.2 and above)
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
If you wish to you can also relock the bootloader with this command:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
(This command will wipe all user data from the device)
Important: do not lock the bootloader unless you have first flashed the stock images. Locking the bootloader while you have a custom recovery installed can result in a brick. Please also note that the locking procedure will wipe all user data from the device.
Once all operations are complete you can reboot the device.
11. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock But Leaving Internal Storage Intact)
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This section will explain how to return the phone to be like it was when it came out of the box, except it will not wipe any of your personal data (photos, music, etc) from the internak storage.
Download the appropriate factory images for your model here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img (not present on Android 7.1.2 and above)
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the wipe menu, select advanced wipe, check only the data box and swipe to wipe.
Go to the TWRP main menu and enter the reboot menu, select bootloader. The phone will now boot into the bootloader, once it has you can connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
12. How To ADB Sideload an incremental OTA update package.
Prerequisites: Completely stock setup (the only modification allowed on the phone is the unlocked bootloader).
Download the appropriate OTA zip from my index. OTA updates must be taken in order so you must select the right zip. For example, if you're currently on the MMB29Q build you must select the MMB29Q --> MHC19I zip. The filename will be quite long so to make things easier you can rename it to something easier. For the purposes of this guide let's say we'll rename it to "ota.zip". Place the file in your fastboot folder on your PC.
Boot into the bootloader, use the volume buttons to scroll the options and use the power button to select recovery mode.
Once the phone has booted into the stock recovery (you should see Andy Android with an exclamation mark) hold power and tap volume up to get into the recovery menu. Use the volume buttons to scroll and use the power button (you might need to hold it) to select "apply update from adb".
On your PC navigate to your fastboot folder, hold shift and right-click your mouse, select "open command prompt here". Issue the following command:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
Wait for the operation to complete (it'll tell you once it's finished) and once it's all done you can reboot your phone, the first boot might take a while.
13. How To ADB Sideload a full OTA update package.
Prerequisites: Completely stock setup (the only modification allowed on the phone is the unlocked bootloader).
Download the OTA zip that you want to upgrade to from my index. You don't need to be on any specific build prior to flashing a full OTA package. You can only move to a higher build though. The filename will be quite long so to make things easier you can rename it to something easier. For the purposes of this guide let's say we'll rename it to "fullota.zip". Place the file in your fastboot folder on your PC.
Boot into the bootloader, use the volume buttons to scroll the options and use the power button to select recovery mode.
Once the phone has booted into the stock recovery (you should see Andy Android with an exclamation mark) hold power and tap volume up to get into the recovery menu. Use the volume buttons to scroll and use the power button (you might need to hold it) to select "apply update from adb".
On your PC navigate to your fastboot folder, hold shift and right-click your mouse, select "open command prompt here". Issue the following command:
Code:
adb sideload fullota.zip
Wait for the operation to complete (it'll tell you once it's finished) and once it's all done you can reboot your phone, the first boot might take a while.
14. How To Update To Android 7.0 Nougat
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This method does not wipe your data, so you will keep your apps and settings. You should have no problems, however, if you experience problems you may need to perform a factory reset and flash again. Make a backup first and transfer it to your PC.
Download the Nougat factory images for your model (Nexus 6P/Angler) here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
You can skip flashing the recovery if you wish, but even if you do the stock recovery may be patched on the first boot anyway. So you'll need to flash TWRP and SuperSU again if you need/want those, as well as any other system modifications you may have had.
Note: Do not flash the userdata.img
Once all commands/flashes are complete you can reboot the device:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You'll have to flash SuperSU again now, plus add any mods that you previously had.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I boot into the bootloader?
Power off your device. Once it's powered off hold power + volume down and the phone will boot into the bootloader. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]adb reboot bootloader[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the bootloader directly from Android (root required).
2. How do I boot into recovery?
Boot into the bootloader (see above), use the volume keys to scroll through the options and use the power button to select the recovery mode option. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]adb reboot recovery[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the recovery directly from Android (root required).
3. When issuing the fastboot flashing unlock command it doesn't work, I only get a list of possible commands. What's going on?
This is usually due to having an outdated adb/fastboot setup. If you installed adb/fastboot by any means other than via the Android SDK this is probably the cause. Visit the prerequisites section in the beginning of this guide to properly install adb/fastboot and ensure that it's up to date.
