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Frequently Asked Questions: Google Nexus 6

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[SIZE=+2]Google Nexus 6[/SIZE]​
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: I'm new to Nexus 6, where do I find a thread with guides and useful information?[/SIZE]The sticky roll up thread in the general forum has all of the guides and important information. You can find that HERE.​
[SIZE=+1]Q2: Where can I find tools such as USB drivers[/SIZE]You can find the universal Google driver inside of the Android SDK found HERE. Or you can install ADB/fastboot and universal drivers from HERE.​
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What does "flashing" my phone mean?[/SIZE]Well, there are a couple of meanings here. "Flashing" a custom ROM means to overwrite your current OS with a new one. "Flashing" can also mean, changing from a carrier to a pre-paid carrier. Example: I need to flash my phone from AT&T to Cricket.​
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Bootloader.. What is this?[/SIZE]For an easy explanation of what a bootloader is, look HERE.
The most recent bootloader and radio can be found here : Here is a recovery flashable zip of the 6.0.1 bootloader and 32r radio
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[SIZE=+1]Q5: How do I root my device?[/SIZE]There are a few options. The most recommended way is to unlock your bootloader, flash custom recovery, flash superSU zip, install superSU app. Also there are more automated methods, such as toolkits and auto root. HERE is a great place to get that information.​
[SIZE=+1]Q6: What is a factory image?[/SIZE]A factory image for Nexus devices is provided directly from Google. They are used to return your device to the state it was in when it was put in the box. They can be found HERE.
Most recent is 6.0.1 (MMB29Q)​
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do I backup my device in case I bork it?[/SIZE]TWRP recovery has the feature of allowing you to backup your device. It is highly recommended to backup your stock image after installing TWRP and before flashing anything else. Simply use the backup option in TWRP. Think of this as a restore point to go back to when things get borked. Also, you can backup all of your files to your PC before beginning the root process because unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device. There are also apps available that will back up your apps and app data Titanium Backup is a great choice if you already have root. Helium is an option for non-rooted users.
Latest recovery is [RECOVERY][shamu] TWRP 3.0.0-0 touch recovery [2016-02-06] ​
[SIZE=+1]Q8: How do I flash a factory image?[/SIZE]Flashing a factory image is a fairly easy process. You can use the fastboot method or a toolkit. Toolkits can be found in the development section and an excellent guide to the fastboot method can be found HERE.​
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Do the carrier versions matter in deciding on root or ROM?[/SIZE]No. there are no carrier specific ROMs or root methods. There are only two versions of the Nexus 6, Domestic (XT1103) and international (XT1100). Device wiki can be found HERE.. Bootloader unlock method is universal as well.​
[SIZE=+1]Q10: What is encryption and should I disable it?[/SIZE]First off, to best answer the "what is" question, look HERE. Now, whether or not to disable it, is entirely up to you. For the most part, the benefits are dependent on your usage. HERE is a thread discussing encryption on 5.1 so please check it out.​
[SIZE=+1]Q11: What are fastboot and ADB and should I learn how to use them?[/SIZE]You should absolutely have at least some knowledge of fastboot and ADB. These simple yet powerful tools can save you from trouble and do wonders for your device. The basic principles and commands are extremely easy to learn and thankfully, there are plenty of guides that will help you understand and learn how to use them. Fastboot and ADB aren't exclusive to Nexus either, you can use them with Android as a whole. You can find my favorite guide to using fastboot and ADB right HERE.​
[SIZE=+1]Q12: Can I install an OTA if I'm rooted/unencrypted?[/SIZE]No. Since the onset of lollipop, absolutely no system or boot img modifications can be present in order for the OTA to flash. HERE is a thread dedicated to OTA related Q&A and instructions for sideloading. HERE is a thread for OTA files available for sideloading.​
[SIZE=+1]Q13: What is a toolkit and should I use one?[/SIZE]First, a toolkit is a program that auto runs and makes changes to your android device. Those changes can be very significant and difficult to recover from when things go wrong. With a toolkit, you can obtain root, return to stock, flash recovery, etc. However, once you start to run the program, you have no idea what is happening to your device. It comes highly recommended to have the basic knowledge of ADB and fastboot even if you are using toolkits. So, should you use one? Sure! No one will tell you not to try, just know what you're getting into and that most experienced users will not use them at all. Therefore, you are more likely to get helped quickly if you have a basic understanding of fastboot, and a tested and working fastboot/ADB environment on your PC, should an issue arise where you need help. Toolkits are absolutely awesome and highly useful in some situations, so don't underestimate their usefulness. It is just that with a Nexus, and a few simple fastboot commands, you can obtain root, return to stock, flash recovery, etc. While typing those commands, you can be 100% certain of what is happening to your device.​
[SIZE=+1]Q14: What is CMTE(cyanogenmod theme engine?[/SIZE]Here is a better explanation here And please take note, This is only supported by ROMS that has already adopted CMTE instead of Layers.​
[SIZE=+1]Q15: What is Layers (RRO)?[/SIZE]Layers is a extension of runtime resource overlay.
