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Does this update conflict / do I require this update?

Good day all,
got a new OTA rolled in for my Droid Turbo, though I already have a clean flash from MM on this device.
The following update rolled in which failed to install per TWRP recovery (ERROR 7)
What exactly is this update?

Has to be installed with stock MM recovery, OR flash the full stock firmware, twrp version, in twrp (3020) worked for me. Don't forget to wipe caches, data unnecessary.

Einsteindks said:
Has to be installed with stock MM recovery, OR flash the full stock firmware, twrp version, in twrp (3020) worked for me. Don't forget to wipe caches, data unnecessary.
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But I do not want to re-flash my firmware. Especially since this update is only 20+ mb it is not large enough for me to re-clean everything and restart it all. Stock recovery is the only solution?

Stock recovery only for tbe OTA. The OTA will likely fail if the ROM isn't pure stock. Flash the twrp version and wipe, and you'll only need to reload any ROM extras. Root with the beta SU after a simmered restart. It seems to like a settled ROM better. Update SU via PlayStore at restart.

M_w_B said:
But I do not want to re-flash my firmware. Especially since this update is only 20+ mb it is not large enough for me to re-clean everything and restart it all. Stock recovery is the only solution?
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If by re-clean you mean re-delete system apps that you don't want, that will be inevitable. The OTA will not install unless system is 100% stock, and the TWRP package will reflash everything to 100% stock. So either way, if you want this update, you'll be re-deleting some system apps.
However, if you're worried about losing userdata, don't. Neither the OTA nor the TWRP package will touch that.
As for your original question of "what is the update," it's just a security patch. It updates the android security patch level to January 2017, and it makes it so phones with locked bootloaders cannot be unlocked (but it will not re-lock and already unlocked bootloader).

TheSt33v said:
If by re-clean you mean re-delete system apps that you don't want, that will be inevitable. The OTA will not install unless system is 100% stock, and the TWRP package will reflash everything to 100% stock. So either way, if you want this update, you'll be re-deleting some system apps.
However, if you're worried about losing userdata, don't. Neither the OTA nor the TWRP package will touch that.
As for your original question of "what is the update," it's just a security patch. It updates the android security patch level to January 2017, and it makes it so phones with locked bootloaders cannot be unlocked (but it will not re-lock and already unlocked bootloader).
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Thank you for the info on the update. I will not do the effort for a patch like that.

Moving from RR Nougat to oreo

So, I am on RR nougat official firmware(4.15 or whatever lol) but want to move to Oreo....what must I do?

Download OTA from OP site, plug 3T into PC, wipe data and flash ota. When finished you can lock bootloader if you want or follow root guide.

imatts said:
Download OTA from OP site, plug 3T into PC, wipe data and flash ota. When finished you can lock bootloader if you want or follow root guide.
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Sorry, I meant I meant to move to an Oreo custom rom

jamescable said:
Sorry, I meant I meant to move to an Oreo custom rom
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Oh, well in that case, do a full wipe (everything but data if you want to keep your downloaded files), flash the latest OB firmware, the ROM, gapps, whatever else you want (magisk uninstall for unroot?

imatts said:
Oh, well in that case, do a full wipe (everything but data if you want to keep your downloaded files), flash the latest OB firmware, the ROM, gapps, whatever else you want (magisk uninstall for unroot?
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OK, and just in case I want to go back to nougat.....do I have to flash factory images or just wipe and flash nougat firmware and ROM?

jamescable said:
OK, and just in case I want to go back to nougat.....do I have to flash factory images or just wipe and flash nougat firmware and ROM?
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No need to ever flash any factory images. The firmware is enough.

imatts said:
No need to ever flash any factory images. The firmware is enough.
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So basically, I can go back and forth, as long as the firmware matches the ROM? I won't brick going from beta to official firmware and back?

jamescable said:
OK, and just in case I want to go back to nougat.....do I have to flash factory images or just wipe and flash nougat firmware and ROM?
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What do you mean?
The firmware IS the Rom.
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted

RASTAVIPER said:
What do you mean?
The firmware IS the Rom.
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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The firmware you have to flash with ROM....like beta firmware or 4.1.5 firmware

jamescable said:
The firmware you have to flash with ROM....like beta firmware or 4.1.5 firmware
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This is the Rom buddy.
Why u r referring to it as either firmware or Rom. They are the same thing.
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted

RASTAVIPER said:
This is the Rom buddy.
Why u r referring to it as either firmware or Rom. They are the same thing.
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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Hardware firmware and "ROM" system is not the same. The firmwares used by the Bluetooth controller and modem hardware is independent of the ROM except for the fact that the application layer apps/phone RIL must be able to communicate with the modem firmware. Therefore it's important to have the matching firmwares in the phone for the ROM bundled binary packages (binaries and firmwares taken from the same original OxygenOS ROM) for them to be as compatible as possible.

pitrus- said:
Hardware firmware and "ROM" system is not the same. The firmwares used by the Bluetooth controller and modem hardware is independent of the ROM except for the fact that the application layer apps/phone RIL must be able to communicate with the modem firmware. Therefore it's important to have the matching firmwares in the phone for the ROM bundled binary packages (binaries and firmwares taken from the same original OxygenOS ROM) for them to be as compatible as possible.
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U r referring to the modem firmware affecting the mobile band signal.
But is this what the previous poster was meaning?
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted

RASTAVIPER said:
U r referring to the modem firmware affecting the mobile band signal.
But is this what the previous poster was meaning?
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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Some ROMs state they need the ob15 firmware to work....some need the 4.1.5 firmware to work....

How to update unlocked and rooted stock rom?

Hello there.
My G5s+ is suggesting a security update. But since I did unlock the bootloader and rooted it with magisk I did not install it.
My question is: What is the best way to update the phone?
Just flash the new stock rom? And where do I get those?
Thanks in advance.

Nobody here that can tell me how to upgrade?
Should I just flash the new version if I get it somewhere?

Mr.Chainsaw said:
Nobody here that can tell me how to upgrade?
Should I just flash the new version if I get it somewhere?
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Unlocked bootloader will not affect the OTA installation..!
The reason the OTA-Update fails is that one of the boot, system, logo or recovery partitions are changed.
Magisk modifies the boot image.
On rooted device..OTA may brick the device..so avoid OTA installation..!
Reply your current build Number from about phone..
Do a clean flash.

crazytech2 said:
On rooted device..OTA may brick the device..so avoid OTA installation..!
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Thats why I did not do it yet. But I still want to do the update somehow.
crazytech2 said:
Reply your current build Number from about phone..
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The Build No is
NPSS26.116-26-8

Mr.Chainsaw said:
Thats why I did not do it yet. But I still want to do the update somehow.
The Build No is
NPSS26.116-26-8
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Flash 26-11 full firmware

Where can I find full firmware versions of the stock rom to flash?
My build version is: NPSS26.116-26-4
As I understand it, there are two new security patches since that version? If I'm flashing one of the newer versions, is it just a case of dirty flashing it normally through twrp? No need to factory reset?

Chemacky said:
Where can I find full firmware versions of the stock rom to flash?
My build version is: NPSS26.116-26-4
As I understand it, there are two new security patches since that version? If I'm flashing one of the newer versions, is it just a case of dirty flashing it normally through twrp? No need to factory reset?
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If that is the firmware build you need, you could try the firmware here: https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto G5s Plus/Stock/ but ensure you download the correct firmware. (credit to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/how-to/xt1804-able-to-lock-bootloader-npss26-t3722572) Also, verify it is the firmware you require and was the latest firmware build on your device - please don't downgrade with stock firmware (else you may hard brick with OTA updates corrupting your bootloader)...
Stock OTA updates, as mentioned above, require fully stock firmware - they will not flash with root, modifications or TWRP (and attempting to flash via TWRP may soft bootloop your device). Thus, you must re-flash the stock firmware - you may be able to save your data by omitting the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader. However, I'm not familiar with the G5S Plus and I hope another user can provide you with flashing commands.
I would still recommend you make a backup of your device in TWRP and keep that safe, in case you have to wipe your data for stability.

