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[Q] Is Moto G safe to root?

Hi, as the title states, is the new moto g safe to root despite the various bugs and issues with the recovery?

mahendru1992 said:
Hi, as the title states, is the new moto g safe to root despite the various bugs and issues with the recovery?
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Yea go ahead. Its totally safe to root. No issues or bugs faced till now. Follow this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/guide-root-moto-g-2nd-gen-2014-t2874245/
I have rooted and flashed TWRP v 2.8.0.1. I am hoping someone compiles a working CWM recovery for our device.

mahendru1992 said:
Hi, as the title states, is the new moto g safe to root despite the various bugs and issues with the recovery?
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Yes you can root and unlock boot loader but I think the guy who posted it pulled the recovery part and closed his thread due to recovery bug issues.

Okay I will, thanks.
Though what's strange is the version number. I went to the official site of TWRP and the version was 2.8.0.0, but on the root thread, the version is 2.8.0.1.

Better use this recovery i found somewhere (image file, use flashify). With 2.8.0.1 i wasn't eable to create backups
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B0AbMwIJ-N7xM25CdjlQOUl2Qlk/edit

marcviado said:
Yes you can root and unlock boot loader but I think the guy who posted it pulled the recovery part and closed his thread due to recovery bug issues.
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Yup current TWRP v2.8 has some issues while flashing KK ROMS and taking too much time to clear cache. The device reboots automatically while taking a TWRP system backup.
We need a CWM recovery ASAP :fingers-crossed:
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KingGehl said:
Better use this recovery i found somewhere (image file, use flashify). With 2.8.0.1 i wasn't eable to create backups
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B0AbMwIJ-N7xM25CdjlQOUl2Qlk/edit
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Same here.
Thanks a ton I wanted to rollback to the previous version. I didnt have the latest system backup after the OTA update.

KingGehl said:
Better use this recovery i found somewhere (image file, use flashify). With 2.8.0.1 i wasn't eable to create backups
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B0AbMwIJ-N7xM25CdjlQOUl2Qlk/edit
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No problems with this one right?

mahendru1992 said:
No problems with this one right?
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v2.7 is relatively bugless as compared to v2.8

mahendru1992 said:
No problems with this one right?
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Nope, works as expected

Okay, I need a little help here. I flashed the old twrp via fastboot but then got the mismatched partition size error. Well I thought what the hell, and I selected recovery from the menu, but the problem is that the phone doesn't go into recovery, just reboots. What should I do?
EDIT: I also tried rebooting via recovery when the phone wasn't connected to the laptop. If i press the power button on any of the options - normal powerup, recovery, factory or barcodes - the phone switches off.
EDIT 2: I tried getting into recovery via adb, but all I get is a 'no command' message when the phone reboots. A quick google search showed me that the no command message means that the phone still has the stock recovery. It seems like twrp isn't flashing. Any ideas!?

Xperia SP Does not boot after CWM 12.1 flash

Xperia sp First root, flash and... crash!
Hi all,
at last I got my first root.... Warranty was ended on my Xperia SP so I decided to give a chance to Lollipop.
Started with root (veeery smooth, towelroot and superSU), then CWM to have a good parachute, and after all, CM12 (plus googleApps and a couple more fixes found in this site).
Let's say... almost eveerything ok when I realized that a CM 12.1 was issued and wanted to give a chance to this too.
And now the real troubles started, mainly because of CWM.
The phone didn't boot anymore in recovery mode, so I even wasn't able to recover my backup, trying to reinstall CWM, the batch stated that version was unknown. So, it deleted the existing files.
I was able to reinstall them modifying a line checking version (added || IS_CM12)
This was the only way to take back my deart recovery menu.
But seems it waqsn't a good idea.... bricked. Jumping up&down the net to pick back the previous release of android via Flashtool, at last seems I found it.
Of course, as soon as restored, I'll try again, nut I think that there's a basilar problem: CMW is not done to work with CM12, is it? And if so, which other solutions will I have, should I need again a recover or a new version?
Thank you all for reading till here
Cheers
Raff

Use TWRP from now on no matter what ROM you use.
Install Rashr from here: https://mega.nz/#!lxVHjBZR!24FtZk7h8vp07TML489hujJsTYOzUzGWXLoDwWlEHMw
Then flash recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-twrp-f2fs-support-xperia-sp-huashan-t3150230

I prefer philz touch

So both of you prefer other than CWM? Just askling since almost all update tutorials moention CWM as the first option...
Thank you!

