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Android 4.4 KitKat installation failed on nexus 7 (2012)

Hello,
I had a problem with my nexus 7 today, hope someone will help me.
Today i got a notification that says, new android system has been downloaded.. touch to install..
So i tapped the notification, and if anyone who has nexus 7 and got an updated before.. he will know exactly mo problem.
So i clicked the button "reboot and install".. my device has been rebooted .. and there was that screen like cmd in Windows.. i remember some messages from it "MD5 not found" then the the deviced booted and didn't get Android kitkat update.
Information about my nexus 7 device:
1) It's rooted.
2) I've Android 4.3.
My Questions are:
1) How can i get that notification another time to try install it again?
2) When i go to Recovery.. Install.. I see the ZIP file for Android 4.4, it's name was "kataski" i think, my question if i flashed that ZIP file.. means i've installed kitkat manually, then i'll lose my auto updates?
Waiting for the reply.
Thanks

Mob_Dev said:
Hello,
I had a problem with my nexus 7 today, hope someone will help me.
Today i got a notification that says, new android system has been downloaded.. touch to install..
So i tapped the notification, and if anyone who has nexus 7 and got an updated before.. he will know exactly mo problem.
So i clicked the button "reboot and install".. my device has been rebooted .. and there was that screen like cmd in Windows.. i remember some messages from it "MD5 not found" then the the deviced booted and didn't get Android kitkat update.
Information about my nexus 7 device:
1) It's rooted.
2) I've Android 4.3.
My Questions are:
1) How can i get that notification another time to try install it again?
2) When i go to Recovery.. Install.. I see the ZIP file for Android 4.4, it's name was "kataski" i think, my question if i flashed that ZIP file.. means i've installed kitkat manually, then i'll lose my auto updates?
Waiting for the reply.
Thanks
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Hi,
As per: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47648484&postcount=2342
OTAs will never work on a system which is modified in some way, because they contain only bytes which were changed between two Android versions. If files on the device are changed (custom ROM, different kernel, MultiROM-injected init, sometimes even root), OTA simply can't be applied. Everyone who roots his device should be aware of that.
Wait for the flashable ZIPs,
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So, instead of OTA (over-the-air), you can simply download the image files directly from Google Android's site: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi

topet2k12001 said:
Hi,
As per: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47648484&postcount=2342
So, instead of OTA (over-the-air), you can simply download the image files directly from Google Android's site: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi
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Aha, i see. So maybe because i've rooted my nexus 7, and i've also got a different kernel for MultiRom( I've installed ubunto touch on my device). ... Those the reasons that leads the installation to be failed?
Anyway, my system auto downloaded the update, it name was "nakasi".
I tried to go to Recover mode, and tried to flash the nakasi ZIP file and flash it,,, but the operation was failed!
What should i do?
How i get auto update installation for kitkat on my nexus 7?
Another question, if i downloaded the Factory image from the link you gave me: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi and flash it in Recovery Mode... Let say it will success? then i''ll lose auto system update on my nexus in future - because it will be installed manually.
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Please Copy the questions in your reply, and post the reply below each one.
Thanks

You modified your rom, therefore, you cannot ota. Use the full images or restore the rom to normal (kernel and whatever else you did).

topet2k12001 said:
Hi,
As per: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47648484&postcount=2342
So, instead of OTA (over-the-air), you can simply download the image files directly from Google Android's site: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi
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That quote isn't exactly correct. My N7 (tilapia) is rooted, unlocked & twrp recovery. The OTA worked fine. I had to reroot (which us normal), but its clear evidence that's contrary to "OTA's will never work on a system that has been modified in some way". In fact, wug's toolkit thread has multiple comments where people go it the OTA after rooting, unlocking & installing a different recovery. That said, mods MAY result in OTA's failing.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

khaytsus said:
You modified your rom, therefore, you cannot ota. Use the full images or restore the rom to normal (kernel and whatever else you did).
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Can you guide me how to install kitkat on my nexus 2012 - rooted and modified ROM.
What do I need?