RRO is a framework created by sony for use as a way for them to create xperia themes but also for internal quick prototyping. More explaination from the original thread here. And take note, this is only going to work with ROMs that has adopted to use layers instead of CMTE. Stock roms natively support layers. Just need to download necessary apps and your good to go.​
[SIZE=+1]Q16: Systemless Root?[/SIZE]A new way of getting root without modifying /system. More news here. ​
[SIZE=+1]Q17: Android Pay?[/SIZE]If your running stock and not rooted, no doubt its gonna work out of the box. There was a previous discussion on how to run the feature on rooted devices. It was fun while it lasted. And here is the latest story about android pay.​
[SIZE=+1]Q18: I'm trying to search for something specific but I'm having trouble. How do I use XDA Search?[/SIZE]Look HERE for a detailed guide on how to use XDA Search to it's fullest capabilities.​*​
And here are some terms to ponder
ADB - "Android Debug Bridge" a system that can be accessed using a computer where you can manage the device from. You need the Android SDK to use it.
AOSP - "Android open source project" a project by Google Inc. to give android to developers and manufactures for free.
APK - "Android Package" an Android application
Bloatware - Software or 'apps' that you don't need, but come preinstalled to a device's /system partition, meaning that you cannot remove them unless the device has been rooted. Usually, these are apps are sponsored by a company and included by a carrier for profit
CDMA/GSM - A type of network communication between phones and carriers. GSM phones normally are included with SIM Cards that authorize them onto the network. CDMA have this authorization built in and do not need a sim card.
Custom recovery - A modified version of stock recoveries that allow you to do more things in the recovery mode.
Cyanogenmod (CM) - A free open-source project based on the AOSP. It is a modded version of the Android firmware
Dalvik-Cache - Holds all of the pre-compiled .dex files created from installed apps. These files are static and do not change unless the app is updated.
Deodexed - Where ODEX files are moved into the actual applications modded) version of the Android firmware.
Developer - A man or woman who has created (developed) software.
Firmware - a piece of software to make hardware function correctly. This can refer to Radio Firmware, but is normally used as another name for ROM.
Governor - A system embedded into the kernel to automatically change the current working CPU frequency depending on the workload. It would only go up to what it is overclocked (or underclocked) to, this is called the maximum frequency. It would not drop below the minimum frequency.
KANG - The process of creating a code based of someone else's code.
Kernel - An important part of all operating systems that handles the CPU and other vital components. A modded kernel may be used for overclocking.
Logcat - A logging system built into the ADB
Mod - A modification to a part of the phones software. It is also POSSIBLE to mod the phones hardware but is not recommended.
OTA - "Over the air" a term used to indicate software that was sent to phones directly through the internet to their phones.
Open-source - (not to be confussed with free) A peice of software that is free to edit, use, distribute and share with no charge.
Overclock - To exceed the default maximum CPU speed. This could make a phone more powerful but may cause damage. Although no damaged has been reported so far it could still drain battery life.
Radio Firmware - A type of software that allows correct communication with the radio and the operating system. A newer firmware would normally improve battery life and call quality. The radio firmware only applies to the CDMA/GSM radio.
Radio - (not to be confused with Radio Firmware) A piece of hardware that allows communication. There are 3 main radios in your phone. Bluetooth, WiFi and GSM/CDMA.
ROM -
1. A modified version of the Android operating system operating system.
2. Read Only Memory, a place where information is stored and can not be destroyed, modified or written to.
Stock - An unchanged version of something. Example: I just flashed stock sense.
Underclock - To change your phones maximum frequency to LOWER than the default to attempt to extend the phones lifespan and battery.
WIP - "Work In Progress"
Zipalligned - An archive alignment tool that provides important optimization to Android application (.apk) files. The purpose is to ensure that all uncompressed data starts with a particular alignment relative to the start of the file. Specifically, it causes all uncompressed data within the .apk, such as images or raw files, to be aligned on 4-byte boundaries. This allows all portions to be accessed directly with mmap() even if they contain binary data with alignment restrictions. The benefit is a reduction in the amount of RAM consumed when running the application.
INTL - International
Odex - Files that are collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application.
Recovery Mode - A special environment that you can boot into for troubleshooting and upgrading purposes
Thanks to @benjamingwynn for the glossary of terms
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If you need help or have a general question, consider using these links:​
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A suggestion. Maybe have some info on encrypted vs decrypted, what it is how it works,how to decrypt and stay that way. This thread has a file that you flash in recovery to make sure encryption does not get forced while flashing a ROM or kernel (don't know if I broke any rules by linking without permission if I did let me know this is NOT my work all credit goes to the dev) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3000788. Also maybe a link to the noob question thread (though it looks like it's one post above for now) thanks for this thread always nice to just read something to find an answer and not have to make a useless post.