Fingerprint sensor doesn't work on Android 9.0

Hello,
I was using an Oreo crDroid custom rom for a while until I decided to upgrade to a Pie Havoc custom rom. Now the FP sensor doesn't get recognized by the rom.
I read that I need to downgrade my FP firmware to nougat base, how do I do that ?
I'm currently using the Havoc rom, everything is working but the FP sensor.
Thanks in advance!

You need to flash
For Oreo bootloader (deprecated): FPb-sign.zip

BachuArg said:
You need to flash
For Oreo bootloader (deprecated): FPb-sign.zip
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There are so many versions of oreo firmware for sanders on XDA.
Which one is to go for?
Or which one is the authenicated firmware?
Plz mention the best one as i am planning to flash a custom rom for the first time and i need fingerprint gestures the most.

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goviin said:
There are so many versions of oreo firmware for sanders on XDA.
Which one is to go for?
Or which one is the authenicated firmware?
Plz mention the best one as i am planning to flash a custom rom for the first time and i need fingerprint gestures the most.
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Flash the Pie Havoc rom, then the file I attached, and then TWRP.
Reboot recovery and continue with the flashing.
That worked for me.

BachuArg said:
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Flash the Pie Havoc rom, then the file I attached, and then TWRP.
Reboot recovery and continue with the flashing.
That worked for me.
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I think the order should be:
1. Intall twrp recovery
2. Flash oreo bootloader zip file
3. Flash rom

goviin said:
I think the order should be:
1. Intall twrp recovery
2. Flash oreo bootloader zip file
3. Flash rom
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No, read the pie threads.
You have to flash rom, twrp
reboot twrp
flash gapps and magisk
But read the first post of the thread's rom you'll be flashing.

lucassvaz said:
Hello,
I was using an Oreo crDroid custom rom for a while until I decided to upgrade to a Pie Havoc custom rom. Now the FP sensor doesn't get recognized by the rom.
I read that I need to downgrade my FP firmware to nougat base, how do I do that ?
I'm currently using the Havoc rom, everything is working but the FP sensor.
Thanks in advance!
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You can find fixes in Moto related channels ( many developer made their own fix )

Why is there no ROM for Unlocked PRA-LX2 with EMUI 5?

Successfully unlocked PRA-LX2 bootloader with DC Unlocker
Flashed EliteTWRP (because every other TWRP is down)
Rooted with Magisk
But
There are no ROMs that says it will work with EMUI 5 PRA-LX2. Tried LineageOS that said will work with EMUI 8.x firmware and obviously didn't work.
Can't update to EMUI 8 through Team MT because it only supports locked devices?
Manual EMUI updates get stuck at 5%
Phone doesn't even show a updater app
Does this mean i'm stuck with unlocked emui 5?
Can someone please link me to a guide that will help me update to emui 8 and oreo manually so i can enjoy these awesome ROMs?
Please

Okay Haky86's LineageOs 14.1 worked but I still need a way to update that to newer LineageOS version? Anyone have a guide to dload PRA-LX2 to EMUI 8?

LENZFLIKER said:
Okay Haky86's LineageOs 14.1 worked but I still need a way to update that to newer LineageOS version? Anyone have a guide to dload PRA-LX2 to EMUI 8?
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Did you tried updating via Hisuit ( PC software) ?
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If Hisuit method doesn't work ...
Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/hwota-huawei-p8-lite-honor-8-lite-t3777058
I haven't tried this ... Because my device updated via OTA

Momin8454 said:
Did you tried updating via Hisuit ( PC software) ?
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If Hisuit method doesn't work ...
Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/hwota-huawei-p8-lite-honor-8-lite-t3777058
I haven't tried this ... Because my device updated via OTA
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I installed LineageOS 14.1 so I guess this method wont work. Thanks tho!

LENZFLIKER said:
I installed LineageOS 14.1 so I guess this method wont work. Thanks tho!
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You need EMUI 5 if you want to update to EMUI 8

Momin8454 said:
You need EMUI 5 if you want to update to EMUI 8
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Is there a way to install LineageOS 17.1 from LineageOS 14.1? Will this work just fine if I flash it?

