General A12 (S) released for unlocked - OnePlus Nord N200 5G

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mingkee said:
Check your OnePlus updater.
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Yes, A-12 has been released for the N200, but it may screw up your phone. I bought three of the unlocked US market 5g N200s due to the 3g phase out. Yesterday two of them updated to A-12 and now neither of them will work for voice /mms/sms. The phones detect a SIM installed but will not access the mobile network at all. I'm using Consumer Cellular which in turn uses At&T towers. Nothing I've tried makes any difference, can't even place a call on my brand new phones. OnePlus tech support is useless, their solution is send the devices to them for "repair" after their update broke my phones. After chatting with their rep I have 0% confidence they will actually do anything except keep my phone for a month or so and send it back in the same condition. According to their tech, no roll back tool exists for the unlocked variant.

Scragge said:
Yes, A-12 has been released for the N200, but it may screw up your phone. I bought three of the unlocked US market 5g N200s due to the 3g phase out. Yesterday two of them updated to A-12 and now neither of them will work for voice /mms/sms. The phones detect a SIM installed but will not access the mobile network at all. I'm using Consumer Cellular which in turn uses At&T towers. Nothing I've tried makes any difference, can't even place a call on my brand new phones. OnePlus tech support is useless, their solution is send the devices to them for "repair" after their update broke my phones. After chatting with their rep I have 0% confidence they will actually do anything except keep my phone for a month or so and send it back in the same condition. According to their tech, no roll back tool exists for the unlocked variant.
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S build based on Color OS and even the font changed.
I think I can deal with mine, but the most important of all, there's no player error on rooted N200 with S

Scragge said:
Yes, A-12 has been released for the N200, but it may screw up your phone. I bought three of the unlocked US market 5g N200s due to the 3g phase out. Yesterday two of them updated to A-12 and now neither of them will work for voice /mms/sms. The phones detect a SIM installed but will not access the mobile network at all. I'm using Consumer Cellular which in turn uses At&T towers. Nothing I've tried makes any difference, can't even place a call on my brand new phones. OnePlus tech support is useless, their solution is send the devices to them for "repair" after their update broke my phones. After chatting with their rep I have 0% confidence they will actually do anything except keep my phone for a month or so and send it back in the same condition. According to their tech, no roll back tool exists for the unlocked variant.
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THANK YOU for posting this!! My mom purchased an N200 for the exact same reason and after the A-12 update she's having the same issues with her device. All her voice, sms, and mms transmissions go through Cricket wireless (which also uses AT&T network) She contacted OnePlus customer service and they said they'd get back to her within 48 hours. It's now been 48 hours but with it being a weekend, she's hoping to hear back from them by Monday. She went to the Cricket store yesterday and they cleaned and tried a new SIM card to see if that might fix the issue but it didn't.
While it doesn't sound like there's any fix available yet, it's helpful knowing that this issue is affecting someone else using the AT&T carrier network. Hopefully between OnePlus and the AT&T wireless carriers they'll figure out a solution sooner rather than later.
Best of luck with your devices.

The12thJuror said:
THANK YOU for posting this!! My mom purchased an N200 for the exact same reason and after the A-12 update she's having the same issues with her device. All her voice, sms, and mms transmissions go through Cricket wireless (which also uses AT&T network) She contacted OnePlus customer service and they said they'd get back to her within 48 hours. It's now been 48 hours but with it being a weekend, she's hoping to hear back from them by Monday. She went to the Cricket store yesterday and they cleaned and tried a new SIM card to see if that might fix the issue but it didn't.
While it doesn't sound like there's any fix available yet, it's helpful knowing that this issue is affecting someone else using the AT&T carrier network. Hopefully between OnePlus and the AT&T wireless carriers they'll figure out a solution sooner rather than later.
Best of luck with your devices.
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Yeah, I called OP three times got the same promise from OPs customer service and they never got back with me. I've never dealt with a less enthusiastic company when dealing with a serious product defect. The tech support people at first acted like the didn't believe me when I described the problem. Then once I had (I think) convinced them the problem was real, their response was like "oh well, too bad, so sad". OP offered no solutions or even ideas of what to try to do to fix the problem.
Do they test anything before pushing out an update?
I had a two day window left for returning the devices for a refund so now they're gone, and I'm gone as an OP customer, I can't just do without a phone while they fumble around trying to figure out the details for some (maybe) upcoming patch.
Good devices, terrible customer service. Never settle, nope, never again.

Scragge said:
According to their tech, no roll back tool exists for the unlocked variant.
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For those of you who want to downgrade from 12 to 11, use fastboot enhanced/payload dumper, boot fastbootd, delete all of the "my_" partitions, flash android 11 ROM zip (payload.bin button). Reboot bootloader, use the command fastboot -w to initiate a factory reset, reboot recovery and wipe data (this fixes mismatching metadata/userdata partitions) reboot device and voila you're on Android 11 again. Confirmed on my converted TMobile variant.
Also T-Mobile variant got official A12 OTA with the same C.15 build number.
And AT&T doesn't play nice with OnePlus, their new sim cards will not let you use a OnePlus device at all because they are unsupported.

Travisholt92 said:
For those of you who want to downgrade from 12 to 11, use fastboot enhanced/payload dumper, boot fastbootd, delete all of the "my_" partitions, flash android 11 ROM zip (payload.bin button). Reboot bootloader, use the command fastboot -w to initiate a factory reset, reboot recovery and wipe data (this fixes mismatching metadata/userdata partitions) reboot device and voila you're on Android 11 again. Confirmed on my converted TMobile variant.
Also T-Mobile variant got official A12 OTA with the same C.15 build number.
And AT&T doesn't play nice with OnePlus, their new sim cards will not let you use a OnePlus device at all because they are unsupported.
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Do you know where to download the A12(or at least the latest A11 update so I can update to A12 via OTA) stock firmware/update or could you upload it for the T-MO(metro) variant or show how to update OTA even when I unroot both slots the OTA still fails

Tyreethetruth said:
Do you know where to download the A12 stock firmware/update or could you upload it for the T-MO(metro) variant or show how to update OTA even when I unroot both slots the OTA still fails
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I'll get the link scraped today. To fix OTA you have to reflash the stock build to restore avb (android verified boot / vbmeta verification). Without this being restored you can't flash OTA's using the normal methods. But once I get a link to the T-Mobile/metro update, you can use fastboot enhanced to manually upgrade like I did. I'll make a tutorial for the manual upgrade/downgrade process. I first have to downgrade from OxygenOS 12 to 11, then use the MSMtool to restore stock T-Mobile software. Easy stuff

Travisholt92 said:
I'll get the link scraped today. To fix OTA you have to reflash the stock build to restore avb (android verified boot / vbmeta verification). Without this being restored you can't flash OTA's using the normal methods. But once I get a link to the T-Mobile/metro update, you can use fastboot enhanced to manually upgrade like I did. I'll make a tutorial for the manual upgrade/downgrade process. I first have to downgrade from OxygenOS 12 to 11, then use the MSMtool to restore stock T-Mobile software. Easy stuff
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Thank you! I been stuck on the same update like 4-5 updates ago

On this build (metro/TMobile version converted. I can't keep android auto connected. I went into developer options and selected the default to transfer files/ android auto and all the other options but it just connects for a few and then disconnected and says device unsupported.
Rooted device and using a alpine iLX-w650

Tyreethetruth said:
Thank you! I been stuck on the same update like 4-5 updates ago
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The link to the download is literally a https link in the logcat when downloading the OTA. In case you're wondering how to manually download the zip onto a computer, that is how to get the link. If anyone else beats me to sharing the link it would save me from having to downgrade to get the link for the T-Mobile variant myself
"adb logcat > logcat.txt"

Travisholt92 said:
The link to the download is literally a https link in the logcat when downloading the OTA. In case you're wondering how to manually download the zip onto a computer, that is how to get the link. If anyone else beats me to sharing the link it would save me from having to downgrade to get the link for the T-Mobile variant myself
"adb logcat > logcat.txt"
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So I get on computer and go on bootloader and type "adb logcat"?

