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Questions regarding dm-verity and OOS 4.0.x

Hey there.
I got my 3t in the day, 4.0.0 was released. So I unlocked my bootloader after upgrading.
At the time, dm-verity was new to me and so I ignored it.
By now I read up on it and guess I get it. What doesn't fit to what I read is the fact, that I modified my system in many ways. By flashing TWRP, by modifying system with super su and things like ad blockers (hosts file) and pixel launcher.
Yet I never installed the verity fix. I also use encrypted data partition.
How can that be?
My only guess is, I never installed a custom kernel yet or another Rom. But then again verity should be triggered way earlier. Did 4.0 not fully implement it?

mad-murdock said:
Hey there.
I got my 3t in the day, 4.0.0 was released. So I unlocked my bootloader after upgrading.
At the time, dm-verity was new to me and so I ignored it.
By now I read up on it and guess I get it. What doesn't fit to what I read is the fact, that I modified my system in many ways. By flashing TWRP, by modifying system with super su and things like ad blockers (hosts file) and pixel launcher.
Yet I never installed the verity fix. I also use encrypted data partition.
How can that be?
My only guess is, I never installed a custom kernel yet or another Rom. But then again verity should be triggered way earlier. Did 4.0 not fully implement it?
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They say (in twrp thread and in oneplus forums) if you flash supersu, you are fine...

ram4ufriends said:
They say (in twrp thread and in oneplus forums) if you flash supersu, you are fine...
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When am I not fine? Protection only triggers if kernel is exchanged?
It's not that I don't want to flash it, but I am eager to know.

*bump* - trying a last time, to see if anyone knows details

The whole point of dm verity is to make sure phone is not rooted or modified in any way that could compromise app security, luckily it doesn't work quite 100% as we can still root without triggering it, even though it should.

I guess, the answer to my question is, TWRP automatically applies the dm-verity patch on first install. I overlooked that feature to be honest, but it makes total sense to do so and protect custom recovery users from locking out of your phone

I have this questions too. And I can't decrypt Data even if I input the right password. I can't use recovery anymore with TWRP or the stock rec.
Here is some details about the dm-verity. https://source.android.com/security/verifiedboot/verified-boot.html
I only know Android N will encrypt Data by using f2fs file system.........
If you have some effective methods, please tell me. Thanks a lot!

mad-murdock said:
I guess, the answer to my question is, TWRP automatically applies the dm-verity patch on first install. I overlooked that feature to be honest, but it makes total sense to do so and protect custom recovery users from locking out of your phone
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It's my understanding that SuperSU applies the dm-verity patch when it's installed.

napetost said:
I have this questions too. And I can't decrypt Data even if I input the right password. I can't use recovery anymore with TWRP or the stock rec.
Here is some details about the dm-verity. https://source.android.com/security/verifiedboot/verified-boot.html
I only know Android N will encrypt Data by using f2fs file system.........
If you have some effective methods, please tell me. Thanks a lot!
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flash TWRP 3.0.3-1-beta1 and try again

I have found the right way!
First, you should flash back to OOS3.5 6.0, then set the pin password. And then copy OOS4.0 to /sdcard ,then using system update.Then you will update to OOS4.0 and you won't see any dm-verity problems.

napetost said:
I have found the right way!
First, you should flash back to OOS3.5 6.0, then set the pin password. And then copy OOS4.0 to /sdcard ,then using system update.Then you will update to OOS4.0 and you won't see any dm-verity problems.
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That's one way. Using the TWRP beta is another. It's in the TWRP post, page 55, bottom. Post 550. Actually the last few pages of that post discuss this issue right now. Might be worth reading.

[GUIDE] Installing OxygenOS on Chinese models, easy rooting guide and much more!

