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Cant find valid operating system after during update - please help

My mom's pixel 2 xl all of a sudden wont boot. It said cant find valid operation system. The device will not start. She said it might have updated overnight or something like that. I tried to download the factory image from google to restore the OS but it wont flash without bootloader being unlock. It odd that the phone was working and now it doesnt have an OS.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

sumasage said:
My mom's pixel 2 xl all of a sudden wont boot. It said cant find valid operation system. The device will not start. She said it might have updated overnight or something like that. I tried to download the factory image from google to restore the OS but it wont flash without bootloader being unlock. It odd that the phone was working and now it doesnt have an OS.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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Can you get to stock recovery for a factory reset?

It doesn't even let me get to recover. Picking recovery from the bootloader screen just make the phone restart like it try to go to recovery but then it come back to the same screen saying it can't find valid operating system.

Same happend to me on my first unit when I relocated the bootloader.
Unit resetted and then can no longer find an operating system..
Only option was to call Google and RMA it. I've seen it happen to others on the web as well

trim81 said:
Same happend to me on my first unit when I relocated the bootloader.
Unit resetted and then can no longer find an operating system..
Only option was to call Google and RMA it. I've seen it happen to others on the web as well
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What did you say Google? Did you tell them it happened while re-locking boot loader? I am on same boat....I tried to relock bootloader and getting Can't find valid operating system

I rma the unit as well.

sumasage said:
I rma the unit as well.
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Did they accept the RMA? Was the issue after an update or did you try to flash the update using adb or fastboot?

ram4ufriends said:
Did they accept the RMA? Was the issue after an update or did you try to flash the update using adb or fastboot?
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Tell them exactly that. It no longer boots

As soon as I said there was no valid os the rep proceeded to rma. Seem like it a know issue so they didn't bother to transfer me to tech support.

Not sure if you want to try any of these solutions before you RMA, but here's another thread on the same "No OS ....." with several options, might be worth a try?

I ran into the same issue, however I found a solution, perhaps universal perhaps not.
When I enter fastboot mode, my phone shows (until I release the power/vol buttons) the "Start" option that is part of the boot mode. After releasing, I get the "no rom detected." So I used the script at the top of https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ol-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761. I used the script by running it WHILE pressing the Power/Vol keys.
This worked for me.
Note: I let go of power/vol after starting script.

megernic said:
I ran into the same issue, however I found a solution, perhaps universal perhaps not.
When I enter fastboot mode, my phone shows (until I release the power/vol buttons) the "Start" option that is part of the boot mode. After releasing, I get the "no rom detected." So I used the script at the top of https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...l-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761. I used the script by running it WHILE pressing the Power/Vol keys.
This worked for me.
Note: I let go of power/vol after starting script.
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Did you check or uncheck OEM unlocking in Developer Options before doing this?

Bricked!

I have a unlocked bootloader EVR-AL00 that has been bricked for awhile now. TWRP is stuck on load screen on erecovery and recovery. I have tried everything to get it to work. I can get to the bootloader screen and flash from Hstool, Funkyhuawei, ADB and Hisuite but it always goes back to the TWRP load screen and stays there. TWRP crashed on me back then and now it seems EMUI is gone forever. Any new tricks out there that might work? Please help if you can! Thank you!

can flash stock recovery via adb?
Which Firmware version is on it?

letschky said:
can flash stock recovery via adb?
Which Firmware version is on it?
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910120. I've tried that. It seems to flash without errors then boots to the TWRP load screen and freezes...

Steamer2499 said:
910120. I've tried that. It seems to flash without errors then boots to the TWRP load screen and freezes...
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After flash Stock Recovery can boot into Erecovery?
Power off wait for 10 seconds
Press and hold Volume up and put in the usb cable.
Hold Volume up until you start the Erecovery

letschky said:
After flash Stock Recovery can boot into Erecovery?
Power off wait for 10 seconds
Press and hold Volume up and put in the usb cable.
Hold Volume up until you start the Erecovery
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That doesn't work either

There is only one wat I came back from the TWRP cycle of death.
I followed the steps for the side load in the OP of this thread. The bottom of the first post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/fw-emui-9-1-0-123-evr-al00-t3935995
The update is listed and can be renamed (I used the 123 update_full_base.zip)
The nocheck.img was a challenge, but I found one in a TWRP backup I had done and save off. Doing a search of XDA later I see that there is also versions in the Mate 20 pro and Mate 10 forums.
Now I have a normal eRecovery, but I cannot obtain root and the recovery StockAL00, magiskAL00 amd newer images changed in bootloader don't seem to make a difference.

