There maybe a number of reasons to go back to the stock ROM. We do not discuss them here
But what to do if you flashed something, wanting to go back to stock, and did not brick your Realme X2 yet? Here is super quick howto guide. There are other possible ways and sequences to perform the task, but the one listed below is tested.
The same procedure applys for a case when you want to downgrade you phone (when its bootloader unlocked). Say, current custom ROMs are based on ColorOS 6.1/Android 9 vendor contents but you have realmeUI/Android 10 already. In order to try one of those custom ROMs you should downgrade to the latest Android 9 stock firmware first.
The essential part of the customized phone is custom recovery. Currently Realme OZIP file does not contain stock recovery inside. It is being generated as explained below, in the post #2, see EDIT3. It means you need to find somewere PROPER stock recovery corresponding to your ROM to put it back. See Realme X2 stock recovery links below, post #2, EDIT4.
Which stock recovery to use? The one for your model and which version is not newer than the ROM version you are flashing. For example, you need A.17 stock ROM for CN model (RMX1991). Then any recovery of A.12, A.14, A.16, A.17 for RMX1991 will work for you.
Download and unzip the stock recovery partition image from the next post, this will be a file like rmx1991-sde20-stock_recovery.img.
Download stock ROM ozip file (for example, from here). Put it to a SD card with a filesystem which supports files more than 2GB (ext4 works fine. Stock recovery, but not ColorOS, supports it). Put the SD card into the phone.
Start (reboot) phone into fastboot mode
From a computer perform fastboot flash recovery rmx1991-sde20-stock_recovery.img
From the fastboot mode by means of volume buttons select 'Recovery mode' and push Power button
From the stock recovery select language needed (there are three only), then 'Install from storage device', then 'From SD card', tap the OZIP file with your ROM
When the update process is done, phone reboots. Most likely, it will not be able to boot normally because you need to wipe out data. Either help the phone with keeping Vol Down button pressed during reboot, or it will boot recovery by itself. Now wipe data (confirm by entering random 4-digit code), select 'Format data'. Phone will reboot
Here it is. Enjoy (or sell your Realme X2 with its shiny stock experience...
If you want to lock bootloader after all above mentioned steps (you have to make them all unless you wanna get a brick ), boot fastboot mode, perform fastboot flashing lock. This will wipe your data again. Then optionally lock 'OEM Unlock' option in 'Developer Options'. Even further, you can install In-DepthTest.apk and sign out from In-Depth Test program.
2022-12-25 EDIT: For downgrade from Android 11 to 10 read this post
I have found out that in fact stock recovery does not exist as a prebuilt file It is being created by the script /system/bin/install-recovery.sh on a basis of stock boot partition and a patch file /system/recovery-from-boot.p
It means in theory you can recreate stock recovery having only Realme ozip file.
EDIT1 The command to do it in Linux shell is
Code:
bspatch boot.img selfmade_stock_recovery.img recovery-from-boot.p
Cool! Tested.
EDIT2. For the current moment when unlocked bootloader breaks fingerprint sensor: as soon as the bootloader is locked again, fingerprint starts functioning as it should.
EDIT3 Becomes clear that each ROM release has its own stock recovery which is generated automatically on the basis of boot.img and recovery-from-boot.p . Not only boot.img is being changed each release, but recovery-from-boot.p is changing as well. If the wrong stock recovery is installed, you might not be able to decrypt data and connect to WiFi from within recovery. Seemingly it may bring you serious problems if locking back bootloader (thus bricking the device). Good thing (as I understood, but not checked yet) is that after flashing stock ROM with a help of a stock recovery next reboot should replace your stock recovery with an up-to-date version of it. So to be on a safe side make sure that you rebooted to system and that your recovery reflashed by the system before you lock bootloader.
EDIT4 In order to combine everything in one place:
Stock recoveries for RMX1991 (China version): here
Stock recoveries for RMX1992 (India version): here
Stock recoveries for RMX1993 (Euro version): here
EDIT5 In later ROM releases patch and script files are relocated into vendor partition, they are /bin/oppo-install-recovery.sh and /recovery-from-boot.p there.
EDIT6 Please note that the method above is working with officially downloaded ROMs from realme support site (read here why).
So this method works if you brick your phone trying to install a global rom to china variant..
Hi,
does only works with SDcard insert.
Because the internal storage is decrypted.
And it does not work on X2.
But why?
Installation failed?
This method will bring back my FP working again right?
Can you please confirm this method https://boycracked.com/2019/10/26/official-realme-x2-rmx1991-stock-rom/
SkyeJace said:
This method will bring back my FP working again right?
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You have to lock bootloader for this. See the very last part of the howto, post #1
AldRezaine said:
Can you please confirm this method https://boycracked.com/2019/10/26/official-realme-x2-rmx1991-stock-rom/
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The site provides generalized instructions for everything
As for Realme X2, there are two methods claimed, one is for ozip file, another for ofp file; last one is not yet publicly available somewhere (the link is replaced by the Coming soon promise).
If you find there something certain regarding ozip procedure for Realme X2, give me the link, please. I couldn't
why I back to stock rom, apps i uninstalled it is don't auto reinstall?
hello guys, how can i get the 1993ex stock recovery? i screwd up big time !
hammerheading said:
hello guys, how can i get the 1993ex stock recovery? i screwd up big time !
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Read the post #2 in this thread, it contains ample info needed for this. If you are requesting ready-to-flash stock recovery file, you should tell the version of the ROM you are going to flash and powerful word please to it
BaDuc said:
why I back to stock rom, apps i uninstalled it is don't auto reinstall?
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I am not 100% sure I understand you right. If you are about some stock apps missing after wiping the userdata partition, this is true: some of the apps were preinstalled onto data space (some of them are Weather app, One-Tap Lockscreen). I could find only some of them in a form of apk files.
yakovpol said:
Read the post #2 in this thread, it contains ample info needed for this. If you are requesting ready-to-flash stock recovery file, you should tell the version of the ROM you are going to flash and powerful word please to it
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Thanks a lot for the attention. I tryed to recreate the recovery but with no success because i dont know the proper method, it's a bit over my android skills as i can only root unlock bl and do some minor stuff and GSI is a new thing for me. AS for the version it is the a17 of the 1993ex(eu).
yakovpol said:
I am not 100% sure I understand you right. If you are about some stock apps missing after wiping the userdata partition, this is true: some of the apps were preinstalled onto data space (some of them are Weather app, One-Tap Lockscreen). I could find only some of them in a form of apk files.
