Sometimes the latest version of TWRP is in ".img", so some people use an older version instead, which is in .tar, so they can flash it with ODIN. The thing is that the ".tar" version is just the ".img" compressed XD, so I'm going to show you how to "convert" .img to .tar.
// TUTORIAL
1 - Download and install 7-zip
2 - Download the latest TWRP .img
3 - Open a file explorer, rename the downloaded file to: recovery.img
4 - Right click on the file > 7-zip > Add to archive...
5 - In this screen you can change the file name and, most important, in "Archive format" choose "tar"
6 - Open ODIN and flash the new file as always
Note: maybe other .img files (I mean other than the TWRP recovery) works too.
// SCREENSHOT
This is how the final file should look:
{
"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"
}
// Other stuff
[MOD] Centered clock in status bar [6.0.1][.ZIP][SM-N910C]
You can try this too to convert the .img to a "tar.md5": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446269
is this method for MM build? (N910C)
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is this method for MM build? (N910C)
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It doesn't matter the version I guess.
The TWRP that I show in the screenshot is the one I'm using right now on MM (SM-N910C).
Thanks
Zawnaiminn said:
Thanks
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Is there a way to do the opposite direction, convert odin flashable tar to twrp flashable zip? Like to flash Samsung stock rom with twrp..
joe535 said:
Is there a way to do the opposite direction, convert odin flashable tar to twrp flashable zip? Like to flash Samsung stock rom with twrp..
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I have the same query. But seems that none exists!
Sorry for the resurrection but I wasted time trying to use this and wanted to say something.
I tried to use 7zip to create a .tar file for Odin and it didn't work for me personally. SeaFargo also says that 7zip .tars are not compatible with Odin.
SeaFargo's response is over at "[Script][Tool] how to create a tar.md5 file from img For Odin" by mkh.mourad. First page. New user here so I cannot post external links.
what about covert odin flashable files to twrp flashable files ?
joe535 said:
Is there a way to do the opposite direction, convert odin flashable tar to twrp flashable zip? Like to flash Samsung stock rom with twrp..
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1st Extract Images from twrp
2nd Add Image files to this zip:
https://mega.nz/file/R4AggZjK#mVwpFp9lFtctNA51NubD1hr-Wm-zMREdJVLI3LXY4Yc
A S Ovin said:
I have the same query. But seems that none exists!
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No need flashable zip, just extract by 7zip and flash images in twrp.
jjgvv said:
No need flashable zip, just extract by 7zip and flash images in twrp.
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Can someone confirm this? It almost sounds too easy.
prkfsz said:
Can someone confirm this? It almost sounds too easy.
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Sorry I mean:
1.Extract tar by 7zip or winrar
2. fastboot flash recovery C://recovery.img for recovery image and fastboot flash system C://system.img for system image which C:// recovery.img and C:// system.img should be replaced by the directory of the image
3.reboot and enjoy!
Remember delete meta inf folder
joe535 said:
Is there a way to do the opposite direction, convert odin flashable tar to twrp flashable zip? Like to flash Samsung stock rom with twrp..
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just decompress it.
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Hi everybody,
This is my second post at XDA and as an answer to my first post (List of Lollipop 5.1 custom kernels for the Nexus 5) This post guides you how get back the stock kernel (LMY47I).
Always remember: You flash at your own risk! This post is only for the Lollipop build LMY47I!
There are two ways to get the stock kernel back, the first with a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM and the second with FASTBOOT (UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER is imortant)
1. Download the STOCK-KERNEL.ZIP in the attachments and extract it (for example with WINRAR or 7-ZIP). Then you have two files. The only one you need is the Kernel.zip file! Copy it to your phone, then switch to the custom recovery navigate to the Kernel.zip file and flash it. Now reboot the phone. The stock kernel was succesfully flashed.
2. Download the STOCK-KERNEL.ZIP in the attachments and extract it (for example with WINRAR or 7-ZIP). Then you have two files. The only one you need is the boot.img! If you haven't downloaded the Android SDK yet download it now! Switch to folder where you installed the SDK and navigate to "platform-tools". Copy the boot.img file into it. Now reboot your phone into FASTBOOT (Bootloader) with POWER Button + VOLUME DOWN and connect your phone to your PC wait until the drivers are installed if you get an error install the latest Google drivers. Open CMD navigate to "platform-tools" and type: "fastboot flash boot boot.img". Reboot your Phone and disconnect the USB-Cable. The stock kernel was succesfully flashed.
Error
Can't flash the zip, says "Unable to execute"
falcon.prj said:
Can't flash the zip, says "Unable to execute"
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What is the name of the .zip that you tried to flash?
some custom kernels also modify/replace other files in the system partition, so is flashing just boot.img enough to return to stock kernel then?
Wakamatsu said:
What is the name of the .zip that you tried to flash?
