I am on an old version of 8.1 on my Pixel XL, I am unlocked, rooted w/magisk , and have newest version of TWRP.
I was browsing the roms section and most require being on the newest stock image.
So my question is, can i just flash the stock updated image using TWRP or do I have to install the image, re-root, and reinstall root?
Way back in the day i remember just using TWRP and flashing whatever rom i felt like using for the day without much extra work but have been out of the ROM gave for some time but would really like to take advantqage now of a good rom.
jjlane86 said:
I am on an old version of 8.1 on my Pixel XL, I am unlocked, rooted w/magisk , and have newest version of TWRP.
I was browsing the roms section and most require being on the newest stock image.
So my question is, can i just flash the stock updated image using TWRP or do I have to install the image, re-root, and reinstall root?
Way back in the day i remember just using TWRP and flashing whatever rom i felt like using for the day without much extra work but have been out of the ROM gave for some time but would really like to take advantqage now of a good rom.
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Go here: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 8.1.0 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + July Security Patch
Do #4 'keep data', then do#7
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I am going to purchase a Nexus 7 2013 and will be wanting to unlock the bootloader and root the device straightaway. I would be grateful if someone could tell me the best way to go about this. Should I carry out these tasks with no ROM updates applied, i.e. on 4.3 or should I update to Lollipop first? Thanks in advance.
With the nexus 7 its as simple as typing fast boot OEM unlock, but here is a more comprehensive guide on the matter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381698
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Unlock the bootloader before doing anything else, as it will wipe your data in the process.
If you plan on staying with the stock rom, don't bother rooting or installing a custom recovery until you've updated all the way to lollipop, as it can cause the ota updates to fail and you'll just lose root with each update anyways. Beware of taking this route though, the are lots of posts around saying that the latest ota update bricked devices. Might be safer to fastboot flash the latest factory image directly.
If you plan on using custom ROMs, go ahead and root it and install custom recovery then flash away to your heart's content. You may need to update the bootloader to latest version first to successfully flash lollipop ROMs though. I think its version 4.04, and there are flashable zips for doing this somewhere around here that worked great for me.
crazymonkey05 said:
With the nexus 7 its as simple as typing fast boot OEM unlock, but here is a more comprehensive guide on the matter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381698
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Many thanks. I used the excellent Nexus Root Toolkit.
PrizmaticSmoke said:
Unlock the bootloader before doing anything else, as it will wipe your data in the process.
If you plan on staying with the stock rom, don't bother rooting or installing a custom recovery until you've updated all the way to lollipop, as it can cause the ota updates to fail and you'll just lose root with each update anyways. Beware of taking this route though, the are lots of posts around saying that the latest ota update bricked devices. Might be safer to fastboot flash the latest factory image directly.
If you plan on using custom ROMs, go ahead and root it and install custom recovery then flash away to your heart's content. You may need to update the bootloader to latest version first to successfully flash lollipop ROMs though. I think its version 4.04, and there are flashable zips for doing this somewhere around here that worked great for me.
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I unlocked the bootloader, updated to Lollipop 5.0.2 by flashing the latest factory image, then rooted and flashed TWRP. I would now like to flash custom ROMS. You mentioned I may need to update the bootloader in order to successfully flash custom Lollipop ROMS? Am I correct in thinking I will have the latest bootloader, now that I have updated to Lollipop 5.0.2? Thanks.
pretty pixel said:
I unlocked the bootloader, updated to Lollipop 5.0.2 by flashing the latest factory image, then rooted and flashed TWRP. I would now like to flash custom ROMS. You mentioned I may need to update the bootloader in order to successfully flash custom Lollipop ROMS? Am I correct in thinking I will have the latest bootloader, now that I have updated to Lollipop 5.0.2? Thanks.
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Yep, you're correct. If you flashed the factory image, you should already be on the latest bootloader. :good:
By the way, 5.1 factory image finally was released today for this device.
PrizmaticSmoke said:
Yep, you're correct. If you flashed the factory image, you should already be on the latest bootloader. :good:
By the way, 5.1 factory image finally was released today for this device.
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Great, thanks for letting me know. Do you recommend I update to the 5.1 factory image before I flash any custom ROMS, or doesn't it matter?
pretty pixel said:
Great, thanks for letting me know. Do you recommend I update to the 5.1 factory image before I flash any custom ROMS, or doesn't it matter?
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Doesn't matter, though you may wait for the custom ROMs to update to 5.1 so they will have the latest binaries.
PrizmaticSmoke said:
Doesn't matter, though you may wait for the custom ROMs to update to 5.1 so they will have the latest binaries.
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Thanks. Do you know if CM12 has moved to 5.1 yet?
Not sure, don't really follow cm, but u can just check their website.
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Thanks. Do you know if CM12 has moved to 5.1 yet?
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as i know only few devices are on 5.1 yet
As the title says, just looking for a stock and rooted Marshmallow, I will go on and remove the stuff I don't want. I have not seen one or my google skills are failing...
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Or a quick way to go from CM 13 to rooted stock...I really don't want to have to go through the whole process....I will if that's the only way though...
