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Hi guys, it's been several years since I last rooted phone. I got my Pixel 3 XL and tried to follow [Guide] Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0 (Pie) Unlock/Root/Install Images/Kernels/Recovery + instructions.
Did steps 4 and step 7.
TWRP installed and working. After Magisk 17.3 installation phone will not boot into system.
It will show G for 2 minutes and then it reboots back to TWRP.
I used provided links to latest files. I am lost. Am I missing some important step?
Thanks for help.. Charles

EvergreenExpert said:
Hi guys, it's been several years since I last rooted phone. I got my Pixel 3 XL and tried to follow [Guide] Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0 (Pie) Unlock/Root/Install Images/Kernels/Recovery + instructions.
Did steps 4 and step 7.
TWRP installed and working. After Magisk 17.3 installation phone will not boot into system.
It will show G for 2 minutes and then it reboots back to TWRP.
I used provided links to latest files. I am lost. Am I missing some important step?
Thanks for help.. Charles
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SDK Platform-tools: r28.0.1
fastboot boot.img to both slots #6, fastboot boot twrp.img, install magisk's uninstaller, install magisk-17.3.zip, reboot system, done.

EvergreenExpert said:
Hi guys, it's been several years since I last rooted phone. I got my Pixel 3 XL and tried to follow [Guide] Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0 (Pie) Unlock/Root/Install Images/Kernels/Recovery + instructions.
Did steps 4 and step 7.
TWRP installed and working. After Magisk 17.3 installation phone will not boot into system.
It will show G for 2 minutes and then it reboots back to TWRP.
I used provided links to latest files. I am lost. Am I missing some important step?
Thanks for help.. Charles
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Possible corrupted magisk file? Re-download the latest beta 17.3. I didn't have that problem but the general consensus has been to extract and flash the original boot.img and start over. Yes you will lose twrp, but from the PC you can flash the boot.img and then twrp.img right behind. Personally what I do on the phone is to queue up twrp.zip, kernel.zip, and magisk.zip and flash all 3 at the same time. Kernel is optional. Works well for me. Best of luck.

I am using Magisk v17.4.r18 which I understand is more reliable for rooting a Pixel 3 than 17.3.
You can find a link on to the newer Magisk from kantjer by searching XDA.

Homeboy76 said:
SDK Platform-tools: r28.0.1
fastboot boot.img to both slots #6, fastboot boot twrp.img, install magisk's uninstaller, install magisk-17.3.zip, reboot system, done.
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No go..
I installed factory image - wiped data to start from clean slate using 9.0.0 (PQ1A.181105.017.A1, Nov 2018) SDK Platform-tools: r28.0.1
Boots fine... I setup the phone, gooole account, key pass etc.
Fastboot boot.img (extracted from PQ1A.181105.017.A1) - fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
All good booting fine.
fastboot boot twrp.img and install magisk's uninstaller
All good. Booting fine.
fastboot boot twrp.img and install magisk-17.3.zip
No more successful boot anymore.. Getting Big G for 2 minutes. Then reboot and error as shown on the picture. Something gets messed up after installation of magisk-17.3.zip
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=aW1ZQU14QVdVWGV6RTh4cWtTbkFhU3k1X25ZXzhn
I have downloaded all files again to start fresh..
Any suggestions? It sounds easy but something is not working for me..

Homeboy76 said:
SDK Platform-tools: r28.0.1
fastboot boot.img to both slots #6, fastboot boot twrp.img, install magisk's uninstaller, install magisk-17.3.zip, reboot system, done.
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swieder711 said:
I am using Magisk v17.4.r18 which I understand is more reliable for rooting a Pixel 3 than 17.3.
You can find a link on to the newer Magisk from kantjer by searching XDA.
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I tried to to download latest one from https://github.com/kantjer/MagiskFiles
Getting same error after installing Magisk.

EvergreenExpert said:
No go..
I installed factory image - wiped data to start from clean slate using 9.0.0 (PQ1A.181105.017.A1, Nov 2018) SDK Platform-tools: r28.0.1
Boots fine... I setup the phone, gooole account, key pass etc.
Fastboot boot.img (extracted from PQ1A.181105.017.A1) - fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
All good booting fine.
fastboot boot twrp.img and install magisk's uninstaller
All good. Booting fine.
fastboot boot twrp.img and install magisk-17.3.zip
No more successful boot anymore.. Getting Big G for 2 minutes. Then reboot and error as shown on the picture. Something gets messed up after installation of magisk-17.3.zip
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=aW1ZQU14QVdVWGV6RTh4cWtTbkFhU3k1X25ZXzhn
I have downloaded all files again to start fresh..
Any suggestions? It sounds easy but something is not working for me..
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@EvergreenExpert
Never saw that error before.
So your bootloader is unlocked on your Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL.
You have the latest SDK Platform-tools.
The following files are in the Platform-tools folder:
- fastboot
- Bootloader..img
- Radio...img
- Imagecrosshatch....zip
- flash-all.bat
- flash-base.sh
- Twrp.img (twrp-3.2.3-1...img)
You opened a command prompt in the Platform-tools folder (on your computer), booted the phone in fastboot mode, and did the following:
- installed the November factory image
- fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
- fastboot boot twrp.img
- installed magisk's uninstaller:
(Magisk-uninstaller-20181022.zip)
- installed Magisk-17.3.zip
In that order and got that error?
Was your pin set before you booted twrp?

