First of all, this guide expects you to have some basic knowledge how to use fastboot, have working ADB/fastboot connection on your computer and understand the fact that this may brick your phone if you mess up.
I am NOT responsible for anything! This will wipe everything on your phone, so get backups if needed.
This guide is written for X720 and supplied files are ONLY for X720. Same procedure will work on X727, but you will have to get right files yourself.
All files are from stock 23S, just extracted, converted and repacked for your convenience.
Read the whole guide before doing anything. If you're unsure about anything, don't do it.
Here we go:
1. Download .zip containing files from Mega: https://mega.nz/#!5boxDYrL!_O-oD05yhiU5FbCmYuf47VH4Qar5RhV5LKwyHa39bWM
2. Extract files to path where you are able to flash them using fastboot (ie. same folder with fastboot)
3. Boot your phone to bootloader (Vol- & Power)
4. Flash everything:
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot format data <-- THIS WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE INCLUDING INTERNAL STORAGE
fastboot flash cmnlib64 cmnlib64.mbn
fastboot flash ddr ddr.mbn
fastboot flash cmnlib cmnlib.mbn
fastboot flash hyp hyp.mbn
fastboot flash pmic pmic.elf
fastboot flash tz tz.mbn
fastboot flash aboot emmc_appsboot.mbn
fastboot flash rpm rpm.mbn
fastboot flash devcfg devcfg.mbn
fastboot flash xbl xbl.elf
fastboot flash keymaster keymaster.mbn
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot flash devinfo devinfo.bin5. Reboot, and let it boot up (takes some time)
6. Flash TWRP, wipe everything and install ROM (you have done this before, won't write a guide)
Credit for this guide goes to @darkobas
get error
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\x720_upgrade_23s>fastboot flash system system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
I'm only guessing, since many have flashed this successfully, but maybe a bad download or incompatible fastboot.
Presterin said:
I'm only guessing, since many have flashed this successfully, but maybe a bad download or incompatible fastboot.
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thx
i will try again.
Does anyone know which ones are safe to flash over the existing rom? I do not wish to wipe or break current rom.
I flashed everything except system and boot on top of Omni rom. Everything works great.
Does anyone know where I can get all of the files for my x727, I considered using the files from these OTA zips but I think some of the files are missing like the modem firmware and system.img.
On x720 some of the files were divided into scatter files, had to do some research to get them sorted.
Which fastboot is compatible with system.img? Because of me too :"target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi". minimal fast boot 1.42
Edit: ok..as long as the post I wrote started installation
Should/Can we install the latest fastboot? Mine is on shop altered 17s from over a year a go, which to be fair runs great; i just fancy a change.
Thanks
write "fastboot format data" command say "Formatting is not supported for file system with type ' '." what do i have to do
Any solution?
Hasancaktar said:
write "fastboot format data" command say "Formatting is not supported for file system with type ' '." what do i have to do
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Stuck here as well
Hasancaktar said:
write "fastboot format data" command say "Formatting is not supported for file system with type ' '." what do i have to do
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First, you provided no information. For example what phone do you have, what OS etc.
I am guessing EUI: It would be alot easier to simply flash the firmware for your device instead of flashing the exact same pieces of it one at a time. By extracting the bits from the full OS.
This is a old outdated guide that has way too many steps, and it was made a long time ago. Since the name of the guide is upgrading firmware, I assume thats what you are trying to do.
Since you are hoping to flash firmware, I will go ahead and assume that you already have your bootloader unlocked, have flashed Twrp and are rooted? You can accomplish updating your firmware with one step. > Go to Lineage 15.1 page and go to downloads section. Here you will see firmware listed, download the firmware to your device. One flash in Twrp will install all of the radio and sensor files needed.
Hint: always boot to recovery first, checking the Twrp installation boxes if present> this is a best practice to avoid bricking your phone.
If you have any issue after following the steps I mentioned ( Its possible because of the fastboot commends) You may need to clean wipe reset and start fresh
Before you begin disable any passwords and fingerprints within the system settings.
Boot to recovery > click wipe > advanced wipe > check cache ( not Dalvik, just cache) > swipe> press home key to return to main menu.
Click install >Navigate to your download folder and select firmware > swipe to install > clear cache again> reboot to recovery
If there are any check boxes to check for TWRP installation, check them >
Once back in recovery reboot to system > Finished
Great guide Thanks.
It saved me from a system wipe and a nightly not recognized by TWRP...:crying:
tsongming said:
First, you provided no information. For example what phone do you have, what OS etc.
I am guessing EUI: It would be alot easier to simply flash the firmware for your device instead of flashing the exact same pieces of it one at a time. By extracting the bits from the full OS.
This is a old outdated guide that has way too many steps, and it was made a long time ago. Since the name of the guide is upgrading firmware, I assume thats what you are trying to do.
Since you are hoping to flash firmware, I will go ahead and assume that you already have your bootloader unlocked, have flashed Twrp and are rooted? You can accomplish updating your firmware with one step. > Go to Lineage 15.1 page and go to downloads section. Here you will see firmware listed, download the firmware to your device. One flash in Twrp will install all of the radio and sensor files needed.
Hint: always boot to recovery first, checking the Twrp installation boxes if present> this is a best practice to avoid bricking your phone.
If you have any issue after following the steps I mentioned ( Its possible because of the fastboot commends) You may need to clean wipe reset and start fresh
Before you begin disable any passwords and fingerprints within the system settings.
