Heisenberg's How-To Guide For Beginners
Nexus 6P
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Intro
This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the Nexus 6P. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
If you're unsure about something please read the FAQ section in post #3 before creating a post to ask a question.
Prerequisites
Always update your phone to the latest build available before starting the unlocking/rooting process. This guide is always current/correct as per the requirements of the most recent build available.
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides.
Google have finally decided to allow us to install adb & fastboot without needing to install the entire Android SDK. Hurrah! What does this mean for you? Much less mucking around. Grab the appropriate version for your OS:
Platform tools for Windows | Google USB driver for Windows
Platform tools for Linux
Platform tools for Mac
Main Page
Simply download and extract the archive (and follow the linked instructions for the Google USB Driver for Windows). Once you've extracted the download you should have a platform-tools folder, within that folder you should see fastboot and adb. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into the bootloader (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
Please see older method for installing adb/fastboot here:
You must have Java installed and up to date in order to use the SDK Manager, please ensure that this is taken care of before installing the SDK.
Please do not install adb/fastboot via any means other than the Android SDK, using other tools (like Minimal adb & fastboot) can lead to an outdated setup and various problems with flashing. You've been warned, other tools will not be supported in this thread.
Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library, Google USB Driver
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into the bootloader (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Quick Tips
How to boot into the bootloader:
Power off your device. Once it's powered off hold power + volume down and the phone will boot into the bootloader. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the bootloader directly from Android (root required).
How to boot into recovery:
Boot into the bootloader (see above), use the volume keys to scroll through the options and use the power button to select the recovery mode option. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the recovery directly from Android (root required).
Index
Post #1
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
3. How To Decrypt Your Data Partition
4. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
5. How To Make An EFS Backup With TWRP Recovery
6. How To Root
Post #2
7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
8. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
9. How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM
10. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock)
11. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock But Leaving Internal Storage Intact)
12. How To ADB Sideload an incremental OTA update package.
13. How To ADB Sideload a full OTA update package.
14. How To Update To Android 7.0 Nougat
FAQ can be found in post #3!
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
Go into Settings/About Phone, scroll down and click on “build number†continuously until you see a toast notification telling you that you've enabled Developer Options. Go back to your Settings menu and enter Developer Options, scroll down and click on the “Enable OEM Unlock†checkbox, also make sure you enable USB Debugging while you're in the Developer Options menu.
Power off your phone then boot into the bootloader (power + volume down).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue the unlock command:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should now see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to confirm if you're sure you want to go ahead.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Allow everything to go ahead and once finished you can disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, each time your phone boots up you'll be greeted with a warning that says "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader". This is nothing to worry about, it's normal to see this when you have an unlocked bootloader. You can't remove it, as long as your bootloader is unlocked it will stay there.
Important: do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see section 10 of this guide for full instructions on how to return to stock.
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
Download the latest TWRP Recovery.
Make sure you check the md5 of the file to verify its integrity (where possible).
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Boot into the bootloader. Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(The recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Use the volume keys to scroll and power key to select the Reboot Bootloader option. Once the phone has booted back into the bootloader you can use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to boot into your newly flashed recovery. It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
When TWRP boots up you'll be asked whether you want to allow system modifications or to keep it read-only, choose to allow system modifications, there's no benefit to keeping it read-only.
On Nougat you need to flash SuperSU after booting into TWRP otherwise TWRP won't stick (see section 6).
Do not flash the version of SuperSU that TWRP offers to flash for you in order to give you root, it is not compatible and will cause problems. When you attempt to reboot out of TWRP it will tell you that it's detecting that you don't have root and it will offer to root for you, skip past this.
3. How To Decrypt Your Data Partition
This is no longer necessary as long as you use TWRP 2.8.7.1 or newer, unless you are using the Android N developer preview, in which case you must decrypt.
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
TWRP recovery cannot decrypt your data partition at this stage. In order for TWRP to be able to read/write on your data partition (to root or create a nandroid backup) you will need to format it, a format will remove encryption.
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter this command:
Code:
fastboot format userdata
Please note: this will erase all user data from the device!
