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[ROM][STOCK][FASTBOOT][OP8P] Stock Fastboot ROMs for OnePlus 8 Pro

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Things are changing with the advent of project treble and seamless updates. OnePlus will no longer release ROMs flashable via recovery (either stock) because is no more needed. The updates will be done on the slot not used for example if you are using slot a the update will be installed on slot b and the slot b will be set as default. If you brick and you are in bootloop how you can restore the rom? You can't with Stock ROM you have, because the zip can be only installed via Update Engine, so what can you do? Flash a stock rom via fastboot. I have extracted all images from the stock zip and i have made a new zip with the Fastboot ROM with a flash-all.bat included. This will work only if your bootloader is unlocked. This will erase all your data and will wipe your internal storage.
HOW TO FLASH
This version is only for not branded devices
Download the zip;
Unpack the zip in a folder;
Reboot the OnePlus 8 Pro in fastboot-bootloader mode (Power and volume + and volume-);
Connect the OnePlus 8 Pro to PC;
Run flash-all.bat flasher you need;
Wait until the process end;
The phone will automatically reboot.
DOWNLOAD
All roms on Sourceforge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/fastbootroms/files/OnePlus 8 Pro
BRANDED PHONE
For now branded device are not supported
MANUAL FLASH: Windows - OSX - Linux
If you want to manual flash these roms these are the commands (You need the latest sdk platform tools, you can find it here
Is reccomended to format data or the rom cannot boot:
Code:
fastboot -w
Others Commands to flash a fastboot rom
Code:
fastboot flash aop aop.img
fastboot flash bluetooth bluetooth.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash dsp dsp.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
fastboot flash LOGO LOGO.img
fastboot flash modem modem.img
fastboot flash oem_stanvbk oem_stanvbk.img
fastboot flash qupfw qupfw.img
fastboot flash storsec storsec.img
fastboot flash multiimgoem multiimgoem.img
fastboot flash uefisecapp uefisecapp.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img
fastboot flash opproduct opproduct.img
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash product product.img
fastboot reboot
REMEMBER
"Invalid sparce file format at header magic" is not an error, you need to wait a bit when you see that string, just wait.
If the device automatically reboot in Stock Recovery mode don't reboot it and wait the flash end.
These ROMs can't be used to update or downgrade your phone but just to restore your phone.
If the rom seems doesn't start go in recovery stock and follow this guideline: English -> Wipe data and cache -> Erase everything.
If you want to rebrand your phone from HydrogenOS to OxygenOS you can follow this guide: Rebrand Guide
If you want you can use also my tool to flash Factory Images, unlock bootloader, flash twrp or to understand if the device is recognized: https://toolaio.tk/
If you got some problems like write error or no partition, check this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76658555&postcount=34
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If you want to support this and others my projects please consider making a donation, thanks.
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Can you please do this for OnePlus 8 (non pro)

This is awesome, my OP8P is not even here yet and development is moving forward nicely.
Tx mauronofrio, donation sent!
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As I understand this, this is for the European version so far and not the US version, correct?

Poloasis said:
This is awesome, my OP8P is not even here yet and development is moving forward nicely.
Tx mauronofrio, donation sent!
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As I understand this, this is for the European version so far and not the US version, correct?
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desiresiscool said:
Can you please do this for OnePlus 8 (non pro)
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For now yes, I need of the others normal roms to make the fastboot roms and for sure this will come also for OnePlus 8

Hey! Nice to see you again. I just got my 8 pro today. Nice work!! Is there a telegram group I can join to help with development?

mauronofrio said:
For now yes, I need of the others normal roms to make the fastboot roms and for sure this will come also for OnePlus 8
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@mauronofrio , you might want to head to my mirrors thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/oneplus-8-repo-oxygen-os-builds-t4084233 https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/oneplus-8-pro-repo-oxygen-os-builds-t4084315/

Some_Random_Username said:
@mauronofrio , you might want to head to my mirrors thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/oneplus-8-repo-oxygen-os-builds-t4084233 https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/oneplus-8-pro-repo-oxygen-os-builds-t4084315/
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Thanks, i'm downloading the others roms just now

This might be a stupid question, but will twrp recovery ever be available to flash custom ROMs down the road, or is it just not possible on the OP8Pro?

Gordietm said:
This might be a stupid question, but will twrp recovery ever be available to flash custom ROMs down the road, or is it just not possible on the OP8Pro?
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I think that will be needed a bit of time

If I substituted a magisk patched boot.img in the fastboot rom and flashed it via flash-all command, will it flash the stock rom and root it at the same time?
Sent from my OnePlus 8 Pro using XDA Labs

Where is this flash all.bat people are using?
I got it. It's in the file you download.

