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[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery

DISCLAIMER
We are not responsible for any damage, bootloop, bricked or broken tablets and Relationships.
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Notice
This recovery can't be flashed to the tablet meanwhile the bootloader is locked. We don't have any way to unlock it for now so you must launch it this way:
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0_adb.img
Edit: Project became stable. Got rid of the backlight error thanks to @diegocr.
Download
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087018181
Update 2015-12-14
MTP working, if doesn't mount disable and re-enable
Don't use USB storage, not working
Update 2015-12-13
Added adb & USB storage mount USB storage not working
XDA:DevDB Information
[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery, Tool/Utility for the Amazon Fire
Contributors
csolanol, diegocr
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 2015-11-09
Created 2015-11-06
Last Updated 2015-12-14

Video: 2015 Fire: Booting TWRP, Rooting, Installing Gapps
Basic Directions
Download/Install Drivers
Verify Divers were installed Correctly
Download/Install ADB/Fastboot files
Test Fastboot commands
Download Twrp.img from link in post #1
Boot Custom Recovery with
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_recovery.img
check root status with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummyapps.rootchecker
This is a temporary recovery, it must be booted with fastboot commands, every time want to use it.
What you can do with a Custom Recovery
Root Stock rom with SuperSu.zip
Install Google Apps Select Arm | 5.1 | pico version
Install Xposed Framwork
Backup Rom
Install Custom ROM
Install Stock Firmware (UnBrick)
...

I know this sounds stupid but cant you sign your images by getting the amazon api key or something?

Awesomeslayerg said:
I know this sounds stupid but cant you sign your images by getting the amazon api key or something?
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I don't think there is anyway to do that which is why signed software is generally trust-able.

bullet25 said:
I don't think there is anyway to do that which is why signed software is generally trust-able.
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Well i've seen people using lg sign tool or something to sign there images to flash thier images and make them bootable.

keep up the great work now we just gotta get custom rom installed

Can Flashify be used to boot into the recovery?

niphoet said:
Can Flashify be used to boot into the recovery?
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no, can not
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

Hopefully we'll get custom roms soon... AOSP on a $50, quality, device would be awesome!

THANK YOU!!! Making a backup now! I don't know if this is important or not but when I started my backup, it showed the command screen, and the first line I saw there was in red, and said
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'[/COLOR]
again, don't know if it's a big deal or not but thanks again so glad I can now make a backup and to OTG USB thumb drive even!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

petermg said:
THANK YOU!!! Making a backup now! I don't know if this is important or not but when I started my backup, it showed the command screen, and the first line I saw there was in red, and said
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'[/COLOR]
again, don't know if it's a big deal or not but thanks again so glad I can now make a backup and to OTG USB thumb drive even!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just ignore that line.

Any Tom development started yet?

Awesomeslayerg said:
Any Tom development started yet?
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Yes, however right now I'm just doing a highly customized, de-bloated, de-amazon'd, pre-rooted, stock based rom. I don't know if anyone is working on AOSP or CM based roms at the moment.

added video to post #2

Harry44 said:
Yes, however right now I'm just doing a highly customized, de-bloated, de-amazon'd, pre-rooted, stock based rom. I don't know if anyone is working on AOSP or CM based roms at the moment.
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That sounds really great. I tried to make a deblooated rom, but I broke the settings application by accident. I guess I'll just wait until someone else releases theirs... :/

SD, I am trying to install TWRP as per the video. For some reason, my files look different then your and I am running Win 10. Any advice? Thanks much.
PS: When I get to the command prompt,, mine just opens up to my system, not the ADB folder....
EDIT: Ok, got it to go, don't know how, but it worked. Anyone else notice the device runs a little sluggish after this? Thanks!

hey since this is running lollipop amazon os. cany you guys make a costom rom like the hdx developers do that can be booted without unlocking the bootloader. they use safestrap which is like twrp but for locked bootloaders and install custom roms. they arnt fully custom they have amazon aspects that let it boot with the locked bootloader but it is almost fully custom the hdx has a nexus rom and a cm11 rom they made for it.

sandman512 said:
SD, I am trying to install TWRP as per the video. For some reason, my files look different then your and I am running Win 10. Any advice? Thanks much.
PS: When I get to the command prompt,, mine just opens up to my system, not the ADB folder....
EDIT: Ok, got it to go, don't know how, but it worked. Anyone else notice the device runs a little sluggish after this? Thanks!
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Did you install Google apps zip?
It's not unusual for google services to slow down a device

sd_shadow said:
Did you install Google apps zip?
It's not unusual for google services to slow down a device
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, did install the Google Apps Zip? Can that be uninstalled?

sandman512 said:
Thanks for the reply. Yes, did install the Google Apps Zip? Can that be uninstalled?
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Not as easily as it they were installed.
Use a root file manager, to delete or rename or move.
Use titanium backup pro or similar app, to freeze google apps
you freeze all google apps, and see if performance improved, them unfreeze google apps one at a time to see which ones are causing issues.