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This might be it. Post in this thread and inquire before you do anything. You might need to flash and Unlock, again, but once you Unlock, you might be able to use it Unlocked/Rooted as-is. Again, though, inquire there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...firmware-safe-upgrade-to-marshmallow-t3402727
cdrshm said:
Or a quick way to go from CM 13 to rooted stock...I really don't want to have to go through the whole process....I will if that's the only way though...
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Which CM13 version are you using? Have you upgraded the bootloader to MM yet? If you are using an older version of CM13 that was on the LP bootloader then you'll have to go through the unlocking process once more with the LP-MM hybrid firmware. If you have already done that and you have the MM bootloader then you can flash JasmineROM or PaulPizz as a close-to-stock ROM. Jasmine is probably the closest to stock.
shadeau said:
Which CM13 version are you using? Have you upgraded the bootloader to MM yet? If you are using an older version of CM13 that was on the LP bootloader then you'll have to go through the unlocking process once more with the LP-MM hybrid firmware. If you have already done that and you have the MM bootloader then you can flash JasmineROM or PaulPizz as a close-to-stock ROM. Jasmine is probably the closest to stock.
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I did end up getting on Jasmine, i did the restore of the jasmine rom from TWRP and then flash the PartialFirmware_PatchedKernel and i am working now...
PF3 Firmware
cdrshm said:
I did end up getting on Jasmine, i did the restore of the jasmine rom from TWRP and then flash the PartialFirmware_PatchedKernel and i am working now...
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I have a copy of PF3 firmware that's almost stock. It has busybox, deodexed, and zip-align. To root, you could flash su zip for system-less or just install su from playstore. It still has Knox and all bloat.
PF3 Firmware link
Hello, good morning, I have a question, I was using a custom ROM 8.1 on my device, however, I decided to go backHello, good morning, I have a question, I was using a custom ROM 8.1 on my device, however, I decided to go back to ROM Stockm isHello, good morning, I have a question, I was using a custom ROM 8.1 on my device, however, I decided to go back to ROM Stock 7.0, With this, Recovery became a stocWith this, Recovery became a stock tsnhaWith this, Recovery became a stock also, With this the Recovery happened to be stock also, my doubt is if I can from now carry out the OTA updates ... Thank you!
Your post has many repeats - please clean it up.
Yes, when you RSD or flash a stock rom, you also change the recovery back to stock(unless you selectively do not). If you want TWRP, just flash it again.
marcelo_jake19 said:
Hello, good morning, I have a question, I was using a custom ROM 8.1 on my device, however, I decided to go backHello, good morning, I have a question, I was using a custom ROM 8.1 on my device, however, I decided to go back to ROM Stockm isHello, good morning, I have a question, I was using a custom ROM 8.1 on my device, however, I decided to go back to ROM Stock 7.0, With this, Recovery became a stocWith this, Recovery became a stock tsnhaWith this, Recovery became a stock also, With this the Recovery happened to be stock also, my doubt is if I can from now carry out the OTA updates ... Thank you!
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Despite all the unnecessary repetations... You did go back to 7.0, not 7.1? Well, unless you flashed a version older than the stock version you where on when switching to custom ROM, just look if there is already a OTA. In fact there should be many. OTAs with unlocked bootloader aren't a problem as long as you don't change recovery, the only problem is flashing an older stock ROM than you had. Then you'll get an OTA too but that would brick your device
Hey guys!
I'm rooted with magisk on this ROM - https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development/rom-unofficial-aosip-aka-derpfest-t3978357/amp/
What would be the best way to downgrade/roll back to an Android 9 ROM? Safely.
Appreciate the help! Thanks.
I just did this process.
You just need to have your twrp updated and flash the stock rom (or other roms).
You'll lose your recovery, it goes to stock, and magisk.
I think flashing a non-stock android 9 ROM is way better, you won't lose your recovery.
If everything goes bad, you can try the unbricking tool for 5t.
pedrowood said:
I just did this process.
You just need to have your twrp updated and flash the stock rom (or other roms).
You'll lose your recovery, it goes to stock, and magisk.
I think flashing a non-stock android 9 ROM is way better, you won't lose your recovery.
If everything goes bad, you can try the unbricking tool for 5t.
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So if I'm understanding correctly, it doesn't matter that I'm on the latest firmware as well? All I have to do is find a android 9 ROM (I'm probably going to do oos Aroma) and flash that in the latest recovery installed. Latest recovery being the one I'm currently on twrp 3.3
Yeah, that's it.
I was using aicp android 10 I just flashed lineageOS android 9, all worked well. I'm also using twrp 3.3 that should be OK.
Posted in the other forum so I'll move it here
I'm on rooted Android 9. Used the method in another thread, installed TWTP, dm-verity, WETA kernel etc. Never had any issues.
What's the step by step to upgrade to Android 10?I have the downloaded firmware and the latest Odin. Also d/l the newest TWRP. Should I update TWRP first? ( In TWRP)
Then how to flash 10 and stay rooted? Doni need to go through the whole process again to root?
Any help welcome - thanks in advance!
rooted what? stock? custom ROM? GSI?
Stock rooted. Using TWRP, Weta kernel , decrypted and Magisk.