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Hi!
I have a Nook HD+ running CM 12.1 (Android 5.1.1). The tablet is not rooted. Right now I have TWRP v2.7.1.0 installed, but would like to update to a newer version.
Installing v2.7.1.0 was a breeze. I booted into recovery mode (ClockWorkMod at the time), then flashed an Ovation TWRP ZIP file that I downloaded online. Looking for the most recent Ovation version, it seems it's only available as an IMG file. I can't find a version of TWRP more recent than v2.7.1.0 for Ovation in a ZIP format. Since the tablet is not rooted, I can't flash the newer version using Flashify or similar apps (as far as I can tell, that is) since they all require root access. And I can't flash an IMG file with v2.7.1.0, since that feature wasn't included until a later version (v2.8.5.0 I think). Therein lies the problem. I need a newer version to update, but I can't update until I have a newer version!
I've struggled with the suggested methods of installing TWRP from an IMG file, and would really like to simply flash a ZIP file (I'm already pretty good at doing that). So I've come up with a possible method that sounds too easy and too good to be true. Examining the ZIP folder for v2.7.1.0 (using Linux Archive Manager), I can see that there is a recovery IMG file and a folder labeled META-INF. If I replaced the v2.7.10 recovery IMG file with a more recent TWRP IMG file and left the META-INF file as is, would that work? Or, does the META-INF folder only support v2.7.1.0?
Thanks for your help ... and for not laughing at my possibly nutty idea
MaydayMalone said:
Hi!
I have a Nook HD+ running CM 12.1 (Android 5.1.1). The tablet is not rooted. Right now I have TWRP v2.7.1.0 installed, but would like to update to a newer version.
Installing v2.7.1.0 was a breeze. I booted into recovery mode (ClockWorkMod at the time), then flashed an Ovation TWRP ZIP file that I downloaded online. Looking for the most recent Ovation version, it seems it's only available as an IMG file. I can't find a version of TWRP more recent than v2.7.1.0 for Ovation in a ZIP format.
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More recent versions of TWRP in flashable zip for HD+ (ovation) are available at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/folder/3332706778, but you should check for their compatibility with your CM12.1 ROM.
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I've struggled with the suggested methods of installing TWRP from an IMG file, and would really like to simply flash a ZIP file (I'm already pretty good at doing that). So I've come up with a possible method that sounds too easy and too good to be true. Examining the ZIP folder for v2.7.1.0 (using Linux Archive Manager), I can see that there is a recovery IMG file and a folder labeled META-INF. If I replaced the v2.7.10 recovery IMG file with a more recent TWRP IMG file and left the META-INF file as is, would that work? Or, does the META-INF folder only support v2.7.1.0?
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I have successfully updated flashable recovery zip files (for both the Nook NT and Nook HD+) with more updated recovery images by using an archive manager tool (mostly Windows 7-zip) to swap the recovery img files, just as you're contemplating -- see my brief discussion of this at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71402570&postcount=270.
There is a possibility that the update-binary and updater-script in the given flashable zip are not compatible with the newer recovery file image (in which case one would get an error trying to flash it) but I have yet to encounter it, presumably because the versions of old and new recovery images involved have been relative close to one another.
digixmax said:
More recent versions of TWRP in flashable zip for HD+ (ovation) are available at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/folder/3332706778, but you should check for their compatibility with your CM12.1 ROM.
I have successfully updated flashable recovery zip files (for both the Nook NT and Nook HD+) with more updated recovery images by using an archive manager tool (mostly Windows 7-zip) to swap the recovery img files, just as you're contemplating -- see my brief discussion of this at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71402570&postcount=270.
There is a possibility that the update-binary and updater-script in the given flashable zip are not compatible with the newer recovery file image (in which case one would get an error trying to flash it) but I have yet to encounter it, presumably because the versions of old and new recovery images involved have been relative close to one another.
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Thanks for your response. You told me exactly what I needed to know.
I have viewed D. Andrei Măceș dropbox in the past, but I neglected to check it for TWRP updates (my bad). I'll keep this in mind the next time I want to explore new possibilities for my HD+.