Rudolpht said:
There is only one wat I came back from the TWRP cycle of death.
I followed the steps for the side load in the OP of this thread. The bottom of the first post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/fw-emui-9-1-0-123-evr-al00-t3935995
The update is listed and can be renamed (I used the 123 update_full_base.zip)
The nocheck.img was a challenge, but I found one in a TWRP backup I had done and save off. Doing a search of XDA later I see that there is also versions in the Mate 20 pro and Mate 10 forums.
Now I have a normal eRecovery, but I cannot obtain root and the recovery StockAL00, magiskAL00 amd newer images changed in bootloader don't seem to make a difference.
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I can't get into TWRP. It is frozen on load screen

Steamer2499 said:
I can't get into TWRP. It is frozen on load screen
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Damn, that's worse than I had it. I don't know if there is a way to HStool or modified HiSuite take a ROM update, which would return you to regular eRecovery.
I'm hoping that can work if you can Fastboot from bootloader through those steps or HiSuite recovery.
With my crazy sideload I cannot root, I get prompted for updates constantly (with updates set off) and HStool & HiSuite didn't work. Since I don't have root cannot do ENMUI flasher.

Rudolpht said:
Damn, that's worse than I had it. I don't know if there is a way to HStool or modified HiSuite take a ROM update, which would return you to regular eRecovery.
I'm hoping that can work if you can Fastboot from bootloader through those steps or HiSuite recovery.
With my crazy sideload I cannot root, I get prompted for updates constantly (with updates set off) and HStool & HiSuite didn't work. Since I don't have root cannot do ENMUI flasher.
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To bad there's not a patch for TWRP...

I know there are some smart people out there that could tell me how to un-brick my phone

@ajsmsg78 is the smartest one I know on here. He has flashed stock, RR, etc... I bought his phone so he doesn't have one anymore but maybe he knows how to help you.

CCJ22 said:
@ajsmsg78 is the smartest one I know on here. He has flashed stock, RR, etc... I bought his phone so he doesn't have one anymore but maybe he knows how to help you.
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I spent some time in pm trying to help him but the phone still won't do what it's supposed to. I think he needs to do a data format but he can't get into twrp to do it and Huawei blocks a lot of adb commands.

ajsmsg78 said:
I spent some time in pm trying to help him but the phone still won't do what it's supposed to. I think he needs to do a data format but he can't get into twrp to do it and Huawei blocks a lot of adb commands.
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Sh*t if you can't help him it's not looking good.

Motorola G6 Play (Boot loop)

I have an issue that I hope someone can help me with, my daughters Moto G6 Play (Completely stock, 15months old) has just started boot looping from a black screen to Moto blue screen only.
I can move it to boot up screen using (Power and Volume Down) key but it will only stay there a few seconds before it then loops again.
I have tried "Recovery Mode" / "Power off" and they just do the same thing go into loop again.
I thought it was a battery issue, but I think this is a knock on affect of the phone boot looping so much. Also in boot up screen it was stating the battery was NOK
Took it apart and ordered new battery and installed but still the same issue.
Now before this second battery runs out as it wont charge while in this state, I wondered if anyone can help me resurrect it??
I will add its been a few years since I have flashed phones with dev roms etc (HTC One X days...) but I dont think I have even enabled USB debugging in the menu options..
Thanks in advance
Andy

