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I've searched and looked at a couple of guides, etc. but am still unsure: How can I get my Verizon Note 4 up to date with latest Marshmallow? I have seen some guides that say that flashing the official rom will lock the bootloader - I'm assuming this isn't a problem for Page Plus?
My phone is from ebay, but unmodified as far as I can tell.
hrab said:
I've searched and looked at a couple of guides, etc. but am still unsure: How can I get my Verizon Note 4 up to date with latest Marshmallow? I have seen some guides that say that flashing the official rom will lock the bootloader - I'm assuming this isn't a problem for Page Plus?
My phone is from ebay, but unmodified as far as I can tell.
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Since you're not going to get an OTA the way I would do it is to drop this file (Thanks, hsbadr!) on your SD card, boot into recovery and flash the update.zip. You can do the same with this file (thanks again, hsbadr!) to bring yourself up to date. The second file is the monthly Android security update. That will leave you with a locked Marshmallow bootloader. If it is your intention to unlock a Marshmallow bootloader, that is not how I would do it.
This is how I would do it. Follow the directions closely.
douger1957 said:
Since you're not going to get an OTA the way I would do it is to drop this file (Thanks, hsbadr!) on your SD card, boot into recovery and flash the update.zip. You can do the same with this file (thanks again, hsbadr!) to bring yourself up to date. The second file is the monthly Android security update. That will leave you with a locked bootloader. If it is your intention to unlock a Marshmallow bootloader, that is not how I would do it.
This is how I would do it. Follow the directions closely.
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Thanks for being so helpful. I have flashed custom roms, rooted, etc with other phones, but I don't have plans for this one just yet. I suppose it's best to have the option in the future. I saw a thread with links to the OTA upgrade files - can they be downloaded and upgraded manually?
hrab said:
Thanks for being so helpful. I have flashed custom roms, rooted, etc with other phones, but I don't have plans for this one just yet. I suppose it's best to have the option in the future. I saw a thread with links to the OTA upgrade files - can they be downloaded and upgraded manually?
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Use the first two links I gave you, drop the files one at a time starting with the first one, boot into recovery and chose the option that says something about update. Then drop the second file on the sd card and do the same thing.
If you decide to unlock the bootloader, you'll need to downgrade to 5.1.1 in ODIN. If you want an unlocked Marshmallow bootloader, you'll have to do the unlock process twice.
douger1957 said:
Use the first two links I gave you, drop the files one at a time starting with the first one, boot into recovery and chose the option that says something about update. Then drop the second file on the sd card and do the same thing.
If you decide to unlock the bootloader, you'll need to downgrade to 5.1.1 in ODIN. If you want an unlocked Marshmallow bootloader, you'll have to do the unlock process twice.
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Awesome, thanks. I'm assuming the process you describe will [should] keep my apps/data intact?
hrab said:
Awesome, thanks. I'm assuming the process you describe will [should] keep my apps/data intact?
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It should. They're Verizon updates.
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It should. They're Verizon updates.
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When I boot into recovery, the android logo has chinese text below it. Is this a concern?
So I have a Verizon Pixel XL that has been unlocked, TWRP alpha installed, and rooted....
How shall I update my build? Should I even update the build?
My goal is to have the latest update running on my system (manually flashing or OTA I don't care) with an unlocked rooted Pixel XL that can broadcast wifi natively.
I have everthing down except the update piece. Any advice?
You have TWRP and root? How is that working? I was reading that SuperSu needs an update to work with it. Also many people who have taken the OTA (or even flash full system image) are getting stuck in the bouncing balls boot loop. I would hold off on updating. No real major changes as of yet.
Twrp is working fine but I have nothing to flash to test...????
networx2002 said:
Twrp is working fine but I have nothing to flash to test...????
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Yeah that is what I'm hinting at.... There is no updated ROM to work with TWRP yet that is updated to the latest Google Build
Root is working. I have twrp alpha 2. Root and elementalx 8 all installed. Although, im getting my daydream headset tomm. And when you install the app it tells you to check for updates. It says I have one. But if you look at the OTA updates NDE63 is the newest. Which im on. So I dn at this point. I guess i'll just roll with it for now. The dev that made purenexus that I ran on my nexus 6. Says hes working on it already and gets his on the 21st. So i'll just stick with what I have for now. I'm sure we'll see roms pretty soon
So, what is the proper/safe way to install an update without breaking anything? Losing root is not a concern since we can just reflash TWRP and SuperSU, but what's the process? Searching is not resulting in a guide that I can be 100% confident in.
