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Haven't flashed in over 2 years. Missing anything?

I went to the dark side in April 2016, and haven't flashed anything in about 2 years. Wife's tablet (flo) needs an update, MM is getting laggy though the tablet has always been good to us.
Titanium was getting to be crap around the last time I used it, with problems mostly restoring, does that still hold true? Might just use it to back up a couple apps she uses a lot and just use Play Store to restore the rest. It's not really important, just curious.
Downloading the TWRP app, I know TWRP is installed but willing to bet it needs to be updated and the app can do that.
Tablet is near its EOL, not planning on rooting it if the ROM doesn't come pre-rooted. I have no idea what Magisk is.
So I'm gonna go into TWRP, wipe system, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik. Flash ROM (going with Lineage 15.1). Now at one point 2-3 years ago the common wisdom was starting to become "flash ROM, boot ROM, reboot to recovery and then flash Gapps." Y'all still doing that? Or can I just flash Gapps right after flashing ROM and reboot then?
Bit nervous as I haven't flashed in a while, but also kind of exciting.

We've got Android 8.1 Oreo now... Working perfectly on our Nexus 7... You should check it out...

Any suggestions for which are the most stable roms to try? I'm in the same boat. I'm on android 6.0.1, stopped flashing things a while ago and it might even be official! But mine's running like a dog so think I wanna try something to jazz it up!

You should try pure Nexus rom based on 7.1.2 for ultimate good battery life. Oreo is Good but battery isn't the greatest.

Well i have been rooting for a bit.
My N7 2013 Flo is not rooted. It is unlocked.
I thought i have via adb fastboot put latest twrp on it...but i turn it off (go into bootloader) toggle into recovery...tarp is not there (triangle with red 'i').....
I dont want to go ballistic but I never would have thought I am having such a hard time putting recovery image onto it.
It is stock 6.1
CF root doesn't exist anymore...some say use majisk....that's not working....
Without a recovery tool....(twrp) nothing can be flashed..
AM I MISSING SOMETHING

ganggreen777 said:
Well i have been rooting for a bit.
My N7 2013 Flo is not rooted. It is unlocked.
I thought i have via adb fastboot put latest twrp on it...but i turn it off (go into bootloader) toggle into recovery...tarp is not there (triangle with red 'i').....
I dont want to go ballistic but I never would have thought I am having such a hard time putting recovery image onto it.
It is stock 6.1
CF root doesn't exist anymore...some say use majisk....that's not working....
Without a recovery tool....(twrp) nothing can be flashed..
AM I MISSING SOMETHING
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Firstly, your stock 6.1 is ancient and obsolete. Here are detailed instructions to install a modern Android, TWRP and root....
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/flo/install
ROM - https://download.lineageos.org/flo
native root solution, no need for CF, Magisk, etc. - https://download.lineageos.org/extras (install addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip and activate it in the developer options)
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k23m said:
Firstly, your stock 6.1 is ancient and obsolete. Here are detailed instructions to install a modern Android, TWRP and root....
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/flo/install
ROM - https://download.lineageos.org/flo
native root solution, no need for CF, Magisk, etc. - https://download.lineageos.org/extras (install addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip and activate it in the developer options)
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Thanks so much for responding back!!!!
Tonight I will follow the steps. I trust it will go fine.
Excited to do this. ......yep I waited this long to root this device

k23m said:
Firstly, your stock 6.1 is ancient and obsolete. Here are detailed instructions to install a modern Android, TWRP and root....
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/flo/install
ROM - https://download.lineageos.org/flo
native root solution, no need for CF, Magisk, etc. - https://download.lineageos.org/extras (install addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip and activate it in the developer options)
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I did the 'install lineageOS on flo and installed TWRP latest. Seem like fastboot went into a slew of commands
and finished. I followed the steps to reboot into recovery and twrp is not there. Android dude opened with red triangle.
I have no clue whats up. I leave it sit, and it reboots into android splash screen and bootsup so i can use the tablet. I guess this is why I am soo perplexed. "Am i missing something?"

ganggreen777 said:
....twrp is not there. Android dude opened with red triangle.
...."Am i missing something?"
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I think you have missed this step.... "Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install." - https://twrp.me/asus/asusnexus72013wifi.html

k23m said:
I think you have missed this step.... "Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install." - https://twrp.me/asus/asusnexus72013wifi.html
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Thank you for 'helping me'......I have googled this combo everywhere and tried it all. Nothing is allowing the tablet to populate into twrp.....
Perhaps its really not fastbooting twrp into the device

