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Retrieve pictures from soft-bricked OP3T

Hey guys,
My un-modified, bootloader locked OP3T suddenly froze earlier today and I can't really use it anymore...
Phone froze and shut off and I think that broke some system files... When I turn the phone back on, it is very laggy for a few seconds, I can barely enter my pincode (took my SIM card out to see if that was the problem) and then it freezes and shuts off again. I entered the (stock) recovery, wiping the cache didn't solve anything and using the "reset system setting" option actually freezes mid-reset and doesn't solve my problem either... The only way I can get adb working is if I go into sideload mode. And I can't get my pictures back... My only options are a full factory reset (that might not even function) or using the unbrick toolkit... Either of those options will wipe my data and none of my vacation pictures have been backed up to GDrive or Dropbox...
Is there a way of resetting my system without wiping the data partition OR a way of backing up my pictures before wiping the phone?
Thanks in advance for your advice

At least if you could get to dev tools and enable oem unlocking , flash TWRP and from recovery you can access your data! you could try to flash the latest OOS 4.5.1 and see how that goes!

Great idea! I need to find a way to get to the dev options really quickly... Haven't managed to get to the settings before the freeze yet...

ultravy said:
At least if you could get to dev tools and enable oem unlocking , flash TWRP and from recovery you can access your data!
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone.
I think the best (only?) hope is adb pull or boot to OS long enough to mount MTP and copy the pics. But it doesn't sound like the one stays on long enough to do either.

Better utilize the unlimited auto photo backup option to Google Photos for the next time. I never lose any photos anymore (either for ROM changes or device changes) since I use Photos. Thanks, Google!

redpoint73 said:
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone.
I think the best (only?) hope is adb pull or boot to OS long enough to mount MTP and copy the pics. But it doesn't sound like the one stays on long enough to do either.
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To be honest, i dont know how i forgot that unlocking the bootloader will erase the /data/media .... my bad sorry!!!
Wiping data in recovery is not wiping your files in data/media!

Updated to Xiaomi.eu 10.1.2.0, can't unlock screen.

I was very excited to install this update that released today, but after installing it, I can't sign in to my phone. When it boots up, it flashes the homescreen wallpaper, not the lockscreen wallpaper for a second or two then the screen turns black. If I hold the power button I can view the power settings (reboot, silent, airplane mode, shut down) and also if I double press the power button, which my camera shortcut, it opens the camera. Aside from these actions, I can't do anything.
My method to installing this rom was this:
Download the rom from xiaomi.eu website
use the built in updater where I select a rom on my phone and it automatically boots to recovery for me (I'm using TWRP)
Let it do its thing, and boot up, then when it boots the errors occur.
I tried wiping cache and dalvik, but no change.
Did I miss something? Is there something I should have done differently when updating my phone? Is there a special procedure in upgrading Android versions? (1.1.2.0 is first Android Pie version on my phone)
Thank you very much.
Edit 1: I have flashed a second time, this time flashing cache, dalvik, and data. I was able to get into MIUI and set up my device, but after I rebooted the phone for a separate reason, I am experiencing the same errors as before.
Edit 2: Not 100% sure because I switched ROMs, but I probably could have gotten it working by wiping /system as well.

Hello, same thing here.
Clean install and same problem... very sad

DaniloFerracini said:
Hello, same thing here.
Clean install and same problem... very sad
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Yep same here. I tried it again, wiping data partition and same issue. Can't downgrade because rollback protection too. I guess I'll try out Pixel Experience??

DaniloFerracini said:
Hello, same thing here.
Clean install and same problem... very sad
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Hey, by the way, what launcher are you using? This seems to be a problem with just the lock screen so maybe there is a weird interaction happening between the launcher and the lock screen. I was using Rootless Pixel Launcher.
Edit: one more question: did you do the same thing as me where I first flashed without formatting data, then you flashed a second time, that time formatting the data? I'm thinking it could also be just because we flashed it incorrectly the first time, future flashes are gonna be messed up.