Another 4.4 Upgrade failure
I am having problems with the OTA upgrade too. However I am running a unmodified/rooted version of 4.3. I have also tried sideloading the factory zip and doing OTA and sideload from a factory reset.
I get the dead android and red triangle error and if I go to the restore menu then this is the error report I get each time
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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/system/apps/hangouts.apk produces some type of verfication error.
I can then reboot and I am back to 4.3
Any thoughts on solutions are gratefully recieved

Mob_Dev said:
Can you guide me how to install kitkat on my nexus 2012 - rooted and modified ROM.
What do I need?
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You can use this ZIP( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528090) file flash using recovery. You can use cyanogenmod window installer to give nexus new life and then revert to kitkat. Using that zip. This zip can update via ota. Just help
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
PS: cyanogenmod window installer auto root your rom

dbgeek said:
That quote isn't exactly correct. My N7 (tilapia) is rooted, unlocked & twrp recovery. The OTA worked fine. I had to reroot (which us normal), but its clear evidence that's contrary to "OTA's will never work on a system that has been modified in some way". In fact, wug's toolkit thread has multiple comments where people go it the OTA after rooting, unlocking & installing a different recovery. That said, mods MAY result in OTA's failing.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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We are probably agreeing to refer to the same thing; maybe it was just a little miscommunication.
If we take only the first sentence of the quoted post "as-is", then it may contextually be construed as an over-generalization (to which, I agree that it is not exactly correct). However if we read the entirety of the quoted post, it was explained further that if a user has a "different kernel and multiROM-injected init), then OTA cannot be applied.
...to which, this thread's OP eventually mentioned that he has "a different kernel for MultiROM" installed.
But as far as being able to receive the OTA, yes I did receive it (rooted and running MultiROM); I just couldn't apply the OTA update. To solve, I performaed a "fresh install", i.e. download and install factory image method.

yusopa said:
You can use this ZIP( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528090) file flash using recovery. You can use cyanogenmod window installer to give nexus new life and then revert to kitkat. Using that zip. This zip can update via ota. Just help
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
PS: cyanogenmod window installer auto root your rom
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I am following this guide to install Android kitkat on my nexus 2012 (Wifi only): http://www.droidviews.com/install-kitkat-factory-image-on-nexus/
But if you can see the last step satisfy that i need to flash the 4.4 Factory Image, type, using the following command:
fastboot -w update image-nakasi-krt16s.zip
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The problem is that, the nakasi file i downloaded from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
is not a ZIP file!. It's (.tar) file. And i can't process that command!!
Let me know what is the problem.
Thanks in advance

topet2k12001 said:
We are probably agreeing to refer to the same thing; maybe it was just a little miscommunication.
If we take only the first sentence of the quoted post "as-is", then it may contextually be construed as an over-generalization (to which, I agree that it is not exactly correct). However if we read the entirety of the quoted post, it was explained further that if a user has a "different kernel and multiROM-injected init), then OTA cannot be applied.
...to which, this thread's OP eventually mentioned that he has "a different kernel for MultiROM" installed.
But as far as being able to receive the OTA, yes I did receive it (rooted and running MultiROM); I just couldn't apply the OTA update. To solve, I performaed a "fresh install", i.e. download and install factory image method.
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My bad. I read the "different kernel..." as an example of mods that might be made, that could cause failure, not a specific listing of mods that would cause a failure (implying that if the mod's not on the list then it wouldn't be a problem).

So i have the same problem, but aditionally my Windows 8 is unable to recognize my Nexus 7 while in recovery mode and i can't mount the sdcard to install a new rom. Only recognizes it as "grouper". Any advice?

I think Wug Fresh for nexus toolkit can help you guy to bring back your nexus to life. I use from the start.
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M7 OTA : OTA_M7_WL_L50_SENSE60_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.23.651. 10-6.23.651.7_R_release

Just got the notification for OTA update for m7 .
File name: OTA_M7_WL_L50_SENSE60_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.23.651.10-6.23.651.7_R_release_452237.zip
Size: 189.61 mb
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Sprint Website
Download link
I rooted my phone yesterday and dont want to go back to stock for the update. Can someone please help me with a flashable zip which I can use.
cheers

tangojoker said:
Just got the notification for OTA update for m7 .
I rooted my phone yesterday and dont want to go back to stock for the update. Can someone please help me with a flashable zip which I can use.
cheers
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From my understanding, you should be able to take the OTA, but you need to make sure everything is as stock as possible first. Follow these steps:
0. BACKUP with a nandroid backup
1. Uninstall any apps that changed the /system partition (like xposed).
2. Unroot from the SuperSU app.
3. Flash the stock recovery (easiest way is to flash the latest full firmware).
4. If you are s-on, you may have to relock the bootloader first (I'm s-off, so I'm not sure).
5. Take the OTA.
6. If you are s-on, unlock the bootloader if you locked in step 4.
7. Flash TWRP.
8. Allow TWRP to root the phone (it will ask you if you want to root when you exit the recovery).
You can get the full firmware from this thread. If you wait though, someone might release a flashable stock rooted ROM, but the phone is old, so that may not happen.