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yes, right my mind, including my Breeno is faulty, and now I can't click to setting Breeno in the settings, do you have apk of app, can you send me?
hammerheading said:
Thanks a lot for the attention. I tryed to recreate the recovery but with no success because i dont know the proper method, it's a bit over my android skills as i can only root unlock bl and do some minor stuff and GSI is a new thing for me. AS for the version it is the a17 of the 1993ex(eu).
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For the moment I have one for the EU A.16 version only, look here. Eventually A.17 will be added there too.
BaDuc said:
yes, right my mind, including my Breeno is faulty, and now I can't click to setting Breeno in the settings, do you have apk of app, can you send me?
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Those I have are uploaded to here.
yakovpol said:
Those I have are uploaded to here.
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thanks you very much
yakovpol said:
For the moment I have one for the EU A.16 version only, look here. Eventually A.17 will be added there too.
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Thank you so much, that did the trick!! i was able to flash the a17 and the phone is working fine now . But i'm not trully satisfied, i can't find a away to flash a GSI rom successfully, but that's another topic ... Thank you again and keep up the good work !
can u plsss provide stock recovery for realme x2 rmx1992, i bricked my phone trying to install stock os since 2 days, cant find a way..if some has the recovery pls provide it. im able to boot to twrp, bootloader is unloced and with the other recoveries im not able to intsall the stock rom.pls help.
Can send me 1992 stcok recovery file ozip please.
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Okay, managed to get Nougat and root for my BTV-DL09. Here is a fast forward tutorial how to do that.
I could only root it by using Magisk, Supersu (even the special emui5 ones) did not work for me.
Files:
ROM: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1224/g490/v78425/f1/full/update.zip (BTV-DL09C233B336)
Data: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...full/dualcu/cn/update_data_full_dualcu_cn.zip
TWRP, make sure to use twrp_BTV-DL09_5_greatslon.img : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634750327 (thanks to greatslon)
Root: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
I came from version BTV-DL09C100B006, this is how I did it:
Bootloader must be unlocked, custom recovery installed (Do not install the one for EMUI5 yet, it won't boot).
Enter recovery by adb reboot recovery
Wipe, reboot recovery
Flash ROM + Data
Flash Magisk Root
Flash Recovery again (will be overwritten by the udate)
Reboot, Done.
Download playstore / vending APK from APKmirror: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-7-6-08-release/ and transfer it on the device.
There is an app called "Downloads" preinstalled (there is pretty much nothing on the tablet, not even a browser after flashing it), you can use that to open/install the play store APK and get things going.
Please make sure you know what you are doing and you know how to recover from a soft brick. I take no responsibility if anything goes wrong.
The version you should have now is BTV-DL09C233B336 with security update from February included.
Thank you very much, and how to downgrade ?
can someone upload a youtube video showing us the the new EMUI5 on this tablet, and give us an overview about the new features and performance?
Beware that:
1) this is a chinese ROM
2) Nougat version 7.0.0
3) if you don't like the downgrade process is difficult
4) if you want to downgrade have to find another ROM!!!
any idea to downgrade please
drlsd said:
any idea to downgrade please
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You need another ROM, FULL not OTA.
1) extract from the .APP the recovery (both) and boot images
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
2) get a build.prop from the ROM you want to install
3) copy the build.prop in the /system folder, overwriting the original: now the old ROM will unlikely boot!
4) go in fastboot mode and flash recovery, recovery2 and boot images
5) copy the update.app in the dload folder
6) reboot and maintain pressed both volume keys to start recovery
7) if you are lucky the recovery will install the ROM.
Of course you will loose all your data (uhm, not even but... MAKE A BACKUP before!)
If you don't know well how to do ALL this don't even try!
If you have the original european LTE ROM please share it!!!
Nicola
2) get a build.prop from the ROM you want to install
i can t found these file in the new full rom (in my case BTV-DL09C233B035 )
drlsd said:
2) get a build.prop from the ROM you want to install
i can t found these file in the new full rom (in my case BTV-DL09C233B035 )
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I attached that I extracted from the same ROM.
nicolap8 said:
I attached that I extracted from the same ROM.
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Please share your oeminfo if you can. Thank you.
thank u very muatch nicolap8 ,is it normal i have NRD90M test-keys like number of software in my medipad m3 european LTE ?
drlsd said:
thank u very muatch nicolap8 ,is it normal i have NRD90M test-keys like number of software in my medipad m3 european LTE ?
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What are you saying about???
It depends from which ROM have you installed!
Often the truly incompetent Huawei developers uses the wrong keys...
nicolap8 said:
What are you saying about???
It depends from which ROM have you installed!
Often the truly incompetent Huawei developers uses the wrong keys...
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from europien lte to BTV-DL09C233B336 and now my build verson is NDR90M test-key
nicolap8 said:
You need another ROM, FULL not OTA.
1) extract from the .APP the recovery (both) and boot images
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
2) get a build.prop from the ROM you want to install
3) copy the build.prop in the /system folder, overwriting the original: now the old ROM will unlikely boot!
4) go in fastboot mode and flash recovery, recovery2 and boot images
5) copy the update.app in the dload folder
6) reboot and maintain pressed both volume keys to start recovery
7) if you are lucky the recovery will install the ROM.
Of course you will loose all your data (uhm, not even but... MAKE A BACKUP before!)
If you don't know well how to do ALL this don't even try!
If you have the original european LTE ROM please share it!!!
Nicola
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rom-stock-btv-dl09c100b009-european
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m3/how-to/rom-stock-btv-dl09c100b009-european-t3588477
nicolap8 said:
What are you saying about???
It depends from which ROM have you installed!
Often the truly incompetent Huawei developers uses the wrong keys...
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Hi nicolap8 even I followed the same steps as you suggested with the file links you shared and I am also NRD90M test-keys on my Mediapad BTV-DL09
installing Magisk first time gave me a fail message but second time it works like a charm. thanks
could you help, thanks
Switched to eu rom, updated to nougat.. unlocked bootloader and rooted with magisk
But using magisk caused the fingerprint sensor not to work at all and there is no settings for the FP in the settings menu.
Uninstalled magisk and the fingerprint worked again but obviously I lost root.
Flashing SuperSU didn't work gives an error in twrp no matter what version I try.
Any idea on how to root without compromising the fingerprint sensor?? :/
Half Alive said:
Flashing SuperSU didn't work gives an error in twrp no matter what version I try.