So I'm really screwed here. I flashed a substartum theme that caused my phone to boot into fastboot mode. I cant delete the theme witha an adb command because its not recognizing my device.
Now I fastbooted the stock rom with flash all.bat and Im getting failed error commands. I just realized that Ive already updated to 10.0.55 and its not working. What do I do?

Can you flash it with the MSM tool?

Gordietm said:
So I'm really screwed here. I flashed a substartum theme that caused my phone to boot into fastboot mode. I cant delete the theme witha an adb command because its not recognizing my device.
Now I fastbooted the stock rom with flash all.bat and Im getting failed error commands. I just realized that Ive already updated to 10.0.55 and its not working. What do I do?
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Try
fastboot -w
On fastboot
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cultofluna said:
Try
fastboot -w
On fastboot
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Also, on flash all bat
Ignore, invalid sparse error....

Guitarfreak26 said:
Can you flash it with the MSM tool?
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Have you fixed the FP issue?.

cultofluna said:
Try
fastboot -w
On fastboot
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Also, on flash all bat
Ignore, invalid sparse error....
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Hey thanks. Everything finally worked and back to normal. I'm staying away from certain substratum themes from now on until we have twrp. ?
Sent from my OnePlus 8 Pro using XDA Labs

Gordietm said:
Hey thanks. Everything finally worked and back to normal. I'm staying away from certain substratum themes from now on until we have twrp. ?
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TWRP probably not coming on dynamic partitions
( Oneplus 7Tpro , Pixel4/ 4xl still don't have a fully working twrp)

cultofluna said:
TWRP probably not coming on dynamic partitions
( Oneplus 7Tpro , Pixel4/ 4xl still don't have a fully working twrp)
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Supposedly there are some working on 7's, and a private 8 one in China that can't be put on XDA.

cultofluna said:
TWRP probably not coming on dynamic partitions
( Oneplus 7Tpro , Pixel4/ 4xl still don't have a fully working twrp)
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Wrong.
Its not ready yet but they posted update on Twitter this month that they made a lot of progress on Pixel 4 now it can decrypt data and install. So it will be coming to Android 10 only devices once they made changes.

Nekromantik said:
Wrong.
Its not ready yet but they posted update on Twitter this month that they made a lot of progress on Pixel 4 now it can decrypt data and install. So it will be coming to Android 10 only devices once they made changes.
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Decrypt data only without pin/password/pattern and rom, magisk, gapps flashing wasn't tested yet

How to Root and install Magisk on NSTV 2019 Pro v8.2.0

*** You should unlock bootloader ***
*** This steps is not contains details so is not for newbies ***
*** I suggest fresh install v8.2.0 to gain stable result and skip Google sign-in to safe your privacy ***
-In fastboot mode, boot TWRP:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-20200926-UNOFFICIAL-foster.img
(Download here!)
-Your NSTV 16GB storage will be detected on windows, Copy Magisk v21 or later in it.
(Download here!)
- Connect a mouse to usb (near hdmi) and flash the magisk.zip
- Reboot to bootloader, use TWRP reboot options.
- Flash mdarcy.dtb.img:
Code:
fastboot flash dtb mdarcy.dtb.img
extract from nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-2019-pro-8.2.0.zip package.
- Flash vbmeta_skip.img:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_skip.img
extract from nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-2019-pro-8.1.0-dev_rooted.zip package, or use attached file.
- Reboot and wait for bootup:
Code:
fastboot reboot
If you wish to skip Google sign-in: go here!

Will this guide allow AI Upscaling to work?
I am so excited I will try this tonight together with your skip google signing guide.
What I want to achieve:
A rooted NS 2019 Pro with magisk so it is possible to use AFwall+ , totally without google login requirement. And also bonus if AI Upscaling works.
Will this guide help me achieve all this?

cHECKjAM said:
Will this guide allow AI Upscaling to work?
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Not yet! (But I'm testing MagiskHide Props, hope it works)
cHECKjAM said:
A rooted NS 2019 Pro with magisk so it is possible to use AFwall+ , totally without google login requirement.
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Absolutely YES!

Can I flash these mdarcy.dtb.img and vbmeta_skip.img from on an updated 8.2.1 SHIELD?

jujjk said:
Can I flash these mdarcy.dtb.img and vbmeta_skip.img from on an updated 8.2.1 SHIELD?
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Can confirm it works on updated 8.2.1

jujjk said:
Can I flash these mdarcy.dtb.img and vbmeta_skip.img from on an updated 8.2.1 SHIELD?
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I didn't test it

haverlok said:
Can confirm it works on updated 8.2.1
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Can confirm too.
EDIT :
Activating MagiskHide produces a black screen after the nvidia logo

xene1902 said:
Can confirm too.
EDIT :
Activating MagiskHide produces a black screen after the nvidia logo
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This might be the only thing keeping me from trying it at the moment. Maybe someone can figure out how MagiskHide Props Config works with AI upscaling?

thanks for the guide, have you tried to install EDxposed and modules like trustmealready? it seems like setting proxy after installing certs wouldn't let me play anything, have anyone got to try and set proxy ?