Negative, while booted and after you start to download the android 12 OTA you can run the adb command to get the link while the OS is running.
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/7cd89efc84e6db817ed16b59b0af3120521ab323.zip
(Shout out to @lzgmc )
I dirty flashed this (DE2118 T-Mobile/Metro) build over the leaked unlocked variant (DE2117) OxygenOS 12 build most are running and did not have to factory reset after flashing with Fastboot Enhanced.
My TMobile variant is now running the T-Mobile firmware. No downgrade required for that.
Downgrade process is download the android 11 build from OnePlus, boot fastbootd, use fastboot enhanced to delete all of the "my_" partitions, flash "payload bin" (full android 11 ota zip from OnePlus), make sure to tick ignore unknown partitions. After that is done shut the phone down and boot to fastboot/bootloader using the key combo, and flash the same payload again with ignore unknown partitions ticked. This will update the partitions that were inaccessible in fastbootd (such as modem). After this you will have to use a terminal with adb/fastboot to run "fastboot -w" this will wipe metadata(encryption key for userdata) and userdata. Reboot to recovery and perform factory reset there as well. After that you should be good to reboot to OxygenOS 11. To return to stock T-Mobile after that just use msmtool

Travisholt92 said:
Negative, while booted and after you start to download the android 12 OTA you can run the adb command to get the link while the OS is running.
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/7cd89efc84e6db817ed16b59b0af3120521ab323.zip
(Shout out to @lzgmc )
I dirty flashed this (DE2118 T-Mobile/Metro) build over the leaked unlocked variant (DE2117) OxygenOS 12 build most are running and did not have to factory reset after flashing with Fastboot Enhanced.
My TMobile variant is now running the T-Mobile firmware. No downgrade required for that.
Downgrade process is download the android 11 build from OnePlus, boot fastbootd, use fastboot enhanced to delete all of the "my_" partitions, flash "payload bin" (full android 11 ota zip from OnePlus), make sure to tick ignore unknown partitions. After that is done shut the phone down and boot to fastboot/bootloader using the key combo, and flash the same payload again with ignore unknown partitions ticked. This will update the partitions that were inaccessible in fastbootd (such as modem). After this you will have to use a terminal with adb/fastboot to run "fastboot -w" this will wipe metadata(encryption key for userdata) and userdata. Reboot to recovery and perform factory reset there as well. After that you should be good to reboot to OxygenOS 11. To return to stock T-Mobile after that just use msmtool
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Alright cool thanks for the download so just go to twrp/orangefox and install it or do I get on pc and flash it via adb? Does it have to only be fastboot enhanced?

Tyreethetruth said:
Alright cool thanks for the download so just go to twrp/orangefox and install it or do I get on pc and flash it via adb? Does it have to only be fastboot enhanced?
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PC and flash via fastbootd then again in fastboot after fastbootd. Fastboot enhanced is the easiest way to do it, otherwise you will need to fix custom recovery to support android 12 or use command line tools to unpack the oneplus ota file to manually flash each partition.

Travisholt92 said:
PC and flash via fastbootd then again in fastboot after fastbootd. Fastboot enhanced is the easiest way to do it, otherwise you will need to fix custom recovery to support android 12 or use command line tools to unpack the oneplus ota file to manually flash each partition.
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Gotcha, how do I go to fastbootd and fastboot? Its confusing me which one is which

Tyreethetruth said:
Gotcha, how do I go to fastbootd and fastboot? Its confusing me which one is which
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fastboot = bootloader
Fastbootd has access to more critical partitions and can be accessed by the command "fastboot reboot fastboot" at the bootloader or by hitting the "reboot to fastbootd" button in fastboot enhanced. Make sure to flash it in fastbootd BEFORE flashing it again in fastboot

Travisholt92 said:
fastboot = bootloader
Fastbootd has access to more critical partitions and can be accessed by the command "fastboot reboot fastboot" at the bootloader or by hitting the "reboot to fastbootd" button in fastboot enhanced. Make sure to flash it in fastbootd BEFORE flashing it again in fastboot
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Gotcha, one last thing how do I flash using fastboot enhance? Idk what to pick to flash the A12 OTA
EDIT: Nvm I extracted the update and found the payload

Magisk patched boot.img for this release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A2x8YbnnO6SJq-R-1rdZZ18CU673Z2-Y/view?usp=sharing

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MOTO G 4th Gen How to Remove the Amazon Lock Screen Ads and Bloat Ware