The idea of creating my own zip was a temptation that I couldn't resist (since I was now feeling confident that I wouldn't brick my tablet, blow up Pittsburgh, or be responsible for something equally catastrophic). So, instead of downloading a zip file from the dropbox, I used Linux Archive Manager (I switched to Linux Mint some time ago to escape the more-frequent-than-I-could-bear crashes with Windows), to delete the file named recovery.img in the v2.7.1.0 zip, then inserted a recovery.img file for TWRP v3.1.1.0 in it's place. It worked perfectly, and I feel like a genius (I'm very easily impressed)!
Thanks for letting me know that my idea wasn't as dumb as I feared it might be.
digixmax said:
More recent versions of TWRP in flashable zip for HD+ (ovation) are available at https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/folder/3332706778, but you should check for their compatibility with your CM12.1 ROM.
I have successfully updated flashable recovery zip files (for both the Nook NT and Nook HD+) with more updated recovery images by using an archive manager tool (mostly Windows 7-zip) to swap the recovery img files, just as you're contemplating -- see my brief discussion of this at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71402570&postcount=270.
There is a possibility that the update-binary and updater-script in the given flashable zip are not compatible with the newer recovery file image (in which case one would get an error trying to flash it) but I have yet to encounter it, presumably because the versions of old and new recovery images involved have been relative close to one another.
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Hello,
I tried using the TWRP 3.0.1.0 - ovation and 2.8.7.5. and they both receive the status 7 error:
"This package is for device: ovation ; this device is .
E: Error in /external+sd/twrp-3.0.1-0-ovation.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted"
I currently run on CWM Recovery 6.0.4.6, with cyanogenbootloader, lineage os 14.1. Unfortunately I cannot turn off my device (Nook HD+) no matter what, it keeps turning itself on until it empties battery (if I don't pay attention).
I keep trying to install the zips from CWM Recovery but I cannot do it.
Is there any way for me to install TWRP from CWM?
Thank you
pnkye said:
Hello,
I tried using the TWRP 3.0.1.0 - ovation and 2.8.7.5. and they both receive the status 7 error:
"This package is for device: ovation ; this device is .
E: Error in /external+sd/twrp-3.0.1-0-ovation.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted"
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Did you use one of the flashable TWRP zip files from https://www.mediafire.com/#6a4rivb8kkdfu?
I currently run on CWM Recovery 6.0.4.6, with cyanogenbootloader, lineage os 14.1. Unfortunately I cannot turn off my device (Nook HD+) no matter what, it keeps turning itself on until it empties battery (if I don't pay attention).
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Did you tried holding down the power button for 30+ sec?
Thank you for the answer.
1. The link doesn't work (https://www.mediafire.com/#6a4rivb8kkdfu?) leads me to an upload page.
2. I tried all the options I could find online. If I let it be for 1 week (I use it for reading and sometimes youtube) it turns itself on at some point and the battery goes empty. And it is so hard to turn it on again. When I plug it for charging the battery and is completely empty, the led stays green - instead of orange - for a long time and is not responsive to anything I do until it reaches 80%+ , so I let it be for 2hrs while plugged.
3. What I try to do is actually root it for overclocking or make it a little bit faster because it lags in every thing I do with it. Although in some variants of the Android which I installed over the years it used to be more responsive.
Unfortunately I cannot root it because CWM doesn't recognize the install of SuperSU zip from Lineage website. Do you have any advice on that?
Thanks
pnkye said:
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The link doesn't work (https://www.mediafire.com/#6a4rivb8kkdfu?) leads me to an upload page.
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Try this link: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6a4rivb8kkdfu/Nook+HD+
digixmax said:
Try this link: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6a4rivb8kkdfu/Nook+HD+
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Thank you very much! You really helped me with this one!
I just did it! Flashed it with the cwm.flashable.twrp zip from your link!
I run now the TWRP 3.0.1-0.
I couldn't flash any higher versions (3.2.x) directly from this installed version
Anyway my booting time is faster and so far (1min time) the turning on/off procedure works normal, as it should be.