Where's the download I can find only 10.1.1.0

AquaticPossum said:
Hey, by the way, what launcher are you using? This seems to be a problem with just the lock screen so maybe there is a weird interaction happening between the launcher and the lock screen. I was using Rootless Pixel Launcher.
Edit: one more question: did you do the same thing as me where I first flashed without formatting data, then you flashed a second time, that time formatting the data? I'm thinking it could also be just because we flashed it incorrectly the first time, future flashes are gonna be messed up.
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I make a dirty flash and clean flash, nova launcher and stock launcher, both dont work

kekkojoker90 said:
Where's the download I can find only 10.1.1.0
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https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...ulti_MI8_V10.1.2.0.PEACNFI_v10-9.zip/download
DaniloFerracini said:
Hello, same thing here.
Clean install and same problem... very sad
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Try this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/remove-lockscreen-recovery-t3530008
You must have a valid custom recovery
Edit : the recovery method won't work... It's a problem with the rom. Just switch to another version....
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-10-0-10-1-stable-release.47170/page-23 see the last posts about that

my phone also dead after install the last pie my phone stuck on a black screen
tried downgrading the miui to oreo and the phone did not work well the phone reboot after 30 sec
and after that happened I backed to pie version again but the same problem stuck on a black screen I don't want to lose my data what can I do?
there is possible to back the oreo version and restore that data from twrp backup? the apps work well or not?

almog250 said:
my phone also dead after install the last pie my phone stuck on a black screen
tried downgrading the miui to oreo and the phone did not work well the phone reboot after 30 sec
and after that happened I backed to pie version again but the same problem stuck on a black screen I don't want to lose my data what can I do?
there is possible to back the oreo version and restore that data from twrp backup? the apps work well or not?
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You shouldn't downgrade :/

kekkojoker90 said:
You shouldn't downgrade :/
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Even with xiaomi.eu rom ?

Otarie004 said:
Even with xiaomi.eu rom ?
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You can downgrade from Pie to Oreo with EU rom and TWRP, the phone boot up normaly but some processes say stop working.
I had same problem yesterday. I recommend wipe system before reinstalling Oreo rom and waiting a fixed Pie rom

kekkojoker90 said:
Where's the download I can find only 10.1.1.0
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This is the Xiaomi.eu ROM which is based on China Stable.

AquaticPossum said:
I was very excited to install this update that released today, but after installing it, I can't sign in to my phone. When it boots up, it flashes the homescreen wallpaper, not the lockscreen wallpaper for a second or two then the screen turns black. If I hold the power button I can view the power settings (reboot, silent, airplane mode, shut down) and also if I double press the power button, which my camera shortcut, it opens the camera. Aside from these actions, I can't do anything.
My method to installing this rom was this:
Download the rom from xiaomi.eu website
use the built in updater where I select a rom on my phone and it automatically boots to recovery for me (I'm using TWRP)
Let it do its thing, and boot up, then when it boots the errors occur.
I tried wiping cache and dalvik, but no change.
Did I miss something? Is there something I should have done differently when updating my phone? Is there a special procedure in upgrading Android versions? (1.1.2.0 is first Android Pie version on my phone)
Thank you very much.
Edit 1: I have flashed a second time, this time flashing cache, dalvik, and data. I was able to get into MIUI and set up my device, but after I rebooted the phone for a separate reason, I am experiencing the same errors as before.
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This stable ver has many problems. It's hasnt stable yet. Even when you could turn the screen on, if you use the 3 buttons as default, everything is normal, but if you use fullscreen gestures and reboot your phone, you will stuck in black screen again. Many friends and me have the same black screen problems. So my advice is you should stay where you are waiting for a real "stable" ver.

For all who want to use FSG in version 10.1.2.0 I would recommend the following workaround:
a) Startup freshly installed system
b) Select navigation bar as preferred method and finish setting up the phone
c) Download Magisk v18.0
d) Reboot into TWRP and flash Magisk v18.0 zip
e) Reboot to system
f) Download the free application "Fluid Navigation Gestures" and setup the same Gestures as in Stock mi8
g)Optional: In Fluid NG, choose "Hide Navigation Bar"
It doesn't have the exact same feeling as stock but is pretty close and I think it's valid as a meantime workaround.

Oxygen 9.5.9 is out

Oxygen 9.5.9 is out.
Use Oxygen Updater if needed.