I am rooted in my pixel XL. Can I accept OTA updates without losing root? If not, is there a developer/thread that has a safe update to flash? I am not on a custom ROM, I'm stock. Thanks
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So, what is the proper/safe way to install an update without breaking anything? Losing root is not a concern since we can just reflash TWRP and SuperSU, but what's the process? Searching is not resulting in a guide that I can be 100% confident in.
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I am rooted in my pixel XL. Can I accept OTA updates without losing root? If not, is there a developer/thread that has a safe update to flash? I am not on a custom ROM, I'm stock. Thanks
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Hit Google's Android OTA page, the file and directions are there to ADB sideload it. You will have to reroot and install TWRP if tou want that.
What i did was download the latest factory image from here from there I used this guide on post two section 8, installed the latest update, restored from cloud back up logged into all my apps (important if you use snapchat), reinstalled TWRP + Root + ElementalX and i was good to go, might seem like a little bit of work, but I've done it so many times I can get it done quickly now.
DeathSentinels said:
What i did was download the latest factory image from here from there I used this guide on post two section 8, installed the latest update, restored from cloud back up logged into all my apps (important if you use snapchat), reinstalled TWRP + Root + ElementalX and i was good to go, might seem like a little bit of work, but I've done it so many times I can get it done quickly now.
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If you edit the flash-all.bat file and take out the -w near the end you wont flash user data. So you can skip restoring your cloud backup and apps. Backup just to be safe though.
TonikJDK said:
Hit Google's Android OTA page, the file and directions are there to ADB sideload it. You will have to reroot and install TWRP if tou want that.
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Have a few more questions. If I do this procedure, is there the possibility that I won't be able to reroot with each update? If I do reroot and reinstall TWRP, is that like a factory reset where I will lose all my data? Back years ago when I would flash Roms, you could install a update without having to factory reset each time, Is this possible with the pixel with being stock? I would love to get the updates each month but don't want to do it if each time I have to reroot, reinstall TWRP and having all my data wiped. Thanks
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Have a few more questions. If I do this procedure, is there the possibility that I won't be able to reroot with each update? If I do reroot and reinstall TWRP, is that like a factory reset where I will lose all my data? Back years ago when I would flash Roms, you could install a update without having to factory reset each time, Is this possible with the pixel with being stock? I would love to get the updates each month but don't want to do it if each time I have to reroot, reinstall TWRP and having all my data wiped. Thanks
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No, it won't stop you from re-rooting and it will not factory reset your phone. So each month you will not lose your data but you will have to reinstall TWRP and root.
TonikJDK said:
No, it won't stop you from re-rooting and it will not factory reset your phone. So each month you will not lose your data but you will have to reinstall TWRP and root.
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OK, thanks, that's good to know. When I lose root, will that mess with any of my apps that need root to work like titanium backup? Or will I just need to grant it user privileges again? I have never done this particular process before so I am a little weiry. Do you know of a step by step guide to do this? Sorry but I would feel more comfortable that way. Thanks for all you help and feedback, it's been years since I last went through the rooting, flashing process so, I guess I am being extra cautious. I have/am learning by the feedback you have given me.
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I am rooted with TWRP RC1
i never sideloaded an OTA before, alway applied factory images. Too lazy, but tired of all the rework.
i folllowed,
https://9to5google.com/2016/12/05/how-to-sideload-android-7-1-1-nmf26o-onto-the-pixel/
no data loss.
just had to use fastboot to reinstall TWRP and reflash SUPERSU.
All is well.
If I choose to side load it, do I root and install TWRP the same way I did when I first did this, with ADB on my windows PC? And side loading will work with a new operating system (when it comes out) along with the monthly security updates? I just checked and my latest security update is from January. If I updated March's update, would that automatically have the February one with it?
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TonikJDK said:
Hit Google's Android OTA page, the file and directions are there to ADB sideload it. You will have to reroot and install TWRP if tou want that.
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I went to the Google page but all of the links are to 7.1.1 which I am currently on 7.1.2. Plus I am just looking for the security update that just dropped for March.
jreink01 said:
I went to the Google page but all of the links are to 7.1.1 which I am currently on 7.1.2. Plus I am just looking for the security update that just dropped for March.