Won't this wipe everything?

jy04 said:
Won't this wipe everything?
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I don't believe so. The OTA typically leaves the /data partition alone. Of course, as always, everything you do to your phone is at your own risk.

coal686 said:
From my understanding, you should be able to take the OTA, but you need to make sure everything is as stock as possible first. Follow these steps:
0. BACKUP with a nandroid backup
1. Uninstall any apps that changed the /system partition (like xposed).
2. Unroot from the SuperSU app.
3. Flash the stock recovery (easiest way is to flash the latest full firmware).
4. If you are s-on, you may have to relock the bootloader first (I'm s-off, so I'm not sure).
5. Take the OTA.
6. If you are s-on, unlock the bootloader if you locked in step 4.
7. Flash TWRP.
8. Allow TWRP to root the phone (it will ask you if you want to root when you exit the recovery).
You can get the full firmware from this thread. If you wait though, someone might release a flashable stock rooted ROM, but the phone is old, so that may not happen.
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If anyone does take the OTA and wants to send me a TWRP backup, I'd be more then willing to post a stock rooted flashable Rom.
Just throwing it out there, in case there's anyone interested, willing, and able.
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk

This is the second Stagefright patch/update.
There is an issue with the idea of flashing the latest full firmware, as it is not posted on the forum, the latest RUU post is the firmware before the first Stagefright update, I didn't realize this so I flashed stock recovery as that's how I took the first Stagefright patch, the problem with this is in the OTA update installation it identifies your build before installing so you will receive an error: "Package expects build fingerprint of blah blah/499067.10:user" but it will show as "499067.7:user" and abort installation as that is the fingerprint of the most recent firmware available on the forum, and not the most recent as of the first stagefright update. Someone needs to upload or find updated full firmware or maybe just stock recovery before the installation is possible.

So 6.23.651. 10 is not patched for "stagefright"?

Joshlul said:
This is the second Stagefright patch/update.
There is an issue with the idea of flashing the latest full firmware, as it is not posted on the forum, the latest RUU post is the firmware before the first Stagefright update, I didn't realize this so I flashed stock recovery as that's how I took the first Stagefright patch, the problem with this is in the OTA update installation it identifies your build before installing so you will receive an error: "Package expects build fingerprint of blah blah/499067.10:user" but it will show as "499067.7:user" and abort installation as that is the fingerprint of the most recent firmware available on the forum, and not the most recent as of the first stagefright update. Someone needs to upload or find updated full firmware or maybe just stock recovery before the installation is possible.
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Just updating the firmware to the previous version won't be enough to allow the update to work.
Most OTA updates, unless they are a full Rom update or RUU, contain patch files.
Those patch files will check the MD5 of every single system file before patching each one.
So even if your firmware is current or your build.prop is edited, to pretend like you have the last version, it will still fail when checking the system files it intends on patching.
There is no way to trick an OTA to work.
You have to have the proper system files, for them to patch at all or properly.
So don't waste your time on that...you need the previous stock Rom for the latest OTA to ever apply properly, or at all.
Good luck!!
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk

links broken can anyone post the OTA update zip like ,i'm rooted with twrp recovery with s-on

santod040 said:
If anyone does take the OTA and wants to send me a TWRP backup, I'd be more then willing to post a stock rooted flashable Rom.
Just throwing it out there, in case there's anyone interested, willing, and able.
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk
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I created a TWRP backup using the following procedure:
1. Relocked my bootloader
2. Took the RUU (RUU_M7_WL_L50_SENSE60_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.23.651.10.exe)
3. Unlocked my bootloader
4. Booted into fastboot
5. I tried to run: fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-m7wls.img but that didn't work
6. fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-m7wls.img
7. I booted to recovery.
8. I selected read only
9. Created a backup leaving out the cache.
I'm not sure where to send it or where to post it (1.73GB)

chrishonson said:
I created a TWRP backup using the following procedure:
1. Relocked my bootloader
2. Took the RUU (RUU_M7_WL_L50_SENSE60_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.23.651.10.exe)
3. Unlocked my bootloader
4. Booted into fastboot
5. I tried to run: fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-m7wls.img but that didn't work
6. fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-m7wls.img
7. I booted to recovery.
8. I selected read only
9. Created a backup leaving out the cache.
I'm not sure where to send it or where to post it (1.73GB)
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Could upload to Dropbox, Google Drive, Mega, whatever host you prefer.
Then send me a link via PM, or post it here and mention me.
If using Dropbox, a public link could cause too much traffic on your account, if posted publicly.
Feel free to shoot me a PM if you need further guidance on it.
Thanks for your effort, it should benefit a few folks.
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk

I can't post links yet so pm me if anyone wants the link.
The funny thing about this rom is that TWRP didn't root it like i expected it would. It installed SuperSU but "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannnot install it..."
Maybe I'm missing something.

santod040 said:
Could upload to Dropbox, Google Drive, Mega, whatever host you prefer.
Then send me a link via PM, or post it here and mention me.
If using Dropbox, a public link could cause too much traffic on your account, if posted publicly.
Feel free to shoot me a PM if you need further guidance on it.
Thanks for your effort, it should benefit a few folks.
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk
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having a similar issue. relocked and RUU'd using last release. For some reason my OTA fails. I found some other guidance that said to extract the stock recovery from the OTA and flash it then run the OTA again, but for some reason I can't extract recovery from firmware. If anyone can post it, I'd like give that method a try. Thanks!

yeah so twrp-2.8.7 wasn't able to flash super su binary in a way that would stick. twrp-2.8.6 worked fine. I think may have seen this issue elsewhere.

Stock Nexus 6 (Verizon) will not update!

Hi guys,
As I wrote in the title, my Verizon Nexus 6 will not update. When I get a notification for the software update, I see that it downloads and is ready to restart the phone so it will install the update...
but when I do, it will display the android icon with the word "error" above it. No error number or details about why it did not work.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Things I tried already are:
formatting the phone (both through the settings menu as well as the stock bootloader)
deleting data and cache in Google Services Framework (via settings/apps/all apps)
I have more than enough space in my storage; more than 2/3rds of my storage is free space, so I really am having trouble wrapping my head around why this software update is failing to install. And since all the threads and help things I find are for rooted phones, I am having trouble finding something that would offer an answer. I was hoping to keep this phone stock as long as possible, which is an oddity for me because I usually want to root my phone immediately. I guess I just really like this phone as stock. And other than this update that fails to load, the phone has no other issues, other than a few emojis that fail to show, but I feel like that's from the software not being able to update for the 6 months that I've been trying to update it.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

Is your device unlocked? Have you tried to sideload the update?
If your device is unlocked you can use NRT to update without loosing any data.

PickelledEggs said:
Hi guys,
As I wrote in the title, my Verizon Nexus 6 will not update. When I get a notification for the software update, I see that it downloads and is ready to restart the phone so it will install the update...
but when I do, it will display the android icon with the word "error" above it. No error number or details about why it did not work.
Things I tried already are:
formatting the phone (both through the settings menu as well as the stock bootloader)
deleting data and cache in Google Services Framework (via settings/apps/all apps)
I have more than enough space in my storage; more than 2/3rds of my storage is free space, so I really am having trouble wrapping my head around why this software update is failing to install. And since all the threads and help things I find are for rooted phones, I am having trouble finding something that would offer an answer. I was hoping to keep this phone stock as long as possible, which is an oddity for me because I usually want to root my phone immediately. I guess I just really like this phone as stock. And other than this update that fails to load, the phone has no other issues, other than a few emojis that fail to show, but I feel like that's from the software not being able to update for the 6 months that I've been trying to update it.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
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You might try clearing the cache partition in recovery and reboot. Maybe the next OTA will be install without issues.

lol!
if you made any kind of changes, chances are that any ota will not work. but that's alright, all you have to do is flash the factory image. it would've been updated already if you did that instead of writing out your post. you can grab it here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

simms22 said:
lol!
if you made any kind of changes, chances are that any ota will not work. but that's alright, all you have to do is flash the factory image. it would've been updated already if you did that instead of writing out your post. you can grab it here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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I don't think you read my post at all... I didn't make any changes. My phone is fully stock. No root at all. No unlock. No modifications whatsoever The ota Software update just will not work.
gee2012 said:
You might try clearing the cache partition in recovery and reboot. Maybe the next OTA will be install without issues.
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I tried going in to recovery mode, but when I do, it gives me the same android error icon, but instead of "error" it says "no command"

Timza said:
Is your device unlocked? Have you tried to sideload the update?
If your device is unlocked you can use NRT to update without loosing any data.
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Nope. Not unlocked. No modification whatsoever

PickelledEggs said:
Nope. Not unlocked. No modification whatsoever
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If you nothing else works, I would try to sideload the update by downloading the image from Google's Factory Images for Nexus Devices page.