4. After unlocking the bootloader I get a message that says "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader". What's going on? Can I get rid of it?
This is nothing to worry about, it's normal to see this when you have an unlocked bootloader. You can't remove it, as long as your bootloader is locked it will stay there.
5. How do I take an OTA or update if I have root or other system modifications on the stock ROM?
You can't take an OTA update while you have root or any system modifications. You'd need to use fastboot to flash the system, boot, and recovery images. It's much easier to just flash the newer build with fastboot, see section 9 of this guide for full instructions.
6. Does taking an OTA update wipe my user data?
No, it doesn't.
7. Do I need to make an EFS backup?
Yes. Absolutely yes. An EFS backup is extremely important, if your EFS partition becomes corrupt your IMEI will disappear and you will not be able to use the phone as a phone. Without a backup it can be extremely difficult (or impossible) to restore your EFS.
8. Do I need to flash the userdata.img from the factory images?
You should never flash the userdata image. It doesn't take into consideration the storage capacity of the device and always allocates 32gb of storage. This is ok for the 32gb model, but for the 64gb and 128gb models you'll end up with much less storage capacity than you should have. If you wish to wipe your internal storage you'd use the following command instead:
Code:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]fastboot format userdata[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
thanks
works great
The_android_Modder said:
works great
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Lol, how?
Heisenberg said:
Lol, how?
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Magic
tyvar1 said:
Magic
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xxtruplayaxx16 said:
lmao
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He must be from the future...
The_android_Modder said:
works great
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thank you for the morning lolz
If we wanted, could we just go to step 4, and not do the rest? I.e just root stock and leave it as is?
Is that safe?
If it is, can I flash a rom on later?
Thanks
(I know the device isn't out yet, just getting prepared for it.)
tf2manu994 said:
If we wanted, could we just go to step 4, and not do the rest? I.e just root stock and leave it as is?
Is that safe?
If it is, can I flash a rom on later?
Thanks
(I know the device isn't out yet, just getting prepared for it.)
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No, because you need a custom recovery in order to flash SuperSU, and you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery. Why not just unlock the bootloader?
Heisenberg said:
No, because you need a custom recovery in order to flash SuperSU, and you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery. Why not just unlock the bootloader?
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Ah you misunderstood me, I mean like do all steps upto 4, and then not do the rest?
Sorry for misunderstanding
tf2manu994 said:
Ah you misunderstood me, I mean like do all steps upto 4, and then not do the rest?
Sorry for misunderstanding
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Ahh ok, now I understand. Yes of course, they're not actually steps that all need to be completed, they're just numbered sections. So if all you want to achieve is to root your stock ROM then you only need to follow steps 1-4.
Hemm sorry but are we talking about a phone that doesn't exist?
Fentadroid said:
Hemm sorry but are we talking about a phone that doesn't exist?
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It certainly does exist, it just hasn't been released yet. And as it says in the OP these processes remain virtually unchanged from model to model in the Nexus line.
Heisenberg said:
It certainly does exist, it just hasn't been released yet. And as it says in the OP these processes remain virtually unchanged from model to model in the Nexus line.
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I hope that too!!!
Great Job
Thanks for your Hardwork:good:
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.
Forgive My Poor English
I already post the recovery to develop section at HERE
RECOVERY FOR MI 8 SE
DOWNLOAD
drive.google.com/open?id=1X39kp3oBz-SYD-fNK-uEgD6VlUUG-WMq
HOW TO FLASH
Power off your phone and press volume down key and press power key to boot to Fastboot Mode
Download Fastboot tools...(Sorry I can't provide this tool)
open a command line(cmd or powershell in windows) and change directory to the directory where fastboot tool locate(cd PATH/TO/FASTBOOT/TOOL), then you can use fastboot simplely
use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery [PATH TO THE IMAGE FILE YOU DOWNLOADED]
to flash
then use
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
to boot the recovery
IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED,but you wanna try it
You can use
Code:
fastboot boot [PATH TO THE IMAGE FILE YOU DOWNLOADED]
to boot the recovery(not flash recovery)
(not sure 100% success)
Do anything on YOUR OWN RISK
Pictures(and How to set language to English )
Pictures:
And How to set language to English(almost TWRP recovery can use this way)
Decrypt data partition (input your password or you cant mount data partition)
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Next screen is 'Keep system partition read-only'
Left bottom is keep system RO,Right Buttom is change Language(no pic )
this is the Main screen and you can follow these steps to change Language to ENGLISH
Finally, something to start with
bao lu your QQ number
i dont understand why the board name is sirius... there is one allready , some Sony xperia z2
I hope you will post a little more detailed installation ...
