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Nokia N1 porting from A5CNB19 to A5FMB19 with Google play services up and running

If you guys, like me , are stucked in an unrooted N1 without Google play services i'll post you this guide on How to port Nokia N1 from A5CNB19 to A5FMB19 without a rooted device.
First of all download the A5FMB19 recovery.img.zip
Then download the A5FMB19_Update.zip
Both Downloadable here ----> https://mega.nz/#F!HSg0FSgI!ZDx1THNk3RlijBTyw71OGg
Important! BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED!
Unlock bootloader:
1) Go to your Developer Options and switch on OEM Unlock (4th in list)
2) Plug your N1 to your computer
3) Open your Minimal ADB and Fastboot as administrator and type
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
3a) Otherwise press and hold Power + Vol down
4) Once you're in fastboot mode type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
on your device, press Vol Up and then accept with Power button
Now your bootloader is unlocked and you can flash the new recovery!
Flashing a new recovery:
1) While in Fastboot mode flash the recovery image with the following command :
Code:
fastboot flash boot recovery.img
WARNING! DO NOT LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER AGAIN OR THE DEVICE WILL FACTORY RESET BY ITSELF!
2) Now you can Normal Boot your N1 .
3) A Black screen with 2 advice will appear .
-Start by pressing power button
-Factory reset by pressing Volume Buttons.
4)PRESS POWER BUTTON
5)The green droid will display and now you can enter in recovery pressing Power button + Vol Up (DO NOT HOLD THEM)
6)go to " Apply update from ADB" with Vol buttons then enter pressing Power button
7) Upload stock FMB19 update with the following command:
Code:
adb sideload A5FMB19_update.zip
Wait for it to install.
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8) Lock your bootloader by
Code:
fastboot oem lock
when in fastboot mode
9) Enjoy your Google played Nokia N1
p.s. 1st boot up will take a while
I would like to express my most greetings to jemyzhang who made up the guide on "How to root A5CNB19 & A5FMB19"
If you have any kind of problem please contact me or write below this post so everyone can have a line-guide to follow in case of diseases
Edit : 09/09/2018 Download Links Updated

TheDuke94 said:
If you guys, like me , are stucked in an unrooted N1 without Google play services i'll post you this guide on How to port Nokia N1 from A5CNB19 to A5FMB19 without a rooted device.
First of all download the A5FMB19 recovery.img
Then download the A5FMB19_update.zip
Important! BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED!
Unlock bootloader:
1) Go to your Developer Options and switch on OEM Unlock (4th in list)
2) Plug your N1 to your computer
3) Open your Minimal ADB and Fastboot as administrator and type
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
3a) Otherwise press and hold Power + Vol down
4) Once you're in fastboot mode type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
on your device, press Vol Up and then accept with Power button
Now your bootloader is unlocked and you can flash the new recovery!
Flashing a new recovery:
1) While in Fastboot mode flash the recovery image with the following command :
Code:
fastboot flash boot recovery.img
WARNING! DO NOT LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER AGAIN OR THE DEVICE WILL FACTORY RESET BY ITSELF!
2) Now you can Normal Boot your N1 .
3) A Black screen with 2 advice will appear .
-Start by pressing power button
-Factory reset by pressing Volume Buttons.
4)PRESS POWER BUTTON
5)The green droid will display and now you can enter in recovery pressing Power button + Vol Up (DO NOT HOLD THEM)
6)go to " Apply update from ADB" with Vol buttons then enter pressing Power button
7) Upload stock FMB19 update with the following command:
Code:
adb sideload A5FMB19_update.zip
Wait for it to install.
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8) Lock your bootloader by
Code:
fastboot oem lock
when in fastboot mode
9) Enjoy your Google played Nokia N1
p.s. 1st boot up will take a while
I would like to express my most greetings to jemyzhang who made up the guide on "How to root A5CNB19 & A5FMB19"
If you have any kind of problem please contact me or write below this post so everyone can have a line-guide to follow in case of diseases
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Will this procedure work on a A5CNB19 5.1.1 that has no root and locked bootloader? What are the chances for it to get bricked? Thanks in advance
PS: there are a couple of techies in tailand that say they are able to install CHPlay trough Teamviewer
http://giaiphapandroid.blogspot.pt/2017/06/

The A5FMB19_update.zip download server is now offline. Does anyone have the zip still?