Once the process has completed you can either reboot normally:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Or you can reboot back to the bootloader in order to undertake another task:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
4. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Warning: before you make a backup with TWRP you must remove all lockscreen security. If you do not do this you will not be able to unlock your device after restoring your backup (entering your pin will result in an "incorrect pin" message), you'll be forced to perform a factory reset to boot into Android. To remove lockscreen security go to Settings>Security>Screen Lock and set it to swipe/none.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
Boot into TWRP and select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boor boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
Note: If you happened to forget to remove lockscreen security (PIN/Pattern/Fingerprint) before creating your backup, and you cannot get into your OS after restoring, you can do the following to fix the issue. Boot into TWRP and use the built in file manager to delete /data/sytem/locksettings.db. This should be enough to get you into your OS again. If it isn't you can also try deleting /data/system/locksettings.db-shm and /data/system/locksettings.db-wal. If this still doesn't fix your issue you can delete /data/system/gatekeeper.password.key and /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key.
5. How To Make An EFS Backup With TWRP Recovery
An EFS backup is very important to have, if your EFS partition becomes corrupt you will have no IMEI, and therefore will not be able to use the phone as a phone. Making an EFS backup is insurance against this catastrophic event. Without a backup, restoring your EFS can be extremely difficult or impossible. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
Boot into TWRP and select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, make sure only the EFS box is selected, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few seconds. Keep a copy of the backup on your phone and also keep another copy somewhere safe.
6. How To Root
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Download the latest root version (Magisk, SuperSU) of your choosing to your phone:
Magisk Stable
Magisk Beta
SuperSU Stable
SuperSU Beta
Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the install menu.
Navigate to where you have the root zip stored on your internal storage and select it.
Swipe to install.
Once the zip has installed you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.
Do not flash the version of SuperSU that TWRP offers to flash for you in order to give you root, it is not compatible and will cause problems. When you attempt to reboot out of TWRP it will tell you that it's detecting that you don't have root and it will offer to root for you, skip past this. You do have root, ignore this every time it comes up.
FAQ can be found in post #3!
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7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device. You'll also need to find out what build your ROM is based on and download the vendor image for that build, you'll find the latest in my index here.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your internal storage and select it. You can hit the "add more zips" button now to queue up your gapps package to be flashed after the ROM zip.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
Hit the home button once everything has finished installing.
Install the appropriate vendor image.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Click the "install image" button in the bottom-right corner.
Navigate to where you have the vendor image stored on your internal storage and select it.
You'll now be asked which partition to flash the image to, select vendor.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed all necessary zips/images you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button and you'll boot into your new ROM.
8. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
A custom kernel can open up a new level of control over your device, such as overclocking/underclocking, undervolting, changing governors, changing I/O schedulers, adjusting colour calibrations, adjusting sound calibrations, and many other options.
Download a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
Check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Enter TWRP recovery.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to the kernel and select it.
Swipe to install.
You'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button.
Once your phone has booted up you can use a kernel tuning app to change governors, I/O scheduler, clock speed, and other options. Some of the popular kernel apps are Kernel Auditor, Trickster Mod, No Frills, Kernel Tuner, and many more.
9. How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This method does not wipe your data, so you will keep your apps and settings. You should have no problems, however, if you experience problems you may need to perform a factory reset and flash again. Make a backup first and transfer it to your PC.
Download the latest build via the appropriate factory images for your model (Nexus 6P/Angler) here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img (not present on Android 7.1.2 and above)
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Once all operations are complete you can reboot the device.
You'll have to flash SuperSU again now, plus add any mods that you previously had.
10. How To Flash The Factory Images (And Return To Stock)
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This section will explain how to return the phone to be like it was when it came out of the box. This will wipe everything from the phone. If you wish to flash the factory images without wiping your personal data from the internal storage please move on to the next section.
Go to Settings/Backup & Reset and perform a factory data reset. This will remove all of your user data from the device (apps, settings, photos, music, etc).
Download the appropriate factory images for your model here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img (not present on Android 7.1.2 and above)
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
If you wish to you can also relock the bootloader with this command:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
(This command will wipe all user data from the device)
Important: do not lock the bootloader unless you have first flashed the stock images. Locking the bootloader while you have a custom recovery installed can result in a brick. Please also note that the locking procedure will wipe all user data from the device.
Once all operations are complete you can reboot the device.
11. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock But Leaving Internal Storage Intact)
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This section will explain how to return the phone to be like it was when it came out of the box, except it will not wipe any of your personal data (photos, music, etc) from the internak storage.
Download the appropriate factory images for your model here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img (not present on Android 7.1.2 and above)
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the wipe menu, select advanced wipe, check only the data box and swipe to wipe.
