Hello everybody, my Honor 7x BND-L21 entered in a bootloop (i haven't flashed custom rom or anything else).
I'd like to solve this problem without loosing my data.
Is there any way to unbrick the phone without loosing data?
Or is it possible to flash a custom recovery (TWRP), make a full back-up, and after that unbrick the phone?
My phone isn't rooted and the bootloader isn't unlocked.
Thanks
Oloccin said:
Hello everybody, my Honor 7x BND-L21 entered in a bootloop (i haven't flashed custom rom or anything else).
I'd like to solve this problem without loosing my data.
Is there any way to unbrick the phone without loosing data?
Or is it possible to flash a custom recovery (TWRP), make a full back-up, and after that unbrick the phone?
My phone isn't rooted and the bootloader isn't unlocked.
Thanks
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To touch on the custom recovery idea... To install a custom recovery, you would need an unlocked BL. Even if your device was still able to do the BL unlock command (they locked that down a long time ago, but some have been able to downgrade to a version that allows it still), it wipes the device on BL unlock. Since you are looped, you can't get into ADB to use pull commands for example. I think you are out of luck regarding not loosing data.
sliding_billy said:
To touch on the custom recovery idea... To install a custom recovery, you would need an unlocked BL. Even if your device was still able to do the BL unlock command (they locked that down a long time ago, but some have been able to downgrade to a version that allows it still), it wipes the device on BL unlock. Since you are looped, you can't get into ADB to use pull commands for example. I think you are out of luck regarding not loosing data.
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OK thanks for your answer. And what about flashing the stock rom of the device through the standard procedure (I saw that I should copy the rom in a folder named dload, press simultaneously volume + and -, and it will flash the rom, am I right?). Is this going to erase all data too?
Moreover, I was trying to connect the phone to the laptot through ADB but I can't see the device when I send the command <adb devices>. Can I solve this or this was what you were talking about here: "you can't get into ADB to use pull commands for example" ?
Thank you
Oloccin said:
OK thanks for your answer. And what about flashing the stock rom of the device through the standard procedure (I saw that I should copy the rom in a folder named dload, press simultaneously volume + and -, and it will flash the rom, am I right?). Is this going to erase all data too?
Moreover, I was trying to connect the phone to the laptot through ADB but I can't see the device when I send the command <adb devices>. Can I solve this or this was what you were talking about here: "you can't get into ADB to use pull commands for example" ?
Thank you
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ADB only works with a booted ROM, so yeah that was what I was talking about. I'm not sure about that method of flashing stock. I've only seen the update procedure through system and not manually.
sliding_billy said:
ADB only works with a booted ROM, so yeah that was what I was talking about. I'm not sure about that method of flashing stock. I've only seen the update procedure through system and not manually.
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Ok i understand. Is there any method to install again the original firmware/rom without unlocking the bootloader? Because mine is locked and I would like to keep it
Oloccin said:
Ok i understand. Is there any method to install again the original firmware/rom without unlocking the bootloader? Because mine is locked and I would like to keep it
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Can you get into stock recovery for a factory reset?
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My USB connector is broken, so I need to send the phone in for service. There have been several threads on this issue, and I know that it's possible to relock the bootloader without having fastboot access as long as you have root. Problem is, I lost root on the device and am currently on the most recent 4.1.1 stock OTA. I have access to the stock recovery. Since the bootloader is unlocked, I should be able to flash unsigned code -- how can I restore root without having access to USB, so that I can then relock the bootloader? The stock recovery doesn't recognize any of the zips or imgs that I throw on the root of the sdcard. Thanks.
vadimg said:
My USB connector is broken, so I need to send the phone in for service. There have been several threads on this issue, and I know that it's possible to relock the bootloader without having fastboot access as long as you have root. Problem is, I lost root on the device and am currently on the most recent 4.1.1 stock OTA. I have access to the stock recovery. Since the bootloader is unlocked, I should be able to flash unsigned code -- how can I restore root without having access to USB, so that I can then relock the bootloader? The stock recovery doesn't recognize any of the zips or imgs that I throw on the root of the sdcard. Thanks.