Strangereal said:
The A5FMB19_update.zip download server is now offline. Does anyone have the zip still?
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I think I should have it. I'll check this afternoon and I will try to upload it somewhere. Thank you :good:
Sent from my Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) using XDA Labs

Will this procedure work on a A5CNB19 5.1.1 that has no root and locked bootloader? What are the chances for it to get bricked? Thanks in advance
PS: there are a couple of techies in tailand that say they are able to install CHPlay trough Teamviewer
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You shouldn't try Teamviewer with this kind of "techies" . They can do something bad with your PC or your device as well, I don't trust this kind of things.
Anyways i was stuck in a A5CNB19 without root acces and google play services. To "unlock" my N1 I downgraded it first at the 5.0.1 (I don't remember the firmware code) and then i flashed the Taiwan version (A5FMB19) which actually has Google Play Services installed. Anyways i'm coming with bad news. Unfortunatly I don't have the files you need to downgrade and then to upgrade, anymore. You should try to check out here on XDA if someone has these kind o files. I'll check somewhere if I'm able to download them again and upload them on google drive or something different. Hope I helped you

TheDuke94 said:
You shouldn't try Teamviewer with this kind of "techies" . They can do something bad with your PC or your device as well, I don't trust this kind of things.
Anyways i was stuck in a A5CNB19 without root acces and google play services. To "unlock" my N1 I downgraded it first at the 5.0.1 (I don't remember the firmware code) and then i flashed the Taiwan version (A5FMB19) which actually has Google Play Services installed. Anyways i'm coming with bad news. Unfortunatly I don't have the files you need to downgrade and then to upgrade, anymore. You should try to check out here on XDA if someone has these kind o files. I'll check somewhere if I'm able to download them again and upload them on google drive or something different. Hope I helped you
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How did you downgrade back to 5.0.1? I'm in the same situation actually (currently on 5.1.1 A5CNB19). My N1 is mostly in good condition but it's completely dead in terms of software support so I thought maybe I could bring it back to life with Google Play store.

Strangereal said:
How did you downgrade back to 5.0.1? I'm in the same situation actually (currently on 5.1.1 A5CNB19). My N1 is mostly in good condition but it's completely dead in terms of software support so I thought maybe I could bring it back to life with Google Play store.
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I flashed the original recovery of 5.0.1 by Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and afterward adb sideload update.zip of the old recovery. Unfortunatly i don't have the files anymore so i'm not able to help you . Anyways these are the footsteps to bring back an old version
Sent from my Nokia N1 using XDA Labs

Ok thanks for helpign anyways

TheDuke94 said:
I think I should have it. I'll check this afternoon and I will try to upload it somewhere. Thank you :good:
Sent from my Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) using XDA Labs
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Q:
I found it is still unavailiable. Could you please tell how to get this images A5FMB19? thank you in advance.

wang990099 said:
Q:
I found it is still unavailiable. Could you please tell how to get this images A5FMB19? thank you in advance.
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I was trying to obtain the image but i'm not able to find it anymore. This weekend i'm going to make an OS image with firmware and update. I'm sorry to keep you waiting
Sent from my Nokia N1 using XDA Labs

TheDuke94 said:
I was trying to obtain the image but i'm not able to find it anymore. This weekend i'm going to make an OS image with firmware and update. I'm sorry to keep you waiting
Sent from my Nokia N1 using XDA Labs
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Any news about that image you're trying to create? Thanks

Got a bad news people, there's no way to find an image file and also, since my N1 is not rooted anymore, i'm not able to find a way to get the image. If someone of you gots a A5FMB19 I , and also the other users will be very gratefull. I apologize for the disguise

See my thread here for the ROM files.
And thanks @TheDuke94 for the helpful how-to!

online.id said:
See my thread here for the ROM files.
And thanks @TheDuke94 for the helpful how-to!
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Wow! I don't know where you found this rom, but I'm now downloading to have a backup change and I'm going to upload it on Mega to keep this little secret online.
You rock dude
Sent from my Nokia N1 using XDA Labs

