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How do I format /system on CM12.1 ?

Hello XDA,
Since I update to CM12.1 from CM11 (I didn't realised when I applied update, I would croos to CM12.1, so I did it the dirty way ^^)
So since I upadte to CM12.1, my phone started to freeze for anything I'm doing, even unlock it... I decided to clean all the mess I had in the phone, and do a clean installation of CM12.1.
My problem is simple : since I didn't formatted /system, I can't reinstall Gapps.
The recovery installed is now the cyanogen recovery and I don't know how to format /system with this recovery.
Have you any advice to do this ?
Thanks, see you on the thread !

Flash other kernel like tangerine kernel or kernel that already has custom TWRP or CWM recovery or use this kernel to wipe system and flash the kernel (Format -> Advanced format -> check cache, dalvik, system and what you want more). twrp_2.8.6.0-huashan.img

OK ! Thanks ! I'm trying it right after I right it.
I was reading about fastboot to do this. Could this command work too ?
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
I tried to find a compatible recovery, but this is not simple since I don't know enough things about recoveries.

xdadogs said:
OK ! Thanks ! I'm trying it right after I right it.
I was reading about fastboot to do this. Could this command work too ?
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
I tried to find a compatible recovery, but this is not simple since I don't know enough things about recoveries.
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no need to ...install rashr app on your phone and then from it flash the twrp.img that the user above gave it to you

RASHR !!!
Thank you ! This app should be in every "Swiss army knife folder" of android user !
It ask me to flash Philz recovery. What is the best to do ? Philz recovery from Rashr, or the linked TWRP above ?
I really don't know the difference :-/

Hi !
I tried a lot of time to flash the recovery using rashr. I can't get rid of cyanogen recovery.
I installed clockworkmod's ROM manager and it tells me I have two recoveries installed. Cyanogen and TWRP. It was before I try to flash. But now it is the same.
Any advice ?
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Free mobile app

The finish touch
I started a new thread to terminate with rashr issues !
You can check it here : I can't flash any recovery on my phone
Phoenix854 told me to use an older version of rashr, and everything worked fine !
Good bye guys, and thank you for the help...

ANDROID 7.0 Nougat for UMI Super, Max and Plus

Hi,
Android 7.0 is coming (rumors said this Christmas) :
link
link2

Update is alive: http://community.umidigi.com/thread-5751-1-1.html
But got many problems saving files son internal SD and the bartery is draining fast. LTE is working good.

nougat on umi plus
mafury said:
Update is alive: http://community.umidigi.com/thread-5751-1-1.html
But got many problems saving files son internal SD and the bartery is draining fast. LTE is working good.
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my experience is very good .ive rooted the phone and flashed also adblock gps is working good internet very fast lte for the price just amazing

After Update Bootloop
After the 7.0 Update, i have an issue. If my Umi Plus is connected to my WLAN AP (with other devices no such error), it is rebooting every 10 seconds. If i turn my Access Point off, it stops rebooting itself and if i turn it on again, it is restarting after 5 seconds over and over again. My mobile carrier internet works fine, without any such errors.
I dont want to use my mobile carrier with limit, but my home wlan.
Anyone has similiar issues? If anyone knows the solution please write it

Preisschild said:
After the 7.0 Update, i have an issue. If my Umi Plus is connected to my WLAN AP (with other devices no such error), it is rebooting every 10 seconds. If i turn my Access Point off, it stops rebooting itself and if i turn it on again, it is restarting after 5 seconds over and over again. My mobile carrier internet works fine, without any such errors.
I dont want to use my mobile carrier with limit, but my home wlan.
Anyone has similiar issues? If anyone knows the solution please write it
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Use flashtool to reflash firmware.