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Hey Guys as soon as i heard that Amazon was offering a device with ads for a lower price to amazon prime member i was pumped and ready to remove those ads as soon as i got the device in hand.
well Amazon has made it really easy for us in many ways.
You can just flash one file that i have put together to remove the ads and all of the amazon apps in one shot.
Requirements
Moto G 4th gen tested on the XT1625 and XT1644
Motorola Drivers installed
Motorola program RSDlite 6.2.4 or you can use this RSD-Flash Script for Mac or Linux
The Files and remove-amazon-bloat.xml file i created HERE
Steps
1. Boot device into bootloader / fastboot mode by powering down then holding volume down and power until it boots
2. Open RSDlite 6.2.4 and select the remove-amazon-bloat.xml
3. press START and wait for device to reboot thats it once rebooted your amazon apps and lock screen ads are gone.
NOTE If you are having problems with RSDlite and windows 10 use this XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover-Without-RSDLITE
Also works on Mac and Linux now.
Extra Credit
If you have already unlocked your bootloader on your Moto G 4th gen you can do this same process with one simple command from fastboot mode.
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
Rootjunky out
RSDLITE ON WINDOWS 10 NOT WORKING TRY THIS
https://youtu.be/njXQYn53SPc
If you want Amazon Underground apps back check HERE
Here is another method to remove ads and keep your ota updates working
Noticed that even though you're flashing the OEM image, it still shows as an Amazon device. Can you update from the OEM image?
crutchcorn said:
Noticed that even though you're flashing the OEM image, it still shows as an Amazon device. Can you update from the OEM image?
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This will stop the Amazon OTA Updates from working. Time will tell if this will make it receive Motorola OTA Updates or not.
if you want to restore your device back to Amazon bloat you can use my XT1625-Restore-Amazon-Bloat-Ads tool but you will need a unlocked bootloader. This script will flash the Amazon oem.img but it will look like it fails so just reboot the device and you will see all the amazon junky and ads are back. Then you can take the ota update or adb sideload it in stock recovery.
AMAZON OTA UPDATE CAN BE FOUND HERE
NOTE If you flashed the full stock Motorola Firmware with RSD lite you can use this Amazon oem.img to get your device back to amazon ota update path as well it works the same way.
once you take the ota update you can always flash the XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover-Without-RSDLITE and have the ads and amazon stuff removed again or even better you can flash XT1625-Remove-oem-config-fully and get ride of all configuration on the device. this removes the consumer cell and other dum bloat.
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Here is another way to update to the new ota update on this device. download the stock firmware then just flash the servicefile.xml in rsd lite or use RSD-Flash Tool for mac or linux and you will update your device and not wipe data.
NOTE
If you left your bootloader locked and flashed XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover or XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover-Without-RSDLITE to your device it may no receive OTA updates from amazon any more and or they may fail to install. If this is the case you can always flash the stock firmware that i will be updating from HERE. If you use the servicefile.xml it will be just like you took the ota update and none of your data will get wipe, you will keep all your apps and data safe. also the ads should stay removed
Tomsgt said:
with this method the ota updates should still work from what i have seen
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Kinda what I thought. Thanks boss, you're the man!
Wonder if flashing the full XT1625-XT1644_ATHENE-RETUS_MPJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip would get you out of the Amazon Software Channel.
Tomsgt said:
with this method the ota updates should still work from what i have seen
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Right, but what we (or at least I) want is to get updates from Lenovo/Motorola, not Amazon. They're certainly likely to update faster, and Amazon updates may mess with the debloating.
rodalpho said:
Right, but what we (or at least I) want is to get updates from Lenovo/Motorola, not Amazon. They're certainly likely to update faster, and Amazon updates may mess with the debloating.
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once the bootloader is unlocked you will for sure be able to flash the stock motorola firmware. but i think even with a locked bootloader you will be able to flash it. also you should use this firmware on the XT1625 HERE
Just want to makesure..
just running RSDlite program will unlock bootloader, and remove amazon crap?
or I need unlock bootloader first, then rung the RSDLite?
RSDLite isn't recognizing the phone. Phone is displaying USB connected so it shouldn't be a driver issue.
I flashed twrp and flahshed supersu 2.46. Afterwards I was stuck in a bootloop, and after formatting caches and system (stupid, I know), I no longer have an operating system. The device is the Moto G4 XT1625 (amazon prime edition). What options do I have to get a working OS back on my phone?
atrix4nag said:
Just want to makesure..
just running RSDlite program will unlock bootloader, and remove amazon crap?
or I need unlock bootloader first, then rung the RSDLite?
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first try and flash the file in rsd lite like i do in the video. if it fails then you will need to unlock the bootloader first but i think it will work without unlocking the bootloader please report back with your findings thanks
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RSDLite isn't recognizing the phone. Phone is displaying USB connected so it shouldn't be a driver issue.
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is the phone in bootloader / fastboot mode like in the video
Gnex1 said:
I flashed twrp and flahshed supersu 2.46. Afterwards I was stuck in a bootloop, and after formatting caches and system (stupid, I know), I no longer have an operating system. The device is the Moto G4 XT1625 (amazon prime edition). What options do I have to get a working OS back on my phone?
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just download the stock google firmware from here and flash it in RSDlite to restore the device. or you can download the stock twrp backup i made of my system and restore it in twrp.
eriklee95 said:
RSDLite isn't recognizing the phone. Phone is displaying USB connected so it shouldn't be a driver issue.
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It isn't recognizing my phone as connected either. If I check via fastboot (fastboot devices) I see my device is connected. However RSD isn't seeing it at all.
Is there a way to just flash the stock Moto g gen 4 image? If so, how?
tcozman said:
It isn't recognizing my phone as connected either. If I check via fastboot (fastboot devices) I see my device is connected. However RSD isn't seeing it at all.
Is there a way to just flash the stock Moto g gen 4 image? If so, how?
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you could fastboot flash the oem.img if the bootloader is unlocked
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
Tomsgt said:
just download the stock google firmware from here and flash it in RSDlite to restore the device. or you can download the stock twrp backup i made of my system and restore it in twrp.
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I'm trying this right now, I'll let you know how it goes once it's finished!
EDIT: It brought the phone back to life and NO ADS!!! I'll update again if I run into any issues. Thank you once more for the assistance.
Tomsgt said:
you could fastboot flash the oem.img if the bootloader is unlocked
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
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That worked! Thank you so much! No more Amazon bloat!
tcozman said:
It isn't recognizing my phone as connected either. If I check via fastboot (fastboot devices) I see my device is connected. However RSD isn't seeing it at all.
Is there a way to just flash the stock Moto g gen 4 image? If so, how?
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I had this issue as well in Windows 10, however RSDLite recognized it fine on my windows 7 PC.
tcozman said:
That worked! Thank you so much! No more Amazon bloat!
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glad i could help. can anyone please report and tell me it this RSD lite flash works on moto G 4th gen with locked bootloader please. it should but would love to have some reports on it
Sorry for the noob questions...
tcozman said:
That worked! Thank you so much! No more Amazon bloat!
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So I used ATHENE_MPJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml with RSD and things look great. My software channel is AMZ though... can I fix this?
Was the issue not running RSD with the bootloader unlocked?

