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Cannot create Nandroid Backup

I have CWM 5.0.2.7 installed on the Streak 7 but when I try to do a backup it cannot mount the /sdcard. I've tried manually mounting it but it still doesn't work.
Any ideas?
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Need this version installed:
http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/misc/ClockWorkMod/S7_3.2-5.0.2.8.img
Need to mount DATA first.

Flashy my TWRP recovery

giveen said:
Flashy my TWRP recovery
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I thought I read that your twrp port was for ICS B4. Unless I missed something I think he has Honeycomb. He would then need CWM 5.0.2.8 correct?
Sent from my Dell Streak 7 using XDA

datfat said:
I thought I read that your twrp port was for ICS B4. Unless I missed something I think he has Honeycomb. He would then need CWM 5.0.2.8 correct?
Sent from my Dell Streak 7 using XDA
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First you didn't say what ROM you were on
Second, I've gotten reports that it will work on HC.
Third, Nampa, huh?

Thanks for letting me know it may work on Honeycomb. I will test this myself.

giveen said:
First you didn't say what ROM you were on
Second, I've gotten reports that it will work on HC.
Third, Nampa, huh?
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I don't have it with me now, but I will post the details when I get home. I have the latest Dell release of Honeycomb.
So that takes care of number two.
Number three, whats wrong with Nampa? Other than the occasional shootings? I'm well armed.
Oh, just saw you are in Caldwell.

datfat said:
Thanks for letting me know it may work on Honeycomb. I will test this myself.
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Did you have a chance to test this?
I'm running Android 3.2
Kernel 2.6.36.3
I have tried various recoveries, but the only one that will successfully execute is the one that is provided on the same thread as the Dell HC release. I'd like to try yours, giveen, but when I search, I get too many results. Can you provide a link or a thread with the link?
Thanks

Try this
illdill said:
Did you have a chance to test this?
I'm running Android 3.2
Kernel 2.6.36.3
I have tried various recoveries, but the only one that will successfully execute is the one that is provided on the same thread as the Dell HC release. I'd like to try yours, giveen, but when I search, I get too many results. Can you provide a link or a thread with the link?
Thanks
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I have not yet had a chance to try TWRP. But if all you want is access the sd card from CM you will need 5.0.2.8 which is here.
http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/misc/ClockWorkMod/S7_3.2-5.0.2.8.img
Flash this and you will be able to Nandroid to Sd card.
The TWRP is the first Sticky post in Streak 7 development.

datfat said:
I have not yet had a chance to try TWRP. But if all you want is access the sd card from CM you will need 5.0.2.8 which is here.
http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/misc/ClockWorkMod/S7_3.2-5.0.2.8.img
Flash this and you will be able to Nandroid to Sd card.
The TWRP is the first Sticky post in Streak 7 development.
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Forgot my cable so I can't try this at work. I think I had that version before, but I'll download it and give it a try this evening.
Thanks

illdill said:
Forgot my cable so I can't try this at work. I think I had that version before, but I'll download it and give it a try this evening.
Thanks
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UPDATE: I did try the TWRP port on my honeycomb. It works to the extent of navigation with touch screen( smooth I may add) but will not save a backup correctly. it will not mount data. I assume it is because it handles it differently because it's made for ICS not honeycomb.

I'm a sad panda.

datfat said:
I have not yet had a chance to try TWRP. But if all you want is access the sd card from CM you will need 5.0.2.8 which is here.
http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/misc/ClockWorkMod/S7_3.2-5.0.2.8.img
Flash this and you will be able to Nandroid to Sd card.
The TWRP is the first Sticky post in Streak 7 development.
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I was able to back up with this version but I had to mount DATA first. Thanks!

[Q] Unable to install MIUI V5 Stock based..

Unable to install MIUI v5 by sijav.
I am LB with 4.2.2(ROOTED) and XZDUALRECOVERY
I am getting boot-loop.
Followed the instructions perfectly as per said.
NOT A NEWBIE!