TheDuke94's methos worked well for my N1. Just saved it from being 'bricked'.
Really wanna thank you.
It's now 5.1.1. No longer update available. But still fine for me.

siemens_wolf said:
TheDuke94's methos worked well for my N1. Just saved it from being 'bricked'.
Really wanna thank you.
It's now 5.1.1. No longer update available. But still fine for me.
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Glad it worked! I had the same issue when tried to flash magisk xD anyways still not able to do that, but I'll try to install a lineage OS or something lime that. Unfortunatly, N1 is a Foxconn device so nowadays Nokia (HMD Global) doesn't have anything to bring back to life this device (which still has great hardware specs). BUT I hope a ROM will come for N1 , cause it is a Stock Android device
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TheDuke94 said:
Glad it worked! I had the same issue when tried to flash magisk xD anyways still not able to do that, but I'll try to install a lineage OS or something lime that. Unfortunatly, N1 is a Foxconn device so nowadays Nokia (HMD Global) doesn't have anything to bring back to life this device (which still has great hardware specs). BUT I hope a ROM will come for N1 , cause it is a Stock Android device
Sent from my Nokia N1 using XDA Labs
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Just tell us how to flash LineageOS when you secceed. LineageOS was a much better choice for older devices. I just flashed 14.1 for my N7, and it revived. With normal usage, around 5 hrs. SOT, thanks to LineageOS. As I checked, there has been no such Lineage file for Nokia.N1, which was X86-base chip.
Nokia/Foxconn no longer supports N1 device. And it was so pity! N1 is much better off when comparing specs with Nexus.N7. I can get also 5 hrs. SOT with N1 on average usage, but with much brighter screen. And it's faster than N7. So, LineageOS would be a great choice for N1.
All the best wishes to you, TheDuke94. And hope the LineageOS for N1 will come, not long in the future.

Ok people, got strange news.
First , using this method -----> https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-n1/development/iovyroot-nokia-n1a5cnb19-a5fmb19-t3466897 I was unable to set root. Then , i rebooted my device, tried again and the result was this :
Now , I downloaded Root Checker in the playstore and it says I don't have Root Permission I think the thing will be much easier using Magisk Manager

Not a geek, really can't help much…but hope everything's good with you, @TheDuke94.

Any Good news, since Apple just released new iPhones?

Verizon Pixel XL boot-loop after 7.1.2 update -> Looking to recover userdata

Hello XDA!
I have a Verizon Pixel XL that is stuck in a boot-loop after the 7.1.2 firmware update. The boot-loop did not begin immediately after the update which confuses me. I have never attempted to unlock the bootloader, root, or flash the firmware. I have thousands of pictures I am attempting to recover (I did not have coverage to backup the pictures in Google Photos) before I work on the boot-loop issue (or warranty replacement). I can access fastboot & recovery but these modes do not provide a backup option or backup command from ADB. When I boot to safe-mode the phone will stay on for about 10 seconds which has allowed me to disable a LOT of apps and enable USB debug.
As I see it, there are only two options available to me...
1) Find a way to 'halt' the system after start-up or find the mysterious app causing the issue and disable it.
2) Forensic (physical) data recovery for $500-$900
I have tried to research as much as possible (please correct me if I'm wrong): unlocking Verizon bootloader is not currently possible, installing custom recovery is either not possible or will wipe the device, and pushing a firmware update will also wipe the device.
If anyone has any suggestions or would like more information please let me know.
I will keep an eye on this thread to provide timely responses.
Thank you,
Matthew

w144mjb said:
Hello XDA!
I have a Verizon Pixel XL that is stuck in a boot-loop after the 7.1.2 firmware update. The boot-loop did not begin immediately after the update which confuses me. I have never attempted to unlock the bootloader, root, or flash the firmware. I have thousands of pictures I am attempting to recover (I did not have coverage to backup the pictures in Google Photos) before I work on the boot-loop issue (or warranty replacement). I can access fastboot & recovery but these modes do not provide a backup option or backup command from ADB. When I boot to safe-mode the phone will stay on for about 10 seconds which has allowed me to disable a LOT of apps and enable USB debug.
As I see it, there are only two options available to me...
1) Find a way to 'halt' the system after start-up or find the mysterious app causing the issue and disable it.
2) Forensic (physical) data recovery for $500-$900
I have tried to research as much as possible (please correct me if I'm wrong): unlocking Verizon bootloader is not currently possible, installing custom recovery is either not possible or will wipe the device, and pushing a firmware update will also wipe the device.
If anyone has any suggestions or would like more information please let me know.
I will keep an eye on this thread to provide timely responses.
Thank you,
Matthew
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Flashing updates do not wipe your data. Download firmware of choice. Unzip it, place latest fastboot drivers in where update zip is. Rename it to something easy. fastboot update update.zip
Edit: enclosed fastboot drivers