new Mate10 Pro - how to root (i have unlock code) and how to proceed

Hello
I have a new M10 Pro (BLA-A09) here in the US, and I haven't activated it yet as I remain undecided about using it. The activity in this thread is limited, and I thought that there were more ROMS available. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I see very little activity for this phone. My current phone is an LG V10 which is unrootable, therefore moving to the M10P would be a good change since I can at least root the M10P and remove the bloatware.
I have a bootloader unlock code that I got on the last day! And I am on build 8.0.0.65 (C567).
I've read most of the current threads in this forum and the ROMS/kernels forum, and I remain confused as to what can be done with this phone.
I ask:
1. Can the phone truly be rooted? If yes, what for? To remove bloatware only? Or are there rooms (xirin, etc)?
2. I think that I read that rooting removes the data partition. Is that true? And how does that hurt?
3. I know that I can rebrand the phone with funkyhuawei. Why would I want to do that here in the US?
4. An OTA that follows a root, requires re-rooting the phone after the OTA, right?
Thank you for the help. I am excited about using this very powerful phone, I superficially read some threads before buying it, and I thought that it would be a very rootable and ROMable phone; I am not sure if that is the case.
nabril15 said:
Hello
I have a new M10 Pro (BLA-A09) here in the US, and I haven't activated it yet as I remain undecided about using it. The activity in this thread is limited, and I thought that there were more ROMS available. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I see very little activity for this phone. My current phone is an LG V10 which is unrootable, therefore moving to the M10P would be a good change since I can at least root the M10P and remove the bloatware.
I have a bootloader unlock code that I got on the last day! And I am on build 8.0.0.65 (C567).
I've read most of the current threads in this forum and the ROMS/kernels forum, and I remain confused as to what can be done with this phone.
I ask:
1. Can the phone truly be rooted? If yes, what for? To remove bloatware only? Or are there rooms (xirin, etc)?
2. I think that I read that rooting removes the data partition. Is that true? And how does that hurt?
3. I know that I can rebrand the phone with funkyhuawei. Why would I want to do that here in the US?
4. An OTA that follows a root, requires re-rooting the phone after the OTA, right?
Thank you for the help. I am excited about using this very powerful phone, I superficially read some threads before buying it, and I thought that it would be a very rootable and ROMable phone; I am not sure if that is the case.
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1: yes. For anything you need root for, really.
Most bloatware can be removed without root, unless you want to start removing system apps. There are a few treble roms available over at the treble forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble.
Most, if not all, should be compatible. And you have https://openkirin.net/ which are for Huawei phones.
2. It does not. Well, it depends on where you read it. TWRP couldn't decrypt /data before, so you had to Format it and remove the encryption flag in fstab, but that is not needed anymore. (Official TWRP still can't, see download link below)
3. Do not rebrand. A09 is not compatible with L09/L29/AL and you will brick.
Also, if you had used it you would now be bootloader locked. What FH does is that it flashes an included oeminfo that has dualsim enabled. This also changes your IMEI, IMEI2 and SN in fastboot, making your old unlock code invalid. And right now there is no way to get a new one (I'm not sure if DC still works with A09, it doesn't on C432 as of B145.)
4. Yes. As ramdisk is overwritten you have to flash Magisk again (I suggest Magisk as SuperSU is not updated anymore)
Basically, you want to:
Go here to download TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/development/huawei-mate-10-pro-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3769904
Magisk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Or Beta Magisk, can be buggy: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589
Backup your sdcard contents.
Go to Settings -> System -> About Phone -> Tap Build number until Developer options is enabled
Go to Settings -> System -> Developer options
Enable OEM Unlocking
Reboot to fastboot.
Unlock bootloader using: fastboot oem unlock ##unlock_code##
Use Volume key to move to 'Yes' on phone, then power to accept.
Wait for format to finish, setup phone again.
Transfer magisk zip to sdcard.
Reboot to fastboot again
Flash TWRP using: fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp_bla_alp_0.7.img
Reboot to recovery by holding Power and Volume Up.
Enter your Pin
Now flash Magisk
Finished.
ante0 said:
1: yes. For anything you need root for, really.
Finished.
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Thanks a lot ante0. I really appreciate it.
1. You pasted
Enable OEM Unlocking
Reboot to fastboot.
How do I reboot into fastboot?
2. So, can I use twrp? I really like it and have been using it for years on other phones and tablets.
3. I will use magisk and not SU, right?
4. I've been using the phone on wifi only and without a sim card, so it's not active on ATT here in the US. In the twrp thread I see that for OTA I need the following:
Flash with TWRP Magisk Uninstaller
Flash in Fastboot Mode recovery_ramdisk.img (=EMUI Recovery) + ramdisk.img + kernel.img
In Systemupdate settings (dot menu) use "Download and install current full package" (=FullOTA-MF, some GB) instead of only OTA (some MB)
Wow. How complicated, but I'm sure it's not that difficult. Although, in that same thread, I also read that some people have installed the OTA without removing magisk.
5. Kirin or treble roms? I can't see screenshots of either, so how do we decide?
Thanks again
nabril15 said:
Thanks a lot ante0. I really appreciate it.
1. You pasted
Enable OEM Unlocking
Reboot to fastboot.
How do I reboot into fastboot?
2. So, can I use twrp? I really like it and have been using it for years on other phones and tablets.
3. I will use magisk and not SU, right?
4. I've been using the phone on wifi only and without a sim card, so it's not active on ATT here in the US. In the twrp thread I see that for OTA I need the following:
Flash with TWRP Magisk Uninstaller
Flash in Fastboot Mode recovery_ramdisk.img (=EMUI Recovery) + ramdisk.img + kernel.img
In Systemupdate settings (dot menu) use "Download and install current full package" (=FullOTA-MF, some GB) instead of only OTA (some MB)
Wow. How complicated, but I'm sure it's not that difficult. Although, in that same thread, I also read that some people have installed the OTA without removing magisk.
5. Kirin or treble roms? I can't see screenshots of either, so how do we decide?
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1. Either you can use adb: adb reboot bootloader
Or power off phone then hold volume down and plug in usb
Or plug in usb, reboot, hold volume down.
2. Yes, it's fully functional.
3. Magisk is preferable. Mainly because it's being updated, and can pass Safetynet if any of your apps need it to pass.
4. You *should* only need to flash recovery_ramdisk (I guess you can use the one from the last update on http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BLA-A09&firmware_page=0)
To get recovery_ramdisk you need to download update.zip from pro-teammt.ru, then extract update.app from it.
Download Huawei Update Extractor https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Extract Huawei Update Extractor zip and run the exe. Go to settings in the program and disable header check.
Next open up update.app in it, rightclick on recovery_ramdisk and click on Extract Selected.
Now you can flash that image using fastboot (fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk RECOVERY_RAMDISK.img)
This will restore stock recovery and will let you flash OTA directly from System Update.
The reason you have to restore stock recovery is because phone will reboot to recovery to update, but if you have TWRP flashed it won't update at all
You would have to flash back both TWRP and Magisk after update finishes.
(You can actually flash FULLOTA Update.zip directly in TWRP if you use HuRUpdater, but seeing as the US Mate 10 Pro rarely get any updates it's not really needed.)
5. Kirin is treble, they are built for Huawei devices rather than being just for treble enabled devices.
I've only really used Lineage, but moved back to stock as TWRP does not work with Treble roms. It should work once we get 8.1 firmware though.
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5. Kirin is treble, they are built for Huawei devices rather than being just for treble enabled devices.
I've only really used Lineage, but moved back to stock as TWRP does not work with Treble roms. It should work once we get 8.1 firmware though.
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thanks again Ante
Would you say that it makes sense for me to, when I put the sim in the phone and use it (if I decide to), to attempt an OTA update first, and then do root and whatever else? My phone's build is from December 2017, so I assume that ATT will have some sort of update for the phone.
You mentioned that the US Mate10 rarely gets updates. So, then how would any of us get any updates , security or otherwise? How will we get 8.1, for example? Are you in the US, btw? What ROM are you using on this phone?
ante0 said:
5. Kirin is treble, they are built for Huawei devices rather than being just for treble enabled devices.
I've only really used Lineage, but moved back to stock as TWRP does not work with Treble roms. It should work once we get 8.1 firmware though.
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thanks again Ante
Would you say that it makes sense for me to, when I put the sim in the phone and use it (if I decide to), to attempt an OTA update first, and then do root and whatever else? My phone's build is from December 2017, so I assume that ATT will have some sort of update for the phone.
You mentioned that the US Mate10 rarely gets updates. So, then how would any of us get any updates , security or otherwise? How will we get 8.1, for example? Are you in the US, btw? I assume that you have the device; what ROM are you using?
nabril15 said:
thanks again Ante
Would you say that it makes sense for me to, when I put the sim in the phone and use it (if I decide to), to attempt an OTA update first, and then do root and whatever else? My phone's build is from December 2017, so I assume that ATT will have some sort of update for the phone.
You mentioned that the US Mate10 rarely gets updates. So, then how would any of us get any updates , security or otherwise? How will we get 8.1, for example? Are you in the US, btw? I assume that you have the device; what ROM are you using?
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I do not have a US Mate 10 Pro (A09), but the global (L29) on C432.
You can read a bit in this thread about the US version updates:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/development/huawei-mate-10-pro-bla-a09-c567-usa-t3775258
I guess the lack of updates is due to the problems Huawei has with the US government. :/
You do get updates, but there seem to be a few months between them.
I would update and then root. There is an update in that thread which is fairly new, but it has not been indexed by Firmware Finder (pro-teammt.ru). You could flash it using TWRP and HuRUpdater as I don't think you have Nocheck recovery for A09.

[Flash ROM.bat][Android 9] Flash Stock ROM of your MOTO G7 PLUS!!!

