Please excuse the noobish question. I haven't had that much experience with Magisk yet. I'm currently on a Pixel 3 XL, rooted, bootloader unlocked, with Magisk 18.0 installed. I have the December update installed, and would like to get the January update. My understanding from here https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation is that I should be able to do everything directly on the phone. However, whenever I check for updates they phone says I'm on the latest version, which is clearly not the case. My question is twofold. First, what is preventing me from being able to download the OTA? Second, is there a way to download the OTA directly from Google but still use this method to install it, or must I use a computer if I go that route?
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I am on 4.1.6 and wanted to un-root my phone so I can get the OTA updates. My recovery is TWRP 3.1.1-x blu_spark v37. Can someone please link me to a thread that can help me out.
There is already a guide to unroot and revert oneplus 3t to stock by the_rooter. Go through.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/guide-return-youre-op3t-to-stock-lock-t3569383
You could use Osm0sis unSU from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239421&p=40409356
navpal93 said:
I am on 4.1.6 and wanted to un-root my phone so I can get the OTA updates. My recovery is TWRP 3.1.1-x blu_spark v37. Can someone please link me to a thread that can help me out.
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If you like being rooted (and want to stay that way) you don't need to jump through the hoops of returning to stock, or hiding root.
You can simply download the "full" update zip (not the OTA patch, you're looking for the zip that is >1 GB). Then flash in TWRP. Immediately root by your method of choice (SuperSU or Magisk) before rebooting. Which will not only give you root, but doing this before rebooting (after flashing the update) will prevent TWRP from being overwritten with stock recovery.
Super easy. You can do this any time there is an update. And probably get it here on XDA before you would ever get the update notification. The only added hitch is that you will need to update to a Oreo-compatible version TWRP (if the intent is to update to Oreo). Either TWRP 3.1.1-x blu_spark v8.54 (or later) or "official" TWRP 3.2. You are currently on blu_spark, which anyway is more device specific, and recommended.
You can download the full update OOS 5.0, and more details on how to flash, from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
Even if rooted, you should still get the update notifications. It will automatically download the full update (instead of the patch) since you are rooted/TWRP. The only difference, is if you do it that way, it will reboot right after installing the update. You won't have a chance to root, and therefore TWRP will be overwritten with stock recovery. Not a big deal, as you can just fastboot flash TWRP again. But downloading the update and flashing "manually" as posted up above, just saves some steps (in cases other than going to Oreo - since you need to update TWRP in this case).
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ersandeepkr said:
There is already a guide to unroot and revert oneplus 3t to stock by the_rooter. Go through.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/guide-return-youre-op3t-to-stock-lock-t3569383
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Only need to return to "full stock" in order to lock the bootloader. And the only reason to lock the bootloader, is if the user is selling the device, or just doesn't want an unlocked bootloader (or TWRP, root, etc.) anymore.
As I outlined above,: root, custom recovery, and unlocked bootloader are all okay (updates will still install) with some minor caveats.
redpoint73 said:
If you like being rooted (and want to stay that way) you don't need to jump through the hoops of returning to stock, or hiding root.
You can simply download the "full" update zip (not the OTA patch, you're looking for the zip that is >1 GB). Then flash in TWRP. Immediately root by your method of choice (SuperSU or Magisk) before rebooting. Which will not only give you root, but doing this before rebooting (after flashing the update) will prevent TWRP from being overwritten with stock recovery.
Super easy. You can do this any time there is an update. And probably get it here on XDA before you would ever get the update notification. The only added hitch is that you will need to update to a Oreo-compatible version TWRP (if the intent is to update to Oreo). Either TWRP 3.1.1-x blu_spark v8.54 (or later) or "official" TWRP 3.2. You are currently on blu_spark, which anyway is more device specific, and recommended.
You can download the full update OOS 5.0, and more details on how to flash, from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
Even if rooted, you should still get the update notifications. It will automatically download the full update (instead of the patch) since you are rooted/TWRP. The only difference, is if you do it that way, it will reboot right after installing the update. You won't have a chance to root, and therefore TWRP will be overwritten with stock recovery. Not a big deal, as you can just fastboot flash TWRP again. But downloading the update and flashing "manually" as posted up above, just saves some steps (in cases other than going to Oreo - since you need to update TWRP in this case).