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Error? we do not see errors...
Post recovery.log
question
how to flash firmware for Huawei Mediapad M3 ? I know how to do it for galaxy with odin ?.
where I download firmware for Huawei Mediapad M3 ?
carlo67 said:
question
how to flash firmware for Huawei Mediapad M3 ? I know how to do it for galaxy with odin ?.
where I download firmware for Huawei Mediapad M3 ?
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You have more than 600 posts and yet have not understod the rules here???
SEARCH and READ!
Fingerprint Button
Hello, velocity.
Worked for me, thx.
The fingerprint button doesn't work anymore.
Is there a way to activate it (without loosing root by uninstalling magisk)?
Kind regards
veloc1ty said:
Okay, managed to get Nougat and root for my BTV-DL09. Here is a fast forward tutorial how to do that.
I could only root it by using Magisk, Supersu (even the special emui5 ones) did not work for me.
Files:
ROM: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1224/g490/v78425/f1/full/update.zip (BTV-DL09C233B336)
Data: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...full/dualcu/cn/update_data_full_dualcu_cn.zip
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Those Links are dead. Anyone save a copy? Willing to share? Thanks.
[Stock Rom] Huawei (Prague) PRA-xxxC432B182
For restoring/ rescue your device.P8 Lite 2017 - PRA-LX1, LX2, LX3, LA-1
P9 Lite 2017
Nova Lite
Honor 8 Youth
Created and tested on this device:
Huawei P8 lite 2017 [PRAGUE]
Model number: PRA-LX1
Build number: PRA-LX1C432B182
free device
The PRA is extrem sensitiv.
Any unconsidered, unofficial intervention, don't forgive it.
Hundreds of users have already "bricked" their device.
The response to the dealers is enormous.
To restore your devices,
I'll provide a complete rom.
It is 100% functional and rooted with SuperSu.
It is to be applied to the device via TWRP restoring.
But it is also suitable for this purpose without an OTA update,
to get the current firmware.
Be sure to read the following instructions carefully.
You're doing it at your own risk!
Rom installation:
In the download folder:
2017-12-30-PRAstockB182root (zip)
there are 26 backup files compressed as Zip files.
After downloading, unpack all files individually into this directory. Then delete all zip's. Now copy the whole directory to your TWRP backup folder. Where your other backups are.
Now flash the stock recovery and perform a factoryreset.
Now flash TWRP and make a wipe of the data and system partitions in TWRP.
Then restore my backup and reboot.
The firmware and the kernel are already rooted.
If necessary, you can install Busybox.
If the device does not boot, the bootloader must be unlocked again with the Huawei unlockcode.
It is a little bit more work for you to unpack everything individually, but this way a faultless installation is possible.
I have tested the up- and download, unpacking and restoring several times. It works perfectly. The rom is bug free.
Now create a new TWRP backup
and remove all older backups from the TWRP backup folder, otherwise they could cause problems later.
Save it to another folder or to
USB-/Stick, or HD.
I would now like to make a few comments on the end of the year:
I've had the P8 lite 2017 for a year.
The first rooting was developed by me.
The SuperSu and the first rooted kernel,
enabled the developers
@Tecalote and KangVip.
TWRP was provided by the LineageOS team. Again and again I have added fresh rootings and roms.
Nevertheless, increased Bricks are not missing.
It took an enormous amount of time to find
help the users. Unfortunately, this didn't work out for everyone.
My recommendation:
Now set up your device completely. Then create a complete backup with the ingenious Huawei Backup App. Now you take the recovery back.
"fastboot flash recovery recovery. img"
Removes TWRP from your brain for the time being.
Your device is now perfect and the firmware is original. You also have root and the OTA update authorization. When OREO comes, you just wait until I announce the new rooting."
I wish you all the best for 2018.
WARNING !
If all this has worked on my device, it does not mean that it goes with everyone else. Follow exactly the instructions to prevent damage. The execution is your risk.
Never make a factory reset in TWRP. Brick !!! Wipes only in stock recovery.
NOTE: Despite careful preparation I can not guarantee that through the implementation of this Guidance does not create damage to the device or operating system, and therefore assume no liability for ensuing damage and malfunction of hardware and software! If you are still unsure, follow these steps: Only perform the procedure if any mentioned conditions (model number, Android version, etc.) apply to you or your device. Read the instructions carefully and completely, check unfamiliar terminology by google or xda. Downloaded files check for viruses. A backup of important settings and data make. The instructions do not perform, if you do not know what you're doing.
Thank you very much: @Tecalote, KangVip,Chainfire, Stephen (Stericson), Jmz Software, LinageOs team, JRummy, as well as.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Update 2017-12-31:
I removed the part "dual recovery".
The support on xda is finished.
Only here:
https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/huawei-p8-lite-2017.2980/
I couldn't restore my phone. I followed all of your instructions and after restoring, when I reboot, the phone goes only in TWRP (no volume keys pressed). Any ideas on what I can do?
In any case thank you for the thread, it's good to have a well described procedure for these things
Restore your last backup and repeat the procedure.
Try this one first:
Root again with the SU (B182) from the download.
Tip for life: try not to trust random nerds on forums, offering "ROMs" and what they call "tutorials". Stick to the outlet which sold you the phone, and deal with them and/or the manufacturer, and you can't go far wrong.
afit5 said:
I couldn't restore my phone. I followed all of your instructions and after restoring, when I reboot, the phone goes only in TWRP (no volume keys pressed). Any ideas on what I can do?
In any case thank you for the thread, it's good to have a well described procedure for these things
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I had the same situation. It's a bit tricky and you must really know, what you are doing
I rebooted to bootloader an repeated the oem unlock -> this caused a factory reset!!
I am on dual recovery and so I rebooted to twrp, repeated the restore with the b182 stock rom and could reboot to the system
mbwf said:
Tip for life: try not to trust random nerds on forums, offering "ROMs" and what they call "tutorials". Stick to the outlet which sold you the phone, and deal with them and/or the manufacturer, and you can't go far wrong.
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100% useless post. This does not help anyone.
ChinHon tries to help others and i would trust him more than you...
KuGeSch said:
I had the same situation. It's a bit tricky and you must really know, what you are doing
I rebooted to bootloader an repeated the oem unlock -> this caused a factory reset!!
I am on dual recovery and so I rebooted to twrp, repeated the restore with the b182 stock rom and could reboot to the system
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UPDATE: I solved in another way, which is: booted to fastboot mode, restored the stock recoveries (recovery1 to recovery1, erecovery to recovery2), then the phone booted normally as it should have had. At that point I could reflash twrp to recovery1, but that is optional.