Perchy35 said:
I have an issue that I hope someone can help me with, my daughters Moto G6 Play (Completely stock, 15months old) has just started boot looping from a black screen to Moto blue screen only.
I can move it to boot up screen using (Power and Volume Down) key but it will only stay there a few seconds before it then loops again.
I have tried "Recovery Mode" / "Power off" and they just do the same thing go into loop again.
I thought it was a battery issue, but I think this is a knock on affect of the phone boot looping so much. Also in boot up screen it was stating the battery was NOK
Took it apart and ordered new battery and installed but still the same issue.
Now before this second battery runs out as it wont charge while in this state, I wondered if anyone can help me resurrect it??
I will add its been a few years since I have flashed phones with dev roms etc (HTC One X days...) but I dont think I have even enabled USB debugging in the menu options..
Thanks in advance
Andy
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Just use my guide, at the bottom of it it has everything you need to reflash stock firmware hold the power and volume down button until you get to the fastboot/ bootloader screen, also since you replaced the battery and did your own repair we still might not be able to help you because there's to many variables of user interference now, and yes Google kind of has made it a bit more complicated to root devices now unfortunately

Thanks for the reply, please can you put a link to your guide?

Perchy35 said:
Thanks for the reply, please can you put a link to your guide?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928

Thanks one last question before I attempt to go ahead, is it possible to "Catch" the phone between boot looping to reflash stock image?
As at the moment there is as I have stated 1/2secs between the boot screen and then it moving to "Moto" screen and then around to black screen again.

Perchy35 said:
Thanks one last question before I attempt to go ahead, is it possible to "Catch" the phone between boot looping to reflash stock image?
As at the moment there is as I have stated 1/2secs between the boot screen and then it moving to "Moto" screen and then around to black screen again.
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Yes. Hold power and volume down, it'll look a few times and catch, you'll see fastboot. The Android guy and red and white text. May take a few loops

sorry one more thing, how do I find out the image version I need as I was unable to get this from phone before it starting acting up!?

Perchy35 said:
sorry one more thing, how do I find out the image version I need as I was unable to get this from phone before it starting acting up!?
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Whats the carrier?

The phone was bought direct from Amazon so in my mind a generic model to take any SIM.

Perchy35 said:
The phone was bought direct from Amazon so in my mind a generic model to take any SIM.
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Here you go. Amazon Jeter Firmware. That's the main folder.

I see there is the latest Android 8 and also an Android 9 version? This was never rolled out though... I will probably just put the following
XT1922-9_JETER_AMZ_8.0.0_OPPS27.91-140-6_cid18_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

Perchy35 said:
The phone was bought direct from Amazon so in my mind a generic model to take any SIM.
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Spaceminer is correct, once you catch that sweet spot with the phone to get it in bootloader/fastboot mode just flash the firmware and you should hopefully be good to go, if you want it rooted my guide covers that to but let's just get you a working phone first before you try to root lol
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Perchy35 said:
I see there is the latest Android 8 and also an Android 9 version? This was never rolled out though... I will probably just put the following
XT1922-9_JETER_AMZ_8.0.0_OPPS27.91-140-6_cid18_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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You can either flash 8 or 9, what I would do is flash 8 then update it to 9 then if you want it rooted root it

Perchy35 said:
I see there is the latest Android 8 and also an Android 9 version? This was never rolled out though... I will probably just put the following
XT1922-9_JETER_AMZ_8.0.0_OPPS27.91-140-6_cid18_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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Hey so out of curiosity did you get it fixed and working?

ninjakira said:
Hey so out of curiosity did you get it fixed and working?
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Thanks for getting back to me!
I have just started yesterday getting my laptop ready, downloading image file, setting up "minimal adb" and getting motorola ID sorted.
Also can I check that without USB debugging selected this method will override and flash still?

Perchy35 said:
Thanks for getting back to me!
I have just started yesterday getting my laptop ready, downloading image file, setting up "minimal adb" and getting motorola ID sorted.
I am having issue with the last part, getting "The credentials you provided cannot be determined to be authentic" ?
Also can I check that without USB debugging selected this method will override and flash still?
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Wait what are you needing your Moto id for? The links for the stock firmware are in my guide, just follow the bottom section of it

Oh ok in the guide it states its needed for Windows user, Excerpt below:
Motorola bootloader unlock request here https://motorola-global-portal.custh...-your-device-a

ok just started the process, I cant get past first command at the moment "fastboot oem fb_mode_set" and this is returning "waiting for any device".
I have tried toggling into the boot screen and selecting "Restart bootloader"..