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AKAIK stock recovery will only flash a signed update.zip on the cache partition.
vadimg said:
My USB connector is broken, so I need to send the phone in for service. There have been several threads on this issue, and I know that it's possible to relock the bootloader without having fastboot access as long as you have root. Problem is, I lost root on the device and am currently on the most recent 4.1.1 stock OTA. I have access to the stock recovery. Since the bootloader is unlocked, I should be able to flash unsigned code -- how can I restore root without having access to USB, so that I can then relock the bootloader? The stock recovery doesn't recognize any of the zips or imgs that I throw on the root of the sdcard. Thanks.
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Unfortunately if you don't have root AND you don't have a custom recovery AND you don't have a working USB port, you cannot get root nor can you get a custom recovery... Out of luck.
same here
I am exactly in the same situation with my nexus S.
no root, no USB but unlocked bootloader so I can't send it back to samsung.
anyone can help please?
dieu2mars said:
I am exactly in the same situation with my nexus S.
no root, no USB but unlocked bootloader so I can't send it back to samsung.
anyone can help please?
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So I actually sent my phone into Samsung with the unlocked bootloader, and it looks like they repaired it. So they weren't dicks about something that's clearly a hardware issue. Once I get the phone back, I'll root it and relock the bootloader just in case anything like this happens again and I get less lucky.
Hi Experts,
i had rooted my phone a while back and installed custom recovery , and was on stock ROM.
Due to issues on official emails, i had to unroot my phone and relock it.
All is fine, however i did miss 1 step, that is, i still have a diff recovery on it, and i want to install my stock recovery back so that i can install OTA.
I do have the stock recovery (i think).
So is theree a quick way to do that without unlocking the bootloader again or without losing any data?
Let me know PLEASE!
Regards
Manas
niftycalls said:
Hi Experts,
i had rooted my phone a while back and installed custom recovery , and was on stock ROM.
Due to issues on official emails, i had to unroot my phone and relock it.
All is fine, however i did miss 1 step, that is, i still have a diff recovery on it, and i want to install my stock recovery back so that i can install OTA.
I do have the stock recovery (i think).
So is theree a quick way to do that without unlocking the bootloader again or without losing any data?
Let me know PLEASE!
Regards
Manas
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post result from command fastboot getvar version-main and we will find you the stock recovery
@Thant, the issue is not really finding the stock recovery, i assume i have it, question is -
"All is fine, however i did miss 1 step, that is, i still have a diff recovery on it, and i want to install my stock recovery back so that i can install OTA."
"So is theree a quick way to do that without unlocking the bootloader again or without losing any data?"
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@Thant, the issue is not really finding the stock recovery, i assume i have it, question is -
"All is fine, however i did miss 1 step, that is, i still have a diff recovery on it, and i want to install my stock recovery back so that i can install OTA."
"So is theree a quick way to do that without unlocking the bootloader again or without losing any data?"
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as i can remember even if your bootloader is unlocked as long as you have stock recovery you can update.. just make sure you have a backup of all your data.
Phew.. So my booloader is RE LOCKED now, and i just want to install the stock recovery... without losing data or unlocking the bootloader........possible???
niftycalls said:
Phew.. So my booloader is RE LOCKED now, and i just want to install the stock recovery... without losing data or unlocking the bootloader........possible???
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No.
To flash recovery, your bootloader must be unlocked. Do you still have unlock.bin file?
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No.
To flash recovery, your bootloader must be unlocked. Do you still have unlock.bin file?
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yess.. i have the unlock.bin, but then i lose all the data no?
niftycalls said:
yess.. i have the unlock.bin, but then i lose all the data no?
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As far as I remember you will lose data. Make a backup (Titanium, or similar app) of important data, unlock the bootloader, flash stock recovery, reboot, restore data.
And keep the bootloader unlocked!
damn!! if i keep my bootloader unlocked, i keep getting an error from an anitvirus kinda tool tht i had to install so that i receive my office emails. thanks for your help, will do this when i have a lot of time..
Any one knows how to re-lock the bootloader of one plus 3???
And
How to remove that screen on boot up after unlocking one plus three??? :/
If you read the screen properly ull see the instructions on the screen itself do everything the same way you unlock the bootloader just instead of oem bootloader unlock type oem bootloader lock ...but make sure you're on stock rom and recovery
zubinvig said:
If you read the screen properly ull see the instructions on the screen itself do everything the same way you unlock the bootloader just instead of oem bootloader unlock type oem bootloader lock ...but make sure you're on stock rom and recovery
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But then My root access will be wiped??