New UMI Super Android 7.0 beta update
New UMI Super Android 7.0 beta V7.01_20170114 update
Flashing through SP Flash Tool.
Camera, flash LED and on-screen buttons fixed!
The list of known bugs:
The camera still needs some adjustments
No standby Harlequin LED (only basic notification LED settings)
Other minor bugs
ROM link(UMi_SUPER_Android_N_beta_20170114_c239v55_kw_u1.rar):
mediafire.com/file/hpzw37aca481bvc/UMi_SUPER_Android_N_beta_20170114_c239v55_kw_u1.rar
SPFT link (SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648.rar):
mediafire.com/file/2g6qau85a7fvnjq/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648.rar
Original post:
community.umidigi.com/thread-6169-1-1.html
Aditional IMPORTANT update info:
community.umidigi.com/thread-5265-1-1.html
Sorry, I can't attach links
This version should be stable with the mentioned minor bugs but please, post your feedback to check the correct performance, if there is any issue found, let us know!
Dora te quierooooooooo

So far so good. Android 7 has made a big improvement to my Super.
Does anyone know if root is possible with this beta and / or whether there's a version of TWRP that will work with it?
Thanks,
Steve

steveharman said:
So far so good. Android 7 has made a big improvement to my Super.
Does anyone know if root is possible with this beta and / or whether there's a version of TWRP that will work with it?
Thanks,
Steve
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Root is possible using TWRP 3.0.2 for umi.
I've attached a zip file of the TWRP version below, unzip it and flash using SPT flashtool, you need to untick all the other boxes and just tick the recovery and direct it to where you unpacked the zip file.
I've also attached the Super su i used to root the beta 2 for the umi super. Flash it in TWRP.

Brilliant, thanks for that @Creedo4Life.
Can you remind my poof befuddled brain please - does flashing TWRP / recovery wipe the device? I should know this but can't remember.
Thanks again.
Steve

steveharman said:
Brilliant, thanks for that @Creedo4Life.
Can you remind my poof befuddled brain please - does flashing TWRP / recovery wipe the device? I should know this but can't remember.
Thanks again.
Steve
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No worries. There's no need to wipe anything after you flashed Supersu in TWRP. One of the best things about Nougat 7 is that it use a different file system then Lollipop and Marshmallow, so you will never again sit and wait while the OS optimize apps (sometimes hundreds if you had a lot of apps installed!!) Just reboot after flash and you good to go. The first boot might bootloop once or twice, no need to do anything it will di everything on its own. Enjoy full root mate.

Creedo4Life said:
No worries. There's no need to wipe anything after you flashed Supersu in TWRP. One of the best things about Nougat 7 is that it use a different file system then Lollipop and Marshmallow, so you will never again sit and wait while the OS optimize apps (sometimes hundreds if you had a lot of apps installed!!) Just reboot after flash and you good to go. The first boot might bootloop once or twice, no need to do anything it will di everything on its own. Enjoy full root mate.
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Quick question - I've only flashed recoveries using adb before, how do I point SPFlashTool at the recovery .img file?
Do I replace the recovery.img file inside the UMI ROM folder, with the TWRP .img file?
And then tick 'Recovery' inside SPFlashTool per your instructions?
Thanks,
Steve

steveharman said:
Quick question - I've only flashed recoveries using adb before, how do I point SPFlashTool at the recovery .img file?
Do I replace the recovery.img file inside the UMI ROM folder, with the TWRP .img file?
And then tick 'Recovery' inside SPFlashTool per your instructions?
Thanks,
Steve
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That's correct, you browse the img file on the ticket recovery (the only one that should be ticked.) click on "download only" while your phone is switched off and then connect it through the usb. It will then flash TWRP and let you know when its done. Now disconnect your phone and hold in power button and volume up simultaneously. When you see the umi logo let go of the power button but keep holding volume up. When you see the TWRP logo you can let go. The first time you boot into TWRP you need to swipe the bar which will allow modifications, you will only have to do that once, the system will then remember it. Good luck and happy rooting.