LENZFLIKER said:
Is there a way to install LineageOS 17.1 from LineageOS 14.1? Will this work just fine if I flash it?
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Nope it won't work
All roms available for this device are GSI's ( Treble roms).
What you have Now( Lineage OS 14.1) is not GSI rom
Your device will be treble supported after updating to EMUI 8. After that you can Flash any rom of your choice.
Currently I have Havoc OS 2.9, it wasn't available on these treads but I Flashed it because it was GSI rom

Momin8454 said:
Nope it won't work
All roms available for this device are GSI's ( Treble roms).
What you have Now( Lineage OS 14.1) is not GSI rom
Your device will be treble supported after updating to EMUI 8. After that you can Flash any rom of your choice.
Currently I have Havoc OS 2.9, it wasn't available on these treads but I Flashed it because it was GSI rom
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Thanks for the clear response! I saw a thread about GSI. Gonna read a lot and figure out a way!

Momin8454 said:
Nope it won't work
All roms available for this device are GSI's ( Treble roms).
What you have Now( Lineage OS 14.1) is not GSI rom
Your device will be treble supported after updating to EMUI 8. After that you can Flash any rom of your choice.
Currently I have Havoc OS 2.9, it wasn't available on these treads but I Flashed it because it was GSI rom
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How did you unlock your device? Code from Huawei or DC Unlocker?

knminhaz said:
How did you unlock your device? Code from Huawei or DC Unlocker?
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DC unlocker ... I bought credits via Google Play

Momin8454 said:
DC unlocker ... I bought credits via Google Play
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Brother can you tell me how you went about installing Havoc OS? How is the performance so far? Thanks

knminhaz said:
Brother can you tell me how you went about installing Havoc OS? How is the performance so far? Thanks
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I followed this guide
But the TWRP mentioned in the video didn't worked for me and No official TWRP was available for this device at that time.
After Flashing System, I did Factory reset via Stock recovery.
About Performance ... Don't expect Mid-Ranger King like performance ? UI animation seems a little slow than AOSP Stock Roms. You should also Flash NSF- Injector or L-Speed or FDE.AI like Magisk Modules Why? Because these optimize the Rom and I was able to play Call of Duty Mobile on Medium Settings?? on EMUI 8 it was struggling even on Low settings.
And I have Stock Kernel
Rom is stable ... Bluetooth Audio work. Adaptable Storage doesn't work and I heard it doesn't work on Android 9. Didn't checked the GPS.
Update ...
Things I forgot to mention ...
1) Signal bar is bugged it always shows 1 bar?
2) Camera is now choppy ... P20 pro camera Magisk version doesn't work, Gcam doesn't work because of Android 9?but you can have Google Camera Go, result is better than AOSP camera
3) Mobile Hotspot doesn't turn off, you have to Enable WiFi to turn it off???

Momin8454 said:
DC unlocker ... I bought credits via Google Play
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From witch build did you use DC unlocker please ?
Does PRA-LX1 8.0.0.402(C432pacth01) will work for me as you know ?
Thank's

grangec said:
From witch build did you use DC unlocker please ?
Does PRA-LX1 8.0.0.402(C432pacth01) will work for me as you know ?
Thank's
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Important Note :
*DC unlocker doesn't Unlock the Bootloader* .... * it only gives you the Bootloader Unlock Code* .... * So you have select "get bootloader unlock code" NOT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ( currently I don't remember the correct option on DC unlocker Client)
Firstly I downgraded to Android 7 via Hisuit, then Unlocked the Bootloader. At that time DC Unlocker worked only with EMUI 5 ( Android 7), I don't know about the current status of DC unlocker. If you try to get bootloader unlock code with Android 8 it won't recognize your device.
Updated to Android 8 via OTA to enable Project Treble