Homeboy76 said:
@EvergreenExpert
Never saw that error before.
So your boot loader is unlocked on your Pixel3/ Pixel 3 XL.
You have the latest SDK Platform-tools.
The following files are in the Platform-tools folder:
- fastboot
- Bootloader..img
- Radio...img
- Imagecrosshatch....zip
Flash-all.bat
- Flash-base.sh
- Twrp.img (twrp-3.2.3-1...img)
You opened a command prompt in the Platform-tools folder (on your computer), booted the phone in fastboot mode, and did the following:
- installed the November factory image
- fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
- fastboot boot twrp.img
- installed magisk's uninstaller:
(Magisk-uninstaller-20181022.zip)
- installed Magisk-17.3.zip
In that order and got that error?
Was your pin set before you booted twrp?
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Yes.. I did exactly that. Also tried to install newer version of Magisk.
Here is screenshot of folder with SDK Platform-tools: r28.0.1 and all files in it used.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=U29nMDFYWFJnNnA4LTJNLTJTOWl3c3V1NFV0b3JB
Here are all files that I am working with including ones that go on the phone. All done from Windows 10 machine.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=VnF4czY2OTZXS2JEdUJXcE50N3VJLXliVWlkYVVR
Bootloader unlocked on Pixel 3 XL. Pin set. Files on the phone copied over USB to Internal Shared Storage.
Phone boots fine even after Magisk uninstaller is installed. As soon as Magisk is installed it will not boot right. It will start booting, will show G for 2 minutes and reboots again just to show the error mentioned above. If I install TWRP on the phone it will reboot to TWRP instead of showing the error.
Got my phone on black Friday.. Maybe that why the phone was discounted.. LOL

Quick update... and one question.
So I did the same procedure again with exception of swipe to allow modifications.
Phone boots fine and appears to be rooted.
Does that provide any clues?
Also, what that means for me and updates? Do I need to watch and not allow OTA system updates or is there more to it?
Thanks Charles

EvergreenExpert said:
So I did the same procedure again with exception of swipe to allow modifications.
Phone boots fine and appears to be rooted.
Does that provide any clues?
Also, what that means for me and updates? Do I need to watch and not allow OTA system updates or is there more to it?
Thanks Charles
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@EvergreenExpert
So you Added swipe to allow modifications after fastboot boot twrp.img? When you Reboot system did you skip (uncheck the two boxes - One is, "Install twrp as system")?
No. I always suggest twrp users swipe to allow modification (See guide below)
OTA System updates will unroot your phone. You can download the OTA image and sideload it.
After I root my phone, I go to Settings > System > Advanced > Deveoper options > turn off 'Automatic updates.
Then I do the following, monthly: Open this guide: [Guide] Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0 (Pie) Unlock/Root/Install Images/Kernels/Recovery + November 2018 Security Patch
Do #4 'keep data' to update the factory image , then #8 to reroot.

Maybe I am doing something wrong after all.
My understanding is that I should always use Swipe to allow modification when installing TWRP, Magisk uninstall and Magisk.
In my case I did not permanently install TWRP just fastboot TWRP to install Magisk uninstall and Magisk.
When I use swipe to install Magisk it brakes system boot somehow. So I tried the other option something like read only option from desperation and it had worked.
I have disabled automatic updates or your suggestion.

EvergreenExpert said:
Maybe I am doing something wrong after all.
My understanding is that I should always use Swipe to allow modification when installing TWRP, Magisk uninstall and Magisk.
In my case I did not permanently install TWRP just fastboot TWRP to install Magisk uninstall and Magisk.
When I use swipe to install Magisk it brakes system boot somehow. So I tried the other option something like read only option from desperation and it had worked.
I have disabled automatic updates or your suggestion.
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" When I use swipe to install Magisk it brakes system boot somehow. So I tried the other option something like read only option from desperation and it had worked."
Please, share the exact other option you use to help other XDA members that are having problem installing Magisk-7.3.zip.

Homeboy76 said:
" When I use swipe to install Magisk it brakes system boot somehow. So I tried the other option something like read only option from desperation and it had worked."
Please, share the exact other option you use to help other XDA members that are having problem installing Magisk-7.3.zip.
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I am referring to Keep Read Only button.. See the picture. I used that button instead of swipe button.
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EvergreenExpert said:
I am referring to Keep Read Only button.. See the picture. I used that button instead of swipe button.
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So instead of swiping to allow modifications you chose 'Keep read only' and it worked.
Great, thanks for sharing.