Thanks.
Hmm, this is odd though. I managed to get TWRP flashed but whenever I flash that SuperSU and reboot, all my apps complain and keep quitting when I try to launch them. I've been careful to wipe cache after flashing, as usual.
In fact I've rried wiping everything cache, dalvik, - even started again from an entirely factory-wiped device, including data.
Flashed a fresh copy of the Nougat beta ROM, booted up fine. Flashed TWRP, booted up fine but then I reboot to recovery, flash SuperSU and bingo - on my next reboot all the apps starts complainin that they have stopped - even Launcher.
Weird...
Steve

steveharman said:
Thanks.
Hmm, this is odd though. I managed to get TWRP flashed but whenever I flash that SuperSU and reboot, all my apps complain and keep quitting when I try to launch them. I've been careful to wipe cache after flashing, as usual.
In fact I've rried wiping everything cache, dalvik, - even started again from an entirely factory-wiped device, including data.
Flashed a fresh copy of the Nougat beta ROM, booted up fine. Flashed TWRP, booted up fine but then I reboot to recovery, flash SuperSU and bingo - on my next reboot all the apps starts complainin that they have stopped - even Launcher.
Weird...
Steve
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That's very odd. I used the exact same supersu myself and never encountered that problem. That version is also compatible with Nougat. Try one of the other versions on https://www.chainfire.eu/
Maybe that solves your problem.

Creedo4Life said:
Root is possible using TWRP 3.0.2 for umi.
I've attached a zip file of the TWRP version below, unzip it and flash using SPT flashtool, you need to untick all the other boxes and just tick the recovery and direct it to where you unpacked the zip file.
I've also attached the Super su i used to root the beta 2 for the umi super. Flash it in TWRP.
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I follow this procedure but I only obtain partial root. I cannot cut and paste in the system partition even though I can run some apks that require root. Is there a way I can obtain full root?

[email protected] said:
I follow this procedure but I only obtain partial root. I cannot cut and paste in the system partition even though I can run some apks that require root. Is there a way I can obtain full root?
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You have full root, you just don't know it.
If you want to edit anything in any system folders you need to change r, rw permissions. I use file explorer for this. Look at the attached SS to understand what I mean.

TWRP Install
Hi,
I'm on 3.02-20161121 version and my phone is rooted: may I flash Nougat via TWRP, instead of using SP Flashtool?
Thanks

pollock49 said:
Hi,
I'm on 3.02-20161121 version and my phone is rooted: may I flash Nougat via TWRP, instead of using SP Flashtool?
Thanks
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No, you need to flash beta 2 using SPFT, there is no zip file to use with TWRP for this.
http://community.umidigi.com/thread-6169-1-1.html

steveharman said:
Thanks.
Hmm, this is odd though. I managed to get TWRP flashed but whenever I flash that SuperSU and reboot, all my apps complain and keep quitting when I try to launch them. I've been careful to wipe cache after flashing, as usual.
In fact I've rried wiping everything cache, dalvik, - even started again from an entirely factory-wiped device, including data.
Flashed a fresh copy of the Nougat beta ROM, booted up fine. Flashed TWRP, booted up fine but then I reboot to recovery, flash SuperSU and bingo - on my next reboot all the apps starts complainin that they have stopped - even Launcher.
Weird...
Steve
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I have a similar problems. However in my case many of the apk still working include play store. Just the apks that needs internet quit working.

Creedo4Life said:
Root is possible using TWRP 3.0.2 for umi.
I've attached a zip file of the TWRP version below, unzip it and flash using SPT flashtool, you need to untick all the other boxes and just tick the recovery and direct it to where you unpacked the zip file.
I've also attached the Super su i used to root the beta 2 for the umi super. Flash it in TWRP.
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Hello,
I have the problem that SPFT shows me 100% wehn I am flashing TWRP to the UMI Super but still hangs at 100% and does nothing more.
I'm using the Android N V7.01_20170123.
I also tried an Android scatter from Android 6 before I flashed Android 7, but it also doenst work.