Same to me…my phone(c5502) also unable to flash the rom…following all the instruction and even redownload the file also no luck…(ps:my xperia arc s or xperia v just one flash than done)but still u can try the MIUI apps called "Miui Express",just feel like using miui rom.This apps include launcher, contact, message, phone, lockscreen even themes too~
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Joncat24 said:
Same to me…my phone(c5502) also unable to flash the rom…following all the instruction and even redownload the file also no luck…(ps:my xperia arc s or xperia v just one flash than done)but still u can try the MIUI apps called "Miui Express",just feel like using miui rom.This apps include launcher, contact, message, phone, lockscreen even themes too~
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks for reply. Can you post on sijav's thread? I am not able to post there because I joined here recently!

Daedroza said:
Thanks for reply. Can you post on sijav's thread? I am not able to post there because I joined here recently!
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what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.

sijav said:
what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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Yup...downgrade to 4.2.2, root and also install recovery.Both 4.6.6 and 4.5.23...i'm even go to ur Miui forum to redownload the file but still same get bootloop wont boot...4.5.23 english and multi language also tried...if I select full wipe (in aroma),install till 40% than black out...(bootloop).The new 4.6.6, successfull install (if I select full wipe in aroma option, it happen same as 4.5.23)but the rom can't get root permission...showing system ui fc and the network operators showing wrong networking...if I reselect the network operators it show correct operators but the name just won't show the correct one that I had selected...
Ps:both before installing the rom i'm already full wipe the phone by myself coz if I select full wipe in aroma option it will cause bootloop...
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

sijav said:
what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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Thanks for reply sijav.
I used 4.2.2 customised INDIA as base rom. I installed root then recovery. I flashed your 4.6.6 MIUI file. Did clean wipe in Aroma installer also. After the process ended the phone booted with sony logo then MIUI logo and then restarted again(bootloop)
***I will try this again in next 24 hours And will post the results here. Thanks for your work
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app

If I'm not mistaken, if you're on locked bootloader you should first format system through recovery then install miui rom, it was the same way in locked Arc S
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app

@sijav also if you are uploading your own 4.2.2 ftf can you please upload it on google drive?
It would be a great relief if you could upload all your further builds on google drive and share it here. Gives more 2mb/s speed so we could tell you instantaneously the build is flawless or not.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app

Daedroza said:
@sijav also if you are uploading your own 4.2.2 ftf can you please upload it on google drive?
It would be a great relief if you could upload all your further builds on google drive and share it here. Gives more 2mb/s speed so we could tell you instantaneously the build is flawless or not.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
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hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results. it should work after that!
oh and forget everything about 4.2.2! I can't get access to my old 4.2.2 ftf file anymore! sorry I can't upload anything... and about uploading in google drive, well google drive has banned my whole account many times because many users have downloaded huge files. So I'm trying not to put anything on google drive. also my upload speed is less than 14 kbps so I'm not just posting things on net without testing it with every aspect myself! (As I hate to spend more than 1 day to upload it again) so even if you tell me that my build is broken even if I fixed it it makes me 2 days in avarage to upload both eng and multi rom into servers.

sijav said:
hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results. it should work after that!
oh and forget everything about 4.2.2! I can't get access to my old 4.2.2 ftf file anymore! sorry I can't upload anything... and about uploading in google drive, well google drive has banned my whole account many times because many users have downloaded huge files. So I'm trying not to put anything on google drive. also my upload speed is less than 14 kbps so I'm not just posting things on net without testing it with every aspect myself! (As I hate to spend more than 1 day to upload it again) so even if you tell me that my build is broken even if I fixed it it makes me 2 days in avarage to upload both eng and multi rom into servers.
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No problem. Going to try this with Vanilla CWM. If any one wants Google Drive FTF links I shall upload it for them.
Will post the result in three hours thanks sijav.
BTW which version of recovery? 6.0.4.5 right?

Result.
Result :
Flashed fresh 4.2.2 Customized India FTF. Installed SuperSU ROOT. Flashed XZDUALRECOVERY. Selected 6.0.48 CWM-Based recovery as told.
Selected the zip to be flashed. Selected Full Wipe in AROMA!
Installation started > Stopped at 1% > Device restarted and stopped at SONY LOGO.
I am on locked boot loader and I think that's what the problem is!
- NEW
Used PhilzTouch Recovery > INSTALL Complete.
I clean wiped then clicked on INSTALL NEW ROM, which again clean data, cache. Seems to work with one bug "ALL CHECK POINTS REACHED". It is not going from my Notifications menu!