Perchy35 said:
Oh ok in the guide it states its needed for Windows user, Excerpt below:
Motorola bootloader unlock request here https://motorola-global-portal.custh...-your-device-a
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If you don't have the bootloader unlocked then that is something you can do if you want the phone rooted if not you don't have to unlock the bootloader to flash stock firmware
Perchy35 said:
ok just started the process, I cant get past first command at the moment "fastboot oem fb_mode_set" and this is returning "waiting for any device".
I have tried toggling into the boot screen and selecting "Restart bootloader"..
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You either didn't install adb minimal or you have a bad cord, type fastboot devices and if nothing pops up saying you have a device in fastboot then it's one of the 2 things I said, extract the contents from the rar or zip file you got from adb minimal download, then install what you extracted

I have installed the adb minimal 1.4.3 (Latest), just tried three different leads with the command fastboot devices and it returns nothing and jumps back to command line when you first start adb minimal for the first time.
I have tried this whilst forcing it to boot screen (power/volume down), same issue.

Perchy35 said:
I have installed the adb minimal 1.4.3 (Latest), just tried three different leads with the command fastboot devices and it returns nothing and jumps back to command line when you first start adb minimal for the first time.
I have tried this whilst forcing it to boot screen (power/volume down), same issue.
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Sorry been at work and I'm ona break, I totally forgot though you can use Moto smart Assistant for pc to fix this more than likely, so download and useMoto smart Assistant

Stuck in boot loop when rooting device with magisk

Hi,
I followed this guide on how to root the pixel 2: "androidcentral.com/how-root-google-pixel-2" and finished all the steps. But when running step 11 it got stuck in a boot loop due to some software issues with the patched image I assume.
I've tried opening the phone in fastboot mode and then connecting with ADB, but it seems I cannot find my device since USB-debugging is not turned on.
Any ideas of how this can be solved? Or am I screwed?

Try rebooting into recovery. When you see the Android laying down and I believe it says no command, press the up button. This should bring you to another menu where ADB sideload is an option. you could then download the appropriate OTA from Google and sideload it to the phone.

Larzzzz82 said:
Try rebooting into recovery. When you see the Android laying down and I believe it says no command, press the up button. This should bring you to another menu where ADB sideload is an option. you could then download the appropriate OTA from Google and sideload it to the phone.
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Thanks for your reply. I pressed "On/off" button + volume down and got into menu with recovery mode. But selecting recovery mode with "on/off" button and then clicking volume up just brings me to a view with the google logo showing and then the phone turns off. I can't seem to access menu with ADB sideload unfortunately...

helpless_user said:
Thanks for your reply. I pressed "On/off" button + volume down and got into menu with recovery mode. But selecting recovery mode with "on/off" button and then clicking volume up just brings me to a view with the google logo showing and then the phone turns off. I can't seem to access menu with ADB sideload unfortunately...
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when in Bootloader mode (where it shows your "baseband version" and such), you actually use the volume button to change around the different options to boot, and then the "on/off" button to select.
But it looks like you get it to show the red "recovery mode" and, I imagine, you intuitively pressed the "on/off button" to select it, but in the unlikelihood that that is the case, make sure you are not holding or pressing or "....clicking volume up" button while it's booting; that's probably where you're going wrong....
only once you're in the stock recovery mode -- with the android lying down, dead, and a red exclamation point coming out of it -- is where you press the "volume up" and power button together to see the options...
good luck and hope this helps....

simplepinoi177 said:
when in Bootloader mode (where it shows your "baseband version" and such), you actually use the volume button to change around the different options to boot, and then the "on/off" button to select.
But it looks like you get it to show the red "recovery mode" and, I imagine, you intuitively pressed the "on/off button" to select it, but in the unlikelihood that that is the case, make sure you are not holding or pressing or "....clicking volume up" button while it's booting; that's probably where you're going wrong....
only once you're in the stock recovery mode -- with the android lying down, dead, and a red exclamation point coming out of it -- is where you press the "volume up" and power button together to see the options...
good luck and hope this helps....
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I tried this and I never get to the dead android screen. I just get to a screen that says that my bootloader is unlocked and then the Google logo is showing.