Animaitons are even faster wtf, lol.
Great update

velvethammer said:
Animaitons are even faster wtf, lol.
Great update
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If I want to retain TWRP & Magisk after the update, is my procedure correct?
1. Reboot to TWRP
2. Flash 9.5.9
3. Flash TWRP
4. Reboot TWRP
5. Flash Magisk
6. Reboot system

storytellerz said:
If I want to retain TWRP & Magisk after the update, is my procedure correct?
1. Reboot to TWRP
2. Flash 9.5.9
3. Flash TWRP
4. Reboot TWRP
5. Flash Magisk
6. Reboot system
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or
1. Download update and flash via Local Storage in Settings > System > System Update > click on Gear Icon (that way you can still use your phone while its installing and you won't miss calls or texts)
2. Once Done and Installed DO NOT REBOOT
3. Open Magisk and Click Install > Install > Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)
3.5 Reboot...
4. (Optional if u want to install TWRP at the moment) Open Magisk and Install TWRP Installer (Do Not Reboot)
5. Go Back to Magisk click Install > Install > Direct Install
5.5 Reboot...
Done!

My bootloader is unlocked, but I am not rooted. Downloaded with oxygen updater, but installation fails at 86% each time.
Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk
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Ok downloaded the full update and it installed fine.
Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk

I'm loving this update. It does seem snappier, and the reddish screen tint I was experiencing has been fixed. Also, I noticed that when using gesture navigation, Gboard has been moved up so that the symbols and enter key aren't cut off by the rounded lower corners. This is my first OnePlus device and I'm impressed at their attention to detail.

Yep, this update Rock's!??

velvethammer said:
Animaitons are even faster wtf, lol.
Great update
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I find that even with animation scale set to .5 in developer settings I was really happy with the phone.
But playing around after the update I found a setting in accessibility that allowes for announcing to be turned off completely and I'll tell you what besides a blink of screen change its for sure the quickest phone I've ever used. Haven't used Samsung since gs7 so that's not much to say. Very happy with updates and phone. 1st OP device and wow.

I didn't recieve any update.
Is it out for model GM1911?

Auto brightness still sucks ass, autofocus seems to be a bit better, need some more testing.
Everything else seems very smooth. Keep those updates coming, 1+.

don't notice any differences. especially with the camera in pro mode as advertised. I think they add the same statements every update lol

paysen said:
Auto brightness still sucks ass, autofocus seems to be a bit better, need some more testing.
Everything else seems very smooth. Keep those updates coming, 1+.
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Before the update my auto brightness was very slow to dim at night.... Now it's faster... What's your problem?.... Maybe I will notice something...?

My vibration for texts isn't as strong as it used to be on this update. Has anyone else notice this?

Bradl79 said:
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1. Download update and flash via Local Storage in Settings > System > System Update > click on Gear Icon (that way you can still use your phone while its installing and you won't miss calls or texts)
2. Once Done and Installed DO NOT REBOOT
3. Open Magisk and Click Install > Install > Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)
3.5 Reboot...
4. (Optional if u want to install TWRP at the moment) Open Magisk and Install TWRP Installer (Do Not Reboot)
5. Go Back to Magisk click Install > Install > Direct Install
5.5 Reboot...
Done!
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i dont get why people say not to reboot
just update via the local updater
reboot - let the update finish installing
then reboot-bootloader and boot twrp, flash twrp, magisk and reboot.
unless you dont have access to a computer.

virtyx said:
i dont get why people say not to reboot
just update via the local updater
reboot - let the update finish installing
then reboot-bootloader and boot twrp, flash twrp, magisk and reboot.
unless you dont have access to a computer.
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They said no reboot so that you can preserve twrp if you are away from a computer. Its a lot slow to have to boot twrp using adb each time.
Easier method is to not reboot, and flash Twrp retention script.

mlock420 said:
Before the update my auto brightness was very slow to dim at night.... Now it's faster... What's your problem?.... Maybe I will notice something...?
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It was alternating between "way too bright" and "way too dark" in my bedroom when the light's are turned off. Sometimes you just scroll a website and the auto brightness dims the display, because the display seems to block the sensor.

paysen said:
It was alternating between "way too bright" and "way too dark" in my bedroom when the light's are turned off. Sometimes you just scroll a website and the auto brightness dims the display, because the display seems to block the sensor.
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Got ya....I too have noticed that?

mlock420 said:
Got ya....I too have noticed that
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I just use it (auto brightness) in daytime atm, have to readjust very often though. As soon as it is getting darker, I use it only manually. No surprises then

paysen said:
I just use it (auto brightness) in daytime atm, have to readjust very often though. As soon as it is getting darker, I use it only manually. No surprises then
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Yeah I don't use auto brightness all that much... No biggie

I managed to get all the other updates with a German VPN, but this one is still not showing. I don't want to use any third-party tool or download zips, which is why I prefer to use the built-in OTA downloader.