Ok so I've seen a lot of confusion on how to correctly flash OxygenOS on your brand new OnePlus 5, and also how to correctly and easily root your phone.. This guide aims to clear up any confusion regarding this. Ready? Let's move on.
Q: What's the difference between International and Chinese versions of the OnePlus 5?
A: Hardware-wise there is absolutely no difference between the 2 versions. In terms of software, the international version runs OxygenOS (OOS) while the Chinese version runs HydrogenOS(H2OS). H2OS has no Google services pre-installed and is generally not recommended for use outside China. Both OxygenOS and HydrogenOS are official updates by OnePlus.
Q: I bought a Chinese phone. How do I install OxygenOS then?
A: 1. Download the latest OxygenOS from here. Download the full zip and NOT the OTA update.
2. Place it in the root of your internal memory. Basically don't put the file in any folder.
3. Go to Settings > System updates, press the gear icon and select Local upgrade.
4. Choose the file, the phone will boot into recovery and everything is done.
Q: OK I want to root my phone but I don't want to lose Android Pay, Netflix, Pokemon GO etc. Is it possible?
Simple answer: Yes. Long answer: Maybe not in the long run.
Why is that so? You see, back in the old days there were little downsides to rooting. Alas, Android Pay and Pokemon GO came along, and in an effort to tighten up security, Google implemented this thing called
SafetyNet. Basically it's a measure to test your system integrity, meaning that any modification to system will trigger SafetyNet and many apps will be "locked down". Android Pay and Pokemon GO will not work,
and Netflix won't show up on Google Play anymore. Some devices even check for unlocked bootloader, but apparently not the OnePlus 5, so you don't have to switch to a custom kernel to root.
To overcome this problem, the brilliant minds at XDA came up with system-less root. Chainfire was the first to implement it in SuperSU, but right now nobody uses SuperSU anymore. Magisk is the new kid in town,
and quite frankly much better IMO.
Q: Alright enough talk, how do I root the phone?
A: Patience my young Padawan. I will get to that in a moment. But here are some things you have to know.
1. Rooting involves unlocking your bootloader, and ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE WIPED. Keep a backup and move everything in your internal memory somewhere else.
2. Magisk may beat SafetyNet now, but there is no guarantee this will always be the case. So your SafetyNet enabled apps may not work all the time.
3. OTA updates from OnePlus will work differently when you are rooted. But hey that's what this guide is for. :good:
Easy rooting guide
1. Install ADB drivers.
2. Go into settings > about phone. Press the build no. a few times to activate developer options.
3. Turn on developer options, OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
4. Connect phone to PC and allow ADB access on phone. Wait for drivers to finish installing.
5. Download and install this simple tool on your PC.
6. Download one of the 2 TWRP recoveries below.
TWRP Official
xdvs23's TWRP
7. Open the All-in-One tool and make sure your device is recognised as OnePlus 5. Click on Unlock bootloader. Your bootloader is now unlocked and all your DATA WILL BE WIPED!
8. Select the "and boot it" arrow and click flash TWRP, click manual mode and choose the TWRP.img file you downloaded earlier.
9. After everything is done, your phone should now boot into TWRP successfully. Do not reboot yet.
10. On your PC, download the latest version of Magisk. Place the zip file onto your phone using USB and flash it with TWRP. Clear cache and reboot into system.
11. You should now see a new app called Magisk Manager. Check for updates!
12. However, do keep in mind not to mess around the system. If you need something, check to see if there any Magisk Modules available. There is also a small repo in the downloads section in Magisk Manager. Also Adaway works great with Magisk. Just make sure to turn on systemless host file in Magisk manager.
14. Congrats you are now rooted!:highfive:
Q: Alright now that I'm rooted, how do I get official updates?
A: 1. Download the latest OxygenOS from here. Download the full zip and NOT the OTA update. Place it on your phone. Make sure you also have your Magisk zip.
2. Boot into TWRP. Press the volume button when the bootloader unlocked screen comes up. Use volume buttons and power button to select recovery.
3. Flash the OxygenOS zip file. DO NOT reboot yet!
4. Tap the home button and flash Magisk. Clear cache.
5. Reboot into system and you are done!
Hope this guide is simple enough for you guys to understand. It might seem daunting at first, but practice makes perfect.
Also it is not a requirement to root, most people get by fine without ever rooting. But we are not like normal people, are we? Why else would we be on XDA then?
Further questions
Q1: Why Magisk and not SuperSU?
A: Besides the fact that Magisk is being constantly updated to bypass SafetyNet, it is also open-source. Wish I could say the same for SuperSU, the app is not what it used to be. Chainfire is no longer aware of the changes made in his app and I for one am not willing to take my chances with a shady developer. I had countless bad experiences with Chinese apps, many of them created by large companies. Check out this thread for more info.
Q2: Why exactly is HydrogenOS not recommended for use outside China?
A: Besides the aforementioned lack of Google apps, HydrogenOS is also tweaked differently from OxygenOS. It is significantly more aggressive in killing apps and not letting them run in the background, as you would expect with the number of rogue apps in China, made worse by the fact that there is no Play Store in China. OxygenOS on the other hand has a limit of 32 apps in memory, which I guess is a nice compromise between performance and battery life.

Reserved just in case. Probably will never need it though.

to be fair, there are still lots of people using SuperSU..

What should I do if I still want to use SuperSU?