elevatorguy said:
A suggestion. Maybe have some info on encrypted vs decrypted, what it is how it works,how to decrypt and stay that way. This thread has a file that you flash in recovery to make sure encryption does not get forced while flashing a ROM or kernel (don't know if I broke any rules by linking without permission if I did let me know this is NOT my work all credit goes to the dev) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3000788. Also maybe a link to the noob question thread (though it looks like it's one post above for now) thanks for this thread always nice to just read something to find an answer and not have to make a useless post.
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Excellent suggestion, I will get something together tomorrow. Thank you.

"is there a thread with links to important guides and information ?"
"yes, general > sticky roll-up"
Or maybe reword question 1 a little so people know that's where guides are.

rootSU said:
"is there a thread with links to important guides and information ?"
"yes, general > sticky roll-up"
Or maybe reword question 1 a little so people know that's where guides are.
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Done. Thanks!

elevatorguy said:
A suggestion. Maybe have some info on encrypted vs decrypted, what it is how it works,how to decrypt and stay that way. This thread has a file that you flash in recovery to make sure encryption does not get forced while flashing a ROM or kernel (don't know if I broke any rules by linking without permission if I did let me know this is NOT my work all credit goes to the dev) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3000788. Also maybe a link to the noob question thread (though it looks like it's one post above for now) thanks for this thread always nice to just read something to find an answer and not have to make a useless post.
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Done, thanks again.

rootSU said:
One day we'll rebel
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Question 18 added to build the rebel forces.

Question 19 added.

Question 20 seems to be a frequent flyer.

Thread has been cleaned per OP request.
Please only post questions with answers, you feel would help your fellow Nexus 6 user.
All other conversion... please bring to a new thread or the lounge:good: Keeping in mind this is not a Q&A thread.
Thank you @Evolution_Tech for continued updates.

Questions 21 and 22 added since we have a new update.

Question 23...toolkits.

Post #2 updated with links to general help threads.

cam30era said:
@Evolution_Tech,
While responding to a thread this morning, I was "asked" to change to the New 2015 XDA thread view (web view). Not sure I like it, but that's not why I'm here. What's the difference between "commenting" on a post and "posting a reply"?
Update: Weirder still, some on the comments aren't even viewable in the XDA Premium app. Just shows a web link....... @danarama 's Black Screen thread.
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I specifically chose a new template for that thread which allows answers to be "up voted" as you may have seen on many technical sites, most prominently, Microsoft technet.
The apps can't handle it so they make you use a browser.
Reply is an answer or solution. Comments are to a particular answer, so for example, I can say "tried that" without creating a response that is seen as a votable answer.

Question #24 added. How to use XDA Search.

updates coming.. stay tuned

Hey guys I'm new here and hope this is the correct forum. I recently purchased a nexus 6 off amazon and when it arrived I was surprised to find it had been rooted already. I want to set it back to original stock image but I'm not sure which version to download. I don't know which provider it was originally on. It is on Verizon now. Can I just download mmb29q and expect it to work? System info says I have mmb29u but there is no option for that version. Thank you.

Any version will work but all marshmallow builds are unified and 29q is the latest factory image

MassiveDynam1c said:
Hey guys I'm new here and hope this is the correct forum. I recently purchased a nexus 6 off amazon and when it arrived I was surprised to find it had been rooted already. I want to set it back to original stock image but I'm not sure which version to download. I don't know which provider it was originally on. It is on Verizon now. Can I just download mmb29q and expect it to work? System info says I have mmb29u but there is no option for that version. Thank you.
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this is not q&a thread. this is for the most common FAQ's..
but to answer ur question. go with 29q. this is the latest stock firmware .
how did u ever got 29u as a stock rom? thats the latest aosp. nexus 6 never had a 29u stock firmeware

Moto E5 XT1920-15 (PETTYL) unlock bootloader)root/flashing GSIs

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bubba1601 said:
Hi
I have this new device but it's not any of the versions listed here (Nora/Rhyanna)
It's the UK version XT1920-15 sim unlocked, I'm just wandering if the steps to unlock/root are the same on this device as the other versions?
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https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-bootloader-moto-e5-play/
I used this guide to unlock it. I also have this phone, but mine is from latin america, and it should work for yours. :good:

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bubba1601 said:
Your device is not the same.
The American / latin American version has android 8.0, 2 GB ram and a 5.2 inch screen.
The UK version has android 8.1, 1gb of ram and a 5.3 inch screen.
All such tutorials that work for the US version DON'T work on the UK version and TWRP installation fails completely.
Please be mindful when advising users things "should" work, as it doesn't work and your device is completely different to mine, so should not be attempted from that link.
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No my phone has 1Gb of Ram and 16gigs of storage space along with 8.1 and TWRP installed. I used that guide to unlock the bootloader the TWRP in that guide doesn't work for our phones. I managed to find the TWRP version of the phone.