Brother Momin, which version of TWRP did you use? My phone has EMUI 8 and I have unlocked the bootloader.
I had tried following the video you mentioned above. I used the TWRP they mentioned. Then downloaded Havoc 64bit ROM and flashed it. The everything went downhill from there. I couldn't factory reset or boot up. Sadly, I forgot to make a backup and then had to get my phone flashed with the stock ROM from a professional. What was the exact steps you followed? Thanks.
Momin8454 said:
Important Note :
*DC unlocker doesn't Unlock the Bootloader* .... * it only gives you the Bootloader Unlock Code* .... * So you have select "get bootloader unlock code" NOT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ( currently I don't remember the correct option on DC unlocker Client)
Firstly I downgraded to Android 7 via Hisuit, then Unlocked the Bootloader. At that time DC Unlocker worked only with EMUI 5 ( Android 7), I don't know about the current status of DC unlocker. If you try to get bootloader unlock code with Android 8 it won't recognize your device.
Updated to Android 8 via OTA to enable Project Treble
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knminhaz said:
Brother Momin, which version of TWRP did you use? My phone has EMUI 8 and I have unlocked the bootloader.
I had tried following the video you mentioned above. I used the TWRP they mentioned. Then downloaded Havoc 64bit ROM and flashed it. The everything went downhill from there. I couldn't factory reset or boot up. Sadly, I forgot to make a backup and then had to get my phone flashed with the stock ROM from a professional. What was the exact steps you followed? Thanks.
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I had major problems too when I wanted to boot HAVOC OS 2.9
I used this guide to unbrick mine
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8...uide-brick-huawei-p8-lite-2017-maybe-t3816694
In this guide there is TWRP named RecoveryV2 ... This was the only working TWRP for my device,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/190zqju8ZmwZCzI4WXtujgKLFXvvuWTk8/view
*important Note* = I could use this TWRP to flash things like Magisk,OpenGapps or to revert to EMUI etc. This TWRP couldn't Factory Reset my device and corrupted my internal Storage.
You have to wipe system via fastboot, Flash Havoc OS via Fastboot , Factory Reset via Stock Recovery ? then Flash TWRP to flash Gapps, Factory Reset via Stock recovery ? Flash TWRP for Magisk?
In Magisk you should Flash Ainur Auido to increase Sound Quality and NFS Injector to increase the performance of Device
Its been a year since I Flashed Havoc on my device and I kinda Flash and Forget ?

Thanks for the reply. Your device is Pra-Lx2 or Lx1? Is it your daily driver? So the process is: bootloader unlock>wipe system via fastboot>flash havoc>factory reset via erecovery>flash twrp,gapps, magisk etc.
Will I be able to backup my stock rom from twrp before I flash Havoc, as a fall-back if anything goes wrong?
Momin8454 said:
I had major problems too when I wanted to boot HAVOC OS 2.9
I used this guide to unbrick mine
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8...uide-brick-huawei-p8-lite-2017-maybe-t3816694
In this guide there is TWRP named RecoveryV2 ... This was the only working TWRP for my device,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/190zqju8ZmwZCzI4WXtujgKLFXvvuWTk8/view
*important Note* = I could use this TWRP to flash things like Magisk,OpenGapps or to revert to EMUI etc. This TWRP couldn't Factory Reset my device and corrupted my internal Storage.
You have to wipe system via fastboot, Flash Havoc OS via Fastboot , Factory Reset via Stock Recovery ? then Flash TWRP to flash Gapps, Factory Reset via Stock recovery ? Flash TWRP for Magisk?
In Magisk you should Flash Ainur Auido to increase Sound Quality and NFS Injector to increase the performance of Device
Its been a year since I Flashed Havoc on my device and I kinda Flash and Forget ?
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knminhaz said:
Thanks for the reply. Your device is Pra-Lx2 or Lx1? Is it your daily driver? So the process is: bootloader unlock>wipe system via fastboot>flash havoc>factory reset via erecovery>flash twrp,gapps, magisk etc.
Will I be able to backup my stock rom from twrp before I flash Havoc, as a fall-back if anything goes wrong?
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My device is Honor 8 lite (PRA-LA1)
TWRP couldn't do Nandroid backup. I haven't tried Official TWRP because I didn't need it.
Yes Havoc is daily driver.
If anything goes wrong,follow unbrick guide- unbrick via HuruUpdater method. Always have full Stock Rom on your PC ( as it is around 2.5gb) you can get it from Firmware Finder.
After Gapps I did Factory Reset via Stock recovery just in case?