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I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
You called amazon and asked about twrp? Lol.
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mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm sure that for you, this is not amusing. But for me, its funny for so many reasons. We'll fix you up, don't worry. But first let me explain a few things.
When you make any alterations to Amazon's proprietary Kindle Fire interface such as rooting or installing custom recovery, you void your warranty and in the process waive certain benefits like Amazon customer service.
But since you have already done that, you want to make sure you have good fail safes to protect your investment. Of course one of those fail safes is custom recovery (TWRP). Removing it at this point with the skill level you are at right now is a VERY BAD IDEA.
The good news is, your Kindle is not broken. In fact, its doing exactly what it was designed to do, although its pretty hard for you to see that at the moment.
So the first thing you need to do is read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
And come back when you are done
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mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm guessing thousands of people have used TWRP successfully to get ROMs installed, so I suspect something else is going on. Maybe you'd like to give this a read...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you can get an idea of how things work. Then if you want to explain...
1) what you did so far and how you did it
2) how you are trying to install ROMs
3) exactly what your Kindle Fire is doing
I or someone else here can help you get where you are going. Whether that's flashing a new rom or going back to stock, that's up to you.
As a side note, calling Amazon to tell them you've voided the warranty by flashing unauthorized software and then asking for help is probably not a good idea.
EDIT: There were no replies yet when I started typing.
Next Step
Alright I have read the thread from that link, now what is the next step?
It could be the cable. When you download stuff, always try at least 5 times. I always have to anyway.
Haha to calling Amazon by the way.
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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Lol, to calling Amazon. Stick in there buddy a few months ago I was also a totl noob. It gets easier and there are lots of peeps here that can help you with pretty much any problem. A little bit of searching help too. What I do before I even start downloading ROM's, mod's or, add-ons, I do a bit of research. That way I where to look again if I bork something.
kindle gen 1 twrp
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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KF1 flashed with TWRP 2.2.21-blaze/CM11 OtterX Nightly
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
sd_shadow said:
Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
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TWRP 2.2.21-blaze is not compatible with any roms with "OtterX" , CM11, or CM12
"Otter" CM 11 requires Twrp 2.7.1.0 or newer
see Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries/FFF TWRP/COTR/CWM
OtterX roms require OtterX bootloader, and OtterX Twrp
see [How To] Fix Otter X Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System.
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I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
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what commands are you using? what error are you getting?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
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Factory cable is not needed if you have a custom bootloader
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
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rustynail33 said:
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
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what's the full file name? size?
So, SD, I was able to install the pico Open Apps after installing gaps-kk. When that had me hanging in boot, I entered TWRP again and then did a wipe. On a whim, I rebooted into TWRP after the wipe, and tried to install the PICO OpenGapp zip. And, it installed!
I rebooted, and now I have GAPPS!
Can't explain it, but now it works. Thanks for all your help!
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what's the full file name? size?
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Hay guys,
for my Desire HD i use the custom rom Jellytime. I used the r6.2, then i flashed an update.zip to r7.
But then i realized, bluetooth is not working and i'm not connected to my google account. So i decided to downgrade to r6.2, so i flashed the .zip as an update.zip. now my phone freezed after the jellytime bootlogo :/
I tried to get to the recovery but when i press power+ volume down, it vibrates 3 times and nothing happens.
does anybody knows what to do? I have a backup, so are there any possibilities, to restore the backup?
slixx
Ouch, did you flash the ROM as an update.zip or the backup?? And what recovery do you got?
hay,
i flashed the r7 as an update.zip, to update my custom rom from r6.2 to r7. and i also flashed the r6.2 as an update.zip to downgrade
I think this was my fault.
i have the lastes version i think - something like 5.0.1.20.
okay,
i used the adb to boot into the bootloader. with the bootloader i booted into the recovery, know i try to restore my backup.
hope it works!
Report back with your progress.
EDIT: and save yourself some trouble next time by using recovery instead of bootloader for installing ROMs
It worked!
i restored the backup, after this i installed an older version of jellytime, flashed gapps, and restored my personal stuff with google
i didn't flashed the rom with the bootloader. i just forgot to flash gapps, after installing the jellytime update ._.
this was the reason why i was not connected to my google account. and the bluetooth function...hmm i dont care cause i don't use it.
but now everything is okay again.