FOR MOTO G7 PLUS ONLY!!!
Hello, everyone.
I created a .bat file "executable " For those who want to flash the stock rom on your Moto G7 Plus.
Just put it in the stock Rom folder along with the fastboot files and run the file.
For those who want the file, just download it by the following link or download the file that is on the thread.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/q836uaerr17pn0f/Flash_ROM_G7%252B.zip/file
Could you share where to get the Stock ROM fein?
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Tried the same sequence with a Stock ROM last week, but didn't achieve to get back to original ROM. I always get the prompt in the initial boot, that a different OS is installed than the original. This has the consequence that I cannot upgrade wit OTA anymore. And there is an upgrade already available (Jan security patch)
moto g7 G7........
any one have a flash rom.bat stock rom for moto g7.......
Which stock rom did you flash on your Moto g7 plus?
Where can I find the stock rom?
Nes.
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Where can I find the stock rom?
Nes.
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Didn't you just find it yesterday on the telegram group?
What was the problem that you asked again here today?
Latest Stock ROM RETAIL at that link is the one we have all been using.
You'll need to download it to a computer, unzip it in a folder with the fastboot/ADB files, then fastboot flash it with phone attached in bootloader mode.
NesNol said:
Where can I find the stock rom?
Nes.
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You have a model of the XT1965-3 smartphone and region of the software is reteu? Then this your last firmware.
"Your device has loaded a different operating system."
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You have a model of the XT1965-3 smartphone and region of the software is reteu? Then this your … .
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Thank you very much!
I guess that the software channel was reteu.
A second moto g7 phone I bought - and is unmodified - says "software channel: reteu".
The information on the package of my phone says XT1965-3.
I flashed this image already, the result is a 'working' system except for the message at the start "Your device has loaded a different operating system." .
NesNol said:
Thank you very much!
I guess that the software channel was reteu.
A second moto g7 phone I bought - and is unmodified - says "software channel: reteu".
The information on the package of my phone says XT1965-3.
I flashed this image already, the result is a 'working' system except for the message at the start "Your device has loaded a different operating system." .
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This will get rid of that message we all got too:
[Bootlogo] Modded Bootlogo from unlocked bootloader
The new RETEU stock version was just updated in last few days, before that not available and you could have used the RETAIL channel that I mentioned above, it worked fine for several users on RETEU channel.
Dahenjo said:
This will get rid of that message we all got too:
The new RETEU stock version was just updated in last few days, before that not available and you could have used the RETAIL channel that I mentioned above, it worked fine for several users on RETEU channel.
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Get rid of the message?
Does that also mean that OTAs will work? That banking apps will not complain about the integrity of the system?
Thanks!
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Get rid of the message?
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Yes, you said: except for the message at the start "Your device has loaded a different operating system."
After unlocking bootloader there is some message like this on starting device, keep in mind we all got these too and everything is fine but we like to cover it up with a different bootlogo, just looks better that is its only purpose. This message is because you also upgraded the firmware, meaning it's not really a different OS but only a different version of your correct OS.
Does that also mean that OTAs will work? That banking apps will not complain about the integrity of the system?
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For G7 Plus we are not getting the OTAs properly after unlocking or rooting, I was originally rooted on PPW29.98-28 and repeatedly got the notifications of upgrading to 29.98-66-2 but it kept failing, the only way to stop it was freezing the Moto Update Process using Titanium Backup. So my only remaining option to upgrade was to fastboot flash the full firmware, as you just did, it wipes your data but gets you to the same place.
With future updates we may be able to capture them and then a dev can make them into a TWRP flashable zip with no wiping of internal data. We had that on G5 Plus which was a nice thing and they are still doing that. But until that might happen the best we can do is the same for now - when your channel has an update just get it from lolinet (these are all official stock firmwares there) and fastboot flash after backing up your data.
Usually it is more from the rooting (if you did that too) that may mess up your banking or other apps, but in Magisk there are settings that may work on that, you'll just have to try and see but there are mixed results. My choice is to not use banking apps on my devices anyway even if not unlocked or rooted, I just do it from home on a computer that I won't forget and leave out in public somewhere. :crying:
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Hi,
thank you very much for your elaborate answer!
I will come back on it soon.
Nes
Dahenjo said:
Yes, you said: except for the message at the start "Your device has loaded a different operating system."
After unlocking bootloader there is some message like this on starting device, keep in mind we all got these too and everything is fine but we like to cover it up with a different bootlogo, just looks better that is its only purpose. This message is because you also upgraded the firmware, meaning it's not really a different OS but only a different version of your correct OS.
For G7 Plus we are not getting the OTAs properly after unlocking or rooting, I was originally rooted on PPW29.98-28 and repeatedly got the notifications of upgrading to 29.98-66-2 but it kept failing, the only way to stop it was freezing the Moto Update Process using Titanium Backup. So my only remaining option to upgrade was to fastboot flash the full firmware, as you just did, it wipes your data but gets you to the same place.
With future updates we may be able to capture them and then a dev can make them into a TWRP flashable zip with no wiping of internal data. We had that on G5 Plus which was a nice thing and they are still doing that. But until that might happen the best we can do is the same for now - when your channel has an update just get it from lolinet (these are all official stock firmwares there) and fastboot flash after backing up your data.
Usually it is more from the rooting (if you did that too) that may mess up your banking or other apps, but in Magisk there are settings that may work on that, you'll just have to try and see but there are mixed results. My choice is to not use banking apps on my devices anyway even if not unlocked or rooted, I just do it from home on a computer that I won't forget and leave out in public somewhere. :crying:
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So you expect that in future my phone will be OK again? And receive OTAs while having Magisk installed.
I tried indeed to Magisk my phone, as I did with my old OnePlus One.
Which leads to TWRP, but then I discovered that the recovery has disappeared on this Moto!?
Then I was lost, and read about A/B and treble(?).
Concerning the banking applications: Even if I handle the banking transactions on my Mac, I still need the banking app on my phone for authentication.
Which is also true for accessing my medical data (GP, hospitals, etc), insurance companies, taxes, etc.
Last question: Is there a full description of how to magisk my phone?
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I have replied to this messages twice.
None has arrived?!
Nes
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Dahenjo said:
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I have replied to this message twice.
None has arrived?!
Nes
NesNol said:
So you expect that in future my phone will be OK again? And receive OTAs while having Magisk installed.
I tried indeed to Magisk my phone, as I did with my old OnePlus One.
Which leads to TWRP, but then I discovered that the recovery has disappeared on this Moto!?
Then I was lost, and read about A/B and treble(?).
Concerning the banking applications: Even if I handle the banking transactions on my Mac, I still need the banking app on my phone for authentication.
Which is also true for accessing my medical data (GP, hospitals, etc), insurance companies, taxes, etc.
Last question: Is there a full description of how to magisk my phone?
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Sorry not to reply yet, I sometimes have other things going on besides my phone. Also I thought I gave you a good answer on the situation, based on what I know as just another user (not a dev, not with Moto).
Yes, there have been changes since your last phone, it was the same for me. So it's good to find out as much as possible before deciding to unlock & root again, because the results may not be like before. We used to unlock and flash TWRP directly but we can't do that now or maybe brick the phone. It is always the risk when choosing not to remain fully stock/locked/etc as when you bought it, and with that is a responsibility to do the research first and not just expect other users to tell you every step.
So I don't know if things will change, but for now we can't get OTAs anymore after unlocking. For me I didn't mind and I am willing to upgrade manually if that let's me work with the device the way I like with root & using custom ROMs etc. I didn't plan to ever go back to how I bought it and don't need banking apps or other types that rooting might mess up. For others that may not be the case so they must learn the situation then decide for themselves.
As for installing Magisk, now we have TWRP working enough to just put the Magisk zip on your SD card and install it in TWRP. Before we had a functional TWRP we had another method by installing Magisk Manager and using it to patch the boot.img then fastboot flash that, but it's not needed anymore since TWRP, just do it the old way now.
Flashing the roms from lolinet, in my case ( RETEU[/URL) is a complete reset of the phone, I assume.
To flash, these steps should be right:
Copying the firmware to sdcard.
Boot in TWRP
Flashing the lolinet firmware.
Delete Dalvik Cache.
Should TWRP and Magisk be reinstalled immedeately after this procedure? Or renew the developer mode, reinstall twrp and magisk?
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Flashing the roms from lolinet, in my case RETEU is a complete reset of the phone, I assume.
To flash, these steps should be right:
Copying the firmware to sdcard.
Boot in TWRP
Flashing the lolinet firmware.
Delete Dalvik Cache.
Should TWRP and Magisk be reinstalled immedeately after this procedure? Or renew the developer mode, reinstall twrp and magisk?
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It won't work to flash full firmware in TWRP, so far the only way is using fastboot with phone connected to a computer in bootloader (unlocked) mode. Unzip firmware into your fastboot/ADB folder and also the batch file available in this thread, then run the batch file.
Yes this will reset/wipe your phone (except for SD) so backup your data first, and it will be like when you first bought it. You can reinstall TWRP and then Magisk, but boot to system first and set things up including enabling USB debugging setting in developer options again.
I am going to try and update now as the notifications are much too annoying.
Moto G7 Plus - lake Stock rom / firmware download here
NesNol said:
Where can I find the stock rom?
Nes.
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Moto G7 Plus - lake
Download the Moto G7 Plus - lake stock firmware according to the Country/region/retail/carrier for example US Retail > T-Mobile, Verizon or Amazon, and everything is flashed through fastboot mode
XT1965-2 > https://boycracked.com/2019/02/11/official-motorola-moto-g7-plus-xt1965-2-stock-rom/
XT1965-3 > https://boycracked.com/2019/02/11/official-motorola-moto-g7-plus-xt1965-3-stock-rom/
XT1965-4 > https://boycracked.com/2019/02/11/official-motorola-moto-g7-plus-xt1965-4-stock-rom/
XT1965-6 > https://boycracked.com/2019/07/26/official-motorola-moto-g7-plus-xt1965-6-lake_retcn-stock-rom/
XT1965-9 > https://boycracked.com/2019/07/26/official-motorola-moto-g7-plus-xt1965-9-lake-stock-rom/
XT1965-T > https://boycracked.com/2019/07/26/o...-g7-plus-xt1965-t-lake-us-t-mobile-stock-rom/
Remove the line
'fastboot erase userdata'
from the flashROM.bat file and it won't factory reset. It will act like an upgrade.
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using XDA Labs
vickbuitenzorg said:
Moto G7 Plus - lake
Download the Moto G7 Plus - lake stock firmware according to the Country/region/retail/carrier for example US Retail > T-Mobile, Verizon or Amazon, and everything is flashed through fastboot mode
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Can I use a different retail code than current stock? My phone is XT1965-2, PPW29.98-28, RETLA. The system reminders are all in Spanish. Could I update to PPW29.98-66, EEGB (UK English) without a problem?
Also, if this is possible, could I update by removing the 'fastboot erase userdata' line from the BAT file, or, due to the language change, would I need to leave that line and do a factory reset?