What lineage OS version is the best one for the nook hd+?
I just installed the 14.1 version from the lnos-ovation-ota-NJH47F.181223.zip found at: https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/folder/3332706778
This version, however, has landscape mode as default viewing mode and it keeps spinning here and there.
At the moment I find myself in the latest stage of my process: rooting the device so I can try and overclock it.
Trying to install the official lineage "addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip" , from their website (https://download.lineageos.org/extras), but it doesn't work.
I mean it installs it successfully in the TWRP recovery. It is enabled in the developer options for both Apps and Adb. But the root checker app says it is not rooted.
Is there a proper way to root it? If so could you please share a solution when you have time?
Also any ideas on how to properly overclock (make the tablet a little snappier, besides the animation scale option from dev options)?
Cheers!
pnkye said:
I just did it! Flashed it with the cwm.flashable.twrp zip from your link!
I run now the TWRP 3.0.1-0.
I couldn't flash any higher versions (3.2.x) directly from this installed version
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There should be an option in TWRP to "flash image" you can use to directly flash .img binary of a newer TWRP version.
What lineage OS version is the best one for the nook hd+?
I just installed the 14.1 version from the lnos-ovation-ota-NJH47F.181223.zip found at: https://notredame.app.box.com/s/26a4bygh9vbaw7jjq08xr5evomvaw5ww/folder/3332706778
This version, however, has landscape mode as default viewing mode and it keeps spinning here and there.
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You should be able to disable auto-rotation in Settings->Display.
At the moment I find myself in the latest stage of my process: rooting the device so I can try and overclock it.
Trying to install the official lineage "addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip" , from their website (https://download.lineageos.org/extras), but it doesn't work.
I mean it installs it successfully in the TWRP recovery. It is enabled in the developer options for both Apps and Adb. But the root checker app says it is not rooted.
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Try disabling and exit Settings->Developer Options, then come back and re-enable it.
digixmax said:
There should be an option in TWRP to "flash image" you can use to directly flash .img binary of a newer TWRP version.
You should be able to disable auto-rotation in Settings->Display.
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My device is with default landscape. If I disable it it stays in landscape and never goes to portrait.
digixmax said:
Try disabling and exit Settings->Developer Options, then come back and re-enable it.
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It still doesn't work.
Thanks for the overall guidance!
Hello, I need help installing and configuring Magisk on my tablet. Here is why and what I'm trying to do:
On my Samsung SM-T350, I originally installed TWRP and then installed a custom ROM which has root access (as far as I know, stock recovery is no longer on device). I recently installed a particular app and it indicates the program will not run all of the features because it has detected 'root' access. The suggestion online to work around this problem has been to install Magisk.
From this, I first went to the Magisk Manager website and download the 5.4.3apk and installed it. Then when I open the Magisk Manager app, it asks me if I want to 'Install Magisk-v14.0.zip now'. If I click 'install', a list of choices pop up (Download Zip Only, Patch Boot Image File, Direct Install). Which should I choose? I don't remember which of these I tried, but I recall it didn't work or didn't do anything.
So in the mean time, I downloaded the Magisk-v14.0.zip file locally to my tablet (Downloads folder). I 'think' the proper way to install is to boot into TWRP, then select 'Install', then navigate to the Magisk-v14.0.zip and then install image? Is that correct, or will this attempt to install over my custom ROM? What is the proper way to finish the installation?
Thanks in advance!
Does anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks
First - the "Magisk Manager website" is not a place you want to visit. It is not an official source for anything Magisk and should not be trusted. Only download from xda or @topjohnwu's GitHub.
Second - if you're already rooted you need to first unroot. Read more on installing Magisk in the release thread and the Installation and troubleshooting thread. Most, if not all your queries should be answered there.
Method was kindly shown to me by user Mefody in answer to a thread I posted.