EvergreenExpert said:
Maybe I am doing something wrong after all....
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No. I believe your intuition is correct. Ever since systemless root was the norm, I have *always* hit "keep read only" per Chainfire. I also install TWRP via the zip file (perm) because it is a Swiss Army knife I insist on having, and the stock recovery blows.. and IF for whatever reason I need blowing... I just flash the original boot.img. End of story. I also turn off the "twrp app install" and in settings turn off the screen timeout. Best of luck! :good:

EvergreenExpert said:
So I did the same procedure again with exception of swipe to allow modifications.
Phone boots fine and appears to be rooted.
Does that provide any clues?
Also, what that means for me and updates? Do I need to watch and not allow OTA system updates or is there more to it?
Thanks Charles
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Where is the swipe to Allow modifications...never seen it

EvergreenExpert said:
I am referring to Keep Read Only button.. See the picture. I used that button instead of swipe button.
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What was the exact build of TWRP that you used?

Everytime i install twrp i am asked to modify system. Or keep read only. Every version ive ever flashed

Hey guys, I am running into the same issue, with Magisk 18.1. Freezes on the load screen and then resets recovery (TWRP) after. The last time I tried to load the Magisk zip however, I got an error that read that vendor was not found or was busy.

[guide] OTA update when rooted ( revert to non-rooted , update—>root again)

Since you are rooted, you probably found out the OTA update won’t install.
after 3 % it crashes, and no update is installed.
So this is what I did to get the latest update:
step 1: remove root access;
- reboot and hold volume down to get into fastboot mode
- connect to pc, and load original boot.img , I checked if that was the proper one by using “fastboot boot
boot.img” ( I checked if magisk was no longer installed, this was merely to find out if I used the proper boot.img, I knew
chances the update would install were slim, I tried… but no luck as expected…. )
- I connected to LMSA, to make a backup, and download the new rom.
- I went to fastboot mode again and flashed the boot by using the command “fastboot flash boot boot.img ( the “old/current” one, not the one from the downloaded new image”
“fastboot reboot”
Step 2:
so the phone booted, and I ran the update again. This time I had no issues installing it.
Step 3:
i extracted the new Boot.img from the rom downloaded by LMSA
I re patched the new boot.img with magisk, rebooted again, and and the update was complete.
this was done on the eu g8 power , for update qpe30.79.124 , but i guess this will work on all versions since the process is the same ...
for people reading this, and don’t have root / want root, just read this thread:

Confirming success with this. I downloaded the whole ZIP, extracted boot.img and used Magisk App's built-in feature to mod the boot img. Afterward, I reflashed boot partition via fastboot. Thanks, all!

Success on Sophia RETUS 80-51-5. Flashed 80-51-3 stock boot with fastboot, took update, extracted BOOT from 80-51-5, modified with Magisk and flashed the mod with fastboot. Back up and running.

I have twrp installed. Will this work?

No, I don't believe so.
3dekstron said:
I have twrp installed. Will this work?
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As far as I know you will also have to flash the stock recovery before updating... not sure if the recovery has to match the stock rom build, like the boot.img does. You could also flash the entire latest stock rom using LMSA to update.

pjottrr said:
Since you are rooted, you probably found out the OTA update won’t install.
after 3 % it crashes, and no update is installed.
So this is what I did to get the latest update:
step 1: remove root access;
- reboot and hold volume down to get into fastboot mode
- connect to pc, and load original boot.img , I checked if that was the proper one by using “fastboot boot
boot.img” ( I checked if magisk was no longer installed, this was merely to find out if I used the proper boot.img, I knew
chances the update would install were slim, I tried… but no luck as expected…. )
- I connected to LMSA, to make a backup, and download the new rom.
- I went to fastboot mode again and flashed the boot by using the command “fastboot flash boot boot.img ( the “old/current” one, not the one from the downloaded new image”
“fastboot reboot”
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What does this mean (from above) and what results are to be expected?
I checked if that was the proper one by using “fastboot boot
boot.img” ( I checked if magisk was no longer installed, this was merely to find out if I used the proper boot.img, I knew
chances the update would install were slim, I tried… but no luck as expected…. )
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I'm guessing that a fail is expected since original boot.img is no longer installed (ie, rather the patched version is installed). Hopefully someone can elaborate

Also in the case of the Magisk systemless root method, will OTA announcements occur even though they can't be installed without first unrooting?

I wonder if there is not a few steps that could be cut off and streamlined this method, for example why isnt uninstalling magisk enough, since magisk restores the boot.img, also it backs up the original boot.img so instead of going through the whole LMSA thing it can be just copied to storage and flashed in fastboot, right?

