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I'm running twrp 2.7.1 and have quite a few problems but I'll just start out with the backup and restore options.
The tutorials I've reviewed instructs to simple backup your stock rom and to reinstall, choose the file and restore.
Why isn't the wipe and factory restore procedure performed?
I followed the instructions and attempted to restore the latest backup but when I hit reboot I get the no OS installed warning, this is without any wipe. I doubled check the checksum of this backup for accuracy.
If I choose the earliest file from the restore list, I get no OS warning and am able to reboot back to the "older" flash of the stock rom. I actually performed the same procedure after a failed install of a custom rom with wipe. Got the OS warning after loading the latest backup but no warning with the oldest.
This only scratches my problem but I'd like to address and hopefully fix this first.
Thanks for any suggestions.
If the nandroid was made with a different version of twrp, maybe try reflashing that version and try again.
Alternatively, you could just flash whatever rom is backed up, then try to only restore the data portion.
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Just tried your suggestion choosing latest backup and restoring data only. Now after the splash screen it wants to setup language, email etc. again.
What I meant was flash whatever rom it was that you were trying to restore. If its the sane rom in another backup that's fine though. Did the data restore pass the md5 check?
You can try again, but afterwards go to twrps advanced menu and copy log to SD. It may provide some clue as to what's wrong. Attach it here if you want me to take a look.
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Well I'm starting to think twrp is corrupt.
I tried to load the ndroid backup I made yesterday but the log showed it was done in 8 seconds. I attempted to flash back to the original image I made 2 months ago which I have been successful doing..I thought everything was flashing when I noticed the screen is now says...
Could not do normal boot.
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-1747
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD:Yes (3 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: Enable
Downloading....
Do not turn off target!!!
It's been stuck on this screen for a while.
Sounds like something got corrupted, or you need to try with a different recovery. Either way its in download mode for flashing with Odin.
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Have you tried using Philz Touch? I was using TWRP but ran into problems flashing ROMs. I switch to Philz and the problems went away.
Unfortunately, Philz can't restore TWRP nandroid backups.
Could I please get some advice on what to do next?
Okay, I was able to pull the battery and boot into twrp, restore the old stock rom and safely reboot but this is one of many problems.
I haven't been successful installing any roms. I've downloaded Liquid Smooth, Gummy, Carbon and Slim 4.4.4 versions and encounter the following error message.............E: Unable to open zip file
Error flashing zip / external_sd / custom rom / "file name"
I'm using a 64 gb card but am not sure how it's formatted. I've created files with the roms in the internal card but twrp doesn't see it.
I've read tutorials and researched some of the blogs and I assure you that I'm not doing anything haphazard but the amount of problems I'm having is absurd.
the only thing i can think of (and hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chime in) is if in twrp settings see if 'md5 check ' is checked. if it is then uncheck it and try to flash again. srry thats all i got right now. (or bad idea doc ?)
good luck.
err on the side of kindness
Try flashing from internal SD. Don't know why but its worked for a couple other people so far. If it still doesn't work, please use the copy log to SD option and attach it here.
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Challenged_101 said:
Okay, I was able to pull the battery and boot into twrp, restore the old stock rom and safely reboot but this is one of many problems.
I haven't been successful installing any roms. I've downloaded Liquid Smooth, Gummy, Carbon and Slim 4.4.4 versions and encounter the following error message.............E: Unable to open zip file
Error flashing zip / external_sd / custom rom / "file name"
I'm using a 64 gb card but am not sure how it's formatted. I've created files with the roms in the internal card but twrp doesn't see it.
I've read tutorials and researched some of the blogs and I assure you that I'm not doing anything haphazard but the amount of problems I'm having is absurd.
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I suggest Philz Touch as a substitute for TWRP. I was having problems with TWRP until I switched to Philz.
I noted that I tried to flash from the internal card but twrp could't find the folder I created.