[Q][HELP] OP3T Soft bricked after installing TWRP Recovery

Today, after i installed the latest OOS 5.0.1 with Android O 8.0, i decided to root my device.
After successfully unlocking the bootloader, i flashed the TWRP Recovery and flashed the SuperSU zip, i was stuck on the 1+ Boot logo. I tried fixing the contents through advanced options of TWRP recovery and still no luck. I also tried wiping my cache, data, dalvik etc...
So far i tried:
Installed stock recovery via fastboot, then adb sideload. My device was recognized when typing ADB Devices but when i tried to adb sideload ota.zip i got the cannot read *...zip* error. Then i tried everything i could find, my devices are installed correctly, i also tried the Large Address Awarness program and still no luck.
Then i flashed TWRP again through fastboot and try to do the same through TWRP's sideload. Still no luck
Then i tried to adb push the ota.zip so i can install it manually through TWRP recovery.. still no luck
I ran out of ideas.... What can i do?
Thanks in advance

First of all, why didn't you make a TWRP backup of the stock ROM before trying to root? This is best practice before trying any mods (root, flashing ROMs) for reasons which are probably now obvious. I'm always surprised at how many folks skip this step.
Maybe you planned ahead of time to use the stock recovery image, if you had to. But since it wasn't on the phone when you need it, you're running into the problem of getting it on there now.
Yiannis75 said:
i flashed the TWRP Recovery and flashed the SuperSU zip
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What version TWRP, and what version SuperSU?
Honestly, I would recommend Magisk for root, over SuperSU. I've seen a number of folks have problems with recent version SuperSU on this device. And Magisk has a lot of really cool, useful features. I'm normally not one to recommend one method over another. Especially since SuperSU was so tried and true for so long. But at this point, I see no benefit of using SuperSU, but many benefits to Magisk. And seemingly less problems rooting with Magisk. My recommendation would be current version Magisk, which is v16.0.
Yiannis75 said:
Then i tried to adb push the ota.zip so i can install it manually through TWRP recovery.. still
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First of all, make sure you are using the "full" update zip (which will be >1 GB) and not the partial OTA "patch". You can get the full zip from here (Post #2): https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/official-oxygenos-5-0-1-android-8-0-t3728119
Since you have TWRP installed, boot into TWRP. You should be able to see your internal storage on your computer, just like it's a thumb drive. Just drag/copy and drop the full OTA zip onto the phone's internal storage. Then just flash the zip in TWRP.
The internal storage should be selected to "Mount" in TWRP by default. But if you can't see internal storage on your computer, make sure it's selected in the TWRP "Mount" section.

Yiannis75 said:
Today, after i installed the latest OOS 5.0.1 with Android O 8.0, i decided to root my device.
After successfully unlocking the bootloader, i flashed the TWRP Recovery and flashed the SuperSU zip, i was stuck on the 1+ Boot logo. I tried fixing the contents through advanced options of TWRP recovery and still no luck. I also tried wiping my cache, data, dalvik etc...
So far i tried:
Installed stock recovery via fastboot, then adb sideload. My device was recognized when typing ADB Devices but when i tried to adb sideload ota.zip i got the cannot read *...zip* error. Then i tried everything i could find, my devices are installed correctly, i also tried the Large Address Awarness program and still no luck.
Then i flashed TWRP again through fastboot and try to do the same through TWRP's sideload. Still no luck
Then i tried to adb push the ota.zip so i can install it manually through TWRP recovery.. still no luck
I ran out of ideas.... What can i do?
Thanks in advance
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Which exact version of TWRP did you install?
Are you Greek btw?
Unleashed by my rooted OP3T on 8.0

RASTAVIPER said:
Which exact version of TWRP did you install?
Are you Greek btw?
Unleashed by my rooted OP3T on 8.0
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I believe i used TWRP 3.2.1-0... the very latest
And yeah am cypriot

Yiannis75 said:
I believe i used TWRP 3.2.1-0... the very latest
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You can verify by booting to TWRP. It says version number on the splash screen.
Did you look at, or try my recommendations in my last response?

