Related
As titled, I would like to downgrade my ZF2 to the older version firmware, says V2.15.40.13.
Is it possible to do it? I tried to flash the old firmware via fastboot. But result in the boot loop.
Hi,
I've managed to downgrade my ZE550ML by using a previous version's "pre-rooted" image. Did it via fastboot i.e. fastboot flash boot, recovery, system, etc... If you then decide you don't need root, you can then flash it using the stock image via the MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip method. Hope this helps.
Cheers.
Yes, I use the same method before, but I finally in the boot loop. However, I did not wipe data and wipe cache because I don't want to reset my phone. Is this the necessary step for downgrade?
I did not have to wipe data or cache for my case. Is yours rooted? Perhaps try to unroot it first before attempting to downgrade?
Hi folks,
can i go straight to this? my tab is rooted. IF i was to unroot then download the full rom from google, and flash the system, recovery and boot, would this be ok, what i mean is, it doesnt have to be iterative to the latest version does it?
What I did was the flash the bootloader 4.05 and Scrosler's Stock Rooted Busybox 5.1.1 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/development/rom-stock-rooted-5-1-1-lmy47v-root-t3098137. Follow his instructions or if you want to dirty flash, use TWRP to first wipe the 2 caches, flash the bootloader and then ROM, wipe caches again and boot to system. The first boot is very long.
You need to flash the bootloader as well since it got updated.
No need to unroot, you're flashing the system image..
Bootloader boot and system will do it, I'd recommend a clean install though. Flash all partitions or run flashall file letting it wipe the tablet.
ok thanks folks. didnt realise the bootloader had to be done too. I guess this also applies to my N5 when im updating that too?
SO .... if i was making instructions to flash my devices for future updates, would the following suffice?
dont unroot
dont remove TWRP
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-hxxxxxxxx.img
fastboot flash radio radio-hammerhead-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.img (do i need to even do this?)
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
boot to recovery and wipe dalvik cache
scrosler's ROM is standard 5.1.1. The beauty of it is that your phone will be rooted and busybox installed (with a trim). Just use TWRP to wipe whatever partitons you want (the 2 caches and also data if you want a clean install), then add bootloader and then ROM zips to the queue. Install them, then wipe the 2 caches again and boot to system. You might have to install SuperSu again from Play Store but you will be rooted.
It couldn't be simpler
Hey guys. I am still on marshmallow on my op3. I am rooted and have twrp recovery. My question is what firmware/modem do I need to flash before I update to latest Nougat update and if my steps below are correct.
I would prefer not to do a clean install.
My steps would be:
Download full rom
Flash any firmware if required - this is what I need to know
Flash Magisk as I need root
Profit?
cd69 said:
Hey guys. I am still on marshmallow on my op3. I am rooted and have twrp recovery. My question is what firmware/modem do I need to flash before I update to latest Nougat update and if my steps below are correct.
I would prefer not to do a clean install.
My steps would be:
Download full rom
Flash any firmware if required - this is what I need to know
Flash Magisk as I need root
Profit?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this is stock rom, you don't need to flash any firmware...
if you're coming from MM, i would recommend sideloading the rom, wipe everything, then go back to stock recovery then sideload then before 1st boot fastboot TWRP again, then reboot to TWRP and flash Magisk...Profit.
if you want to flash from TWRP without going through this (which i don't recommend), make sure in TWRP to format data as f2fs, wipe everything then flash the rom, and then form TWRP flash TWRP again, then reboot to recovery (not system), then flash Magisk.
theduke7 said:
this is stock rom, you don't need to flash any firmware...
if you're coming from MM, i would recommend sideloading the rom, wipe everything, then go back to stock recovery then sideload then before 1st boot fastboot TWRP again, then reboot to TWRP and flash Magisk...Profit.
if you want to flash from TWRP without going through this (which i don't recommend), make sure in TWRP to format data as f2fs, wipe everything then flash the rom, and then form TWRP flash TWRP again, then reboot to recovery (not system), then flash Magisk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a ton for replying. Another question for you. I get the OTA notification. I could just let that run and flash twrp after the installation right.
cd69 said:
Thanks a ton for replying. Another question for you. I get the OTA notification. I could just let that run and flash twrp after the installation right.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you're already rooted it wont install..and you can't flash the small ota file from TWRP, you have to flash the Full rom (1.4 GB)...
how you download is up to you, but why download from the update when there's many links available around !
Thanks for all the help. I flashed the new update successfully.
cd69 said:
Thanks for all the help. I flashed the new update successfully.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what steps did you follow ? did you have to wipe internal memory fully ?
netcitizen said:
what steps did you follow ? did you have to wipe internal memory fully ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just flashed the full Rom with Magisk. Wiped dalvick cache and nothing else. So far so goos.
cd69 said:
I just flashed the full Rom with Magisk. Wiped dalvick cache and nothing else. So far so goos.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh ok. I just flashed full rom via twrp after wiping cache and Dalvik cache.it updated fine. I wasn't sure of magisk.