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Ok, didn't know that.
You are on a different path. You wait on Google for updates. There might be, there might not be. Certainly 7.1.2 will go live and we will all be on the same path and then 7.1.2 will get monthly updates, but when that is we don't know.
So for now you stay where you are, or you flash back to 7.1.1. we can do that without data loss if you want.
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Ok, didn't know that.
You are on a different path. You wait on Google for updates. There might be, there might not be. Certainly 7.1.2 will go live and we will all be on the same path and then 7.1.2 will get monthly updates, but when that is we don't know.
So for now you stay where you are, or you flash back to 7.1.1. we can do that without data loss if you want.
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Yes, I am in the beta program, that's why I am on this version. So, I'm assuming the beta's don't get updates then? I have turned off automatic updates since I'm rooted. Would you recommend I turn that back on or no? If I'm correct, I can't take a OTA since I'm rooted so I was correct in turning off automatic updates then? I will probably stay on this version since the difference is improvement and bug fixes. So, when 7.1.2 rolls out to everyone, then I would assume that that version would show up on the Google page then?
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I have a Verizon Pixel XL with unlocked bootloader, TWRP, and root on NHG47K. I have been updating it via sideloading the OTAs since I got the phone. I've seen on the forums that a lot of people flash the full factory image. I wanted to know what the difference was between sideloading the OTA vs flashing the full factory image?
There is not too much difference,
OTA is changing only what has been changed, size varies with 100 MB to 600 MB of more. But if you had some problems with unchanged partitions they may not fixed.
Factory image flashing has bigger size (latest is 1.8 GB), wiping your data by default (manually editing for non wipe is possible), mainly for fresh start even without wiping data.
Thanks for the info. Couple more questions:
1. Does sideloading just the OTA, flip the active slot?
2. Is there a way to check if the April OTA updated the bootloader as well. I'm guessing the May OTA does update the bootloader since applying it has broken TWRP and root for people.
savi0 said:
Thanks for the info. Couple more questions:
1. Does sideloading just the OTA, flip the active slot?
2. Is there a way to check if the April OTA updated the bootloader as well. I'm guessing the May OTA does update the bootloader since applying it has broken TWRP and root for people.
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Hello,
1 - OTA will install on the other slot.
2 - International April version has the same bootloader as March and earlier versions. There is an updated bootloader for Verizon, not the one that breaks Root/TWRP by the way. The May OTA does brake Root/TWRP.
Cheers...
5.1 said:
Hello,
1 - OTA will install on the other slot.
2 - International April version has the same bootloader as March and earlier versions. There is an updated bootloader for Verizon, not the one that breaks Root/TWRP by the way. The May OTA does brake Root/TWRP.
Cheers...
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To clarify your meaning... The May Verizon OTA does or does not break root?
sliding_billy said:
To clarify your meaning... The May Verizon OTA does or does not break root?
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Hello,
Every May releases break Root. It's a general security patch for Pixel devices (as far as I understand).
Cheers...
sliding_billy said:
To clarify your meaning... The May Verizon OTA does or does not break root?
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Applying the OTA or flashing a full factory image does "break" root and TWRP in the sense that you have to reflash TWRP and apply root again. Apparently the May factory image/OTA is applying a new bootloader which is not allowing the re-application of TWRP and root after flashing. Chainfire made a post detailing that it was due to the new May bootloader detecting an unsigned image, ie TWRP, and then not allowing it to boot.
Here is the link to that post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
savi0 said:
Applying the OTA or flashing a full factory image does "break" root and TWRP in the sense that you have to reflash TWRP and apply root again.
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Hello,
If you try to reinstall Root or TWRP after May OTA I think you are going to have a bad surprise. It's up to you...
savi0 said:
Apparently the May factory image/OTA is applying a new bootloader which is not allowing the re-application of TWRP and root after flashing. Chainfire made a post detailing that it was due to the new May bootloader detecting an unsigned image, ie TWRP, and then not allowing it to boot.
Here is the link to that post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
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First you say you have to reapply TWRP and Root and now you say it won't allow it... You shouldn't reinstall either TWRP or Root on May bootloader for the moment.