redpoint73 said:
First of all, why didn't you make a TWRP backup of the stock ROM before trying to root? This is best practice before trying any mods (root, flashing ROMs) for reasons which are probably now obvious. I'm always surprised at how many folks skip this step.
Maybe you planned ahead of time to use the stock recovery image, if you had to. But since it wasn't on the phone when you need it, you're running into the problem of getting it on there now.
What version TWRP, and what version SuperSU?
Honestly, I would recommend Magisk for root, over SuperSU. I've seen a number of folks have problems with recent version SuperSU on this device. And Magisk has a lot of really cool, useful features. I'm normally not one to recommend one method over another. Especially since SuperSU was so tried and true for so long. But at this point, I see no benefit of using SuperSU, but many benefits to Magisk. And seemingly less problems rooting with Magisk. My recommendation would be current version Magisk, which is v16.0.
First of all, make sure you are using the "full" update zip (which will be >1 GB) and not the partial OTA "patch". You can get the full zip from here (Post #2): https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/official-oxygenos-5-0-1-android-8-0-t3728119
Since you have TWRP installed, boot into TWRP. You should be able to see your internal storage on your computer, just like it's a thumb drive. Just drag/copy and drop the full OTA zip onto the phone's internal storage. Then just flash the zip in TWRP.
The internal storage should be selected to "Mount" in TWRP by default. But if you can't see internal storage on your computer, make sure it's selected in the TWRP "Mount" section.
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I did make a nandroid backup from TWRP i just didnt restore it because i thought it was TWRP’s issue due to dm-variety... my bad but whatever
Yeah i have read about Magisk i just didnt investigate enough to know exactly what it is was so i thought it would be better to go for SuperSU because thats what i used on every android device i has... my bad aswell here
About the full update zip.. i’ll try that because i think i was trying to sidelod the ota patch which was 1.6gb...(but still, is the “cannot read xxx.zip” related with what zip file do i sideload? Whatever ill try it when i get home
And also i have already tried the mount feature of twrp recovery but my device just wouldnt show up on my computer.... I will try again later when i have the time and i will contact you if i need any help(if thats ok ofcourse) ...thanks in advance

Yiannis75 said:
I did make a nandroid backup from TWRP i just didnt restore it because i thought it was TWRP’s issue due to dm-variety... my bad but whatever
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TWRP and root shouldn't normally trip DM-verity (make the phone not boot).
I don't think it will hurt anything at this point to restore the backup you made. You're already trying to flash stock recovery, anyway (which is not that different).
If the restore is successful (phone boots to OS), then just flash Magisk and be done with it!
Yiannis75 said:
Yeah i have read about Magisk i just didnt investigate enough to know exactly what it is was so i thought it would be better to go for SuperSU because thats what i used on every android device i has... my bad aswell here
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I wouldn't say it's "your bad". Magisk is just a suggestion or recommendation. Some folks have had success with SuperSU. But also seems like a lot more folks than usual, having problems (like no boot) with SuperSU than I'm used to seeing. And as I mentioned, I don't see any benefit of SuperSU (over Magisk) at this point. I was slow to change as well. But after trying Magisk, there has been no going back for me since. So therefore, the suggestion.
You didn't mention what version SuperSU, but 2.82 SR5 is recommended. It's in beta now, so if you used the "stable" 2.82 version, that might be the problem right there.
Yiannis75 said:
About the full update zip.. i’ll try that because i think i was trying to sidelod the ota patch which was 1.6gb...(but still, is the “cannot read xxx.zip” related with what zip file do i sideload? Whatever ill try it when i get home
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If it was 1.6GB, than it was the full update (at least one of them). I typed ">1 GB" so any OTA zip for this device greater than 1 GB should be okay. It's the OTA zips that are less than 1 GB that you need to watch out for, as it is not a full update, just a partial "patch" (don't flash on a modded device with TWRP or you will soft brick!).
I don't personally use sideload. While I see the convenience, I find it a bit messy. I've seen folks have problems with sideload, when simply putting the ROM on the phone and flashing with TWRP works fine (so in those cases sideload itself was the point of failure).
Now of course, getting the ROM on the phone is the problem, in your case.
Yiannis75 said:
And also i have already tried the mount feature of twrp recovery but my device just wouldnt show up on my computer.... I will try again later when i have the time and i will contact you if i need any help(if thats ok ofcourse)
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Just post to this thread, and I'll see it. That is the best way to contact me. Good luck!