BTW, if you feel like getting back to jelly time, I recommend using v30, or the last 4.1.2 version of jelly time. I think it was only until v9 that jellytime started getting stable, and v30 should be almost bug free.
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black screen after update of Jellytime was installed
I flashed in recovery , formatted and all that and picked up the zip of jellytime all installation steps worked fine and once finsihed and the phone was going to finally reboot it just turned black and didn't continue.
HOw do I resolve this? How can I do my backup ? Right now my phone is useless so appreciate a fast answer
Regards
Toby
ektob said:
I flashed in recovery , formatted and all that and picked up the zip of jellytime all installation steps worked fine and once finsihed and the phone was going to finally reboot it just turned black and didn't continue.
HOw do I resolve this? How can I do my backup ? Right now my phone is useless so appreciate a fast answer
Regards
Toby
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Do you have an unlock bootloader? If so, have you flashed the boot.img in fastboot?
glevitan said:
Do you have an unlock bootloader? If so, have you flashed the boot.img in fastboot?
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If you mean I am rooted - yes I am. I had the IceColdSandwich before I tried to flash this CM10 JellyTime. I'm not sure I did the fastboot. I did a clean wipe and selected the update rom zip and then followed the steps, inlcuding selecting Desire S and flash (normal?) . It ran through all the installation steps without problems, but when finsihed and during the reboot it hanged (black screen).
ektob said:
If you mean I am rooted - yes I am. I had the IceColdSandwich before I tried to flash this CM10 JellyTime. I'm not sure I did the fastboot. I did a clean wipe and selected the update rom zip and then followed the steps, inlcuding selecting Desire S and flash (normal?) . It ran through all the installation steps without problems, but when finsihed and during the reboot it hanged (black screen).
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I didn't ask about root, did I? I made 2 simple questions that have not been answered
glevitan said:
I didn't ask about root, did I? I made 2 simple questions that have not been answered
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So responding a bit more politely;
Do you have an unlock bootloader? To unlock a bootloader is mlostly resolved by doing a root. That I have done so yes in that case I do have a unlocked bootloader. Please correct me if I am wrong in conclusion.
If so, have you flashed the boot.img in fastboot? I am not sure in this. I think I was give two choices - fast boot and normal boot. I selected normal boot.
ektob said:
So responding a bit more politely;
Do you have an unlock bootloader? To unlock a bootloader is mlostly resolved by doing a root. That I have done so yes in that case I do have a unlocked bootloader. Please correct me if I am wrong in conclusion.
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You are wrong in your conclusion.
bananagranola said:
You are wrong in your conclusion.
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OK..fine. Still I'm sure I'm unlocked. Now I acctally got the bootloader working - ACE PVT ENG S-OFF RL . So I read your link - thanks it seemed valuable but I didn't get why I needed to open a terminal window (dos window I assume) secondly it didn't work at all since the usb connection didn't connect properly.. I'm sorry for being such a hassle.. . I did before though un zip the folders so if needed - where should the boot image be in order for it to load from the sd card ?
Thanks for the patience
EDIT: I tried to follow the flashboot steps as best I could, but failed to load the image.
ektob said:
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF RL
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Then you are not unlocked!! I give up.
bananagranola said:
Then you are not unlocked!! I give up.
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Whatever - I didn't stop me from installing other ROMs. This case is now closed - I changed ROM to CodefireX - worked fine. But sure I will look into it if its necessary - for sure for Jellytime..
I must say you guys really tried to help but any reasons to why I have to unlock bootloader - is that something that have become necessary over time? Maybe its also bad instructions on the ROMS main pages? Why do I need to search 50 different forums to get a simple answer?
Anyway you can give up on me now because I resolved it on my own. Thanks
Because there are additional steps if you are unlocked...
Q&A for [BOOTLOADER][SAFEBOOT] Ouya Bootmenu (mlq)
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [BOOTLOADER][SAFEBOOT] Ouya Bootmenu (mlq). If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
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Problems installing Boot Menu on OUYA
Hi,
I followed the instructions to load CM11 on my OUYA, I flashed CWM 6.0.4.8, Boot Menu v2.0.4, CM11 Nightly, Gapps and the Key mapping zips all from CWM Recovery (latest version) and the OUYA rebooted into CM11, set up all ok, very happy so far.