TaZeR369 said:
I wonder if there is not a few steps that could be cut off and streamlined this method, for example why isnt uninstalling magisk enough, since magisk restores the boot.img, also it backs up the original boot.img so instead of going through the whole LMSA thing it can be just copied to storage and flashed in fastboot, right?
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I just did that with a sofia retus phone on Android 11 for the new security update.
RPM31.Q1-54-13 to RPMS31.Q1-54-13-2.
1. Uninstall all Magisk modules and reboot
2. Uninstall Magisk and hit restore image
3. Uninstall Magisk completely and phone reboots
4. Accept OTA update (nervously)
5. Patch boot image with Magisk
6. Flash patched image with minimal adb and fastboot
7. Success!
this process does replace vanced youtube with factory youtube and youtube music, but it's easy to just replace them again in vanced manager.

[UNOFFICIAL][TWRP][Recovery] TWRP 3.3.1-0

1 . unlock BootLoader AND Root https://forum.xda-developers.com/v50-thinq/development/lg-v50-temp-root-exploit-via-cve-2020-t4098077
2. Download the required files ( twrp-installer-v3.3.1-V50_ab.zip )
View attachment twrp-installer-v3.3.1-V50_ab.zip
3.Install the corresponding TWRP flash module in Magisk Manager, remember not to restart
The module is one-time, and it will be deleted automatically after TWRP is successfully brushed in
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4.Re-swipe the Magisk 20.4 card package in Magisk Manager
5.Verify that TWRP is successfully installed
adb reboot recovery
6.Wait for the phone to restart to the TWRP interface, I believe everyone knows what this thing looks like
7.Disable_Dm-Verity can solve the problem of decryption failure after booting

Does this still have the touchscreen issue if you boot from OS to Recovery?

5dprince said:
1 . unlock BootLoader AND Root https://forum.xda-developers.com/v5...g-v50-temp-root-exploit-via-cve-2020-t4098077
2. Download the required files ( twrp-installer-v3.3.1-V50_ab.zip )
3.Install the corresponding TWRP flash module in Magisk Manager, remember not to restart
The module is one-time, and it will be deleted automatically after TWRP is successfully brushed in
4.Re-swipe the Magisk 20.4 card package in Magisk Manager
5.Verify that TWRP is successfully installed
adb reboot recovery
6.Wait for the phone to restart to the TWRP interface, I believe everyone knows what this thing looks like
7.Disable_Dm-Verity can solve the problem of decryption failure after booting
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Dude. You didn't say to flash magisk again, nor did you credit the author of the twrp. And touchscreen does not work with the adb command, so I do not know why you said to do that instead of the key combo...

Indeed, there are some problems with the touch screen in this TWRP version. Can anyone elaborate on how do I even boot into it with key combination? I've been fiddling with them for about half an hour before I dropped it on the carpet and it booted, and I had exactly one chance to flash everything before a reboot, I'd rather know what I pressed if I ever want to do that again.
UPD: getting into TWRP is almost like on v30: power+volUp, when logo appears you let go of power button and immediately press it again, then proceed to factory reset option which will boot you to TWRP. I'll leave it here in case somebody will google it later.
https://youtu.be/b1lnYdNxVMg

The issue with touch not always working in TWRP is that the stock kernel disables the touch driver when the boot reason is recovery (aka from adb reboot recovery), while via button combo, the reason isnt "recovery", so touch works in TWRP

Is there a way to get twrp image somewhere? If I now have unlocked bootloader, won't I be able to just flash it from fastboot?

Installed it but can't mount my internal storage in TWRP. Anyone else have this issue?

SGCMarkus said:
The issue with touch not always working in TWRP is that the stock kernel disables the touch driver when the boot reason is recovery (aka from adb reboot recovery), while via button combo, the reason isnt "recovery", so touch works in TWRP
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And what would be the combination of buttons to start the TWRP with active touch functionality? If I install TWRP from fastboot is it different than if I install it from QFIL?

Is there a way to get an img file so we can just flash TWRP from ADB instead using fastboot commands instead of having to use Magisk? I just plan on unlocking the bootloader for now on my Verizon V50 (LG450VM) and not rooting because their are patched Magisk files for that phone yet.

GeoFX said:
Is there a way to get an img file so we can just flash TWRP from ADB instead using fastboot commands instead of having to use Magisk? I just plan on unlocking the bootloader for now on my Verizon V50 (LG450VM) and not rooting because their are patched Magisk files for that phone yet.
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That would be great.

smitra420 said:
Installed it but can't mount my internal storage in TWRP. Anyone else have this issue?
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See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp_3-3-1-for-usa.4304847/.

GeoFX said:
Is there a way to get an img file so we can just flash TWRP from ADB instead using fastboot commands instead of having to use Magisk? I just plan on unlocking the bootloader for now on my Verizon V50 (LG450VM) and not rooting because their are patched Magisk files for that phone yet.
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is this available yet, for the LM-V500EM?