Yiannis75 said:
I believe i used TWRP 3.2.1-0... the very latest
And yeah am cypriot
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Inta mou laleis??
Coming to Cyprus soon bro!
About your issue, use TWRP bluespark 8.61, just to be sure.
Never had issues with this version.
Unleashed by my rooted OP3T on 8.0

redpoint73 said:
TWRP and root shouldn't normally trip DM-verity (make the phone not boot).
I don't think it will hurt anything at this point to restore the backup you made. You're already trying to flash stock recovery, anyway (which is not that different).
If the restore is successful (phone boots to OS), then just flash Magisk and be done with it!
I wouldn't say it's "your bad". Magisk is just a suggestion or recommendation. Some folks have had success with SuperSU. But also seems like a lot more folks than usual, having problems (like no boot) with SuperSU than I'm used to seeing. And as I mentioned, I don't see any benefit of SuperSU (over Magisk) at this point. I was slow to change as well. But after trying Magisk, there has been no going back for me since. So therefore, the suggestion.
You didn't mention what version SuperSU, but 2.82 SR5 is recommended. It's in beta now, so if you used the "stable" 2.82 version, that might be the problem right there.
If it was 1.6GB, than it was the full update (at least one of them). I typed ">1 GB" so any OTA zip for this device greater than 1 GB should be okay. It's the OTA zips that are less than 1 GB that you need to watch out for, as it is not a full update, just a partial "patch" (don't flash on a modded device with TWRP or you will soft brick!).
I don't personally use sideload. While I see the convenience, I find it a bit messy. I've seen folks have problems with sideload, when simply putting the ROM on the phone and flashing with TWRP works fine (so in those cases sideload itself was the point of failure).
Now of course, getting the ROM on the phone is the problem, in your case.
Just post to this thread, and I'll see it. That is the best way to contact me. Good luck!
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So, got home fixed the drivers so that my pc could recognize my device while on TWRP recovery, flashed the zip file through TWRP and it worked like a charm
Thanks for all the help bro

Help pls
Hi my oneplus 3t is on Oreo 5.0.2. I flashed twrp recovery(3.2.1-0) nd super su root (v.2.82) but when I restarted the phone it's stuck on black screen with white oneplus logo.what should I do now?my phone is going into twrp recovery
Should I flash stock oos 5.0.2 from twrp recovery? Pls guide

mannulko said:
Help pls
Hi my oneplus 3t is on Oreo 5.0.2. I flashed twrp recovery(3.2.1-0) nd super su root (v.2.82) but when I restarted the phone it's stuck on black screen with white oneplus logo.what should I do now?my phone is going into twrp recovery
Should I flash stock oos 5.0.2 from twrp recovery? Pls guide
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just like me, if u flash oos 5.0.2 from twrp u will be just fine. Just flash magisk instead of supersu like i did and all will be working just fine

mannulko said:
Hi my oneplus 3t is on Oreo 5.0.2. I flashed twrp recovery(3.2.1-0) nd super su root (v.2.82) but when I restarted the phone it's stuck on black screen with white oneplus logo.what should I do now?my phone is going into twrp recovery
Should I flash stock oos 5.0.2 from twrp recovery? Pls guide
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If posting on a thread, related to your issue; it would make sense to actually read the responses in the thread. Since your question is already answered.
In short, you need to use SuperSU 2.82 SR5. The "stable" version 2.82 won't work, and will result in no boot. Or use Magisk 16.0.
If the phone still won't boot after (only) flashing the proper version SuperSU or Magisk; then flash the full stock update file using TWRP. Then flash the right version SuperSU or Magisk.

Stuck in recovery

Hi guys.
tl;dr
every try to flash a custom rom ends in recovery with encrypted date. stock rom is working tho
I have a big problem with my beloved Mi9.
I had the 12.0 stable version of xiaomi.eu rom on it. then wanted to flash the latest developer version 12.1. (20.7.9).
downloaded the latest version, went to the recovery (twrp) and started flashing just like many times before. this time i got an "Error 7" or something like that and the phone didnt finish flashing. i reflashed the version i had before and the flashing went normal. but after it was finished i wasnt able to boot to the system, it always booted to the recovery, no matter what.
there, all the files were encrypted on /sdcard, no way to flash a new file or something.
i was able to reflash the stock rom via "MiFlash20191206" and relocked the bootloader. then i used "XiaoMiTool V2" to unlock the bootloader again, this worked. but everytime when i try to flash a custom rom, i get the same problem again.
phone boots into recovery, and after i try flashing something (no matter if i get an error or not) all the files on /sdcard are encrypted again and i cant boot into the system. i dont get past this.
i even tried the latest orangefox recovery, same issue there.
does anyone have an idea for a solution because i dont really want to have the stock rom as a daily driver.
thank you guys in advance
greetings
Xetro