Daedroza said:
Result :
Flashed fresh 4.2.2 Customized India FTF. Installed SuperSU ROOT. Flashed XZDUALRECOVERY. Selected 6.0.48 CWM-Based recovery as told.
Selected the zip to be flashed. Selected Full Wipe in AROMA!
Installation started > Stopped at 1% > Device restarted and stopped at SONY LOGO.
I am on locked boot loader and I think that's what the problem is!
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EXACT same results. I fear though that if i unlock my bootloader and MIUI fails again, PCC won't be able to rescue me with firmware repair! :crying:
C5502 with root (TowelRoot method), XZdualRecovery, stock 4.3 (waiting to go back down to 4.2.2 INDIA release again). Any hints on how to fix this? Am really interested in trying MIUI, but if Xperia ZL roms work perfectly, then i'd like to try one of those...if there's one as interesting as MIUI

Did you try to format system partition?

Adiyel said:
EXACT same results. I fear though that if i unlock my bootloader and MIUI fails again, PCC won't be able to rescue me with firmware repair! :crying:
C5502 with root (TowelRoot method), XZdualRecovery, stock 4.3 (waiting to go back down to 4.2.2 INDIA release again). Any hints on how to fix this? Am really interested in trying MIUI, but if Xperia ZL roms work perfectly, then i'd like to try one of those...if there's one as interesting as MIUI
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Yes. Use PhilZ, don't select Everything Wipe in Aroma and try installing.
If possible try installing twice! mine worked at second instance!
PROBLEM IS WITH RECOVERY AND NOT MIUI!

Daedroza said:
Yes. Use PhilZ, don't select Everything Wipe in Aroma and try installing.
If possible try installing twice! mine worked at second instance!
PROBLEM IS WITH RECOVERY AND NOT MIUI!
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damn! you were right,
formating data partition seems not a good idea in philz recovery!!
I'm gonna remove wipe in aroma and let users do it for next release OR find a way to remove things from data manually
thanks a lot for letting me know about this one.
have fun guys

Finally
sijav said:
hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results.
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YES!!! Finally...finally i had successful to flash Miui on my Xperia ZR!!:good:Actually i was already want to give up...but lucky i did give up... I just try not to use Philz Touch recovery...it works!! U are right...is the recovery problem...but my Xperia V was successful install the rom by using Philz Touch recovery...thats strange... I just use ClockWorkMod to flash and before flash the rom, i just wipe cacheand format system and it works...even i had mentioned before that all the problem all gone~~ :good::laugh: thanks~

[Guide] How to Flash Encrypted ROMs on a Decrypted Device (Without Losing Data)

Most custom ROMs for the OnePlus 5 are now supporting encrypted devices only. However, some users choose to keep their device in a decrypted state for MultiROM support and for other reasons. If you follow the steps below, you can flash any encrypted ROM on your decrypted device (without losing data) and your device will remain decrypted! I found this information in one of the many threads I've read (I don't remember which one) and thought I'd post it here to help others and for easy reference. Enjoy!
Follow These Steps:
1. Boot into TWRP
2. Wipe caches, data, and system partitions
3. Flash encrypted ROM
4. Flash GApps
5. Flash Magisk
6. Flash no-verity-op5.zip (not created by me)
7. Reboot
8. Enjoy!
If you closely follow the instructions above, you can enjoy any ROM on your decrypted OnePlus 5 and have the best of both worlds! :highfive:
Note 1: If device gets stuck at OnePlus boot animation after following all of the steps above, hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off device. Power the device back on and it will boot successfully into the ROM.
Note 2: Some ROMs are not compatible with MultiROM without the inclusion of additional commits by ROM developer.

After wipes, its Flash ROM.. Flash optional Kernel.. Flash Gapps.. Flash No-verity.. Flash optional root (magisk or SuperSU).. Flash optional Viper4Arise?