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bubba1601 said:
The guide says it's for android 8.0 though?
I still can't unlock the bootloader!
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fastboot oem get_unlock_data
"Now command will return a string which you need to copy the string to a notepad with a single line by deleting all spaceNotepad
(Note: Only copy the highlighted sections above. Do not copy the INFO or (bootloader) prefix)"
"To Get Bootloader Key for Moto E5 Play - Open the website Motorola’s unlock the bootloader site by Signing up or Log in in via Google Plus account"
Link:https://accounts.motorola.com/ssoau...ct/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
Make an account, also check if your device can even be unlocked on the website.
"Once you click the "Can my Device be unlocked?" you will receive a mail with unlock key.
Now copy the unlock key and type the following command and enter.
fastboot oem unlock UNLOCK_KEY
Here UNLOCK_Key is the place where you have to paste the unlock key which you copied from the email.
That's it! Your device will unlock. hah! Have fun!"
That's how you unlock the boot loader
Link for TWRP for PETTYL:https://mega.nz/#!anwAACZT!MJ95FCiIDH-kkLaZLpFvnKT5j_3Fe2goU-aZmSVeCKo
I couldn't find on XDA so I uploaded it to mega.

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Here a twrp buckup Twrp image and rooted boot for XT1920-15 if you manage to boot into twrp or try booting boot image https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1P0yVep9l3yTN2Hzy7QiRXj3kuL_N7Dxz?usp=sharing

did the op get it sorted

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bubba1601 said:
I'm running stock again.
No root, no twrp and as far as I'm concerned, project treble ROMs/images are complete waste of time, especially for this device where half the posted steps don't work, supplied resources don't work or twrp images and twrp back ups supposedly for this device don't work
Worse still, I had to pay to redownload my firmware.
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No idea why it dosent work for you I maneged to flash twrp and root it with magisek also tried linege and ResurexionRemix it works fine only xposed dosent work

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plscotland said:
Here a twrp buckup Twrp image and rooted boot for XT1920-15 if you manage to boot into twrp or try booting boot image https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1P0yVep9l3yTN2Hzy7QiRXj3kuL_N7Dxz?usp=sharing
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Can I flash this Recovery to XT1920-16 pettyl?
The file Moto_E5_XT1920-15-recovery.img is TWRP or STOCK recovery?
Also i'm loocking for Stock recovery for XT1920-16

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I just build custom recovery for pettyl -- ORANGE FOX , download at orangefox.tech
thanks. enjoy!
~whodat aka flash

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bubba1601 said:
There's already three different TWRPs for PETTYL.....two work one doesn't.
I made a TWRP for pettyl and it works 100% , The reason the others do not work is because they have EXT4 filesystem set to data partitions in the fstabs they were made with. Data partition is set to f2fs and thus it cannot be read. I also made a decrypt.zip for pettyl aswell, and I do not even own this device... I have only dove into android dev less than 2 months ago
Many people are already confused about twrp so do we really need another one to confuse everyone even more?
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*triple facepalm* are you serious ?!?!
Maybe this site and android modifications is not for you bubba.
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bubba1601 said:
The comment you quoted says it's a TWRP file and I've not seen the stock recovery available for PETTYL .
Just bear in mind that I'm assuming the xt1920-15 that I have and txt1920-16 you have are identical, but I obviously cannot confirm that or do I know if they work the same I'm just assuming they do.
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lol to get stock recovery file all you have to do is fastboot boot TWRP or OrangeFox and make a backup of recovery. Its that simple, but what would anyone want with stock recovery anyway?
If you really want it you can get the full stock firmware here, extract it and you will have stock recovery.img along with stock boot.img and everything else....
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/pettyl/official/
Again, ENJOY!