Boot to recovery > click wipe > advanced wipe > check cache ( not Dalvik, just cache) > swipe> press home key to return to main menu.
Click install >Navigate to your download folder and select firmware > swipe to install > clear cache again> reboot to recovery
If there are any check boxes to check for TWRP installation, check them >
Once back in recovery reboot to system > Finished
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I hate to be that person, but where the heck is the firmware dl's on the LIneage site? I did search and search. Thanks in advance.
jackpollard said:
I hate to be that person, but where the heck is the firmware dl's on the LIneage site? I did search and search. Thanks in advance.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/rom-lineageos-15-0-leeco-le-pro3-t3683720
amdol said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/rom-lineageos-15-0-leeco-le-pro3-t3683720
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Thank you! My flaw was looking on https://lineageos.org/ and not on here.
ajegile said:
get error
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\x720_upgrade_23s>fastboot flash system system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
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get the same. iam not shure if i have the x722 or x720. they look same
Related
Can anyone pls tell me where I can download stock rom for (lenovo) p2 preferable in zip format . And is there any unbricking tutorial .
I want this too...? if anyone can help...
I have found the stock ROM, I bricked my device in the rooting process, and am unable to flash the complete stock image, because the device reports "unable to flash bootloader on unlocked device"
itsjustbilly said:
I have found the stock ROM, I bricked my device in the rooting process, and am unable to flash the complete stock image, because the device reports "unable to flash bootloader on unlocked device"
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Hi, because you should not flash bootloader.
you can try those 2 solutions:
the fast one, it should work. The flashall command flash every.img files he find in the fastboot directory. So try to remove the bootlader.img and execute the flashall command.
the manual one (longer one):
Put only the recovery.img, boot.img, and the system.img files ( you should have something like 13 , named "systemchunk0/12.img") in your fastboot directory and flash with fastboot ( the command is always the same: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, fastboot flash boot boot.img, and for every single part of system.img you should flash like "fastboot flash systemchunk0(until 12).img " so you flash flash 13 times the system with avery 13 parts .
Sorry for my english i hope you solved that
itsjustbilly said:
I have found the stock ROM, I bricked my device in the rooting process, and am unable to flash the complete stock image, because the device reports "unable to flash bootloader on unlocked device"
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Then share it no
I'll post links when I get to my computer, but they're not Cwm flash able zips, they are fast boot files that you flash from DOS on a pc
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aleleo87 said:
Hi, because you should not flash bootloader.
you can try those 2 solutions:
the fast one, it should work. The flashall command flash every.img files he find in the fastboot directory. So try to remove the bootlader.img and execute the flashall command.
the manual one (longer one):
Put only the recovery.img, boot.img, and the system.img files ( you should have something like 13 , named "systemchunk0/12.img") in your fastboot directory and flash with fastboot ( the command is always the same: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, fastboot flash boot boot.img, and for every single part of system.img you should flash like "fastboot flash systemchunk0(until 12).img " so you flash flash 13 times the system with avery 13 parts .
Sorry for my english i hope you solved that
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I did try this, but I still have no signal because the modem file is part of the bootloader, and no modem means no mobile signal
itsjustbilly said:
I'll post links when I get to my computer, but they're not Cwm flash able zips, they are fast boot files that you flash from DOS on a pc
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I did try this, but I still have no signal because the modem file is part of the bootloader, and no modem means no mobile signal
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Ah ok i didnt understand that you have this modem issue. I don't kno how to help you...you phone is bricked so you can test few solutions without more risks .
before flash the original recovery , boot and system by fastboot, you can try to install TWRP again and flash only the bootloader from TWRP (should support .zip and .img files). Then you turn the phone in fastboot mode and flash other stuff .
Taken from post 4 of the TWRP page on lenovo P2 forum
smaranramesh said:
Then share it no
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Factory Images & Systemless Mode
Q: I messed up help me?!
So you screwed up and didn't follow Rule Number One in the IT-Handbook?
Which is: Always create a backup before working on a system?
Download the Factory State Images. Which are all flashable with fastboot: https://goo.gl/JTCwKj
Place the files you want replaced into the "Minimal ADB & Fastboot" installation directory and start it's shell:
If you want to flash back the stock image. Simply run:
Code:
Code:
fastboot flashall
You can also replace all partitions if required.
itsjustbilly said:
Download the Factory State Images. Which are all flashable with fastboot: https://goo.gl/JTCwKj
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Thanks, I was on P2a42_S038...TMO (T-Mobile, checking OTA update = you are using latest software) flashed this P2a42_S048_ and got OTA info to download latest ROM P2a42_S062_170117_ROW (103MB) :good:
veimus said:
Thanks, I was on P2a42_S038...TMO (T-Mobile, checking OTA update = you are using latest software) flashed this P2a42_S048_ and got OTA info to download latest ROM P2a42_S062_170117_ROW (103MB) :good:
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Witaj. Mozesz napisać jak wgrałeś czysty soft do Lenovo p2. Tez mam rom z t.mobile a nigdzie nie ma poradnika jak wgrać czysty soft.Pozdrawiam
itsjustbilly said:
Taken from post 4 of the TWRP page on lenovo P2 forum
Factory Images & Systemless Mode
Q: I messed up help me?!
So you screwed up and didn't follow Rule Number One in the IT-Handbook?
Which is: Always create a backup before working on a system?