PickelledEggs said:
Nope. Not unlocked. No modification whatsoever
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Best is to enable OEM UNLOCKING and usb debugging in developer options, reboot into fastboot and unlock the bootloader and after the reboot flash the latest MMB29S firmware as @simms22 allready stated. Flash the img`s seperately in fastboot, all i would flash personaly is the system and boot img.

Timza said:
If you nothing else works, I would try to sideload the update by downloading the image from Google's Factory Images for Nexus Devices page.
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gee2012 said:
Best is to enable OEM UNLOCKING and usb debugging in developer options, reboot into recovery and unlock the bootloader and after the reboot flash the latest MMB29S firmware as @simms22 allready stated. Flash the img`s seperately in fastboot, all i would flash personaly is the system and boot img.
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Oh ok, I must have misinterpereted what SImmz was saying, then. I got in to recovery mode and wiped cache finally, so I will see if that works, otherwise I'll try your guys' other suggestions

PickelledEggs said:
Oh ok, I must have misinterpereted what SImmz was saying, then. I got in to recovery mode and wiped cache finally, so I will see if that works, otherwise I'll try your guys' other suggestions
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I had this issue with my Nexus 7 (stock) - wiped the cache partition in recovery, and waited for OTA to appear again - and it worked.

BTW, you don't need root to make certain changes(I don't know what changes, but I know many don't get ota because of). or google just made it to sensitive.

Timza said:
If you nothing else works, I would try to sideload the update by downloading the image from Google's Factory Images for Nexus Devices page.
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You can only sideload OTA`s in stock recovery afaik, not complete images.

gee2012 said:
You can only sideload OTA`s in stock recovery afaik, not complete images.
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Ah, my mistake. I (wrongly) assumed OTAs were included on that download page.

is using nexus root tool kit let you flash with su 2.5.2 or it using the lastest 2.66? or that makes no difference when flashing stock image?

MikePancake6 said:
is using nexus root tool kit let you flash with su 2.5.2 or it using the lastest 2.66? or that makes no difference when flashing stock image?
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The latest version of NRT (v2.1.4) uses SuperSU 2.6.6.

Timza said:
The latest version of NRT (v2.1.4) uses SuperSU 2.6.6.
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is there any way to use 2.5.2, or flashing a custom rom will system root or will it be systemless root anyhow?

MikePancake6 said:
is there any way to use 2.5.2, or flashing a custom rom will system root or will it be systemless root anyhow?
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After you flash with TWRP (a step with NRT). When you opt to reboot system, you will get a message asking if you would like to install SuperSU. If you swipe to install you will have a "system root". If you opt to not install, you will have a systemless root.
Personally, I have a "system root", and it seems to be working fine, whereas before, I was having an issue with the systemless root.

Timza said:
After you flash with TWRP (a step with NRT). When you opt to reboot system, you will get a message asking if you would like to install SuperSU. If you swipe to install you will have a "system root". If you opt to not install, you will have a systemless root.
Personally, I have a "system root", and it seems to be working fine, whereas before, I was having an issue with the systemless root.
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ok, thank you for all the help. i already unlocked the bootloader using the tool kit.
tonight i will root it and try a custom rom. maybe chrome or pure nexus project, those seem to be stock with extra options and rro customize.

Thanks guys. I just got around to sideloading the update last night and it's working like a dream.
I'll probably root it soon now. I've been feeling the itch recently... Lol
This (so far) is probably my favorite stock phone though. I might keep it stock for a bit longer
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Kernel Patch for Android Pay (LineageOS)?