Go to the TWRP main menu and enter the reboot menu, select bootloader. The phone will now boot into the bootloader, once it has you can connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
12. How To ADB Sideload an incremental OTA update package.
Prerequisites: Completely stock setup (the only modification allowed on the phone is the unlocked bootloader).
Download the appropriate OTA zip from my index. OTA updates must be taken in order so you must select the right zip. For example, if you're currently on the MMB29Q build you must select the MMB29Q --> MHC19I zip. The filename will be quite long so to make things easier you can rename it to something easier. For the purposes of this guide let's say we'll rename it to "ota.zip". Place the file in your fastboot folder on your PC.
Boot into the bootloader, use the volume buttons to scroll the options and use the power button to select recovery mode.
Once the phone has booted into the stock recovery (you should see Andy Android with an exclamation mark) hold power and tap volume up to get into the recovery menu. Use the volume buttons to scroll and use the power button (you might need to hold it) to select "apply update from adb".
On your PC navigate to your fastboot folder, hold shift and right-click your mouse, select "open command prompt here". Issue the following command:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
Wait for the operation to complete (it'll tell you once it's finished) and once it's all done you can reboot your phone, the first boot might take a while.
13. How To ADB Sideload a full OTA update package.
Prerequisites: Completely stock setup (the only modification allowed on the phone is the unlocked bootloader).
Download the OTA zip that you want to upgrade to from my index. You don't need to be on any specific build prior to flashing a full OTA package. You can only move to a higher build though. The filename will be quite long so to make things easier you can rename it to something easier. For the purposes of this guide let's say we'll rename it to "fullota.zip". Place the file in your fastboot folder on your PC.
Boot into the bootloader, use the volume buttons to scroll the options and use the power button to select recovery mode.
Once the phone has booted into the stock recovery (you should see Andy Android with an exclamation mark) hold power and tap volume up to get into the recovery menu. Use the volume buttons to scroll and use the power button (you might need to hold it) to select "apply update from adb".
On your PC navigate to your fastboot folder, hold shift and right-click your mouse, select "open command prompt here". Issue the following command:
Code:
adb sideload fullota.zip
Wait for the operation to complete (it'll tell you once it's finished) and once it's all done you can reboot your phone, the first boot might take a while.
14. How To Update To Android 7.0 Nougat
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This method does not wipe your data, so you will keep your apps and settings. You should have no problems, however, if you experience problems you may need to perform a factory reset and flash again. Make a backup first and transfer it to your PC.
Download the Nougat factory images for your model (Nexus 6P/Angler) here.
Unzip the angler-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\angler\).
Once unzipped you should have a folder named angler-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\angler\images\:
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
(Please note that radio and bootloader naming changes from build to build so the filenames and below commands will change with them)
Within C:\angler\angler-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-angler-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\angler\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\angler\images\ you should have the following files:
android-info.txt
boot.img
bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
cache.img
radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
recovery.img
system.img
userdata.img
vendor.img
Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
You can skip flashing the recovery if you wish, but even if you do the stock recovery may be patched on the first boot anyway. So you'll need to flash TWRP and SuperSU again if you need/want those, as well as any other system modifications you may have had.
Note: Do not flash the userdata.img
Once all commands/flashes are complete you can reboot the device:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You'll have to flash SuperSU again now, plus add any mods that you previously had.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I boot into the bootloader?
Power off your device. Once it's powered off hold power + volume down and the phone will boot into the bootloader. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]adb reboot bootloader[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the bootloader directly from Android (root required).
2. How do I boot into recovery?
Boot into the bootloader (see above), use the volume keys to scroll through the options and use the power button to select the recovery mode option. You can also use the following adb command:
Code:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]adb reboot recovery[/INDENT]
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You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the recovery directly from Android (root required).
3. When issuing the fastboot flashing unlock command it doesn't work, I only get a list of possible commands. What's going on?
This is usually due to having an outdated adb/fastboot setup. If you installed adb/fastboot by any means other than via the Android SDK this is probably the cause. Visit the prerequisites section in the beginning of this guide to properly install adb/fastboot and ensure that it's up to date.
4. After unlocking the bootloader I get a message that says "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader". What's going on? Can I get rid of it?
This is nothing to worry about, it's normal to see this when you have an unlocked bootloader. You can't remove it, as long as your bootloader is locked it will stay there.