I think the phone tried to boot but having the wrong recovery in recovery2 slot caused problems (just a random hypothesis). Hope this helps
afit5 said:
UPDATE: I solved in another way, which is: booted to fastboot mode, restored the stock recoveries (recovery1 to recovery1, erecovery to recovery2), then the phone booted normally as it should have had. At that point I could reflash twrp to recovery1, but that is optional.
I think the phone tried to boot but having the wrong recovery in recovery2 slot caused problems (just a random hypothesis). Hope this helps
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What you call erecocery is this the stock erecovery or is it prague311.img from ChinHon? If it is the stock erecovery, where can I find it for download?
Thanks a lot!
KuGeSch said:
What you call erecocery is this the stock erecovery or is it prague311.img from ChinHon? If it is the stock erecovery, where can I find it for download?
Thanks a lot!
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-prague311.img is TWRP
-recovery.img is the stock recovery on recovery partition 1
-recovery2.img is the stock eRecovery on recovery partition 2
https://www.mediafire.com/file/r33el93w5wyqwde/recovery2.img
ChinHon said:
-prague311.img is TWRP
-recovery.img is the stock recovery on recovery partition 1
-recovery2.img is the stock eRecovery on recovery partition 2
https://www.mediafire.com/file/r33el93w5wyqwde/recovery2.img
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Thanks a lot! You are doing a great job!
Hello!
I want to follow this guide, it should be fine for my Dual SIM Variant, right?
I have a problem with one file, that is 'version.emmc.win.md5.zip' that can't be downloaded from MEGA. Can someone please provide a working link for that file?
Also a doubt: when all the files will be ready my idea is to restore your TWRP backup, flash stock recovery then lock bootloader, to make it as near to stock as possible: will this work? I have another TWRP backup that is running on my phone, but if I lock the bootloader it won't start, if I unlock the bootloader there no problems at all.
Thanks for your interesting topic!
SnoopyDog said:
100% useless post. This does not help anyone.
ChinHon tries to help others and i would trust him more than you...
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Very good. Keep smiling.
baffo92 said:
Hello!
I want to follow this guide, it should be fine for my Dual SIM Variant, right?
I have a problem with one file, that is 'version.emmc.win.md5.zip' that can't be downloaded from MEGA. Can someone please provide a working link for that file?
Also a doubt: when all the files will be ready my idea is to restore your TWRP backup, flash stock recovery then lock bootloader, to make it as near to stock as possible: will this work? I have another TWRP backup that is running on my phone, but if I lock the bootloader it won't start, if I unlock the bootloader there no problems at all.
Thanks for your interesting topic!
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Here's the link.
https://mega.nz/#!4sd3DI6Z!BOfI0teLD_m3aLUROhiMVZuePySmp329RXZpjsH3AM0
Please tell me why you want to take the rom. What's happening?
ChinHon said:
Here's the link.
https://mega.nz/#!4sd3DI6Z!BOfI0teLD_m3aLUROhiMVZuePySmp329RXZpjsH3AM0
Please tell me why you want to take the rom. What's happening?
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The link works perfectly. Thanks!
I can now give this stock ROM a try!
EDIT 1: I'm trying to install the ROM but I have a problem with TWRP: I launch the command 'fastboot flash recovery prague311.img' then boot to TWRP, but the touchsceen of the phone is unresponsive and I can't do anything to make it work. Have you got any suggestion?
EDIT 2: I made some mistakes here and there, but the TWRP booted and now I have the phone on your ROM Version! I'm trying to clean everything and do a clean install if I can...
EDIT 3: I've done a full phone clean by using the 'Factory Reset' option in 'Settings'... now the phone boots, but:
1. NFC/GPS are not working, they are blinking
2. FM Radio is not working (it says com.huawei.... and has an Android icon instead of the original icon)
baffo92 said:
The link works perfectly. Thanks!
I can now give this stock ROM a try!
EDIT 1: I'm trying to install the ROM but I have a problem with TWRP: I launch the command 'fastboot flash recovery prague311.img' then boot to TWRP, but the touchsceen of the phone is unresponsive and I can't do anything to make it work. Have you got any suggestion?
EDIT 2: I made some mistakes here and there, but the TWRP booted and now I have the phone on your ROM Version! I'm trying to clean everything and do a clean install if I can...
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To get the rom completely clean you do the following:
Go to my root thread section: Threadupdate: 2018-01-02 and work through the instructions. Then you have a perfect clean stock rom.
ChinHon said:
To get the rom completely clean you do the following:
Go to my root thread section: Threadupdate: 2018-01-02 and work through the instructions. Then you have a perfect clean stock rom.
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Your support is very helpful, thanks!
I have problems on the steps to reproduce, even after reading your guide :')
This is what I do:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset + Wipe cache with stock recovery
2. Flash TWRP
3. Open TWRP, clean data, system and also cache + dalvik
4. Reboot the phone to a fully working with B182, in English with Dual SIM fully recognised
5. What I have to do from now on to have a fully stock experience (remove custom Kernel, reflash stock recovery and erecover, re-lock bootloader and fully ready to Oreo)?
Can you please guide me?
Thanks and sorry for my problems, but I work with Nexus devices thare a bit more 'elastic' in flashing
The kernel is stock. You just have to flash the eRecovery and recovery. That's all.
ChinHon said:
The kernel is stock. You just have to flash the eRecovery and recovery. That's all.
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Ok, thanks!
This is what I did before, but I can't do a factory reset due to the problems described (Radio FM not working, NFC not working).
I can't also relock the bootloader, because the phone will boot to erecovery (recovery2) and won't let me reach the boot of the ROM. Have you got any suggestion?
If leave it as it is now (unlocked bootloader with stock recovery1 and recovery2) will Oreo arrive without any problems?
Your support is awesome, thanks
If you now take my UPDATE.APP via dload the problems should be gone.
ChinHon said:
If you now take my UPDATE.APP via dload the problems should be gone.
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Sounds good!
If I flash the stock recovery, then update officially with an UPDATE.APP from SD Card everything should be ok.
Where can I find your UPDATE.APP? I didn't find it in your MEGA Folder
Thanks, again, for your incredible support!