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Kernel.zip
And the problem was with TWRP, sorry
and thanks!
iamelton said:
some custom kernels also modify/replace other files in the system partition, so is flashing just boot.img enough to return to stock kernel then?
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Nope. So this thread is kinda pointless. You need to reflash your rom after hellscore, code blue, elementalx and probably franco (not used franco since kitkat)
From hells thread -
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Thx @haninatoon who has find out the Problem
Thread
THIS FIX IS FOR ALL EMUI VERSIONS 2.3 / 3.0 / 3.1 / ..
I have made flashable zips for CWM/TWRP so when you make factory reset (wipe data,cache,..)
sometimes the system has a bug and there will be no custom.bin in youre data folder which is for
copy the cust files in data. So you maybe have no theme, games app's, pure network/wifi or so on...
So simple select your custom.bin fix and flash it
Link to zips
MEGA
Happy to see that
How?
Araca said:
Thx @haninatoon who has find out the Problem
Thread
THIS FIX IS FOR ALL EMUI VERSIONS 2.3 / 3.0 / 3.1 / ..
I have made flashable zips for CWM/TWRP so when you make factory reset (wipe data,cache,..)
sometimes the system has a bug and there will be no custom.bin in youre data folder which is for
copy the cust files in data. So you maybe have no theme, games app's, pure network/wifi or so on...
So simple select your custom.bin fix and flash it
Link to zips
MEGA
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How do I install this? in dload folder?
Flashable zip for CWM can be flashed with CWM... Or TWRP
what if I don't have custom recovery?
is that possible on stock 3.1 ?
freedompals said:
what if I don't have custom recovery?
is that possible on stock 3.1 ?
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when you have root simple unpack the zip for your cust fix and put the file in /data partition
Araca said:
when you have root simple unpack the zip for your cust fix and put the file in /data partition
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Thank you for reply, unfortunately no root is it not possible?
How?
jayfkay said:
Flashable zip for CWM can be flashed with CWM... Or TWRP
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How would I flash using CWM?? Don't you have a tutorial?
I have fastboot adb and SDK on my pc
Can you make and update.app for people who have a locked bootloader?
Please any one have how i can install CWM i got this problem and i need fix it soon help please :/
Medzg said:
Please any one have how i can install CWM i got this problem and i need fix it soon help please :/
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Install adb/fastboot on your computer then download the tool from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-p7/help/tool-p7-easyupdateandadjust-t2941186 and follow the instruction provided there on how to install and use it. I found it very easy and useful.
Use the right CWM recovery for emui 3.0 or you will be in trouble.
I hope this will help you.
Connect your P7 to the computer in hisuite mode. DowTuna
How to install it, we have locked bootloader and stock recovery.
Araca said:
Thx @haninatoon who has find out the Problem
Thread
THIS FIX IS FOR ALL EMUI VERSIONS 2.3 / 3.0 / 3.1 / ..
I have made flashable zips for CWM/TWRP so when you make factory reset (wipe data,cache,..)
sometimes the system has a bug and there will be no custom.bin in youre data folder which is for
copy the cust files in data. So you maybe have no theme, games app's, pure network/wifi or so on...
So simple select your custom.bin fix and flash it
Link to zips
MEGA
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hello
i have problem with the CUST on B609 and it shows internal test version message
is this can fix the problem ?
Which is the correct cust file for russian b813?
omjo said:
hello
i have problem with the CUST on B609 and it shows internal test version message
is this can fix the problem ?
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You can extract the cust.img from update.app by using the extractor tool. You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Follow the instructions on how to create another .app file with the tool and do a normal update with it.
I flash the cust file using TWRP and not work for me, motion is still empty...
omjo said:
hello
i have problem with the CUST on B609 and it shows internal test version message
is this can fix the problem ?
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In the zip you download must have one calles vendor... Flash it vía /dload...
odrareg80 said:
In the zip you download must have one calles vendor... Flash it vía /dload...
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rodlane said:
You can extract the cust.img from update.app by using the extractor tool. You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Follow the instructions on how to create another .app file with the tool and do a normal update with it.
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Thanks for replay
i solved my problem here
just download the vendor update.app and flash it like normal update via local update
Hi Araca,
I've try to flash cust-fix-hw-eu.zip on B815, and i've not seen any change. No motion control, no theme...
My data/custom.bin now contain "hw/eu".
In the cust folder i've 4 folders :
{
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"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"
}
In the HW folder :
And in eu :
Do you know what can be the problem ?
Thank you,
Kawaz.
Hello,
Any tips ?
Thank you,
Kawaz.
Hii guys .. here am created boot logo of android marshmallow for Moto X Style
Instructions:
1.Download the flashable zip file from the link
2.copy that into sdcard/internal storage
3.reboot to recovery
4.flash the zip file
5.Reboot your device
{
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"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",
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Downloads: http://d-h.st/bjXA
Sweet! Any chance for one with a Black background?