I want root access and dont want than annoying screen
two questions different answer but I would bet if there is a way to remove nag screen a google search would find it. Keep searching threads
there is no reason to re-lock bootloader, its still under warranty through Oneplus even with unlocked bootloader. but if u really want to
1. fastboot flash stock recovery (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) (make sure u download the file, its somewhere here on the forums
2. reboot and then reboot to fastboot (fastboot oem lock) (i have never re locked a bootloader so i am not sure if it will rewipe ur device again like unlocking it does)
3. boot to OS and get developer options again and uncheck OEM Unlock (do this last)
i would not recommend re locking since it wont void warranty and seemed like a lot people screwed up their devices relocking it, but they also unchecked the oem unlock before flashing stock recovery, also i am not sure if step 2 is needed, i would just make sure u flash stock recovery 1st before doing anything
HELP
I try to relock the bootloader but in this momento my oneplus 3 is blocked...I cant update with the stock rom...please some help!!! :crying:
zubinvig said:
If you read the screen properly ull see the instructions on the screen itself do everything the same way you unlock the bootloader just instead of oem bootloader unlock type oem bootloader lock ...but make sure you're on stock rom and recovery
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What happens if i follow same steps with installed FREEDOM OS on my oneplus 3. You said make sure you are in stock OS.
Once i have unlocked the phn my device doesn't get recognised by the pc when i use command" fastboot devices".. Now, i'm unable to flash twrp, plz solve my issue.!!!
Arun Ammineni said:
What happens if i follow same steps with installed FREEDOM OS on my oneplus 3. You said make sure you are in stock OS.
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ecarchi said:
I try to relock the bootloader but in this momento my oneplus 3 is blocked...I cant update with the stock rom...please some help!!! :crying:
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What part of be on stock OS is so hard to understand?
If you're not absolutely stock when relocking, you will brick your device.
Then good luck trying to enable OEM Unlocking when not being able to boot.
As someone who messes with their phone, relocking your bootloader is one of the worst possible things you can do.
If not done correctly, it WILL brick your device.
If you want to go back to stock, then surely do, there is absolutely no need to relock your boot loader unless you're selling your device to someone or if you're looking to pass SafetyNet for Android Pay or something.
Also, you cannot have the cake as well as eat it. You need to have an unlocked boot loader for root, exposed, etc. There is no way around this.
Phones previously had to be reverse engineered and exploited to gain root access, now OEMs freely allow unlocking.
kgs1992 said:
What part of be on stock OS is so hard to understand?
If you're not absolutely stock when relocking, you will brick your device.
Then good luck trying to enable OEM Unlocking when not being able to boot.
As someone who messes with their phone, relocking your bootloader is one of the worst possible things you can do.
If not done correctly, it WILL brick your device.
If you want to go back to stock, then surely do, there is absolutely no need to relock your boot loader unless you're selling your device to someone or if you're looking to pass SafetyNet for Android Pay or something.
Also, you cannot have the cake as well as eat it. You need to have an unlocked boot loader for root, exposed, etc. There is no way around this.
Phones previously had to be reverse engineered and exploited to gain root access, now OEMs freely allow unlocking.
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I hope you can read this. I'm not a noob and I am looking to relock my bootloader because I am going to sell it. The person wants it fully stock so I need to relock the bootloader in order to regain access to official Ota updates.
I need to be on complete stock (stock recovery and rom) right? Would you please kindly point me to where I need to go to download the stock Rom and recovery. There's some TWRP flashable OTA zips on Oneplus forums that restore stock Rom and recovery but I want to be sure that that is enough and that I don't end up bricking my device for something as stupid as this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
Arthurvben said:
I hope you can read this. I'm not a noob and I am looking to relock my bootloader because I am going to sell it. The person wants it fully stock so I need to relock the bootloader in order to regain access to official Ota updates.
I need to be on complete stock (stock recovery and rom) right? Would you please kindly point me to where I need to go to download the stock Rom and recovery. There's some TWRP flashable OTA zips on Oneplus forums that restore stock Rom and recovery but I want to be sure that that is enough and that I don't end up bricking my device for something as stupid as this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
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Fash 3.2.4 FW from here.
Follow all instructions from here (except I would suggest sideloading the StockROM before relocking).
Arthurvben said:
I hope you can read this. I'm not a noob and I am looking to relock my bootloader because I am going to sell it. The person wants it fully stock so I need to relock the bootloader in order to regain access to official Ota updates.