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Only need to return to "full stock" in order to lock the bootloader. And the only reason to lock the bootloader, is if the user is selling the device, or just doesn't want an unlocked bootloader (or TWRP, root, etc.) anymore.
As I outlined above,: root, custom recovery, and unlocked bootloader are all okay (updates will still install) with some minor caveats.
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is this still possible to go from 7.1.1 to 9.0? read somewere it is not possible? other methods:
[GUIDE][MODDED FIRMWARE][9.0.6][OP3/T]The least annoying 9.0.x firmware
but i am on 7.1.1, will this work with the above mentioned guide?
or should i unroot my phone again? but what oxygen version do i flash? 4.0 as mentioned above? will my data and apps be gone? i don't want to revert the phone completely to stock a it was new. Just want the lastest official oxygen version because my android auto won't work anymore.
can't find this on the forum
thanks!
I was wondering what sort of changes take place when you root the G5s Plus. I got several patch updates so far. Will the latest update stay once I root the device? I just want to root the device for now, not install any custom roms.
I received an OTA with an unlocked bootloader so I don't see any reason why you wouldn't with root. This only works with the stock recovery though, if you have TWRP installed I don't think it will work.
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I received an OTA with an unlocked bootloader so I don't see any reason why you wouldn't with root. This only works with the stock recovery though, if you have TWRP installed I don't think it will work.
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Rooting involves 3 steps. Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, and install Magisk patch. Just unlocked bootloader doesn't mean phone is rooted.
androidman2018 said:
Rooting involves 3 steps. Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, and install Magisk patch. Just unlocked bootloader doesn't mean phone is rooted.
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Unlikely that the OTA will install if you have TWRP and Magisk... I wonder if we can still use Flashfire to flash the OTA and keep recovery and root?
Hi,
Can someone concisely give the most up to date instructions on how to root the P20 Pro
Confused because some people talk about debranding first? Is this necessary if you, like me, just have a generic non-network branded phone?
Also.. Does rooting require twrp?
A bit unclear on if I should use the offical or unofficial twrp methods.
And if so does twrp prevent OTA updates? I was lead to believe that any OTA updates would simply wipe any root and you just have to go through the steps again, but would twrp prevent an OTA update in the first place?
What are the best instructions to root the P20 Pro to keep the OTA updates going (even if you need to reroot after each update).
Thanks heaps in getting through the confusion!
Here you have manual to root in simple 4 steps. You need adb and fastboot on your computer, bootloader unlock code and Magisk from link in post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...de-how-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326
Does any of the steps,
1/ unlocking the bootloader
2/ debranding
3/ installing TWRP
3/ rooting
Wipe the device?.. I'm assuming yes?
Also. What's the point of debranding?..
I think I'm on a generic P20 Pro that wasn't bought from a carrier - so is that step necessary for me.
Thanks heaps again for the advice - coming over from the Samsung world and maybe I'm so used to the rooting methods there
Also do any of those steps prevent OTA updates?
Or is there somehow to still use OTA updates but simply need to reapply root on every occasion there is ah update?
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Also do any of those steps prevent OTA updates?
Or is there somehow to still use OTA updates but simply need to reapply root on every occasion there is ah update?
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device. The other steps won't.
You need to have TWRP installed in order to be able to flash Magisk (for Root), and no you don't have to rebrand if you don't want to. You'll still be able to receive and download OTAs but if TWRP remains installed on your phone it won't be able to install unless you change back to the stock recovery. However there is methods to update with TWRP and you'll be able to get and install updates quicker than waiting for them to be pushed to you phone. That's the main reason people rebrand because generic European models are getting updates the fastest.
What's your device model and current firmware version from 'About Phone' in settings?
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device. The other steps won't.
You need to have TWRP installed in order to be able to flash Magisk (for Root), and no you don't have to rebrand if you don't want to. You'll still be able to receive and download OTAs but if TWRP remains installed on your phone it won't be able to install unless you change back to the stock recovery. However there is methods to update with TWRP and you'll be able to get and install updates quicker than waiting for them to be pushed to you phone. That's the main reason people rebrand because generic European models are getting updates the fastest.
What's your device model and current firmware version from 'About Phone' in settings?
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Thanks heaps for the advice - makes sense now!
