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Installing OTA update while rooted (Magisk) and with TWRP recovery

I'm on the stock ROM (Build number: OPNS27.76-12-22-3), rooted via Magisk and have the latest TWRP as my recovery. Say, an OTA update arrives (hopefully) in the future, could I just sideload it from my computer via adb? I know that downloading the file and installing it using the phone won't work as I'm on TWRP (it requires stock recovery). Erfan Abdi's website allows the download of the OTA zip from Moto's servers if one wants to sideload it via adb (https://erfanoabdi.000webhostapp.com/). If not, how can I apply the OTA update?

no you can't apply the ota with a custom recovery as you made changes on partitions that ota.zip check if has some changes and i believe twrp is not ready to aply ota in any way because every manufacture has a way to make changes by ota so its almost impossible to made a generic way to apply ota to all the devices that twrp suports

jst98 said:
no you can't apply the ota with a custom recovery as you made changes on partitions that ota.zip check if has some changes and i believe twrp is not ready to aply ota in any way because every manufacture has a way to make changes by ota so its almost impossible to made a generic way to apply ota to all the devices that twrp suports
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So I should flash the stock recovery back and then sideload the OTA?

djdelarosa25 said:
So I should flash the stock recovery back and then sideload the OTA?
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flash stock, take the ota's via ota, and then mod system. At least that's what I do. pita but it works. I back up with TBPro and copy backup to PC (ota clears internal storage) before I do that so rebuild is pretty quick.

my last smartphone is just uninstall magisk and flash stock recovery to aply ota, but i never tried this on moto z play, so you should do a clean install of stock rom first, because i can't say with sure if it's gonna work as my last devices stops update on marshmallow , and magisk that i used on this phone is older

jst98 said:
my last smartphone is just uninstall magisk and flash stock recovery to aply ota, but i never tried this on moto z play, so you should do a clean install of stock rom first, because i can't say with sure if it's gonna work as my last devices stops update on marshmallow , and magisk that i used on this phone is older
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I have to flash stock to take ota. ymmv. Let me know if AUG is out.

I just did an uninstall latest magisk uninstall and pogo doesn't work, so it's not clean, so will need to flash stock.

KrisM22 said:
I just did an uninstall latest magisk uninstall and pogo doesn't work, so it's not clean, so will need to flash stock.
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there some things that have be analised here, first when you unistall magisk, the safetynet verification is gonna fail, and pogo can broke, and pogo is especially case, the pogo app checks storage to see if has some folder related magisk, that in most cases are left there to backup. and the ota check partition if you change something ota fails too.
stock ota is horrible to install if you have some changes in the device, so in almost all case, especialy if don't have advanced knowledge about all android work, the recomended is reflash system in same version that you are, and after this update.

jst98 said:
there some things that have be analised here, first when you unistall magisk, the safetynet verification is gonna fail, and pogo can broke, and pogo is especially case, the pogo app checks storage to see if has some folder related magisk, that in most cases are left there to backup. and the ota check partition if you change something ota fails too.
stock ota is horrible to install if you have some changes in the device, so in almost all case, especialy if don't have advanced knowledge about all android work, the recomended is reflash system in same version that you are, and after this update.
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a) right. what I said. uninstall magisk is dirty - it doesn't clean everything up..
b) I could suggest TBPro to back up your system. Then be sure to copy that backup to your PC because flashing the stock will wipe internal storage. Then flash stock. Then use TBPro to restore stuff. At least that's sortof what I do.

what i did to update to latest security patch:
- flash uninstall magisk zip
- flash stock recovery
- take official ota
- reflash f2fs fix and magisk

JonasVFC said:
what i did to update to latest security patch:
- flash uninstall magisk zip
- flash stock recovery
- take official ota
- reflash f2fs fix and magisk
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what security date are you on? Thanks.

KrisM22 said:
what security date are you on? Thanks.
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june

JonasVFC said:
june
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Thanks. That's what I'm on. I was wondering if Aug was out...

KrisM22 said:
Thanks. That's what I'm on. I was wondering if Aug was out...
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Damn, Motorola's taking so long again.

djdelarosa25 said:
Damn, Motorola's taking so long again.
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and then there's Pie... Apparently with Treble. I think a lot of new stuff coming at us soon...
I think it's about time for me to do some serious playing and looked and i see that Alberto97 is working on 9 ... hmmmmmmm.