Download the Factory State Images. Which are all flashable with fastboot: https://goo.gl/JTCwKj
Place the files you want replaced into the "Minimal ADB & Fastboot" installation directory and start it's shell:
If you want to flash back the stock image. Simply run:
Code:
Code:
fastboot flashall
You can also replace all partitions if required.
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Is there an alternative download link? What is Mega? I want to avoid these third party download utility if I can...
I put the following into a BAT file and placed it into ADB / Fastboot directory:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt_both0.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash system systemchunk0.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk1.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk2.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk3.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk4.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk5.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk6.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk7.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk8.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk9.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk10.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk11.img
fastboot flash system systemchunk12.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
pause
Extract all the files listed in the BAT file or simply extract the entire archive to ADB / Fastboot and launch the BAT file.
Does this work?? @Undesirable
the above post
Oh yeah, it unbricked me and put me back to stock so I could get OTA updates for Nougat. You need the archive posted earlier in the thread though.
@Undesirable Nice and elegant solution man! Typing all this stuff was so annoying.
For those who need an alternative download source, I offer this magnet link:
Code:
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:ef05ea3af4da8a0cbb137c10621942f3ae16d46f&dn=P2a42_S048_161111_ROW_fastboot.7z
It's slow unless lots of people help to seed it.
Is it possible to flash this firmware 2a42_S048_161111_ROW_fastboot.7z on the P2c72 with firmware build number: V3.5_1652_5.1342.1_ST_p2c72 ???
I bought this phone 4GB Ram/64GB from china, but I want to put the international firmware on it.
Thanks!
itsjustbilly said:
Taken from post 4 of the TWRP page on lenovo P2 forum
Factory Images & Systemless Mode
Q: I messed up help me?!
So you screwed up and didn't follow Rule Number One in the IT-Handbook?
Which is: Always create a backup before working on a system?
Download the Factory State Images. Which are all flashable with fastboot: https://goo.gl/JTCwKj
Place the files you want replaced into the "Minimal ADB & Fastboot" installation directory and start it's shell:
If you want to flash back the stock image. Simply run:
Code:
Code:
fastboot flashall
You can also replace all partitions if required.
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how can I replace my data partition? It's not getting formatted due to an encryption error
If fastboot erase userdata doesn't work, then use TWRP to change user data file system to EXT4 then change it back to F2FS again.
Need help...
I flashed back the stock ROM (due to encryption error in custom 7.0 ROM) using fastboot commands, but my SIGNAL WON'T WORK after I started d phone . I've tried reflashing the stock firmware (and also custom ROMs) but my phone won't detect the signal. "About phone" settings show unknown baseband and IMEI... how to get it back
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I've flashed 'ROW' variant of stock ROM. Is there a different version for Indian variant?
How to go from Lineage OS 14.1 to stock? (Updated with the process & latest links)
I am currently on lineage OS 14.1 (7.1.2) dated 18.09.2017.
I want to go back to stock firmware as I am facing some issues with lineage.
How to find the latest firmware. Found this website which has all the images https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto Z Play/Stock/XT1635-02/
But I am unable to select the correct one for my device. (do not want to brick it). Also found another thread stating latest firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/help/addisonnpns26-118-22-1cid50subsidy-t3675521
I am an Indian MOTO Z Play
Is there a way to go full stock and also start to receive OTA updates. Can someone provide me with full guide with links?
First you need exactly your software channel and the build of your baseband and bootloader. You know how to get this information?
After a lot of tries, finally was able to go back to stock. Will be compiling a guide for other to follow with links.
On latest 7.1.1 with August patches.
Is there a problem with audio fx,
Even viper4android not working.
kkube said:
After a lot of tries, finally was able to go back to stock. Will be compiling a guide for other to follow with links.
On latest 7.1.1 with August patches.
Is there a problem with audio fx,
Even viper4android not working.
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I'll be waiting for it.
Process to go from custom rom back to stock (August update)
There are several guides on going back from custom rom to full stock, but still I made this guide with latest links. I just went from LOS 14.1 back to full stock. Below is the step I took:
1) Download and install minimal ADB AND FASTBOOT
I used version 1.4.2 which is the latest version https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698566
2) Download and install motorola drivers
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
3) Download the latest firmware
I used ADDISON_NPNS26.118-22-1 which has august security updates https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298986785
4) Extract the zip file (firmware) and move all its contents to the folder where you have installed minimal adb and fastboot
5) Create a text file, add the following text to it and save it as "launch.bat" in the same folder.
echo off
fastboot getvar max-sparse-size
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.10
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.11
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.12
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot erase carrier
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
echo -------------------------------------------------------------------------
echo please scroll up and check your flash for any errors
echo -------------------------------------------------------------------------
pause
fastboot reboot
exit
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6) Switch off your phone and open it in fastboot mode (press power and volume down button for few seconds after phone as switched off)
7) Connect your mobile to your computer
8) Click on the launch.bat file that you saved and it will install stock firmware on to your mobile. It will take a couple of minutes. (It will wipe everything on your mobile so take a backup of your important data)
9) Once the process is complete, it will ask you to enter any key, after which it will reboot itself.
Once rebooted, you will have full stock, non rooted, and latest firmware with august patches.
Is this works with European version of Moto Z Play? Like I bought it from France. Thanks.
And can we do OTA updates after doing this?
Thank you so much for this guide, my phone was rebooting to recovery every single time and nothing worked. I flashed this rom as you said and my phone just booted and it's working. I can't believe it.