Hello people,
I have an OnePlus 3T, which does not start the OS. I can open Fastboot Mode or TWRP. I do not even know which OS is installed (I think stock rom, but do not know). When I boot into Fastboot, I get the dm-verity notification "Phone is unlocked and cannot be trusted". When I boot into system, it stops at the black "Powered by android" Screen (very first screen).
When I connect my phone to the PC and open the internal storage, it shows only the "TWRP" folder.
So what Information do I have so far (with my amateur knowledge):
adb shell getprop ...
ro.build.version.release: 6.0.1
ro.build.version.sdk: 23
ro.build.display.id: omni_oneplus3-eng 6.0.1 MOB31K eng.jc.20170208.012427 test-keys
ro.modversion: OmniROM-6.0.1-20170208-oneplus3-HOMEMADE
ro.twrp.version: 3.0.4-1
When I start the bootloader:
Product_Name - msm8996
Variant - MTP UFS
Bootloader Version -
Baseband Version -
Serial Number - *****
Secure Boot - enabled
Device State - unlocked
I tried to reflash the original recovery => device did not start in recovery anymore => reflashed twrp
I tried to flash the stock ROM => did not work (with this Error 7)
So my first question: Which OS do I have? Really Marshmallow 6.0.1?
Second: Do you need more infos?
Third and most important: How to repair this mess?
What do I want: A stable, rooted ROM. It can be the stock ROM, but also a custom, I do not care right now.
I read that this unlocked-notification appears because I have the wrong kernel? Is that true? Which one do I need?
Thank you very much for your help.
Use ADB Sideload to Sideload a ROM onto the phone since you have TWRP working. It's not a huge problem, and it's easily solvable.
*OR* you can use the Unbrick tool to solve your problem.
thes3usa said:
Use ADB Sideload to Sideload a ROM onto the phone since you have TWRP working. It's not a huge problem, and it's easily solvable.
*OR* you can use the Unbrick tool to solve your problem.
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Thank you for your reply.
Okay so it is not important which system I run right now? And what about this kernel thing?
I can just flash it with sideload (e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...pment/rom-kernel-resurrectionremix-n-t3524715) and finished? Rooted and particularly working?
Sorry for the questions but I am a little nervous
elchico92 said:
Thank you for your reply.
Okay so it is not important which system I run right now? And what about this kernel thing?
I can just flash it with sideload (e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...pment/rom-kernel-resurrectionremix-n-t3524715) and finished? Rooted and particularly working?
Sorry for the questions but I am a little nervous
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You may want to Sideload the latest Firmware too, Open Beta 21 that is. And then Sideload a Nougat ROM. Don't sideload any GAPPs.
thes3usa said:
You may want to Sideload the latest Firmware too, Open Beta 21 that is. And then Sideload a Nougat ROM. Don't sideload any GAPPs.
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So first this one (downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_openbeta_21/), then this (androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=131965 - latest)?
Thanks again!
PS: Sorry I cannot post links yet.
elchico92 said:
So first this one (downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_openbeta_21/), then this (androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=131965 - latest)?
Thanks again!
PS: Sorry I cannot post links yet.
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Nope, that's the complete stock Zip. Unless you want to install OOS, that's not the one to Sideload.
Download the FW only from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/firmware-beta-10-t3631166
And then Sideload it, reboot back to recovery, and then Sideload the ROM.
elchico92 said:
When I connect my phone to the PC and open the internal storage, it shows only the "TWRP" folder.
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What is in the TWRP folder, anything? The TWRP folder would normally only be created, if a backup was created. You can possibly just boot TWRP, select the RESTORE option, select the backup from the TWRP folder, and get the phone up and running again.
Another possibility, if you aren't that up on adb commands (sideload, etc.), since you can access the internal storage, just download a ROM or fill stock ROM zip onto your PC, then just drag/copy to internal storage. Then boot TWRP, select INSTALL, pick the file, and flash it.
What is the background of the device, how do you not know the OS version? Did you receive it this way, or fixing it for a friend or something?
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elchico92 said:
When I boot into Fastboot, I get the dm-verity notification "Phone is unlocked and cannot be trusted".
I read that this unlocked-notification appears because I have the wrong kernel? Is that true? Which one do I need?
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That isn't the dm-verity notification. The dm-verity notification screen is similar, but says "dm-verity is not started in enforcing mode".
What you described is the bootloader unlocked warning screen. The bootloader unlocked warning screen is expected and normal (in fact, unavoidable) if the bootloader is unlocked. And unlocked bootloader is required for TWRP, flashing custom ROMs, etc.
dm-verity warning screen is in fact normal, as well, if you have TWRP installed. That one can be disabled by a couple different methods. But it's only purpose is to notify a "average" user that the system has been modified. For XDA users that are intentionally modifying their phones (TWRP, root, etc.) the warning is pretty meaningless. Under certain conditions, dm-verity will prevent the phone from booting. But TWRP and root in themselves, will normally not do that.
Neither warning means you have the wrong kernel, necessarily. And unless you (or someone else) tried to flash a kernel, there really isn't any reason to believe that.
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elchico92 said:
I tried to reflash the original recovery => device did not start in recovery anymore => reflashed twrp
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Flashing stock recovery will (by definition) replace TWRP with stock recovery. You probably have recovery, just the stock one (not TWRP) which is fairly useless in your case (can't flash custom ROMs, root, etc.).
elchico92 said:
I tried to flash the stock ROM => did not work (with this Error 7)
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Can't really troubleshoot this, unless you tell us what file exactly (file name) and where you got it from. "Stock ROM" is far too vague, and can literally mean a dozen or more different things.
Also, what version TWRP?
Using a TWRP version which does not support Oreo is one reason for Error 7. Or you may have tried a file intended for the 3, not the 3T. So these details need to be provided, before we can figure out what went wrong.
elchico92 said:
What do I want: A stable, rooted ROM. It can be the stock ROM, but also a custom, I do not care right now.
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You kind of need to decide which of those you want. Otherwise, there are just too many options for us to give.
Yet another option (in addition to those given) would be to flash the full stock OOS zip from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/official-oxygenos-5-0-1-android-8-0-t3728119
Then before rebooting, flash Magisk to root, and you should be all set. The full zip will put you on a fully stock baseline (including firmware). Which, if you aren't sure if you want stock, beta or custom ROM, is not a bad place to be; you can see what the "stock" condition is, before messing with things like custom ROMs. But again, it's totally subjective and a matter of personal preference, and you really do need to decide for yourself what is best for you (as an individual) at this time.
thes3usa said:
You may want to Sideload the latest Firmware too, Open Beta 21 that is. And then Sideload a Nougat ROM. Don't sideload any GAPPs.