Actually yeah!
and CWM is outdated, it can be used with JB/KK I guess, but almost all Lollipop devs recommend using TWRP/Philz.

Bootloader unlocked?
How could I check if bootloader is already unlocked since it's one of the prereqs for TWRP?
I verified that unlock is allowed, but before going ahead asking Sony the code, maybe it's useless? It's already rooted...
Thanks guys!

Raf3000 said:
How could I check if bootloader is already unlocked since it's one of the prereqs for TWRP?
I verified that unlock is allowed, but before going ahead asking Sony the code, maybe it's useless? It's already rooted...
Thanks guys!
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Why would it be useless?
Go ahead and ask for the code,
and it should say something like "Bootloader unlocked: Yes" or "Bootloader Unlock: Done" on the service menu after you unlock it.
and don't forget to backup TA Partition before Unlocking.

Zenith said:
Why would it be useless?
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I'm sorry, I didn't explain, I mean IF the phone is already unlocked it's useless asking the code.
From service menu -> configuration -> rooting status I have Bootolader Unlock allowed: yes
and don't forget to backup TA Partition before Unlocking.
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Ok... How could I backup it if I still don't have TWRP installed?
Sorry if silly questions...
Thanks

"Bootloader Unlock allowed: yes" means that your bootloader is still locked, and you can unlock it if you want.
..and about TA Backup, read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
and it's okay, everyone is a noob at the beginning
Hit thanks if I helped!

I did it!
Great! Unlocked and TA backupped. Now, TWRP.
Now, I know, I'm going to be boring... to be honest I'd like the graphics of Sony, but I'd like to upgrade to 5 too, so, I could proceed with CM12.1, and I'll have 5.1.1 but not "Sony style", or I could try smthg like customized ROM (don't remember the name, should retrieve my browsing history) based on CM12.1 but keeping Xperia Z series style...
What's your advice?
Thanks a lot

uhm... no... no TWRP...
rashr says that flash went ok, but when I ask to restart in recovery, it rtats as usual. And I can't see TWRP logo in the home page of rashr...

If you want Xperia styled appearance and a stable ROM,
Try any CM12.1 based ROM like AICP and use Xperia Z4 Theme
or 'StryFlex' if you want Sony's Official Xperia Lollipop UI, but it's not 100% stable yet, so I'd suggest you to use AICP.
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Raf3000 said:
uhm... no... no TWRP...
rashr says that flash went ok, but when I ask to restart in recovery, it rtats as usual. And I can't see TWRP logo in the home page of rashr...
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did you install Rashr from playstore? or from the link I posted?

Zenith said:
If you want Xperia styled appearance and a stable ROM,
Try any CM12.1 based ROM like AICP and use Xperia Z4 Theme
or 'StryFlex' if you want Sony's Official Xperia Lollipop UI, but it's not 100% stable yet, so I'd suggest you to use AICP.
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I agree, I prefer more stable so I think I'll go with the first option
did you install Rashr from playstore? or from the link I posted?
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Actually, no, I used playstore. Removed and installed the link's one. Flash took some seconds more, it seemed a real flash, but at reboot notihing changed, non recovery boot.
But... I can see a fraction of second before the logo Sony a kind of menu, I can imagine it's TWRP, but I don't understand why it doesn't stop there...

Raf3000 said:
I agree, I prefer more stable so I think I'll go with the first option
Actually, no, I used playstore. Removed and installed the link's one. Flash took some seconds more, it seemed a real flash, but at reboot notihing changed, non recovery boot.
But... I can see a fraction of second before the logo Sony a kind of menu, I can imagine it's TWRP, but I don't understand why it doesn't stop there...
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When you see the sony logo, or watch the LED light up, press volume down button to Enter TWRP.
and try a few times if you can't get into it the first time.

Zenith said:
When you see the sony logo, or watch the LED light up, press volume down button to Enter TWRP.
and try a few times if you can't get into it the first time.
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Ok, I'll try, strange is that I donwloaded "quick boot" exactly to avoid this rush against the time, and reboot in recovery mode has this behaviour. I'll try in simple way now.

Raf3000 said:
Ok, I'll try, strange is that I donwloaded "quick boot" exactly to avoid this rush against the time, and reboot in recovery mode has this behaviour. I'll try in simple way now.
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Whichever suits you
Do a full wipe and flash tangerine after flashing the ROM,
Don't reboot before flashing tangerine as you'll be stuck with the Cyanogen recovery.