I'm creating this thread since we're not allowed to discuss a kernel patch for LOS 14.1 to make Android Pay work on the official thread. From my understanding the biggest issue right now is that Android Pay does not work on LOS because it cannot pass SafetyNet because of unlocked bootloader. We cannot lock the bootloader because we risk hard-bricking the device.
Some (most?) banking apps can still work by flashing Magisk 10.2 and then using Magisk Hide on the banking app, however Android Pay cannot.
Anyone who has any work-in-progress on a kernel patch feel free to post or let us know of any updates. Thank you.
edit: SOLUTION: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70831797&postcount=3665

Was just looking for someone to pose the same question, I'm eagerly waiting to see if anyone has had any luck

Please try this patch
https://review.lineageos.org/#/c/152083/

josephjdrew said:
Was just looking for someone to pose the same question, I'm eagerly waiting to see if anyone has had any luck
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deathscythemeng said:
Please try this patch
https://review.lineageos.org/#/c/152083/
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70831797&postcount=3665

AfouToPatisa said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70831797&postcount=3665
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Following the directions in that post I:
Flashed the Lineage addonsu-remove package because I was rooted the Lineage way
reboot
Flash the gemini-safetynetpass package
Reboot
That didn't work (Android Pay still rejected my device).
So I wiped System, Cache, Dalvik, then reinstalled latest LOS.
Reboot and reinstall the gemini-safetynet pass zip.
Still Android Pay won't work.
What is going wrong?
My final intention is to root the device with Magisk. If I install it now, will it help at all?

The patch is working for me. SafetyNet passed.
Please check SafetyNet at first.
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The patch is working for me. SafetyNet passed.
Please check SafetyNet at first.
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SafetyNet fails... "CTS profile mismatch"
I'll try again with a fully clean install tomorrow - unless I can get a better suggestion before then.

AaronWhiting said:
SafetyNet fails... "CTS profile mismatch"
I'll try again with a fully clean install tomorrow - unless I can get a better suggestion before then.
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I pass SafetyNet too now. Are you sure you removed root completely? Maybe run a root checker or something. Did you flash the kernel patch with "install zip" option on twrp? Which twrp version are you on? I'm on 3.0.3, it has a small bug for me (takes long time to start) but it's quite good and stable.

AfouToPatisa said:
I pass SafetyNet too now. Are you sure you removed root completely? Maybe run a root checker or something. Did you flash the kernel patch with "install zip" option on twrp? Which twrp version are you on? I'm on 3.0.3, it has a small bug for me (takes long time to start) but it's quite good and stable.
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Yes, I did all that. Root definitely not enabled. Installed zips using TWRP 3.0.3.

AaronWhiting said:
Yes, I did all that. Root definitely not enabled. Installed zips using TWRP 3.0.3.
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It's very weird. Seems like you do everything right. I'm very new to this, so maybe wait for an advanced user to answer. If I was you, I might try to play with the developer options (disable debugging, enable oem unlock etc) or reflash the patch zip or flash magisk zip (and then open magisk app and enable magisk hide).

AaronWhiting said:
Yes, I did all that. Root definitely not enabled. Installed zips using TWRP 3.0.3.
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Please try to downgrage TWRP to official 3.0.2-3 and install Lineage once again. Maybe that will help.
BTW, I've made first payment today on Mi 5 and it works flawlessly, so many thanks for the patch! [emoji1]
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So, completely clean flash today. I wiped everything, including formatting my entire data partition.
Still failing... still trying...

You must do something wrong, but I don't know what exactly. Did you try to downgrade your TWRP version to official? Can you upload screenshot from TWRP after applying the patch?
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You must do something wrong, but I don't know what exactly. Did you try to downgrade your TWRP version to official? Can you upload screenshot from TWRP after applying the patch?
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No. The only users I know who have it working are using TWRP 3.0.3 as well. I don't want to downgrade it.
My patch install dialogue all looks good, but nevermind. I wasted a day on this. Can't afford any more time, so I've restored my backup.
Maybe I'll try another time.

I have TWRP 3.0.2-3 and Android Pay is working fine. I've advised you to temporarily downgrade to official, because 3.0.3 is not perfect yet. Personally I had major problem with booting on encrypted device so I had to do that. You can upgrade again to 3.0.3 at any time, but it's your choice.
Regards!
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AaronWhiting said:
So, completely clean flash today. I wiped everything, including formatting my entire data partition.
Still failing... still trying...
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I've heard stories of people who had root left after a factory reset. Maybe try to re-flash SU uninstall zip? And if you ever installed magisk then flash magisk uninstall zip too... Just to make sure 100% there is no traces of root left.
Btw you are flashing the whole safetynetpass zip not just the .img right?
I'm running out of ideas...

AfouToPatisa said:
I've heard stories of people who had root left after a factory reset. Maybe try to re-flash SU uninstall zip? And if you ever installed magisk then flash magisk uninstall zip too... Just to make sure 100% there is no traces of root left.
Btw you are flashing the whole safetynetpass zip not just the .img right?
I'm running out of ideas...
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Its ok. I'm over it.
I definitely didn't have root. I'm sure that wasn't the problem.
I even tried it with super clean install. No gapps, no other apps restored, just one to check safety net.
Thanks anyway. I'd still rather carry a credit card than go back to MIUI or waste more time trying.