Twrp still didn't see the files after i moved them out of the folder and placed them among the other folders.
Challenged_101 said:
I noted that I tried to flash from the internal card but twrp could't find the folder I created.
Twrp still didn't see the files after i moved them out of the folder and placed them among the other folders.
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Open a file explorer like es file explorer..create a new folder and put the ROM zip in the external SD..I had to do that and I use cwm
I created files with Astro file manager but twrp still doesn't see them on the internal card just the external but won't open the zips.
I'm just not getting much feedback on my problem. Will posting on a different forum help?
If the external sd is formatted as exFat, recovery may not be able to read it correctly. Since its a 64gb card, I bet this is the problem.
Have you gone into the mounts menu and remounted your internal sd and/or /data? Maybe its just not mounted...
You might also want to try twrp 2.6.3.1 or 2.8.0.1. You can get them from the link in my sig.
Or try philz recovery as suggested before.
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When I try flashing the setuplvm, it fails with error message "unable to mount /data." I am using TWRP 2.8.0.1 and have tried wiping the data. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue?
alpha_5 said:
When I try flashing the setuplvm, it fails with error message "unable to mount /data." I am using TWRP 2.8.0.1 and have tried wiping the data. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue?
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Did you flash setuplvm from the external SD per the instructions given elsewhere?
I plan on updating setuplvm sometime soon, but the issue you describe sounds like what happens if the ZIP resides on internal storage.
Entropy512 said:
Did you flash setuplvm from the external SD per the instructions given elsewhere?
I plan on updating setuplvm sometime soon, but the issue you describe sounds like what happens if the ZIP resides on internal storage.
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I have the same problem. I had the ZIP on external SD with omni nightly and gapps.
Same error and no LVM.
Try the twrp from omni thread. Flash setuplvm and than update to twrp 2.8.0.1.
jebulol said:
I have the same problem. I had the ZIP on external SD with omni nightly and gapps.
Same error and no LVM.
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Also, the other question is: Did you reboot recovery after flashing setuplvm???
Entropy512 said:
Also, the other question is: Did you reboot recovery after flashing setuplvm???
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Yup.
I flashed TWRP 2.8.0.1, tried to install setuplvm and got "unable to mount /data." Rebooted and flashed latest Omni and realized it didnt work.
Entropy512 said:
Did you flash setuplvm from the external SD per the instructions given elsewhere?
I plan on updating setuplvm sometime soon, but the issue you describe sounds like what happens if the ZIP resides on internal storage.
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Yes, I am flashing from the external SD card. Here is what I see when I try it.
E: Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer.
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/data'
Full SELinux support is present.
Installing '/external_sd/setuplvm_find7_FULL_WIPE_09012014.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 chck: no MD5 file found
Unmounting data partition
Extracting LVM tools
Unmounting sdcard partitions
Creating LVM physical volumes
Adding LVM physical volumes to volume group
Creating userdata logical volume
Rescanning and activationg LVM volumes
Formatting LVM volume
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/setuplvm_find7_FULL_WIPE_09012014.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/setuplvm_find7_FULL_WIPE_09012014.zip'
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/data'
I will also add that if I go to "Mount" in TWRP I am unable to select "data." The phone boots up fine and seems to be working properly otherwise.
Hi,
This happened to my X9076 too about a week back and that was due to my mistake of installing the rom right away without rebooting the recovery first.
If you also missed that very crucial part, I'm pretty sure all you have to do is clear the data, run the reversal LVM zip, boot to recovery again, run the partition mapping, then boot recovery one more time and after that just install the rom + gapps as usual.
I however accidentally booted up the system directly after the failed install which got me the Android is encrypting splash screen for 1 minute or 2 then telling me it failed and booted. After that TWRP couldn't access the /DATA at all.
I eventually got around it by flashing stock recovery and colorOS. The newer releases didn't work though, I took the oldest ones from OPPOforums and that worked.