Is this confirmed working? Has anyone actually tried the process and confirmed that any data on the phone's internal storage is there?

Ph0enix_216 said:
Is this confirmed working? Has anyone actually tried the process and confirmed that any data on the phone's internal storage is there?
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Tested it yesterday with aosip and all data are on internal storage. Flashed validus today without no-verity-op5.zip and it worked too. Didn't lose data on internal storage...
Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A5000 mit Tapatalk

Ph0enix_216 said:
Is this confirmed working? Has anyone actually tried the process and confirmed that any data on the phone's internal storage is there?
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Yes, I have followed these steps to flash MANY encrypted ROMs on my decrypted device.
Confirmed to work successfully! :good:

Creeper36 said:
After wipes, its Flash ROM.. Flash optional Kernel.. Flash Gapps.. Flash No-verity.. Flash optional root (magisk or SuperSU).. Flash optional Viper4Arise?
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I've found that flashing SuperSU (instead of Magisk) on encrypted ROMs often ends in a bootloop on my decrypted device. Flashing Magisk seems to be a requirement.

Not working for me. Tried with AICP release from 9/11. Wiped caches, system, data. Flashed rom. flashed gapps (tried stock/full/micro). Flashed magisk (also tried without). -> Bootloop
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sorry i think i misunderstood the post. i thought i can flash decrypted roms on encrypted device xD is that possible too?

nico2195x said:
sorry i think i misunderstood the post. i thought i can flash decrypted roms on encrypted device xD is that possible too?
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No, I believe your device must be decrypted to flash decrypted ROMs.

Thanks for this! Do you know who we should thank for the zip? If there's an original thread for it?

DunamisMaximus said:
Thanks for this! Do you know who we should thank for the zip? If there's an original thread for it?
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You are very welcome! Unfortunately, I do not know who originally created the verity zip. It has been passed around on XDA by many people.

DunamisMaximus said:
Thanks for this! Do you know who we should thank for the zip? If there's an original thread for it?
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sjamie said:
You are very welcome! Unfortunately, I do not know who originally created the verity zip. It has been passed around on XDA by many people.
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The original zip was modified for making FBE optional by @snowwolf725. Click here to visit his original thread.

I have a quick question. I just unlocked the Bootloader on my Plus 5 and installed TWRP 3.1.1-1 and Magisk 14.0 on it. The firmware is 4.5.0 as I didn't let it update at all and did all this to the device upon first bootup. I did not decrypt.
I've tried installing latest RR release (final for N cheeseburger) and the install stops with errors. I tried a different rom in the same Android version (7.1.2) and get same results. MD5 checks out on both downloads.
Do I have to flash the latest OnePlus 5 update (full OTA 4.5.10) before flashing a 7.1.2 rom? And should I decrypt my device for easier flashing?
If no one answers, I completely understand and will search some more but this seems to be a cloudy subject that gets many different answers and I thought I would post it here. Thank you all in advance.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Premium HD app

shadowstep said:
The original zip was modified for making FBE optional by @snowwolf725. Click here to visit his original thread.
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And there's a thread I started for using FDE.
It works with most ROMs...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/development/op5-disk-encryption-enabler-op5-t3672477

glockman4519 said:
I have a quick question. I just unlocked the Bootloader on my Plus 5 and installed TWRP 3.1.1-1 and Magisk 14.0 on it. The firmware is 4.5.0 as I didn't let it update at all and did all this to the device upon first bootup. I did not decrypt.
I've tried installing latest RR release (final for N cheeseburger) and the install stops with errors. I tried a different rom in the same Android version (7.1.2) and get same results. MD5 checks out on both downloads.
Do I have to flash the latest OnePlus 5 update (full OTA 4.5.10) before flashing a 7.1.2 rom? And should I decrypt my device for easier flashing?
If no one answers, I completely understand and will search some more but this seems to be a cloudy subject that gets many different answers and I thought I would post it here. Thank you all in advance.
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Yes.. U need to flash the latest firmware and then flash roms.. There's a thread for firmware.. Flash the whole zip would again give you stock recovery and you have to re do the fastboot stuff so makes no sense..

arjunarora said:
Yes.. U need to flash the latest firmware and then flash roms.. There's a thread for firmware.. Flash the whole zip would again give you stock recovery and you have to re do the fastboot stuff so makes no sense..
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In addition to what is stated here, if you flash Magisk immediately after flashing the full firmware zip (no rebooting between steps), TWRP won't get replaced with the stock recovery. This is a great time saver!