Xiaomi devices:
Install TWRP via Fastboot mode, then install our ROM
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot boot twrp.img
This will be all?
I presume i have to rename the recovery-TWRP-3.2.1-0629-XIAOMI8SE-CN-wzsx150.img to twrp.img ?
marcel112 said:
I presume i have to rename the recovery-TWRP-3.2.1-0629-XIAOMI8SE-CN-wzsx150.img to twrp.img ?
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You don't need to rename any file to flash. For simplicity yes if you like.
_katho_ said:
You don't need to rename any file to flash. For simplicity yes if you like.
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ok, let me refrace:
If i like to flash this recovery for the SE, for it to work, i have to follow the two comments, after renaming the .img to twrp.img
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot boot twrp.img
After format data - reboot to recovery - wipe dalvik/etc... Install xiaomi.eu rom.
Stuck by bootloop
marcel112 said:
ok, let me refrace:
If i like to flash this recovery for the SE, for it to work, i have to follow the two comments, after renaming the .img to twrp.img
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot boot twrp.img
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Yes, that should work, it's the usual way to flash twrp.
i tried today to flash twrp, unsuccessfully
I installed fastboot and adb drivers ( flashed miui 10 beat using mi flash tool allready )
I enter fastboot on device
i open cmd prompt
i first enter: fastboot devices, then i get respons with devices number
When i enter command: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
i get :
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (29856 KB)...
but thats it........ nothing happens anymore!!
I tried and waited long time
Who can tell me what is going wrong
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I can put the phone in fastboot mode....
As soon as i connect phone to laptop, it takes 1 sec , then phone goes out off fastboot and in de left top corner are very very small letters.
I believe it says, press key to reboot, but like i say, very hard to read.
Phone reboots , then it gives battery in center off screen.
When i pess power again.
All goes normall and i can use phone as it should.
When i use updater app, and choose: reboot to recovery, it does like it should.
I can chooose reboot, wipe data and use mi assistent i believe.
Any idea would be awesome
skolarek said:
After format data - reboot to recovery - wipe dalvik/etc... Install xiaomi.eu rom.
Stuck by bootloop
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You can try 'Disable DM-verify in 'Advance'...
maybe it work
marcel112 said:
i tried today to flash twrp, unsuccessfully
I installed fastboot and adb drivers ( flashed miui 10 beat using mi flash tool allready )
I enter fastboot on device
i open cmd prompt
i first enter: fastboot devices, then i get respons with devices number
When i enter command: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
i get :
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (29856 KB)...
but thats it........ nothing happens anymore!!
I tried and waited long time
Who can tell me what is going wrong
---------- Post added 6th July 2018 at 12:40 AM ---------- Previous post was 5th July 2018 at 11:46 PM ----------
I can put the phone in fastboot mode....
As soon as i connect phone to laptop, it takes 1 sec , then phone goes out off fastboot and in de left top corner are very very small letters.
I believe it says, press key to reboot, but like i say, very hard to read.
Phone reboots , then it gives battery in center off screen.
When i pess power again.
All goes normall and i can use phone as it should.
When i use updater app, and choose: reboot to recovery, it does like it should.
I can chooose reboot, wipe data and use mi assistent i believe.
Any idea would be awesome
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ehhh,
you can try run this
fastboot boot [RECOVERY IMAGE YOU DOWNLOADED]
and the phone will boot to the recovery(but it still not flash into your phone)
and use the recovery to flash recovery
if you still get a stuck at
sending boot ......
trying change a computer or change a cable and retry it
q792602257 said:
ehhh,
you can try run this
fastboot boot [RECOVERY IMAGE YOU DOWNLOADED]
and the phone will boot to the recovery(but it still not flash into your phone)
and use the recovery to flash recovery
if you still get a stuck at
sending boot ......
trying change a computer or change a cable and retry it
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Well i upgraded to succesfull flash twrp
after that i used fastboot boot twrp.img
I booted in twrp, changed the lang to english.