After that I could flash back to TWRP, run the partitioning as supposed to and install Omni.
i've been wanting to try out omni with lvm for a while, but is lvm complete?
i also read that there's some issues with twrp, i'm a bit confused, which twrp version do i use?
i'm currently running a rom with an unified partition
i just have to return to split layout then flash the setup lvm in latest twrp recovery?
thanks in advance
binaryfalcon said:
i've been wanting to try out omni with lvm for a while, but is lvm complete?
i also read that there's some issues with twrp, i'm a bit confused, which twrp version do i use?
i'm currently running a rom with an unified partition
i just have to return to split layout then flash the setup lvm in latest twrp recovery?
thanks in advance
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There have been some odd issues with the following:
1) setuplvm does not play nice with newer TWRP. I have some guesses why... In a few places in the Omni thread I gave manual instructions for doing the conversion in an ADB shell, those will work
2) For some reason, the app "TWRP Manager" flashes a bogus version of TWRP that has issues
Other than those two issues, LVM is complete, I've been running it for two months now. I just need to figure out why TWRP 2.8.0.1 (especially when flashed via TWRP Manager) behaves oddly.
Entropy512 said:
There have been some odd issues with the following:
1) setuplvm does not play nice with newer TWRP. I have some guesses why... In a few places in the Omni thread I gave manual instructions for doing the conversion in an ADB shell, those will work
2) For some reason, the app "TWRP Manager" flashes a bogus version of TWRP that has issues
Other than those two issues, LVM is complete, I've been running it for two months now. I just need to figure out why TWRP 2.8.0.1 (especially when flashed via TWRP Manager) behaves oddly.
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appreciate the response
what do I need flash?
which twrp version do I use?
It's just a compatible twrp then setuplvm then flash omni?
any help appreciated, can't wait to try it out
Entropy512 said:
I just need to figure out why TWRP 2.8.0.1 (especially when flashed via TWRP Manager) behaves oddly.
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I downloaded TWRP from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/find7 and flashed using fastboot. Still had issues.
jebulol said:
I downloaded TWRP from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/find7 and flashed using fastboot. Still had issues.
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That should work fine on a device that is already in the LVM configuration. It does have issues with setuplvm currently though.
Someone who had issues with setuplvm and TWRP 2.8.0.1 finally posted a recovery.log - For some reason, TWRP 2.8.0.1 is not unmounting the sdcard partition, which causes issues when setuplvm tries to convert that partition into an LVM PV.
From now on, anyone with issues with setuplvm (or other issues within recovery) needs to post /tmp/recovery.log - This can be obtained via ADB with:
Code:
adb pull /tmp/recovery.log
when you are in TWRP after you've tried (and failed) to do whatever you're trying to do
Why? This provides MUCH more information about what went wrong than just the basic screen results/console output such as what alpha_5 posted a few posts back.
I'm not sure how this lvm implementation works ...
If I wipe /data in a twrp lvm compliant recovery, what will happen? It will wipe only /data stuff in lvm pool or the whole "partition" (including internal sdcard)?
Enjoy!
EDIT : I want to make a "factory reset" but without erasing my personnal datas (photos etc.).
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Wendigogo said:
I'm not sure how this lvm implementation works ...
If I wipe /data in a twrp lvm compliant recovery, what will happen? It will wipe only /data stuff in lvm pool or the whole "partition" (including internal sdcard)?
Enjoy!
EDIT : I want to make a "factory reset" but without erasing my personnal datas (photos etc.).
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I tried and it's written in TWRP recovery : factory reset doesn't wipe personal data (in /data/media).
AWESOME JOB !
Wendigogo said:
I'm not sure how this lvm implementation works ...
If I wipe /data in a twrp lvm compliant recovery, what will happen? It will wipe only /data stuff in lvm pool or the whole "partition" (including internal sdcard)?
Enjoy!
EDIT : I want to make a "factory reset" but without erasing my personnal datas (photos etc.).