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Why not just sideload stock ROM which includes the firmware? Make life easier
przemcio510 said:
Why not just sideload stock ROM which includes the firmware? Make life easier
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Yeah, that is a good option, among many. As I mentioned, there are just too many options since the original poster hasn't even decided stock or custom ROM.
przemcio510 said:
Why not just sideload stock ROM which includes the firmware? Make life easier
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Since OP hasn't mentioned whether he wants to use a stock or custom ROM. So I gave him the link for the latest FW, in case he wants to use a recently updated custom ROM without needing to download the whole Stock zip.
Done!
Thanks a lot. The phone is working again.
I have flashed with adb sideload the firmware and the ResurrectionRemix-Rom (Nougat) and then via TWRP the gapps.
So I hope, everthing will be fine now.
answers:
- TWRP-folder: yeah I created one because I thought, maybe to restore will fix anything
- I tried to flash with TWRP a ROM, but it says "Error 7", which means: wrong ROM => but I am sure, it was the right one
- background: it was the phone of a friend of mine => he never heard anything about ROMs etc
The thread can be closed.
elchico92 said:
- I tried to flash with TWRP a ROM, but it says "Error 7", which means: wrong ROM => but I am sure, it was the right one
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I already offered to troubleshoot this error for your, but you never supplied the requested info. Don't assume it is the "right one" next time, but rather, give exact file names, version numbers, and let us verify. Mistakes happen, and it always is good to have another set of eyes look at the specifics.
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elchico92 said:
The thread can be closed.
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Threads on xda don't get closed, just because you solved your current issue. Others may have a similar problem, and may want to ask questions, etc.
I'm stuck in Fastboot Mode & TWRP without OS
I everyone,
Like the title say I'm totally stuck, I don't know what to do ....
I've got a OnePlus 3T few years ago, and the first thing i did at the installation was to encrypt the phone with an option of oxygen OS, and after that i unlock the oem and add root access.
But when oneplus release a major update, there was issues with phone encrypted and unlock, for that I never could make an update of the OS, so I did try to install the lastest lineage os recently, and add an "error 7".
After reading a lot of stuff and try a lot of manupilations, i'm now totally stuck with only access to the fastboot, twrp, and the recovery of oneplus.
If someone here could help me, you will be very gratefull because i can't afford to buy a new phone for the moment... thank's
slykereven said:
I everyone,
Like the title say I'm totally stuck, I don't know what to do ....
I've got a OnePlus 3T few years ago, and the first thing i did at the installation was to encrypt the phone with an option of oxygen OS, and after that i unlock the oem and add root access.
But when oneplus release a major update, there was issues with phone encrypted and unlock, for that I never could make an update of the OS, so I did try to install the lastest lineage os recently, and add an "error 7".
After reading a lot of stuff and try a lot of manupilations, i'm now totally stuck with only access to the fastboot, twrp, and the recovery of oneplus.
If someone here could help me, you will be very gratefull because i can't afford to buy a new phone for the moment... thank's
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This should get you back to OOS:
In TWRP:
1. Do a factory reset
2. Flash OOS 9.0.6 full rom
3. Flash this modified firmware (to avoid the issue 9.0.6 with encrypted+unlocked) https://github.com/nvertigo/firmwar...3t/oxygenos-9.0.6-bl-km-5.0.8-firmware-3T.zip (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...5-0-8-firmware-barrier-t3941164/post79758055)
4. Reboot
This should leave you with a clean install of OOS 9.0.6 and an encrypted phone with the stock recovery (TWRP gets replaced when you boot stock OOS).
From that point you can do what you want.
Sent from my OnePlus 3T using XDA Labs
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OK, that's a little crazy but it's working, i've got a one plus 3T A3003, but i had to install Stable9.0.3+Firmware+Modem_OnePlus3.zip and not the one for the 3T ..... then install the last lineage os 17, and everything seems to work for now !!!
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BillGoss said:
This should get you back to OOS:
In TWRP:
1. Do a factory reset
2. Flash OOS 9.0.6 full rom
3. Flash this modified firmware (to avoid the issue 9.0.6 with encrypted+unlocked) https://github.com/nvertigo/firmwar...3t/oxygenos-9.0.6-bl-km-5.0.8-firmware-3T.zip (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...5-0-8-firmware-barrier-t3941164/post79758055)
4. Reboot
This should leave you with a clean install of OOS 9.0.6 and an encrypted phone with the stock recovery (TWRP gets replaced when you boot stock OOS).
From that point you can do what you want.
Sent from my OnePlus 3T using XDA Labs
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Hi, thank's for your help, i didn't see your answer before and i have resolved the issue with other method
H87220a Flashable ROM for the T-Mobile LG G6
ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP v3.2.1-0, 11g ROM
Based On: LG Stock ROM
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This ROM based on H87220xxxx.kdz then extracted and repacked with autoprime's zip based on this thread.
Also, thanks for runningnak3d for TWRP install method. This ROM is ARB01 which is safe if you want revert to 11g.
Installation :
Modullar Installation
You should install at least bootloader, modem, and system in order to boot properly.
Install xxxOreo.zip using TWRP don't reboot
Press back button and Install Magisk (It's mandatory if you want root and twrp retained)
DONE and Reboot
[*]In most case, you'll lost your /data due to data encryption. so backup first
[*]This build's ONLY for T-Mobile US LG G6
[*]If you decided to downgrade, make it sure that firmware is ARB01 (11g or later)
Download :
As requested by many people I've uploaded new update within 4 modules (Bootloader, Laf, Modem, and System).
You can download here: H87220g (latest)
LGH87220F
LGH87220D
LGH87220A
Recommended TWRP/Orangefox Recovery
my G6 seems broken, it has no display but it still ringing when I call it. probably LCD issue. Basically, I can't test any future update with this phone. I've planned to buy v30 soon and try to repair my g6 by myself. Any info or some suggestions will be appreciated
Have a nice day,
OK -- So I am going to install that later today...but just to be clear (and hopefully this helps others)...if you have been flashing other ROM, you should have...
1) H870 TWRP in laf, accessible for emergencies via holding up button and plugging phone into computer.
2) H872 Unofficial TWRP in recovery...
So, to flash this, using H872 recovery/TWRP:
1) TWRP backup whatever you want to keep.
2) Wipe all normal stuff
3) Flash this and magisk, assuming you want to root anyway.