Is this works with European version of Moto Z Play? Like I bought it from France. Thanks.
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My phone is reteu and after flashing is still on reteu, so it should be fine, dont worry. Also you should get any future updates via OTA.
kkube said:
There are several guides on going back from custom rom to full stock, but still I made this guide with latest links. I just went from LOS 14.1 back to full stock. Below is the step I took:
1) Download and install minimal ADB AND FASTBOOT
I used version 1.4.2 which is the latest version https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698566
2) Download and install motorola drivers
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
3) Download the latest firmware
I used ADDISON_NPNS26.118-22-1 which has august security updates https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298986785
4) Extract the zip file (firmware) and move all its contents to the folder where you have installed minimal adb and fastboot
5) Create a text file, add the following text to it and save it as "launch.bat" in the same folder.
6) Switch off your phone and open it in fastboot mode (press power and volume down button for few seconds after phone as switched off)
7) Connect your mobile to your computer
8) Click on the launch.bat file that you saved and it will install stock firmware on to your mobile. It will take a couple of minutes. (It will wipe everything on your mobile so take a backup of your important data)
9) Once the process is complete, it will ask you to enter any key, after which it will reboot itself.
Once rebooted, you will have full stock, non rooted, and latest firmware with august patches.
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Thanks a lot for this guide! Just wanted to ask if it's safe and stable to root this and pass safetynet check.
Thanks for you time
Only way to root and still pass safetynet is via magisk
But unfortunately it needs a custom kernel with f2fs fix. However with 7.1 update motorola fixed it but broke some other things.
There is not a custom kernel for 7.1, so till then no way to root and have safety net.
But you can easily root via magisk
akshaypatil869 said:
Thanks a lot for this guide! Just wanted to ask if it's safe and stable to root this and pass safetynet check.
Thanks for you time
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Only way to root and still pass safetynet is via magisk
But unfortunately it needs a custom kernel with f2fs fix. However with 7.1 update motorola fixed it but broke some other things.
There is not a custom kernel for 7.1, so till then no way to root and have safety net.
But you can easily root via magisk
Does anyone receive the update with September patch via OTA after back to stock following post #5 instructions?
This a fantastic guide - THANKS!!! - I have linked to it giving credit. Thanks!
I have also a thread, if you follow that one. Bootloader is locked/ u will be able to get ota'$
Hello everyone,
I need help to start on flashing g7 play etc. In the old days I flashed phones like galaxy s3, s4, s5 and Note 4, but I'm not an expert in all of this.
Then I changed to iPhone 6s and now I want to come back to Android.
My goal:
de-googled moto g7 play
Android 9/10 -> would prefer 10
if possible -> root
My Device:
moto g7 play - XT1952-1
(bootloader unlocked)
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Build number:
PPYs29.105-134-7
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If have read most of the Threads for the g7 play, but at the moment I'm a little scared to brick it.
I have some questions:
1. I copied together for myself a Instruction (at the end of post). Could you tell me if this is OK like this, or do I have to do additional things before start?
2. In my copied instruction, at the point of flashing the GSI (Instruction ROM: -> Step 1)
What does "Dirty flashing your g7 play" mean? Do I have something additional to do, before following the instruction, or is dirty flashing the following instruction of the post?
3. Modded phh -> I have no information about this, could you explain, or give me link?
4. Overlay -> I have no information about this, could you explain, or give me link?
Thanks for your help
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INSTRUCTION: (it is a quick&dirty instruction)
ROM:
lineage-17.1-20200309-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN.img.xz
DTBO:
dtbo.img
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pV6-LbNoMG0J8vcyAWN0QWYGx67vxBgT/view?usp=sharing)
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Instruction ROM:
step 1
Dirty flashing your g7 play -> what does that mean, what to do???
step 2
extract the gsi
step 3
put phone in fastboot mode and enter the commands
$ fastboot -w
$ fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
$ fastboot flash system [this is where you put your android 10 img]
$ fastboot boot twrp.img
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-play/development/gsi-images-g7-play-t3980807
#1)
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TWRP:
twrp.img
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Instruction TWRP:
step 1
Fastboot boot twrp.img
step 2
Copy twrp to your external sdcard, or use adb push twrp.img /tmp/twrp.img
step 3
Go to Advanced > install recovery ramdisk then navigate to tmp or your external sdcard and select the twrp.img you copied
step 4
Use wipe > format > type "yes" to continue then use reboot > recovery from twrp's menus
step 5
Once twrp starts up again, wipe data & system, make sure system is mounted, then flash a GSI. Flash the universal disabler afterwards.
If you get a failed to unmount error, manually mount all partitions and reflash whatever it errored on
step 6
Optional: Flash my modded phh for root. (Install the apk after.) Never use Magisk! It will fail to root, cause a bootloop, or break twrp
FIX navbar on a GSI:
$ adb root
$ adb shell
$ setprop persist.sys.phh.mainkeys 0
$ reboot
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7...ery-dirty-ported-twrp-g7-play-t3947205/page41
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Modded phh: -> LOS16 & 17
modded-phh-superuser.zip
phh-su.apk
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81503713&postcount=240)
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Overlay: -> what does that mean???
treble-overlay-moto-g7play.apk.zip
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7...ery-dirty-ported-twrp-g7-play-t3947205/page41
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@ggg777
First make sure you install the stock OS to both slots, including the bootloader. I forgot to flash bootloader_b, and got stuck in EDL last week. You don't want that to happen and it's not easy to get out of. If you do this first, you will not have to worry about getting bricked.