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I tried and it's written in TWRP recovery : factory reset doesn't wipe personal data (in /data/media).
AWESOME JOB !
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Correct. It's the same way all Nexus devices since the GNex (and most other devices) are - a factory reset does an rm -r of everything outside of /data/media instead of formatting the whole partition.
Of course, it's a good idea to periodically back things up in case the filesystem gets hosed to the point of needing a format. (Extremely rare on ext4 these days, common for f2fs in my experience)
Entropy512 said:
Correct. It's the same way all Nexus devices since the GNex (and most other devices) are - a factory reset does an rm -r of everything outside of /data/media instead of formatting the whole partition.
Of course, it's a good idea to periodically back things up in case the filesystem gets hosed to the point of needing a format. (Extremely rare on ext4 these days, common for f2fs in my experience)
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Yes, always following the 3 main rules when playing with my devices :
1- Make a backup
2- Make a backup
3- Make a backup
And as I do that oftenly my backups are never outdated.
Enjoy!
Setting up LVM on oppo find 7 from a custom rom?
Hello,
I am tired of my app space always out (I can't update apps now and have limited my apps to about 1/2 of what I normally would have).
From quite a ways back, I had installed Gummy, I think M4, right around when they stopped supporting the rom.
My question is how would I set up LVM from this point in time? I'm unsure how to revert back to any colorOS system (and I would prefer never to go back that way anyway, however I do see cos1.2 in a restore kernal section). I have TWRP 2.7.1.0 currently in use.
update: I see that twrp from the OS, can download the latest TWRP so I am currently DL and will try to install 2.8.7.1. If this successfully gets installed, can I flash the LVM program directly, then a 5.x or later D.U., Nameless, or OMNI rom afterwards?
Your help would be greatly appreciated as I have put this off for way too long however understand it's an amazing phone w/lots of hardware capability.
Update: downloading 2.8.7.1 from the app's interface didn't work well. I had to get back into flashify and install from local file version 2.8.5.0. When I get into bootup>TWRP, i have a split screen where the left side is scrolling slowly downwards. All functionality is normal just screen split flipping is annoying.
Hi.
Anyone give me working download link for "set up LVM" and "remove LVM" flashable zip please.
I can't download them from oppo forum.
Hi Entropy512, All,
I have installed succesfully LVM with the last OmniRoma Available but everytime I try to download something or take a picture with the camera, It says "For use camera, insert and SD Card". I checked the threat and I do not find any clue of how to solve this. Probably I miss something in the configuration process.
Any help?
Thanks in advance
Hi,
my G3 and me have a small problem.
I wanted to update from official Cyanogenmod 12.1 to 13.0, backed up my data, etc.
First, there were tno Problems, but very fast battery drainage, and that my mSD card was now not "sdcard1" anymore but some numbers.
I tried fixing permissions in TWRP, had a bootloop. Updated TWRP (now 3.0.0 installed) and it worked somehow.
After one night it said process.acore quit unexpectedly. I had some crashes of the Google Play Services as well.
Then, it would boot, give me like 10 Seconds, and then jump to the boot screen of Cyanogenmod.
I tried to wipe data,system,dalvik. First there were problems with wiping dalvik, then there were problems with wiping system.
It says can't mount system: invalid argument. When looking around with twrp file explorer, the system folder is empty.
I would really appreciate your help!
You must check the partition type. Check if this as Ext4 or f2fs. In any case, try to repair the system of partitions from TWRP.
Okay, so:
Filesystem of /system is ext4
When trying to fix:
Repairing System using ef2fsck....
/sbin/e2fsck -fp /dev/block/mmcblk0p40 process ended with ERROR: 8
Unable to repair file system.
I assume it's because its ext4 and not f2fs?
btw I found something that may be important: when I try to wipe /cache, it takes forever.
