How do i return to stock recovery? - Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers

I need to return my pixel, so i need stock recovery, and to remove twrp. i searched and searched for an answer, but I can't find anything. Any advice would be very much appreciated. thanks!

Abbieru said:
I need to return my pixel, so i need stock recovery, and to remove twrp. i searched and searched for an answer, but I can't find anything. Any advice would be very much appreciated. thanks!
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Download the factory image from Google and either fastboot flash the boot image, or use the flash_all script.

cam30era said:
Download the factory image from Google and either fastboot flash the boot image, or use the flash_all script.
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thanks sooo much. do i just extract the boot image from it? and do i wipe the boot image first? what commands do i use?

Abbieru said:
thanks sooo much. do i just extract the boot image from it? and do i wipe the boot image first? what commands do i use?
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Follow the directions in this thread > https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886

cam30era said:
Follow the directions in this thread > https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
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for the factory image, do i need one with certain letter combo? none of them match mine..

Abbieru said:
for the factory image, do i need one with certain letter combo? none of them match mine..
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I'd suggest flashing the full factory image, using the flash-all script. Make sure your ADB and fastboot are up to date. Download the latest, NOF26V.

cam30era said:
I'd suggest flashing the full factory image, using the flash-all script. Make sure your ADB and fastboot are up to date. Download the latest, NOF26V.
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i just did it. there is no recovery.img it in the archive it said.. what do i do now? :c

Abbieru said:
i just did it. there is no recovery.img it in the archive it said.. what do i do now? :c
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Stock recovery is part of the boot image.

cam30era said:
Stock recovery is part of the boot image.
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it said parition b doesnt exist and failed. i hope i didnt brick it im a newbie at this so this feels tedious..

Abbieru said:
it said parition b doesnt exist and failed. i hope i didnt brick it im a newbie at this so this feels tedious..
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Were you using the flash-all script?

cam30era said:
Were you using the flash-all script?
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yes. i tried booting, my phone is bricked. i dont know what i did wrong.. i need to return this so i dont know what to do

Abbieru said:
yes. i tried booting, my phone is bricked. i dont know what i did wrong.. i need to return this so i dont know what to do
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I don't understand your answer. Did you use the flash-all script, or try to flash only the boot image?

Abbieru said:
yes. i tried booting, my phone is bricked. i dont know what i did wrong.. i need to return this so i dont know what to do
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Why do you think you're phone is bricked. Did you run the flash all as you were instructed. Those errors you mentioned are normal.

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Flash factory image VZ wireless