Choose keep system read only
Can use it, but when i tried to backup i get backup failed.
I also cant seem to find the internal storage... i can use the fiel manager, but i dont find the folders like in normal working mode
So i cant backup, flash magisk, so i dont dare to wipe and flash , lets say eu.rom
marcel112 said:
Well i upgraded to succesfull flash twrp
after that i used fastboot boot twrp.img
I booted in twrp, changed the lang to english.
Choose keep system read only
Can use it, but when i tried to backup i get backup failed.
I also cant seem to find the internal storage... i can use the fiel manager, but i dont find the folders like in normal working mode
So i cant backup, flash magisk, so i dont dare to wipe and flash , lets say eu.rom
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the first screen is use to deecrypt data partition ,if you select cancel or input wrong password,you can't modify data partition
if you dont know the password,you can simply format data partition,but you will loose all data(include internal storage)
q792602257 said:
the first screen is use to deecrypt data partition ,if you select cancel or input wrong password,you can't modify data partition
if you dont know the password,you can simply format data partition,but you will loose all data(include internal storage)
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whats should be the pasword?
Is that my pin how i unlock my device?
Edit:
And if i choose format data, then my internal partition will be wiped.
How can i flash a new zip file, like magisk or eu.miui rom.
Or after format data i can backup current china beta 10 8.7.5.
Then reboot in system, copy this eu miui rom zip to internal and reboot to twrp again.
Wipe device and flash the eu miui zip file?
What if i wipe and can flash eu miui file.
Can i flash using fastboot a rom?
I mean, can i go back to china beta rom?
I have a ch image 8.6.28
marcel112 said:
whats should be the pasword?
Is that my pin how i unlock my device?
Edit:
And if i choose format data, then my internal partition will be wiped.
How can i flash a new zip file, like magisk or eu.miui rom.
Or after format data i can backup current china beta 10 8.7.5.
Then reboot in system, copy this eu miui rom zip to internal and reboot to twrp again.
Wipe device and flash the eu miui zip file?
What if i wipe and can flash eu miui file.
Can i flash using fastboot a rom?
I mean, can i go back to china beta rom?
I have a ch image 8.6.28
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The password is your pin code to unlock your phone,and you can mount data partition success
if you can't successfully mount data partition , you can
In the Recovery : Click Advance-> ADB SIDELOAD
and connect your phone to PC
use
Code:
adb sideload [PATH TO ROM ZIP FILE]
to flash without copy that zip file to your phone
also since you can mount data partition successfully,you can connect to PC, copy that zip file to Internal storage to flash
If you change your ROM,you can easily flash that 'fastboot rom' back via fastboot(WARNING : Do not flash wrong ROM,it may replace the bootloader)
and you can go back to china beta rom anytime you want(Just need flash the phone again)
maybe a little hard to understand , sorry for my poor English
Guys problem..
I made backup off miui 10 beta chinese
I wiped system/cache/data/dalvik..
Flashed new eu.miui 8.6.28 rom... install is all good.
When i boot, it is stuck in bootloop
(tried to look for : Disable DM-verify in 'Advance
I can see it not in advance..
Now i am stuck with non working phone..
Who can help me ( fast ?
marcel112 said:
Guys problem..
I made backup off miui 10 beta chinese
I wiped system/cache/data/dalvik..
Flashed new eu.miui 8.6.28 rom... install is all good.
When i boot, it is stuck in bootloop
(tried to look for : Disable DM-verify in 'Advance
I can see it not in advance..
Now i am stuck with non working phone..
Who can help me ( fast ?
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You have to format Data!!
Superwitschi said:
You have to format Data!!
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ok, i did format data
Now all is empty.
I rebooted into TWRP again.
I used USB-OTG to install the rom again.
All going well in install, no error
When i choose reboot, no message: No OS installed...
But still in bootloop!!
marcel112 said:
ok, i did format data
Now all is empty.
I rebooted into TWRP again.
I used USB-OTG to install the rom again.
All going well in install, no error
When i choose reboot, no message: No OS installed...
But still in bootloop!!