Zenith said:
Whichever suits you
Do a full wipe and flash tangerine after flashing the ROM,
Don't reboot before flashing tangerine as you'll be stuck with the Cyanogen recovery.
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Nope... I'm still stuck at recovery point, I cannot access, I can't stop the boot... i hate it!!

You're stuck in a bootloop?
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Raf3000 said:
Nope... I'm still stuck at recovery point, I cannot access, I can't stop the boot... i hate it!!
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If you're stuck in a bootloop, then turn off your phone (using the button on the back)
Download and flash this via 'fastboot mode' on Flashtool,
Your phone won't boot, but you'll be able to get in recovery by pressing the vol down.
and if your phone doesn't have much charge left, then leave it on charge for sometime after flashing the .elf file.

Nono thank's God.
I'm stuck because I can't update, since I have no chance to access the recovery menu: it brings me directly to original phone. No Rashr (store or linked), no dd ... nothing seems to work for recovery. I'm afraid that if I'll execute the batch for CWM_SP_4.4.1 it will work, but I'll be again at the very bad point of 2 days ago after flashed...

Raf3000 said:
Nono thank's God.
I'm stuck because I can't update, since I have no chance to access the recovery menu: it brings me directly to original phone. No Rashr (store or linked), no dd ... nothing seems to work for recovery. I'm afraid that if I'll execute the batch for CWM_SP_4.4.1 it will work, but I'll be again at the very bad point of 2 days ago after flashed...
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That will work too, and I think that will be easier for you to install and enter recovery.
Install that, reboot, press vol. down button when you see the fourth light (probably blue).

[ROOT] SuperSU

This thread was originally for Pixel-specific rooting instructions, but by now the SuperSU ZIP and TWRP are fully supported:
- Fastboot boot TWRP
- Install latest SuperSU ZIP (v2.79-SR3 at the time of writing)
Note that at this time I recommend against fastboot flashing TWRP. With the Pixel's new partition layout, the recovery files are inside the boot partition, and so is SuperSU. If you flash both, SuperSU's internal boot image backup will not be of the original boot image, but of TWRP. This means that neither the 'full unroot' option in SuperSU, nor incremental OTA update through FlashFire, will work as expected.
OR
- Use CF-Auto-Root for Pixel (not released at the time of writing, but should be released soon)

Thank you once again for root, do you finally get to enjoy your new Pixel?

Woooooooooooooo! I am so fricken excited for this.

can someonone please post the exact steps they are using?
I just unlocked my bootloader. then tried flashing the root-boot img file, it did the reboots, but when i complete android setup, theres no SuperSU and if i install the .apk, it still does not detect root...
just reflashed stock boot.img, locked and unlocked bootloader. waiting for instrustion.
thanks!

Here is everything you need.
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can someonone please post the exact steps they are using?
I just unlocked my bootloader. then tried flashing the root-boot img file, it did the reboots, but when i complete android setup, theres no SuperSU and if i install the .apk, it still does not detect root...
just reflashed stock boot.img, locked and unlocked bootloader. waiting for instrustion.
thanks!
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http://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/
Here is everything you need.

Once again you're the man Chainfire, thanks for all your hard work
- An unnamed tester needed to do the whole thing twice for the root to stick. While I assume this was Jeff's own fault, we can never be sure. -lol
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spunks3 said:
can someonone please post the exact steps they are using?
I just unlocked my bootloader. then tried flashing the root-boot img file, it did the reboots, but when i complete android setup, theres no SuperSU and if i install the .apk, it still does not detect root...
just reflashed stock boot.img, locked and unlocked bootloader. waiting for instrustion.
thanks!
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According to the post..
The images for the Pixels need to be 'fastboot boot'ed, not flashed. After a few minutes (have patience) and a couple of (automatic) reboots, Android should boot fully rooted. Read the README in the ZIP.

clockcycle said:
Once again you're the man Chainfire, thanks for all your hard work
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According to the post..
The images for the Pixels need to be 'fastboot boot'ed, not flashed. After a few minutes (have patience) and a couple of (automatic) reboots, Android should boot fully rooted. Read the README in the ZIP.
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needed to set everything up and enable usb debugging - thennnn boot into bootloader and flash boot-to-root.img.
all is well!

Running just fine, thank you Chainfire!
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Worked like a charm! Thanks @Chainfire. I had just posted my pixel up for sale. Guess I'll keep it a while longer.

root issues
Pixel 32gig bought from google store unlocked bootloader and did as tutorial said, i have superSU icon but not asking for root privilage, apps saying no root?