I need to be on complete stock (stock recovery and rom) right? Would you please kindly point me to where I need to go to download the stock Rom and recovery. There's some TWRP flashable OTA zips on Oneplus forums that restore stock Rom and recovery but I want to be sure that that is enough and that I don't end up bricking my device for something as stupid as this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
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I followed the same guide posted on OnePlus Forum to re-lock my bootloader. Just follow them, it works.
Here is that link from OnePlus forum.
1. I restored my stock rom backup from TWRP
2. Flashed Stock recovery
3. fastboot oem lock
4. Sideload stock ROM
Done.
I unlocked because stock ROM I felt was much stabler and hassle free. Have rooted and played with custom ROMs enough in my Nexus 5 days. Just too much stress and can end up with non-working features. Might root again in future if I find something compelling in custom ROM.
batmobile_bang said:
I followed the same guide posted on OnePlus Forum to re-lock my bootloader. Just follow them, it works.
Here is that link from OnePlus forum.
1. I restored my stock rom backup from TWRP
2. Flashed Stock recovery
3. fastboot oem lock
4. Sideload stock ROM
Done.
I unlocked because stock ROM I felt was much stabler and hassle free. Have rooted and played with custom ROMs enough in my Nexus 5 days. Just too much stress and can end up with non-working features. Might root again in future if I find something compelling in custom ROM.
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If you unlock bootloader and root device. Do you still get OTA updates if you stay on stock ROM?
borijess said:
If you unlock bootloader and root device. Do you still get OTA updates if you stay on stock ROM?
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If you unlock device, you will still be able to apply OTA. If you rooted by modifying the /system partition, OTA will fail, but if thou rooted using systemless method, you can apply OTA.
Iam on stock OOS 4.0.3 and i was plagued by the same error
--adb sideload the complete rom (with locked bootloader)-- method worked for me.
Previously i had unlocked bootloader and was on freedom OOS 2.3 with TWRP and then i realized that stock updates are better.
So i installed stock recovery and and tried to flash Stock Firmware 4.0.3 through sideload command and it failed.
then i installed TWRP and then installed stock OOS 4.0.3 and it installed fine but with some error.
Then i installed stock recovery
So i rebooted it and after long time it was installed but then i started getting dm_verity error and also i was frustated with unlocked bootloader message.
So i locked my boot loader first from fastboot oem lock and then sideloaded the stock 4.0.3 again and it really worked.
So now i am on stock rom and stock recovery and no more dm_verity error or unlocked bootloader msg to wait for 5 secs...
Now iam really loving my Oneplus 3..
Hi, I have bought used here in Italy a op3, when turn on in the display I can see a message about the bootloader unlock, and so I think that the previously owner have unlocked the unit. Now I have a problem with the update, I have tried with ota and with USB but the phone stop the update and show me the message installation failed, then I can only reboot. How I can relock the Bootloader? Thanks in advance for your help.
before you re-lock the bootloader you should make sure that you are running the stock oxygenOS rom and receovery, see below:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...lus-3-and-go-back-completely-to-stock.456232/
thanks for your reply, I, think that the phone now running with OxygenOS 3.2.2 stock, so I can directly relock the bootloader? If I do an hard reset the bootloader will be relocked?
alchemist76 said:
thanks for your reply, I, think that the phone now running with OxygenOS 3.2.2 stock, so I can directly relock the bootloader? If I do an hard reset the bootloader will be relocked?
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you might be running OOS 3.2.2 stock but still have a custom recovery - boot into recovery first just to confirm that you have the stock recovery as well
still if you have a custom recovery, it's easier to get update. Just download the full rom and flash it with TWRP (I don't think there is another custom recovery), it won't wipe the data. Even if the previous owner did a slight modification on OOS 3.2.2, it will overwrite it.
updates can be downloaded many days before the OTA appear on the phone.
Ok I think that I have a custom recovery, TWRP working with non rooted phone? I have checked and my phone not have root. Please can you explain how I can update through TWRP?
if you want to stay unlocked and use TWRP that's fine, but note that you will need to MANUALLY UPDATE every time if you're on the stock OOS ROM.
if you are not comfortable with this, follow the instructions on the link i sent you to get back to full stock with stock recovery as well, so updates OTA work correctly.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...lus-3-and-go-back-completely-to-stock.456232/
2x4 thanks for your help, I not have any problem to keep my phone unlocked, but I don't able to update not even in manual way, maybe I wrong something.