helpless_user said:
I tried this and I never get to the dead android screen. I just get to a screen that says that my bootloader is unlocked and then the Google logo is showing.
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Hmmmm...it sounds like something's wrong with your boot partition, then -- that's where the recovery resides. I suggest re-downloading the latest Full Factory image (from Google's developers site), editing flash-all to remove the "-w" and "exit" at the end, then running the flash-all once again on your device.
....after reading your OP, one key thing to keep in mind is that, in Bootloader Mode, you use "fastboot" commands while you use "adb" commands when within the OS or recovery....
And, for future reference, it would be better (most likely) if you wish to root the taimen for you to follow THIS GUIDE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418 .

helpless_user said:
Thanks for your reply. I pressed "On/off" button + volume down and got into menu with recovery mode. But selecting recovery mode with "on/off" button and then clicking volume up just brings me to a view with the google logo showing and then the phone turns off. I can't seem to access menu with ADB sideload unfortunately...
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In fastboot you can boot to a recovery.img; fastboot boot twrp.img
Download TWRP .img here.
(that recovery menu allows adb mode also).
Here you can(re)flash zip/image etc.
Format /data to ensure it is not encrypted.
For example, flash the extracted images of the OTA images from Google.

simplepinoi177 said:
Hmmmm...it sounds like something's wrong with your boot partition, then -- that's where the recovery resides. I suggest re-downloading the latest Full Factory image (from Google's developers site), editing flash-all to remove the "-w" and "exit" at the end, then running the flash-all once again on your device.
....after reading your OP, one key thing to keep in mind is that, in Bootloader Mode, you use "fastboot" commands while you use "adb" commands when within the OS or recovery....
And, for future reference, it would be better (most likely) if you wish to root the taimen for you to follow THIS GUIDE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418 .
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Thank you very much!! Running fastboot helped me do a factory reset and now my phone is working again! Thought my phone was bricked so this is a relief.

helpless_user said:
Thank you very much!! Running fastboot helped me do a factory reset and now my phone is working again! Thought my phone was bricked so this is a relief.
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I'm real happy you got it back up and running!
Yeah, I'm not agreeing with all of what Google's doing now (in concerns with the Pixel 4 [i.e. removing unlimited original quality storage]), but they really did well with the whole "Bootloader Mode" where you can feel a bit more secure and confident that, as long as you have access to Bootloader Mode and can successfully connect your device, you're not too far gone and definitely bricked beyond hope! It's not so hopeless as with devices before and what the term "bricking" truly applies to....
Happy to have helped!

Not able to figure out the exact fix
helpless_user said:
Thank you very much!! Running fastboot helped me do a factory reset and now my phone is working again! Thought my phone was bricked so this is a relief.
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@OP, I am still stuck with the exact same issue. How did you exactly fix it? After running the solution given, I'm back at the infinite logo screen again.
Edit: It worked, thank you so much! This is a life saver.

simplepinoi177 said:
I'm real happy you got it back up and running!
Yeah, I'm not agreeing with all of what Google's doing now (in concerns with the Pixel 4 [i.e. removing unlimited original quality storage]), but they really did well with the whole "Bootloader Mode" where you can feel a bit more secure and confident that, as long as you have access to Bootloader Mode and can successfully connect your device, you're not too far gone and definitely bricked beyond hope! It's not so hopeless as with devices before and what the term "bricking" truly applies to....
Happy to have helped!
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Hi i have the same issue with different device lenovo tab m10 tbx605L and i cant boot the recovery.img it throws me this error.Can u give me any ideas?