Use my instructions found here for twrp. Inside the instructions you'll also find a link to my modded phh. Flashing a GSI can be done with twrp or fastboot. You also don't need the dtbo.img anymore since it's embedded inside of twrp. The trickiest part really, is just getting twrp installed. If you're using twrp to install a GSI, wipe system, data, dalvik, then flash the image to system. (You'll get a location prompt.) After installing a GSI, copy the overlay to /vendor/overlay, and set permissions on it to 0644, then reboot. Flash modded phh for root if you're using LOS 16 or 17. I think it's already included in Phh's AOSP builds.
There's also a trick to dual boot your OS. I keep one slot with stock installed, that's debloated and rooted with magisk. The other slot I use for flashing GSIs. Twrp can't restore encrypted data for stock, but you can format /data using "yes" then switch slots and use "reboot recovery" to boot up stock with magisk. To swap back to the GSI, fastboot boot twrp, format data, switch slots from the reboot menu, reboot to recovery. If twrp starts, you changed slots successfully. Then just restore data for lineage and bootup.
Oh by the way, "dirty flashing" is just flashing an OS update without wiping data first. I don't recommend it though. Sometimes bugs from older builds will get carried over. You don't need to do that to install LOS 17 or Android 10. It might've been true at one time, but it isn't now. You can just do your wipes and flash the latest build.
Thanks for your Help
How can I check if both partitions are with stock and bootloader?
Is there a trick to copy a working partition to the oter?
I would flash like it is written in this: [Guide][Channel][Stock]Moto g7 play Factory Firmware Images
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-play/how-to/channel-moto-g7-factory-firmware-images-t3996303)
Would it flash both partitions (if only one is written)?
Thanks for your help
ggg777 said:
Thanks for your Help
How can I check if both partitions are with stock and bootloader?
Is there a trick to copy a working partition to the oter?
I would flash like it is written in this: [Guide][Channel][Stock]Moto g7 play Factory Firmware Images
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-play/how-to/channel-moto-g7-factory-firmware-images-t3996303)
Would it flash both partitions (if only one is written)?
Thanks for your help
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Typically if you've taken an OTA then you already have both slots filled. You can check with...
Code:
fastboot getvar all
Near the bottom you'll see some slot information. If slot b is active, then you should already be covered. I still think it's best to manually flash both slots though. If you've never updated then slot b is definitely empty. This is what I do...
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot sending image boot_a...
Successful!
Image not signed blah blah something that isn't important...
Hit the up arrow on the keyboard then just change _a to _b
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
Same with system, only I run through the list of sparse chunks in one shot, then hit the other slot. Use the big series of sparse chunks (0-7) on both slots. Skip the two that would normally go to system_b.
Code:
fastboot flash system_a system.image_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system_a system.image_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system_a system.image_sparsechunk.2
etc...
Then on the other side the same way.
Code:
fastboot flash system_b system.image_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system_b system.image_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system_b system.image_sparsechunk.2
etc...
When you get to oem, do not use oem_other.img, flash oem.img to both slots instead. Basically just make sure you do that with everything. E.g. dsp_b modem_b. I'm sure you get the idea by now.
Hello Spaceminer,
I have little knowledge in working with terminal in debian (I used man fastboot and tried some things like changing slots but this did not work). And then I tried some of these things and was to scared to brick it so I flashed it with RDS Lite (I hate to use Windows ) last night.
With RDS Lite flashing was no problem and I got a OTA, so slots a and b are not empty. After that I used your TWRP-Guide which you linked and it worked
BUT
Then I was trying to flash a GSI (arm32binder64ab):
lineage-17.1-20200309-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN.img
Havoc-OS-v3.0-20191226-A64AB-Unofficial.img
system-quack-arm32_binder64-ab-vanilla.img
it completed but failed to boot:
Start Up Failed:
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AP Fastboot Flash Mode (Secure)
No bootable A/B slot
Failed to boot Linux, falling back to fastboot
Fastboot Reason: Fall-through from normal boot mode
No bootalbe A/B slot
Failed to boot Linux, falling back to fastboot
Boot up failed
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TWRP is always available with:
fastboot -> recovery
Could you please help me to handle this?
I would really love to use this phone de-googled with root permission cause I'm sad of spying on me by Gafa and the moto g7 play (I hate the size of the bigger ones) looks like the perfect model for me
PS: I have some screenshot's if you need
ggg777 said:
Hello Spaceminer,
I have little knowledge in working with terminal in debian (I used man fastboot and tried some things like changing slots but this did not work). And then I tried some of these things and was to scared to brick it so I flashed it with RDS Lite (I hate to use Windows ) last night.
With RDS Lite flashing was no problem and I got a OTA, so slots a and b are not empty. After that I used your TWRP-Guide which you linked and it worked
BUT
Then I was trying to flash a GSI (arm32binder64ab):
lineage-17.1-20200309-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN.img
Havoc-OS-v3.0-20191226-A64AB-Unofficial.img
system-quack-arm32_binder64-ab-vanilla.img
it completed but failed to boot:
Start Up Failed:
---
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (Secure)
No bootable A/B slot
Failed to boot Linux, falling back to fastboot
Fastboot Reason: Fall-through from normal boot mode
No bootalbe A/B slot
Failed to boot Linux, falling back to fastboot
Boot up failed
---
TWRP is always available with:
fastboot -> recovery
Could you please help me to handle this?