I have enabled usb debug on op3, have connected the phone to my laptop and opened minimal ADB, then have downloaded the oxygenOS 3.2.4 put the phone in sideload mode, cecked the connection with adb devices command and the phone is connected. Then writed adb sideload and have dragged the oxigenOs .3.2.4 . but nothing happen in adb minimal and on the phone. After a bit the phone give me the same message that appears when I try to uptade through ota, installation failed an I can only reboot. Thanks again for your suggestions.
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2x4 thanks for your help, I not have any problem to keep my phone unlocked, but I don't able to update not even in manual way, maybe I wrong something.
I have enabled usb debug on op3, have connected the phone to my laptop and opened minimal ADB, then have downloaded the oxygenOS 3.2.4 put the phone in sideload mode, cecked the connection with adb devices command and the phone is connected. Then writed adb sideload and have dragged the oxigenOs .3.2.4 . but nothing happen in adb minimal and on the phone. After a bit the phone give me the same message that appears when I try to uptade through ota, installation failed an I can only reboot. Thanks again for your suggestions.
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sorry, im not really sure what you mean, but if you're following the instructions on that post step by step and verifying what you get it should work.
You need to successfully flash the full zip to get the stock rom+recovery on there
ok sorry for my confusion. Please can you explain to me the right way to update a bootloader unlocked phone?
alchemist76 said:
ok sorry for my confusion. Please can you explain to me the right way to update a bootloader unlocked phone?
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the bootloader being locked or unlocked is irrelevant - your issue is your non-stock recovery.
the full Oxygen OS zip includes the stock recovery from OnePlus, which OTA updates are programmed to use to automatically update your phone.
since you have TWRP recovery instead, you'll need to download and manually flash OxygenOS
download the full ZIP for 3.2.4 from this thread and flash it via TWRP recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/oxygen-os-3-2-4-released-t3437911
As the title says is it possible to root, install modifications to stock ROM and is there a fast way to revert everything is something go wrong? I'm asking because support for 5X has ended, and I can't permanently unlock bootloader. I don't want to hard brick this phone by mistake and also I don't want just look how this device is being wasted.
So here's some probably noob questions that I want to ask:
1. Can I install TWRP on NO RPMB bootloader and boot it without issues? If so, how?
2. What recovery version should I install 4-core or regular 6-core?
3. Can I root device and hide it with magisk?
4. If an security update appear how to install it since stock recovery is replaced with TWRP?
5. If something go wrong like 2nd death loop how to revert everything? Can I simply flash stock system image in TWRP to "fix" device?
Thanks in advance.
You might try the solution the user in this thread suggested, https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/rpmb-bootloader-locked-t3481906/page2
So I have to unlock bootloader, then flash TWRP, Super SU, compatible Magisk in one attempt, then I'm ready to go? Will TWRP boot and work like nothing happened?
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I haven't tried it but based on the steps I would think it should work. It won't hurt anything. It also won't stop the bootloader from locking upon a reboot. But as long as you can unlock it prior to flashing any of the partitions as the reddit thread suggests you could be ok.
Locked bootloader won't allow to boot custom kernels that's sure, but will it boot modded stock kernels from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/modified-boot-imgs-android-n-t3495169 since they're stock kernels
Banan PL said:
Locked bootloader won't allow to boot custom kernels that's sure, but will it boot modded stock kernels from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/modified-boot-imgs-android-n-t3495169 since they're stock kernels
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I'm running custom kernels just fine with locked bootloader.
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I'm running custom kernels just fine with locked bootloader.
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So there's still hope, cool! Are there any side effects (will Jolla's multiboot and drivedroid work)? What if device suddenly stop working? Flashing stock image doesn't count since we have locked bootloader, so what to do if CPU die again? I prefer to have an emergency plan just in cause. You made my day. With locked bootloader we can't boot customs, right, just asking because it was possible on my Xperia J.
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Banan PL said:
So there's still hope, cool! Are there any side effects (will Jolla's multiboot and drivedroid work)? What if device suddenly stop working? Flashing stock image doesn't count since we have locked bootloader, so what to do if CPU die again? I prefer to have an emergency plan just in cause. You made my day. With locked bootloader we can't boot customs, right, just asking because it was possible on my Xperia J.