JonasVFC said:
what i did to update to latest security patch:
- flash uninstall magisk zip
- flash stock recovery
- take official ota
- reflash f2fs fix and magisk
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August security patch is out so I tried these steps.
It didn't work. While I sideloaded the update through adb, it showed that the system was modified and that it was mounted as R/W 40 times, also showing the most recent date and time that it happened. Keep in mind, I flashed the Magisk and Xposed uninstallers and cleared Dalvik and cache before the attempt to sideload.
I just flashed the original June build (omitting the 'fastboot erase userdata' command to save myself from a potential pain in the ass) and then did I proceed to sideload the update via adb. After that, I flashed the latest TWRP and rooted using the latest Magisk (and f2fs fix as well). My data is intact (except for the root modifications and Magisk modules) but that is miles better than starting from scratch off a factory data reset.
I guess I answered my own question, then . You can't

KrisM22 said:
and then there's Pie... Apparently with Treble. I think a lot of new stuff coming at us soon...
I think it's about time for me to do some serious playing and looked and i see that Alberto97 is working on 9 ... hmmmmmmm.
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lol we are done. nothing new will come to us (owners of z1 play)

JonasVFC said:
lol we are done. nothing new will come to us (owners of z1 play)
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yeah, lol, I'm playing with Pie. - Nothing new... HAH! silly rabbit.

djdelarosa25 said:
While I sideloaded the update through adb, it showed that the system was modified and that it was mounted as R/W 40 times, also showing the most recent date and time that it happened.
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Do you have an idea how to easily display if system is modified (when, how often etc.)? I'd like to know if OTA could succeed after restoring boot partition for some Moto X Play and Moto Z Play with installed Magisk.

tag68 said:
Do you have an idea how to easily display if system is modified (when, how often etc.)? I'd like to know if OTA could succeed after restoring boot partition for some Moto X Play and Moto Z Play with installed Magisk.
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Nope, sorry. Though, I failed to mention that I did flash the original boot.img after encountering the error and tried again. You guessed it, it still failed. Maybe try flashing both boot and oem to see if it would work?

How to install magisk in Oneplus 5T?

I have a OnePlus 5T locked and unrooted phone having OxygenOS 5.1.7 installed. I am new to rooting and related kinds of stuff. Can someone help me to give some instructions to install Magisk in my device? I know the below steps, but at the same time, I am having some questions in my mind.
1. Unlock bootloader - I saw some commands here to unlock bootloader - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74504347&postcount=4 - looks like these are outdated, last updated on Dec 2017. Are those work today also?
2. Install TWRP recovery - I heard that, OxygenOS 5.1.7 is having Project Treble supported. Can I use the same TWRP recovery mentioned in the above link?
3. Root using Magisk or SuperSU. What is the difference? What is systemless root? Anyway, I need to install Magisk Manager finally - Please suggest a way.
4. And the last one, How do I unroot my device if something goes wrong? Or is that possible?
5. I don't want to install any custom ROMs, I am fine with OOS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTpxvmwBruQ&t=193s
Most of your questions have been answered on xda, youtube, and reddit before. Please try searching before posting.

sarathsnair said:
I have a OnePlus 5T locked and unrooted phone having OxygenOS 5.1.7 installed. I am new to rooting and related kinds of stuff. Can someone help me to give some instructions to install Magisk in my device? I know the below steps, but at the same time, I am having some questions in my mind.
1. Unlock bootloader - I saw some commands here to unlock bootloader - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74504347&postcount=4 - looks like these are outdated, last updated on Dec 2017. Are those work today also?
2. Install TWRP recovery - I heard that, OxygenOS 5.1.7 is having Project Treble supported. Can I use the same TWRP recovery mentioned in the above link?
3. Root using Magisk or SuperSU. What is the difference? What is systemless root? Anyway, I need to install Magisk Manager finally - Please suggest a way.
4. And the last one, How do I unroot my device if something goes wrong? Or is that possible?
5. I don't want to install any custom ROMs, I am fine with OOS.
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1. Yes the unlock commands remain the same till date.
2. Use the latest bluspark twrp which has the treble support, link mentioned is fine and if you need the direct link, its here
3. Use the latest Magisk as SU is a dead project now.
4. Whenever you want to unroot just dirty remove/uninstall all the mods, dirty flash the latest stock rom > Factory reset in recovery and lock the bootloader. I did a post here for the 6T and it should work the same way on 5T.
5. You can stay rooted on OOS no need of custom roms any more :good:
Let me know if you want to know anything else, Thanks.
PS: Thread moved to Q&A Section