How to root 3T on OOS4.0 ?

Hey,
I bought my phone 2 days ago, after charging it I updated to OOS4.0 through the system updates using VPN, when I got home I unlocked the bootloader but did nothing else afterwards. I'm seeing a lot of threads with people having issues with TWRP and encryption, considering my last device was the OPO and I was running Lollipop (was too lazy to update it ) I'm kinda out of the loop.
How can I root it now that it's running Nougat ? simply flashing the twrp img using fastboot and then flashing the SuperSU zip or is there a different method ?
Any kind of help is greatly appreciated.
Also, one more question, is Xposed working on Nougat ? I had quite a few useful modules on my OPO, wanted to know if that's possible on the 3T as well.

The beta builds of the TWRP which are compatible with the OOS 4.0.0 are available. You can find them from the thread.
If you want to use the Xposed modules, you should downgrade to 3.5.4.

WeirdSoup said:
The beta builds of the TWRP which are compatible with the OOS 4.0.0 are available. You can find them from the thread.
If you want to use the Xposed modules, you should downgrade to 3.5.4.
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And where should I download SuperSU from ? Heard the project is being taken over or smth like that

B00steed said:
And where should I download SuperSU from ? Heard the project is being taken over or smth like that
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http://www.supersu.com/download
Actually, I'm using the Magisk instead. https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

WeirdSoup said:
http://www.supersu.com/download
Actually, I'm using the Magisk instead. https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Is it better to install this instead of SuperSU ?

If you are interested in using apps which detect root or a modified system/bootloader (Android Pay, Pokémon Go, some banking apps) then yes. Otherwise, no benefit of Magisk (v10.2) for you and may as well use SuperSU which is simpler to install.

B00steed said:
Is it better to install this instead of SuperSU ?
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It's case by case, and I don't know which one is good for you. Do some research and figure out yourself.
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23Six said:
If you are interested in using apps which detect root or a modified system/bootloader (Android Pay, Pokémon Go, some banking apps) then yes. Otherwise, no benefit of Magisk (v10.2) for you and may as well use SuperSU which is simpler to install.
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Magisk is open source, and it is also easy to install. You can also install the Magisk modules. It's not a simple root-hide app as many people still misunderstand.

So, with oxygen 4.0.1 the procedure will be the same?

TWRP Stuck Mount password
Greetings guys..
Yesterday I got my 3T and upgraded OTA latest OxygenOS 4.0.1. I was able to unlock bootloader and install TWRP 3.0.3 but when I access bootloader the first screen ask me to provide "Decrypt password" to mount, and if I ignore and slide to start modification I don't have access to internal card (assume its READ-ONLY), just folders are visible but unable to find or install SU package.
I check all the forums but didn't find any relevant information how to get out of TWRP "Decrypt password" issue. I don't want my phone to be encrypted, so I would appreciate if you can please help me to root my 3T.
Cheers

junostik said:
Greetings guys..
Yesterday I got my 3T and upgraded OTA latest OxygenOS 4.0.1. I was able to unlock bootloader and install TWRP 3.0.3 but when I access bootloader the first screen ask me to provide "Decrypt password" to mount, and if I ignore and slide to start modification I don't have access to internal card (assume its READ-ONLY), just folders are visible but unable to find or install SU package.
I check all the forums but didn't find any relevant information how to get out of TWRP "Decrypt password" issue. I don't want my phone to be encrypted, so I would appreciate if you can please help me to root my 3T.
Cheers
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I think you need latest twrp beta 1, it should be in twrp tread, look in last pages or here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074

bertozzi243 said:
I think you need latest twrp beta 1, it should be in twrp tread, look in last pages or here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
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Thanks for quick reply, I'll check it.