Didn't work for me 500N problem of decryption failure after booting, how to disable it?

didn't work for me LM-V500EM after boot twrp asks for decryption password ?

GeoFX said:
Is there a way to get an img file so we can just flash TWRP from ADB instead using fastboot commands instead of having to use Magisk? I just plan on unlocking the bootloader for now on my Verizon V50 (LG450VM) and not rooting because their are patched Magisk files for that phone yet.
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I don't think that's possible since this device does not have a separate recovery partition so this patch unpacks the boot ramdisk and injects twrp code there - not doable via fastboot.

antintin said:
Dude. You didn't say to flash magisk again, nor did you credit the author of the twrp. And touchscreen does not work with the adb command, so I do not know why you said to do that instead of the key combo...
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Exactly. The pictures no longer display and this magisk is different than the latest. Do we leave dmverity checked in magisk?
I rebooted before re flashing magisk again because I've never done this and its mind boggling to have to flash magisk twice (why couldn't it stick the first time or have an obvious option?). Anyway. Anyone know how to reverse the softbootloop these instructions result in!?!

How do I get root back after magisk flashed twrp and lied? When I go to recovery, its stock. Now when I replace boot_a with magisk patched in edl mode bootloop! This worked the first time why doesn't it any longer?

q-killer said:
How do I get root back after magisk flashed twrp and lied? When I go to recovery, its stock. Now when I replace boot_a with magisk patched in edl mode bootloop! This worked the first time why doesn't it any longer?
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Why would you want TWRP if you weren't going to replace the OS? Go into TWRP and flash something else, with Magisk as well.
For anyone reading, the button combo to get into TWRP is Vold down + power. As soon as LG Logo starts up, you release power for a second then go back to pressing it. Phone will ask if you want to erase data. Select yes, and yes. Phone will boot TWRP.

TPMJB said:
Why would you want TWRP if you weren't going to replace the OS? Go into TWRP and flash something else, with Magisk as well.
For anyone reading, the button combo to get into TWRP is Vold down + power. As soon as LG Logo starts up, you release power for a second then go back to pressing it. Phone will ask if you want to erase data. Select yes, and yes. Phone will boot TWRP.
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Thanks for this question, and advice on getting to recovery with keys, it's the only way to get touchscreen support in recovery, and it's a good question... unfortunately my phone no longer asks if I want to erase data for some odd reason when accessing recovery... this really tripped me up. I was trying to flash Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_03.04.2020.zip, but it was too late in this instance as system was already encrypted. so the mistake made was that I didn't disable dmverity, which needs to be done either before setup, or directly after first restart. Otherwise system starts encrypting and it seems boot_a is encrypted and can't be directly replaced via qfil, since it causes a bootloop at that point. I wasn't able to access and therefore fix NT-Code issue errors (observed after cross flashing) at this point either, so the key is to first backup or get a copy of vmeta_a and boot_a along with other key files, then flash engineering (eng_abl) in qfil so that fastboot can be accessed and then fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta_a-v50original.bin, place backed up boot_a on phone, patch with Majisk, copy back to pc, then flash patched boot with qfil or fastboot, Then fastboot flash abl_a abl_a(orig-nonENG).bin, also then restore ftm-original and modem_a/b-original with same method in fastboot or using qfil, rebot then *#*#4636#*#* choose automatic and NR/LTE/CDMA/EcDO/GSM/WCDMA , then append NT errors to /Product/OP/cust_path_mapptings.cfg following format there, and then finally flash twrp via magisk but don't reboot, and then reflash magisk.zip, and reboot. Finally, following guides for adaway, revanced, and wallet hiding should work. There are a ton of steps to this phone, especially sprint version.

i have lg v50 450 verizon model number lm-g850 android version 10 g85020j
does not read sim cards.
How to unlock the bootloader on it and flash it. Thank you !!!

How to root?

Hi everyone
My phone model is xt2075-3,I want to root
Can I directly flash the latest magisk(20.4) to get root permission after unlocking BL?

I've succeeded in getting root.The steps are as follows
1.Download the twrp for your mobile phone,and magisk20.4.zip,magisk 7.5.1.apk
2.Visit Motorola official unlock website to unlock BL
3.You have 2 choice,A.boot on twrp one time;B.flash twrp;I choose A
4.Whatever your choose,in the twrp,install magisk zip,after done,reboot system
Enjoy root!

If you use the Magisk Manager to patch the boot image manually, and then flash that through fastboot - will that work also?
(My phone has yet to arrive so can't test this just yet...)