Tulsadiver said:
Flashing updates do not wipe your data. Download firmware of choice. Unzip it, place latest fastboot drivers in where update zip is. Rename it to something easy. fastboot update update.zip
Edit: enclosed fastboot drivers
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Thank you Tulsadiver!
Do you think the firmware update will also fix the boot loop?

w144mjb said:
Thank you Tulsadiver!
Do you think the firmware update will also fix the boot loop?
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Of that I do not know. You really should go ahead and flash the entire firmware. You need to open the flash-all.bat and remove the -w or it WILL wipe your data.

Tulsadiver said:
Of that I do not know. You really should go ahead and flash the entire firmware. You need to open the flash-all.bat and remove the -w or it WILL wipe your data.
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Being the noob that I am, I have a few more questions.
Do I have to unlock the bootloader to update the firmware?
I'm currently on NHG470 firmware, should I choose NHG47N or NHG47K or a different one?
I'd like to keep the phone on a factory image unless you suggest otherwise.
Thank you for your time and patience,
Matthew

w144mjb said:
Being the noob that I am, I have a few more questions.
Do I have to unlock the bootloader to update the firmware?
I'm currently on NHG470 firmware, should I choose NHG47N or NHG47K or a different one?
I'd like to keep the phone on a factory image unless you suggest otherwise.
Thank you for your time and patience,
Matthew
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Yes, you must unlock the bootloader...you are on Verizon and I am unfamiliar with their procedure and even if the bootloader is unlockable. You had better talk to someone on a Verizon phone.

Tulsadiver said:
Of that I do not know. You really should go ahead and flash the entire firmware. You need to open the flash-all.bat and remove the -w or it WILL wipe your data.
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Tulsadiver said:
Yes, you must unlock the bootloader...you are on Verizon and I am unfamiliar with their procedure and even if the bootloader is unlockable. You had better talk to someone on a Verizon phone.
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On Android source I am reading that unlocking the bootloader requires a full wipe.
https://source.android.com/source/running#unlocking-the-bootloader
Please advise.
Thank you,
Matthew

w144mjb said:
On Android source I am reading that unlocking the bootloader requires a full wipe.
https://source.android.com/source/running#unlocking-the-bootloader
Please advise.
Thank you,
Matthew
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That is true.
If you take it to a Verizon store and explain the situation they might be able to help.

Tulsadiver said:
That is true.
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Ok, good to know.
The only reason for this thread is to explore data recovery options, not to fix the boot loop.
Thank you,
Matthew

w144mjb said:
Ok, good to know.
The only reason for this thread is to explore data recovery options, not to fix the boot loop.
Thank you,
Matthew
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I understand but my stepson has worked for every Carrier and they have access to software that might help. You already have a phone coming in so no skin off their nose.

w144mjb said:
Ok, good to know.
The only reason for this thread is to explore data recovery options, not to fix the boot loop.
Thank you,
Matthew
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I'm pretty sure you're SOL if you can't get it to boot to system. I don't think you can pull the data off the device without being in system. Even if you can it would be encrypted. So you wouldn't be able to do anything with it. Have you tried to boot in safe mode. If you get it to boot up in safe mode then you can pull the data off with no issues.