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As long as TWRP is installed and "stuck" (ie: boot directly into TWRP after flash), you can basically flash anything (custom ROMs/kernels etc.).
The worst thing that can happen is that you brick the ROM without TWRP installed and the ROM is bricked/the oem unlock flag is reset (not tripped). Even then there's a .tot file somewhere here on XDA that can recover the phone.
I'm assuming that an upgrade to O is also possible via stock images (unlock bl, flash stock images, boot into O, trip the OEM unlock flag, unlock BL and follow the steps described).
Banan PL said:
So there's still hope, cool! Are there any side effects (will Jolla's multiboot and drivedroid work)? What if device suddenly stop working? Flashing stock image doesn't count since we have locked bootloader, so what to do if CPU die again? I prefer to have an emergency plan just in cause. You made my day. With locked bootloader we can't boot customs, right, just asking because it was possible on my Xperia J.
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Haven't tried Jolla's multiboot or drivedroid. As long as you can get into fastboot, you can just unlock it again and flash stock (though you will obviously lose everything that's on the device). Haven't tried flashing custom ROMs but as custom kernels are working, I don't see why custom ROMs wouldn't.
negusp said:
As long as TWRP is installed and "stuck" (ie: boot directly into TWRP after flash), you can basically flash anything (custom ROMs/kernels etc.).
The worst thing that can happen is that you brick the ROM without TWRP installed and the ROM is bricked/the oem unlock flag is reset (not tripped). Even then there's a .tot file somewhere here on XDA that can recover the phone.
I'm assuming that an upgrade to O is also possible via stock images (unlock bl, flash stock images, boot into O, trip the OEM unlock flag, unlock BL and follow the steps described).
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In short unlocking bootloader JUST allows to flash system images in fastboot, nothing more nothing less? So if I flash TWRP then Lineage it will boot and work like nothing happened (like on 5X with unlocked bootloader), it's sounds so good that I can't even believe.
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Banan PL said:
In short unlocking bootloader JUST allows to flash system images in fastboot, nothing more nothing less? So if I flash TWRP then Lineage it will boot and work like nothing happened (like on 5X with unlocked bootloader), it's sounds so good that I can't even believe.
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I don't own a device without RPMB (I got a fairly new refurb), but I've used TWRP/flashed ROMs and kernels successfully with the bootloader locked and TWRP installed.
Alright I'll flash TWRP take nandroid and hopefully device will boot. Can someone give me link to 4-core TWRP, I can't find it?
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Google 4 core twrp 5x xda. It's in that thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/untested-nexus-5x-bootloop-death-fix-t3641199
Strange I can't flash recovery it's getting replaced by stock. TWRP shows a message, but I'm unable to read it. It appear for a while then device reboot into system.
It says something like "Renamed stock recovery file to /system to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP" or something like that. Any help?
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Strange I can't flash recovery it's getting replaced by stock. TWRP shows a message, but I'm unable to read it. It appear for a while then device reboot into system.
It says something like "Renamed stock recovery file to /system to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP" or something like that. Any help?
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Did you unlock and then without rebooting flash the TWRP?
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Did you unlock and then without rebooting flash the TWRP?
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I've unlocked bootloader then flashed TWRP and rebooted into recovery
Banan PL said:
I've unlocked bootloader then flashed TWRP and rebooted into recovery
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Did you then do a factory reset and flash root? That should make it stick. If not, you can always just use the TWRP app to get into TWRP when needed.
Edit: You also booted to recovery straight from fastboot after flashing, without rebooting the phone?
CazeW said:
Did you then do a factory reset and flash root? That should make it stick. If not, you can always just use the TWRP app to get into TWRP when needed.
Edit: You also booted to recovery straight from fastboot after flashing, without rebooting the phone?
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This is what I've done: unlocked bootloader, format data in fastboot, flashed twrp, rebooted into twrp. Here device keep rebooting into system and replacing twrp with stock recovery.
Banan PL said:
This is what I've done: unlocked bootloader, format data in fastboot, flashed twrp, rebooted into twrp. Here device keep rebooting into system and replacing twrp with stock recovery.
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So you are not actually getting into recovery at all. Try with different TWRP image.
CazeW said:
So you are not actually getting into recovery at all. Try with different TWRP image.
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I tried with regular TWRP 4-core modded TWRP and with Multiboot TWRP. Same result.
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