Codagon said:
Okay, so:
Filesystem of /system is ext4
When trying to fix:
Repairing System using ef2fsck....
/sbin/e2fsck -fp /dev/block/mmcblk0p40 process ended with ERROR: 8
Unable to repair file system.
I assume it's because its ext4 and not f2fs?
btw I found something that may be important: when I try to wipe /cache, it takes forever.
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Try to reinstall cyanogedmon 12.1 without wipes. Then, you enter again to the recovery and apply the wipes. I am not sure if for our model, cyanogedmon is compatible with the type of partitions f2fs and if is required a kernel with support for f2fs file system. You could try to changing the partitions (file system to f2fs), installing the rom and see if it starts but could cause a boot loop. Make a nandroid before making any changes.
cesarandres_8911 said:
Try to reinstall cyanogedmon 12.1 without wipes. Then, you enter again to the recovery and apply the wipes. I am not sure if for our model, cyanogedmon is compatible with the type of partitions f2fs and if is required a kernel with support for f2fs file system. You could try to changing the partitions (file system to f2fs), installing the rom and see if it starts but could cause a boot loop. Make a nandroid before making any changes.
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Okay, i will try this tomorrow and then report back!
Thank you so far
Okay,
when trying to install the latest Snapshot of official CM, it just says ZIP File is corrupt. It said the same about an older build I still had on my PC.
When I try to flash the CM 13.0 build i had previously, TWRP just goes black and reboots (into recovery).
I also have to manually mount /system every time. If I try to mount /system again after dismounting it, it says 'failed to mount /system : Invalid Argument' .
This applies to all other partitions but the external SD Card.
When I try to change the file system to f2fs, it says OPeration successfull, but it didn't change anything, and the file system keeps being displayed as ext4.
Furthermore, i can't just 'Reboot Recovery' with TWRP- I have to take ot the Battery every time.
Codagon said:
Okay,
when trying to install the latest Snapshot of official CM, it just says ZIP File is corrupt. It said the same about an older build I still had on my PC.
When I try to flash the CM 13.0 build i had previously, TWRP just goes black and reboots (into recovery).
I also have to manually mount /system every time. If I try to mount /system again after dismounting it, it says 'failed to mount /system : Invalid Argument' .
This applies to all other partitions but the external SD Card.
When I try to change the file system to f2fs, it says OPeration successfull, but it didn't change anything, and the file system keeps being displayed as ext4.
Furthermore, i can't just 'Reboot Recovery' with TWRP- I have to take ot the Battery every time.
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Why dont you start from the beginning.flash lp kdz through lg up then try installing cm 13.it might work for you.
jokerpappu said:
Why dont you start from the beginning.flash lp kdz through lg up then try installing cm 13.it might work for you.
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I didn't want to lose my files
But it seems this is the only way soon- TWRP is giving me Error 7 when trying to flash CM 13.0. ....
:crying:
Codagon said:
I didn't want to lose my files
But it seems this is the only way soon- TWRP is giving me Error 7 when trying to flash CM 13.0. ....
:crying:
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Which is your recovery version? If your recovery version is 3.0, you could try performing a downgrade of your recovery. If the errors persist, make an clean installation of the rom from LG Flash Tool (KDZ).
cesarandres_8911 said:
Which is your recovery version? If your recovery version is 3.0, you could try performing a downgrade of your recovery. If the errors persist, make an clean installation of the rom from LG Flash Tool (KDZ).
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My Version is indeed 3.0. I had 2.8 before. Should I downgrade even further?
What would you recommend?
Besides:
I tried saving my files with the Terminal and [cp * /data/data/media/ /external_sd/Backup -r] and others, but it keeps giving me Zero-Byte Files.
Is this due to the Recovery version too?
You guys really are a big help! Thanks!
Codagon said:
My Version is indeed 3.0. I had 2.8 before. Should I downgrade even further?
What would you recommend?