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bubba1601 said:
If you had explained what's better or different about your recovery rather than making a mocking reply I would not have asked if another custom recovery was necessary......
There's currently two working TWRPs for PETTYL and another posted on here that doesn't work at all.
Every PETTYL user that's posted here has had issues with both TWRP versions or have been unable to follow the instructions on how to install either version.
Don't tell me this site and android modding isn't for me, because when the time is right I'll decide to stop, you will not make that decision or suggest I stop because you didn't like my question - which you didn't answer.
So I'll ask you calmly and politely again.
Is it really necessary to have so many different TWRPs and custom recovery for PETTYL?
What does your orange fox offer different to TWRP?
You haven't even posted a proper link......no explanation, no proceedures, no instructions. Nothing.
Explain yourself so people understand, don't mock.
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My question was not a criticism of what you have done.
I've stopped any further modifications to my own PETTYL because it's obvious a 1gb ram android go device cannot handle 9.0 pie and in the 10 years I've been modding various devices the E5 play is the most complicated piece of S*** I've I've used.
But even worse, if the user base cannot ask a simple question of people without someone like you being rude and sarcastic in reply and telling a fellow user to go away - then I've made the right decision not to work with my E5 or this thread any longer.
The user and support base for the E5 play PETTYL has suddenly hit an all time low, and doesn't need rudeness or your sarcasm to justify its existence..
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He explained y other recoveries had prob and y his wouldn't next it has added features such as built in magisk and etc. test it to see other extra features instead of being a lil upset and taking it out on ppl being nice and fixing ur recovery probs

bubba1601 said:
If you had explained what's better or different about your recovery rather than making a mocking reply I would not have asked if another custom recovery was necessary......
There's currently two working TWRPs for PETTYL and another posted on here that doesn't work at all.
Every PETTYL user that's posted here has had issues with both TWRP versions or have been unable to follow the instructions on how to install either version.
Don't tell me this site and android modding isn't for me, because when the time is right I'll decide to stop, you will not make that decision or suggest I stop because you didn't like my question - which you didn't answer.
So I'll ask you calmly and politely again.
Is it really necessary to have so many different TWRPs and custom recovery for PETTYL?
What does your orange fox offer different to TWRP?
You haven't even posted a proper link......no explanation, no proceedures, no instructions. Nothing.
Explain yourself so people understand, don't mock.
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My question was not a criticism of what you have done.
I've stopped any further modifications to my own PETTYL because it's obvious a 1gb ram android go device cannot handle 9.0 pie and in the 10 years I've been modding various devices the E5 play is the most complicated piece of S*** I've I've used.
But even worse, if the user base cannot ask a simple question of people without someone like you being rude and sarcastic in reply and telling a fellow user to go away - then I've made the right decision not to work with my E5 or this thread any longer.
The user and support base for the E5 play PETTYL has suddenly hit an all time low, and doesn't need rudeness or your sarcasm to justify its existence..
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Don't be a d*$k lashing out at a dev who does this work FOR free using up HIS free time to make it possible for you to make this complaint. We developers have to research to gain this knowledge. Be courteous and try to search the web to find the answers you seek and to fill in the blanks. Possibly guide others users in the right direction based on the knowledge you discover.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you. Listen to some nine inch nails, you might learn a thing or two about how to properly human.
He doesn't even own that device yet goes out of his way to provide support for it just for ungrateful individuals such as yourself to lash out at him for not explaining things clearly enough. If you lack the knowledge to fill in the blanks that he may have missed, that just shows that you're at risk of bricking your device from lack of knowledge on the subject. It won't hurt you to do a bit of research for yourself.
Sincerely,
The guy helping to guide that developer you lashed out at to supporting 64bit for YOUR DEVICE.

[DEAD] [TOOL] TWRP (and Magisk) Flasher

This Thread is dead, I have decided to move this thread to here for some reasons, one of the reasons is that my tool should work on ALL devices (except Samsungs).
The TWRP version in this is v3.2.3-22 fajita. The Magisk Version in this is v18.0 (You can update it), this method should work on ALL versions of Oxygen OS that the OnePlus 6T runs on, maybe even works on custom ROMs.
Do NOT delete the folder "Files" (or anything in it) as it contains TWRP, necessary ADB and Fastboot files as well as the Magisk Installer.
IMPORTANT: I am not held responsible for any damage you do to your device. You are required to follow all instructions carefully. If you say that I messed up your device I won't care. If you ask for help, I might help. Enjoy the tool
This is only for Windows PCs
Instructions:
0-Open settings, then scroll down till you see "About Phone" tap it then tap "Android version"
then tap "Build number" a bunch of times till it says "You are now a Developer!" Now exit out of "About Phone" and tap "System" now tap on Developer options and look for "OEM unlocking" enable it then scroll down till you find "USB debugging" enable it too. Now plug your phone into your PC via the cable that OnePlus sent with the phone originally and press "Always Allow" then tap OK then install the ADB Drivers on your PC.
1. Download and install WinRAR: 64bit - 32bit
2. Extract the folder to your C drive directly.
3. Open the Folder "TWRP" then run "Bootloader Unlocker.exe" as Administrator (It formats your phone; deletes all data)
4. Once it is done setup your phone again and repeat step 0 but skip the OEM Unlocking part.
5. Now run "TWRP Flasher.exe" as Administrator (Follow all Instructions in the prompts; if you do not I am not held responsible if you brick your phone).
6. Now you have rooted your phone with Magisk and installed TWRP.
7. The final boss is for last... Press the Thanks button if my tool/s helped even by a little bit.
HELP
Just in case something goes wrong I linked two threads, stock fastboot ROMs and a MSMDownload Tool (If you can't get to Fastboot Mode)
CREDITS: @_Masked_ (Everything) and @mauronofrio (TWRP image and Installer)
STATE: Working.
Downloads:
Tool :
V2 - V2.1
Threads
Stock ROMs
MSMDownload Tool (OOS 9.0.6)
THREAD IS DEAD