Some advices here:
1. Make sure you have most updated version of TWRP
2. You can flash disable dm-verify&encrypt after flashing ROM every time(https://zackptg5.com/downloads/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_03.04.2020.zip). Of course, flashing it after OTA as well.
Good luck !

Thank you for your fast reply!
I have tried the latest twrp and latest orangefox.
After im landing in recovery after flashing a rom, data is already encryptet so i cant flash your zip. Only possibility might bei to queue both zips... Will try this! But it still wont let me boot to the system then...
What do you mean with "flashing it after OTA as Well"?

It doesn't make sense. You just flash the file what I posted and it would descrpted your data then make you boot into system after rebooting.
Just one situtaiton you cannot boot into system => If your data&cache is F2FS, you still need to flash a patch file to make you boot into system.
The last one thing and action that may help you: flash vbmeta.img with the comment of "fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img --disable-verity --disable-verification" under fastboot mode before flashing rom.
Good luck !
Xetro84 said:
Thank you for your fast reply!
I have tried the latest twrp and latest orangefox.
After im landing in recovery after flashing a rom, data is already encryptet so i cant flash your zip. Only possibility might bei to queue both zips... Will try this! But it still wont let me boot to the system then...
What do you mean with "flashing it after OTA as Well"?
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man you safed my digital life! i just flashed your patch via adb sideload (never used adb before, had to figure out everything first) and it worked, right after patching it restartet to recovery, i manualle startet to system and it runs like a charm with the latest xiaomi.eu rom (which i flashed before)
can you tell me what exactly this patch did (for r noob pls)
thank you so much!
first of all, thank you for your effort!
i have a problem with this:
Kris Chen said:
It doesn't make sense. You just flash the file what I posted and it would descrpted your data then make you boot into system after rebooting.
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after i flashed a new rom, i get in recovery mode automatically and the data is already broken, so i cant flash your patch via recovery...
orangefox shows all of my partitions as Ext4 except for USB-OTG (it has a vfat filesystem).
the thing is, everytime when i am in recovery mode (evertime i boot the phone) the data is encrypted and i cant flash any file because i cant find it.
the one and only time i dont hit into recoverymode is after flashing the stock rom with miFlash...

That's great and it's my pleasure to help me out.
I think dm-verify would play an important role - What's dm-verify ? Reference
Xetro84 said:
EDIT:
man you safed my digital life! i just flashed your patch via adb sideload (never used adb before, had to figure out everything first) and it worked, right after patching it restartet to recovery, i manualle startet to system and it runs like a charm with the latest xiaomi.eu rom (which i flashed before)
can you tell me what exactly this patch did (for r noob pls)
thank you so much!
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Question Stuck in Bootloop any help?

After the Jan update to crdroid 9 I have been completely unable to load twrp back onto my phone. I have never had any problems with this before, but now after trying for the third time I am stuck in my third bootloop. I have tried 'install current twrp' 'install to ramdisk' and used two different versions of twrp the result is always the same, stuck in fastboot. So first question - is there a way to get out of the bootloop without having to do a third factory reset because they are doing my head in? Second question - is there a way to get twrp installed any more on this rom? I tried changing slots but it makes no difference. Because it is stuck in fastboot I can 'fastboot boot twrp' to do any flashing/wiping that may be necessary, but so far I have only been able to get the phone back with a factory reset. Any help appreciated.

viking777 said:
After the Jan update to crdroid 9 I have been completely unable to load twrp back onto my phone. I have never had any problems with this before, but now after trying for the third time I am stuck in my third bootloop. I have tried 'install current twrp' 'install to ramdisk' and used two different versions of twrp the result is always the same, stuck in fastboot. So first question - is there a way to get out of the bootloop without having to do a third factory reset because they are doing my head in? Second question - is there a way to get twrp installed any more on this rom? I tried changing slots but it makes no difference. Because it is stuck in fastboot I can 'fastboot boot twrp' to do any flashing/wiping that may be necessary, but so far I have only been able to get the phone back with a factory reset. Any help appreciated.
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I should first try to reflash the firmware for your device. That's something to try first.