Worked flawlessly with the latest updates!
I do have a question though. Should I install twrp? Since your guide mentions just using the boot command to get into it I'm curious. Is there any benefit to not installing? I am concerned that If the shield gets bricked I won't be able to restore it if twrp isn't actually installed.

jujjk said:
This might be the only thing keeping me from trying it at the moment. Maybe someone can figure out how MagiskHide Props Config works with AI upscaling?
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There is some discussion here:
How I can cheat the "bootloader unlock detection" to use AI upscaling as AI-Enhanced?
How I can cheat the "bootloader unlock detection" to use AI upscaling as AI-Enhanced? I have UNLOCKED nvidia-shield-2019-pro with SW.8.2.0-dev_rooted I'd like to use AI upscaling as “AI-Enhanced” mode while the bootloader is unlocked:cool: Can...
forum.xda-developers.com

Thanks for this
Worked
But I'd be happy to get dolby vision instead Of AI
We can't get either lol

xene1902 said:
Can confirm too.
EDIT :
Activating MagiskHide produces a black screen after the nvidia logo
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LazorBlind said:
Worked flawlessly with the latest updates!
I do have a question though. Should I install twrp? Since your guide mentions just using the boot command to get into it I'm curious. Is there any benefit to not installing? I am concerned that If the shield gets bricked I won't be able to restore it if twrp isn't actually installed.
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TheUndertaker21 said:
Thanks for this
Worked
But I'd be happy to get dolby vision instead Of AI
We can't get either lol
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Has anyone of you managed to fully root and bypass google login?
If so please please can anyone share some instructions? Im totally stuck for 2 months now and everytime I try I get bootloop on the bypass google stage.. And I really want to bypass google login since I dont even have a google account and dont want one..
I would really appreciate some help as OP has gone totally silent on this..

1) Download TWRP from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682947099
2) Download Magisk ZIP from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v21.2/Magisk-v21.2.zip
3) Download and install Android Platform Tools (ADB, Fastboot, etc) from https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB
4) Go into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
5) Unlock your bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
6) Boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-20200926-UNOFFICIAL-foster.img
7) Install Magisk (Magisk-v21.2.zip)
8) Go back to the TWRP main menu, click on Reboot. DO NOT INSTALL TWRP
9) Reboot into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
10) Go to https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=nvidia shield android tv 2019
11) Download "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image for 8.2.0"
12) Download "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image for 8.1.0"
13) Extract "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image for 8.2.0" and install the ROM except for vbmeta:
fastboot flash staging blob
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash dtb mdarcy.dtb.img
14) Extract "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image for 8.1.0" and flash vbmeta_skip:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_skip.img
15) Reboot
16) In Android, select a language
17) At the "Do you have an Android phone or tablet?" screen, on the remote, press UP UP LEFT LEFT (or up up right right, I don't remember)
18) Debug menu will appear, select the option to use google

quantum.slipstream said:
1) Download TWRP from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682947099
2) Download Magisk ZIP from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v21.2/Magisk-v21.2.zip
3) Download and install Android Platform Tools (ADB, Fastboot, etc) from https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB
4) Go into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
5) Unlock your bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
6) Boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-20200926-UNOFFICIAL-foster.img
7) Install Magisk (Magisk-v21.2.zip)
8) Go back to the TWRP main menu, click on Reboot. DO NOT INSTALL TWRP
9) Reboot into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
10) Go to https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=nvidia shield android tv 2019
11) Download "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image for 8.2.0"
12) Download "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image for 8.1.0"
13) Extract "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image for 8.2.0" and install the ROM except for vbmeta:
fastboot flash staging blob
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash dtb mdarcy.dtb.img
14) Extract "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image for 8.1.0" and flash vbmeta_skip:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_skip.img
15) Reboot
16) In Android, select a language
17) At the "Do you have an Android phone or tablet?" screen, on the remote, press UP UP LEFT LEFT (or up up right right, I don't remember)
18) Debug menu will appear, select the option to use google
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You are awesome man! thanks for writing this out Buddy.
I havet not tried this yet but I will tomorrow.
But I think it is weird if it will work because I 100% tried almost this, I flashed the 8.2.0 developer image and have tried the keyboard combo without success.
However it did work on my 2017 pro with developer image.. but yea maybe it is the VB skip version from the other Rom that does it.
BTW will this work with the 8.2.1 as well, I mean the entire flashing and rooting not just skipping Google.