If you want those, flash the April bootloader as stated in other threads talking about the issue...
Cheers...
5.1 said:
First you say you have to reapply TWRP and Root and now you say it won't allow it... You shouldn't reinstall either TWRP or Root on May bootloader for the moment.
If you want those, flash the April bootloader as stated in other threads talking about the issue...
Cheers...
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Sorry, I should have clarified that you are only able to apply TWRP and root to images and bootloaders that were released before the May updates.
You are absolutely right in that that I should not be installing TWRP or Root on the May bootloader because it'll result in bootloops.
savi0 said:
Sorry, I should have clarified that you are only able to apply TWRP and root to images and bootloaders that were released before the May updates.
You are absolutely right in that that I should not be installing TWRP or Root on the May bootloader because it'll result in bootloops.
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Hey,
As a workaround, you can flash April bootloader. It's not a big deal and works fine anyway.
Cheers...
5.1 said:
Hello,
Every May releases break Root. It's a general security patch for Pixel devices (as far as I understand).
Cheers...
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That's what I assumed you meant (that the new BL was in all May builds), but your working sounded like maybe it was left out of the Verizon OTA build. I'm just waiting patiently for a TWRP/SU build that doesn't need me to mismatch the BL. It wasn't like there was any functional reason to upgrade in May.
sliding_billy said:
That's what I assumed you meant (that the new BL was in all May builds), but your working sounded like maybe it was left out of the Verizon OTA build. I'm just waiting patiently for a TWRP/SU build that doesn't need me to mismatch the BL. It wasn't like there was any functional reason to upgrade in May.
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Yeah. A few posts above yours @savi0 pointed to a Chainfire posts relating the issue. You can also check the last posts from EX Kernel. flar2 posted a link to the latest security bulletin...
Normally, we won't have to wait too long to get back TWRP/Root.
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sliding_billy said:
I'm just waiting patiently for a TWRP/SU build that doesn't need me to mismatch the BL. It wasn't like there was any functional reason to upgrade in May.
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Although I have the Automatic system update option shut off, in the past my Pixel has used cellular data while remaining on the prior version after the update notification appears. I think the phone wasted about 1 GB the last time I didn't take an OTA update. That essentially means I can not take the update and possibly cause the phone to waste cellular data, shut off cellular data to avoid the usage while remaining on the prior version, or take the update. Actually I have seen a fourth option linked below, but that keeps my phone constantly awake and doesn't allow deep sleep, so I never tried the alteration long enough to see if it would avoid cellular data usage if the change was made before the OTA notification.
https://www.androidexplained.com/pixel-hide-ota-notification/
alluringreality said:
Although I have the Automatic system update option shut off, in the past my Pixel has used cellular data while remaining on the prior version after the update notification appears. I think the phone wasted about 1 GB the last time I didn't take an OTA update. That essentially means I can not take the update and possibly cause the phone to waste cellular data, shut off cellular data to avoid the usage while remaining on the prior version, or take the update. Actually I have seen a fourth option linked below, but that keeps my phone constantly awake and doesn't allow deep sleep, so I never tried the alteration long enough to see if it would avoid cellular data usage if the change was made before the OTA notification.
https://www.androidexplained.com/pixel-hide-ota-notification/
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Hello,
I don't understand what you mean when you say:
alluringreality said:
That essentially means I can not take the update and possibly cause the phone to waste cellular data, shut off cellular data to avoid the usage while remaining on the prior version, or take the update
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If you have issues, just sideload the latest OTA from Google here:
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Instructions are available on this page.
Good luck...
alluringreality said:
Although I have the Automatic system update option shut off, in the past my Pixel has used cellular data while remaining on the prior version after the update notification appears. I think the phone wasted about 1 GB the last time I didn't take an OTA update. That essentially means I can not take the update and possibly cause the phone to waste cellular data, shut off cellular data to avoid the usage while remaining on the prior version, or take the update. Actually I have seen a fourth option linked below, but that keeps my phone constantly awake and doesn't allow deep sleep, so I never tried the alteration long enough to see if it would avoid cellular data usage if the change was made before the OTA notification.
https://www.androidexplained.com/pixel-hide-ota-notification/
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I have been concerned about the system using data while waiting to update the phone, but I do not see that happening. I have automatic update turned off in dev settings as well as the google play services notification disables so as not to accidental click it. I see the update available if I look at the check for updates area in system, but it just is sitting at the download and install option there. I have checked my data use since the BL issue came about, and there is no data use besides normal.