Has anyone who has unlocked their bootloader successfully flashed a different factory image other than the image on their phone. I've tried numerous ways and have had no success after unlocking my bootloader. Thanks to anyone who may chime in
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treIII said:
Has anyone who has unlocked their bootloader successfully flashed a different factory image other than the image on their phone. I've tried numerous ways and have had no success after unlocking my bootloader. Thanks to anyone who may chime in
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Could you be more specific about how you flashed (flash_all or each individual image file), and what happened? Error or what?
cam30era said:
Could you be more specific about how you flashed (flash_all or each individual image file), and what happened? Error or what?
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I've tried flashing the entire P factory image and it fails. I've tried with adb and fast boot on my PC. I also tried with skipsoft toolkit to see if that would work. It also fails. I have posted screen shots in that thread if you'd like to see the error. Thanks
treIII said:
I've tried flashing the entire P factory image and it fails. I've tried with adb and fast boot on my PC. I also tried with skipsoft toolkit to see if that would work. It also fails. I have posted screen shots in that thread if you'd like to see the error. Thanks
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I'd suggest fastboot flash each image file separately (boot, sys, etc)
cam30era said:
I'd suggest fastboot flash each image file separately (boot, sys, etc)
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I tried that and it seems to work but nothing changes
treIII said:
I tried that and it seems to work but nothing changes
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What is it that you are expecting to change?
cam30era said:
What is it that you are expecting to change?
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The build number and for OEM unlocking to be pickable. My bootloader is already unlocked so I thought flashing a different factory image would make it possible in developer options
treIII said:
The build number and for OEM unlocking to be pickable. My bootloader is already unlocked so I thought flashing a different factory image would make it possible in developer options
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I agree. That's very strange. Does fastboot indicate success after flashing each image?
cam30era said:
I agree. That's very strange. Does fastboot indicate success after flashing each image?
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Yes for some but the system image fails. Look in skipsoft tool thread and you'll see it. There are pictures
treIII said:
Yes for some but the system image fails. Look in skipsoft tool thread and you'll see it. There are pictures
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If you don't use skipsoft, and in fastboot do:
fastboot flash system system.img
You still get this partition error?
cam30era said:
If you don't use skipsoft, and in fastboot do:
fastboot flash system system.img
You still get this partition error?
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Yes
treIII said:
Yes
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Very strange. I'm at a loss.
cam30era said:
Very strange. I'm at a loss.
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So u have Verizon version? I'd like to see someone else try to flash a factory image to know where this goes
treIII said:
So u have Verizon version? I'd like to see someone else try to flash a factory image to know where this goes
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No. Considering buying one. That's why I'm interested in this.
cam30era said:
No. Considering buying one. That's why I'm interested in this.
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Yeah I wish someone else would chime in and try. I can't figure it out after trying for 4 hours last night and about two today. So I gave up and posted
I flashed the google factory image. . oem unlock will stay greyed out but that is not a big deal. bunch of people did this and discussion in this other thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
zanoli99 said:
I flashed the google factory image. . oem unlock will stay greyed out but that is not a big deal. bunch of people did this and discussion in this other thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
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Not until you want to update to newer firmwares and there is no unlock method on those bootloaders. Converting to a GPS Pixel would be ideal if it is even possible.
joderme said:
Not until you want to update to newer firmwares and there is no unlock method on those bootloaders. Converting to a GPS Pixel would be ideal if it is even possible.
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If you unlock now and update later your bootloader will remained locked unless Google finds a way to push a bootloader update with the coming OTA's that locks your bootloader after unlocking but that's highly unlikely. Plus, if you jump the gun and install the OTA before knowing the results of the OTA, you're kind of asking for something like this to happen. Hopefully Google doesn't find a deceitful way of pushing bootloader updates to lock us back up as you know they have already learned that a backdoor was found to unlock the Verizon bootloaders. They're not stupid and Jcase already said the sunshine guys were sending the exploit to Google so they would patch it. Vulnerabilities are too common these days on Android and these exploit seekers are quick to submit patches for them.
OK. Finally was able to flash the latest pixel factory image on my PXL. Minimal and fastboot and latest drivers from Google.
i sorta need help in this department as well... do i unzip the zip inside the zip??
im getting missing recovery.img and missing boot.sig i would like to make this a non verizon device. the flash-all.bat didnt work and i tried modifying it by removing -w but still same errors. spoon feed me please or teamview? its been 2 days