cHECKjAM said:
However it did work on my 2017 pro with developer image.. but yea maybe it is the VB skip version from the other Rom that does it.
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I tested this with 8.2.0. I did not follow the instructions and caused a bootloop from any of these incorrect steps, I am unsure which specifically caused the bootloop:
* Installing/Flashing TWRP
* Not flashing vbmedia_skip
cHECKjAM said:
But I think it is weird if it will work because I 100% tried almost this, I flashed the 8.2.0 developer image and have tried the keyboard combo without success.
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Not sure, I flashed 8.2.0 Dev and it worked. You need to select a language first, you can't just use the combo at the very first screen. Try using the remote instead of a keyboard.
cHECKjAM said:
BTW will this work with the 8.2.1 as well, I mean the entire flashing and rooting not just skipping Google.
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I do not know. I realized that I didn't need root, so I flashed stock 8.2.1.

quantum.slipstream said:
1) Download TWRP from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682947099
2) Download Magisk ZIP from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v21.2/Magisk-v21.2.zip
3) Download and install Android Platform Tools (ADB, Fastboot, etc) from https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB
4) Go into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
5) Unlock your bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
6) Boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-20200926-UNOFFICIAL-foster.img
7) Install Magisk (Magisk-v21.2.zip)
8) Go back to the TWRP main menu, click on Reboot. DO NOT INSTALL TWRP
9) Reboot into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
10) Go to https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=nvidia shield android tv 2019
11) Download "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image for 8.2.0"
12) Download "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image for 8.1.0"
13) Extract "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image for 8.2.0" and install the ROM except for vbmeta:
fastboot flash staging blob
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash dtb mdarcy.dtb.img
14) Extract "NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image for 8.1.0" and flash vbmeta_skip:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_skip.img
15) Reboot
16) In Android, select a language
17) At the "Do you have an Android phone or tablet?" screen, on the remote, press UP UP LEFT LEFT (or up up right right, I don't remember)
18) Debug menu will appear, select the option to use google
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I have followed every single step 100% exactly - after first format data and clear data/system everything in TWRP once first.
I boot in to the language menu - pick language - from there the keycombo does not work anywhere, no way, no how.. 100% does not work
I have used this key combo fine on my 2017 on developers image before.. I know it should work but something is not working from other steps..
Any idea what can be wrong? as I said I have 100% followed your step 1 to finish in exact detail and done everything exactly as you described..

So has anyone tried to push the latest update? Following this guide worked great on 8.2.1 even though it uses files from 8.2.0, but does updating nullify it?

I got stuck with a boot loop for some reason.
Tried to factory reset using the bootloader and tried it through the recovery with no luck.
How can I get into fastboot mode ,so I can flash an image?
EDIT; Had to install device driver again for some reason.hmmm.
THANKS, vandyman

Has anyone tried using this root method on the current version 8.2.2? I want to root but I don't want to lose an entire day to a bootloop diagnostic scenario. Tnx

protechtedd said:
Has anyone tried using this root method on the current version 8.2.2? I want to root but I don't want to lose an entire day to a bootloop diagnostic scenario. Tnx
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I am about to backup my device and push in the 8.2.2 update. I may lose root and if I do, I will try the guide and see what happens

Anyone know how to port the Pixel 5 TWRP to 4a5g?

Someone came out with TWRP for the 5 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwin-recovery-project-redfin-testing.4240711/
I tried booting it on the 5g, and it loaded but touch controls not working and adb not working;. The phones share kernels. I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to adapt it to the 5g. Would be amazing!

mistermojorizin said:
Someone came out with TWRP for the 5 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwin-recovery-project-redfin-testing.4240711/
I tried booting it on the 5g, and it loaded but touch controls not working and adb not working;. The phones share kernels. I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to adapt it to the 5g. Would be amazing!
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I imagine this will be ported to our device once the P5 version is working properly. It's still in "testing" according to @bigbiff. I'd just be patient for that since he's been working on it since I had my Pixel 3 XL. Lots of hurdles to overcome unfortunately.

mistermojorizin said:
Someone came out with TWRP for the 5 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwin-recovery-project-redfin-testing.4240711/
I tried booting it on the 5g, and it loaded but touch controls not working and adb not working;. The phones share kernels. I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to adapt it to the 5g. Would be amazing!
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Yes, but it is for Android 10 (Q): TWRP 3.5.0_10-0 -

mistermojorizin said:
Someone came out with TWRP for the 5 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwin-recovery-project-redfin-testing.4240711/
I tried booting it on the 5g, and it loaded but touch controls not working and adb not working;. The phones share kernels. I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to adapt it to the 5g. Would be amazing!
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mistermojorizin said:
Someone came out with TWRP for the 5 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwin-recovery-project-redfin-testing.4240711/
I tried booting it on the 5g, and it loaded but touch controls not working and adb not working;. The phones share kernels. I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to adapt it to the 5g. Would be amazing!
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-Try a GSI 10(Q) in activeslot=a
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot --set-active=b
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot -w boot xxx.img