Tulsadiver said:
I understand but my stepson has worked for every Carrier and they have access to software that might help. You already have a phone coming in so no skin off their nose.
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I'll give Verizon technical support a call tonight (or a few, as necessary) and update you after.
Thank you,
Matthew

toknitup420 said:
I'm pretty sure you're SOL if you can't get it to boot to system. I don't think you can pull the data off the device without being in system. Even if you can it would be encrypted. So you wouldn't be able to do anything with it. Have you tried to boot in safe mode. If you get it to boot up in safe mode then you can pull the data off with no issues.
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It will stay on for about 10 seconds in Safe mode.

w144mjb said:
It will stay on for about 10 seconds in Safe mode.
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Safe mode only runs stock apps so if you are still boot looping in safe mode it's unlikely an app is causing your problem. I'm not sure what you mean when you say you didn't have coverage to back up your photos in Google Photos --i thought all Pixel phones came with unlimited original quality photo backup as long as the photos were uploaded from your phone. At this point I don't think you can recover your photos unless you find a way to fix the boot loop. Your boot loop where it didn't happen immediately after the update and it allows you into safe mode briefly sounds kind of unusual and might be the result of a hardware problem on your phone rather than a software issue. Have you tried booting the phone up while it is plugged into a wall outlet to see if that makes any difference? Some people with boot loop issues on the Pixels have reported that allowing the battery to completely run down until the phone is dead and then plugging the phone into a wall outlet allowed them to boot up normally. If you try that maybe you will get lucky but your options are very limited at this point.

Help! I think it died!!

So I was scrolling through some Magisk Modules and I think I installed the wrong one by not paying attention, as I installed it I couldn't stop the process and either way I was screwed, afterwards it showed up in the "Modules" section and I hit the trash can and rebooted. Afterwards the phone does not boot and cannot get to the recovery.
Can one of you good people give me steps to when I get to my computer. please and thank you!!

InfinityXDA said:
So I was scrolling through some Magisk Modules and I think I installed the wrong one by not paying attention, as I installed it I couldn't stop the process and either way I was screwed, afterwards it showed up in the "Modules" section and I hit the trash can and rebooted. Afterwards the phone does not boot and cannot get to the recovery.
Can one of you good people give me steps to when I get to my computer. please and thank you!!
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If your bootloader is unlocked, while phone is booting press power button for 7-8 seconds or more this will restart your phone, when you see the black screen press vol down button to enter fastboot mode.
After fastboot mode you can flash stock rom with mi flash

Kineceleran said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, while phone is booting press power button for 7-8 seconds or more this will restart your phone, when you see the black screen press vol down button to enter fastboot mode.
After fastboot mode you can flash stock rom with mi flash
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Thanks man I appreciate it! So after I do this do I have to re-unlock my bootloader?

InfinityXDA said:
Thanks man I appreciate it! So after I do this do I have to re-unlock my bootloader?
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No you don't have to relock. You can use it as like that.
You should keep bootloader unlocked always in my opinion. It's not a bad or dangereous thing.

Kineceleran said:
No you don't have to relock. You can use it as like that.
You should keep bootloader unlocked always in my opinion. It's not a bad or dangereous thing.
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When I go to the boot loader it reboots after like 1 minute then it stays on the android one screen until I reboot it to recovery. So I think my device is done and over with?

InfinityXDA said:
When I go to the boot loader it reboots after like 1 minute then it stays on the android one screen until I reboot it to recovery. So I think my device is done and over with?
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Could you take a photo or video of that

This is a full video of what happens when I go to the bootloader

InfinityXDA said:
This is a full video of what happens when I go to the bootloader
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prepare mi flash with rom and everything so you just have to enter fastboot and quickly plug in usb then start flashing.
Fastboot maybe just quits automatic if there is no input?

merlin.berlin said:
prepare mi flash with rom and everything so you just have to enter fastboot and quickly plug in usb then start flashing.
Fastboot maybe just quits automatic if there is no input?
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Yes you right at that point but fastboot hasnt a timer
He should flash quickly.
Or using sideload method will be a good way to flash pixel experience and after that, turn to stock

Indeed thank you for so much help I'm indeed new to Xiaomi Devices, weird setup from my first rooted device which was much more complex. Thanks for both of your assistance
In less than 45 minutes I'll fill you in upon what I will do

InfinityXDA said:
Indeed thank you for so much help I'm indeed new to Xiaomi Devices, weird setup from my first rooted device which was much more complex. Thanks for both of your assistance
In less than 45 minutes I'll fill you in upon what I will do
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Do you have MIFlash installed?
I had the same automatic reebots while in fastboot
regardless of the input but that was because i had the wrong drivers
When I installed MIFlash the right drivers were also installed
Hope this helps.