helpless_user said:
Hi,
I followed this guide on how to root the pixel 2: "androidcentral.com/how-root-google-pixel-2" and finished all the steps. But when running step 11 it got stuck in a boot loop due to some software issues with the patched image I assume.
I've tried opening the phone in fastboot mode and then connecting with ADB, but it seems I cannot find my device since USB-debugging is not turned on.
Any ideas of how this can be solved? Or am I screwed?
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Did you install TWRP before rooting? If you did, that is the source of the bootloop. Our root guides here are much simpler than the one you provided the address to. The article in question is also out of date. Current versions of TWRP and Magisk don't play nice together. You need to BOOT TWRP using fastboot instead of installing it.
Copying the latest Magisk package to your internal storage, then renaming it to uninstall.zip and flashing it through TWRP should remove Magisk and resolve the bootloop. If that doesn't work, flashing the last stock package should.
EDIT: Quoted the wrong poster. My reply is an answer to the quoted poster instead of the poster who revived a dead thread with a question for a totally different device.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Did you install TWRP before rooting? If you did, that is the source of the bootloop. Our root guides here are much simpler than the one you provided the address to. The article in question is also out of date. Current versions of TWRP and Magisk don't play nice together. You need to BOOT TWRP using fastboot instead of installing it.
Copying the latest Magisk package to your internal storage, then renaming it to uninstall.zip and flashing it through TWRP should remove Magisk and resolve the bootloop. If that doesn't work, flashing the last stock package should.
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unfortunately there is not an exact version of twrp recovery available for my device lenovo (tbx605L) even when i try to boot the stock recovery.img , it says FAILED (remote : unknown command) do you know what is causing this error??

safaan0313 said:
unfortunately there is not an exact version of twrp recovery available for my device lenovo (tbx605L) even when i try to boot the stock recovery.img , it says FAILED (remote : unknown command) do you know what is causing this error??
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I didn't realize you had replied to a thread that was two years old AND for the wrong device. Ask in the Lenovo section. This is the Pixel 2 XL section and advice given here is not applicable to you.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I didn't realize you had replied to a thread that was two years old AND for the wrong device. Ask in the Lenovo section. This is the Pixel 2 XL section and advice given here is not applicable to you.
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Hmm well thanks for your indirect F**k off

safaan0313 said:
Hmm well thanks for your indirect F**k off
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I'm not sure you're aware of this, but not all devices are the same. Case in point: Samsung. How do you use fastboot commands on a Samsung device? Answer: You can't as Samsung doesn't support fastboot.
But thank you for making your expectations clear. Apparently, according to you, I should be able to figure out your problem despite not owning your device. It doesn't work that way. The only reason I know the answer to the question I posted in the previous paragraph is because I own a Samsung device.
Seriously, you getting bent out of shape at me because of your own screw-up is laughable.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I'm not sure you're aware of this, but not all devices are the same. Case in point: Samsung. How do you use fastboot commands on a Samsung device? Answer: You can't as Samsung doesn't support fastboot.
But thank you for making your expectations clear. Apparently, according to you, I should be able to figure out your problem despite not owning your device. It doesn't work that way. The only reason I know the answer to the question I posted in the previous paragraph is because I own a Samsung device.
Seriously, you getting bent out of shape at me because of your own screw-up is laughable.
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Right I knew that.I am sorry.I was so damn angry at my own mistake.I AM S O R R Y.But off the record I just repaired my tab

Question how to update the rom without access to system updates?

hello there!
how can i update to the GLOBAL EU ROM if i cant access the settings->system updates? please help me, i am new to android stuff and i am desperate here, i will attach a screen recording that shows my problem...

Move the stock rom to the main folder on the phone. You need to download the rom firstly from this site but do not follow the instructions.
https://help.redmagic.gg/hc/en-us/articles/360033542691-Global-ROMs-and-UpdatesBoot to recovery mode:
Recovery Mode NUBIA Red Magic 3, how to - HardReset.info
The Recovery mode it is the hidden feature which will enable a lot of useful operation.
www.hardreset.info
Choose update package by using volume and power buttons(or touch)

LR7875 said:
Move the stock rom to the main folder on the phone. You need to download the rom firstly from this site but do not follow the instructions.
https://help.redmagic.gg/hc/en-us/articles/360033542691-Global-ROMs-and-UpdatesBoot to recovery mode:
Recovery Mode NUBIA Red Magic 3, how to - HardReset.info
The Recovery mode it is the hidden feature which will enable a lot of useful operation.
www.hardreset.info
Choose update package by using volume and power buttons(or touch)
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thank you very much! i will check that out! but like i said, i am new to android stuff, can i maybe ask you more questions if i run into a problem? cheers

Yes definitely

LR7875 said:
Yes definitely
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ahh thank you so much!! i am downloading the rom right now....so once i am in recovery mode i just choose "apply update from ADB" and select the zip file in my root directory and thats it?
edit: do i need to do a factory reset first to wipe the chinese stuff thats on the phone? or will the rom update do a reset automatically? oh sorry i didnt expand your message, ok so i go into recovery mode and select "update package". got it! thanks!

but now i have a new problem. when i shut off the phone and then push volume up+power button i enter into a menu that looks like this. what am i doing wrong?

ok so when i push volume up+power i come into the first menu and if i push volume down+power i come into the second menu. the problem i have is that when i select "boot to recovery mode" it just brings me back into the first menu here are the two screenshots. where do i need to go exactly to update?