Announcement: THREAD IS DEAD

@_Masked_ The zip file you linked to under "Tool" is password protected (I ran a Brute Force on it, already got to 4 chars long PW. Not going to spend anymore time on this, I just wanted to see what was in the Bat files).

Why is TWRP rehosted and not linking to official (or unofficial) sources?
Why are the stock roms linked under downloads? I can't see anything about them in the instructions.
Why is the MSMdownloadtool listed under downloads? It doesn't seem to have any relevancy to this.

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Why is it password protected?
Why is this thread/bundle at all needed? There are plenty of established guides doing a much better job of explaining and instructing one how to do the things you've tried to do in this thread, that doesn't rebundle and rehost files (which from a new account is a tad suspicious).

I created the thread before I went to sleep, today I noticed I forgot to do a bunch of things, a lot of the instructions are in the.cmd file. And I would never steal threads or stuff like that. I used to have a account from 2016 but I forgot the username and lost access to the email (it was hacked). So I created a new account.
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@_Masked_ The Bat files are well written. I however agree with @sssarg's last point. You are reinventing the wheel, if it was an Exe that might be different but your commands are the same as what is already in all the Guides/Threads.

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@_Masked_ The Bat files are well written. I however agree with @sssarg's last point. You are reinventing the wheel, if it was an Exe that might be different but your commands are the same as what is already in all the Guides/Threads.
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I actually wrote it from scratch, I might convert it to a .exe in the future.
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v2 is coming out soon.

Thank you for this tool. It is a step in the right direction (more user friendly flashing). I understand that you can flash the device with a custom recovery and root it with just a few single clicks which is very helpful for noobs.
I did not make any modifications to my 6t yet, but will definitely do with your tool in the near future.

lieblingsbesuch said:
Thank you for this tool. It is a step in the right direction (more user friendly flashing). I understand that you can flash the device with a custom recovery and root it with just a few single clicks which is very helpful for noobs.
I did not make any modifications to my 6t yet, but will definitely do with your tool in the near future.
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Glad to help, if you had the first version of my tool you can get the newer one which has less code and is much easier to use in my opinion.

Did you number your versions? Would be useful if there were more than one.
Also, point 4. is a little bit misunderstandable, because it is just a repetition of point 1-3. You could say "repeat steps 1-3".
The section "Downloads" is not being explained. Nobody knows why u linked the msm tool and the stock roms.

lieblingsbesuch said:
Did you number your versions? Would be useful if there were more than one.
Also, point 4. is a little bit misunderstandable, because it is just a repetition of point 1-3. You could say "repeat steps 1-3".
The section "Downloads" is not being explained. Nobody knows why u linked the msm tool and the stock roms.
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I will add them when I get back home. I am uploading V2 to a site that is trusted more than the anonymous file site.
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The twrp flasher doesn't start because you used an unregistered compiler.

Can this be used on T-Mobile?

bigjailerman said:
Can this be used on T-Mobile?
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Yes, if your bootloader is Unlocked, check out my thread for all devices except Samsungs.

Why is it dead now?

lieblingsbesuch said:
Why is it dead now?
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"This Thread is dead, I have decided to move this thread to Miscellaneous Android Development for some reasons, one of the reasons is that my tool should work on ALL devices (except Samsungs)."

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"This Thread is dead, I have decided to move this thread to Miscellaneous Android Development for some reasons, one of the reasons is that my tool should work on ALL devices (except Samsungs)."
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It is no longer in Miscellaneous Android Development it is here since I didn't find Miscellaneous Android Development suitable for it

Moto E5 Play Bootloop after installing Magisk

I am getting the endless bootloop at the Motorola logo screen after installing magisk. I've tried 4 different versions of magisk and all end the same way. I am following This Guide
I have a couple of questions:
1. Should my first step after flashing twrp be this command to flash noverity which I am getting from this instructional thread? because the guide I am following doesn't mention it. I've also tried this file with no success either: no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip
2. Also, In the guide just before pushing fstab, it says to input the following command but my command prompt doesn't return any kind of confirmation when I put this in. Should there be a response that something was mounted?
Code:
adb shell mount -o,rw /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/vendor /vendor
There is a similar but different command from the thread that says to flash noverity that also doesn't return any response:
Code:
adb shell mount -o,rw /dev/block/platform/soc/7824900.sdhci/by-name/vendor /vendor
What am I doing wrong? I feel like I'm so close to being rooted but I must be missing something or using a wrong file or something. I've unlocked my bootloader, I've successfully installed twrp, I can successfully reflash the stock rom after the bootloop. I just can't get magisk installed.