Besides:
I tried saving my files with the Terminal and [cp * /data/data/media/ /external_sd/Backup -r] and others, but it keeps giving me Zero-Byte Files.
Is this due to the Recovery version too?
You guys really are a big help! Thanks!
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I think that you try to save an empty folder. Use any backup applications to accomplish this. I have installed recovery twrp version 3 and I have no problem.
cesarandres_8911 said:
I think that you try to save an empty folder. Use any backup applications to accomplish this. I have installed recovery twrp version 3 and I have no problem.
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Ok but doing it woth cp * /sdcard/WhatsApp it keeps doing the same.
The only thing that matters to me now are my WhatsApp Images
I was able to grab the chatlogs but not more.
Sometimes it even copies all pictures (Like 8.000 files) but all of them are 0-Bytes.
I will try the downgrade tomorrow.
Thank you so far!
Were you able to resolve this? I have an identical issue. I was playing CoC on my LS990 with CM13 before it went black and now it always boots in to twrp recovery 3.0. The only thing that mounts is the external sd card.
I've tried the following and all fail:
adb push cm13 and then install from recovery
adb sideload cm13
lg flash tool via firmware upgrade, roms:ZV4, ZV6, ZV8
Is the internal sd damaged? Please help XDA gods. Thanks
Hello all-
In the process of trying to upgrade to OOS 5. I made sure to make a backup of the entire system (system image) in TWRP before proceeding. I also backed up the Boot image and Modems. I had the entire OOS 5 rom ready to flash but before doing so I elected t wipe Dalvik/Cache, Cache, Data & System as I always thought you have to do a fresh clean install when changing versions (7.1.1 to 8.0). The first error I encountered was that it couldn't flash the file. Then when I tried to restore my backup...it does the process with no errors yet when I try to reboot I am told no OS installed. What has happened and what can I do since I always make these backups to be safe?
Thanks all!
Plug your phone on a PC (with the phone in recovery mode), move your backup (sdcard/TWRP/backup) on your PC to keep it safe. Next follow the mega unbrick method 2 (just Google it) on OnePlus forum, update your phone to the version that you were and reflash TWRP and copy your backup from your PC to your phone (in the same location than before) and try to restore your backup.
Error installing OOS 5
Thanks all! I thought a System Image backup was all I needed and had no idea I also had to restore my Boot Image backup. Once I restored that backup I was good to go. Oddly though I didn't have all my apps and data on the phone like I thought the system image backup would have. Honestly I don't care as long as I have a phone again.
On a side note, I have the full OOS 5 ROM on my phone and when I try to flash it I receive an error. The error message states as if the file os for a One Plus 3 and that it cant confirm what my device is? I have always downloaded the full ROMS from OP site and nver had issues upgrading in the past. Any ideas? Does the version of my TWRP matter? Please advise.
DroidJay123 said:
Thanks all! I thought a System Image backup was all I needed and had no idea I also had to restore my Boot Image backup. Once I restored that backup I was good to go. Oddly though I didn't have all my apps and data on the phone like I thought the system image backup would have. Honestly I don't care as long as I have a phone again.
On a side note, I have the full OOS 5 ROM on my phone and when I try to flash it I receive an error. The error message states as if the file os for a One Plus 3 and that it cant confirm what my device is? I have always downloaded the full ROMS from OP site and nver had issues upgrading in the past. Any ideas? Does the version of my TWRP matter? Please advise.
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System image is rarely useful, it's a full Byte by Byte backup of the system partition ( meaning even the empty Bytes are saved). System partition means that boot one isn't concerned. And system partition means that data partition isn't concerned either, so no user apps or data.
Better to stick to /boot /system and /data backup.
You must have latest official TWRP 3.2 for Oreo ROMs. Or blue_spark latest (8.61 version see blue_spark kernel thread OP)
Striatum_bdr said:
System image is rarely useful, it's a full Byte by Byte backup of the system partition ( meaning even the empty Bytes are saved). System partition means that boot one isn't concerned. And system partition means that data partition isn't concerned either, so no user apps or data.