Shouldn't this be about 1440px high?
When I tried flashing this I had errors and it failed in twrp. Redownload and same issue.
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BlackHoleSlam said:
When I tried flashing this I had errors and it failed in twrp. Redownload and same issue.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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I am having the same problem
It no work...
For those who can't flash the zip, you could try extracting the logo.bin and flash via fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash logo /path/to/logo.bin
Disclaimer: The fastboot command works, but I haven't tested it with the logo.bin file provided from the zip in this thread.
Stryder5 said:
For those who can't flash the zip, you could try extracting the logo.bin and flash via fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash logo /path/to/logo.bin
Disclaimer: The fastboot command works, but I haven't tested it with the logo.bin file provided from the zip in this thread.
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I will attempt to flash later in the evening to test.
Update: flashed successfully with fast boot. Looks great
flash logo.bin via cmd
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
[email protected] said:
flash logo.bin via cmd
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
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Did you test the file you posted?
You shared a flashable zip file so is it working?
@[email protected] ... It's a sorry thing to see when a member of your apparent experience on XDA resorts to plagiarism to open a new thread. The reason your flashable zip doesn't work is because you have copied the "Meta-Inf" file word for word and comma for comma from the original by @caitsith2 who pioneered flashable zips for boot logos. Not only have you failed to give him/her due credit for the work but you have also been ignorant enough to copy/leave in the three "dummy commented out" lines from his original. If you had an ounce of original thought in your being you would have seen that there was no way this "updater-script" was going to work.
Unlike you I have taken note of the requests by posters to this thread and have incorporated your "image" into a new flashable zip which works. As usual flash through custom recovery.
Oh looks awesome...thanks.
metpolds said:
@[email protected] ... It's a sorry thing to see when a member of your apparent experience on XDA resorts to plagiarism to open a new thread. The reason your flashable zip doesn't work is because you have copied the "Meta-Inf" file word for word and comma for comma from the original by @caitsith2 who pioneered flashable zips for boot logos. Not only have you failed to give him/her due credit for the work but you have also been ignorant enough to copy/leave in the three "dummy commented out" lines from his original. If you had an ounce of original thought in your being you would have seen that there was no way this "updater-script" was going to work.
Unlike you I have taken note of the requests by posters to this thread and have incorporated your "image" into a new flashable zip which works. As usual flash through custom recovery.
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No. i made this bootlogo just using bootlogo maker tool. And ik flashable zip is not working and I am busy with mokee anyways thanks for fixing.
I did the procedure but it was upside down
eduluzamba said:
I did the procedure but it was upside down
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@eduluzamba ... I don't wish to bang you on the head about this but I must point out that 268 people have downloaded this logo and you are the first to state that this particular problem exists.
Might I suggest that you delete the logo and re-instate the original, I presume you backed it up before installing this one, then re-download this logo just in case it was corrupted in the download and flash it again through recovery.
You might also look back at the post by @Stryder5 on page 1, he suggests the alternative method of flashing using ADB Fastboot.
I hate to state the obvious but presumably your device is the MXPE.
Sorry is that after I saw that the logo is for the bike x style and the bike x force
Here on this thread you will get huge collection of Boot logos
Just place the .zip file in SD card and flash using any custom recovery like TWRP or CWM.
Or you can flash it in UNLOCKED PHONES ALSO using fastboot mode
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For fastboot Follow following steps:-
1)Download & Install Motorola drivers.Link
2)Download & install Minimal Adb and fastboot.Link
3)Download Bin file of the logo u want to flash.
4)Place the Bin file in Minimal Adb and fastboot installation directory.
5)While staying in minimal adb and fastboot directory press shift and right click and open command prompt.
6)In your Phone go to Developer option in Settings and enable usb debugging.
7)Connect your phone to your computer using a data cable.
8)Type adb reboot bootloader and authorize your connection in phone(or you can also go to fastboot menu by power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously)
9)Once in fastboot mode make sure that its showing USB connected in your phone.
10)Type fastboot flash logo logo.bin in command prompt.(please make sure that logo =.bin file is located in that directory only)
11)Once logo is successfully flashed type fastboot reboot in command prompt.
12)You have successfully flashed boot logo.
More coming soon.......
If you want your own custom Bootlogo then E-mail me your request with Image.
E-mail - [email protected]
Don't forget to hit thanks if u like it... :laugh:
Image sources:Google images
updated
Awesome
Thanks man!