v.garne said:
-Try a GSI 10(Q) in activeslot=a
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot --set-active=b
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot -w boot xxx.img
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welcome to the forum, i notice this is your first post.
what does gsi 10q mean? I know what active slot means
what does flash disable verity and disable verifaction do? also, what is vbmeta and where do I get vbmeta.img?
one the last command, what does the -w do? I know I usually delete all -w as they indicate a data wipe.
for what it's worth, my normal android runs on slot b, don't know if that makes a difference for these specific steps.

rspkt said:
I imagine this will be ported to our device once the P5 version is working properly. It's still in "testing" according to @bigbiff. I'd just be patient for that since he's been working on it since I had my Pixel 3 XL. Lots of hurdles to overcome unfortunately.
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Sounds like it's already able to make backups on the P5, which is the main function I'm interested in, even if can't decrypt /system yet.
I'd like to help him as much as possible. I posted on his thread and he said he needs dmesg to see what's not working. Any idea how to provide that?

mistermojorizin said:
welcome to the forum, i notice this is your first post.
what does gsi 10q mean? I know what active slot means
what does flash disable verity and disable verifaction do? also, what is vbmeta and where do I get vbmeta.img?
one the last command, what does the -w do? I know I usually delete all -w as they indicate a data wipe.
for what it's worth, my normal android runs on slot b, don't know if that makes a difference for these specific steps.
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mistermojorizin said:
welcome to the forum, i notice this is your first post.
what does gsi 10q mean? I know what active slot means
what does flash disable verity and disable verifaction do? also, what is vbmeta and where do I get vbmeta.img?
one the last command, what does the -w do? I know I usually delete all -w as they indicate a data wipe.
for what it's worth, my normal https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list runs on slot b, don't know if that makes a difference for these specific steps.
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Generic system image,
mistermojorizin said:
welcome to the forum, i notice this is your first post.
what does gsi 10q mean? I know what active slot means
what does flash disable verity and disable verifaction do? also, what is vbmeta and where do I get vbmeta.img?
one the last command, what does the -w do? I know I usually delete all -w as they indicate a data wipe.
for what it's worth, my normal android runs on slot b, don't know if that makes a difference for these specific steps.
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Generic System Image (GSI) list
Notes about tinkering with Android Project Treble. Contribute to phhusson/treble_experimentations development by creating an account on GitHub.
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I was able to get touchscreen working in TWRP by flashing it to the boot partition, then booting the proton kernel installer (which flashes the proton kernel to the boot partition). no ADB though. Can't get the dev a dmesg/catlog, unless someone knows how to get one without ADB from inside TWRP.

v.garne said:
-Try a GSI 10(Q) in activeslot=a
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot --set-active=b
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img
-reboot-bootloader
-./fastboot -w boot xxx.img
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Is there a GSI 10(Q) available for redfin or bramble? I can't find any.
mistermojorizin said:
I was able to get touchscreen working in TWRP by flashing it to the boot partition, then booting the proton kernel installer (which flashes the proton kernel to the boot partition). no ADB though. Can't get the dev a dmesg/catlog, unless someone knows how to get one without ADB from inside TWRP.
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I could not mount /data or /storage so I couldn't make a backup.

Master Cylinder said:
Is there a GSI 10(Q) available for redfin or bramble? I can't find any.
I could not mount /data or /storage so I couldn't make a backup.
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yes, it was mentioned that it doesn't decrypt yet.

We got TWRP now!
[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] - (1/16/22) TeamWin Recovery Project [BRAMBLE]
Essentially copy/paste from the official TWRP for redfin thread, except I've made my own unofficial build for the Pixel 4a5G that in my own testing appears to be on feature parity with the official build for the Pixel 5! There are reports of the...
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How To Guide Getting root on Android 10 using fastboot (fastboot does not work on 11).