Funk Wizard said:
4. Whenever you want to unroot just dirty remove/uninstall all the mods, dirty flash the latest stock rom > Factory reset in recovery and lock the bootloader. I did a post here for the 6T and it should work the same way on 5T.
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What happens to the installed twrp recovery if I unroot?

sarathsnair said:
What happens to the installed twrp recovery if I unroot?
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Its replaced by stock recovery :good:

I got some more question too.
1.will I get official update from oneplus after my magisk root??
2.can I root my 5t with beta room ?
3.can I switch from beta to official and from official to beta once I rooted my device.
4.can I use confidential app like banking app.???

alisrovi said:
I got some more question too.
1.will I get official update from oneplus after my magisk root??
2.can I root my 5t with beta room ?
3.can I switch from beta to official and from official to beta once I rooted my device.
4.can I use confidential app like banking app.???
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1. Yes, but your phone will download the whole firmware at each update instead of the ota.
2. Yes
3. Yep you can.
4. Yes of course, but some apps will detect root. So you will have to use Magisk Hide (inside the Magisk Manager) to hide root from these apps.
Note : I didn't use OOS anymore but it seems to me that OOS overwrites root everytime you update, so keep in mind that you will have to reflash it everytime

alisrovi said:
I got some more question too.
1.will I get official update from oneplus after my magisk root??
2.can I root my 5t with beta room ?
3.can I switch from beta to official and from official to beta once I rooted my device.
4.can I use confidential app like banking app.???
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1- Yes, but you will recieve full sized zip (1.5+)GB automatically in rooted OOS. Incremental small sized ota won't work in case of root, and don't bother with it.
The downside of updating full whole zip is that you will loose root & twrp recovery after the update. So keep in mind, you will re-install both of them later.
2- I haven't tried beta, but i am sure yes
3- any switch between those requires clean flash in TWRP (wiping dalvik cache, cache, data, vendor and system). So, make sure to have backup in safe place.
4- yes, as long as you passed the safety net in Magisk. Magisk has a feature to hide root on certain apps of your choice, so you can use banking apps later
All my magisk installed whether in oos stable or custom roms, passed the safety net out of the box. So I haven't faced issues there.

Realme ui 2.0

Should I wait to unlock my bootloader or should i unlock it now?. if i unlock it now will i be able to update to realme ui 2.0 and root it. pls lemme know
thanks

jugaa said:
Should I wait to unlock my bootloader or should i unlock it now?. if i unlock it now will i be able to update to realme ui 2.0 and root it. pls lemme know
thanks
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Unlocking the BL doesn't stop OTA updates until you mess with System and Vendor partition which is flashing TWRP, Magisk or a custom rom/kernel. Hope it clears your doubt.

Rowdyy Ronnie said:
Unlocking the BL doesn't stop OTA updates until you mess with System and Vendor partition which is flashing TWRP, Magisk or a custom rom/kernel. Hope it clears your doubt.
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if i had just got the answer earlier, i messed up with system and vendor and flashed twrp, will i be able to install ota updates now?

jugaa said:
if i had just got the answer earlier, i messed up with system and vendor and flashed twrp, will i be able to install ota updates now?
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You will receive OTA update notification, but it won't flash as you don't have stock recovery. What you can do is, you can go here (https://www.realme.com/in/support/software-update) and download the ozip file and flash it on TWRP. Make sure you have latest TWRP installed which supports ozip.

Rowdyy Ronnie said:
You will receive OTA update notification, but it won't flash as you don't have stock recovery. What you can do is, you can go here (https://www.realme.com/in/support/software-update) and download the ozip file and flash it on TWRP. Make sure you have latest TWRP installed which supports ozip.
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alright thanks yo ?

Does anyone have ui 2.0 link for realme 7 pro? I have twrp so can't install ota ui 2.0 and I can't find it on internet

Question Update and Magisk Root

How do I update my Magisk Rooted oneplus 9 pro without losing root access?