bertozzi243 said:
I think you need latest twrp beta 1, it should be in twrp tread, look in last pages or here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
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Installed TWRP 3.0.3.1 BETA .... How long does it really take to decrypt new phone without any apps? Just to have an idea. When I started TWRP it asked for password and I used the PIN assigned to login to screen ... now going on for 5 minutes now.
Following on the screen:
Mount
Try Decryption
Updating partition details...
....done
Unable to mount storage
Full SELinux support present
---------blue animation-----------

junostik said:
Installed TWRP 3.0.3.1 BETA .... How long does it really take to decrypt new phone without any apps? Just to have an idea. When I started TWRP it asked for password and I used the PIN assigned to login to screen ... now going on for 5 minutes now.
Following on the screen:
Mount
Try Decryption
Updating partition details...
....done
Unable to mount storage
Full SELinux support present
---------blue animation-----------
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I read that it takes some minutes if you are f2s and encrypted but I don't know how to proceed since I haven't flashed twrp and root yet.
Sorry but you may have to wait someone who has already done it

[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?

Help a new owner out with a couple of root questions

Hi! So a brand new MI 9 owner here wondering about a few things in regards to rooting the phone (without TWRP). My main concerns are, 1) is there still a waiting period to unlock the bootloader? 2) Does rooting cause some system apps to not work properly? For example in my previous phone the cost for rooting (or unlocking bootloader) was terrible camera quality.. And 3) can I still get regular system updates without having to manually flash a full rom?
Oh and a bonus question! Has anyone tried if there's any way to use Xperia keyboard on this phone? It's the only keyboard that hasn't made me want to go toss my phones in the river...

Not sure if there's any way to root mi9 without twrp, someone will hopefully correct if i'm wrong, but i've not heard of one - you need the advanced options twrp offers over stock recovery to flash magisk, but i may be wrong. Perhaps you may be able to extract ur boot img or something and inject magisk, so it's pre-rooted, but i don't know how to do that, sorry. Most peoples banking apps work in most places using magisk hide but i've read that some banks/regions require further work. Not heard of any reports of camera degradation tho.
Why don't you wanna flash twrp? Yes, there's a waiting period to unlock bl. Not sure about the keyboard, don't have it

reg66 said:
Not sure if there's any way to root mi9 without twrp, someone will hopefully correct if i'm wrong, but i've not heard of one - you need the advanced options twrp offers over stock recovery to flash magisk, but i may be wrong. Perhaps you may be able to extract ur boot img or something and inject magisk, so it's pre-rooted, but i don't know how to do that, sorry. Most peoples banking apps work in most places using magisk hide but i've read that some banks/regions require further work. Not heard of any reports of camera degradation tho.
Why don't you wanna flash twrp? Yes, there's a waiting period to unlock bl. Not sure about the keyboard, don't have it
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Well this was at the top of the Mi 9 Guides, News & Discussion page here: [TUTO] Complete tutorial to root MI9 without TWRP (Keeps intact encryption of the MI9. Encryption is always good and I haven't needed TWRP much before so I figured that's the best option for me. Oh and no, there's no wait time anymore. Just downloaded the unlocker and it gave me the green light to go ahead. Bought the phone yesterday..

Kuunkulta said:
Well this was at the top of the Mi 9 Guides, News & Discussion page here: [TUTO] Complete tutorial to root MI9 without TWRP (Keeps intact encryption of the MI9. Encryption is always good and I haven't needed TWRP much before so I figured that's the best option for me. How do I find out how long of a wait I still have ahead?
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Ah OK, hadn't seen that thread. Good luck with it all. Download Mi unlock tool and it'll tell you how long to wait, maybe 720 hours.. There is a thread for instant unlock, but it's only worked on a few cases

You definitely want to flash Magisk via TWRP, because you will need a few modules there that really improve the phone, are absolute must haves.

omgomg said:
You definitely want to flash Magisk via TWRP, because you will need a few modules there that really improve the phone, are absolute must haves.
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Such as?

reg66 said:
Such as?
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Such as bump audio bitrate when recording up to 6ch, 960kbs; Youtube Vanced, Netflix (yes, if you root it, you will need magiskhide or no Netflix), liboemcrypto disabler; Cloudflare DNS; Viper4Android (this one quite optional, but makes such a difference).
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Kuunkulta said:
Well this was at the top of the Mi 9 Guides, News & Discussion page here: [TUTO] Complete tutorial to root MI9 without TWRP (Keeps intact encryption of the MI9. Encryption is always good and I haven't needed TWRP much before so I figured that's the best option for me. Oh and no, there's no wait time anymore. Just downloaded the unlocker and it gave me the green light to go ahead. Bought the phone yesterday..
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I don't know what's your doubt, but mauronofrio's TWRP keeps the encryption per default.

omgomg said:
Such as bump audio bitrate when recording up to 6ch, 960kbs; Youtube Vanced, Netflix (yes, if you root it, you will need magiskhide or no Netflix), liboemcrypto disabler; Cloudflare DNS; Viper4Android (this one quite optional, but makes such a difference).
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I don't know what's your doubt, but mauronofrio's TWRP keeps the encryption per default.
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Really? If the encryption is preserved with it, I don't see any reason not to go TWRP. Can't believe I've missed that, I try to do my research before posting Thanks for the tip!