2 noob questions @jasonwsc or anyone who knows
How about wiping dalvik and cache?
And how about encryption? Do I need to remove my fingerprint/security pattern before flashing OR rooting?
Thanks a lot for your help, the OP5 will be the first phone I can actually root. My old Xperia Z (2013) had a locked bootloader that was not unlockable haha.

ipredatorv said:
2 noob questions @jasonwsc or anyone who knows
How about wiping dalvik and cache?
And how about encryption? Do I need to remove my fingerprint/security pattern before flashing OR rooting?
Thanks a lot for your help, the OP5 will be the first phone I can actually root. My old Xperia Z (2013) had a locked bootloader that was not unlockable haha.
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Wiping Dalvik and cache is usually done after flashing a ROM in TWRP. Not that big of deal now that many apps use ART, but still good to do to prevent app crashes.
No need to remove fingerprint security before rooting.

iamelton said:
to be fair, there are still lots of people using SuperSU..
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Ningyou Higeki said:
What should I do if I still want to use SuperSU?
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Just flash SuperSU zip instead of Magisk.
I don't know why anyone still uses SuperSU though. For one, it's sold to a Chinese company and is no longer open source. Not to mention it doesn't pass SafetyNet at all.

jasonwsc said:
Wiping Dalvik and cache is usually done after flashing a ROM in TWRP. Not that big of deal now that many apps use ART, but still good to do to prevent app crashes.
No need to remove fingerprint security before rooting.
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Thanks for the clarification!
I only asked about wiping dalvik/cache because some other people here recommended that, as it may help to fix my battery drain issue.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

ipredatorv said:
Thanks for the clarification!
I only asked about wiping dalvik/cache because some other people here recommended that, as it may help to fix my battery drain issue.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk
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It might help with your battery drain issue, but chances are some apps are running in the background draining your battery.

Google services not working
I have installed oxygen OS in my chinese version OP5 following above method. However, after installing oxygen OS my google play store isnt working. When I open google play store, it stucks on checking info.

Nishatian1 said:
I have installed oxygen OS in my chinese version OP5 following above method. However, after installing oxygen OS my google play store isnt working. When I open google play store, it stucks on checking info.
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Just a wild guess, but are you still in China? Check your VPN before trying to access the Google Playstore. Otherwise, remove the Playstore and download the most recent Playstore apk from a website like apkmirror. If they offer multiple versions, go for ARM 64.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

jasonwsc said:
Just flash SuperSU zip instead of Magisk.
I don't know why anyone still uses SuperSU though. For one, it's sold to a Chinese company and is no longer open source. Not to mention it doesn't pass SafetyNet at all.
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I'm a little tired of tuning my phone now. And I don't care about SafetyNet. BTW, how's Magisk's compatibility now?

jasonwsc said:
Just flash SuperSU zip instead of Magisk.
I don't know why anyone still uses SuperSU though. For one, it's sold to a Chinese company and is no longer open source. Not to mention it doesn't pass SafetyNet at all.
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I got my Chinese OP5 two days ago and went through the whole procedure of unlocking, rooting, and flashing OxygenOS. Now I see that somebody took the time to write a nice guide on how to do it. Thanks @jasonwsc! I really wish I had this available to me already. I am sure it's gonna be a great help to others though!
I wasn't aware that SuperSU had been sold to a Chinese company through and that it is no longer open source. Knowing what I know now I regret flashing SuperSU yesterday and would love to switch to Magisk.
My question would be: what's the "proper way" to switch from SuperSU to Magisk? Just unroot via SuperSU and flash Magisk, or is there a better, cleaner way?
Edit:
Nevermind, just searched it and there's a super nice guide here.

Ningyou Higeki said:
I'm a little tired of tuning my phone now. And I don't care about SafetyNet. BTW, how's Magisk's compatibility now?
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Magisk works fine, have no issues so far.

Hello,
I have the opportunity to receive an OP5T (128 GB)
from China. The ROM will be Hydrogen OS and not Oxygen OS.
I would like to be sure that the procedure used to install Oxygen OS will be the same as for the OP5?

Moazamali said:
Hello,
I have the opportunity to receive an OP5T (128 GB)
from China. The ROM will be Hydrogen OS and not Oxygen OS.
I would like to be sure that the procedure used to install Oxygen OS will be the same as for the OP5?
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Yes it's the same. Just flash the firmware file for OP5T instead of the OP5.

i have international model oneplus 5. My phone was bricked, so i unbricked the phone by flashing h2os. I have rooted my phone with supersu and unrooted it again by flashing stock recovery. i want to now flash my phone with oxygenos. i have tried but no success. Please guide me with correct method.
Thanks

nayemohd said:
i have international model oneplus 5. My phone was bricked, so i unbricked the phone by flashing h2os. I have rooted my phone with supersu and unrooted it again by flashing stock recovery. i want to now flash my phone with oxygenos. i have tried but no success. Please guide me with correct method.
Thanks
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See here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003 it might be useful to format internal storage.

strongst said:
See here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003 it might be useful to format internal storage.
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Good morning all,
I have the same problem. Installed a H2os on a international oneplus 5.
Didn't like it so much so I formatted the system and installed the open beta 26.
However if I want to use the latest recovery either to clear cache or davlik cache I get a bunch of errors.
Any idea why?

kimon60 said:
Good morning all,
I have the same problem. Installed a H2os on a international oneplus 5.
Didn't like it so much so I formatted the system and installed the open beta 26.
However if I want to use the latest recovery either to clear cache or davlik cache I get a bunch of errors.
Any idea why?
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Which h2os version and which recovery version did you use(file names please)? What do you mean with formatting the system? What did you wipe or format exactly?