Any method to get oxygen os as a secondary ROM with multirom?

dakotah2468 said:
Any method to get oxygen os as a secondary ROM with multirom?
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Yes, I've read that is possible. No, I don't know how to do it. :laugh:

sjamie said:
Yes, I've read that is possible. No, I don't know how to do it. :laugh:
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Darn, well thanks for the reply

I just wanted to thank you for this thread. All of the information you provided helped me immensely. I was struggling with this device and flashing roms at first but one I unencrypted it, with your guide, everything worked great. I was going to leave it encrypted for easier flashing since most all the roms for this device are encrypted only. But I was having more issues than ever. And many, of the posts in here have also answered quite a few questions I had. This should be a pinned tread.
Anyways thank you again. Your thread is a must read for anyone with an Opo5.
"Chance Favors the Prepared"

dakotah2468 said:
Any method to get oxygen os as a secondary ROM with multirom?
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Have you tried flashing OxygenOS, the no-verity zip and Magisk?
glockman4519 said:
I just wanted to thank you for this thread. All of the information you provided helped me immensely. I was struggling with this device and flashing roms at first but one I unencrypted it, with your guide, everything worked great. I was going to leave it encrypted for easier flashing since most all the roms for this device are encrypted only. But I was having more issues than ever. And many, of the posts in here have also answered quite a few questions I had. This should be a pinned tread.
Anyways thank you again. Your thread is a must read for anyone with an Opo5.
"Chance Favors the Prepared"
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Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad this thread could provide you the guidance you needed.

no start after I clicked TWRP Fix Permissions

Hello,
I need advice, please. MOTO G2 (2014) XT1068
XT1068 unlocked>TWRP installed>TWRP Fix permissions clicked>now boot animation and goes into black screen (with backlight).
More detailed:
Last night I have unlocked my XT1068 and installed TWRP, no problem.
(following this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSTDsFG1xw, citing https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-0-1-moto-g-2014-t2896165).
First deviation was I got TWRP from http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img as I ran into an unavoidable sign-up trap following the cited url).
Second deviation was I chose to install SU offered by the TWRP app via Gplay, which was unsuccessful.
So I decided to go back and follow the instruction, using the provided "Update SU" file but found my Windows Explorer but it didn't give me access to internal memory or SD card. After short research, I found that XT1068 "developer options>USB configuration" toggling MTP to Charging only and back MTP helped https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3nnkaa/cant_access_android_device_internal_storage_from/ as the Windows Explorer was able to access the XT1068 memory. (SD card was setup as internal memory).
I copied the file over, rebooted into TWRP but couldn't see the file. I remember having seen something like "unable to mount or access memory" in TWRP and remembered from XDA thread that permissions might be messed up. It was late, I jumped to a conclusion when I found the TWRP option "Fix permissions". I clicked it and have since the issue.
I can get into the menu which offers "recovery" and also get into TWRP
I have tried "Factory reset" but I am not sure what happens there, Motorola boot animation comes and then the black screen again (with backlight)
I think I have options but feel like in a minefield and better ask for what to do next.
Thank you

can you tell me you're bootloader version and on what android version you were when you messed up things? If your phone boots up to the bootloader i.e. the menu which allows you to enter recovery then you're having more than one options to fix this problem. But be careful this time. as this may brick your phone and it will be gone for good..
Read this XDA thread and do the steps carefully. This may restore your phone
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-t3018682

Hi, I had the stock Marshmallow and bootloader is showing 48.86 (if that is actually the number). I was aiming to do a titanium backup and then probably try a custom ROM.
I will follow the steps in the link provided to get back to a known working state before trying a custom ROM but I really like to understand what went wrong and in what state the phone now is. I don't think my deviations where a bad choice but clicking "Fix permissions" obviously was. I like to learn from mistakes.
Thanks for helping me out.