Better to stick to /boot /system and /data backup.
You must have latest official TWRP 3.2 for Oreo ROMs. Or blue_spark latest (8.61 version see blue_spark kernel thread OP)
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Thanks man! Good information to have moving forward. No sense in backing up partitions that are not useful and only take up space. Can I update to TWRP 3.2 right in the TWRP app or should I download image and flash within TWRP? I am currently on SU 2.82....is that compatible with Android O?
DroidJay123 said:
Thanks man! Good information to have moving forward. No sense in backing up partitions that are not useful and only take up space. Can I update to TWRP 3.2 right in the TWRP app or should I download image and flash within TWRP? I am currently on SU 2.82....is that compatible with Android O?
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Yes update from within TWRP. I think superSu 2.85 should be good or Magisk 14.0
Hey,
I'm new in this kind of stuff but need help as fast as possible. So I tried to root the phone but let me tell you something else. When I enter TWRT (boot into) and try to install the .zip file it shows weird folder names that I can't see on the computer. I have Win10 if this matters and Android 8.0 or 8.0.1. The folders are:
acct
boot
cache
config
cust
data
license
mnt
and it goes like that. The problem is that about 85 or 90% of these folders aren't visible on my computer when I plug in my phone... The System is mounted in TWRP and everything is mounted. I tried wiping all the data. I have unlocked bootloader. Also when I go to some of these folders I see REALLY strange folder names like: 671hnsuh1b%nqjus Or something like. I've found out that it's encrypted but I just want to root the phone and find the .zip file. Also can someone explain me these acct, boot, license, vendor, version and other folders that aren't visible on my PC? Please help. I'm so confused, not clue what's going on...
You need to use the format data option to decrypt the internal storage. Better use SD card or USB OTG to flash the root file. Anyway don't wipe the oeminfo or vendor partition in any case and take a backup of all partition beforehand.
kksnis said:
You need to use the format data option to decrypt the internal storage. Better use SD card or USB OTG to flash the root file. Anyway don't wipe the oeminfo or vendor partition in any case and take a backup of all partition beforehand.
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Well, I already used this option. The format data option and it's still the same. Maybe the version of my twrp helps: 3.1.1-1
Aspect13 said:
Well, I already used this option. The format data option and it's still the same. Maybe the version of my twrp helps: 3.1.1-1
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Strange. What is the android version?Did you had any lock screen set before formatting? Can you please share a screenshot or log during formatting, if you have any. Anyway you can use adb sideload to flash the .zip file.Cheers
kksnis said:
Strange. What is the android version?Did you had any lock screen set before formatting? Can you please share a screenshot or log during formatting, if you have any. Anyway you can use adb sideload to flash the .zip file.Cheers
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My android version is 8.0 so it's oreo. I've also noticed that the 3.1.1-1 version of twrp is the only one from what I tried that I can install the newer versions gave me an error. I had lock screen and it was code not a fingerprint but I wasn't prompt for a code after booting into twrp. Adb sideload seems to fail all the time so I can't do it :/.
The logs from wiping data are:
Updating partition details...
..done
Full SELinux support is present.
MTP Enabled
Starting ADB Sideload feature...
Starting ADB Sideload feature... (And it failed now wipe logs.):
Fomatting Data using mkfs.f2fs...
Done.
You may need to reboot recovery to be able to use /data again.
Updating partition details...
...done
So yea I'm so sad tbh with this... I'll try to install new twrp after the wipe if the wipe didn't help and will tell you if I get an error when I try to boot into NEW twrp.
EDIT: Ye still an error.
Maybe you have a link to the newest working twrp?
Nevermind got it. Downloaded the modded twrp by TEAM MT I guess from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8-pro/development/wip-twrp-3-1-1-0-duk-t3625798 Works perfectly and SOLVED!