Hi,
My Nexus 5X died some days ago, and Google shiped me another one. But this new device have the unbelievable "NO RPMB" message that locks the bootloader (this is a known issue where the bootloader is automatically re-locked after each reboot, making flashing factory images an harassing journey).
I installed TWRP to flash a custom rom but after each reboot on the system,TWRP was replaced by stock recovery !
Do anyone knows how resolve this problem ? I suppose if I can flash a custom rom it will solve a great part of the problem... I'm actually thinking of sell this new phone and get another device like oneplus.
Any help will be appreciated ! ?
Atok_fr said:
Hi,
My Nexus 5X died some days ago, and Google shiped me another one. But this new device have the unbelievable "NO RPMB" message that locks the bootloader (this is a known issue where the bootloader is automatically re-locked after each reboot, making flashing factory images an harassing journey).
I installed TWRP to flash a custom rom but after each reboot on the system,TWRP was replaced by stock recovery !
Do anyone knows how resolve this problem ? I suppose if I can flash a custom rom it will solve a great part of the problem... I'm actually thinking of sell this new phone and get another device like oneplus.
Any help will be appreciated !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and boot straight to recovery without rebooting, perform a factory reset and root. That should make TWRP stick. If it doesn't, you can then use the TWRP manager to install TWRP again.
CazeW said:
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and boot straight to recovery without rebooting, perform a factory reset and root. That should make TWRP stick. If it doesn't, you can then use the TWRP manager to install TWRP again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mate, it worked !
CazeW said:
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and boot straight to recovery without rebooting, perform a factory reset and root. That should make TWRP stick. If it doesn't, you can then use the TWRP manager to install TWRP again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Quick question. As I just picked up a refurb N5X on the cheap and I plan to use it (fingers crossed it does have RPMB, not holding my breath though)- how viable are custom ROMs on this thing? The reddit thread that started this all states to leave /system unmodified but other comments say that they've flashed custom kernels.
So- if this is the case, would the order be unlock bootloader>flash stock images/noencrypt>flash TWRP>boot into TWRP> factory reset> boot into Oreo> unlock bootloader and boot into TWRP when modifications need to be made?
Thanks.
negusp said:
Quick question. As I just picked up a refurb N5X on the cheap and I plan to use it (fingers crossed it does have RPMB, not holding my breath though)- how viable are custom ROMs on this thing? The reddit thread that started this all states to leave /system unmodified but other comments say that they've flashed custom kernels.
So- if this is the case, would the order be unlock bootloader>flash stock images/noencrypt>flash TWRP>boot into TWRP> factory reset> boot into Oreo> unlock bootloader and boot into TWRP when modifications need to be made?
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use a custom kernel so that works just fine, haven't tried a custom ROM though. You don't have to unlock the bootloader every time to make changes as long as you have TWRP. I'm not entirely sure but I think rooting made the TWRP stick. If not, you can still install it from the TWRP app as you have root.
After you've installed the stock images, it should be enough to boot into TWRP, do a factory reset and flash the custom ROM.
CazeW said:
I use a custom kernel so that works just fine, haven't tried a custom ROM though. You don't have to unlock the bootloader every time to make changes as long as you have TWRP. I'm not entirely sure but I think rooting made the TWRP stick. If not, you can still install it from the TWRP app as you have root.
After you've installed the stock images, it should be enough to boot into TWRP, do a factory reset and flash the custom ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So once TWRP is installed and "stuck", it can make modifications to traditionally "root" partitions (system, data, etc.?).
Also, did you flash the noforce encrypt boot image (and then wiping userdata)? Or does the stock image work?
negusp said:
So once TWRP is installed and "stuck", it can make modifications to traditionally "root" partitions (system, data, etc.?).
Also, did you flash the noforce encrypt boot image (and then wiping userdata)? Or does the stock image work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. I've for example installed all the OTAs from TWRP (except Oreo).
Stock image works.
CazeW said:
Yes. I've for example installed all the OTAs from TWRP (except Oreo).
Stock image works.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. Does DRM content work? I've also read conflicting reports as to apps like Netflix working on Oreo.
negusp said:
Thanks. Does DRM content work? I've also read conflicting reports as to apps like Netflix working on Oreo.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't use Netflix so can't say if that works but Play Movies worked on Nougat.
CazeW said:
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and boot straight to recovery without rebooting, perform a factory reset and root. That should make TWRP stick. If it doesn't, you can then use the TWRP manager to install TWRP again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello, i have the same NO RPMB problem Im using latest stock rom 8.1 (December patch), radio, bootloader and vendor.