Yeah, encryption is on, I've never had my phone with a decrypted ROM. Using mauronofrio's TWRP -35 currently.

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Do I needed to format data for this?

Can you install viper4android from xda labs on stock android 10 with magisk.
Install viper4android, reboot and recheck magisk to see if it still works.
Cuz for Android 9, the moment I install any magisk modules and reboot, the magisk breaks and I have only partial root access ( root access given to apps before still works but access to newer apps doesn't)
Also what do you mean by open stock recovery folder? You mean stock rom we download from samfirm

JakunTech1010 said:
Do I needed to format data for this?
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yes, follow instructions exactly as written

fizzingbees said:
Can you install viper4android from xda labs on stock android 10 with magisk.
Install viper4android, reboot and recheck magisk to see if it still works.
Cuz for Android 9, the moment I install any magisk modules and reboot, the magisk breaks and I have only partial root access ( root access given to apps before still works but access to newer apps doesn't)
Also what do you mean by open stock recovery folder? You mean stock rom we download from samfirm
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yes, when you download the stock rom from samfirm, it becomes a folder with your stock .tar.md5 files inside, that's your stock rom folder I speak of. I do not know if it works for 9. give it a try and let us know. I have 10 and once you update, you cant downgrade due to samsungs fuse set.
FYI, you can remove the .md5 from the stock rom files for faster loading but odin wont check the integrity of the file.
also, did you know that viper is Los based? other custom roms base off of Los so just replace Los in the guide with the rom of your choice. should work but I don't know, I only stick with Los or Stock.

A705MN
good morning friend I did all the steps you told me and it remains in the lineage logo I believe that the Roms you sent me is from an A705FN and my model is an A705MN that is why it does not configure because it stays in the logo and then it restarts me in twrp

jalexis30 said:
good morning friend I did all the steps you told me and it remains in the lineage logo I believe that the Roms you sent me is from an A705FN and my model is an A705MN that is why it does not configure because it stays in the logo and then it restarts me in twrp
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my model is a705mn as it says in my signature below, your missing a step somewhere, did you format data properly? I flashed my device while writing the steps then again following the steps. also, I didn't post any stock roms and the los rom works with all a70 devices.
in twrp click wipe, then click format data and type yes and hit enter or the check on the keyboard.
when installing los, step 7 requires format data and step 9 requires format data so in the Los guide there will me format data done twice. these steps are for android 10 users, I have a guide for android 9 users that im transferring here but it will be some time. if your on android 9, pm me and ill link that guide to you, otherwise, try that format data or start from scratch by flashing the entire stock rom.

A705MN
sorry excuse my friend so much but in the step of formatting what should I do or could you give me the steps to follow and sorry for so much inconvenience
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friend and i'm in stock roms android 9 it will be that is why you don't configure the lineage it will be that you send me the android 9 guide

jalexis30 said:
sorry excuse my friend so much but in the step of formatting what should I do or could you give me the steps to follow and sorry for so much inconvenience
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friend and i'm in stock roms android 9 it will be that is why you don't configure the lineage it will be that you send me the android 9 guide
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as long as you haven't done anything else trying to get it running(if you have, start from scratch by flahing the entire stock rom using odin) otherwise, boot to twrp, click wipe, click format data, type yes and hit the check box in lower right corner, reboot.
if your on 9, use this guide, its a bit outdated but as I said im working on it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81649149&postcount=151
also, what are you wanting, lineage os or stock os?

