So if i flash pixel rom first it will removw root as a feature to regain root acces will I only need to reflash supersu. Also when flashing the kernel since it is being flashed after the rom do I need to have root acces or is it fine as long as I have TWRP? Sorry if this is a dumb question I have never installed a custom rom or kernel.
It's simple, just flash in this order:
1. PixelROM
2. ElementalX(as long as you choose/it uses GZIP compression)
3. SuperSU
You can have custom kernel without root
I flashed pixelrom and when trying to boot into system it says that I have no OS installed
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hello guys,
i decided, after almost 3 years to mod my note ii.
i want to root now, and then, i don't know when, i'd like to flash a custom rom.
the step i have to follow are:
1) root with autoroot chainfire
2) backup efs
3) flash custom recovery: wich one do you advice? (could you link me how to flash it)
4) flash custom recovery: wich one do you advice? (could you link me how to flash it)
is it correct?
thank you
There is no need to root before installing a custom ROM.
You can install the latest version of TWRP, backup EFS, flash custom ROM, and flash gapps.
This should help you install TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/general/guide-how-to-install-android-t3310915
Hey all,
I'm trying to better understand what I'm doing with my phone here. Currently I have my OP3 rooted (aka unlocked bootloader, correct?) and on 8.0.0.
1. If I wanted to keep it rooted and reinstall the OS, is this as simple as downloading whichever ROM I want, copying it to my phone's internal storage, and flashing it in recovery using TWRP?
2. Is stock recovery (recovery_OP3.img on the oneplus.net website) the same part of the software as TWRP? As in the stock recovery is locked bootloader and TWRP is unlocked bootloader?
3. I've been searching for the most recent root guide, can I get a recommendation? I've read that SuperSU is not the thing to use any longer, but rather Magisk. Correct?
4. What is boot.img?
Thanks all
Shoruk3n said:
Hey all,
I'm trying to better understand what I'm doing with my phone here. Currently I have my OP3 rooted (aka unlocked bootloader, correct?) and on 8.0.0.
1. If I wanted to keep it rooted and reinstall the OS, is this as simple as downloading whichever ROM I want, copying it to my phone's internal storage, and flashing it in recovery using TWRP?
2. Is stock recovery (recovery_OP3.img on the oneplus.net website) the same part of the software as TWRP? As in the stock recovery is locked bootloader and TWRP is unlocked bootloader?
3. I've been searching for the most recent root guide, can I get a recommendation? I've read that SuperSU is not the thing to use any longer, but rather Magisk. Correct?
4. What is boot.img?
Thanks all
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1. If you switch roms, always do a clean install (wipe all partitions) . If you want to get rid off all the mods wipe system and flash the same rom + gapps + root. You won't loose data since you are only modifying the system partition.
2. Stock recovery by Oneplus is as if says stock, you littery can't do anything with it apart from upgrading your OOS, wiping cache partitions and doing a factory reset. I do recommend the TWRP provided by Bluspark since that seems to be the only one I tried without any issues whatsoever.
3. Magisk is the new root method in my opinion, it supports Magisk modules which simply are mods that can be installed and removed with a single click (reboot required tho). You can compare it to xposed but very limited when compared.
4. Boot.img is your kernel, never flash standalone img files apart from TWRP since the kernel modifies more the only the boot img. Always flash the full zip.
Hello -
My Pixel 2 XL is still running stock but is rooted with Magisk. I have been looking at some custom ROMs. Stock is working fine for me, but the dorm in me REALLY wants to waste time flashing ROMs...
I was looking at the thread for AquariOS and a few others, and they each mention flashing TWRP after installing the ROM.
At present, I have the .img file for TWRP and I boot to it from my computer using fastboot. Is there a reason why ROMs installation instructions have the line to install TWRP? Is there any reason not to just fastboot to it as needed? My concern is how difficult is it to return to the factory recovery mode, and is there any downside to having TWRP on this model instead of the factory. Is it possible to return to the stock ROM and recovery after installing a custom ROM?
Thanks
myk.robinson said:
Hello -
My Pixel 2 XL is still running stock but is rooted with Magisk. I have been looking at some custom ROMs. Stock is working fine for me, but the dorm in me REALLY wants to waste time flashing ROMs...
I was looking at the thread for AquariOS and a few others, and they each mention flashing TWRP after installing the ROM.