However it struck me when I rebooted that I didn't get a new boot menu, so I tried flashing again and I don't see any errors it just comes back to recovery and when I reboot there is no boot menu! I did not sideload the files using ADB I flashed the zips from recovery.
Previously when running stock OUYA (rooted) I could not flash recovery and it would not update and I suspect that this was a permission issue as it only worked when I reloaded SU. Is it possible that permissions are blocking the installation of the boot menu and if so how can I fix this?
Please note I am a real Newby by name and just a user, I really have no programming experience but am happy to do whatever to resolve the problem. So any advice is appreciated. Having CM11 is a great improvement.
Cheers
Paul.
newbyp said:
Hi,
I followed the instructions to load CM11 on my OUYA, I flashed CWM 6.0.4.8, Boot Menu v2.0.4, CM11 Nightly, Gapps and the Key mapping zips all from CWM Recovery (latest version) and the OUYA rebooted into CM11, set up all ok, very happy so far.
However it struck me when I rebooted that I didn't get a new boot menu, so I tried flashing again and I don't see any errors it just comes back to recovery and when I reboot there is no boot menu! I did not sideload the files using ADB I flashed the zips from recovery.
Previously when running stock OUYA (rooted) I could not flash recovery and it would not update and I suspect that this was a permission issue as it only worked when I reloaded SU. Is it possible that permissions are blocking the installation of the boot menu and if so how can I fix this?
Please note I am a real Newby by name and just a user, I really have no programming experience but am happy to do whatever to resolve the problem. So any advice is appreciated. Having CM11 is a great improvement.
Cheers
Paul.
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Hi All,
I tried to sideload and get this error can anyone advise how I can overcome this?
newbyp said:
Hi All,
I tried to sideload and get this error can anyone advise how I can overcome this?
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Ok I re tried loading the zip from CWM and as before it looks to install without any issue, this time I found the log under advanced and it showed success. I then rebooted and again I don't see the bootmenu.
Do you think that it is possible that it is installed but for some reason not showing up on the TV? I have a suspision that it is loaded and booting after the time out as the screen goes blank for about 10 seconds before the Cynogenmod logo appears. how can I test if I can't see it, does the boot menu respond to the keyboard, if so is it two down arrows and and return to get to recovery?
Cheers
Paul.
Hi, I have installed this marvellous boot system with cm rom. Now I want to install the new stock rom update. I download the ota zip but I don't know how I must install it with this boot. Please could any one help me and tell me step by step? Can I flash the zip from cwm? When we install ota update it delete this boot system?
Thanks
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Remember to reboot into the new recovery (6.0.48) BEFORE flashing the bootmenu!
I got that problem as well. It just means that you need to reboot the Ouya once again. You can't flash the new recovery module and the bootmenu zips in one go. Instead you have to flash 6.0.48 while in the older recovery (6.0.32), reboot and then you can flash the bootmenu zip without any error.
I just wanted to note that a couple of TVs I've tried don't lock to the hdmi signal until the boot menu is gone. This means you won't see the boot menu even though it is there and functioning correctly.
If you push the power button once or twice about 3 seconds after you power on the ouya, you will actually be selecting from the boot menu and that will cause the boot menu screen to persist (hopefully) until the TV or monitor locks.
EDIT: Resolved by following Naman Bhalla's Unbrick Guide.
I'm on latest Freedom OS community build right now. I have this problem where my OP3 won't boot into recovery at all. Trying to do it just kills it and only a very long power button press is able to revive it.
I have tried flashing the recovery via fastboot but that also doesn't work. Is there a way out of it? I can't flash zips. Are there factory images I can flash via fastboot that can replace everything? I don't care about the data. Any help would be appreciated.
flash modified recovery via fastboot
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I have tried Garak's TWRP and the other TWRP. It doesn't change anything. Are there factory images like Google provides which can be flashed using fastboot?
i have the same problem, flashed the previouse version of Oxygen OS. But now i can't get in to recovery.. when i flash it trough fastboot everything goes ok, but when i want to go into recovery the screen is blank and the device does nothing.
Maybe read the OP of FreedomOS rom.
NevaX1 said:
Maybe read the OP of FreedomOS rom.