Me too...
I tried that patch on my Mi5 32GB running RR v5.8.1 after unrooting it and found the device in a bootloop. Just like @AaronWhiting, I'm also flashing from TWRP v3.0.3 stable (but unofficial). Now that would be an entirely new case in itself (since he didn't have any bootloop), but I don't think RR could be an issue since it is also LOS-based, and in fact, I used the 'addonsu-remove-arm64-signed.zip' from LOS extras section to unroot the ROM (RR has built-in root enabled by default) and it worked. Just wanted to ask you guys @p8pepe and @AfouToPatisa , what setup did you have to get a positive result, like say the LOS/other ROM version on which you flashed the safetynetpass zip, device encryption state, and of course the TWRP version as well? Though I understand that you @AaronWhiting have stopped trying to get this thing working, I request you to post your device state as well.
As for me, I am presently on RR v5.8.1 official, GApps micro, no encryption and TWRP 3.0.3. Please add any other important parameter that I may have missed. Let us see if we can solve this out...:fingers-crossed:

Hey,
I have official TWRP 3.0.2-3, LOS 20170131 (clean install - no experimental migration used), opengapps nano. The device is encrypted.
I also had bootloops on TWRP 3.0.3 (probably due to encryption), so downgraded to official.
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I'm also using TWRP 3.0.3 & LOS 20170131. Ext partitions all around. Nothing encrypted.
I have been with CM and now LOS since early days of Mi5. Used experimental migration to LOS originally, but went straight to latest version when I did the recent clean flash.
I suspect it's something to do with Bootloader / boot partition but don't have the know-how to troubleshoot further.
I sent @kyasu a PM asking him to check out this thread and help if he can since its his mod were talking about and he'll have the expertise, but haven't heard back yet.
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Also, I'm surprised about your troubles with encryption on 3.0.3 @p8pepe since it was specifically meant to FIX those issues.

EMUI 9 root updates

I just looked up a few threads about rooting EMUI 9.
The one and only who kinda managed to do it is the developer of Magisk John Wu.
If you wanna stay updated about rooting EMUI 9 on Huawei P20pro, you should follow this guy:
EMUI9 root
still NO EMUI 9 kernel sources released

Rooting / Magisk is one thing. I think in addition to that we also need a working twrp or some recovery for Emui 9 to be able to flash stuff with relative ease. On top of that the OEM unlock option is greyed out which is problematical itself. So, this is all gonna be a bit complicated.

Well, there is a modded versions of TWRP Mate Rs Porsche with working decryption and for most people including me, oem-unlock is not greyed out when you have unlocked frp and unlocked bootloader.
I'm on the final of EMUI 9. So the last important thing would be a rooted EMUI 9 to get some important things working.
mrabcx said:
Rooting / Magisk is one thing. I think in addition to that we also need a working twrp or some recovery for Emui 9 to be able to flash stuff with relative ease. On top of that the OEM unlock option is greyed out which is problematical itself. So, this is all gonna be a bit complicated.
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ArtaxXP said:
and for most people including me, oem-unlock is not greyed out when you have unlocked frp and unlocked bootloader.
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Unlocked frp = oem unlock enabled in dev options
Unlock bootloader and frp itself doesn't cause "enable oem unlock" being greyed out. It's not getting greyed out just by upgrading to pie either. Upgrade to pie and factory reset does!
Good to know about twrp working on p20 pro

Hello, i changed my system font by using huawei themes.
Now it's not possible anymore, to edit photos and use different fonts for editing.
Does anybody have an idea, what i can do?i want to keep the new system font.
I hope to get a usefull help, i really would be grateful.
Sorry for this comment, i doesn't belong at this page

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not much but some
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some good news
good news

Rooted on 9.0
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Yeah awesome! Well done!
John Wu just released some info in a post: EMUI9 root

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Link pls

mr.mgmg said:
Link pls
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
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Dene_Bluesman said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
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There are alot files
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds
Any file i must download and flash

mr.mgmg said:
There are alot files
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds
Any file i must download and flash
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Would like someone to drop round and flash it for you too? Do some reading, or don't flash.