ATT G8x Volte/Vowifi FIx for multiple Carriers

So to use this, you will need to be bootloader unlocked, magisk rooted, and twrp installed, DM Verity Disabled this is a must!!(its always good to make a nandroid before making any changes on your phone). What this will do is more or less provision your Lg G8x to your Desired Carrier, it will also let you change your apns, so you have volte working and also the data indicator will change to match the carrier. WIfi calling is working on tmobile, will need someone to test other carriers.
There seems to be confusion , this is only for the Stock rom. this will do nothing for GSI roms.
Instructions:
1.Extract to Content of zip to Sdcard
2.Make a copy/backup of your own files: Go to twrp and backup your product partition and your op configs in case you need to restore them
3.Copy and paste the files from my zip to:
/product/op/config
and this single file cust.prop to /product/op
make sure permissions are 644.
4.Reboot your device it should now be provisioned to your Desired Carrier.
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Download
Sprint Untested
SPR-VOLTE-FIX
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
T-Mobile
Tmo-VOLTE-VOWIFI-FIx-G8x
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
VZW Untested
VZW-VOLTE-FIX
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
Credits:
vl48 this guy is awesome, and also very patient an expert in lg devices.
Can you write a guide for ATT LG G8X (LMG850UM) on
How to bootloader unlocked, magisk rooted, and twrp installed, DM Verity Disabled? It's confusing which method is valid and which files to use.
e20140 said:
Can you write a guide for ATT LG G8X (LMG850UM) on
How to bootloader unlocked, magisk rooted, and twrp installed, DM Verity Disabled? It's confusing which method is valid and which files to use.
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There is one already made, you just need the correct twrp from telegram
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There is one already made, you just need the correct twrp from telegram
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Why not post on xda? Is everyone switching to telegram? I've read everything on xda and don't see a specific method to unlock bootloader+twrp+DM but a few failed attempts on ATT version of the G8X. I only see working solution for India, Europe, and Sprint Models. You are the only one that has successfully unlock it. I am sure more people will need help as 3G is going away and we need Volte working on this phone.
well the basic gist of it is:
This will WIpe Your Phone, make sure to backup first.
Cant post the recovery zip, but pm il send it to you. i will move this to a proper thread later today. and better formatted
1.install qpst/qualcom driver or use windows update ones
2. download firehose uncompress it somewere on your pc
3.download g8x twrp and magisk 20.4 zip also the dm verity zip
also make sure to grab the eng abl for the g8x(eng bootloader that will allow us to unlock).
4. enable oem unlock in developer settings
5. boot phone into edl mode
6.start qpst set storage type to ufs, slect built type, make sure it is flat build
7.Look for select programer then click browse, here you will chose the firehose file
8. click select port on qfil then double click 9008 com port were the phone is detected in edl mode
9.now in qfil select tools then partition manager
10. when the list of partitions show up look for abl_a,abl_b,modem a/b, and modemst1 and 2, you will right click each of them and click manage partition data then read data, this will back them up to your computer(be very careful you can wipe your whole phone if you click in the wrong place)
11.after you back up everything select load img and flash abl_a to Abl_a and abl_b. after this unplug phone and boot into bootloader mode.
To boot into bootloader mode turn off your phone and hold volm down and plug in your usb cable, this should boot it into bootloader mode .
12. if you see text that says you active boot slot, you now have successfully flashed the eng bootloader witch will allow you to unlock the bootloader.
13. now while the phone is pluged into your computer you will open a adb window and type fastboot oem unlock , the phone will ask you to agree to unlock the bootloader, select yes.
14.after this reboot your phone into edl mode, reflash your backup abl_a to abl_a and abl_b, this will restore stock bootloader you wont have fastboot anymore but no worries, also you can flash your stock rooted boot.img to boot_a and boot_b.
15. After you reboot into android, install magisk manager, flash the g8x twrp zip and without reboot, also flash magisk 20.04 zip, if you do not do it this way you will break your boot.img and have issues, like freezing system.
16 now reboot to recovery wipe data then reboot and flash the dm verity disabler to disable encryption. after this create a nandroid backup, then just reboot back to system and enjoy.
17. profit
Nice
I need to return my G8X since it has the latest 20g firmware. If anyone wants me to try or test something, please let me know before it's going back.
e20140 said:
Nice
I need to return my G8X since it has the latest 20g firmware. If anyone wants me to try or test something, please let me know before it's going back.
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why 0o with gpst and firehose you can root bl unlock any att g8x, unless there something im not aware of?
I post the short error log here. The firehose we got can't read the partitions correctly. Maybe the mappings are different, IDK? If you want to read the full log, let me know.
e20140 said:
I post the short error log here. The firehose we got can't read the partitions correctly. Maybe the mappings are different, IDK? If you want to read the full log, let me know.
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thats a driver error, you need to let windows install the driver from windows update or like i did use qpst on windows 7. i never got that erro fixed, so i just used windows 7 on a old laptop i have, and it works mint.
I don't have Window 7 to try but tried on other Win 10 PCs and Laptops, just no luck. I can use QPST to flash flat built on my G6 fine, really don't think it's driver issue.
e20140 said:
I don't have Window 7 to try but tried on other Win 10 PCs and Laptops, just no luck. I can use QPST to flash flat built on my G6 fine, really don't think it's driver issue.
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well thats the error i got, with my g8 and g8x on windows 10.
wangsu10 suggested the error could be installation selection option for the QCOMM driver. Need to be install as 2nd option " ETHERNET-DHCP". I already returned mine
Maybe you can try it on your Win10 and report back. If it works, we need to have it added to the OP for all others to see.
Thank you for sharing this. I have a sprint model that ended up with T-mobile provisioning after I boot loader unlocked it. The only issue I think I have at least the obvious is google messages will never verify and setup rcs. I suspect this will be permanent eventually as they begin to roll out their other layer of security for verifying that which would basically black list bootloader unlocked or rooted devices...will your files/instructions aid in any issues with RCS currently before before Google makes the final rollout?
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Thank you for sharing this. I have a sprint model that ended up with T-mobile provisioning after I boot loader unlocked it. The only issue I think I have at least the obvious is google messages will never verify and setup rcs. I suspect this will be permanent eventually as they begin to roll out their other layer of security for verifying that which would basically black list bootloader unlocked or rooted devices...will your files/instructions aid in any issues with RCS currently before before Google makes the final rollout?
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Thats an easy fix search for carrier services on play store , update it and see if chat features get enabled, I got rcs working just fine on att g8x bl unlocked and rooted ofc.
siulmagic said:
Thats an easy fix search for carrier services on play store , update it and see if chat features get enabled, I got rcs working just fine on att g8x bl unlocked and rooted ofc.
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Yeah I did this, and by default it was already installed. Still no luck. I tried clearing data while on airplane mode everything. Nothing works yet.
@siulmagic where is the twrp image for the g8x? Did they pull it down?
nate0 said:
@siulmagic where is the twrp image for the g8x? Did they pull it down?
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the one here never worked properlly, if you want a working one join telegram and i can send it to you,.
nate0 said:
Yeah I did this, and by default it was already installed. Still no luck. I tried clearing data while on airplane mode everything. Nothing works yet.
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there is another app that needs updated i forgot witch one it was.
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the one here never worked properlly, if you want a working one join telegram and i can send it to you,.
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Newbie to Telegram, how does one find the group please?
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Newbie to Telegram, how does one find the group please?
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Question Updating Stock OnePlus ROM if unlocked bootloader