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I have read the OP of Freedom OS. I understand that obviously I overlooked something because of which I ended up where I am but I am looking for solutions here. I did not dirty flash the community build if that's what you mean.
n33raj18 said:
I have read the OP of Freedom OS. I understand that obviously I overlooked something because of which I ended up where I am but I am looking for solutions here. I did not dirty flash the community build if that's what you mean.
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You need the modified twrp version, the only way to recognize it, it has a mouse cursor in the middle of your screen.
n33raj18 said:
I'm on latest Freedom OS community build right now. I have this problem where my OP3 won't boot into recovery at all. Trying to do it just kills it and only a very long power button press is able to revive it.
I have tried flashing the recovery via fastboot but that also doesn't work. Is there a way out of it? I can't flash zips. Are there factory images I can flash via fastboot that can replace everything? I don't care about the data. Any help would be appreciated.
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I tried that I got the same error and wipe everything even internal then got a thread in unbrick oneplus 3 and it worked try method 2 link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700)
NevaX1 said:
You need the modified twrp version, the only way to recognize it, it has a mouse cursor in the middle of your screen.
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I had the same problem with 'no recovery' and this helped!
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68691560&postcount=56
vvverma said:
I tried that I got the same error and wipe everything even internal then got a thread in unbrick oneplus 3 and it worked try method 2 link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700)
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Yea, I used exactly the same thing to get back my device working correctly again. I missed the crucial information that modified TWRP was required.
Hi all,
*I've unlocked bootloader
* Have tried fastboot boot TWRP.img, as well as tried flashing TWRP RC1 via the Skipsoft toolkit.
Every way I've tried the phone just sits at the TWRP boot screen and doesn't allow me to go any further..
Any help here would be truly appreciated!
Cheers,
I've been having the same issue tonight. Re-flash the stock image, go through the whole setup process and make sure you add a lockscreen pin, then flash TWRP. That is what worked for me. I still can't flash a Rom though for some reason. It's driving me insane.
dutchy716 said:
I've been having the same issue tonight. Re-flash the stock image, go through the whole setup process and make sure you add a lockscreen pin, then flash TWRP. That is what worked for me. I still can't flash a Rom though for some reason. It's driving me insane.
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You're braver than me. I haven't had my Pixel XL long but this is the first phone I've ever owned where I am afraid to try and install a custom recovery and ROM. With the dual partitions and what I hear about TWRP still being buggy it just seems like Google didn't want people to run anything but pure Android on the Pixels.
dutchy716 said:
I've been having the same issue tonight. Re-flash the stock image, go through the whole setup process and make sure you add a lockscreen pin, then flash TWRP. That is what worked for me. I still can't flash a Rom though for some reason. It's driving me insane.
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Same issue here, but no solution. Adding a lockscreen pin didn't change anything for me. I just get a teamwin image but it just sits there & doesn't actually open TWRP. My bootlocker is unlocked but thats as far as I can get 7.1.2 with May security. I have tried reloading everything and followed commonly recommended steps.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I would love to get this thing rooted and get some ROM flexibility - even to just get rid of the Nav Bar ....
mikefnz said:
Same issue here, but no solution. Adding a lockscreen pin didn't change anything for me. I just get a teamwin image but it just sits there & doesn't actually open TWRP. My bootlocker is unlocked but thats as far as I can get 7.1.2 with May security. I have tried reloading everything and followed commonly recommended steps.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I would love to get this thing rooted and get some ROM flexibility - even to just get rid of the Nav Bar ....
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I have never had a problem. Make sure your using the rc1 fast boot TWRP. Should be fastboot boot twrp.img. I change file name to this or copy and paste. Then you install rc1 or rc2 zip.
I know you will have problems if you try to install the wrong file.
mac796 said:
I have never had a problem. Make sure your using the rc1 fast boot TWRP. Should be fastboot boot twrp.img. I change file name to this or copy and paste. Then you install rc1 or rc2 zip.
I know you will have problems if you try to install the wrong file.
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I am doing exactly as you mentioned.. flash rc1.img, however the phone does not go beyond the boot screen, it just sits there.... Can I ask what steps you are taking prior to flashing twrp? Thanks!
mazubo said:
I am doing exactly as you mentioned.. flash rc1.img, however the phone does not go beyond the boot screen, it just sits there.... Can I ask what steps you are taking prior to flashing twrp? Thanks!
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Hmm are you on may bootloader because i think modifying the boot partition causes bootloop without the boot signature?