Magisk and root

can i flash magisk using twrp and get root?

It worked for me using twrp from https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-0-emui-8-0-4-04-2018-t3773449 and magisk 16.0 on oreo firmware.

Quick answer...yes.
On Oreo (VTR-L09C432B360), I installed the 15.4 version from here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/development/magisk-p10-p10plus-t3752482 (it's for the P10 Plus but works on P10's as well)
You can then update to the latest version (v16) via the Magisk Manager app.
Nougat here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-huawei-p10-root-magisk-magisk-t3625151

colthekid said:
Quick answer...yes.
On Oreo (VTR-L09C432B360), I installed the 15.4 version from here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/development/magisk-p10-p10plus-t3752482 (it's for the P10 Plus but works on P10's as well)
You can then update to the latest version (v16) via the Magisk Manager app.
Nougat here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-huawei-p10-root-magisk-magisk-t3625151
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It's doable on any p10's right like I have the dual sim version.
One more question....to get the treble ROM I have to root right?

Those have flashed successfully, did your SafetyNet pass completely? ctsProfile is the only issue I'm having right now

naeemomr said:
It's doable on any p10's right like I have the dual sim version.
One more question....to get the treble ROM I have to root right?
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Works on all P10's as far as I'm aware. Don't know about Treble, I'm on stock.
MrDanMak said:
Those have flashed successfully, did your SafetyNet pass completely? ctsProfile is the only issue I'm having right now
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Yes SafetyNet passes fine

colthekid said:
Works on all P10's as far as I'm aware. Don't know about Treble, I'm on stock.
Yes SafetyNet passes fine
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Damn, didn't work for me. Just the ctsProfile: False issue I'm having. On the B360 firmware using the latest TWRP that works for the P10 as well. Know of anything else I can do to fix this perhaps?

Try Magisk in core only mode and turn on Magisk Hide, other than that I don't know I'm afraid.

-i instaled magisk manager (16)
-patched the original boot parition (you have to untrigger both options in magisk manager..."keep force encryption" "keep AVB 2.0/dm-verity)
-flashed modified boot parition with TWRP
-all OK, safetynet OK

DallasCZ said:
-i instaled magisk manager (16)
-patched the original boot parition (you have to untrigger both options in magisk manager..."keep force encryption" "keep AVB 2.0/dm-verity)
-flashed modified boot parition with TWRP
-all OK, safetynet OK
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Hi DallasCZ,
May I ask you to be more specific?
I just ordered a P10 and I would like root it with Magisk (I alrady have a Lenovo Tab3 8Plus (TB-8703F) and successfully routed with Magisk (Safety Net check is green))
So, what are the steps? Can I use the original Magisk, or should I use a P10 specific? And how the OTA updates work with the Magisk? Eg.: Do you have to disable it before update? I hope not, since Magisk is systemless and the Oreo ROM is Treble "compatible". Oh, and could you give me a link to a working TWRP, which is compatible with the latest Oreo?
Thanks everything in advance!

So, is it not possible to flash ramdisk without unlocking bootloader?

cesedy said:
So, is it not possible to flash ramdisk without unlocking bootloader?
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Yes you jave to unlock bootloader first.

Finally I got my phone. Now I'm testing, and getting familiar with it. But after that, I really need some help / advice ...
So my questions are the follows:
If I open the bootloader (no root, no other modifications), will I get OTA updates, and will they work?
Which TWRP is recommended? twrp 3.2.1-0 OREO or TWRP 3.2.1-0 for EMUI 8.0 or another one? What is the difference between the first two?
Can I use the official Magisc? I'm on VTR-L29 8.0.0.360(C432)
And the "really big" question: Is it possible to have OTA updates and Magisk at the same time? If yes, how?

Dexterova said:
Finally I got my phone. Now I'm testing, and getting familiar with it. But after that, I really need some help / advice ...
So my questions are the follows:
If I open the bootloader (no root, no other modifications), will I get OTA updates, and will they work?
Which TWRP is recommended? twrp 3.2.1-0 OREO or TWRP 3.2.1-0 for EMUI 8.0 or another one? What is the difference between the first two?
Can I use the official Magisc? I'm on VTR-L29 8.0.0.360(C432)
And the "really big" question: Is it possible to have OTA updates and Magisk at the same time? If yes, how?
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Guys, don't bother with answering my question. It seems that Huawei removed the possibility to get unlock code. So, right now it seems I'll never be able to root my device

Dexterova said:
Guys, don't bother with answering my question. It seems that Huawei removed the possibility to get unlock code. So, right now it seems I'll never be able to root my device
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Apparently you can contact customer service and receive the unlock code after a couple of days.