4) Using TWRP File manager, delete /system/recovery_rom_boot.p so that if something goes wrong, you don't have to reflash H872 TWRP into recovery using laf.
Boot, and you should have the stock 8.x rooted?
In my case, I also a going to try and install stock GApps to replace LG/TMobile stuff...I'll post about my success on that later...
MW
MetroWestMA said:
OK -- So I am going to install that later today...but just to be clear (and hopefully this helps others)...if you have been flashing other ROM, you should have...
1) H870 TWRP in laf, accessible for emergencies via holding up button and plugging phone into computer.
2) H872 Unofficial TWRP in recovery...
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You'll get download mode back after flashing this zip anyway (stock laf). in case something bad happens, you should not worry much. though, i've never use custom rom in this phone before. so, extra precaution will be good for you.:good:
immns said:
You'll get download mode back after flashing this zip anyway (stock laf). in case something bad happens, you should not worry much. though, i've never use custom rom in this phone before. so, extra precaution will be good for you.:good:
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Which is the correct way to do it in my opinion. Once you TWRP installed in Recovery, having it stay on LAF is dangerous as far I'm concerned. In theory TWRP should be able to keep you from needing to ever restore back to stock, but it has been known to fail sometimes. Leaving with no way of using LG UP or any other flasher outside of sending it into LG (unless firehose files get leaked).
NighthawkXL said:
Which is the correct way to do it in my opinion. Once you TWRP installed in Recovery, having it stay on LAF is dangerous as far I'm concerned. In theory TWRP should be able to keep you from needing to ever restore back to stock, but it has been known to fail sometimes. Leaving with no way of using LG UP or any other flasher outside of sending it into LG (unless firehose files get leaked).
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yep, flashing back original laf will save you in the future mistakes.
By "Stock" do you mean LG's bloatware stuffed "stock" or do you mean "Vanilla Android" stock?
MetroWestMA said:
OK -- So I am going to install that later today...but just to be clear (and hopefully this helps others)...if you have been flashing other ROM, you should have...
1) H870 TWRP in laf, accessible for emergencies via holding up button and plugging phone into computer.
2) H872 Unofficial TWRP in recovery...
So, to flash this, using H872 recovery/TWRP:
1) TWRP backup whatever you want to keep.
2) Wipe all normal stuff
3) Flash this and magisk, assuming you want to root anyway.
4) Using TWRP File manager, delete /system/recovery_rom_boot.p so that if something goes wrong, you don't have to reflash H872 TWRP into recovery using laf.
Boot, and you should have the stock 8.x rooted?
In my case, I also a going to try and install stock GApps to replace LG/TMobile stuff...I'll post about my success on that later...
MW
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BTW -- I did this method, got laf back to what it should be, rooted the H872 Oreo, installed GApps, and have a pretty good setup with Volte/WiFI calling, Goodle Dialer and Messages (with web message support), stock camera, etc -- kinda best of all worlds.
The only issue, as noted in another thread, is that TWRP can no longer mount data -- meaning you gotta jump through some hoops to back it up...so hopefully this get fixed.
For those that are not aware, with TWRP still in recovery, you can boot to this following the factory reset options for the phone, but after answer to confirm "Yes" twice, you will boot into recover TWRP, so you can always get back there without a laptop and / or fastboot. If I recall, the key sequence is hold down button, hold power until logo appears, then turn power on and off until factory reset appears...
But TWRP needs to be fixed to access that data partition -- no idea what that is all about.
So twrp rebooted even though I clicked cancel on reboot, magisk not installed. Is there anyway back? I'm totally fine on stock btw if that's the case.
GoofyPanda said:
So twrp rebooted even though I clicked cancel on reboot, magisk not installed. Is there anyway back? I'm totally fine on stock btw if that's the case.
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Try to combination buttons for reset, it'll brings you to TWRP again, and install magisk after that. Hope twrp still remains in recovery partition as sometimes they'll be replaced by bootloader. If it doesn't work, you should be able to use LGUP to flash 11g kdz, and try flashing twrp again.
MetroWestMA said:
The only issue, as noted in another thread, is that TWRP can no longer mount data -- meaning you gotta jump through some hoops to back it up...so hopefully this get fixed.
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I believe that's possible, all you need's the right dm-verity disabler that works with this phone. In theory, just format (not wipe) your data partition, flash rom, flash dm-verity disabler, and then reboot. Data partition is encrypted by bootloader, I've checked twrp's fstab and all point to the right direction. But still, we've to try this before knowing what's actually possible or not. For now, I utilize LG Mobile Switch to backup my data and it's totally fine.
UPDATE: It doesn't work, dm-verity patches actually only patch boot.img while this phone has aboot, tz, and a lot elf programer
immns said:
Try to combination buttons for reset, it'll brings you to TWRP again, and install magisk after that. Hope twrp still remains in recovery partition as sometimes they'll be replaced by bootloader. If it doesn't work, you should be able to use LGUP to flash 11g kdz, and try flashing twrp again.
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Seems that it is back to stock recovery also, I am going to try flashing the 11g kids later
GoofyPanda said:
Seems that it is back to stock recovery also, I am going to try flashing the 11g kids later
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I doubt it is...because mine didn't and there was no /system/recovery_rom_boot.p to delete.
you can try installing a program like Titanium Backup that has the option to reboot into recovery.
Did you get it to the menu asking to factory reset -- if you got that and answered yes both times and did not get into recovery, then it is gone...
Kdz h827bk is same as h872?
AdrianNeo said:
Kdz h827bk is same as h872?
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do you mean h872bk? The answer is yes, this is from H872BK kdz
immns said:
do you mean h872bk? The answer is yes, this is from H872BK kdz
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mine is h872, but lg firmware only has the h872bk and h872tn, i do not know which down.
AdrianNeo said:
mine is h872, but lg firmware only has the h872bk and h872tn, i do not know which down.
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if your phone is from T-Mobile, it's b872bk. please check ota update. if you got oreo update then you're in the right path. but if not, then it's more likely that your phone is the 872tn one.
I'm assuming the 2 letters at the end signify the color of the devices (BK = Black and TN = Titanium/Silver). Even though the devices are the same, perhaps there are minute differences in each build? I flashed the 20a zip that was provided by OP, but it changed my splash screen to say G6 ThinQ? The G6 I have is T-Mobile branded Titanium color, but I definitely had the devices before the ThinQ moniker became a thing. I'm going to download the KDZ branded for my 872TN and see what happens when I flash with LGUP.