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You can try 'install root' in Advance
maybe the bootloop is cause by the dm-verify in the bootloader
I want to install a custom rom but some how boot image break please help me guys. I am so worried
ok here are steps !
djdreamerr said:
I want to install a custom rom but some how boot image break please help me guys. I am so worried
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-Connect phone in fastboot mode with usb cable
-by long pressing volume down with power button together
-enter these commands
- fastboot erase userdata
-fastboot format userdata
download stock rom system.img file (will be around 2-4 gb in size) by googling on realme xt system image.
and also download boot.img and twrp recovery images like this from googling.
-fastboot flash system system.img
-fastboot flash boot boot.img
-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after this go to recovery mode by changing modes with volume buttons in fastboot mode.
now u can install stock rom by downloading the stock rom of the version system.img u flashed now.
I ran into the same problem last night, I restored my phone back to stock rom today. I've uploaded the extracted C03 firmware for anyone whose run into the same problem. Just flash using fastboot and you'll able to restore your phone too
Code:
https://mega.nz/file/BQIRgQqS#SvwoR1D7gtaJZlDzCu_ezXdcH_ZtRfgcqnobCTNiGaU
sepzo said:
-Connect phone in fastboot mode with usb cable
-by long pressing volume down with power button together
-enter these commands
- fastboot erase userdata
-fastboot format userdata
download stock rom system.img file (will be around 2-4 gb in size) by googling on realme xt system image.
and also download boot.img and twrp recovery images like this from googling.
-fastboot flash system system.img
-fastboot flash boot boot.img
-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after this go to recovery mode by changing modes with volume buttons in fastboot mode.
now u can install stock rom by downloading the stock rom of the version system.img u flashed now.
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THANKS DUDE YOU SAVE MY LIFE :good:
I AM GLAD YOU POST THIS
djdreamerr said:
THANKS DUDE YOU SAVE MY LIFE :good:
I AM GLAD YOU POST THIS
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You welcome bro, Now using Samsung S10 Lite
(Boycottchina Movement )
I finally decided to root my phone today and unlocked the bootloader with all the excitement, but ran into this "boot/recovery destroyed" problem. All I did was flashing Orangefox image and installed magisk. I did some digging on google and found out, two things fixes it. 1) flashing the stock recovery, and then 2) flashing vbmeta.img with the commad "fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img". It actually solved the problem for me and now I'm back to orangefox and magisk works real good. There's no need to download an entire os for this fix. Nearly wasted 2gb of data on downloading the stock firmware, while I found this fix
Works Like a charm
salaigeethan666 said:
I finally decided to root my phone today and unlocked the bootloader with all the excitement, but ran into this "boot/recovery destroyed" problem. All I did was flashing Orangefox image and installed magisk. I did some digging on google and found out, two things fixes it. 1) flashing the stock recovery, and then 2) flashing vbmeta.img with the commad "fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img". It actually solved the problem for me and now I'm back to orangefox and magisk works real good. There's no need to download an entire os for this fix. Nearly wasted 2gb of data on downloading the stock firmware, while I found this fix
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This works like a charm. Just flash TWRP again and vbmeta with above command and reboot.
get required files from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-xt/how-to/rooting-stock-rom-realme-xt-color-os-t3998271
lost recovery
[email protected] said:
This works like a charm. Just flash TWRP again and vbmeta with above command and reboot.
get required files from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-xt/how-to/rooting-stock-rom-realme-xt-color-os-t3998271
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my realme xt also got breaked. then as u said i flashed latest twrp and then vbmeta with given cmd, tried to boot to recovery. nothing happened. then tried to power off and on, got into working realme rom. fastboot is working but unable to boot to recovery. in fastboot bootloader status shows unlocked. tried to flash twrp img again but yet no recovery.
surajak said:
my realme xt also got breaked. then as u said i flashed latest twrp and then vbmeta with given cmd, tried to boot to recovery. nothing happened. then tried to power off and on, got into working realme rom. fastboot is working but unable to boot to recovery. in fastboot bootloader status shows unlocked. tried to flash twrp img again but yet no recovery.
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Hey there,
It would be great if you could attached any error messages. Or what you exactly encountered after flashing vbmeta. For easy comm. you can contact on t.me/tempKChannel
Bricked my phone today and found this thread, thanks for everyone for providing solution!
My bootloader locked realme xt is displaying only the logo. No way to go to recovery, system or fastboot mode. Is is possible to still do something about it? I live in a region where there is no service center.