Update : i got the 8gb ram 128gb varient and i could boot into twrp from fastboot but i cannot flash replacing stock recovery nor i can see the internal or external memory due to decryption error
However, i basically unlocked boot loader and booted in fast boot then i flashed the patched boot.img ( installed magisk apk and added the stock boot.img inside the phone to patch it) then copy it back to pc and flashed it in fastboot mode and now i got root access
NOTE : if you happen to do something wrong you cannot use rescue and backup software to restore your phone to stock again ... flash stock boot.img in fastboot first so the software will recognize the phone back again

sniper9911 said:
Update : i got the 8gb ram 128gb varient and i could boot into twrp from fastboot but i cannot flash replacing stock recovery nor i can see the internal or external memory due to decryption error
However, i basically unlocked boot loader and booted in fast boot then i flashed the patched boot.img ( installed magisk apk and added the stock boot.img inside the phone to patch it) then copy it back to pc and flashed it in fastboot mode and now i got root access
NOTE : if you happen to do something wrong you cannot use rescue and backup software to restore your phone to stock again ... flash stock boot.img in fastboot first so the software will recognize the phone back again
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where did you find the boot.img and the patched one?
Thanks

Mr.Krulez said:
where did you find the boot.img and the patched one?
Thanks
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Get the full stock image by downloading rescue and smart assistant app from lenovo which supports moto phones ... Do login and get the fastboot rescue option while plugging your phone in the pc in fastboot mode .. then it will download it full firmware for your varient
Becareful that continue to flash the firmware will wipe your phone completely
After that get a copy of the boot.img file ... Copy it to the internal memory and install magisk manager apk from its official github site ... Now patch the boot.img you copied in your phone inside the magisk app then copy it back to your pc
Lear how to flash it from fastboot
Flash it
Done .. you are now rooted by patched boot.img with stock recovery !
Sent from my moto g 5G plus using Tapatalk
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Thank you for the answer but if I want to just root my phone I only need to flash magisk right? i don't need the patched boot.img?
sorry to bother you but the last phone I used supersu withouth flashing anything else than the recovery

Hi Guys,
my device is a/b device, bootloader unlocked, could you please kindly advise to flash twrp
what is the fastboot command, i use fastboot flash recovery twrp.img and i get a bootloop . the command fastboot boot twrp.img runs twrp onece and its fine, but how do i flash it please?
thanks and kind regards

emanuel said:
what is the fastboot command, i use fastboot flash recovery twrp.img and i get a bootloop . the command fastboot boot twrp.img runs twrp onece and its fine, but how do i flash it please?
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I think the flash method fails because there is no partition called "recovery" - as an A/B device it looks like there are two:
Code:
nairo:/ $ ls -l /dev/block/by-name/ | grep recovery
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 1970-05-20 07:34 recovery_a -> /dev/block/sdd20
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 1970-05-20 07:34 recovery_b -> /dev/block/sdf20
if you have the Magisk zip file on the internal storage you can use the "fastboot boot twrp.img" method to flash it from there (for some reason TWRP can't see the SD card on my device)

Now for my question... my rooted (UK Retail) device has indicated that there is an OTA update:
I've tried using the method described here to restore the boot partition to stock so that it doesn't interfere with the process, but it fails (see attached images).
Does anyone know of a working method? I have downloaded the full (2+GB) update so am prepared to flash that (and restore everything else from backups) if necessary - but would rather not if it can be avoided...
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xth88312 said:
I've succeeded in getting root.The steps are as follows
1.Download the twrp for your mobile phone,and magisk20.4.zip,magisk 7.5.1.apk
2.Visit Motorola official unlock website to unlock BL
3.You have 2 choice,A.boot on twrp one time;B.flash twrp;I choose A
4.Whatever your choose,in the twrp,install magisk zip,after done,reboot system
Enjoy root!
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Hi @xth88312 ,
can you give the link you used to download TWRP for Moto XT2075-3?

I unlocked my phone through the official Motorola site:
Unlocking the Bootloader | Motorola Support US
Visit the customer support page to view user guides, FAQs, bluetooth pairing, software downloads, drivers, tutorials and to get repair and contact us information.
motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com
I downloaded the latest Magisk and MagiskManager in the same directory from
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
I downloaded the original firmware from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/ and extracted the boot.img in the same directory, then issued, through the ADB connection:
Code:
adb install ./MagiskManager-*.apk
adb push ./boot.img /sdcard/Download/
(Replace the star as needed)
I opened MagiskManager app (you need to be connected to the Internet) and in the Magisk card I tapped Install > "Select and Patch a File". I browsed for and selected /sdcard/Download/boot.img and tapped "Let's go". A patched image /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched_*.img is created. Then, through the ADB connection, I issued:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched_*.img
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_*.img
fastboot reboot
At reboot, the phone was rooted.

boringtech said:
Hi @xth88312 ,
can you give the link you used to download TWRP for Moto XT2075-3?
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[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP 3.5.0.0
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and...
forum.xda-developers.com
thats the link for twrp for moto g 5g plus..
use at own risk as i havent tried it myself so im not responsible for bricked devices etc...FLASH AT OWN RISK....