For Android 10, you need to flash the magiskboot.img and vbmeta patched by Magisk with verification disabled.
Download Platform Tools (we unpack the folder itself and throw it on disk c) and the oppo drivers (install them), also the patched Magisk boot and the stock vbmeta (we throw the boot and vbmeta into the Platform Tools folder)
go to the phone settings and turn on the developer mode, tapping several times on the build number, go there and turn on usb debugging, go to the c drive, open the folder from the tool platforms, write cmd on the command line of the folder and press enter, the adb console will open.
Spoiler: first way
1 (more difficult way). In the console we enter:
Code:
adb devices
your serial number will be displayed
then enter:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
phone will reboot and boot into fastboot mode
now in the console we enter:
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
to patch vbmetu.
then enter the command to fill our patched boot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magiskboot.img
after we enter the command to enter the recovery:
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
We make wipes in recovery.
we go into the system, install the magisk program, then run it, and a window will immediately fly out that an advanced installation is required, we agree, and the body will go to reboot, we enter the system and enjoy root rights.
Spoiler: second way
2 (easier way). you can also boot directly into fastboot mode when the phone is off, for this we hold down the power button and the adjustment button -, the phone will immediately boot into fastboot mode, connect the phone to the computer, then open the console on the computer and enter these commands in turn:
Code:
fastboot devices
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Code:
fastboot flash boot magiskboot.img
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
We make wipes in recovery.
we go into the system, install the magisk program, then run it, and a window will immediately fly out that an advanced installation is required, we agree, and the body will go to reboot, we enter the system and enjoy root rights.

I have seen vbmeta is optional in Magisk document so I did not write it.
Also, for me, because I usually have problem with ADB command, so I root mine without it. (install Magisk.apk & moving boot and patched one manually.)
Only tool I used here is MTKclient, and got some something interesting here, because I got bootloop with orange state, differs to other into launcher. So I decided to flash patched boot with other partitions
at the same time just after unlock my devices with MTKclient's GUI. Escaping bootloop, then I can use Magisk smoothly like others.
p.s. If u cannot connect devices with ADB, changing USB option to MTP.

to me, I never be in fastboot.

logforjj said:
I have seen vbmeta is optional in Magisk document so I did not write it.
Also, for me, because I usually have problem with ADB command, so I root mine without it. (install Magisk.apk & moving boot and patched one manually.)
Only tool I used here is MTKclient, and got some something interesting here, because I got bootloop with orange state, differs to other into launcher. So I decided to flash patched boot with other partitions
at the same time just after unlock my devices with MTKclient's GUI. Escaping bootloop, then I can use Magisk smoothly like others.
p.s. If u cannot connect devices with ADB, changing USB option to MTP.
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It is not necessary to sew the MTKclient, it is enough for them to unlock the bootloader with one command, then you charge the flash drive, and sew all the partitions, after that you make a root, patch with a magic boot, fill it with anything, at least with a flash drive, at least through a fastboot, at least with a mtk client, why sew with a flash drive, because the filling speed of the super section is very low for the client's mtc.

logforjj said:
to me, I never be in fastboot.
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fastboot works perfectly on this device and only on android 10, and it is more convenient to use it, unlike the mtk client

seems this guide is the most fastest way to root this phone, hoping new players can see this topic as soon as they start rooting their devices!

leon2299 said:
fastboot works perfectly on this device and only on android 10, and it is more convenient to use it, unlike the mtk client
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something did not match this topic: could you share any suggestion to push this devices to the best performance?
I see no custom rom or kernel to overclock or neaten, this make me dissapointed after rooted.

logforjj said:
something did not match this topic: could you share any suggestion to push this devices to the best performance?
I see no custom rom or kernel to overclock or neaten, this make me dissapointed after rooted.
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You can do custom, download the GSI firmware, unpack the super partition, there will be an image of systems.img, delete it, rename the GSI firmware to system.img, copy it instead of the remote system.img, and pack all this into a format raw then sew the mtk client, well or pack in spars format and sew with a SP Flashtool, if GSI 11 is an android, then you must have realme UI2.0 installed

if you want, I can make you a custom, unpack and pack, I know how, and there just sew a mtk client, a section with a super team:
Code:
python mtk w super super.img
super itself needs to be thrown into the client's mtk folder
all at your own peril and risk
well, or do it yourself, in any case, I shared the information, try it, I put these on this device myself GSI
TrebleGSI - Browse /LiR/2022.03.25 at SourceForge.net
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you can try this

leon2299 said:
if you want, I can make you a custom, unpack and pack, I know how, and there just sew a mtk client, a section with a super team:
Code:
python mtk w super super.img
super itself needs to be thrown into the client's mtk folder
all at your own peril and risk
well, or do it yourself, in any case, I shared the information, try it, I put these on this device myself GSI
TrebleGSI - Browse /LiR/2022.03.25 at SourceForge.net
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you can try this
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Well, it seems that these operations are beyond my comprehension.
I've been trying to understand your instructions and find information about them for a while now:
GSI firmware
A/B system
what is super.img
tool to unpack and edit it
It seems that I can't finish the previous operation
unpack tool says: logical partition metadata has invalid geometry magic signature
simg2img says: it is not a super.img
I might know how to write super.img to my device since I have fixed it about unbrick and no sim & IMEI
The phone turns into a brick after using the MTK client client (GUI) function, please help!
When I click on all the erase options, the client only recognizes them but cannot save me back to the phone. The volume and power buttons are not responding. Please help me!
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I would appreciate it so much if you would explain the steps in more detail(or just make me a custom because of my brainless...)