Kevin_McLaughlin said:
Thank you for 'helping me'......I have googled this combo everywhere and tried it all. Nothing is allowing the tablet to populate into twrp.....
Perhaps its really not fastbooting twrp into the device
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Wait, is Kevin_McLaughlin=ganggreen777 ?
Anyway, here is an alternative way:
- fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-flo.img (please copy the output and post it here)
- fastboot reboot-bootloader
- select recovery in the bootloader
That's it, but you must do it in this order or else TWRP will be gone again.

k23m said:
Wait, is Kevin_McLaughlin=ganggreen777 ?
Anyway, here is an alternative way:
- fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-flo.img (please copy the output and post it here)
- fastboot reboot-bootloader
- select recovery in the bootloader
That's it, but you must do it in this ordecr or else TWRP will be gone again.
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Why u asking???? Have we chatted b4?¿?
I will do as stated above (I swear I am (thinking) I am doing it as above all the other times. (when you say copy output...is that from the fastboot dialogue? ) ...is it as easy as copy paste ...I dont remember how to copy via adb fastboot...
(Makes me wonder if twrp is really being fastbooted into the n7 2013
Thanks for helping.

k23m said:
Wait, is Kevin_McLaughlin=ganggreen777 ?
Anyway, here is an alternative way:
- fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-flo.img (please copy the output and post it here)
- fastboot reboot-bootloader
- select recovery in the bootloader
That's it, but you must do it in this order or else TWRP will be gone again.
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So I did the steps and it appeared. THANKS!!!
I downloaded the latest nightly of the link you told me to go to. I tried to flash it......it didnt flash.

ganggreen777 said:
So I did the steps and it appeared. THANKS!!!
I downloaded the latest nightly of the link you told me to go to. I tried to flash it......it didnt flash.
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Did you try a factory reset immediately prior to installing it?
Sent from my Asus P027 using XDA Labs

ganggreen777 said:
So I did the steps and it appeared. THANKS!!!
I downloaded the latest nightly of the link you told me to go to. I tried to flash it......it didnt flash.
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You need to do the following in TWRP:
(Optional, but recommended): Select the Backup button to create a backup.
Select Wipe and then Advanced Wipe.
Select Cache, System and Data partitions to be wiped and then Swipe to Wipe.
Go back to return to main menu, then select Install.
Navigate to /sdcard , and select the LineageOS .zip package.
next install the addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip (root addon)
and finally GApps (Google Apps) from https://opengapps.org/ - select ARM 7.1 pico
"Note: If you want any Google Apps on your device, you must follow this step before the first boot into Android!"
:highfive:

beachfl said:
Did you try a factory reset immediately prior to installing it?
Sent from my Asus P027 using XDA Labs
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Lol
Hell no....totally forgot.
I will do the next thing you posted....and check back.
THANKS

ganggreen777 said:
Lol
Hell no....totally forgot.
I will do the next thing you posted....and check back.
THANKS
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BTW
I am great to go.....thanks very much for helping me thru
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k23m said:
You need to do the following in TWRP:
(Optional, but recommended): Select the Backup button to create a backup.
Select Wipe and then Advanced Wipe.
Select Cache, System and Data partitions to be wiped and then Swipe to Wipe.
Go back to return to main menu, then select Install.
Navigate to /sdcard , and select the LineageOS .zip package.
next install the addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip (root addon)
and finally GApps (Google Apps) from https://opengapps.org/ - select ARM 7.1 pico
"Note: If you want any Google Apps on your device, you must follow this step before the first boot into Android!"
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BTW I am great to go... Thanks for sticking thru with me

How to go from LineageOS 15.1 to latest open beta OOS?

Hello. Just moved from iPhone to a OP3 and I am fairly new to the whole ROMing and rooting thing. My OP3 is currently in LineageOS 15.1 and I want to update to the Open Pie beta that OnePlus recently released..
What steps would I have to go through to do this? I have read that Bootloader needs to be locked back again but I do not know how to accomplish that. I have twrp as the recovery and rooted with magisk.
Any help will be very appreciated.