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ok so when i push volume up+power i come into the first menu and if i push volume down+power i come into the second menu. the problem i have is that when i select "boot to recovery mode" it just brings me back into the first menu here are the two screenshots. where do i need to go exactly to update?
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What if you boot to edload

LR7875 said:
What if you boot to edload
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i booted to edload and the phone just powered off and now it dosent start anymore

LR7875 said:
What if you boot to edload
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oh god it didnt start for 3 minutes and now it just rebooted normally....this is crazy

darclon888 said:
oh god it didnt start for 3 minutes and now it just rebooted normally....this is crazy
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So your system is still functional?

LR7875 said:
So your system is still functional?
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yes it is still functional. but i didnt find a way to update my firmware. i did a data wipe but it didnt help. my system update option is still not responding (like you can see in my video at the beginning of this thread) and nowhere in the recovery mode is an opntion to do manual updates. i think i am stuck with this weird multi firmware do you know if there is a way to update my firmware with the help of my PC? im really grateful for any solution cause i am totally lost at this point. thanks for your time!

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yes it is still functional. but i didnt find a way to update my firmware. i did a data wipe but it didnt help. my system update option is still not responding (like you can see in my video at the beginning of this thread) and nowhere in the recovery mode is an opntion to do manual updates. i think i am stuck with this weird multi firmware do you know if there is a way to update my firmware with the help of my PC? im really grateful for any solution cause i am totally lost at this point. thanks for your time!
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In recovery select 'apply update from sdcard'.

LR7875 said:
In recovery select 'apply update from sdcard'.
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when i select "recovery mode" it brings me to this screen:

Weird, where does this phone come from?

LR7875 said:
Weird, where does this phone come from?
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from tradingshenzhen.com i ordered it from there and its the 12gb ram version

So do you learn about adb?

LR7875 said:
So do you learn about adb?
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i have heard about it. i know it has something to do with manipulating the phone with the help of the computer but i have no idea how to use it and what to do to apply my update

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So do you learn about adb?
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ok i think i found out why i have no update options in my recovery menu! look in my screenshot there it says that DEVICE STATE - locked. i think it means that the bootloader is locked and therefore i dont have the ability to flash the rom. unfortunately i dont know how to unlock the bootloader. all i know is that i first need to activate OEM unlocking in developer options (which i have done). but from here i dont know how to unlock the phone. could you please help me unlock my phone? thank you for the time!

darclon888 said:
ok i think i found out why i have no update options in my recovery menu! look in my screenshot there it says that DEVICE STATE - locked. i think it means that the bootloader is locked and therefore i dont have the ability to flash the rom. unfortunately i dont know how to unlock the bootloader. all i know is that i first need to activate OEM unlocking in developer options (which i have done). but from here i dont know how to unlock the phone. could you please help me unlock my phone? thank you for the time!
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Do you know about fastboot?
Probably search for tutorials on google or read these links
[OFFICIAL][TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3
15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 ADB, Fastboot and Drivers What is this? This is All-in-One installer for 3 most needed PC tools for Android. No need to download big SDK for 3 small things. I originaly made it for my Kurdish friend AnGrY DuDe in...
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(choose yes, yes and Yes)
How to install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux
A step-by-step guide to get you started with the Android Debug Bridge tool.
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[ADB | FASTBOOT | LINUX COMMANDS] BootLoader, Kernel, Recovery, ROM, Root, Backup
NOTE: I'm not a developer or something even near to that. All information provided here is copied from different sources and according to the best of my knowledge. I have tested this on different devices using Windows 8.1 & 10. I'll not be...
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