Random freeze and data wipe at every reboot

So, as I say in the title, I've got this problem and I don't know how to solve it. I already looked on the other thread but I couldn't find anything really helpful.
It all started when I installed this module from Magisk (®FDE.AI, a battery optimizer). At the time I was using the xiaomi.eu ROM. When I rebooted the phone, as required, the recovery showed up, with the "/sdcard/" folder empty.
From then, I tried changing ROM back and forth, but the problem is always the same:
-When I install some apps and I reboot the phone or it boots in recovery or erase everything (showing me the initial setup screen)
-If the TWRP is installed and it reboot in recovery, I get either random error (in the data folder) or something like "Unable to mount /cache" and "Unable to mount /data"
-Random apps, at random condition, freeze. (Ex. Whatsapp, Telegram, Volum Control, Settings, Launcher, etc...)
ROM that I tried:
-xiaomi.EU
-Lineage OS
-MIUI 10.3.6.0 and MIUI 10.3.8.0 by fastboot (both messing up with the phone sensor: I had to flash persist.img)
-MIUI 10.3.11.0
What I already tried:
-Lock/Unlock bootloader
-Change TWRP
-Flash with Mi Flash the stock ROM
-Wiping Data/Cache/System and Format Data
-EDL flashing (without opening the back, but with the command "fastboot oem edl-mode"): it gives me an error, saying that my account is unauthorized
What should I try to do? I'm very desperate. Could be that the module I installed is still in the system?
You guys are my really last chance, I don't really know what to do.
EDIT:
We didn't find any kind of solutions, so some of us send the phone to get repaired.
Conclusion: DON'T EVER EVER INSTALL FDE.AI ON YOUR K20 PRO
EDIT2:
If you find to have the same problem as us, please write that on the FDE thread. Maybe the developer will do something!
EDIT3:
Mine K20 Pro got fixed by the service center by replacing the motherboard. There are no solution via software for now.

Same issue ! I dont know what to do

thelegoboy said:
So, as I say in the title, I've got this problem and I don't know how to solve it. I already looked on the other thread but I couldn't find anything really helpful.
It all started when I installed this module from Magisk (®FDE.AI, a battery optimizer). At the time I was using the xiaomi.eu ROM. When I rebooted the phone, as required, the recovery showed up, with the "/sdcard/" folder empty.
From then, I tried changing ROM back and forth, but the problem is always the same:
-When I install some apps and I reboot the phone or it boots in recovery or erase everything (showing me the initial setup screen)
-If the TWRP is installed and it reboot in recovery, I get either random error (in the data folder) or something like "Unable to mount /cache" and "Unable to mount /data"
-Random apps, at random condition, freeze. (Ex. Whatsapp, Telegram, Volum Control, Settings, Launcher, etc...)
ROM that I tried:
-xiaomi.EU
-Lineage OS
-MIUI 10.3.6.0 and MIUI 10.3.8.0 by fastboot (both messing up with the phone sensor: I had to flash persist.img)
-MIUI 10.3.11.0
What I already tried:
-Lock/Unlock bootloader
-Change TWRP
-Flash with Mi Flash the stock ROM
What should I try to do? I'm very desperate. Could be that the module I installed is still in the system?
You guys are my really last chance, I don't really know what to do.
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Do you already tried a wipe data or format data in TWRP?

KaMyKaSii said:
Do you already tried a wipe data or format data in TWRP?
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Yep, multiple times

try lr twrp

demonntl said:
try lr twrp
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I tried both (the "vanilla" one and the LR), multiple times

thelegoboy said:
I tried both (the "vanilla" one and the LR), multiple times
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if you have already open the back cover, try this:
- unplug the battery, connect the phone to computer with USB, wait for the phone to power up, connect the battery cable again and test.
if not, you should go to service center for warranty.

demonntl said:
if you have already open the back cover, try this:
- unplug the battery, connect the phone to computer with USB, wait for the phone to power up, connect the battery cable again and test.
if not, you should go to service center for warranty.
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I think I'll send it back to get repair or something

I am having the same problem after installing fde.ai module, my phone always reset after reboot and my data is always wiped. anyone can help?

bougenville said:
I am having the same problem after installing fde.ai module, my phone always reset after reboot and my data is always wiped. anyone can help?
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As you can see this is a serious problem.
I made a post in the FDE thread, but since no one has responded, could you make one you, too? Or just quote mine (it should be in the second-last page).