Hey folks,
So somehow when unlocking my bootloader with the unlock_key/code from OnePlus, I switched the ROM from the T-Mobile variant to the stock OnePlus variant. I may have corrupted/wiped one of the two slots and gotten lucky, that was months ago and I've forgotten.
Mostly I wanted to confirm an unlocked bootloader in the event there is a stable and up-to-date ROM made available on this device. It's my primary phone and I don't want to be alpha testing updates, so I'm happy with the stock OnePlus OS.
However, my device won't apply updates. I'm NOT rooted, though the bootloader is unlocked. What are my options for applying updates?
Do I need to re-enable bootloader via adb, which will likely wipe the OS and require re-configuration of all my apps and settings? If I apply root (and wipe-OS), can the root receive updates easily?
Been about two months now without the latest security patch, things could be worse but I definitely want to update!
ANy thoughts are appreciated, thanks!
lifebringer123 said:
Hey folks,
So somehow when unlocking my bootloader with the unlock_key/code from OnePlus, I switched the ROM from the T-Mobile variant to the stock OnePlus variant. I may have corrupted/wiped one of the two slots and gotten lucky, that was months ago and I've forgotten.
Mostly I wanted to confirm an unlocked bootloader in the event there is a stable and up-to-date ROM made available on this device. It's my primary phone and I don't want to be alpha testing updates, so I'm happy with the stock OnePlus OS.
However, my device won't apply updates. I'm NOT rooted, though the bootloader is unlocked. What are my options for applying updates?
Do I need to re-enable bootloader via adb, which will likely wipe the OS and require re-configuration of all my apps and settings? If I apply root (and wipe-OS), can the root receive updates easily?
Been about two months now without the latest security patch, things could be worse but I definitely want to update!
ANy thoughts are appreciated, thanks!
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If you do a factory reset with the MSM tool you will get the T-Mobile ROM back and it will also relock the bootloader (and of course wipe all your apps and settings). You will definitely be able to get updates that way. I don't know if there is a way to get updates without wiping all of your data.
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If you do a factory reset with the MSM tool you will get the T-Mobile ROM back and it will also relock the bootloader (and of course wipe all your apps and settings). You will definitely be able to get updates that way. I don't know if there is a way to get updates without wiping all of your data.
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OK, thank you! I will give it a try eventually...
Any recommended ROMS that are lightweight but super stable and also regularly updated? Like LineageOS (which I believe is not updated for this phone)...
nothing beats stock in stability period. yes you can update vs stock OTA on unlocked bootloader
You can also update and receive OTA while rooted with magisk, my current method is here:
1) click "try again." click "resume" which may or may not reboot the device.
2) adb reboot fastboot
3) fastboot boot previous_magiskpatched_boot.img
4) find active slot with adb shell /bin/getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix
5) dd
if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_a_or_b of=/sdcard/Download/boot.img to backup stock boot.img
6) direct install magisk, reboot
7) repeat step 5 to backup patched boot.img
8) adb pull sdcard/Download patched and stock.img
towardsdawn said:
You can also update and receive OTA while rooted with magisk, my current method is here:
1) click "try again." click "resume" which may or may not reboot the device.
2) adb reboot fastboot
3) fastboot boot previous_magiskpatched_boot.img
4) find active slot with adb shell /bin/getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix
5) dd
if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_a_or_b of=/sdcard/Download/boot.img to backup stock boot.img
6) direct install magisk, reboot
7) repeat step 5 to backup patched boot.img
8) adb pull sdcard/Download patched and stock.img
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thanks!
Ytube21 said:
nothing beats stock in stability period. yes you can update vs stock OTA on unlocked bootloader
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Are you saying that if I re-lock my bootloader, it will NOT wipe my OS/factory reset, and I'll be able to update the OS via OTA updates?
Remember, bootloader is unlocked but I'm on the stock ROM (not the T-Mobile ROM, though this is the physical T-Mobile variant).
lifebringer123 said:
Are you saying that if I re-lock my bootloader, it will NOT wipe my OS/factory reset, and I'll be able to update the OS via OTA updates?
Remember, bootloader is unlocked but I'm on the stock ROM (not the T-Mobile ROM, though this is the physical T-Mobile variant).
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Hello there, lifebringer123.
I believe Ytube21 made a grammatical error in his response to you. I believe what he intended to imply was that, with an unlocked bootloader, you can install OTA updates on the stock ROM.
Because the phone will be transitioning from a non-assured software integrity state and unprotected personal data condition to a guaranteed software integrity state and protected data condition, relocking the bootloader will result in a factory reset to ensure no trace of a root related process capable of accessing /data.
Since I assume you don't have unlocked firmware, I'm guessing you don't have the "Local upgrade" option in settings (Settings -> System -> System update -> Gear settings icon in top right corner -> Local upgrade), which means you're missing out on the most direct and authentic way of installing OTA updates.
However, I have another idea in mind, which I'm not sure will work, but could if your circumstances allow it. Is it possible to install the most recent OnePlus Nord N200 OTA update after flashing TWRP?
Here's what I'm thinking:
1. Download the most appropriate TWRP image (Current most recent TWRP for OnePlus Nord N200)
2. Boot OnePlus Nord N200 into bootloader (adb reboot bootloader while the device is on, or, while the device is off, hold the volume down and power key for a while, release the power button when the OnePlus logo comes up (but keep pressing the volume down button), go appropriately through the menu (select suitable language, then choose Advanced -> Reboot to fastboot)
3. Ensure that fastboot detects your OnePlus Nord N200 (fastboot devices)
4. Momentarily boot into recovery (fastboot boot NameOfRecoveryHere.img (This will only boot the recovery, not install it)