Rooting SM-T380/T385 via Magisk Manager APK v.5.5.3 & Magisk 15.2:
1. Unpack stock firmvare ***.tar.md5 that is currently installed on your tablet (they MUST BE the same!!!).
2. Then unpack AP-block from step 1 to obtain "boot.img" file.
3. Download & install on tablet Magisk Manager APK.
4. Put "boot.img" on SDCARD.
5. Run Magisk Manager, in setiings set "Patch kernel", then setup the Magisk zip (Wi-Fi must be connected to Internet ).
6. When asked, point Magisk Manager to place on SDCARD where "boot.img" saved.
7. After some time You will get "OK".
8. Find on SDCARD file "patched_boot.img". Copy in on PC & rename to "boot.img". Then archive it to "<any name>.tar".
9. Set tablet to download mode & flash above tar-file via AP-slot of Odin-programm.
10. Tablet will reboot & ask to wipe all data to factory's params. Do it... Be noticed, that all passwords, setting, google registry will be wiped.
11. After wiping & rebooting install Magisk Manager APK again... And YEAH!!! You got root!
Thanks for creating this thread. I used the original thread to root my tab, so seeing this as its own thing will be helpful to a lot of people.
a.brooding.mage said:
Thanks for creating this thread. I used the original thread to root my tab, so seeing this as its own thing will be helpful to a lot of people.
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Now all we need is TWRP and we'll have Xposed and custom rom support
shahmir_k said:
Now all we need is TWRP and we'll have Xposed and custom rom support
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For TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/recovery-t3426560
I will get this tab.
BTW, can it install Samsung Game Tuner?
mingkee said:
I will get this tab.
BTW, can it install Samsung Game Tuner?
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Yes... Game Tuner installs & wokrs good.
Could you clarify on these two steps?
1. Unpack stock firmvare ***.tar.md5 that is currently installed on your tablet (they MUST BE the same!!!).
2. Then unpack AP-block from step 1 to obtain "boot.img" file.
Nerd10 said:
Could you clarify on these two steps?
1. Unpack stock firmvare ***.tar.md5 that is currently installed on your tablet (they MUST BE the same!!!).
2. Then unpack AP-block from step 1 to obtain "boot.img" file.
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You have to open the stock firmware with an archive manager like WinRar or 7zip. Inside you should find an AP-Block folder. Inside of that should be your boot.img file
shahmir_k said:
You have to open the stock firmware with an archive manager like WinRar or 7zip. Inside you should find an AP-Block folder. Inside of that should be your boot.img file
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Thanks, where can I find the stock firmwares?
Here is another problem
Is OEM unlock in Developer Section required to install patched kernel and TWRP with Odin?
I can't find it even it's updated.
Does anybody know if this rooting method will work with T-585 on Android 7.0 (January 2018 update)? I guess KNOX will be triggered, right?
Yours
WeT-Klb
I say the root is TOTALLY FALSE!!!
I have been waiting for two week and there's no update to enable OEM Unlock option.
I have returned the unit with restocking fee.
mingkee said:
I say the root is TOTALLY FALSE!!!
I have been waiting for two week and there's no update to enable OEM Unlock option.
I have returned the unit with restocking fee.
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Have you tried this method even without the option in developer settings to OEM Unlock? On my SM-T350, I don't have the option to OEM unlock either. But I can still root and install TWRP anyways.
Delgoth said:
Have you tried this method even without the option in developer settings to OEM Unlock? On my SM-T350, I don't have the option to OEM unlock either. But I can still root and install TWRP anyways.
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I tried to flash modified kernel or TWRP with Odin and I got error
Only official software can be installed.
Perhaps someone could provide boot.img files and links here?
I for instance found no matching firmwares for mine. The one that had both matching versions numbers, said it was for Cellular US. This is a wifi only model. Confused
Thanks
Barsky said:
Perhaps someone could provide boot.img files and links here?
I for instance found no matching firmwares for mine. The one that had both matching versions numbers, said it was for Cellular US. This is a wifi only model. Confused
Thanks
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I have that original boot.img and magisk modified one.
There's a 7 days waiting period after you turned it on the first time regardless reboot or not.
I will make a instruction how to root and I will post kernel and modified kernel.
mingkee said:
I have that original boot.img and magisk modified one.
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I didn't realize it was so effortless to pull the boot.img out. BUt, until I have that oem unlock option in there, doesn't matter.