wait...
What agZ bgZ avZ bvZ and lite mean? · Issue #20 · eremitein/treble-patches
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Maybe I can hadle it by myself.

logforjj said:
Ну, кажется, эти операции выше моего понимания.
Я уже некоторое время пытаюсь понять ваши инструкции и найти информацию о них:
прошивка GSI
А/Б система
что такое super.img
инструмент для распаковки и редактирования
Кажется, я не могу закончить предыдущую операцию
инструмент распаковки говорит: метаданные логического раздела имеют недопустимую магическую подпись геометрии
simg2img говорит: это не super.img
Я мог бы знать, как записать super.img на свое устройство, так как я исправил его с разблокировкой и отсутствием симки и IMEI.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...t-gui-function- пожалуйста, помогите.4420657/Я был бы очень признателен, если бы вы объяснили шаги более подробно (или просто сделали бы мне обычай из-за моего безмозглого...)
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stuck in orange state, can not boot in (have been wait for a while)

logforjj said:
stuck in orange state, can not boot in (have been wait for a while)
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if you did everything correctly as in the manual, then when there will be an inscription when loading the orange state, you need to wait 5 minutes, then the system should start, if it does not start, then you are doing something wrong.

leon2299 said:
if you did everything correctly as in the manual, then when there will be an inscription when loading the orange state, you need to wait 5 minutes, then the system should start, if it does not start, then you are doing something wrong.
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sorry for that I do not I have to wait for so long, I go into recovery and wipe data last night, I think I can do custom rom again now and should be success after 5 mins.
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After super flashing step is done, I will plug off directly to disconnect without mtk reset.
it does not start after 40 mins.

logforjj said:
After super flashing step is done, I will plug off directly to disconnect without mtk reset.
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How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices
So your device supports Project Treble, what does that mean for you? It means you can flash a Generic System Image such as LineageOS or Resurrection Remix! Enjoy AOSP-based custom ROMs! Here's a guide on how to install these ROMs.
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I think I got problem due to some manual operation before, like using Magisk patched boot as version 24.2 before processing,
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
this is what I concerned about, maybe I never do this on my device？Trying AOSP you provided after waiting an hour for lineage OS, any suggestion is welcome!

logforjj said:
How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices
So your device supports Project Treble, what does that mean for you? It means you can flash a Generic System Image such as LineageOS or Resurrection Remix! Enjoy AOSP-based custom ROMs! Here's a guide on how to install these ROMs.
www.xda-developers.com
I think I got problem due to some manual operation before, like using Magisk patched boot as version 24.2 before processing,
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
this is what I concerned about, maybe I never do this on my device？Trying AOSP you provided after waiting an hour for lineage OS, any suggestion is welcome!
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name your region, what firmware and what region you installed before further manipulations, I will download the firmware for your region, get super from there and make you a custom

leon2299 said:
name your region, what firmware and what region you installed before further manipulations, I will download the firmware for your region, get super from there and make you a custom
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leon2299 said:
if GSI 11 is an android, then you must have realme UI2.0 installed
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Need to apologize to you for my careless here again, I have not known what that hint means in English exactly, I suppose that it is okay to work on android 10 with realme UI 1.0. I started rooting and unbricking when I initially was android 11 with realme UI 2.0 and end up with android 10 with realme UI 1.0. with magisk 24.2. now I am unbricking device to get information for your demand to getting clear about my region and other.

Question Custom recovery for realme C21Y

I want to flash a gsi custom os on my realme C21Y but I need a custom recovery , if u have one or know how to do it without a custom recovery I'd be thankful

@MrMiyamo or @Zartazor you able to help?

smiley.raver said:
@MrMiyamo or @Zartazor you able to help?
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Sure
ItsAbdalla said:
I want to flash a gsi custom os on my realme C21Y but I need a custom recovery , if u have one or know how to do it without a custom recovery I'd be thankful
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
If so install this app and sent me a screenshot.

MrMiyamo said:
Sure
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If so install this app and sent me a screenshot.
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Now choose any rom from here, than download the compatible variant as you see in treble info app.
The file you are going tlo download will be in ".xz" file extension, you must exract it using 7zip.
Than connect your phone to pc and run this command;
(i will give 2 command, i not remember which one is right, try both)
adb reboot fastboot
or
adb reboot bootloader
once you done, your device must restarted in recovery gui, and it detected as fastboot device in windows. (if not, you must install google usb driver in device manager manually, or try 2. adb command)
Now you can flash gsi rom with this command;
fastboot flash system <gsi_system_image>
you also must flash empty vbmeta by this command;
fastboot flash vbmeta_system <empty_vbmeta_image>
If you have more question or have trouble kindly reply to the post or find me on telegram (MrMiy4mo)

But then if you can put a Custom Rom on the Realme C21Y or that gsi that is?

carlos62016 said:
But then if you can put a Custom Rom on the Realme C21Y or that gsi that is?
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This is GSI, gsi is a custom android rom that can run with any treble compatible device.