Mr.Krulez said:
Thank you for the answer but if I want to just root my phone I only need to flash magisk right? i don't need the patched boot.img?
sorry to bother you but the last phone I used supersu withouth flashing anything else than the recovery
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Mr.Krulez said:
Thank you for the answer but if I want to just root my phone I only need to flash magisk right? i don't need the patched boot.img?
sorry to bother you but the last phone I used supersu withouth flashing anything else than the recovery
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youll have to patch bo
Mr.Krulez said:
Thank you for the answer but if I want to just root my phone I only need to flash magisk right? i don't need the patched boot.img?
sorry to bother you but the last phone I used supersu withouth flashing anything else than the recovery
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you need to
Mr.Krulez said:
Thank you for the answer but if I want to just root my phone I only need to flash magisk right? i don't need the patched boot.img?
sorry to bother you but the last phone I used supersu withouth flashing anything else than the recovery
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youll need the patched boot.img to gain root, thats how ive had to root all my moto phones ive had, never been able to just flash supersu etc, someone will jump in if im wrong but as far as i know you need to patch the boot.img....
Remember everything you do is at your own risk i take no responsibility for.what you do with your device

[Simple method] Root N10 5G using Magisk for factory stock

First, as you might now, I am not liable if your phone would be bricked or damaged after this tutorial.
This method has worked perfectly for on my phone, which: OnePlus Nord N10 5G from Metro by T-Mobile. Build Number: 11.0.1.BE88CF. And it should work any rom stock
This tutorial is inspired by andreas__ from this topic. I recommend to take a quick glance before processing here.
General Info:
You need adb and fastboot installed and should know how to use it
You must do this process only once, afterwards you can follow the OTA survival steps
You need to factory hard reset the phone (very important)
Unlock the bootloader
If you are using locked metro by T-Mobile phone, make sure to request the "unlock token" in order to unlock the bootloader.
Google "How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus Phones | Unlocked and T-Mobile Variants" for the instructions
After you have unlocked the bootloader using this command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
The data will be wiped and it will do the factory reset
Create the boot image:
You need to pull out a clean boot image from your phone. I have used TWRP to do that
flash the latest twrp for this phone:
[TWRP][3.5.2_10][Billie]TWRP for Oneplus Nord N10 5G [BETA]
Use this command to flash it:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery Twrp_3.5.2-10_EduardoA3677-billie_OxygenOs11_Android11.img
boot the phone to twrp recovery, then head to:
Backup > select "Boot (96MB)" > Swipe to Backup
The boot image will be generated in the internal storage under the name "boot.emmc.win"
root and patch the image:
Restart the phone to the system, then download the latest magisk app
Make sure to allow "USB debugging" from the developer Options
Install and open the magisk app then tap on "install" (very top)
tap on "select and patch a file"
select "boot.emmc.win" which is the image that was generated by twrp
Magisk will patch it and place it in the download folder under the name "magisk_patched-23000_Obpf5.img"
Copy the patched image into ADB folder in your PC
flash the patched image:
Reboot the phone into bootloader mode
Then flash the patched image:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-23000_Obpf5.img
Reboot the phone into the system
Hurray! your phone now is officially rooted. You're welcome
I hope you find my instructions useful.

Reserved !!

hamooz92 said:
First, as you might now, I am not liable if your phone would be bricked or damaged after this tutorial.
This method has worked perfectly for on my phone, which: OnePlus Nord N10 5G from Metro by T-Mobile. Build Number: 11.0.1.BE88CF. And it should work any rom stock
This tutorial is inspired by andreas__ from this topic. I recommend to take a quick glance before processing here.
General Info:
You need adb and fastboot installed and should know how to use it
You must do this process only once, afterwards you can follow the OTA survival steps
You need to factory hard reset the phone (very important)
Unlock the bootloader
If you are using locked metro by T-Mobile phone, make sure to request the "unlock token" in order to unlock the bootloader.
Google "How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus Phones | Unlocked and T-Mobile Variants" for the instructions
After you have unlocked the bootloader using this command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
The data will be wiped and it will do the factory reset
Create the boot image:
You need to pull out a clean boot image from your phone. I have used TWRP to do that
flash the latest twrp for this phone:
[TWRP][3.5.2_10][Billie]TWRP for Oneplus Nord N10 5G [BETA]
Use this command to flash it:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery Twrp_3.5.2-10_EduardoA3677-billie_OxygenOs11_Android11.img
boot the phone to twrp recovery, then head to:
Backup > select "Boot (96MB)" > Swipe to Backup
The boot image will be generated in the internal storage under the name "boot.emmc.win"
root and patch the image:
Restart the phone to the system, then download the latest magisk app
Make sure to allow "USB debugging" from the developer Options
Install and open the magisk app then tap on "install" (very top)
tap on "select and patch a file"
select "boot.emmc.win" which is the image that was generated by twrp
Magisk will patch it and place it in the download folder under the name "magisk_patched-23000_Obpf5.img"
Copy the patched image into ADB folder in your PC
flash the patched image:
Reboot the phone into bootloader mode
Then flash the patched image:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-23000_Obpf5.img
Reboot the phone into the system
Hurray! your phone now is officially rooted. You're welcome
I hope you find my instructions useful.
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Hate to tell you this but if using twrp just rename magisk apk to magisk zip and install zip it auto patches to the right slot for you and you just confirm the install via magisk in android