Question about flashing image with fastboot

I'm going to be exchanging my pixel and getting another one. Just curious so I know for the future.. if I flash the full factory image via fastboot does that relock the bootloader? I'm gonna guess that it doesn't but just wanna make sure.
New to adb and fastboot so I've been reading around like crazy trying to learn. Is the only way to lock again to use the actual lock command in fastboot?
Edit: I'm referring to using the flash-all.bat script
Yes, you will have to re-lock the bootloader. Do it with fastboot in the bootloader.
Although, you don't have to re-lock the bootloader before sending your phone back... Especially since it will have the stock image flashed to it.
aholeinthewor1d said:
if I flash the full factory image via fastboot does that relock the bootloader?
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No. Flashing the factory image does not relock the bootloader. After you have successfully rebooted, return to the bootloader and use the command: fastboot oem lock
cam30era said:
No. Flashing the factory image does not relock the bootloader. After you have successfully rebooted, return to the bootloader and use the command: fastboot oem lock
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Sorry, I know this has been asked but I've been searching for days and can't find it. Trying to flash latest factory image for 7.1.1 on pixel xl without losing data and can not find a guide to do so. Any help is appreciated
canemaxx said:
Sorry, I know this has been asked but I've been searching for days and can't find it. Trying to flash latest factory image for 7.1.1 on pixel xl without losing data and can not find a guide to do so. Any help is appreciated
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Right click the flash-all script, and choose edit (or something like that) from the drop down menu. In the last line where it says "fastboot -w update..." delete the "-w". Then just use this flash-all.
cam30era said:
Right click the flash-all script, and choose edit (or something like that) from the drop down menu. In the last line where it says "fastboot -w update..." delete the "-w". Then just use this flash-all.
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I'm sorry I was looking for the full guide on flashing the factory image with -w removed. But you did answer how to remove the -w so thank you ...is there a link to a guide with the correct commands to use?
canemaxx said:
I'm sorry I was looking for the full guide on flashing the factory image with -w removed. But you did answer how to remove the -w so thank you ...is there a link to a guide with the correct commands to use?
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This is about the best right now > http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187
cam30era said:
This is about the best right now > http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187
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Thank you!! Just to confirm there is only 1 factory image for 7.1.1 in the downloads at the google website, which will work with Verizon correct?
canemaxx said:
Thank you!! Just to confirm there is only 1 factory image for 7.1.1 in the downloads at the google website, which will work with Verizon correct?
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Correct. Let me ask you, do you have any modifications to your Pixel? Root, TWRP, custom kernel? If not, you'd be better off with ADB sideload.
cam30era said:
Correct. Let me ask you, do you have any modifications to your Pixel? Root, TWRP, custom kernel? If not, you'd be better off with ADB sideload.
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I have root and that's it. So if I'm understanding correctly, I would put the factory image zip in the platform tools folder and extract it there, open a command window from that folder and run this command fastboot flash-all
Is that correct?
canemaxx said:
I have root and that's it. So if I'm understanding correctly, I would put the factory image zip in the platform tools folder and extract it there, open a command window from that folder and run this command fastboot flash-all
Is that correct?
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You're on Windows?
Command > fastboot flash-all.bat
Make sure you remove the "-w" first
cam30era said:
You're on Windows?
Command > fastboot flash-all.bat
Make sure you remove the "-w" first
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Yes I am on Windows. So as long as I do as I stated I will retain data and 7.1.1 will be installed. After boot I can reroot with sr4?
canemaxx said:
Yes I am on Windows. So as long as I do as I stated I will retain data and 7.1.1 will be installed. After boot I can reroot with sr4?
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In fact, on Windows I think you can just double click the flash-all.bat file (I'm on Linux, so I'm not 100% positive). Yes to your other questions. As long as nothing goes wrong.
canemaxx said:
Yes I am on Windows. So as long as I do as I stated I will retain data and 7.1.1 will be installed. After boot I can reroot with sr4?
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Been here for about 4 minutes, is that normal?
canemaxx said:
Been here for about 4 minutes, is that normal?
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Nope. Your fastboot may be out of date. I'd suggest updating your Android SDK.
cam30era said:
Nope. Your fastboot may be out of date. I'd suggest updating your Android SDK.
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I updated sdk this morning...not sure why it hung there but everything went through and pixel is now booting. Finishing android update is in progress and seems data was retained. Thank you very much for all your help! Just in time too, Dr just decided to induce my wife's labor and my son will be here today!!
canemaxx said:
I updated sdk this morning...not sure why it hung there but everything went through and pixel is now booting. Finishing android update is in progress and seems data was retained. Thank you very much for all your help! Just in time too, Dr just decided to induce my wife's labor and my son will be here today!!
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Very good.
You sure like living on the edge...
cam30era said:
Very good.
You sure like living on the edge...
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Haha thanks again for all your help!! 7.1.1 installed and root is back!! This may be the last time I get to update my phone for a while lol

Phone stopped working for no reason - can only get as far as the bootloader now

Tried looking through threads and have spent all day trying to fix it.
Phone was working fine a couple days ago until it ran out of battery. Since then nothing.
If I try to turn on normally I get stuck on the Google screen. Only other thing I can do is boot into fastboot/bootloader but from there, if I try Recovery mode it sticks in a bootloop
I think you have a hardbrick bootloop, There is fortunately a kernel and recovery developed by developers to overcome this problem, but you'll need a unlocked bootloader as it involves flashing recovery and boot.img. If you have boot loader unlocked, go to general section where you'll find a thread regarding the same. All the best
I tried that - flashed the recovery but when I try to launch recovery mode I just get a bootloop again.
Euskadi said:
I tried that - flashed the recovery but when I try to launch recovery mode I just get a bootloop again.
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What recovery are you flashing?
Phalanx7621 said:
What recovery are you flashing?
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This one:
TWRP version 3.1.1: Download | Mirror. This TWRP image is modified to use only 4 cores.
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Euskadi said:
This one:
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Are you sure it's flashing ? And you do have an unlocked bootloader right ? And you're flashing with fastboot?
Phalanx7621 said:
Are you sure it's flashing ?
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Fastboot command line says it is
And you do have an unlocked bootloader right ?
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Of course
And you're flashing with fastboot?
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Yep, didnt even know there was another way tbh!
Euskadi said:
Fastboot command line says it is
Of course
Yep, didnt even know there was another way tbh!
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Oh I don't know if there is, I know there are programs out there that make the process easier just figured I'd ask if you were doing it the way I normally do it. Still having this issue?