Mainly I was just noting that not taking an update can potentially result in cellular data usage, in case anyone wasn't aware of the possible issue. The top items in my cellular data usage were the same as the images in the following thread when I avoided taking an OTA update.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/help/android-os-sucking-mobile-data-t3597680/
savi0 said:
Sorry, I should have clarified that you are only able to apply TWRP and root to images and bootloaders that were released before the May updates.
You are absolutely right in that that I should not be installing TWRP or Root on the May bootloader because it'll result in bootloops.
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Will the factory images (May or after) lacking the "Verizon" designation lock my Bootloader if flashed to a Verizon Pixel XL (That currently has Unlocked BL and TWRP)?
Sorry, but this is getting Hella confusing.
I'm going to update TWRP, then planning on flashing Factory Image 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.021, Mar 2018) https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/marlin-ota-nhg47q-73c108b9.zip
Do I need to worry about anything flashing this build?
Just trying to make sure I don't screw myself here, as I really NEED an unlocked Bootloader/ROOT... but I'm still running 7.1.1
Wish there was a forum for us with Verizon Pixels and Unlocked BL's...
PrettyPistol555 said:
Will the factory images (May or after) lacking the "Verizon" designation lock my Bootloader if flashed to a Verizon Pixel XL (That currently has Unlocked BL and TWRP)?
Sorry, but this is getting Hella confusing.
I'm going to update TWRP, then planning on flashing Factory Image 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.021, Mar 2018) https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/marlin-ota-nhg47q-73c108b9.zip
Do I need to worry about anything flashing this build?
Just trying to make sure I don't screw myself here, as I really NEED an unlocked Bootloader/ROOT... but I'm still running 7.1.1
Wish there was a forum for us with Verizon Pixels and Unlocked BL's...
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If OEM unlocking is toggled and your bootloader is unlocked, just assume it is a google version. Flashing a factory image can't lock your bootloader.
shagbag913 said:
If OEM unlocking is toggled and your bootloader is unlocked, just assume it is a google version. Flashing a factory image can't lock your bootloader.
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The "OEM unlocking" setting is greyed out. And underneath it says "bootloader is already unlocked" (slider is to the left).
That is what you mean by "toggled", correct?
Thanks for the reply! I appreciate it greatly.
PrettyPistol555 said:
The "OEM unlocking" setting is greyed out. And underneath it says "bootloader is already unlocked" (slider is to the left).
That is what you mean by "toggled", correct?
Thanks for the reply! I appreciate it greatly.
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Yep.
***Update August 31, 2018*** It has been reported from @Juanito216 that he's locked out of TWRP after taking an update, and this update is well past March when I first reported it. Be advised not to TAKE THE UPDATES OR YOU WILL LOSE ROOT/TWRP!
***Note*** Made a note of this under my Noob Metro PCS Guide.
This is for a MetroPCS XT1765 phone.
So the significant other finally let me get ahold of their phone (same model) because of bugs on the Stock Rom, and FINALLY I was able to unlock the bootloader. However, this phone had the forced update from March. (My phone didn't have this problem as I rooted out the box).
If you take the update, you have to push the Bootloader unlock. Motorola will give you the unlock code, but I had to keep doing it with the code until the phone "unlocked". Didn't happen on my phone out the box.
If you take the update, you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FLASH Magisk v14. I also was unable to install @squid2 TWRP new version. Error 1 kept popping up. Did let me install the superuser and the no-verity just fine but you don't have root.
The only solution you will have to get root is to flash a custom rom and then flash Magisk. But the update did something to the root.
Hope this help you guys.
You seriously had to say that again??
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Articul8Madness said:
***Note*** Made a note of this under my Noob Metro PCS Guide.
This is for a MetroPCS XT1765 phone.
So the significant other finally let me get ahold of their phone (same model) because of bugs on the Stock Rom, and FINALLY I was able to unlock the bootloader. However, this phone had the forced update from March. (My phone didn't have this problem as I rooted out the box).
If you take the update, you have to push the Bootloader unlock. Motorola will give you the unlock code, but I had to keep doing it with the code until the phone "unlocked". Didn't happen on my phone out the box.