Shanemichealrowland said:
How do I update my Magisk Rooted oneplus 9 pro without losing root access?
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grab the latest full ota from oxygen updater by downloading it to device storage - go to system update; local update - install the ota but do not reboot - once installed go into magisk and install to inactive slot (after ota) - reboot and profit

I found oxygen updater in Google play store. Is that what you're talking about?

sbcdave said:
I found oxygen updater in Google play store. Is that what you're talking about?
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No,I was hoping to figure out how to manually update my 9 pro without uninstalling Magisk manager or losing root access Besides,I don't think Oxygen os updater supports the 9 pro

Shanemichealrowland said:
No,I was hoping to figure out how to manually update my 9 pro without uninstalling Magisk manager or losing root access Besides,I don't think Oxygen os updater supports the 9 pro
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Yes it does, I've been using it since I got my op9pro on 1st April.

thirtythr33 said:
grab the latest full ota from oxygen updater by downloading it to device storage - go to system update; local update - install the ota but do not reboot - once installed go into magisk and install to inactive slot (after ota) - reboot and profit
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Like This...
On 11.2.5.5 now, updating via this route.
Oxygen updater supports the 9Pro.

Bunecarera said:
Like This...
On 11.2.5.5 now, updating via this route.
Oxygen updater supports the 9Pro.
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I assume you disable all magisk modules prior updating.

netgar said:
I assume you disable all magisk modules prior updating.
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Yes.

There are no full ota's for LE2125 Global 11.2.5.5 AA yet!

galaxys said:
There are no full ota's for LE2125 Global 11.2.5.5 AA
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This is rather annoying. Why are we left behind?

the bolt of thunder said:
This is rather annoying. Why are we left behind?
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I think it's because the Global ota's are being stored on Google servers instead of the OnePlus servers for some reason

Shanemichealrowland said:
How do I update my Magisk Rooted oneplus 9 pro without losing root access?
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I updated my BA using oxygen updater (download full os, settings/system/system updates/lokal update) without touching magisk at all. reboot, bootloader, reflash https://mega.nz/file/bNozXKJI#0zNfKtRw1IBqG6ojFuW3830dxXLgewmtsbbh4T4WGzs (I know its 1.1.2.4.4, but it works...) done

Flashing a non-matching boot image is a rather bad idea. Install the update, don't reboot. Then install Magisk to INACTIVE slot and reboot. Done.

dreinulldrei said:
Flashing a non-matching boot image is a rather bad idea. Install the update, don't reboot. Then install Magisk to INACTIVE slot and reboot. Done.
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thats what i did first of all, my device didnt boot at all but kept going to stock recovery. afterwards i flashed what i wrote above, everythinx fine now.

galaxys said:
There are no full ota's for LE2125 Global 11.2.5.5 AA yet!
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I decided to unroot and take the update. I'll just wait until the full OTA comes to us before rooting. :/

thirtythr33 said:
grab the latest full ota from oxygen updater by downloading it to device storage - go to system update; local update - install the ota but do not reboot - once installed go into magisk and install to inactive slot (after ota) - reboot and profit
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Exactly, and thx for your info!
One question. Why is it necessary to deactivate the magisk module before the update? Maybe somebody knows. I forgot to disable some of them without any issues. Just out of interest, as it is mentioned or recommended from time to time.
Happy Sunday to all..

Flying Fox said:
Exactly, and thx for your info!
One question. Why is it necessary to deactivate the magisk module before the update? Maybe somebody knows. I forgot to disable some of them without any issues. Just out of interest, as it is mentioned or recommended from time to time.
Happy Sunday to all..
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Some of the modules may not be compatible with upgrade, causing issues like bootlooping. That makes it a pain in the butt, to enter recovery and and delete the module.