I'm using the model CLT-L29 on C636 which I think is the Asia Pacific model.. And incidentally just received a OTA upgrade to the 128 firmware
.. So in order to receive OTA updates you simply have to change back to the stock recovery after using TWRP to install magisk and root?
But I imagine every time the OTA update occurs it wipes root?.. Which would mean reinstalling TWRP to regain root and doing the whole process again every time?
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Thanks heaps for the advice - makes sense now!
I'm using the model CLT-L29 on C636 which I think is the Asia Pacific model.. And incidentally just received a OTA upgrade to the 128 firmware
.. So in order to receive OTA updates you simply have to change back to the stock recovery after using TWRP to install magisk and root?
But I imagine every time the OTA update occurs it wipes root?.. Which would mean reinstalling TWRP to regain root and doing the whole process again every time?
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Yep you got it in one lol
The other option so that you don't have to flash TWRP then back to stock recovery each time is when you receive an OTA is download the same firmware (Full-OTA version) from Firmware Finder - you would just need the update.zip - then using Huawei update extractor you can extract the ramdisk.img Then copy the ramdisk.img to your phone, use Magisk manager to patch it then copy it back to your PC and flash it via fastboot. But I think this is more work than flashing between TWRP & stock recoveries haha
I’m sure this is very simple and I’m just not getting it…
got new moto x4 XT1900-1 from b&h
unlocked boot loader with motorola code
using windows fast boot was able to follow the "How to : Moto X4 Root & TWRP Recovery" bu Munchy on youtube to install twrp using payton 3.2.1-1
then installed Magish 17.1 which seems to be what actually rooted the phone as per confirmation by Root Check app shows 8.1.0
now I am getting constant ota notices of a security update OPWS28.3.2 and I download it and it fails which is apparently normal for a rooted phone.
Can I disable the root and update???…can this be done by turning off magic…or uninstalling it…or is this done by tarp?
I believe I should back up the recover image using twrp…then what?…find and boot to a stock image?
???
any info appreciated
tia
PS…I just tried the "topjohnwu Update OTA tutorial for v17" method in tips and tricks on here and it also said update failed???
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I’m sure this is very simple and I’m just not getting it…
got new moto x4 XT1900-1 from b&h
unlocked boot loader with motorola code
using windows fast boot was able to follow the "How to : Moto X4 Root & TWRP Recovery" bu Munchy on youtube to install twrp using payton 3.2.1-1
then installed Magish 17.1 which seems to be what actually rooted the phone as per confirmation by Root Check app shows 8.1.0
now I am getting constant ota notices of a security update OPWS28.3.2 and I download it and it fails which is apparently normal for a rooted phone.
Can I disable the root and update???…can this be done by turning off magic…or uninstalling it…or is this done by tarp?
I believe I should back up the recover image using twrp…then what?…find and boot to a stock image?
???
any info appreciated
tia
PS…I just tried the "topjohnwu Update OTA tutorial for v17" method in tips and tricks on here and it also said update failed???
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What I did (might be an easier way but this was fast and easy):
1) Uninstall/remove Magisk.
2) Re-flash firmware over current system but don't do 'fastboot erase userdata'
3) Boot into your system and take all the OTA's
4) Re-install Magisk via TWRP
Took about 10 minutes. Longest part was waiting for OTA's to install.
Sorry...I'm new to all this. How do I reflash firmware?....use twrp app that is installed?
Magisk 17 supposedly has the ability to do this.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
If you try this, please let us know. I have been waiting for an update to test this function.
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Magisk 17 supposedly has the ability to do this.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
If you try this, please let us know. I have been waiting for an update to test this function.
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Did not work for me. Nothing has so far.
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Sorry...I'm new to all this. How do I reflash firmware?....use twrp app that is installed?
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Use this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-official-factory-t3808348
Remove command "fastboot erase userdata" from script flash-all.bat/flash-all.sh.
jhedfors said:
Magisk 17 supposedly has the ability to do this.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
If you try this, please let us know. I have been waiting for an update to test this function.
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I've tried this, and it didn't work. Ended up having to boot into TWRP, uninstall Magisk, and then reboot. Haven't bothered trying to update since I attempted that.
jhedfors said:
Magisk 17 supposedly has the ability to do this.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
If you try this, please let us know. I have been waiting for an update to test this function.