scottlam1 said:
Hate to tell you this but if using twrp just rename magisk apk to magisk zip and install zip it auto patches to the right slot for you and you just confirm the install via magisk in android
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Exactly.

I lost root after the forced OTA on July 31/August 1. Today I followed this guide to install twrp, factory reset, then installed Magisk by renaming the APK and flashing within TWRP. However the SafetyNet check showed "Attestation Failed." I enabled MagiskHide and rebooted, and now pass SafetyNet.
Thank you for this very simple and useful guide. I was able to root with no loss of userdata, saving a lot of time that would otherwise go into creating a backup.

scottlam1 said:
Hate to tell you this but if using twrp just rename magisk apk to magisk zip and install zip it auto patches to the right slot for you and you just confirm the install via magisk in android
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I don't understand

bgfal3 said:
I don't understand
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They are saying rename magisk from apk to zip and flash it in TWRP

bgfal3 said:
I don't understand
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Just rename the APK to .zip extention and install through zip installer in twrp

iam almost ready to root my device i have both zip files from adreas tutorial on how root it.
where those zips files need to be in order to flash it?
cmd can be used, sorry iam new to this.

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You need to get the unlock token first
Here is the instructions:
https://www.oneplus.com/support/answer/detail/op588

raginhomosapien said:
I lost root after the forced OTA on July 31/August 1. Today I followed this guide to install twrp, factory reset, then installed Magisk by renaming the APK and flashing within TWRP. However the SafetyNet check showed "Attestation Failed." I enabled MagiskHide and rebooted, and now pass SafetyNet.
Thank you for this very simple and useful guide. I was able to root with no loss of userdata, saving a lot of time that would otherwise go into creating a backup.
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Glad it worked for you. You're welcome

Why it wait forever for attached device, even removing and reconnecting phone?

Rulesless said:
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Why it wait forever for attached device, even removing and reconnecting phone?
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You have to be in fastboot mode before you can flash the recovery. Reboot into fastboot by typing "adb reboot fastboot" (without the quotes). Your phone should then reboot into fastboot mode. NOW, assuming you have already unlocked your bootloader, you can flash the recovery.

If anyone is still having the OEM unlocking greyed out issue, you need to do the device unlock from your phone, select request permanent unlocks then your device will reboot, from there you can then head back into dev options and you will be able to OEM unlock. Hope this helps seems not a lot of people realize this I hunted for the answer all over only to happen upon it when I was about to say forget it.

wcoolj said:
If anyone is still having the OEM unlocking greyed out issue, you need to do the device unlock from your phone, select request permanent unlocks then your device will reboot, from there you can then head back into dev options and you will be able to OEM unlock. Hope this helps seems not a lot of people realize this I hunted for the answer all over only to happen upon it when I was about to say forget it.
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Just to add to this.....If you are unable to use device unlock because you have not met your carrier's requirements to do so yet you can use the script at this thread and it will open up oem unlock even if your phone is not eligible yet.

I have the N20. No twrp. Flashed a patched boot.img and lost radios. No wifi Bluetooth or sim)mobile data. Hoping that the platform is similar enough that someone could help me recover my device. Phone was sim locked, not sure if that's the issue. I forgot to run the command from the debloat script after flashing the unlock token, shouldn't have rushed this. I don't have a backup of anything though. Was trying to get root to back up everything. Factory resetting did nothing to fix the issue

PsYk0n4uT said:
Factory resetting did nothing to fix the issue
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LOL never does at this level, just wipes cache and user partition, but nothing of value where we play- the assumption is you (or the bad guys) can't figure out how to write to the system, boot, etc partitions. (snicker).
So the good news is if you can find the EDL image, and follow the procedure to reflash the phone... it should restore everything for you.

(To be clear @PsYk0n4uT I linked you to the N10 EDL thread, not the N20...)

Thanks. So my issue so far. I don't think there is even a stock firmware posted anywhere. Though there is a backup of another device posted. How would I go about finding the EDL files for mine? Can one be created? Or would I need to source that from OnePlus or wait on someone to do that? I actually wasn't aware that I could boot the boot omg without flashing it to test it out first