How to guide
INSTRUCTIONS - DOWNLOAD FILES
Go to https://eu.dl.twrp.me/oneplus3 and download TWRP recovery (.img file).
Go to https://www.oneplus.com/global/support/softwareupgrade > select your phone (OP3/OP3T).
2.1 Download stock 8.1 firmware (.zip file).
2.2 Download stock recovery (.img file).
Go to https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3-oneplus-3ts-oxygenos-beta-android-9-pie/ and download your stock 9 firmware (.zip file). I see you mentioned this download link instead - well, if it's zip file, it's OK!
INSTRUCTIONS - PROCEDURE
Go to bootloader (AKA download mode) and flash TWRP recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
Go to your flashed TWRP recovery > Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select everything ("USB OTG" might throw error - ignore) > Swipe to wipe. Screenshot on the web.
Copy stock 8.1 firmware to your phone (while in the same TWRP recovery) to /sdcard/ directory and flash it.
Go to bootloader and flash stock recovery: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
While in bootloader, lock bootloader: fastboot oem lock. On the phone using volume buttons select "Yes" to lock bootloader. Your phone should show you some sort of wiping procedure on the screen and reboot to Oxygen OS with Android 8.1.
Move/Copy your stock 9 firmware to your phone internal storage (simply, while in Android), go to Settings > System updates > Click on top-right gear icon > Local upgrade > Select your stock 9 firmware zip file.
Once update is applied and phone rebooted, I STRONGLY suggest going into stock recovery and performing full factory reset ("wipe EVERYTHING").
QA
Q: Why Do I need to flash 8.1 if I can flash 9.0 in the first place?
A: Well, you can, but I tested it and only possible way to lock bootloader while being on stock 8.1 oxygenOS and recovery. If you flash stock recovery and oxygenos 9 - nothing happens when you lock bootloader.
Q: Any easier (or other) way?
A: Restoring to older version (don't remember if android 6 or 7 or 8) by following this guide. Then just simply apply upgrade via local upgrade. Not sure if bootloader will be locked afterwards. This also useful if you messed with partition sizes/partitions on your phone. Example.
SIDE NOTES
Battery life seem to be worse compared to SkyDragonOS. Not talking about missing customization options, but it's fine to me.
Google camera ports are still better option than stock camera on OxygenOS 9.

You rock my man. I will give it a shot. Thank you very much

javiwankenobi said:
You rock my man. I will give it a shot. Thank you very much
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Just a word of caution. Wiping everything will wipe all your photos, videos etc. So backup everything beforehand.
I don't know where you read about bootloader having to be locked. For your information, I am running that ROM with bootloader unlocked. It is your call.

tnsmani said:
I don't know where you read about bootloader having to be locked. For your information, I am running that ROM with bootloader unlocked. It is your call.
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Read it somewhere on reddit. But you're the third person to tell me it doesnt have to be unlcked, so I will go ahead and skip that.
I do have to install OOS 8.1 first tho right? or can I just flash the open beta update on TWRP after I do a factory reset?

javiwankenobi said:
Read it somewhere on reddit. But you're the third person to tell me it doesnt have to be unlcked, so I will go ahead and skip that.
I do have to install OOS 8.1 first tho right? or can I just flash the open beta update on TWRP after I do a factory reset?
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I don't know. I happened to be on OOS 5.0.8 with bootloader unlocked when I flashed the Closed Beta Pie. When the Open Beta became available, I flashed it. On both occasions, I wiped all and my bootloader remains unlocked. In fact, I make it a point to remain unlocked always so that I don't face issues while flashing.

Sequence of installing Recovery, Preloader etc

Hey guys,
It's nice to see preloader is received and I installed first time when I find it. Currently when I press Power+Up, it will have a DOS-like menu for me to choose, It occured after I installed preloader. At his point, can I install TWRP and then root? Will this DOS-like menu be replaced after TWRP? After installing TWRP, do I need to wipe data etc? I have heaps of apps and games installed, and I try not to do so.
My andorid is 9 and Chinese+Global Rom
Thanks

idog8818 said:
Hey guys,
It's nice to see preloader is received and I installed first time when I find it. Currently when I press Power+Up, it will have a DOS-like menu for me to choose, It occured after I installed preloader. At his point, can I install TWRP and then root? Will this DOS-like menu be replaced after TWRP? After installing TWRP, do I need to wipe data etc? I have heaps of apps and games installed, and I try not to do so.
My andorid is 9 and Chinese+Global Rom
Thanks
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For the rom to work the way it is supposed to, you have to wipe everything except sd card. So you can backup those apps to sdcard or not. I advise you wipe everything, because it might bring you problems if you don't wipe them.

Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.

soleali said:
Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.
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What popular rom did you tried, for how much time and what bugs you ve encountered?

Im on Global Rom and it seems quite stable. Just want root but scare of hard-bricking, I had this before and paid $30 for online services.

soleali said:
Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.
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Why don't you install official TWRP? Also after installing, when you boot up with power+UP, still have preloader menu, then choose recovery to enter TWRP?

idog8818 said:
Why don't you install official TWRP? Also after installing, when you boot up with power+UP, still have preloader menu, then choose recovery to enter TWRP?
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At first I installed LR TWRP but couldn't boot into custom OS. Then I installed Orangefox and I was able to boot. Yes pre-loader was already there... I guess pre-loader goes away when you flash any official MIUI rom as this happened with me. After flashing the Indian ROM again I had to flash pre-loader and recovery files.
Raresh T said:
What popular rom did you tried, for how much time and what bugs you ve encountered?
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Cesium OS. Overall its a good os, much stable and can be definitely used as a daily driver except for the fingerprint sensor issue. If you try to wake up device using fingerprint, it freezes and never displays the screen even when the power button is pressed. You have to restart the device to make it workable. Its a known bug.

soleali said:
Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.
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What exactly I need to do after installing twrp and first time in it. I read other posts saying tip something and even format data etc.

idog8818 said:
What exactly I need to do after installing twrp and first time in it. I read other posts saying tip something and even format data etc.
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Just install Magisk and load any custom os of your choice when you are done installing twrp. Remember, some roms require a specific version of recovery and Magisk installation also needs to be done carefully. Good Luck!

soleali said:
Just install Magisk and load any custom os of your choice when you are done installing twrp. Remember, some roms require a specific version of recovery and Magisk installation also needs to be done carefully. Good Luck!
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I did this 2 months ago, after "just install Magisk" It's hard bricked, and $30 to ask for online service to unlock.

did anyone tried flashing treble roms on the phone ? perhaps they work a bit better.

idog8818 said:
I did this 2 months ago, after "just install Magisk" It's hard bricked, and $30 to ask for online service to unlock.
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Oh. What about the pre-loader? Didn't you install it in the first place?

soleali said:
Oh. What about the pre-loader? Didn't you install it in the first place?
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When I bought this phone, there was no pre-loader yet, and not much users know it's so easy to brick.

idog8818 said:
When I bought this phone, there was no pre-loader yet, and not much users know it's so easy to brick.
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In a new phone there is no pre-loader installed.

Rooting with Android 10

My RN8P Currently has:
MIUI global 11.0.4 Stable QGGMIXM
Android 10 QP1A.190711.020
I only want to root so i can install 2-3 apps the need rooting.
I don't want to flash Roms or even have use for twrp.
Which root guide should i follow?
Do in need to Downgrade to Android pie?
will i be able to get OTA updates when rooted?

buddy the best bet for not hard/soft bricking is to downgrade to android 9 and install preloader and then root/install recovery.
if you want you can search "konah begonia guardian" on YouTube. he has quite nice guides.
regards

david_z said:
My RN8P Currently has:
MIUI global 11.0.4 Stable QGGMIXM
Android 10 QP1A.190711.020
I only want to root so i can install 2-3 apps the need rooting.
I don't want to flash Roms or even have use for twrp.
Which root guide should i follow?
Do in need to Downgrade to Android pie?
will i be able to get OTA updates when rooted?
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FYI this device is really easy to brick that one single misstep can brick your phone and mostly the only way to restore it is via service center. So you must really pay attention to each instruction on the guides. Most root guide need to flash custom recovery first so I guess its inevitable. In order to flash custom recovery, you need to downgrade to Android 9 or Pie, more higher version than that will brick your phone.
In order to root this phone, you first need to unlock the bootloader, refer to here for the guide. (Warning, just follow the unlock bootloader guide since the flashing twrp and rooting guide from there are kinda outdated and not recommended to follow)
Then you need to flash factory firmware (preloader and lk) so you can unbrick your phone in case you brick it, refer to Megathread for guide how to do it. After that you can flash custom recovery, then you can flash magisk via custom recovery to root your phone.

This guy does a ice job explaining a simple root method for Android 10 on youtube

thanks :good:
one more thing , in all methods , after flashing twrp recovery and booting into it the guides say to delere a file called "recovery-from-boot.p".
i saw on telegram channel describing the same mathod but it also said that if i skip the deletion of that file the original recovery will remain , the phone will be rooted
and be able to OTA update.
does anyone know if its ok to do that?