A705MN
friend thank you very much and I was able to install everything thank you very much for your contribution and time really that this xda group is the best there are many thanks

MarvinMod said:
yes, when you download the stock rom from samfirm, it becomes a folder with your stock .tar.md5 files inside, that's your stock rom folder I speak of. I do not know if it works for 9. give it a try and let us know. I have 10 and once you update, you cant downgrade due to samsungs fuse set.
FYI, you can remove the .md5 from the stock rom files for faster loading but odin wont check the integrity of the file.
also, did you know that viper is Los based? other custom roms base off of Los so just replace Los in the guide with the rom of your choice. should work but I don't know, I only stick with Los or Stock.
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Viper4android is not a rom
It's a sound driver
It's magisk module.
What I meant is can you install this magisk model or download viper4android v2.7.6.1 from xda labs, install, reboot and check if magisk is still functional on stock Samsung Android 10 rom.
Also isn't android 10 and android 9 bootloader of Samsung rom same... V5 bootloader? Why would it mess with downgrading.?

fizzingbees said:
Viper4android is not a rom
It's a sound driver
It's magisk module.
What I meant is can you install this magisk model or download viper4android v2.7.6.1 from xda labs, install, reboot and check if magisk is still functional on stock Samsung Android 10 rom.
Also isn't android 10 and android 9 bootloader of Samsung rom same... V5 bootloader? Why would it mess with downgrading.?
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Just assumed it was a rom, my apologies. I will check that for you when i have time but ive tested many modules with magisk and they work as well as magisk. Android 10 was an overhaul, not the same rom as 9 but still V5, however, thats not really the issue other then for twrp. Samsung devices has a fuse set, when a samsung devices bootloader is upgraded, the device trips or as we say "burns" out a fuse. The device can not be downgraded. After an update from 9 to 10, if you power off, hold both vol keys and plug into pc, in download mode at the top will tell you if a fuse has been triggered and provisioned. This means you cant go from 10 back to 9.

MarvinMod said:
Just assumed it was a rom, my apologies. I will check that for you when i have time but ive tested many modules with magisk and they work as well as magisk. Android 10 was an overhaul, not the same rom as 9 but still V5, however, thats not really the issue other then for twrp. Samsung devices has a fuse set, when a samsung devices bootloader is upgraded, the device trips or as we say "burns" out a fuse. The device can not be downgraded. After an update from 9 to 10, if you power off, hold both vol keys and plug into pc, in download mode at the top will tell you if a fuse has been triggered and provisioned. This means you cant go from 10 back to 9.
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Thank you. Please do report back with viper4android. It's proper working with magisk is critical for me.
I understand your explanation about e-fuse.
But then that last android 10 upgrade that had this charging pcb issue, people did downgraded back successfully to Android 9 then.
How did they do that if e-fuse got triggered?
Lets leave this argument here.
I don't want to sidetrack you from your twrp and root work for Android 10.

Please tell me how to delete img files from the AP file
Or do I just need to replace img files with lz.4 files

fizzingbees said:
Thank you. Please do report back with viper4android. It's proper working with magisk is critical for me.
I understand your explanation about e-fuse.
But then that last android 10 upgrade that had this charging pcb issue, people did downgraded back successfully to Android 9 then.
How did they do that if e-fuse got triggered?
Lets leave this argument here.
I don't want to sidetrack you from your twrp and root work for Android 10.
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No one with a galaxy A70 has updated to Android 10 stock and then went back to Android 9 stock. Viper worked fine and i kept root.

kissa67zwi said:
Please tell me how to delete img files from the AP file
Or do I just need to replace img files with lz.4 files
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Extract the contents of AP file using peazip into a new folder on your desktop. Name the folder AP. Inside the new folder will be the files you need to delete or move out depending on what guide you following. When youve made the necessary changes, repack that new folder with peazip into a .TAR and now its flashable. Do not worry about the .lz4 extension. To delete, as long as its not zipped, right click the file, choose delete. To move the file, right click and hold, drag and drop to wherever and choose move here.

Fyi everyone, ill be making some youtube videos of the instructions for newbies by end of the week. It will have start to finish including bootloader unlock.

MarvinMod said:
Fyi everyone, ill be making some youtube videos of the instructions for newbies by end of the week. It will have start to finish including bootloader unlock.
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That would be helpful for lot.
Kindly do link your videos here for us when they get uploaded
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MarvinMod said:
No one with a galaxy A70 has updated to Android 10 stock and then went back to Android 9 stock. Viper worked fine and i kept root.
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Good to hear.
Thanks for trying and reporting back

According to your instructions, I will be able to use tvrp on the Android 10 stock?Rооt is a worker?

naruba said:
According to your instructions, I will be able to use tvrp on the Android 10 stock?Rооt is a worker?
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no,youll be using twrp to root stock 10 this method allows you to keep root and use modules. twrp does not work with android 10 stock due to some changes in 10. it does however work with custom roms. you can either have twrp, custom rom and magisk root or have stock rom and magisk root.