Anyone found a fix for it yet?

Nothing. I'm talking via email to the seller to send it to get repair. It's really sad that nobody help and the developer of FDE didn't care at all

After installing this mod on mi9t(not pro) also brick. Even EDL flashing didnt help

same issues, f*ck my life :laugh::laugh::laugh:

znsvs123 said:
same issues, f*ck my life :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Try to write a post on the FDE thread, maybe the developer will help you

thelegoboy said:
Try to write a post on the FDE thread, maybe the developer will help you
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done, tried edl mode with someone helped me but didnt help. f*ck my life :silly:

my phone all of a sudden restart i didnt anything why?

Same here after flashing FDE.AI module my phone freezed and auto wipe data frequently. flashed fastboot and recovery roms many times and the problem still the same every time.

same here any one found fix ?!

akino553 said:
same here any one found fix ?!
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nope, I think it's unfixable..

SM - G780G - Screen flickers

Hi all,
My wife just bought the G780G.
I configured her device using Samsung smart switch, and used it to transfer settings, apps and data from her old S8 (first time I did it, usually I prefer to start a new device from scratch...) .
She says she has an issue with the device - sometimes, while using it, the screen flickers...
I didn't see it exactly and she didn't manage to reproduce it to show me, but she says it happens to her quite a lot.
Anyone familiar with this issue?
Any solution you know of?
Thanks!

long shot, if she uses chrome try updating it and android webview along with it. there was an issue months back where that caused system wide flickering and some apps not to work.

3mel said:
long shot, if she uses chrome try updating it and android webview along with it. there was an issue months back where that caused system wide flickering and some apps not to work.
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I updated Chrome.
No update was needed for Android web view.
Unfortunately it didn't help.
The issue persisted today...
I suspect 2 things:
1. A firmware update that was done yesterday morning (my wife doesn't remember if she encountered it before, she have the phone for 2 days...)
2. Restoring data using smart switch - it can cause issues? I restored the data from her old S8.
Can it be that some corrupted data was transfered?
I'm thinking of factory reseting her device and let her start from scratch..
What do you think?

before you reset try booting to recovery and clearing cache. if there was an update it could be the cache. if it doesn't help then yeah reset is the next option.

3mel said:
before you reset try booting to recovery and clearing cache. if there was an update it could be the cache. if it doesn't help then yeah reset is the next option.
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Thanks man
How exactly to boot to recovery?
I tried after watching several YouTube videos but had no luck...
Edit : looks like something is messed up with this phone.
I'm not able to boot into recovery.
Doing this:
Turn off device
Press volume up + power button simultaneously.
As soon as I see the Samsung fe logo - I release the buttons - the phone boots regularly...

Booting this phone to recovery is a bit tricky:
1. Shut down phone and wait for a couple of seconds
2. Connect an USB cable to PC and phone
3. Push and hold louder button
4. Push power button until recovery mode will be shown
I prefer ADB:
ADB DEVICES
ADB REBOOT RECOVERY

I press volume up plus power simultaneously while inserting the connected USB cable.

Thanks guys!
Managed to do it after connecting to my laptop.
Just wiped the cache partition - hope it'll help..

Well unfortunately it didn't help.
The screen still flickers.
I'll factory reset the phone.
Hope it'll help and it's not a hardware issue...

consider also reflashing the current firmware. there's even a way to do that that doesn't involve wiping your apps. using the HOME_CSC file will keep your user data intact. then if that yields no results you can try a factory reset.

3mel said:
consider also reflashing the current firmware. there's even a way to do that that doesn't involve wiping your apps. using the HOME_CSC file will keep your user data intact. then if that yields no results you can try a factory reset.
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Thanks man but I don't know exactly how to do it...
I'll factory reset it and that's it.
Hope it'll solve the issue

I wiped the device yesterday.
Looks like the issue is solved.... No more flickering!
Not a hardware issue
Thanks everyone!

Hope it is not a hardware issue. Because my old s5 and pretty all samsung s5 have screen flickering problem especially in cold weather.