purple patch said:
Would like someone to drop round and flash it for you too? Do some reading, or don't flash.
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I think the Q not for you, just keep silent

mr.mgmg said:
I think the Q not for you, just keep silent
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his point is, even you got the question wrong,
no files from that list will root your emui 9 simply by flashing any of it,
you gonna need a copy of RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img pulled from update.app of latest emui 9.0 firmware,
copy it to device with latest canary magisk & magisk manager installed,
patching the .img using that canary manager, and you will get patched_boot.img stored in download folder in that device,
copy it to your pc and flash it to recovery_ramdisk partition using fastboot,
or if you really are that lazy, simply download the prepatched one here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rhl405-ALbYrtGHilrNUR5Fuq4yATvTH/view?usp=drivesdk
and flash it from fastboot to your recovery_ramdisk partition
boot by holding vol up button

otonieru said:
his point is, even you got the question wrong,
no files from that list will root your emui 9 simply by flashing any of it,
you gonna need a copy of RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img pulled from update.app of latest emui 9.0 firmware,
copy it to device with latest canary magisk & magisk manager installed,
patching the .img using that canary manager, and you will get patched_boot.img stored in download folder in that device,
copy it to your pc and flash it to recovery_ramdisk partition using fastboot,
or if you really are that lazy, simply download the prepatched one here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rhl405-ALbYrtGHilrNUR5Fuq4yATvTH/view?usp=drivesdk
and flash it from fastboot to your recovery_ramdisk partition
boot by holding vol up button
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Thanks for help

It will seem dumb for some of you but important to me and others (i Hope there are some lol)..... so just to be clear :
1- do we have to follow these steps AFTER installing emui 9 ? coming from emui 8.1 161 with evira kernel and using mods i wanna start 100% fresh because first time i installed emui 9 163 i came back a week later because of battery consuption that was way worse and real bad SOT so it's major to me to proceed the best way - i have to go first to twrp and wipe all, data+system+caches before flashing emui 9 ?
2- any reason not to use the easiest way ? why to prefer the complicated one : pulling the file from update.app and copy and etc....?
3- magisk modules will be usable ?
Thanks to those of you who will bring light or give me confident in re-installing pie.
And of course merry Christmas everyone

deltaman83 said:
It will seem dumb for some of you but important to me and others (i Hope there are some lol)..... so just to be clear :
1- do we have to follow these steps AFTER installing emui 9 ? coming from emui 8.1 161 with evira kernel and using mods i wanna start 100% fresh because first time i installed emui 9 163 i came back a week later because of battery consuption that was way worse and real bad SOT
2- any reason not to use the easiest way ? why to prefer the complicated one : pulling the file from update.app and copy and etc....?
3- magisk modules will be usable ?
Thanks to those of you who will bring light or give me confident in re-installing pie.
And of course merry Christmas everyone
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1. Steps is for rooting, if you wanna start fresh, you can consider wiping /data after update. So none of your previous mods data no cache will tag along to your EMUI 9
2. Reason is, the difference of firmware versioning betweem region. You told me you updated to .163. My prepatched ramdisk is from C636 .168, although most of the time it can work universally across region and version (just like how custom recovery work in a universal way), there's no telling what huawei actually did between version update. So its always best to use and patch your own file. Since it will give you confidence, its your own doing after all.
3. I use youtubevanced, LKT, systemless host, swap torpedo, busybox and detach magisk modules, all work just fine on EMUI 9. You only need to redownload and reinstall all the modules (if you didnt wipe data, like me), because installation from oreo version wont work straight away on EMUI 9.
for extra information, SafetyNet and MagiskHide all working as well. I can use my banking app just fine.
as for precaution info,
i suggest you to use the flashy tools to install EMUI 9 from PC instead of using HuRU,
i did the HuRU way, and ends up with a messed up software serial number and broken recovery partition, meaning i can't flash TWRP, stock recovery nor a patched recovery ramdisk to acquired root. It will all fall to an error screen, telling me no recovery image available inside the system, and ask me to update system again. Fortunately the phone still boot just fine to system.
scratched my heads for hours until i manage to resolved it by flashing Recovery META and Recovery Vendor image through fastboot. After that i can reflash stock recovery, and the patched one (after i confirm stock one work fine)

Thanks a lot for your answers.
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otonieru said:
1. Steps is for rooting, if you wanna start fresh, you can consider wiping /data after update. So none of your previous mods data no cache will tag along to your EMUI 9
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One thing no clear to me is what i do of the magisk canary Zip file...?.... ? As twrp not working on emui 9...