If you take the update, you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FLASH Magisk v14. I also was unable to install @squid02 TWRP new version. Error 1 kept popping up. Did let me install the superuser and the no-verity just fine but you don't have root.
The only solution you will have to get root is to flash a custom rom and then flash Magisk. But the update did something to the root.
Hope this help you guys.
UPDATE 4/1/2018 - After finally being able to unlock the bootloader of the significant other and root it, I found something interesting. - if you take the pestering update that rolled out in March, you will be UNABLE to flash Magisk v14. You can flash No Verity and Superuser well, but you WILL NOT HAVE ROOT. The only alternative I have is to flash a custom rom and then flash Magisk.
Do Not Take the Update.
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PimpMy5Ton said:
You seriously had to say that again?? Everyone I know uses custom roms anyway, just sayin'
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You seriously had to say that again??
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Well, I said that because not everybody is going to read my guide. I've had such hell with this phone while others have sailed through it, I'm giving ALL the MetroPCS folks a head up. Most of the development is done on other variants of the phone as is, and a lot of info that is out there while Qualcomm does not really apply to us. Consider me like an ambassador for the Metro folks, lol.
If somebody said it, I haven't caught it in the threads. And honestly, hopefully this thread opens up a discussion on how we can flash back. I was completely unable to go back to the original stock on the significant other's phone AFTER that update too. Been tinkering with it since I posted that. Can't even flash some of the boot.img files successfully either that I explained in my post (in case of emergency section).
That update is something seriously nasty.
Update: Aaah...I see what I did there. Man, I'm doing too much in the middle of the night. Sorry bout that copy and paste thing. I was taking notes and writing and tinkering with the phone. Didn't want to forget the problem exactly.
Took the latest update that I know of and now I can't flash TWRP anymore. Locked the bootloader and everything back up because I thought I was going to sell this phone. It didn't sell and I decided to unlock it again and root. I hope some type of way someone can find out how to install TWRP after taking all the updates. This Metro PCS variant kind of sucks for rooting\roming.
Juanito216 said:
Took the latest update that I know of and now I can't flash TWRP anymore. Locked the bootloader and everything back up because I thought I was going to sell this phone. It didn't sell and I decided to unlock it again and root. I hope some type of way someone can find out how to install TWRP after taking all the updates. This Metro PCS variant kind of sucks for rooting\roming.
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No, Juanito, no! That's why I said don't take the update. But now I'll correct it in my OP. Thanks for the info.
Can you follow my guide and see if you can get TWRP from ADB shell?
Im running Lineage OS, I can boot TWRP, but can no longer install it. I thought I would never root the phone again. So now at this point, I might not take it to stock ever again.
Juanito216 said:
Im running Lineage OS, I can boot TWRP, but can no longer install it. I thought I would never root the phone again. So now at this point, I might not take it to stock ever again.
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I know you say you can't install TWRP. But can you load it through ADB Shell? If you can there's hope.
Did you start doing all this on Lineage or on Stock, or started back to stock and it crashed. You can always reunlock the bootloader through the Moto prompts on their website. It shouldn't be blacklisted.
Hello All,
It been a while since I've been lurking on the forums. Last time I was here was just after when I got the pixel xl and needed to root and unlock it, and was looking for how to update.
Back then when the update past 7.1.1 released they were having issues keeping root and unlocked status after the update.
I'm looking to update my phone now to the newest, stable release, that will let me keep root and unlocked bootloader on a Verizon Google pixel xl.
Here is where I'm currently at:
Verizon Google pixel xl.
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image
Flash fire installed
Twrp installed
As of late I've had the common battery issue with this version get worse as the phone ages and now after landing in Indianapolis a few hours ago I'm having radio issues that I'm hoping a fresh install or update will fix.
I'm just looking for some direction on what steps I need to do to update and not lose root or unlocked bootloader.
I need to get full functionality of my phone back asap, so I appreciate all of your help with this.
Thank you
Hobocoe said:
Hello All,
It been a while since I've been lurking on the forums. Last time I was here was just after when I got the pixel xl and needed to root and unlock it, and was looking for how to update.
Back then when the update past 7.1.1 released they were having issues keeping root and unlocked status after the update.
I'm looking to update my phone now to the newest, stable release, that will let me keep root and unlocked bootloader on a Verizon Google pixel xl.