XtraArrow said:
Hmm are you on may bootloader because i think modifying the boot partition causes bootloop without the boot signature?
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Yes I am.. should I downgrade to 7.1.1? Tjere was no mention of that issue in the skipsoft toolkit thread... Weird!
mazubo said:
Yes I am.. should I downgrade to 7.1.1? Tjere was no mention of that issue in the skipsoft toolkit thread... Weird!
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Sure, i guess.. or you could just manually flash the April bootloader. a lot easier.
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Sure, i guess.. or you could just manually flash the April bootloader. a lot easier.
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Ok, would flashing just the bootloader wipe the phone? Also how would I find just the bootloader? Thanks for the suggestion, I haven't flashed just a bootloader before..
mazubo said:
I am doing exactly as you mentioned.. flash rc1.img, however the phone does not go beyond the boot screen, it just sits there.... Can I ask what steps you are taking prior to flashing twrp? Thanks!
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That strange. I just flash a factory image from Google
Set up a security pattern
Enable adb debugging
Fastboot boot twrp 3.0.2-0 rc1 IMG
Make sure it asks for your security pattern if it doesn't reboot to bootloader and fastboot twrp again, and keep repeating until it does
Install twrp 3.1.0.0 rc2 or rc1 zip
If your using may bootloader's fish VBS 6 zip
And it should stick, if you flash. Anything else that messes with boot flash that VBS zip at the end again
mazubo said:
Ok, would flashing just the bootloader wipe the phone? Also how would I find just the bootloader? Thanks for the suggestion, I haven't flashed just a bootloader before..
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If you download the offiial april firmware, you can manually extract it from the .zip then you would do this command in fastboot :--------- fastboot flash bootloader PUTFILEHERE.img
EDIT: Are you able to get into TWRP by any chance??
mac796 said:
That strange. I just flash a factory image from Google
Set up a security pattern
Enable adb debugging
Fastboot boot twrp 3.0.2-0 rc1 IMG
Make sure it asks for your security pattern if it doesn't reboot to bootloader and fastboot twrp again, and keep repeating until it does
Install twrp 3.1.0.0 rc2 or rc1
If your using may bootloader's fish VBS 6 zip
And it should stick, if you flash. Anything else that messes with boot flash that VBS zip at the end again
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Hmm, maybe this is where I've gone wrong.. I thought the need to create a security pin/pattern was only if coming from a previously rooted state, or from a custom ROM. I will try this as well and report back.. thanks!
XtraArrow said:
If you download the offiial april firmware, you can manually extract it from the .zip then you would do this command in fastboot :--------- fastboot flash bootloader PUTFILEHERE.img
EDIT: Are you able to get into TWRP by any chance??
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Unable to get into twrp as previously mentioned. I flash the IMG file, then it just hangs on the TWRP boot screen..
mazubo said:
Unable to get into twrp as previously mentioned. I flash the IMG file, then it just hangs on the TWRP boot screen..
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Alright, try doing what I mentioned. Download April firmware, extract the bootloader.img from it and flash using command above.
XtraArrow said:
Alright, try doing what I mentioned. Download April firmware, extract the bootloader.img from it and flash using command above.
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This seems likely to work. Thanks for the suggestions, and I'll report back! Cheers!
mazubo said:
This seems likely to work. Thanks for the suggestions, and I'll report back! Cheers!
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I'm no expert but it's seems like a decent suggestion. Let us know how it goes.
@mazubo
You keep stating that you just flash the image. Are you flashing it from the bootloader then trying to boot to recovery?
You have to boot TWRP from your PC first. Then from TWRP you can then "flash" TWRP.
Just wanted to make sure that was a step you were taking!
Just wait. It will take little longer
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freddy0872 said:
@mazubo
You keep stating that you just flash the image. Are you flashing it from the bootloader then trying to boot to recovery?
You have to boot TWRP from your PC first. Then from TWRP you can then "flash" TWRP.
Just wanted to make sure that was a step you were taking!
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Yes, I have tried fastboot to flash the TWRP img, as well as skipsofts toolkit. I guess I've been using the term "flash" for fastboot, as I haven't been able to use twrp yet.. I understand that you need to flash the TWRP img via pc and then flash the TWRP zip, then SuperSU or magisk, whatever your poison may be !