How can i boot straight into recovery without rebooting? Do i need to flash vendor.img too? (i would like flash latest AEX rom).
If im not wrong i should do this procedure as suggested right?
- unlock bootloader from fastboot
- flash latest twrp recovery from fastboot without rebooting (this will work? Because in the N5X root thread it's written to reboot first)
- get into twrp without rebooting (how do that?)
- install root (i will use latest Magisk)
- perform factory reset
- wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik cache
- install custom rom, gapps...
- wipe cache and dalvik, and reboot
Finally i will have a rooted device with custom rom and bootloader locked again right?
Or is preferred this solution of Reddit user?
https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/5hj0r0/bootloop_after_lg_replaced_mainboard_bootloader
sigibian said:
Hello, i have the same NO RPMB problem Im using latest stock rom 8.1 (December patch), radio, bootloader and vendor.
How can i boot straight into recovery without rebooting? Do i need to flash vendor.img too? (i would like flash latest AEX rom).
If im not wrong i should do this procedure as suggested right?
- unlock bootloader from fastboot
- flash latest twrp recovery from fastboot without rebooting (this will work? Because in the N5X root thread it's written to reboot first)
- get into twrp without rebooting (how do that?)
- install root (i will use latest Magisk)
- perform factory reset
- wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik cache
- install custom rom, gapps...
- wipe cache and dalvik, and reboot
Finally i will have a rooted device with custom rom and bootloader locked again right?
Or is preferred this solution of Reddit user?
https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/5hj0r0/bootloop_after_lg_replaced_mainboard_bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't tried this with a custom ROM but I would try it like this.
- Unlock bootloader from fastboot
- Flash TWRP from fastboot
- Select boot to recovery from the fastboot menu
- Do a factory reset
- Wipe system, cache, and dalvik cache
- Flash ROM, flash Gapps
- Flash Magisk
- Reboot
Greetings. I received the OTA update (which I did not install!) on my OnePlus 5T today. I'm on OxygenOS 5.0.4 with magisk installed, phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked, stock recovery (no TWRP).
What's the right path to upgrade to 5.1.0?
I'm experienced with the command line and have no problems with it.
Based on my ideas, I think the path should be:
- Download full Oxygen OS 5.1.0 Full Zip
- Start TWRP using adb
Code:
fastboot boot
(which TWRP version?)
- Wipe dalvik and cache
- Flash the downloaded file
- Wipe dalvik and cache
- Flash magisk
That's it. Am I missing something? Do I need to reinstall magisk as specified as last step? Which TWRP version should I use (from the official website?)?
Thanks for your help :good:
Please go through the dedicated update thread that ive made for the update
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-7-2-7-1-1-ota-t3709265
The thread has all the instructions and files needed to update. As far as twrp is concerned i recommend latest codeworkx or or bluspark recovery. The links are available on the thread.
Feel free to post on the thread if you have any further doubts.
Thanks @Funk Wizard , I read that thread (I linked it in my post) but it mentions "For Stock Non Rooted Users with Stock Recovery" and "For Rooted Users with TWRP Recovery" while in my case I'm rooted with STOCK recovery, which doesn't fit any of those 2 sentences. Which one should I follow?
As you are rooted you can flash the full zip from stock recovery that would remove root or you need follow and flash via twrp. If rooted stock recovery is no good TBH and i recommend staying on TWRP.
You can flash twrp from fastboot and then follow the instructions on the flashing post.
In case you dont need root anymore you can just flash the full zip from stock recovery. It will remove root and you will stay on stock recovery. In both the cases, use the full zip to flash via twrp or stock recovery.
No good? Please be more specific, why it's no good? From my understanding keeping stock recovery with magisk installed and bootloader unlocked allows me to pass all SafetyNet checks, which is very helpful if you don't want to deal with apps complaining that you are rooted. I can easily boot to TWRP as long as I can plug my phone into my computer by just using the fastboot command. The only downside I could see is if I brick my phone and have usb debugging disabled, I can't fastboot from adb.
Flashing TWRP would make me fail SafetyNet checks, which I'm not interested into.
After I flash the full zip, do I also need to flash the OTA update?
Thanks by the way, basically the only real "special" thing I need to do is install Magisk again after flashing.
Flashing twrp doesn't break safety net. So it's upto you if you want to stay on stock recovery with no additional benefits or on twrp.
Also, if have full time zip then you don't need to flash ota zip again.
That's good! I'll definitely flash twrp in that case.
@sshivampp Sorry to resurrect this thread, but looks like it's important. On TWRP website itself it's stated that installing TWRP would break dm-verity. What's the consequence of this? https://twrp.me/oneplus/oneplus5t.html