Deleted everything

Hi
I was messing around with my system and tought I delete everything in TWRP. :crying:
I am still able to go in TWRP and Fastboot.
I messed with the partition formats too.
What can I do then?
Android 10(Lineageos17) wont boot, I always get to the fastboot.
Thanks a lot for your answers.
Konradrundfunk said:
Hi
I was messing around with my system and tought I delete everything in TWRP. :crying:
I am still able to go in TWRP and Fastboot.
I messed with the partition formats too.
What can I do then?
Android 10(Lineageos17) wont boot, I always get to the fastboot.
Thanks a lot for your answers.
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you can flash stock rom with any fastboot tutorial of you device, but take care because i think it can brick if you flash any wrong rom
zumboy said:
you can flash stock rom with any fastboot tutorial of you device, but take care because i think it can brick if you flash any wrong rom
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but with fastboot you can only flash images i thought
Konradrundfunk said:
but with fastboot you can only flash images i thought
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i think you need unzip your rom and run these commands in fastboot console
zumboy said:
i think you need unzip your rom and run these commands in fastboot console
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this :
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this :
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from the stock rom?
Konradrundfunk said:
from the stock rom?
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yes, or you can easly flash stock rom without unzip & console commands. with Xiaomi miflash tool.
search it in google/youtube
zumboy said:
yes, or you can easly flash stock rom without unzip & console commands. with Xiaomi miflash tool.
search it in google/youtube
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but can u just use TWRP for theese?
zumboy said:
this :
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I cant't see the first file in the images folder
Thank You
Konradrundfunk said:
I cant't see the first file in the images folder
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Ok that worked out realy well thanks a lot!!!!:good::good::good:

Question [CLOSED] hi all i need help i brick my nubia red magic 8 pro+

can someone please help me or send me some service to unbrick my nubia?
i can pay
What's happened?
Stusick said:
What's happened?
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i try to root the phone and now it's in corrupted file and when i press power to continue he show the logo of red magic and thats it
i can enter to fastboot mode but nothing help
How did you root your phone? Rooting the phone is as simple as flashing patched init_boot.img via fastboot flash init_boot. A lot of users here brick their phones because they patched and flashed the boot.img instead of the init_boot.img.
yakir150 said:
i can enter to fastboot mode but nothing help
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If you can enter fastboot you can still fix..flash your original boot.img from fastboot.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
batuken said:
How did you root your phone? Rooting the phone is as simple as flashing patched init_boot.img via fastboot flash init_boot. A lot of users here brick their phones because they patched and flashed the boot.img instead of the init_boot.img.
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yeah so did i also flash boot.img instead init_boot.img
but it's ok now
someone help me remotely and fix it
yakir150 said:
yeah so did i also flash boot.img instead init_boot.img
but it's ok now
someone help me remotely and fix it
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If this is a paid service could you please give me the information so I can fix my phone. Thanks.
[email protected] said:
If this is a paid service could you please give me the information so I can fix my phone. Thanks.
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Viet nam ah
izsdeaman said:
Viet nam ah
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I am a Vietnamese and I live in California USA.
yakir150 said:
yeah so did i also flash boot.img instead init_boot.img
but it's ok now
someone help me remotely and fix it
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So flashing stock boot.img with fastboot wouldn't fix?
JWnSC said:
So flashing stock boot.img with fastboot wouldn't fix?
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i didnt try it i just talk to some service and pay ^_^
yakir150 said:
i didnt try it i just talk to some service and pay ^_^
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Could you please give me the information to contact this service. Thanks.
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I buy and he fix
Price please and tag room share some more info please
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Have you seen which programs were used?
aaa.bbb111222 said:
Have you seen which programs were used?
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He used miflash, QFIL (with various different parameters than normal use), QFL, and fastboot. Finally he recreated two super partitions for my phone and flash odm, system, and vendor images into the supper partitions. After 4 hr of trying, my phone boots however I still have the red warning "Your phone is corrupt".
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He used miflash, QFIL (with various different parameters than normal use), QFL, and fastboot. Finally he recreated two super partitions for my phone and flash odm, system, and vendor images into the supper partitions. After 4 hr of trying, my phone boots however I still have the red warning "Your phone is corrupt".
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lock bootloader and flash full rom
izsdeaman said:
lock bootloader and flash full rom
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how do you flash a full rom?
yakir150 said:
how do you flash a full rom?
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Put the rom in the root directory or on external SD card through the C connector. Use local update and choose the rom.

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