M1chiel said:
Apparently you can contact customer service and receive the unlock code after a couple of days.
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Are you sure? How? Just write an e-mail to [email protected]? But why they shut down the request page / site? This does not make any sense.

Dexterova said:
Are you sure? How? Just write an e-mail to [email protected]? But why they shut down the request page / site? This does not make any sense.
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Huawei Reddit

M1chiel said:
Huawei Reddit
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OK, I'll give it a try...
... (other) question(s):
If I open (no root) the bootloader, will I get OTA updates?
In other words: you guys, with Magisk, how do you update your devices?

Because we do not make a list of which modules work 100% in magisk in P10, since for example xposed produces a hard brick.
Sorry my bad english

Is this still available [email protected]?
I got this error message:
The response from the remote server was:
550 5.1.1 Error: invalid recipients is found from 209.85.216.178

Xposed working flawlessly on Zenfone 5Q/lite zc600kl

Used Twrp to flash SuperSU installed Xposed framework installer and flashed the nougat sdk.
Modules are working
Zuper
Lucky patcher
Gravitybox
3C
One tap video downloader

Few quick questions. Did you use the official Asus unlock app? Can you post a link to the twrp download?

Shakez619 said:
Used Twrp to flash SuperSU installed Xposed framework installer and flashed the nougat sdk.
Modules are working
Zuper
Lucky patcher
Gravitybox
3C
One tap video downloader
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Where did you get the TWRP? Can you give me the link?
I want to install magisk and enable camera2 api so I can install gcam

DumDumBumBum said:
Where did you get the TWRP? Can you give me the link?
I want to install magisk and enable camera2 api so I can install gcam
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You don't need trwp to install magisk. You can use magisk manager to patch the stock boot image, then adb push to install the patch boot image to your device. There are plenty of tutorials on how to do this here on XDA.

Cyb3rk1ll said:
You don't need trwp to install magisk. You can use magisk manager to patch the stock boot image, then adb push to install the patch boot image to your device. There are plenty of tutorials on how to do this here on XDA.
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Yeah i know, but haven't try it myself and I usually use twrp to install it. That's why I lack the confidence to do so ?.
Have you tried rooting your zenfone 5q?

DumDumBumBum said:
Yeah i know, but haven't try it myself and I usually use twrp to install it. That's why I lack the confidence to do so ?.
Have you tried rooting your zenfone 5q?
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I have not yet, I'm waiting for an unlock method that is reversable, I have however used magisk to patch boot images on some of my other devices that don't have twrp available.
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DumDumBumBum said:
Yeah i know, but haven't try it myself and I usually use twrp to install it. That's why I lack the confidence to do so ?.
Have you tried rooting your zenfone 5q?
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Which part makes you uncomfortable? Is it patching the image or using adb push?

But bro, feels like you posted in the wrong forum. This forum is for Zenfone 5 x86 A500CG/ A501CG.

mzj4213 said:
But bro, feels like you posted in the wrong forum. This forum is for Zenfone 5 x86 A500CG/ A501CG.
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Is there a dedicated forum for the 5q? I've looked on the app and haven't found one. I find threads for it in all kinds of places though.

Cyb3rk1ll said:
Is there a dedicated forum for the 5q? I've looked on the app and haven't found one. I find threads for it in all kinds of places though.
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Well yeah somehow, maybe you can make a request to the moderators? Or maybe use some kind of tag temporarily?

DumDumBumBum said:
Where did you get the TWRP? Can you give me the link?
I want to install magisk and enable camera2 api so I can install gcam
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Soon after making my original post I downloaded the stock rom from the Asus support page the same place I got the bootloader unlock app from.
After flashing I got brave or stupid and found a site that had a TWRP for the zc600kl so i said what the hell and installed the TWRP idk if I can link it here but I'm sure they'll get rid of it if it isn't.
https://mega.nz/#!OuJHnaJR!aUTwAtRcEukqOi6XMh-FKsYcM22gHEzC35YajMkSOns
It turned out to be TWRP 3.2.3.0 and works perfectly. only issue I had was during the Magisk installation, twrp couldn't mount anything. turns out it was showing my internal storage as 0 but it was an extremely easy fix! all I had to do was just change the phones storage file system from it's original to another then immediately back to the original file system (can't remember specifics) within the twrp advanced menu I think, but it worked just fine and my internal storage read the correct size. Found fix on YouTube easily.
I installed magisk flawlessly then installed xposed seamless now have the best of both and everything is working great phone is stable no issues at all I'm very pleased,
Safety net check fails but IDC I don't need it.
Ridiculously easy root I love this phone ?? oh and now I have iOS 11 Emojis lol
Hope this helps all you Zenfone 5Q zc600kl owners out there.
If anyone wishes to know anything else PM me I'll try to help.
???