Come on, 14 days
Finally, mine has successfully rooted with Magisk.
I will post a guide.
Trouble rooting SM-t380
shahmir_k said:
Method was kindly shown to me by user Mefody in answer to a thread I posted.
Rooting SM-T380/T385 via Magisk Manager APK v.5.5.3 & Magisk 15.2:
1. Unpack stock firmvare ***.tar.md5 that is currently installed on your tablet (they MUST BE the same!!!).
2. Then unpack AP-block from step 1 to obtain "boot.img" file.
3. Download & install on tablet Magisk Manager APK.
4. Put "boot.img" on SDCARD.
5. Run Magisk Manager, in setiings set "Patch kernel", then setup the Magisk zip (Wi-Fi must be connected to Internet ).
6. When asked, point Magisk Manager to place on SDCARD where "boot.img" saved.
7. After some time You will get "OK".
8. Find on SDCARD file "patched_boot.img". Copy in on PC & rename to "boot.img". Then archive it to "<any name>.tar".
9. Set tablet to download mode & flash above tar-file via AP-slot of Odin-programm.
10. Tablet will reboot & ask to wipe all data to factory's params. Do it... Be noticed, that all passwords, setting, google registry will be wiped.
11. After wiping & rebooting install Magisk Manager APK again... And YEAH!!! You got root!
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When I try to flash the archived boot.tar via Odin it just hangs and sits there. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank You.
Hey everyone, sorry if this has been covered already but I don't recall seeing these instructions anywhere. After doing the standard tethered re-root every time there was an OTA update I discovered that you don't need to tether. I've been doing it this way for the past several updates and it has worked perfectly every time. Not sure if this will work for major version updates though. As usual, YMMV, back up your data, I'm not responsible for data loss, bricks, etc. etc.
Install TWRP and Magisk the usual tethered way the first time you root. There's no way around this.
When an OTA update comes out, allow it to download but do not let it install itself.
Download the latest TWRP Fajita zip to your device if you don't already have it. https://dl.twrp.me/fajita/
Reboot to recovery and decrypt if necessary.
Back up your data if you don't feel like living on the edge.
Hit the install button and browse to /sdcard/.Ota and select the latest zip, which was downloaded automatically earlier.
Tap the button to add another zip, and select the TWRP zip that you downloaded earlier.
Swipe to install, reboot when done. It is crucial to install both zips without rebooting in between, otherwise you'll have to tether.
After the post-boot update process completes, open the Magisk Manager app and hit the Install button for Magisk (not Magisk Manager). Choose to download zip only.
Reboot to recovery and decrypt if necessary.
Hit the install button and browse to /sdcard/Download and select the Magisk zip that you just downloaded. Swipe to install, then reboot.
Magisk app should now show Magisk is installed again.
Profit.
If we have twrp retention script we simply can retain magisk and twrp, i think everyone knows that
what is the twrp retention script? have you a link?
I have rooted and installed magisk in my note 10 pro and even though I see the update in the settings and can download it. The update doesn't get installed and opens the TWRP recovery which then just fails and restarts without installing the update. Is there any way that I can install the OTA update?
XDA_chron said:
I have rooted and installed magisk in my note 10 pro and even though I see the update in the settings and can download it. The update doesn't get installed and opens the TWRP recovery which then just fails and restarts without installing the update. Is there any way that I can install the OTA update?
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Previously, updates were downloaded to the / sdcard / downloaded_rom folder (if you look at the path from the phone) in the phone's memory, check in TWRP, if there is no firmware file there, then download the update from the website, load it into the phone's memory or a flashcard and update. After updating, without booting into the system, flash the archive using magisk and then boot into the system.
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Previously, updates were downloaded to the / sdcard / downloaded_rom folder (if you look at the path from the phone) in the phone's memory, check in TWRP, if there is no firmware file there, then download the update from the website, load it into the phone's memory or a flashcard and update. After updating, without booting into the system, flash the archive using magisk and then boot into the system.
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Instead of doing all of these things I was thinking of waiting a month or two and installing the pixel experience rom