At present, I have the .img file for TWRP and I boot to it from my computer using fastboot. Is there a reason why ROMs installation instructions have the line to install TWRP? Is there any reason not to just fastboot to it as needed? My concern is how difficult is it to return to the factory recovery mode, and is there any downside to having TWRP on this model instead of the factory. Is it possible to return to the stock ROM and recovery after installing a custom ROM?
Thanks
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If you only want to use TWRP when you have a fastboot-ready PC available, there is no need to install it. The reason why that is there is because since TWRP is embedded in the kernel (not flashed to a recovery partition like older devices), it will be overwritten whenever you flash a custom rom that includes a kernel, and I'm fairly certain they all do.
Returning the stock recovery menu is as easy as flashing the stock boot.img. There are no downsides that I know of of having TWRP on your device. And yes, returning to the stock rom and recovery is as easy as fastboot flashing the factory image.
myk.robinson said:
Hello -
My Pixel 2 XL is still running stock but is rooted with Magisk. I have been looking at some custom ROMs. Stock is working fine for me, but the dorm in me REALLY wants to waste time flashing ROMs...
I was looking at the thread for AquariOS and a few others, and they each mention flashing TWRP after installing the ROM.
At present, I have the .img file for TWRP and I boot to it from my computer using fastboot. Is there a reason why ROMs installation instructions have the line to install TWRP? Is there any reason not to just fastboot to it as needed? My concern is how difficult is it to return to the factory recovery mode, and is there any downside to having TWRP on this model instead of the factory. Is it possible to return to the stock ROM and recovery after installing a custom ROM?
Thanks
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I dont install it anymore.
I run rooted stock and have no need really for a nand backup.
When I need it I just fastboot it and honestly I cant recall the last time I needed to do that.
On other deivces I have it installed for ease of updates for LineageOS.
My Pixel XL 2 swings both ways! I use TWRP on board and Fastboot!
I run stock rooted with flash kernel. I use my Nexus 6p terminal to fastboot boot TWRP on my Pixel when flash kernel pushes an update. I don't really see any reason to run a custom rom on this device as it runs great as is and there is an app for pretty much any custom rom feature you'd want.
I Have difficulties rooting my Z1 compact (amami).
My goal is to have stock rom, rooted with Magisk.
Steps I took:
1. Unlocked the bootloader (manufacturer way)
2. Flashed latest stock rom
3. Booted, installed Magisk manager, downloaded magisk.zip and enabled USB debugging
4. Flashed TWRP through ADB
5. Booted into TWRP, tried to install the zip, I get an error “unsupported image format”
6. If I reboot after faliure, I can’t get into stock rom anymore (just black backlit screen), so I have to reflash stock rom again.
I have tried different versions of TWRP, Magisk, and tried rezipping magisk.zip.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Same issue here. Will let you know how I solve it.
Edit: My solution, might not be 100% what you were after, but this is good for me:
Reflash stock rom 236 LP with EMMA
Flash kernel v18.1 from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/so...rnel-advanced-14-5-0-242-kernel-v1-0-t3096060 (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
Enter rom and adb reboot recovery (power + voldown didn't work)
Flash Supersu zip
Flash debloater zip from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...p-debloat-lp-690-correct-functioning-t3076161
This nets me a debloated stock 5.1.1 install with root and busybox, all I need. I could never get fastboot flash recovery to boot any rom after flashing from recovery, so after a lot of struggle I'm happy this way.
If Magisk is a must, I would try the method described here https://forum.xda-developers.com/so...m-unrooted-t3682932/post76105039#post76105039
Hi guys, my question is, when I flash TWRP, how can I keep it from being replaced without flashing custom ROM or kernel? Orangefox says to flash their recovery, then in orange fox you must install the 'orangefox.zip'. Is this a fix for it being replaced? Or is it just impossible on stock ROM? My data is not encrypted. Thankyou for all help and advice
In order for the custom recovery to stick you must either flash magisk or a custom kernel or both if you choose, let me know if you have any issues and I'll be happy to help you with the issue more.
Edit: ElementalX is a great custom recovery I recommend paying for their app to go along with the free kernel has a lot of features.
I must be missing something then, I am not new to the custom ROM scene with many old devices. So not a full noob.
I flash TWRP, then magisk, but after a reboot root is disabled and custom recovery gone.
This is the first device I am fully happy with how it comes out the box, don't want to make any kernel or ROM changes, just the ability to fully root so I can have viper ect.