Shakez619 said:
Soon after making my original post I downloaded the stock rom from the Asus support page the same place I got the bootloader unlock app from.
After flashing I got brave or stupid and found a site that had a TWRP for the zc600kl so i said what the hell and installed the TWRP idk if I can link it here but I'm sure they'll get rid of it if it isn't.
https://mega.nz/#!OuJHnaJR!aUTwAtRcEukqOi6XMh-FKsYcM22gHEzC35YajMkSOns
It turned out to be TWRP 3.2.3.0 and works perfectly. only issue I had was during the Magisk installation, twrp couldn't mount anything. turns out it was showing my internal storage as 0 but it was an extremely easy fix! all I had to do was just change the phones storage file system from it's original to another then immediately back to the original file system (can't remember specifics) within the twrp advanced menu I think, but it worked just fine and my internal storage read the correct size. Found fix on YouTube easily.
I installed magisk flawlessly then installed xposed seamless now have the best of both and everything is working great phone is stable no issues at all I'm very pleased,
Safety net check fails but IDC I don't need it.
Ridiculously easy root I love this phone ? oh and now I have iOS 11 Emojis lol
Hope this helps all you Zenfone 5Q zc600kl owners out there.
If anyone wishes to know anything else PM me I'll try to help.
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Just tried with this and it says it's too big when flashing and fails ZF5Q ZC600kl (X017D)

slayerking said:
Just tried with this and it says it's too big when flashing and fails ZF5Q ZC600kl (X017D)
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Same here, seems as though this twrp is for the X017DA which has a much larger size recovery compared to the regular X017D which has a stock recovery size and flash limit of 32mb. I tried for hours to get a ported twrp running on the X017D to no avail. Can someone help?

PizzaG said:
Same here, seems as though this twrp is for the X017DA which has a much larger size recovery compared to the regular X017D which has a stock recovery size and flash limit of 32mb. I tried for hours to get a ported twrp running on the X017D to no avail. Can someone help?
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I just finished attempting to flash this recovery using my X017DA and I'm getting the file size too large error as well.
There are NUMEROUS people stating that they've rooted this phone and I'd SURE as hell love to know how.
I unlocked the bootloader at this point for nothing, and it's rather irritating.
It's bad enough I have spotty service on this phone because apparently, it doesn't support band 12 (which is crap) and ASUS refuses to cert it for VOLTE
I love the cameras, and functionality of this phone, and for the price the specs are GREAT, but this WILL be the last and only ASUS phone I'll purchase. Hell, I might even ban their computer components from my home after this fiasco.

Question!
Did you use the official Asus unlock app?

dracconus said:
I just finished attempting to flash this recovery using my X017DA and I'm getting the file size too large error as well.
There are NUMEROUS people stating that they've rooted this phone and I'd SURE as hell love to know how.
I unlocked the bootloader at this point for nothing, and it's rather irritating.
It's bad enough I have spotty service on this phone because apparently, it doesn't support band 12 (which is crap) and ASUS refuses to cert it for VOLTE
I love the cameras, and functionality of this phone, and for the price the specs are GREAT, but this WILL be the last and only ASUS phone I'll purchase. Hell, I might even ban their computer components from my home after this fiasco.
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please tell me how you unlock the bootloader of zc600kl x017d ?
I m trying for months to do so but fail, as the official unlock apk tool is not working.
Please tell me how you unlock the bootloader on ([email protected])
I shall be very thankfull to you for this

Cyb3rk1ll said:
Few quick questions. Did you use the official Asus unlock app? Can you post a link to the twrp download?
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oye me puedes ayudar para descargar una twrp en asus x017da me puedes dar un link

Installing OTAs on the Pixel 3 XL with Magisk Installed

Hello all,
On my new Pixel 3 XL, I installed Magisk immediately after doing the initial setup. I then tried taking the January 2019 OTA update (the phone was running the original build from September 2018) and installing the update using the instructions here for devices with A/B partitions: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation
This however did not work and the update still failed to install. I ended up doing the upgrade manually via the bootloader but I would like to ask about how to handle this process for future updates. I am running the latest stable version of Magisk.
Thank you

Is it possible that /system or /vendor have been altered in some way? That would cause the OTA to fail...

Didgeridoohan said:
Is it possible that /system or /vendor have been altered in some way? That would cause the OTA to fail...
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I still pass SafetyNet though. Wouldn't modifying either of those cause it to fail?

David B. said:
I still pass SafetyNet though. Wouldn't modifying either of those cause it to fail?
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As a rule, you can do quite heavy modifications to both /system and/vendor and still pass SN. So, not necessarily...