5. Flash the desired OTA update .zip file using the recovery and reboot
Note: Your build number will be useful for me to point you in the right direction for finding the appropriate .zip for the OTA update (Step 5)
Apart from the way described above, I'm very confident you won't be able to properly apply updates without wiping your phone. I would suggest just backing up your phone (Save anything you want to preserve) to a secure location and then following the procedures mentioned by towardsdawn of utilizing MSM tools to restore the T-Mobile ROM.
If you have any questions or issues, please let me know.
Aselloph said:
Hello there, lifebringer123.
I believe Ytube21 made a grammatical error in his response to you. I believe what he intended to imply was that, with an unlocked bootloader, you can install OTA updates on the stock ROM.
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The OS notices the OTA updates, but it cannot apply/install them no matter what I do to try.
Aselloph said:
Because the phone will be transitioning from a non-assured software integrity state and unprotected personal data condition to a guaranteed software integrity state and protected data condition, relocking the bootloader will result in a factory reset to ensure no trace of a root related process capable of accessing /data.
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Makes sense; thanks.
Aselloph said:
Since I assume you don't have unlocked firmware, I'm guessing you don't have the "Local upgrade" option in settings (Settings -> System -> System update -> Gear settings icon in top right corner -> Local upgrade), which means you're missing out on the most direct and authentic way of installing OTA updates.
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That is correct; I don't have that option. I also no longer have the "T-Mobile" Splash sceen on startup, my assumption since doing this earlier this year was that I may have wiped the t-mobile branded ROM variant, and the phone reverted to the "slot B" stock variant. But I could be wrong. In any case...
Aselloph said:
However, I have another idea in mind, which I'm not sure will work, but could if your circumstances allow it. Is it possible to install the most recent OnePlus Nord N200 OTA update after flashing TWRP?
Here's what I'm thinking:
1. Download the most appropriate TWRP image (Current most recent TWRP for OnePlus Nord N200)
2. Boot OnePlus Nord N200 into bootloader (adb reboot bootloader while the device is on, or, while the device is off, hold the volume down and power key for a while, release the power button when the OnePlus logo comes up (but keep pressing the volume down button), go appropriately through the menu (select suitable language, then choose Advanced -> Reboot to fastboot)
3. Ensure that fastboot detects your OnePlus Nord N200 (fastboot devices)
4. Momentarily boot into recovery (fastboot boot NameOfRecoveryHere.img (This will only boot the recovery, not install it)
5. Flash the desired OTA update .zip file using the recovery and reboot
Note: Your build number will be useful for me to point you in the right direction for finding the appropriate .zip for the OTA update (Step 5)
Apart from the way described above, I'm very confident you won't be able to properly apply updates without wiping your phone. I would suggest just backing up your phone (Save anything you want to preserve) to a secure location and then following the procedures mentioned by towardsdawn of utilizing MSM tools to restore the T-Mobile ROM.
If you have any questions or issues, please let me know.
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Model DE2118
Build 11.0.1.9.DE18CB
ONE PLUS Nord N200 5G
(dre8t, but unlocked bootloader via unlock_code.bin)
I would give that a whirl if you could point me to the current OTA update .zip package. However, I bookmarked that TWRP thread months ago, but it still hasn't been updated, and I never did get it working correctly. But I'll try it. If it works and the manual OTA update .zip is only monthly/quarterly, the inconvenience is not severe. Still, I'm not using root or any custom ROM at the moment, so I should really go back to a locked bootloader so I can receive OTA updates, and suck up the loss of a few hours of restoring settings/apps...
Again (for all on thread), if there is a solid Custom ROM which regularly gets security updates, please point me to that thread/ROM! The
Thank you so much for your time!
Successful conversion of N200 5G from T-Mo to OEM without MSM tool! (Credit to Summersofar)
Hey there. i'm a new XDA Member myself. i've been mostly stalking these forums for the N200 Ever since people started the root phase and twrp projects for codename HOLI. but i'm here to convert @summersofar's guide in order to make it more...
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Try re-doing it. First, use MSM tool to return to Tmo, then unlock the bootloader again, then follow that guide.
It should completely fix your broken slots. And yes, my phone is rebranded, and it can apply updates perfectly.
I'm even rooted.
justauserthatusesaphone said:
Successful conversion of N200 5G from T-Mo to OEM without MSM tool! (Credit to Summersofar)
Hey there. i'm a new XDA Member myself. i've been mostly stalking these forums for the N200 Ever since people started the root phase and twrp projects for codename HOLI. but i'm here to convert @summersofar's guide in order to make it more...
forum.xda-developers.com
Try re-doing it. First, use MSM tool to return to Tmo, then unlock the bootloader again, then follow that guide.
It should completely fix your broken slots. And yes, my phone is rebranded, and it can apply updates perfectly.
I'm even rooted.
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Thanks! When OTA updates end for our OS, in 1-2 years, what will you do? Switch phones, or do you think you have a custom ROM/OS that sounds stable enough?
I'll try the MSM tool, debate rooted or not, then report back...
Thanks again all!
lifebringer123 said:
Thanks! When OTA updates end for our OS, in 1-2 years, what will you do? Switch phones, or do you think you have a custom ROM/OS that sounds stable enough?
I'll try the MSM tool, debate rooted or not, then report back...
Thanks again all!
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you're welcome, sorry for being late lol
after 2-3 years, ill probably keep this phone and install lineageos or pixel experience (that is, if it gets support)
although by that time, the trade in value is probably 2 dollars so I'll use it if i ever get into android development.
Any word on custom ROMs for this like Lineage OS or Pixel Experience?

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