The G6 ThinQ splash screen came with the oreo update. I think too that bk=black and tn=titanium no diff at the builds.
Your zip save my phone
Keep it up bro ..
Thanks
So I should be able to flash this through twrp like any other zip?
Y'all were talking about deleting deleting things so I wanted to make sure before I did anything.
I'm in agreement with fixing the laf after getting root, and this way looks like it would simplify matters if you got stuck with an issue and didn't want to or didn't have access to a pc.
Thanks
so i've tried a few roms, and couldn't get gpay working. im going to try a few things mentioned in other threads, but before i start that. i want to properly/fully reset my phone to the stock, to hopefully make sure i don't mess anything up in the future.
my first issue was installing twrp, i tried to `fastboot flash` the recovery, but nothing worked until i followed these steps: https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-and-install-twrp-recovery-for-redmi-k20-pro-latest/
im worried about what might be in the misc.bin in that zip. cuz i couldn't reboot into twrp recovery until i flashed that. does anyone know what that is? i think i just want to flash/reset? everything on my phone back to miui, make sure i update to the latest firmware etc. but, tbh, i find navigating xda difficult and can't seem to find the official firmware anywhere, or steps on how to reset the phone...
thanks for any help
Um, i think ur in the wrong category
thejacer87 said:
my first issue was installing twrp, i tried to `fastboot flash` the recovery, but nothing worked until i followed these steps ...
im worried about what might be in the misc.bin in that zip. cuz i couldn't reboot into twrp recovery until i flashed that. does anyone know what that is?
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The misc.bin file is basically just a script that tells the Device to directly boot into TWRP, because Xiaomi Devices / MIUI are configured to overwrite TWRP after a reboot. If you still feel uncomfortable having to flash the misc file, try "fastboot *BOOT* TWRP.img" instead of "fastboot *FLASH* TWRP.img".
If you wish to keep MIUI installed instead of an Custom ROM make sure to flash Magisk, as it patches the DM-Verity stuff that causes the Device to either get stuck in a Bootloop or replace TWRP with the Stock Recovery.
If you're planning to run an Custom ROM like LineageOS, AOSiP etc. you don't have to flash Magisk as long as your Device isn't encrypted. Rebooting from TWRP to System without flashing Magisk on an encrypted Device will encrypt your Data Partition and you'll have to format Data to be able to access the Internal Storage again. (Flashing Magisk in that case will prevent your Device from encrypting all your Data again after an ROM Flash.)
Fatal_Scythe said:
The misc.bin file is basically just a script that tells the Device to directly boot into TWRP, because Xiaomi Devices / MIUI are configured to overwrite TWRP after a reboot. If you still feel uncomfortable having to flash the misc file, try "fastboot *BOOT* TWRP.img" instead of "fastboot *FLASH* TWRP.img".
If you wish to keep MIUI installed instead of an Custom ROM make sure to flash Magisk, as it patches the DM-Verity stuff that causes the Device to either get stuck in a Bootloop or replace TWRP with the Stock Recovery.
If you're planning to run an Custom ROM like LineageOS, AOSiP etc. you don't have to flash Magisk as long as your Device isn't encrypted. Rebooting from TWRP to System without flashing Magisk on an encrypted Device will encrypt your Data Partition and you'll have to format Data to be able to access the Internal Storage again. (Flashing Magisk in that case will prevent your Device from encrypting all your Data again after an ROM Flash.)
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k thanks for the info. what's the difference b/w the boot v flash for twrp?
is the misc.bin from that link i posted safe then? where did it come from? is there a thread here where files like that are posted/talked about?
i definitely plan to stick with either lineage or Pixel experience. i just want to get google pay going. so i think my next attempt will be to relflash magisk and look into that sql fix everyone mentions
thejacer87 said:
so i've tried a few roms, and couldn't get gpay working. im going to try a few things mentioned in other threads, but before i start that. i want to properly/fully reset my phone to the stock, to hopefully make sure i don't mess anything up in the future.
my first issue was installing twrp, i tried to `fastboot flash` the recovery, but nothing worked until i followed these steps: https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-and-install-twrp-recovery-for-redmi-k20-pro-latest/
im worried about what might be in the misc.bin in that zip. cuz i couldn't reboot into twrp recovery until i flashed that. does anyone know what that is? i think i just want to flash/reset? everything on my phone back to miui, make sure i update to the latest firmware etc. but, tbh, i find navigating xda difficult and can't seem to find the official firmware anywhere, or steps on how to reset the phone...
thanks for any help
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If you're planning to go back to stock MIUI and locked bootloader, I highly recommend using Mi Flash and flashing the original fastboot MIUI ROM which can be found here https://www.xda-developers.com/download-miui-11-xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-poco-f1/amp/. All you gotta to do is extract the ROM file which is .tgz to any folder, and in Mi Flash select that folder click on "clean all and lock" in the bottom right corner, and click flash. This should theoretically make your device "out of the box".
Keep in mind that this method requires a PC with all ADB and fastboot drivers, they can be downloaded from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 .
thejacer87 said:
k thanks for the info. what's the difference b/w the boot v flash for twrp?
is the misc.bin from that link i posted safe then? where did it come from? is there a thread here where files like that are posted/talked about?
i definitely plan to stick with either lineage or Pixel experience. i just want to get google pay going. so i think my next attempt will be to relflash magisk and look into that sql fix everyone mentions
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BOOT will just let the Device temporarily boot into the Recovery (without making changes to the Recovery Partition) FLASH will write the Recovery Image to the Recovery Partition so you can boot to it whenever you want / need to.
I don't know if there's any kind of threads where certain files are talked about sorry, but I could be wrong though.
I don't know much about G Pay, I was gonna try it too but my Bank doesn't support it. I've seen quite a few people reporting success in getting it to work / making payments with it in local stores with the mentioned SQL Fix so if you're lucky it'll work for you too
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BOOT will just let the Device temporarily boot into the Recovery (without making changes to the Recovery Partition) FLASH will write the Recovery Image to the Recovery Partition so you can boot to it whenever you want / need to.
I don't know if there's any kind of threads where certain files are talked about sorry, but I could be wrong though.
I don't know much about G Pay, I was gonna try it too but my Bank doesn't support it. I've seen quite a few people reporting success in getting it to work / making payments with it in local stores with the mentioned SQL Fix so if you're lucky it'll work for you too
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just got gpay to work with the sql fix. thanks for the help