Ok, read the guide and am uncertain which firmware is the correct one for New Zealand (the thread is full of confusion about the versions). I am waiting for a reply there and asking here if I could from this point also try to flash a custom rom via TWRP? Or better back to a working condition before doing this? Thanks.

karteileiche said:
Ok, read the guide and am uncertain which firmware is the correct one for New Zealand (the thread is full of confusion about the versions). I am waiting for a reply there and asking here if I could from this point also try to flash a custom rom via TWRP? Or better back to a working condition before doing this? Thanks.
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Umm.. About the firmware version of the stock ROM, you can search google for it. And as far as your question about trying a custom ROM, you can try whichever ROM you want (except Ubuntu Touch, it's installation methods are too confusing). Just download the ROM in .zip file and download "Google Apps (GApps)", I prefer open gapps and install the rom via TWRP.
Wipe out these paritions in TWRP > Wipe > Advanced Wipe:
Dalvik/ART cache
Cache
Data
System
Also before installing any custom ROM read the steps plus read user comments before flashing anything
P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0

pkdon123 said:
Umm.. About the firmware version of the stock ROM, you can search google for it. And as far as your question about trying a custom ROM, you can try whichever ROM you want (except Ubuntu Touch, it's installation methods are too confusing). Just download the ROM in .zip file and download "Google Apps (GApps)", I prefer open gapps and install the rom via TWRP.
Wipe out these paritions in TWRP > Wipe > Advanced Wipe:
Dalvik/ART cache
Cache
Data
System
Also before installing any custom ROM read the steps plus read user comments before flashing anything
P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0
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Yes, thanks.
I have flashed ROM's successfully before on Galaxy S3 and Tab 2 and used gapps via TWRP.
I have tried Google for the correct version but find myself turning in circles, most-likely my limited search term knowledge.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/4bgg02/info_all_moto_g_codenames_models_variants/ shows "XT1068 : Latin America/EU/UK/Asia/Australia/Germany/Brazil/India, Dual SIM" and the listed ROMs named XT1068_TITAN_RET ...(BR for Brazil?) (LA for Latin America?) (DSDS for India?) (GB for UK?) (DE for Germany?) then what? Some are obvious others are what I have read through various comments, DSDS may even be for (EU/INDIAN/GLOBAL), I have not been able to find a really good page explaining this.
You did not answer my last question directly but given that you stated how to flash a ROM and what to wipe, I assume you mean that I could alternatively install a custom ROM at this stage. (Which is what I had planned originally).
Still, would be nice to know the correct firmware version and also why clicking "Fix permission" turned things into custard.
Thanks.

pkdon123 said:
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P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0
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Yeah, I´ve seen in the post of @karteileiche that link: http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img. That recovery is outdated and not from the original source. Maybe that´s the reason why things get messed up.
Downlad latest TWRP always from this site if you don´t need something unoffical for your device: https://dl.twrp.me/
For titan this would be: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog2014.html
About installation of custom roms: When you check any thread of custom roms you´ll find in the OP what to wipe and what to use.
And imho it would be better to first flash the actual recovery before flashing any custom rom.

Valid point, thanks for reminding me and providing the link.

karteileiche said:
Valid point, thanks for reminding me and providing the link.
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You're welcome. Just send me a PM if you need further help or instructions.
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Wolfcity said:
Yeah, I´ve seen in the post of @karteileiche that link: http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img. That recovery is outdated and not from the original source. Maybe that´s the reason why things get messed up.
Downlad latest TWRP always from this site if you don´t need something unoffical for your device: https://dl.twrp.me/
For titan this would be: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog2014.html
About installation of custom roms: When you check any thread of custom roms you´ll find in the OP what to wipe and what to use.
And imho it would be better to first flash the actual recovery before flashing any custom rom.
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Yeah.. I Agree with your point?
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karteileiche said:
Yes, thanks.
I have flashed ROM's successfully before on Galaxy S3 and Tab 2 and used gapps via TWRP.
I have tried Google for the correct version but find myself turning in circles, most-likely my limited search term knowledge.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/4bgg02/info_all_moto_g_codenames_models_variants/ shows "XT1068 : Latin America/EU/UK/Asia/Australia/Germany/Brazil/India, Dual SIM" and the listed ROMs named XT1068_TITAN_RET ...(BR for Brazil?) (LA for Latin America?) (DSDS for India?) (GB for UK?) (DE for Germany?) then what? Some are obvious others are what I have read through various comments, DSDS may even be for (EU/INDIAN/GLOBAL), I have not been able to find a really good page explaining this.
You did not answer my last question directly but given that you stated how to flash a ROM and what to wipe, I assume you mean that I could alternatively install a custom ROM at this stage. (Which is what I had planned originally).
Still, would be nice to know the correct firmware version and also why clicking "Fix permission" turned things into custard.
Thanks.
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Yess, you can try installing custom rom and see if that works.. otherwise flashing stock rom will also be an option for you.