I would really love to use this phone de-googled with root permission cause I'm sad of spying on me by Gafa and the moto g7 play (I hate the size of the bigger ones) looks like the perfect model for me
PS: I have some screenshot's if you need
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Hey im in a smiliar situation with the G7 Play (XT1952-2)
I have the same goal of running this phone without google..
I would like to install LineageOS with microG (signature spoofing)
Have you been successful with this? Do you have a A-Z list of instructions for a fellow newbie?
Our old twrp have been great compared to nothing but it isn't exactly fully working and freezes a lot on splash screen.
Thanks to @Stricted and @deadman96385 we now have a more functional twrp.
Support for A/B slots.
ADB working.
No need to flash full firmware. Just flash the vbmeta_patch.img and boot twrp.
!!BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED!!
YOUR DATA WILL BE WIPED!!
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_patch.img
fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-test3.img
Now that we booted to TWRP it's time to format data.
Go to wipe -> format data -> type yes.
"Permanent" install of TWRP (optional):
Copy "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img" to your device.
Boot "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img" from fastboot and go to advanced settings.
Use the option to install recovery ramdisk. In the "file manager" you pick the "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img"
This will extract the twrp ramdisk and install it to your boot.img.
When it's done, tap the "fix recovery bootloop" in advanced settings so that it won't reboot to recovery instead of system..
Since this replaces the ramdisk in boot.img you'll have to reflash magisk afterwards if you want root.
This must be done every time you update your boot.img.
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# ROOT:
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# First time:
# Method 1: Root, forced encryption disabled. Full access to data from twrp:
Flash Magisk and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip.
# Method 2: Root only. Device still encrypted and won't be able to decrypt / mount data in twrp.
Magisk modules through Magisk manager still works:
Flash only Magisk.
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# Fastboot flash update without loosing root or data:
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# Already rooted with encryption disabled:
Extract the firmware zip to your adb/fastboot folder.
You already have the patched vbmeta flashed so just remove the stock vbmeta.img from the folder after extraction to avoid flashing it by mistake.
Flash full firmware without wipe. (Use cmds from below. Save as .bat to make it more simple.)
Boot twrp and then install it, fix recovery bootloop.
Reboot recovery, flash Magisk and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip.
Boot system.
Code:
echo off
echo - UPDATE AND PRESERV ROOT -
fastboot flash pit diskmap.pit
fastboot flash fwbl1 fwbl1.img
fastboot flash ldfw_a ldfw.img
fastboot flash ldfw_b ldfw.img
fastboot flash keystorage_a keystorage.img
fastboot flash keystorage_b keystorage.img
fastboot flash bootloader_a bootloader.img
fastboot flash bootloader_b bootloader.img
fastboot flash modem_a modem.bin
fastboot flash oem_a oem.img
fastboot flash oem_b oem_other.img
fastboot flash logo_a logo.bin
fastboot flash dtbo_a dtbo.img
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.10
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash system_b system_other.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system_b system_other.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system_b system_other.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash vendor_a vendor.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
pause 10
fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-test3.img
echo TWRP is booting..
echo - install recovery ramdisk, fix bootloop, flash magisk & dm-verity zip.
echo - alternatively flash only magisk and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip if you want to keep stock recovery.
pause
# Already rooted with device still encrypted:
Flash firmware update, except vbmeta.
Boot twrp and flash Magisk with adb sideload.
(alternative method: boot twrp and flash magisk patched boot.img)
Download TWRP: https://images.stricted.net/test/troika/twrp-3.3.1-test3.img
Download Magisk: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Download vbmeta_patch.img & Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip attached below.
PLEASE, DON't QUOTE THE WHOLE OP.
Great guide @tys0n and thank you to @Stricted and @deadman96385 for his work !
tys0n said:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_patch.img
fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-test3.img
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My Vision is already unlocked and rooted by the old TWRP method. Should I just do this step so I can update to the new TWRP, and then I can follow "encryption disabled" steps to update to a new firmware?
I suppose I can't enable encryption anymore without resetting data.
daekdroom said:
My Vision is already unlocked and rooted by the old TWRP method. Should I just do this step so I can update to the new TWRP, and then I can follow "encryption disabled" steps to update to a new firmware?
I suppose I can't enable encryption anymore without resetting data.
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You're right. You can't switch between encrypted / non encrypted without a reset.
This update method have been working for me with the old twrp as well, but this new build is much better and more stable that I see no reason not to switch to the new one.
Actually, I think it may be better to first fastboot flash the new firmware (except vbmeta) so that you have a "clean" boot.img to start with if you're planning to use the install recovery ramdisk. At least if you have the old one installed already.
That's how I switched and I've had no problems.
Worked to my, Thnx
Good afternoon,
I'm trying to "patch" the TWRP as you indicate at the beginning of the first post.
When you say:
"For permanent install, use the" flash recovery ramdisk "option in twrp advanced settings"
What file do I have to flash?
Regards
gonzo1963 said:
Good afternoon,
I'm trying to "patch" the TWRP as you indicate at the beginning of the first post.
When you say:
"For permanent install, use the" flash recovery ramdisk "option in twrp advanced settings"
What file do I have to flash?
Regards
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Sorry, I could have been more clear about this step in the description.
Copy "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img" to your device.