Didgeridoohan said:
As a rule, you can do quite heavy modifications to both /system and/vendor and still pass SN. So, not necessarily...
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Well I do use the Internal Audio Plugin which may write stuff to /system and/or /vendor. I am not sure though. I do not remember if I had it installed at that point though. I do have it installed now though. If it turns out that the app is the reason it's not working, hopefully I will be able to uninstall it when trying the OTA again.

Hi all. I have searched for information and have seen a lot and varied. I come to confirm more than anything and to know if you have a clear idea.
I have my 3XL pixel rooted with Magisk.
First question: With the root of magisk the system does NOT detect the new monthly update updates. Is this normal? I understood that I would detect it but that it would NOT let me update it.
As a result of that question I found this other ...
https : // topjohnwu. github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html (sorry, there are spaces)
I'm not sure if this tutorial is valid for the Pixel 3XL. I have reproduced it and ... or something I have not done well or is not compatible with our device.
The objective of all this is to know if, with the rooted phone, OTAs can be detected and, in case the answer is no, to know if there is any method like the one that Magisk proposes without having to download the OTA, install by the recovery and re-root with twrp.
I have not used any magisk module, but I do have Es File Explorer installed with root viewer, titanium backup and Swift Insaller. I do not think this has modified / system or / vendor.
Thanks and best regards!

ciltocruz said:
Hi all. I have searched for information and have seen a lot and varied. I come to confirm more than anything and to know if you have a clear idea.
I have my 3XL pixel rooted with Magisk.
First question: With the root of magisk the system does NOT detect the new monthly update updates. Is this normal? I understood that I would detect it but that it would NOT let me update it.
As a result of that question I found this other ...
https : // topjohnwu. github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html (sorry, there are spaces)
I'm not sure if this tutorial is valid for the Pixel 3XL. I have reproduced it and ... or something I have not done well or is not compatible with our device.
The objective of all this is to know if, with the rooted phone, OTAs can be detected and, in case the answer is no, to know if there is any method like the one that Magisk proposes without having to download the OTA, install by the recovery and re-root with twrp.
I have not used any magisk module, but I do have Es File Explorer installed with root viewer, titanium backup and Swift Insaller. I do not think this has modified / system or / vendor.
Thanks and best regards!
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Hello,
The issue that you are describing is identical to what I observed during the February OTA update. It was not showing up on my phone. Supposedly if you wait long enough it will be detected, but I got impatient with waiting and just did it manually. It is worth noting however that when I got my Pixel 3 XL (I got it in January), I rooted it immediately before installing the January patches, and the behavior that you described as what should have happened is what I observed: the update was detected, but I could not install it. The odd thing about it was that even after uninstalling Magisk, I still could not get it to install and therefore ended up manually sideloading that update as well. It is worth noting that as part of that sideload, I chose to wipe the phone so that whatever modifications I must have made to /system or /vendor would be gone.
I am sorry that I could not provide any real help for this issue since I have been sideloading as a workaround. If you come up with a real solution to this, please let me know. Otherwise, you may want to just sideload manually.

David B. said:
Hello,
The issue that you are describing is identical to what I observed during the February OTA update. It was not showing up on my phone. Supposedly if you wait long enough it will be detected, but I got impatient with waiting and just did it manually. It is worth noting however that when I got my Pixel 3 XL (I got it in January), I rooted it immediately before installing the January patches, and the behavior that you described as what should have happened is what I observed: the update was detected, but I could not install it. The odd thing about it was that even after uninstalling Magisk, I still could not get it to install and therefore ended up manually sideloading that update as well. It is worth noting that as part of that sideload, I chose to wipe the phone so that whatever modifications I must have made to /system or /vendor would be gone.
I am sorry that I could not provide any real help for this issue since I have been sideloading as a workaround. If you come up with a real solution to this, please let me know. Otherwise, you may want to just sideload manually.
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I see that there is no other option than to do it manually and reinstall magisk later every month ...

ciltocruz said:
I see that there is no other option than to do it manually and reinstall magisk later every month ...
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Well at this point I will not have a chance to test this belief out until March.

David B. said:
Well at this point I will not have a chance to test this belief out until March.
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I rerooted the phone with Magisk and it's perfect.
Unfortunately, with the March update, my 3LX pixel will not notify me of this update and I will have to install it manually with adb.
Then I will have to manually re-root magisk. I can not find a way to make the magisk tutorial work so I do not have to do this manual process. I believe that Magisk modifies /vendor and /system and "to uninstall magisk with the boot_patched", to the new pixel 3 or to Android Pie does not matter to him because he knows what is happening.

ciltocruz said:
I rerooted the phone with Magisk and it's perfect.
Unfortunately, with the March update, my 3LX pixel will not notify me of this update and I will have to install it manually with adb.
Then I will have to manually re-root magisk. I can not find a way to make the magisk tutorial work so I do not have to do this manual process. I believe that Magisk modifies /vendor and /system and "to uninstall magisk with the boot_patched", to the new pixel 3 or to Android Pie does not matter to him because he knows what is happening.
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I am confused. How can you know what is going to happen with the March update when it has not been released yet?