Fixed
Resolved by using the latest TWRP version and a clean flash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:

Fixed
Resolved by installing the latest TWRP version and a clean fash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:

karteileiche said:
Resolved by installing the latest TWRP version and a clean fash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:
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You're welcome. Nice to hear it's working.
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Questions By Someone Just Receiving This Phone.it

Hi guys,
My 32 GB 3GB RAM Moto G5S Plus should arrive tomorrow, and I have a couple questions.
Apparently the bootloader can be easily unlocked and I'm guessing I'll be able to easily get root.
My questions are:
1 - How do I unlock the bootloader
2 - How do I get root
3- What's the best custom ROMS for this device
Thanks!

razers7t8 said:
Hi guys,
My 32 GB 3GB RAM Moto G5S Plus should arrive tomorrow, and I have a couple questions.
Apparently the bootloader can be easily unlocked and I'm guessing I'll be able to easily get root.
My questions are:
1 - How do I unlock the bootloader
2 - How do I get root
3- What's the best custom ROMS for this device
Thanks!
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1 - read - more than enough info available
2 - c 1
3 - that's up to you to decide

razers7t8 said:
Hi guys,
My 32 GB 3GB RAM Moto G5S Plus should arrive tomorrow, and I have a couple questions.
Apparently the bootloader can be easily unlocked and I'm guessing I'll be able to easily get root.
My questions are:
1 - How do I unlock the bootloader
2 - How do I get root
3- What's the best custom ROMS for this device
Thanks!
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Follow this link for bootloader unlock, root, & twrp(&thank the OP:good - it's pretty straight forward & won't take too long to accomplish...be sure to follow the instructions closely: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/development/root-moto-g5s-plus-t3673287
And "best" is a subjective thing, but there are some good ROMs out there. Give them all a try I've been on validus 8.0 for weeks now, aex 64 bit is nice, and there are more ROMs floating around on android file host too.
Good luck & hope you like your new g5s :highfive:

Mines coming tomorrow too!

Mine will be here Friday.
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I don't know how I'm gonna actually make use of it as a "phone" given that I'm currently using an iPhone 8 Plus, but I'm just happy to have a customizable Android device again. Google Voice for the win!

razers7t8 said:
I don't know how I'm gonna actually make use of it as a "phone" given that I'm currently using an iPhone 8 Plus, but I'm just happy to have a customizable Android device again. Google Voice for the win!
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Just in time too...iPhone X sales are weak so its about that time for crapple to start throttling their 8's to try and get those X sales up!

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Just in time too...iPhone X sales are weak so its about that time for crapple to start throttling their 8's to try and get those X sales up!
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Hahaha. Custom ROMS, baby!