Boot "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img" from fastboot, go to advanced settings.
There's an option to install recovery ramdisk. In the "file manager" you pick the "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img"
This will extract the twrp ramdisk and install it to your boot.img.
When it's done, tap the "fix recovery bootloop" in advanced settings.
Since this replaces the ramdisk in boot.img you'll have to reflash magisk afterwards if you want root.
tys0n said:
Sorry, I could have been more clear about this step in the description.
Copy "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img" to your device.
Boot "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img" from fastboot, go to advanced settings.
There's an option to install recovery ramdisk. In the "file manager" you pick the "twrp-3.3.1-test3.img"
This will extract the twrp ramdisk and install it to your boot.img.
When it's done, tap the "fix recovery bootloop" in advanced settings.
Since this replaces the ramdisk in boot.img you'll have to reflash magisk afterwards if you want root.
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Good evening,
One last question:
Currently I have permanently installed the TWRP.
Is it also necessary to do these last steps that you have added?
Regards
Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk
gonzo1963 said:
Good evening,
One last question:
Currently I have permanently installed the TWRP.
Is it also necessary to do these last steps that you have added?
Regards
Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk
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Good afternoon,
Any answer?
Regards
Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk
Bootloop
Dude, my phone was encrypted and unrooted. I flashed vbmeta then booted into twrp. Then I flashed twrp using the ramdisk method, then I clicked to patch the recovery loop, then I flashed Magisk then I flashed the Disable DM Verity. Now I'm stuck in a recovery loop. The phone turns on, then android one screen, then reboots then goes to twrp...
What did I do wrong / miss?
"Then I flashed twrp using the ramdisk method, then I clicked to patch the recovery loop."
Agter this restart the phone in recovery mode and then continue as explained.
Sorry in bad english
First of all, @tys0n thank you very much for your work. I got this phone for work, but since an unrooted Android device is almost useless to me, this is very much appreciated. Just a few annotations from my side, maybe they help someone.
1. Permanent TWRP install didn't work for me. TWRP was installed sucessfully but just like the dude above me, it would not boot to system, even after appying the bootloop fix. I had to reflash to fix this, so better be careful here!
2. I didnt want to lose encryption, so i chose method 2 for rooting. This works fine, but still I had to wipe data in the first place. Otherwise it would again not boot to system, but at least this time it told me that wiping would possibly fix this. However, after wiping encryption IS active. Maybe I did something wrong here but I don't know... Chosing method 1 seems to be the more straightforward option here.
3. Despite these issues, flashing updates seems to work just fine as described described in the OP, preserving data and root. I have only tried this once, from QSA30.62-24-6 to QSA30.62-33, which is currently the most recent patchlevel for RETEU devices. I even got the "successfully updated" notification afterwards, as if it was an OTA update
Preceptor said:
Dude, my phone was encrypted and unrooted. I flashed vbmeta then booted into twrp. Then I flashed twrp using the ramdisk method, then I clicked to patch the recovery loop, then I flashed Magisk then I flashed the Disable DM Verity. Now I'm stuck in a recovery loop. The phone turns on, then android one screen, then reboots then goes to twrp...
What did I do wrong / miss?
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same here !
sennator said:
First of all, @tys0n thank you very much for your work. I got this phone for work, but since an unrooted Android device is almost useless to me, this is very much appreciated. Just a few annotations from my side, maybe they help someone.
1. Permanent TWRP install didn't work for me. TWRP was installed sucessfully but just like the dude above me, it would not boot to system, even after appying the bootloop fix. I had to reflash to fix this, so better be careful here!
2. I didnt want to lose encryption, so i chose method 2 for rooting. This works fine, but still I had to wipe data in the first place. Otherwise it would again not boot to system, but at least this time it told me that wiping would possibly fix this. However, after wiping encryption IS active. Maybe I did something wrong here but I don't know... Chosing method 1 seems to be the more straightforward option here.
3. Despite these issues, flashing updates seems to work just fine as described described in the OP, preserving data and root. I have only tried this once, from QSA30.62-24-6 to QSA30.62-33, which is currently the most recent patchlevel for RETEU devices. I even got the "successfully updated" notification afterwards, as if it was an OTA update
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Hi. Yes, you're right. After flashing the patched vbmeta we need to format data. I've made it more clear in OP now.
Thanks for pointing it out.
kArLiN_dRaKE_MX said:
same here !
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Format data in twrp
It doesn't work for me (XT1970-1).
I did the process according to information method 2.
the system boots normally.
however magisk is not 'GREEN' like two pieces of information.
How is it going without ROOT, how do I put ROOT?
have another process after this information?
Thank you.
It worked.
I performed the process again.
and everything went well.
Thanks to everyone involved. :good:
gambiarraweb1 said:
It doesn't work for me (XT1970-1).
I did the process according to information method 2.
the system boots normally.
however magisk is not 'GREEN' like two pieces of information.
How is it going without ROOT, how do I put ROOT?
have another process after this information?
Thank you.
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Just a quick question, when I have TWRP and root I can't pass the SafetyNet check, right?
Hello all. When I click on Internal storage, there are folders with names like "a16sgyx462" and so on, so I am not able to install TWRP permanently. Can somebody help me with this?
simije97 said:
Hello all. When I click on Internal storage, there are folders with names like "a16sgyx462" and so on, so I am not able to install TWRP permanently. Can somebody help me with this?
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You probably have Data encrypted. You need to execute Format Data in TWRP.