David B. said:
I am confused. How can you know what is going to happen with the March update when it has not been released yet?
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Nooooo Sorry, maybe I explained wrong.
I want to say that, like in January and February, when the March update is released, the Pixel 3XL, as it is rooted, will not recognize it. It will not give me the notice of a new update.
Better like that?

ciltocruz said:
Nooooo Sorry, maybe I explained wrong.
I want to say that, like in January and February, when the March update is released, the Pixel 3XL, as it is rooted, will not recognize it. It will not give me the notice of a new update.
Better like that?
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Oh I understand. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see. ?

David B. said:
Oh I understand. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see.
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I installed the March update via recovery. No problem. Then I have reinstalled Magisk with the TWRP image.
I still do not know how to make this tutorial for Pixel 3 work
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation
Has anyone succeeded? The objective is:
- That the rooted phone detects the OTA.
- To be able to uninstall the root with the Magisk Manager application.
- To be able to install the OTA like any normal user.
- Be able to reinstall the root via Magisk Manager.
All without the need of adb, sideload, recovery, TWRP or anything "technical".
Greetings!

ciltocruz said:
I installed the March update via recovery. No problem. Then I have reinstalled Magisk with the TWRP image.
I still do not know how to make this tutorial for Pixel 3 work
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation
Has anyone succeeded? The objective is:
- That the rooted phone detects the OTA.
- To be able to uninstall the root with the Magisk Manager application.
- To be able to install the OTA like any normal user.
- Be able to reinstall the root via Magisk Manager.
All without the need of adb, sideload, recovery, TWRP or anything "technical".
Greetings!
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I also had to install the update via recovery, as the option to use the built-in updater was not detecting that the update was available again. Perhaps it's time we ask @topjohnwu Magisk Queries/ @topjohnwu about this?

I've seen (and commented in) at least 4 previous threads reporting the same issue with OTA updates and none of them have been taken seriously or prompted any kind of further investigation. Oh well, 5th time lucky perhaps?
Anyway, I have exactly the same issue with my Pixel 2; I used to receive notifications for OTA updates back when I was running on Oreo with Magisk, but after updating to Pie in September 2018 I haven't received a single new OTA notification.
Pie was installed from the factory image, including a device wipe, so it was a completely fresh start. I've also tried reflashing system.img and vendor.img just in case those partitions somehow got modified at some point, but it made no difference. My device simply will not detect new OTA updates, so my only option is to sideload the update and reflash magisk every month.
As per a previous post of mine, I found other reports of the same issue on Reddit and the common factors seemed to be Pixel devices, Pie and Magisk.

nogaff said:
I've seen (and commented in) at least 4 previous threads reporting the same issue with OTA updates and none of them have been taken seriously or prompted any kind of further investigation. Oh well, 5th time lucky perhaps?
Anyway, I have exactly the same issue with my Pixel 2; I used to receive notifications for OTA updates back when I was running on Oreo with Magisk, but after updating to Pie in September 2018 I haven't received a single new OTA notification.
Pie was installed from the factory image, including a device wipe, so it was a completely fresh start. I've also tried reflashing system.img and vendor.img just in case those partitions somehow got modified at some point, but it made no difference. My device simply will not detect new OTA updates, so my only option is to sideload the update and reflash magisk every month.
As per a previous post of mine, I found other reports of the same issue on Reddit and the common factors seemed to be Pixel devices, Pie and Magisk.
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What's odd about my situation is that when I first got the phone and rooted the image that it came with (September 2018), I did get the OTA notification. I just could not get it to install even after following the Magisk uninstallation steps provided in the official Magisk tutorial. It's only a minor inconvenience and I can live with it, but the fact that it happens still bothers me.

David B. said:
What's odd about my situation is that when I first got the phone and rooted the image that it came with (September 2018), I did get the OTA notification. I just could not get it to install even after following the Magisk uninstallation steps provided in the official Magisk tutorial. It's only a minor inconvenience and I can live with it, but the fact that it happens still bothers me.
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This happened to me too. I put the root and the first OTA did arrive but, because I had root, I could not install. I had to do it manually with adb.

ciltocruz said:
This happened to me too. I put the root and the first OTA did arrive but, because I had root, I could not install. I had to do it manually with adb.
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Did you try using the tutorial as well?

David B. said:
Did you try using the tutorial as well?
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Yes, but with my rooted device the notification of NEW UPDATE does not appear. I know I can not INSTALL it, but is there also no update notice? This is what I need. An update notice.
With that warning I will be able to patch the boot image with magisk and then I will be able to download and install the OTA. Then re-rooted and ready.