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Follow this link for bootloader unlock, root, & twrp(&thank the OP:good - it's pretty straight forward & won't take too long to accomplish...be sure to follow the instructions closely: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/development/root-moto-g5s-plus-t3673287
And "best" is a subjective thing, but there are some good ROMs out there. Give them all a try I've been on validus 8.0 for weeks now, aex 64 bit is nice, and there are more ROMs floating around on android file host too.
Good luck & hope you like your new g5s :highfive:
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I unlocked the bootloader successfully, but when I get to the second step and try to flash the twrp recovery, I keep getting this message:
I keep getting "writing recovery"...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [0.292s]
finished
I erased my phone and started over and didn't enable fingerprint or a PIN. What's the problem?

razers7t8 said:
I unlocked the bootloader successfully, but when I get to the second step and try to flash the twrp recovery, I keep getting this message:
I keep getting "writing recovery"...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [0.292s]
finished
I erased my phone and started over and didn't enable fingerprint or a PIN. What's the problem?
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Got everything to work. What's the best ROM, though. I'd prefer to be on 8.0 Oreo.

razers7t8 said:
Got everything to work. What's the best ROM, though. I'd prefer to be on 8.0 Oreo.
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Validus has been my daily driver since day 1 of owning this phone, aex 64 bit is nice too. Just flash & see what you like best
Also, check android file host...there's a few builds there too.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Validus has been my daily driver since day 1 of owning this phone, aex 64 bit is nice too. Just flash & see what you like best
Also, check android file host...there's a few builds there too.
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OK. Thanks. I'm guessing Validos is Oreo 8.0. I'm gonna try it now. Could you provide a link?

razers7t8 said:
OK. Thanks. I'm guessing Validos is Oreo 8.0. I'm gonna try it now. Could you provide a link?
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ROM: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=231006
GZR minimal gapps: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=222140 (You can use open gapps too if that's your preference)
GZR validus XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...icial-8-x-y-ground-zero-roms-validus-t3690386

startswithPendswithOOH said:
ROM: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=231006
GZR minimal gapps: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=222140 (You can use open gapps too if that's your preference)
GZR validus XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...icial-8-x-y-ground-zero-roms-validus-t3690386
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I flashed everything, but when I reboot, it doesn't load an OS. It just reboots to TWRP. Help!

razers7t8 said:
I flashed everything, but when I reboot, it doesn't load an OS. It just reboots to TWRP. Help!
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While I was still on the stock Moto ROM, the last thing I did was fo a factory reset because I had a PIN/Pattern. So I did a factory reset then it took me back TWRP when it restarted. I flashed the Validus ROM and it flashed successfully, but every time I reboot, it goes straight back to TWRP.

razers7t8 said:
I flashed everything, but when I reboot, it doesn't load an OS. It just reboots to TWRP. Help!
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Hmm... Which TWRP version did you use? r15 is the latest one(r9 worked for me too)... https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817906626617952763
Download it & flash it in recovery as an image file.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Hmm... Which TWRP version did you use? r15 is the latest one(r9 worked for me too)... https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817906626617952763
Download it & flash it in recovery as an image file.
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Select partition to Flash Image:
system image
boot
recovery
logo
which one?

razers7t8 said:
Select partition to Flash Image:
system image
boot
recovery
logo
which one?
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I checked. I initially flashed r15

razers7t8 said:
I checked. I initially flashed r15
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I got out of the TRWP loop by flashing the stock moto ROM following this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...lash-official-firmware-moto-g5s-plus-t3681018
Something is wrong with Validus. I would advise against using this custom ROM.

razers7t8 said:
I got out of the TRWP loop by flashing the stock moto ROM following this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...lash-official-firmware-moto-g5s-plus-t3681018
Something is wrong with Validus. I would advise against using this custom ROM.
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Uh, nope. Not a thing wrong with Validus. Been running the 12/8 build flawlessly since it came out. It's your 1st day with the phone and you messed something up along the way...not a ROM problem...user problem.
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razers7t8 said:
I checked. I initially flashed r15
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Did you skip this step from the bootloader unlock thread after installing TWRP?
"Create a complete backup in this step. Do not do anything without taking backup
Now connect your phone to PC. You will see Moto Z storage. Move TWRP backup to PC from your phone. Also move music, images, video and everything to your PC.
Now go to wipe in TWRP and wipe data.
Now copy Magisk zip from PC to Phone.
Now go to install and select Magisk zip and flash. Now reboot to system."
Also, in the validus/GZR OP it has a zip file you need to flash if you had setup fingerprint on stock...did you try that?
"Note: If you set Fingerprint + Pattern/ Pin on Primary/Stock then you need to flash a Lock Fix file on Primary
Lockfix.zip"