Has anyone used the official TWRP version? I've been thinking of transitioning from the older, unofficial, TWRP to that, but I haven't found any comment about it at all.
I have successfully unlocked the Pixel 2 XL and installed the official release 8.0.0 / OPD1.170816.010 from Sep 2017. I downloaded Magisk and transfered the image to the phone and extracted the files on the phone.
According to the official guide, I have to patch the boot.img, but the image only contains a bootloader.img. When I use the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" command, it also tells me "No such partition".
How do I properly patch the official file and root the Pixel 2 XL without bricking it? Am I doing something wrong?
Venomiz said:
I have successfully unlocked the Pixel 2 XL and installed the official release 8.0.0 / OPD1.170816.010 from Sep 2017. I downloaded Magisk and transfered the image to the phone and extracted the files on the phone.
According to the official guide, I have to patch the boot.img, but the image only contains a bootloader.img. When I use the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" command, it also tells me "No such partition".
How do I properly patch the official file and root the Pixel 2 XL without bricking it? Am I doing something wrong?
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Are you unzipping the second folder as well?
Factory Image .zip > unzip to factory image folder > unzip to 2nd factory image folder > boot.img
Curious as to why you're flashing 8x instead of android 10?
If you still hit a wall, check out the step by step instructions linked in my sig, near the bottom is an upgrade from os to os section ( 9x to android 10).
Az Biker said:
Are you unzipping the second folder as well?
Factory Image .zip > unzip to factory image folder > unzip to 2nd factory image folder > boot.img
Curious as to why you're flashing 8x instead of android 10?
If you still hit a wall, check out the step by step instructions linked in my sig, near the bottom is an upgrade from os to os section ( 9x to android 10).
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Thanks for the reply. In the folder are the following files:
bootloader-taimen-tmz10n.img
flash-all.bat & .sh
flash-base.sh
radio-taimen-g8998-.....
And I overlooked the image-taimen-opd1.170816.010.zip
So, I patched with magisk the wrong file but it was successful (at least if I trust the onscreen text). I will now transfer the boot.img to the pixel, patch it, transfer it back, and flash. I will reply after doing so
PS: Android 8 is easier to use if you do something you should not in Pokemon Go... :silly:
And the
Why patch the boot image manually, flashing magisk via TWRP as it works fine. Ive never used the patch boot image method ever on any of the devices ive owned.
1) Flash ROM
2) Boot TWRP
3) Flash TWRP (optional)
4) Flash Magisk
5) Reboot
Hi folks, this is the current status.
I patched the boot.img and tried the following:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boota' (25632 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.542s]
writing 'boota'...
FAILED (remote: No such partition.)
finished. total time: 0.548s
What did I miss here?
Venomiz said:
Hi folks, this is the current status.
I patched the boot.img and tried the following:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boota' (25632 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.542s]
writing 'boota'...
FAILED (remote: No such partition.)
finished. total time: 0.548s
What did I miss here?
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Let's start over from scratch because you're not following the instruction being posted, so maybe you are trying to accomplish something else.
What state is your device currently in and what are you trying to accomplish? I was under the impression you simply want to flash the last 8x factory image to your device, is that correct?
Az Biker said:
Let's start over from scratch because you're not following the instruction being posted, so maybe you are trying to accomplish something else.
What state is your device currently in and what are you trying to accomplish? I was under the impression you simply want to flash the last 8x factory image to your device, is that correct?
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Uhm not really. As I said in the title, I want to root the Pixel 2 XL with Android 8 and Magisk.
So what I did so far is:
- Unlocked the bootloader and applied the Android 8 image
- Downloaded and installed magisk
- Unzipped the original rom wice to get the boot.img, transfer it to the phone, patched it with magisk and transfered it back to the PC.
When now trying to flash it with fastboot, the output above showed up.
Venomiz said:
Uhm not really. As I said in the title, I want to root the Pixel 2 XL with Android 8 and Magisk.
So what I did so far is:
- Unlocked the bootloader and applied the Android 8 image
- Downloaded and installed magisk
- Unzipped the original rom wice to get the boot.img, transfer it to the phone, patched it with magisk and transfered it back to the PC.
When now trying to flash it with fastboot, the output above showed up.
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In fastboot do the following:
flash your factory 8 image (leave the -w intact to wipe your device, remove the -w to keep your data)
after your device boots up, get back to bootloader and fastboot the TWRP img from platform folder
once booted into TWRP, flash TWRP.ZIP to install cust recovery
in twrp flash cust kernel (optional)
reboot and allow the OS to fully settle in ( 1-2 minutes after bootup)
boot into TWRP and install magisk
reboot
These same instructions are found in much more detail in the link in my sig. I use this method every month for the latest update, and it's never failed. No patching images, no booting to diff slots, just follow the simple steps.
Az Biker said:
In fastboot do the following:
flash your factory 8 image (leave the -w intact to wipe your device, remove the -w to keep your data)
after your device boots up, get back to bootloader and fastboot the TWRP img from platform folder
once booted into TWRP, flash TWRP.ZIP to install cust recovery
in twrp flash cust kernel (optional)
reboot and allow the OS to fully settle in ( 1-2 minutes after bootup)
boot into TWRP and install magisk
reboot
These same instructions are found in much more detail in the link in my sig. I use this method every month for the latest update, and it's never failed. No patching images, no booting to diff slots, just follow the simple steps.
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It worked perfectly, thank you!