5. How do I take an OTA or update if I have root or other system modifications on the stock ROM?
You can't take an OTA update while you have root or any system modifications. You'd need to use fastboot to flash the system, boot, and recovery images. It's much easier to just flash the newer build with fastboot, see section 9 of this guide for full instructions.
6. Does taking an OTA update wipe my user data?
No, it doesn't.
7. Do I need to make an EFS backup?
Yes. Absolutely yes. An EFS backup is extremely important, if your EFS partition becomes corrupt your IMEI will disappear and you will not be able to use the phone as a phone. Without a backup it can be extremely difficult (or impossible) to restore your EFS.
8. Do I need to flash the userdata.img from the factory images?
You should never flash the userdata image. It doesn't take into consideration the storage capacity of the device and always allocates 32gb of storage. This is ok for the 32gb model, but for the 64gb and 128gb models you'll end up with much less storage capacity than you should have. If you wish to wipe your internal storage you'd use the following command instead:
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works great
The_android_Modder said:
works great
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Lol, how?
Heisenberg said:
Lol, how?
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Magic
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lmao
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He must be from the future...
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thank you for the morning lolz
If we wanted, could we just go to step 4, and not do the rest? I.e just root stock and leave it as is?
Is that safe?
If it is, can I flash a rom on later?
Thanks
(I know the device isn't out yet, just getting prepared for it.)
tf2manu994 said:
If we wanted, could we just go to step 4, and not do the rest? I.e just root stock and leave it as is?
Is that safe?
If it is, can I flash a rom on later?
Thanks
(I know the device isn't out yet, just getting prepared for it.)
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No, because you need a custom recovery in order to flash SuperSU, and you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery. Why not just unlock the bootloader?
Heisenberg said:
No, because you need a custom recovery in order to flash SuperSU, and you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery. Why not just unlock the bootloader?
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Ah you misunderstood me, I mean like do all steps upto 4, and then not do the rest?
Sorry for misunderstanding
tf2manu994 said:
Ah you misunderstood me, I mean like do all steps upto 4, and then not do the rest?
Sorry for misunderstanding
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Ahh ok, now I understand. Yes of course, they're not actually steps that all need to be completed, they're just numbered sections. So if all you want to achieve is to root your stock ROM then you only need to follow steps 1-4.
Hemm sorry but are we talking about a phone that doesn't exist?
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Hemm sorry but are we talking about a phone that doesn't exist?
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It certainly does exist, it just hasn't been released yet. And as it says in the OP these processes remain virtually unchanged from model to model in the Nexus line.
Heisenberg said:
It certainly does exist, it just hasn't been released yet. And as it says in the OP these processes remain virtually unchanged from model to model in the Nexus line.
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I hope that too!!!
Great Job
Thanks for your Hardwork:good:
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I see that there aren't detailed guides on how to install Cyanogen mod on Xperia U
I still got my bootloader locked, on the Cyanogen thread it doesn't say which kernel to flash, how to unlock bootloader..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
So. I Have CWM recovery installed, and locked bootloader. I am using Stock 4.0.3.
What do i have to do to get Cyanogen mod running on my Xperia U?
Please be as detailed as possible while explaining.(Thread to unlock bootloader. Thread for Cyanogen Kernel)
CM will work only on an unlocked bootloader unless specified otherwise You need to use FireDroid 1.3 as its the only CM working on Locked bootloader Just reboot into CWM and do the install + wipes as suggested by the thread Just comment back here if you need help
Cheers
Min3r said:
CM will work only on an unlocked bootloader unless specified otherwise You need to use FireDroid 1.3 as its the only CM working on Locked bootloader Just reboot into CWM and do the install + wipes as suggested by the thread Just comment back here if you need help
Cheers
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well look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
it sais for unlocked bootloader only.
but it doesn't say which kernel to use.
and there aren't any links on how to unlock the bootloader.
Ligux is also based on cm and basicly full cm but small extra options
And works on locked BL to
Its based on latest cm9 203
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
For unlock you can simply use flash tool just need root access and its easy
Sent from my ST25i
Go to Sony's unlock page to unlock ur bootloader
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2
unlock your bootloader by these ways-
1)install usb drivers of xperia u..
2)Download Fast Boot Package (With USB Drivers)
3)Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
3)Now Extract The Fastboot Package You’ve Just Downloaded.You Will Find 2 Folders Named As ‘fastboot’ & ‘usb_driver’.
4)Point Driver Installation Location To ‘usb_driver’ Folder.