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

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

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

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

Yes definitely

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

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

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

darclon888 said:
ok so when i push volume up+power i come into the first menu and if i push volume down+power i come into the second menu. the problem i have is that when i select "boot to recovery mode" it just brings me back into the first menu here are the two screenshots. where do i need to go exactly to update?
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What if you boot to edload

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

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

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

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

darclon888 said:
yes it is still functional. but i didnt find a way to update my firmware. i did a data wipe but it didnt help. my system update option is still not responding (like you can see in my video at the beginning of this thread) and nowhere in the recovery mode is an opntion to do manual updates. i think i am stuck with this weird multi firmware do you know if there is a way to update my firmware with the help of my PC? im really grateful for any solution cause i am totally lost at this point. thanks for your time!
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In recovery select 'apply update from sdcard'.

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

Weird, where does this phone come from?

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

So do you learn about adb?

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

LR7875 said:
So do you learn about adb?
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ok i think i found out why i have no update options in my recovery menu! look in my screenshot there it says that DEVICE STATE - locked. i think it means that the bootloader is locked and therefore i dont have the ability to flash the rom. unfortunately i dont know how to unlock the bootloader. all i know is that i first need to activate OEM unlocking in developer options (which i have done). but from here i dont know how to unlock the phone. could you please help me unlock my phone? thank you for the time!

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

Hello,
In the rush of flashing the january update I've flashed by mistake the Pixel 5 image bootloader (my wife's phone)
Yest that's stupid, I've done this every months for years with several Pixel phones, but I was listening to music at the same time and did dl the wrong image...
Anyway my phone is now hard bricked but I'm sure there must be a way to enter the other bootlader slot and/or entering a special recovery tool.
I cannot enter bootloader anymore
Requesting some help as I'd avoid to send it for a reflash...
Thanks !

Try: https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/carrier_selection
(I've never personally used this)

foobar66 said:
Try: https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/carrier_selection
(I've never personally used this)
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Unfortunately the phone is supposed to have a working bootloader

Thibale said:
Unfortunately the phone is supposed to have a working bootloader
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Ouch ...

Thibale said:
Unfortunately the phone is supposed to have a working bootloader
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Android Flash Tool
flash.android.com
Also doesn't work?

Morgrain said:
Android Flash Tool
flash.android.com
Also doesn't work?
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Nope...

Thibale said:
Nope...
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Can you still access Fastboot Mode?
(pressing and holding both Power and Volume Down simultaneously. You should see a green android on his back)

Morgrain said:
Can you still access Fastboot Mode?
(pressing and holding both Power and Volume Down simultaneously. You should see a green android on his back)
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No that's the problem.
But there are 2 bootloader slots (a and b) and I'm pretty sure there is way to switch from one to another with a special tool or button sequence.
I've already tried many button combinaison with no luck.
This kind of error is so stupid that I hope there is a way to force a rescue bootloader or something on boot.

yes but you need to be able to communicate with your phone from your pc.....if you cant access fastboot then how will you change partition?

Thibale said:
No that's the problem.
But there are 2 bootloader slots (a and b) and I'm pretty sure there is way to switch from one to another with a special tool or button sequence.
I've already tried many button combinaison with no luck.
This kind of error is so stupid that I hope there is a way to force a rescue bootloader or something on boot.
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The only special tools we have are either the pixel repair tool or the android flash tool. If both can't get you fastboot / firmware flashing, that's it. Hardbrick. Google Pixels don't have "special" hardbrick solving tools, like older OnePlus had. You need to contact Google.

Ok I'll get in touch with my local reseller on Monday then...

Thibale said:
Ok I'll get in touch with my local reseller on Monday then...
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Do you remember what went wrong?
EDIT: Uh, never mind. So you accidentally used the P5 fw. Why on hell would the device accept the P5 fw at all?!