You are the best Chainfire I've met today.
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mrnovanova said:
Worked like a charm! Thanks @Chainfire. I had just posted my pixel up for sale. Guess I'll keep it a while longer.
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And I was eyeing a 5X... maybe not now!

So far when I flash EX kernel root stops working and when I reboot the phone to root it again kernel reverts back to stock. Lol! Guess I can't have both.

mrnovanova said:
So far when I flash EX kernel root stops working and when I reboot the phone to root it again kernel reverts back to stock. Lol! Guess I can't have both.
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You're doing something wrong, it all works fine.
fastboot flash ElementalX and then fastboot boot Chainfire's boot-to-root.img

flar2 said:
You're doing something wrong, it all works fine.
fastboot flash ElementalX and then fastboot boot Chainfire's boot-to-root.img
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Yup. It seems I was just booting the kernel image without flashing it. All good now followed directions on your last post where you say fastboot flash boot and not fastboot boot. I think that made all the difference.
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More donations to come, after I return from Cruise

Will Xposed framework work? Or do we need to wait for twrp?

maflin18 said:
Will Xposed framework work? Or do we need to wait for twrp?
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I'm wondering the same thing, but I'm pretty certain we need twrp. From what I understand there's a working version out there for the pixels, so it shouldn't be long before it's released.
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do i have to use fastboot boot boot-to-root.img or do i have to put it in slot a?

varun.gid said:
do i have to use fastboot boot boot-to-root.img or do i have to put it in slot a?
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Slot a for kernel and fastboot boot boot-to-root for root worked for me.
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maflin18 said:
Will Xposed framework work? Or do we need to wait for twrp?
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Why ask the same question in more than one thread ?
Have you even read anything in the xposed thread ?
Your answer is in the xposed thread, not here
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How to root stock rom?

Hello,
i'm on Oxygen OS4.0.2, is there any way to root my phone without unlocking the bootloader and flashing twrp then superuser... etc?

bfm.95 said:
Hello,
i'm on Oxygen OS4.0.2, is there any way to root my phone without unlocking the bootloader and flashing twrp then superuser... etc?
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Nope

the_rooter said:
Nope
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Well, I read somewhere that you can root it without pc and with stock recovery by downloading a zip and renaming it to update.zip then flash it, is that right?
**UPDATE**
i unlocked my bootloader then flash twrp using the toolkit but when i boot to twrp recovery it stuck at logo screen, why?

bfm.95 said:
Well, I read somewhere that you can root it without pc and with stock recovery by downloading a zip and renaming it to update.zip then flash it, is that right?
**UPDATE**
i unlocked my bootloader then flash twrp using the toolkit but when i boot to twrp recovery it stuck at logo screen, why?
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Learn adb fastboot and try that. 9 out of 10 times toolkits give issues.

the_rooter said:
Learn adb fastboot and try that. 9 out of 10 times toolkits give issues.
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I think the problem is with this version of twrp because I tried to flash it without the toolkit and I got the same result, probably it's not working on 4.0.2

bfm.95 said:
I think the problem is with this version of twrp because I tried to flash it without the toolkit and I got the same result, probably it's not working on 4.0.2
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What version did you TWRP flash?
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the_rooter said:
Learn adb fastboot and try that. 9 out of 10 times toolkits give issues.
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Why would toolkits give issues!!?

Midomad said:
What version did you TWRP flash?
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I flashed 3.0.3-1 the one which came with the toolkit

bfm.95 said:
I flashed 3.0.3-1 the one which came with the toolkit
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How much time did you wait for TWRP to boot?
A device that is 30 gb full could take 10 minutes to boot!

Midomad said:
How much time did you wait for TWRP to boot?
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I didn't know that I should wait! But I waited like 2-3 mins

bfm.95 said:
I didn't know that I should wait! But I waited like 2-3 mins
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Just wait a few more time and let me know..

Midomad said:
Just wait a few more time and let me know..
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Okay I'll try when I'm home

Midomad said:
What version did you TWRP flash?
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Why would toolkits give issues!!?
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For your toolkit issue. I seen far too many times toolkit mess up for a user, and not work, and the user comes here looking for help to get their phone fixed, and they didn't take the time to learn adb/fastboot. Toolkits can be a good thing, but at the same time they can give a issue.