I rooted from Android 10, and same with you, I only need to root to remove ads and install a few apps only.
I used this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...de-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-root-t3995919
Make sure that the twrp is the one that compatible with android 10, otherwise it won't boot to recovery.
Have mi flash app and android stock rom ready on your PC so that if you find problem you can always flash the stock ROM.
david_z said:
My RN8P Currently has:
MIUI global 11.0.4 Stable QGGMIXM
Android 10 QP1A.190711.020
I only want to root so i can install 2-3 apps the need rooting.
I don't want to flash Roms or even have use for twrp.
Which root guide should i follow?
Do in need to Downgrade to Android pie?
will i be able to get OTA updates when rooted?
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gaban05 said:
I rooted from Android 10, and same with you, I only need to root to remove ads and install a few apps only.
I used this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...de-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-root-t3995919
Make sure that the twrp is the one that compatible with android 10, otherwise it won't boot to recovery.
Have mi flash app and android stock rom ready on your PC so that if you find problem you can always flash the stock ROM.
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after reading a bit i think the right recovery version to root with android 10 is in the following thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-twrp-recovery-redmi-note-8-pro-t4033695
and this is the procedure:
1. Download recovery file from this message
2. Open CMD from the dir where you store twrp.img (it's important because you don't need to type whole path of the twrp.img
3. Turn off the device, hold Power button & Vol- to enter fast boot and connect device to USB
4. In CMD type first fastboot devices to ensure that device is in fastboot, this is not important but recommended. Output should be something like this 4l6lsctgskpj4swc fastboot
5. Then it's time to flash recovery file. Type fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
6. This is the most important step now, on the device screen it should write USB Transmission ok if that is there you are ready to go. Remove device from the USB and hold Power button & Vol+, When the device turn off the screen keep holding Vol+ it'll keep screen off for about 5-10 seconds, then it'll show a recovery, still holding vol+ because it will get restarted again, and again still holding vol+ and recovery will show up. Simple words (Keep holding vol+ till recovery not appear for second time)
7. If it asks for a password, it's a password you use on the device it self(one for unlocking the screen or unlock the device after reboot), enter password and wait for Data decrypt.
At the moment there is no root and recovery will be replaced after you try to boot next time. To prevent it from replacing recovery do next (my opinion is skipping step 8. and 9. and having stock recovery because of MIUI updates):
8. Go to mount and tick the /system
9. Go back, tap on advanced, then to File Manager search for system_root dir open it, then find system and on the bottom is file called recovery-from-boot.p Remove that file and recovery wont be replaced
Now how we root it:
10. Go to advanced and tap on Close AVB2.0 and swipe to confirm
11. Go back and tap to Install ROOT, swipe to install and Reboot system
This will install Magisk v19.4, after boot you can update it from the Magisk Manager, my suggestion is to first update the manager then Magisk binary.
can anyone confirm that?

Thisnameisepic said:
This guy does a ice job explaining a simple root method for Android 10 on youtube
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Yes it was his video I used to flash twrp to my phone,his explanation is amazing

david_z said:
after reading a bit i think the right recovery version to root with android 10 is in the following thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-twrp-recovery-redmi-note-8-pro-t4033695
and this is the procedure:...
can anyone confirm that?
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Yup, that worked for me on Android 10, global 11.0.5.0 QGGMIXM. The LR Team TWRP is the only one that worked for me, and I tried several.
Do make sure you download the v1210 for Android 10...
- in step 5, the 'twrp.img' you write in the command must match the actual filename you downloaded. Either change the name of the file, or enter the full filename in the command line.
- step 6 is kinda tricky. you might not get it right the first time. before installing twrp, i actually made sure i got the key combination right by going into stock recovery a few times.
When you do get TWRP up and running, the very first step is to set the language to English (unless you want Chinese). It will be the lower right buttton on the very first screen you are presented with (where you are asked for your password, if there is one).
I did not do steps 8 or 9, and TWRP has held. I did, however, reboot right back to recovery immediately after my first successful TWRP load-up. That may have stuck it.
The LR Team TWRP installed Magisk 20.3 for me. 20.4 is the latest, but I'm a little timid about letting it update. I had softbrick issues with trying to install Magisk manually thru this TWRP (instead of using the 'Install Root' button). Let me know if you update yours.
HTH

david_z said:
My RN8P Currently has:
MIUI global 11.0.4 Stable QGGMIXM
Android 10 QP1A.190711.020
I only want to root so i can install 2-3 apps the need rooting.
I don't want to flash Roms or even have use for twrp.
Which root guide should i follow?
Do in need to Downgrade to Android pie?
will i be able to get OTA updates when rooted?
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You can go follow guide from telegram group

i tried twrp avb2.0 but it gave me bootloop after power off and on again , it's better to get the avbmeta image file from fastboot rom(same miui rom you use) and disable it from fastboot mode.
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