I've got a 8-9 month old XT with this exact issue. Phone is mint amd has always had a case and glass screen protector on it. No PC to flash files with fastboot so I ordered a POCO X3 NFC. Looking to sell it for $150 to somebody for an easy fix. Is that allowed on XDA?
I had to hire someone online to have it remotely serviced (on my PC).
Had boot/recovery destroyed message after attempting to flash a gsi. I followed the unbrick guide. I can access fastboot & boot into recovery, however touch input is not working so I'm unable to do anything. Phone sticks on the realme screen when attempting to let it boot. Any ideas? I live in the US so a service center isn't possible.
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When to use?
-> If first time custom recovery installation is messed up because forgot to intall vbmeta_disabler in Recovery.
-> If you messed up and now stuck on fastboot mode and cannot go to recovery or system.
-> When your device is automatically rebooting to fastboot every 10-15 seconds.
-> Can also be used if you get a boot destroyed screen on trying to reboot to system and recovery.
How to use?
-> Download your vbmeta.img file of your device and put it inside your ADB or Platform Tools folder
-> Open CMD in ADB (You know it)
ADB commands :
Type "fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img" (Don't press enter yet)
->Connect Usb to PC and long press device's volume down and power button to go to fastboot mode ( In some cases Fastboot mode remains only for few seconds)
->When you see fastboot mode in your Smartphone then you press ENTER in your PC
->If you see "success" in cmd then you can reboot to your custom recovery
dalda123 said:
View attachment 5444009
When to use?
-> If first time custom recovery installation is messed up because forgot to intall vbmeta_disabler in Recovery.
-> If you messed up and now stuck on fastboot mode and cannot go to recovery or system.
-> When your device is automatically rebooting to fastboot every 10-15 seconds.
-> Can also be used if you get a boot destroyed screen on trying to reboot to system and recovery.
How to use?
-> Download your vbmeta.img file of your device and put it inside your ADB or Platform Tools folder
-> Open CMD in ADB (You know it)
ADB commands :
Type "fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img" (Don't press enter yet)
->Connect Usb to PC and long press device's volume down and power button to go to fastboot mode ( In some cases Fastboot mode remains only for few seconds)
->When you see fastboot mode in your Smartphone then you press ENTER in your PC
->If you see "success" in cmd then you can reboot to your custom recovery
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i can't enter recovery and fastboot mode what should i do
He
Nightmareverified said:
i can't enter recovery and fastboot mode what should i
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Nightmareverified said:
i can't enter recovery and fastboot mode what should I do
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Hey bro did you the find the way to go to fast boot mode
dalda123 said:
View attachment 5444009
When to use?
-> If first time custom recovery installation is messed up because forgot to intall vbmeta_disabler in Recovery.
-> If you messed up and now stuck on fastboot mode and cannot go to recovery or system.
-> When your device is automatically rebooting to fastboot every 10-15 seconds.
-> Can also be used if you get a boot destroyed screen on trying to reboot to system and recovery.
How to use?
-> Download your vbmeta.img file of your device and put it inside your ADB or Platform Tools folder
-> Open CMD in ADB (You know it)
ADB commands :
Type "fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img" (Don't press enter yet)
->Connect Usb to PC and long press device's volume down and power button to go to fastboot mode ( In some cases Fastboot mode remains only for few seconds)
->When you see fastboot mode in your Smartphone then you press ENTER in your PC
->If you see "success" in cmd then you can reboot to your custom recovery
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bro you were god to me for a period of time you have some real og skills i dont know how many peoples problem you have solved but you solved mine my phone was dead from one week now its alive once again thank you pixel expirience im good with stock rom
sepzo said:
ok here are steps !
-Connect phone in fastboot mode with usb cable
-by long pressing volume down with power button together
-enter these commands
- fastboot erase userdata
-fastboot format userdata
download stock rom system.img file (will be around 2-4 gb in size) by googling on realme xt system image.
and also download boot.img and twrp recovery images like this from googling.
-fastboot flash system system.img
-fastboot flash boot boot.img
-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after this go to recovery mode by changing modes with volume buttons in fastboot mode.
now u can install stock rom by downloading the stock rom of the version system.img u flashed now.
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Simple flash vbmeta fastboot flash vbmeta.img 100% fix your destroy problem
Does anybody have solution of the current imgae (bootlrecovery) have been destroyed and can not boot of one plus 8 i m ready to pay i just need the flash rom and stock rom of one plus 8