Midomad said:
Just wait a few more time and let me know..
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I flashed twrp 3.0.3.0 and it worked but I couldn't flash supersu from my phone or adb sideload
**UPDATE**
i put the supersu zip in my phone but i can't reach the internal memory in twrp also i couldn't flash using sideload, when i type adb devices i get message (list of devices attached) then i went to enable mtp from twrp and typed adb devices and it recognized now, then i went to flash supersu via sideload and i got this message (error: device not found)
so is there any way to flash supersu?
**update**
i flashed twrp 3.0.3-1 again and i waited more time and it worked and i flashed supersu and everything works , sorry for being annoying and thanks for everything guys

Stuck at TWRP after OTA

Hi Guys,
I'm stuck on TWRP after stupidly downloading the latest OTA and I don't know what to do!
Phone won't boot normal, just goes off, but wil still boot in TWRP
Situation:
- Bootloader, Fastboot and TWRP wil load.
- Device seen by windows
- Zip install in TWRP gets stuck at 'patching zip unconditionally'
- Another zip flashes, but gets stuck at the end, no reboot option (or was I to hasty? )
Can someone please point me in the right direction? I don't care if I lose data, just want my phone back!
Not helping:
Saying i'm a dipsh-t I know, I know, I will do better in the future, for now, help a brother out please

sndr1384 said:
Hi Guys,
I'm stuck on TWRP after stupidly downloading the latest OTA and I don't know what to do!
Phone won't boot normal, just goes off, but wil still boot in TWRP
Situation:
- Bootloader, Fastboot and TWRP wil load.
- Device seen by windows
- Zip install in TWRP gets stuck at 'patching zip unconditionally'
- Another zip flashes, but gets stuck at the end, no reboot option (or was I to hasty? )
Can someone please point me in the right direction? I don't care if I lose data, just want my phone back!
Not helping:
Saying i'm a dipsh-t I know, I know, I will do better in the future, for now, help a brother out please
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downloading the ota wont cause this. Did u try doing the update after it downloaded?
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sndr1384 said:
Hi Guys,
I'm stuck on TWRP after stupidly downloading the latest OTA and I don't know what to do!
Phone won't boot normal, just goes off, but wil still boot in TWRP
Situation:
- Bootloader, Fastboot and TWRP wil load.
- Device seen by windows
- Zip install in TWRP gets stuck at 'patching zip unconditionally'
- Another zip flashes, but gets stuck at the end, no reboot option (or was I to hasty? )
Can someone please point me in the right direction? I don't care if I lose data, just want my phone back!
Not helping:
Saying i'm a dipsh-t I know, I know, I will do better in the future, for now, help a brother out please
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Make sure u are one 3.0.4-1 twrp.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-official-twrp-oneplus-3-3t-t3543391
go to the second post on this thread and download full zip of 4.0.3 and the use mtp while in twrp and proceed to follow the steps on how to install a rom.
do a factory reset
transfer file to phone and install.

the_rooter said:
downloading the ota wont cause this. Did u try doing the update after it downloaded?
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Make sure u are one 3.0.4-1 twrp.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-official-twrp-oneplus-3-3t-t3543391
go to the second post on this thread and download full zip of 4.0.3 and the use mtp while in twrp and proceed to follow the steps on how to install a rom.
do a factory reset
transfer file to phone and install.
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OK Thanks, That seemed to be it,
Back on 4.0.3 now, but with stock recovery so no root acces..
Now i should read the fist post to get root acces again?
Once again, thanks for the quick response, most of the times i'm just to afraid to go out and flashing right and left

sndr1384 said:
OK Thanks, That seemed to be it,
Back on 4.0.3 now, but with stock recovery so no root acces..
Now i should read the fist post to get root acces again?
Once again, thanks for the quick response, most of the times i'm just to afraid to go out and flashing right and left
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use the toolkit to flash TWRP and Super SU

TimFlex said:
just reflash super Su through TWRP
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I've lost TWRP and its has stock recovery again.
Guess I have to install it again?

sndr1384 said:
I've lost TWRP and its has stock recovery again.
Guess I have to install it again?
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Sorry I miss read your post...
Just use the toolkit to flash twrp and SU.

sndr1384 said:
OK Thanks, That seemed to be it,
Back on 4.0.3 now, but with stock recovery so no root acces..
Now i should read the fist post to get root acces again?
Once again, thanks for the quick response, most of the times i'm just to afraid to go out and flashing right and left
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use the toolkit as a last resort. use adb and flash via fastboot twrp 3.0.4-1