Same problem here: downloaded from a blog the latest firmware. They have linked the pixel 5 firmware and named it as Pixel 6 pro full firmware. Just flashed without looking and now the phone wont boot. No reaction at all, no fast boot or whatsoever. Have filled in a repair request in my google account, because I’ve bought it directly in their store.
Do you think they have a way to find out what went wrong? I meant the phone is not giving any signal, regardless of which button combination I press. Worst case: I have to pay for the repair…

Psfanboy88 said:
Same problem here: downloaded from a blog the latest firmware. They have linked the pixel 5 firmware and named it as Pixel 6 pro full firmware. Just flashed without looking and now the phone wont boot. No reaction at all, no fast boot or whatsoever. Have filled in a repair request in my google account, because I’ve bought it directly in their store.
Do you think they have a way to find out what went wrong? I meant the phone is not giving any signal, regardless of which button combination I press. Worst case: I have to pay for the repair…
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WOW. So even holding volume down and power until you see the fastboot screen wont work? sometimes you have to hold it for a while. I say that because when the December firmware came out I accidentally flashed the wrong region but was able to access bootloader and so was able to rescue myself. So sorry dude. That really sucks.

Psfanboy88 said:
Same problem here: downloaded from a blog the latest firmware. They have linked the pixel 5 firmware and named it as Pixel 6 pro full firmware. Just flashed without looking and now the phone wont boot. No reaction at all, no fast boot or whatsoever. Have filled in a repair request in my google account, because I’ve bought it directly in their store.
Do you think they have a way to find out what went wrong? I meant the phone is not giving any signal, regardless of which button combination I press. Worst case: I have to pay for the repair…
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Yes worst case we'll have for repair but they could have implemented a simple device id check on their script prior flashing anything, especially for the bootloader.
Anyway, I'm alive, in a good health and it's just a phone

niko26 said:
Do you remember what went wrong?
EDIT: Uh, never mind. So you accidentally used the P5 fw. Why on hell would the device accept the P5 fw at all?!
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You can flash gobbledygook to your phone if you're not careful. You can flash a non-Google phone's image. Flashing just flashes what you tell it to flash.
Psfanboy88 said:
Same problem here: downloaded from a blog the latest firmware. They have linked the pixel 5 firmware and named it as Pixel 6 pro full firmware. Just flashed without looking and now the phone wont boot. No reaction at all, no fast boot or whatsoever. Have filled in a repair request in my google account, because I’ve bought it directly in their store.
Do you think they have a way to find out what went wrong? I meant the phone is not giving any signal, regardless of which button combination I press. Worst case: I have to pay for the repair…
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That sucks. I'm sure you know now, always go straight to the source for everything if possible, firmware, platform tools, drivers, BIOS / UEFI (for computer).
SDK Platform Tools
Get the Google USB Driver
Pixel 6 Pro Factory Images
You can also Google for official pixel firmware and the top search result is what the want. I know it doesn't help you now. Good luck with your phone!
Morgrain said:
After having played around with the January patch (came from December Europe A4 firmware that was pulled), it seems that the FP scanner got even faster and more reliable, even though it's not stated in the patchnotes. Maybe it's just placebo.
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So many folks have reported the exact same thing, I'm really, really curious just how much faster it will seem when I get around to updating.

roirraW edor ehT said:
So many folks have reported the exact same thing, I'm really, really curious just how much faster it will seem when I get around to updating.
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I noticed how faster it was before I saw everyone else posting about it, so at least no placebo on my end. Hope you find the same.

I know that you tried to get into Fastboot. Pixel 6/6P also has a Recovery mode. I can get to it from a working phone.
I would think that there is someway to boot into Recovery mode from a dead phone via button combos.

Thibale said:
Hello,
In the rush of flashing the january update I've flashed by mistake the Pixel 5 image bootloader (my wife's phone)
Yest that's stupid, I've done this every months for years with several Pixel phones, but I was listening to music at the same time and did dl the wrong image...
Anyway my phone is now hard bricked but I'm sure there must be a way to enter the other bootlader slot and/or entering a special recovery tool.
I cannot enter bootloader anymore
Requesting some help as I'd avoid to send it for a reflash...
Thanks !
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Hy, how did you flashed? Via adb sideload or?

vrda08 said:
Hy, how did you flashed? Via adb sideload or?
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factory image with modified flash-all.bat
I'll do the exact same process when I'll get my phone back but this time I'll check the image name at least 3 times