Awesome
From where to download?
not working on osprey
Not working on my moto g3. Every time i flashed the zip it shows old boot logo
gamerab7 said:
Not working on my moto g3. Every time i flashed the zip it shows old boot logo
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same here its not working on g3
gamerab7 said:
Not working on my moto g3. Every time i flashed the zip it shows old boot logo
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Heartbreaker12 said:
same here its not working on g3
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I have replaced logo.bin file to working zip file. Flash my file for dead pool boot logo. Or download any zip u liked and replace logo.bin file from my zip file. It will work.
mg_jishad said:
I have replaced logo.bin file to working zip file. Flash my file for dead pool boot logo. Or download any zip u liked and replace logo.bin file from my zip file. It will work.
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Thanks i will try and let you know if it works or not.
gamerab7 said:
Thanks i will try and let you know if it works or not.
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Impressive collection of high quality boot logos. Thanks OP....
MotoJunkie01 said:
Impressive collection of high quality boot logos. Thanks OP....
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I tried the deadpool logo it worked but didn't tried other ones so not sure about them
Hi guy's here's a short and simple guide on how to patch your own boot.img with Magisk.
Recommended to patch your own image read this
Grab the latest Platform Tools HERE
Code:
1. Download a stock Oxygen OS ROM Zip from [URL="https://www.oneplus.com/support/softwareupgrade/details?code=PM1574156267635"]Here[/URL] Or the general section of XDA many users post links to the latest builds.
2. Download [URL="https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850510260"]payload_dumper-win64.zip[/URL] And extract/copy it to Desktop.
3. Extract your payload.bin from the stock rom zip and copy it into the payload_input folder.
4. Run the payload_dumper exe.
5. When it's finished open the payload_output folder and copy the boot.img to Desktop keep it there as a backup.
6. Copy the same boot.img to your internal storage on your phone.
7. Install the magisk manager APK from here: [URL="https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk"]Magisk Manager[/URL]
8. Open Magisk Manager choose install and select "Select and Patch a file" Or if you wish to use beta release go to settings > Update Channel and switch to beta and then back to Install "Select And Patch A File"
9. Navigate to where you copied your boot.img on the phone.
10. Once it's patched you'll have an magisk_patched.img on your phone in the the Downloads folder.
11. Copy that image to your fastboot folder on your PC and flash it with fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
Done!
As always I'm not responsible for any issues your device might have or if your cat sets on fire.
Credits:
topjohnwu for Magisk/Manger
geminids14 for payload_dumper-win64
Nice, that is what we need .. Thanks Liam
How can i load twrp? Fastboot boot command, didnt work
DevrimSeven60 said:
How can i load twrp? Fastboot boot command, didnt work
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Ask in the TWRP thread
Not working for me get a error file is to large to download when try to flash
dajumper said:
Not working for me get a error file is to large to download when try to flash
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You're on OB1? It worked fine for me I flashed it multiple times already
I think I know the issue try updating your fastboot files from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
liam_davenport said:
You're on OB1? It worked fine for me I flashed it multiple times already
I think I know the issue try updating your fastboot files from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
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Still the same
Im already rooted with bootimg having lat pie release. Is it possible to flash Android Q on top of last pie release and be rooted? Again I am rooted with magisk, not having twrp.
To update I always flash full updat from local, not reboot, install magisk to other slot and I was ready to go.
Will this work with Q update?
Not working for me. Both sims dissapear and phone keeps FC.
pister said:
Not working for me. Both sims dissapear and phone keeps FC.
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Issue is on your end, I've flashed this multiple times no issue.
Working perfectly here I've clean flashed and redownloaded from the link and flashed. I've noticed sometime magisk causes sims to not show on boot before reboot the device and they should show again.
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I see that when I root, both IMEIs disappears. Very strange
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
error 1 (or 7 kinstalldeviceopenerror) with 52 and 3.3.1-4 ???
what are the proper steps to cleanflash
pister said:
I see that when I root, both IMEIs disappears. Very strange
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Mine both show. Not sure why yours have disappeared
liam_davenport said:
Mine both show. Not sure why yours have disappeared
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Don't know. Tried to root by myself and the same happened
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NateDev said:
error 1 (or 7 kinstalldeviceopenerror) with 52 and 3.3.1-4 ???
what are the proper steps to cleanflash
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If you have twrp already you don't need this I posted this for people that want root without using twrp, Just flash magisk 19.4 in twrp
There is a few guides in this forum section with all info you need on how to flash etc
Weird.. Flashing patched file would always result in bootloop. Restore to boot. IMG fixed it
mgear356 said:
Weird.. Flashing patched file would always result in bootloop. Restore to boot. IMG fixed it
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You flashed it on Open beta 1?
liam_davenport said:
You flashed it on Open beta 1?
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Yup open beta 1
Great thanks!
But can we update OTA to B2 with this?
@liam_davenport I'm sorry for the noob question, I just got my OP 7 Pro and never used one before, also, I've been away from everything root related for a long time.
Do I need to unlock the bootloader first in order to do this?