There isn't a recovery yet (that can delete Magisk mods). Some mods might copy system files during installation to mess with them. Keeping the module means you might carry over system files from an older system version, causing trouble with new updates. Hence: turn them off before the update (except for stuff where you know it won't cause harm, like systemless hosts). And _reinstall_ those that modify system stuff, e.g. Qualcomm Wifi Bonding. This won't e.g. cause boot loops, but on my sons phone wifi was dead until I reinstalled the module.

dreinulldrei said:
There isn't a recovery yet (that can delete Magisk mods). Some mods might copy system files during installation to mess with them. Keeping the module means you might carry over system files from an older system version, causing trouble with new updates. Hence: turn them off before the update (except for stuff where you know it won't cause harm, like systemless hosts). And _reinstall_ those that modify system stuff, e.g. Qualcomm Wifi Bonding. This won't e.g. cause boot loops, but on my sons phone wifi was dead until I reinstalled the module.
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Some of the modules may not be compatible with upgrade, causing issues like bootlooping. That makes it a pain in the butt, to enter recovery and and delete the module.
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Thx for your answers!! Nice to be back to Oneplus. Great community here...

Does anyone know if oxygen updater from the play store is a trustworthy source for these OTAs?

General New OP9P update

Just downloaded full zip update for the OP9P Global vLE2125_11.C.44_1440_2022201182114

I have a question... I have 2123 not 2125. Previous i have c38 eu but now I just update to c40 global and next c44 thought the updater. I need to re root I need to install install the boot.img from global? In the info my device is still 2123

Nope. You are good

Poloasis said:
Just downloaded full zip update for the OP9P Global vLE2125_11.C.44_1440_2022201182114
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I got that update as well. Is it Android 12 or still 11?
Thank you

netgar said:
I got that update as well. Is it Android 12 or still 11?
Thank you
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12

Just installed it. Looks like gcam access to all cameras is restored.

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12
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Thank you. So I guess I can't just root as always.
Have you been able to root it?

I downloaded the update from oxygen updater.
OnePlus9ProOxygen_22.E.44_OTA_1440_all_2201182111_30de568cd.zip
I got the EU ver. When i update i wont stick. Still the same. What am i doing wrong?

alpadie said:
I downloaded the update from oxygen updater.
OnePlus9ProOxygen_22.E.44_OTA_1440_all_2201182111_30de568cd.zip
I got the EU ver. When i update i wont stick. Still the same. What am i doing wrong?
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Have u download the full zip? Your devices is rooted? If yes u need to restore stock boot.img and next install the update

davyleggend said:
Have u download the full zip? Your devices is rooted? If yes u need to restore stock boot.img and next install the update
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Yes the full zip. I have root. How do i restore boot.img? And I guess that means no more root. Do We have root for the new one?

alpadie said:
Yes the full zip. I have root. How do i restore boot.img? And I guess that means no more root. Do We have root for the new one?
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Open magisk and uninstall next local upgrade. For re root i'm waiting because I don't know what boot.img i need to flash. Probably i make it by my self.

davyleggend said:
Open magisk and uninstall next local upgrade. For re root i'm waiting because I don't know what boot.img i need to flash. Probably i make it by my self.
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Okej thanks for the info. I'l will wait for when we have root

Installed C.44 EU over C.38 EU using local update app, latest Magisk Alpha, and keep root using the Magisk OTA option before rebooting after the update.
No need to unroot to upgrade

i went from c.39 to c.40 the day before yesterday. i used mlgmxyysd's tool to flash c39's stock images to the device then updated through the updater.
found the flashed boot image, flashed it (just like the old way, fastboot flash boot.img).
i then installed c.44 ota, went to magisk, installed it to the inactive slot, rebooted, and it ran fine.
with magisk alpha, you don't need the toolbox anymore (i believe)

Anyone have problem with haptics on c44? Haptics feedback is just missing on some menu actions.

Looks like an issue with work profile. Work apps such as MS Teams forces closed and an 'IT doesn't allow multiple users' toast notification pops up. Dang!

Damn... I better stay with A11

I have notification of update to le2123 have not updated yet
Any users any issues with certain apps android auto, Spotify etc
Use phone for work and don't want to feck it up

funkyirishman said:
I have notification of update to le2123 have not updated yet
Any users any issues with certain apps android auto, Spotify etc
Use phone for work and don't want to feck it up
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If you're using a work profile you're more than likely going to run into bother. I do and intune won't install company policy certificate in the work profile rendering it useless

hallo dare said:
If you're using a work profile you're more than likely going to run into bother. I do and intune won't install company policy certificate in the work profile rendering it useless
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I don't have a work profile but use certain apps like ms authentication and rsa secure I'd to log in