Here is where I'm currently at:
Verizon Google pixel xl.
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image
Flash fire installed
Twrp installed
As of late I've had the common battery issue with this version get worse as the phone ages and now after landing in Indianapolis a few hours ago I'm having radio issues that I'm hoping a fresh install or update will fix.
I'm just looking for some direction on what steps I need to do to update and not lose root or unlocked bootloader.
I need to get full functionality of my phone back asap, so I appreciate all of your help with this.
Thank you
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This excellent guide by HomeBoy76 should give you all the info that you need....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-8-1oreo-unlock-t3715279
Hobocoe said:
Hello All,
It been a while since I've been lurking on the forums. Last time I was here was just after when I got the pixel xl and needed to root and unlock it, and was looking for how to update.
Back then when the update past 7.1.1 released they were having issues keeping root and unlocked status after the update.
I'm looking to update my phone now to the newest, stable release, that will let me keep root and unlocked bootloader on a Verizon Google pixel xl.
Here is where I'm currently at:
Verizon Google pixel xl.
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image
Flash fire installed
Twrp installed
As of late I've had the common battery issue with this version get worse as the phone ages and now after landing in Indianapolis a few hours ago I'm having radio issues that I'm hoping a fresh install or update will fix.
I'm just looking for some direction on what steps I need to do to update and not lose root or unlocked bootloader.
I need to get full functionality of my phone back asap, so I appreciate all of your help with this.
Thank you
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I do not think there is anyway to upgrade the 7.1.1 firmware to 8.10 firmware and not lose root. I would suggest you use my guide and Do #4 wipe data and then do #7 root.
Why wipe data? There have been a lot of changes to the firmware since 7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image.
Note: Copy/Backup the information on your internal storage you want to keep to your computer i.e., pictures SMS, files etc. Why? Because using flash-all with the -w will wipe your internal storage.
It's actually pretty simple, just download the latest factory image of either Oreo,. Flash the flash all script included with fast boot. Afterward boot into the system without setting up a pin or password or anything, set it up, then reboot into boot loader and boot the latest TWRP, then within TWRP flash TWRP zip file and Magisk root. Reboot system.
Homeboy76 said:
I do not think there is anyway to upgrade the 7.1.1 firmware to 8.10 firmware and not lose root. I would suggest you use my guide and Do #4 wipe data and then do #7 root.
Why wipe data? There have been a lot of changes to the firmware since 7.1.1 (NOF27B) stock image.
Note: Copy/Backup the information on your internal storage you want to keep to your computer i.e., pictures SMS, files etc. Why? Because using flash-all with the -w will wipe your internal storage.
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Thank you everyone for the responses. Homeboy 76, I just had a quick question regarding your guide. The steps for the bootloader. Are you just showing all 3 options (unlock, lock, stock) for thurougness? Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that? Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
Thank you for your help with this. I just don't want to brick my phone while trying to fix it.
Hobocoe said:
Thank you everyone for the responses. Homeboy 76, I just had a quick question regarding your guide. The steps for the bootloader. Are you just showing all 3 options (unlock, lock, stock) for thurougness? Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that? Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
Thank you for your help with this. I just don't want to brick my phone while trying to fix it.
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"...for thurougness?
Yes
Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
No, Do not lock the boot loader.
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that?
Yes
If it locks the bootloader, go here to unlock it:
[How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli
Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
No, No.
Homeboy76 said:
"...for thurougness?
Yes
Or do I have to return the bootloader to stock and lock it before I can install the update and root again?
No, Do not lock the boot loader.
Also I should test a factory reset before I try updating to see if my radio problem is worse than I expected. If I just go into the system and do a factory reset, besides losing root will it be fine doing that?
Yes
If it locks the bootloader, go here to unlock it:
[How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli
Or does that get it into a weird root/stock limbo and brick it? Or prevent me from installing the update?
No, No.
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Thank you homeboy for the assistance. It's much appreciated. Luckily my phone issues were related to the location I was in. Indianapolis doesn't like my phone number for some reason.. But ill still be updating either way.
Thanks again.
Hobocoe said:
Thank you homeboy for the assistance. It's much appreciated. Luckily my phone issues were related to the location I was in. Indianapolis doesn't like my phone number for some reason.. But ill still be updating either way.
Thanks again.
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You're welcome