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I spent a little while trying to apply OTA with magisk. The only way I was able to do it was to flash the stock firmware like everyone says. I could only find 8.0, so I had to flash the firmware, install 3 OTA's, then reinstall twrp/magisk.
The only thing I didn't try was installing magisk without twrp, which I believe is supported but I'm not sure. I think that might be the secret sauce to fixing it, but I'm not sure, and I haven't wanted to reflash and go through the whole process again.
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I spent a little while trying to apply OTA with magisk. The only way I was able to do it was to flash the stock firmware like everyone says. I could only find 8.0, so I had to flash the firmware, install 3 OTA's, then reinstall twrp/magisk.
The only thing I didn't try was installing magisk without twrp, which I believe is supported but I'm not sure. I think that might be the secret sauce to fixing it, but I'm not sure, and I haven't wanted to reflash and go through the whole process again.
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If you have the xt1900-1 retus you can flash the android one firmware which is 8.1 (currently on the Aug 2018 security patch).
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If you have the xt1900-1 retus you can flash the android one firmware which is 8.1 (currently on the Aug 2018 security patch).
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I have the android one variant. Do you know where I can get the firmware? There's a new security patch and I'd like to try installing it with stock bootloader + magisk (installed from a temporary twrp boot) to see if that works with the OTA. I'd like to get the method working since android 9 is coming at some point.
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I have the android one variant. Do you know where I can get the firmware? There's a new security patch and I'd like to try installing it with stock bootloader + magisk (installed from a temporary twrp boot) to see if that works with the OTA. I'd like to get the method working since android 9 is coming at some point.
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September 2018 OTA for Android One (Oreo 8.1):
Blur_Version.28.251.17.payton_fi.google_fi.en.US
Click to "Download" and save as ZIP file.
Only way how to apply OTA update with magisk rooted X4 is flash ROM using fastboot (august 2018 ROM is on AFH), remove command 'fastboot erase userdata' from script 'flash-all.bat', install september OTA from adb sideload/SD card and root again.
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September 2018 OTA for Android One (Oreo 8.1):
Blur_Version.28.251.17.payton_fi.google_fi.en.US
Click to "Download" and save as ZIP file.
Only way how to apply OTA update with magisk rooted X4 is flash ROM using fastboot (august 2018 ROM is on AFH), remove command 'fastboot erase userdata' from script 'flash-all.bat', install september OTA from adb sideload/SD card and root again.
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Thanks, the rom is exactly what I was looking for, I just wasn't sure which one to use. I'd hate to install the wrong rom and mess something up.
EDIT: I did get a chance to try it and you're correct, there is no way to install an OTA to this device without fully reflashing the stock rom, taking the OTA, then installing Magisk. I tried the following steps:
1. Flash ROM given from androidfilehost
2. Reboot, wait for OTA notification
3. Boot to bootloader
4. use fastboot to temporarily boot twrp
5. flash magisk 17.1 zipfile
6. reboot to system, verify that magisk/root is installed
7. Uninstall magisk using magisk manager "Restore Images" as given in the tips.md file
8. Take OTA
the OTA still failed, so even though TWRP wasn't installed and it was still the stock recovery, I was unable to install the OTA. Shame, it'd be nice if we could get this to work, but oh well.
Hello All,
First of thanks for writing all the helpful guides to unlock and root the RogPhone. I just got my new Rogphone 3 and I am trying to unlock the bootloader to root it and install Xprivacy mods to have a better control over of my privacy. Being a first timer I had certain questions that I wanted your answers on.
1. I am running software version WW_17.0823.2009.99.
2. I have unlocked my bootloader. That means I will not get OTA updates. Is there a way to side load and update these fixes?
3. How is ROM support for Rogphone in general? I get that this phone is relatively new and it will take some time to get other ROMs but I was wondering about the general trend
OTA updates not possible once bootloader is unlocked.
However, thereafter updating to the latest WW firmware is easy. Just download latest WW FW on to the root of Internal Storage folder of your phone (as is, don't change name); this file should be detected automatically and prompt you to update.
Custom ROM development for ROG3 is unfortunately non-existent at the moment. I hope this changes soon.
Ah! did not know this trick! Can I also use the TWRP to flash it? Will it be the same?
I am not sure about flashing WW .zip updates via TWRP on Android 10 (I don't think it's possible) - It's better to enquire in this forum's TWRP thread @ Captain_Throwback.