MrMiyamo said:
Sure
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If so install this app and sent me a screenshot.
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MrMiyamo said:
Now choose any rom from here, than download the compatible variant as you see in treble info app.
The file you are going tlo download will be in ".xz" file extension, you must exract it using 7zip.
Than connect your phone to pc and run this command;
(i will give 2 command, i not remember which one is right, try both)
adb reboot fastboot
or
adb reboot bootloader
once you done, your device must restarted in recovery gui, and it detected as fastboot device in windows. (if not, you must install google usb driver in device manager manually, or try 2. adb command)
Now you can flash gsi rom with this command;
fastboot flash system <gsi_system_image>
you also must flash empty vbmeta by this command;
fastboot flash vbmeta_system <empty_vbmeta_image>
If you have more question or have trouble kindly reply to the post or find me on telegram (MrMiy4mo)
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@Sam_cheat the steps are same as above since this is GSI
There are few exception, but not here.

MrMiyamo said:
Now choose any rom from here, than download the compatible variant as you see in treble info app.
The file you are going tlo download will be in ".xz" file extension, you must exract it using 7zip.
Than connect your phone to pc and run this command;
(i will give 2 command, i not remember which one is right, try both)
adb reboot fastboot
or
adb reboot bootloader
once you done, your device must restarted in recovery gui, and it detected as fastboot device in windows. (if not, you must install google usb driver in device manager manually, or try 2. adb command)
Now you can flash gsi rom with this command;
fastboot flash system <gsi_system_image>
you also must flash empty vbmeta by this command;
fastboot flash vbmeta_system <empty_vbmeta_image>
If you have more question or have trouble kindly reply to the post or find me on telegram (MrMiy4mo)
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hey mate just to note something else - i needed twrp flashed first - it wouldnt boot into fastbootd to realme recovery (well not for me)

ItsAbdalla said:
I want to flash a gsi custom os on my realme C21Y but I need a custom recovery , if u have one or know how to do it without a custom recovery I'd be thankful
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We're you successful in this? I tried installing in deep testing APK into my realme c21y but it refused. It appeared to me like there was no version for c21y. Please help

@MrMiyamo Sorry I have a problem, when I try to flash it says fastboot locked, i tried unlocking with mtkclient but when Install the gadget mediatek driver it doesn't detect the phone, any solutions? I searched on forum but I don't find anything to fix this

hermidolo said:
@MrMiyamo Sorry I have a problem, when I try to flash it says fastboot locked, i tried unlocking with mtkclient but when Install the gadget mediatek driver it doesn't detect the phone, any solutions? I searched on forum but I don't find anything to fix this
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C21Y does not have a meditek cpu.

MrMiyamo said:
C21Y does not have a meditek cpu.
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so how I unlock? Im quite lost, and the apk deeptest also don't work

hermidolo said:
so how I unlock? Im quite lost, and the apk deeptest also don't work
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Earlier, i was able to unlock bootloader via common method.
Which is to check "oem unlock" on developer options and entering to fastboot mode (by rebooting to fastboot mode from recovery mode, took me long time to find that way, i even used mtkclient at first).
This way may or may not work with C21Y, you may talk with other members here who have a C21Y

ItsAbdalla said:
Я хочу прошить кастомную ОС gsi на моем realme C21Y, но мне нужно кастомное рекавери, если оно у вас есть или вы знаете, как это сделать без кастомного рекавери, я был бы признателен
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ItsAbdalla said:
Я хочу прошить кастомную ОС gsi на моем realme C21Y, но мне нужно кастомное рекавери, если оно у вас есть или вы знаете, как это сделать без кастомного рекавери, я был бы признателен
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можно обойтись без кастомного рекавери и полной перепрошивки systems с загрузчиком gsu в разделе для разработчиков, только для этого нужен разблокированный загрузчик

I'm going to flash it myself soon android 13

ItsAbdalla said:
I want to flash a gsi custom os on my realme C21Y but I need a custom recovery , if u have one or know how to do it without a custom recovery I'd be thankful
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[GUIDES] [Tutorial] Realme c21y || Firmware || Bugs || GSI
Hello everyone, I know that many on this forum have many desires for this phone, such custom kernel, root, gsi, twrp. Let's get started: How to install root access on RMX3261/3262/3263 1. Download stock ROM version 97: Download and extract...
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