[Metro][Stock] SOFIAP-T QPRS30.80.64.6.2

100% Stock ROM for the Metro by T-Mobile Moto G Stylus
Requirements:
ADB & Fastboot from here:
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
ADB & Fastboot set into your OS environment
(This allows adb to be used in any folder)
Instructions here:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/adb_fastboot_guide.html#installing-adb-and-fastboot
7-Zip to extract the .7z file:
https://www.7-zip.org/
Download:
QPRS30.80.64.6.2
Older Downloads:
QPRS30.80.64.6
QPRS30.80.64.3
Flashing Instructions:
1. Extract the zip using 7-Zip
2. Boot into Fastboot
3. Run the flash-all.bat this should automatically start flashing all the partitions
This will wipe everything. If you want to keep your data, before running open the .bat file with a text editor and remove -w from
Code:
fastboot -w reboot
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(If on another platform than Windows you'll need to change the .bat file to your OS)
Looking for the Retail variant Stock ROM?
See Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...t/stock-rom-motorola-g-stylus-retail-t4104451

QPRS30.80.64.6
https://mega.nz/file/nQkRHByR#md9YeMeAS4Vp6_lhL3pm9Bbqx1JrCeMHW8Lbkzr1RQo

cbc0201 said:
QPRS30.80.64.6
https://mega.nz/file/nQkRHByR#md9YeMeAS4Vp6_lhL3pm9Bbqx1JrCeMHW8Lbkzr1RQo
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Thanks for the download. I added to the OP with the flash-all.bat

DMedina559 said:
Thanks for the download. I added to the OP with the flash-all.bat
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Okay so I have a question based on my observation maybe stupid may not be I don't care
Q: how do I identify if my phone is the RETUS or the SOFIAP-T?
Q: Sorry this is the observational question,the build number nomenclature in my phone does not have an s at the end of the QPR but in this forum it does but when you download the file it does not. Or does that not matter?
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LinuxAndroidAlwys said:
Okay so I have a question based on my observation maybe stupid may not be I don't care
Q: how do I identify if my phone is the RETUS or the SOFIAP-T?
Q: Sorry this is the observational question,the build number nomenclature in my phone does not have an s at the end of the QPR but in this forum it does but when you download the file it does not. Or does that not matter?
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I have QPR30.80.64.6 model XT2043-4

LinuxAndroidAlwys said:
Okay so I have a question based on my observation maybe stupid may not be I don't care
Q: how do I identify if my phone is the RETUS or the SOFIAP-T?
Q: Sorry this is the observational question,the build number nomenclature in my phone does not have an s at the end of the QPR but in this forum it does but when you download the file it does not. Or does that not matter?
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I have QPR30.80.64.6 model XT2043-4
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You should be able to tell in the about phone menu in the settings. And the S might be a typo I'm not sure I'll have to check

DMedina559 said:
You should be able to tell in the about phone menu in the settings. And the S might be a typo I'm not sure I'll have to check
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I figured it out but I'm still confused about the s

LinuxAndroidAlwys said:
I figured it out but I'm still confused about the s
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The s is just a typo on my end. I'll fix asap

Not sure If I'm in the rightr thread or not but need serious help !!! I had twrp on my phone was trying to reboot system and hit a slot phone went black and will not boot into fastboot turn on, nothing! It is as dead as a dorrnail ie hard bricked . I have loaded all the drivers for phone and qualcomm. Computer only recognizes phone as Qualcomm 9008 mode not bulk mode. Anyone know how to restore phone at least to be able to get into fadtboot? Anyone help would be very much appreciated this is my daily driver and I am screwed without it.

worked great

QPR30.80_64_6_2
https://mega.nz/file/2UMGDb7B#4OZmO_DMUXiJnSkuyf4Y1w3LHVxoXM-P7umpRUWqaAQ