IDrinkTooMuchCoffee said:
Use Magisk v19.3. It's the last one that works with stock 8.0. You can upgrade from Magisk manager to 20.3 afterwards if you want to and it won't boot loop.
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What about the questions I had regarding the process? I've already tried 4 different versions of Magisk including 17.2 and 18.1 so I don't think it's as simple as installing an older version.

IDrinkTooMuchCoffee said:
Sorry. I'm not sure what the point in that would be but I'm not on xda much and didn't see your post. All you should need to do is flash the no verity-opt encrypt zip, then magisk v19.3. No need to push a modded fstab or anything else.
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After 10 posts I think, it opens up some sort of permissions so some people write useless posts to get to that.
I tried 19.3 the day of your post and it still boot looped but I did finally get it working without noverity and with 19.2.

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After 10 posts I think, it opens up some sort of permissions so some people write useless posts to get to that.
I tried 19.3 the day of your post and it still boot looped but I did finally get it working without noverity and with 19.2.
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In case you didn't know you can upgrade magisk once you are back on. It won't put you in a bootloop.

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This sums up as: If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

Yeah I apologise on my half. Don't know why he was coming after me but I let my dark side do the typing in the response ????

moto e5 play after installing twrp then got supersu
but as soon as i installed it both n i got on twrp recovery then i tried installing super from twrp then after i find out that my phone gets stuck in a bootloader loop and i didnt install stock rom or any rom or firmware im really stuck would appreciate if i can get some help oh n also when i use fastboot to get into recovery mode my touch screen wouldn't work

IDK about su. Everyone that I have seen is using magisk. And when you say the touchscreen isn't working is that in twrp?

Unofficial Unofficial TWRP and Gsi Android 11 or 12(kinda)

Hi guys. First post here and I'm not around my files so it will be a straight forward guide with no downloads right now, you're smart, you know where to source them...
Ok first and foremost, Unlock your bootloader, Motorola makes it easy and there are good guides on this site to do that.
Once your bootloader is unlocked your going to look for an Unofficial TWRP package for the Lenovo K12 Pro... "What?", You say... Yep K12 Pro. Download it and jump over to your boot loader and flash it or just boot to it through fastboot and now you have a way to install root permanently, or not if you would rather not, but you have that option now.
Next find the lastest Magisk apk and get that joker installed using TWRP. Now reboot into system and everything should load up as normal BUT now you have root with TWRP recovery. I have did this at least 100 times since figuring it out and sometimes I do this with a fresh factory flash and sometimes I do this as is without even wiping user data before or after. I'm no expert and I don't care to lose my files so on the rare occasion that I do have a boot loop or soft brick, I get myself into recovery and flash ANY of the cebu firmwares and do it all over again...
Ok, so now we know how to get root and custom recovery... Next find an AB version of Gsi 11 or "borrow" the latest system.img from an Android 12 update or firmware image and open up fastboot again and flash only the system.image to the system partition. Wipe or don't wipe, up to how lucky you're feeling, and then reboot to system... 11 will take 2-3 minutes to boot the first time and I had nearly all functionality when it did. 12, well, that's a little different, it took 3-4 minutes to boot to the setup screen and then lagged like crazy BUT it eventually started downloading a few files it was missing and got better. I couldn't get my calls or messaging to work right but I could hear my phone ring but it never called the phone app to open and let me answer... Weird stuff BUT FYI 12 is a pretty nice to look at OS and maybe one of you guys can take this to the next level and get some true usefulness out of it. I know it's not very technical but when one of you true geniuses try it and get it worked out please feel free to post a true guide with proper instruction and proper terms.
That's all I got guys. Thanks for reading this and ALSO if anybody has a complete list of fastboot and adb commands for the g9 Power or the K12 Pro please share them with me. I've gotten better at getting around but I'm not near as good as if like to be.