Just flash other ROM and wipe data. If doesn't help, flash firmware for your device like @minionguy said.

Update - I got back to a working system without a factory reset by fastbooting twrp going to restore and restoring the boot partition only from my latest twrp backup, so that answers Q1. As for Q2 (how to get twrp installed I still don't know how to do that).
Thanks for the replies btw. I think if that is the only way to install twrp I will have to live without it for now. I know I am not the only one with this problem there have been other reports elsewhere. Somebody suggested sideloading, but I can't find a zip file for the twrp version I am using ( twrp-3.7.0_12-0-spes-A12-dblenk9) and this is the only version I have found that works properly since it successfully decrypts data whereas the other versions I have used don't even bother to try, making them useless.

viking777 said:
Update - I got back to a working system without a factory reset by fastbooting twrp going to restore and restoring the boot partition only from my latest twrp backup, so that answers Q1. As for Q2 (how to get twrp installed I still don't know how to do that).
Thanks for the replies btw. I think if that is the only way to install twrp I will have to live without it for now. I know I am not the only one with this problem there have been other reports elsewhere. Somebody suggested sideloading, but I can't find a zip file for the twrp version I am using ( twrp-3.7.0_12-0-spes-A12-dblenk9) and this is the only version I have found that works properly since it successfully decrypts data whereas the other versions I have used don't even bother to try, making them useless.
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This is where I borked it myself, and with sideloading. Apparently, the semi-permanent instructions for TWRP on spes should work using twrp-3.7.0.img (96mb) and NOT twrp-3.7.0-12.1-06.11.22.img (128mb), as the latter is the JabiYeff version and is "unable to flash MIUI ROMs due to dynamic partitioning error" as of November 2022. I assume your dblenk9 version is 128mb? You have a link for it? Googling gives only this thread and a couple of Russian sites 4pda.to. I just stayed on the stock crDroid recovery; did the same on my RN10P after this same ROM.
Flash crd9.1 on spes using instructions by LolFlasherNoob with the full MIUI ROM flashed first.

Sheist! said:
This is where I borked it myself, and with sideloading. Apparently, the semi-permanent instructions for TWRP on spes should work using twrp-3.7.0.img (96mb) and NOT twrp-3.7.0-12.1-06.11.22.img (128mb), as the latter is the JabiYeff version and is "unable to flash MIUI ROMs due to dynamic partitioning error" as of November 2022. I assume your dblenk9 version is 128mb? You have a link for it? Googling gives only this thread and a couple of Russian sites 4pda.to. I just stayed on the stock crDroid recovery; did the same on my RN10P after this same ROM.
Flash crd9.1 on spes using instructions by LolFlasherNoob with the full MIUI ROM flashed first.
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@Sheist!
Thanks for the reply.
Re the dblenk9 twrp, it definitely came from this site somewhere but I can't find the link any more either, nor on the wider internet. The version I use is 96mb and it has worked very well up until the Jan update. Like yourself, I will stay on crdroid recovery for now, but I will attach the dblenk9 twrp version to this post in case you or anyone else is interested. You can still use it for 'fastboot boot twrp' and it does decrypt data so you are not left with 0mb on internal storage like the others I have tried.
NB To anyone who happens across this post whilst looking for twrp versions, If you are on the Jan ota do not try to install this, only fastboot it - unless you enjoy bootloops!

It probably doesn't matter much now, but I managed to find the original post that linked to the dblenk9 twrp this is it:
Any one have OrangeFox Recovery for Redmi Note 11 (spes)?
I am looking for OrangeFox Recovery for RN 11 (spes). Couldn't find anywhere. Anybody build it?
forum.xda-developers.com
It shows how good the search is on this forum because I wasn't even looking for it!