LinuxAndroid4evr said:
Not sure If I'm in the rightr thread or not but need serious help !!! I had twrp on my phone was trying to reboot system and hit a slot phone went black and will not boot into fastboot turn on, nothing! It is as dead as a dorrnail ie hard bricked . I have loaded all the drivers for phone and qualcomm. Computer only recognizes phone as Qualcomm 9008 mode not bulk mode. Anyone know how to restore phone at least to be able to get into fadtboot? Anyone help would be very much appreciated this is my daily driver and I am screwed without it.
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i did the same thing, booting into slot b got me into the device normally

cbc0201 said:
QPR30.80_64_6_2
https://mega.nz/file/2UMGDb7B#4OZmO_DMUXiJnSkuyf4Y1w3LHVxoXM-P7umpRUWqaAQ
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Hey man this is my current version as well, but it doesnt have the flashall bat file, do you know if i could just use one from the links in the OP? i am new to flashing roms in this manner and i dont really know how it works

Updated OP with build QPRS30.80.64.6.2

CorporalCactus said:
Hey man this is my current version as well, but it doesnt have the flashall bat file, do you know if i could just use one from the links in the OP? i am new to flashing roms in this manner and i dont really know how it works
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Yeah using the old flash-all.bat file works with newer builds, just put all the flahsing files in /Recovery-Files/ with the flash-all.bat outisde that folder

Is any way to completely delete Metro PCS bloatware? I have rooted phone. No success to delete bloatware. Can I replace Metro PCS ROM with retail ROM? Is that possible? Any ideas? Thank you

Hello please I used the Moto g stylus as well, using MetroPCS with QPRS30.80-64-6-2, I want to know if this rom is unlocked , will it remove the sim lock on my device as the remote unlock fails. Thanks

Hi new guy here. Got couple moto g stylus (2020 pro). Mine Ive tried out arrow, havoc cr stag, bliss and resurrection. My wife's exact same phone she decided to have me install resurrection remix and magisk root it. ADB installed until last step which was fastboot -w. Had error about not auto formatting RAW format. I managed to fix that but still boot looped or twrp 35. Sofia will load but can't install any rom from zip. Stag logo bootlooeded.. hard to even explain.. damn. Anyway
Any suggestions?

Where is the flash-all.bat ?

MotoLindvall said:
Hi new guy here. Got couple moto g stylus (2020 pro). Mine Ive tried out arrow, havoc cr stag, bliss and resurrection. My wife's exact same phone she decided to have me install resurrection remix and magisk root it. ADB installed until last step which was fastboot -w. Had error about not auto formatting RAW format. I managed to fix that but still boot looped or twrp 35. Sofia will load but can't install any rom from zip. Stag logo bootlooeded.. hard to even explain.. damn. Anyway
Any suggestions?
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If you still need to figure out the crazy flashing procedure for our device...best answer is make sure you are on STOCK Android 10...if you have updated to Android 11 you will not be able to flash custom ROMs or have a fully functional TWRP recovery...and Magisk root is not good with A11..You can flash GSI on Android 11 Stock firmware or use the DSU loader to install the Beta of Android 12...and the GSI situation is 50/50 if it will boot or not....what I do is flash the A10 stock final upload from the lionnet archive using the ever so awesome Moto flash tool...the tool does everything...and fixed your Beta partition so you can flash custom ROMs...once you finish with the tool reboot into STOCK recovery and format data..reboot to Stock Android 10 once you get to the Android setup welcome screen reboot to boot loader and flash TWRP recovery to both recovery slots...reboot to recovery...and format data...then reboot to fastbootd...your first custom install is recommended to be flashed from fastbootd on both slots...now when you finish reboot to Stock 10 recovery and format data...boot the rom first before and mods installed...then once you boot the rom you can flash mods with TWRP..get in a habit of after new system install format data in stock 10 recovery...now any custom ROM flash at this point forward do from TWRP and before flashing format data in TWRP after format again in stock 10 recovery...gapps install after first boot...Magisk install only after you fully go through the flashing procedure and setup the Rom make sure to enable dev options or it won't boot..and again flash Magisk after full setup and reboot..this procedure works...I keep a copy of stock recovery and TWRP recovery on my sdcard and platform tools on pc...you can flash stock 10 and TWRP in mobile if your rooted with any root kernel mgr so that way you don't have to use pc...the moto flash tool is the best way to setup the phone for custom ROMs.....