Obligatory safety PSA:
The Lenovo K12 Pro is just the Moto G9 Power sold under a different name, however, there could be minor differences that could cause problems.
Also, while searching for this unofficial TWRP build, I only found it on websites like unofficialtwrp.com, and the like. I couldn't find one on XDA. I was unable to find the device tree, or the kernel sources used by this website anywhere on the internet, and as such, the TWRP images provided on such websites are literal blackboxes.
TWRP images created and shared on XDA can be trusted, the source code used to create the image is displayed on the posts of the images, and XDA itself is a trusted site.
Here is what the official TWRP team have to say on the matter:
Unofficial TWRP Downloads
Like the TWRP team say, it is up to you to flash these images or not, but be careful.

mistersmee said:
Obligatory safety PSA:
The Lenovo K12 Pro is just the Moto G9 Power sold under a different name, however, there could be minor differences that could cause problems.
Also, while searching for this unofficial TWRP build, I only found it on websites like unofficialtwrp.com, and the like. I couldn't find one on XDA. I was unable to find the device tree, or the kernel sources used by this website anywhere on the internet, and as such, the TWRP images provided on such websites are literal blackboxes.
TWRP images created and shared on XDA can be trusted, the source code used to create the image is displayed on the posts of the images, and XDA itself is a trusted site.
Here is what the official TWRP team have to say on the matter:
Unofficial TWRP Downloads
Like the TWRP team say, it is up to you to flash these images or not, but be careful.
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Agreed, I posted as a proof of concept so people with more know how could improve upon. Use this at your own discretion and have fun in doing so.

Is there a way you could post a detailed, step by step instructions of this, please?
I've found the unofficial twrp, but haven't rooted a phone in over 2 years, so I'm a bit rusty, plus things have changed a lot these last couple years.
I'd really appreciate if you could take your time for that.
Thanks in advance.

I don't mind helping you out but I can't post publicly because the rules of the forum and the fact that it's unofficial. I'll get a guide wrote up and PM you. I've had no issues with my device at all but remember it is use at your own discretion.

Dauksza72 said:
I don't mind helping you out but I can't post publicly because the rules of the forum and the fact that it's unofficial. I'll get a guide wrote up and PM you. I've had no issues with my device at all but remember it is use at your own discretion.
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That would be awesome mate!
I really appreciate that!
Thanks in advance.

Dauksza72 said:
I don't mind helping you out but I can't post publicly because the rules of the forum and the fact that it's unofficial. I'll get a guide wrote up and PM you. I've had no issues with my device at all but remember it is use at your own discretion.
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I was able to boot into TWRP but when I flash Twrp.img to recovery it won't stick, I always had to do fastboot into recovery if I try to boot into recovery it just reboots back into system, also can't remove any junkware from system, it always gives me error when I tried to remove it using root browser, im still on stock

zfk110 said:
I was able to boot into TWRP but when I flash Twrp.img to recovery it won't stick, I always had to do fastboot into recovery if I try to boot into recovery it just reboots back into system, also can't remove any junkware from system, it always gives me error when I tried to remove it using root browser, im still on stock
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Check out https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-unofficial-twrp-3-5-2-cebu.4279917/
for TWRP.
As for removing junkware, as you may or may not know, dynamic partitions is a thing since Android 10. In it, the /system, /product and /vendor partitions have been subsumed under a /super partition. And Google has conveniently used a type of ext4 filesystem for that /super partition, that is read-only.
TL;DR: You cannot modify Android using any sort of "root browser" or inside TWRP, for that matter, anymore.
Off the top of my head, the only way you can remove "junkware" is through some Magisk modules, and even they might not even work.

There are three ways to debloat AFAIK:
Magisk - this is my preferred method. You either replace apks you want removed or empty the /product/etc/nondisable folder so they can be disabled. Takes minimal effort to figure out how to make modules and no scripting knowledge required.
Cross-flashing - you can flash retail software, often including modem firmware, to most Moto phones. The result is a clean system with no carrier junkware.
System R/W Scripts - this is the most nonsensical of the options(IMO), but this option exists if you look around and want to experiment. The big drawback here is that you have to redo everything after every update.

Dauksza72 said:
I don't mind helping you out but I can't post publicly because the rules of the forum and the fact that it's unofficial. I'll get a guide wrote up and PM you. I've had no issues with my device at all but remember it is use at your own discretion.
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Hello. I know you're new and welcome. I just want you to know, being an unofficial twrp isn't necessarily bad by itself. It's that the sources can't be verified. Lots of devces don't have official TWRPs, yet still have a rockin development section with TWRP instructions, as long as it's shared on a trusted site (I only trust 1 other) and lists it's sources and, even then, it should have the warning. Lots of scam sites target root noobs, as you've probably noticed. I don't think sharing instructions would have been against the rules, but should include a warning to let people know it's a questionable twrp build and it poses a risk, but all of our phones are at risk anyway. We don't have to worry about it anymore though since we have an official and still we are at risk, just far less risk. It comes with the territory. On the other hand, I've been I've been doing this for a very long time with countless phones and I've never noticed any malicious activity on any on any of them.