5)Once Drivers Get Installed, Disconnect Xperia U From PC & Power On It.
6)Before Unlocking Bootloader, You Need To Check That if Your Device’s Bootloader Can Be Unlocked Or Not. For Checking Bootloader Status Dial *#*#7378423#*#* From Phone Dialer To Access Service Menu.Find Bootloader Unlock Status Over There. If It is Set To Yes Then Only You Can Unlock Your Device’s Bootloader Otherwise It’s Impossible To Unlock It.
7)After Verifying Bootloader Unlock Status Set To Yes, Go To Sony’s Official Bootloader Unlocking Site.
8)Scroll To The Bottom of The Page & Press Continue.
You Will be Prompted With The Message “Are You Sure ?”. Accept It By Clicking On “Yes I Am Sure”.(Assuming That You’ve Read It Properly). Then Accept The Legal Terms.
Now You’ll Get “Create Unlock Request” Page.Enter Your Name, Email Address & IMEI (Which You’ve Noted in Essential Steps Mentioned Above).
You’ll Now Get Unique Key Which Will Be Displayed On The Screen. Save It Safely As We Will Require It In Next Part Of The Article.
9)Open Command Prompt In Your Computer & Point/Set It’s Location To ‘fastboot’ Folder.
Again Connect Your Device To PC By Enabling Flash Mode On It..
10)Now In Command Prompt (CMD) Type The Following Command :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
11)If Value is Returned (It Should return 0.5), It Means Device is Connected Properly.
Type This Second Command Mentioned Below :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (on the place of KEY give the unique key you have got in step 8) and hit enter..
YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED.. :victory:
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Procedure to Install Cyanogenmod 9.3 on Sony Xperia U ST25i:
1)Custom Recovery like Clockworkmod must be installed in order flash this ROM.
2)Download latest Cyanogenmod 9.3 package from any site (Cyanogen10 has not yet been released for xperia u)
3)Download Google Add-on Apps (Gmail, Maps, GTalk, Play Store etc.) which are not present in ROM by default.
4)After downloading CM9.3 package, connect your device to PC. Enable mass storage mode on it. Now transfer ROM package & Google Apps to your device’s internal SD card.
Now disconnect the phone from computer. Boot in recovery mode on your phone. To do so, switch off the phone, switch it on again, when phone is restarting (during boot logo & LED turns blue), press Volume up button. Your phone will land in recovery mode.
5)Take a nandroid backup of your current ROM so that it can be restored back (in case if anything goes wrong). To backup your current ROM, select Backup and Restore option from the recovery mode & on next screen, select backup. Now It will make a nandroid backup of your whole system (excluding SD card). Wait for the backup process to get finished.
6)Now Select “install zip from sdcard” & then “choose zip from sdcard“. Navigate the ROM file (which you’ve transferred earlier) Select it & press on ‘Yes‘ to continue. ROM installation process will start.
Wait for the ROM to get installed. After ROM gets successfully installed, your phone will land in the recovery mode again.
(Optional) The same procedure you have to do for installation of Google Apps. (Just don’t do the above step i.e, wiping data after installation of Gapps). After you finished installation of Gapps, press back button to go to main menu of CWM.
7)Select wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partition to wipe all the data & caches from the phone memory respectively.
Select reboot system now from the recovery mode to Restart the phone. Switch off it again.Now download the ADB & fastboot files which we will need to flash the kernel image.
8)Extract above rar file to a convenient location/folder (Fastboot Folder).
Open Cyanogenmod 9.3 ROM package using WinRAR or 7-zip, extract boot.img file (which is nothing but a kernel) to any convenient location. (It is located in the root directory of the ROM).
Now move the kernel file (boot.img) where ADB & fastboot files are located.
9)On the phone (while switched off), enter into the fastboot mode. To do so, Connect your phone to the computer. While connecting press Volume up button to trigger fastboot mode.
10)Open the folder which contains ADB & Fastboot files.
Run commandprompt.bat file to open command prompt pointing to the ADB & Fastboot folder.
Type the following command in command prompt to flash the kernel file:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
11)Restart the phone by typing “fastboot reboot” (without quotes) in command prompt.
FINALLY YU WILL HAVE CYANOGEN9.3 CUSTOM ROM IN YOUR PHONE...:victory:
xnd_bogdan said:
I see that there aren't detailed guides on how to install Cyanogen mod on Xperia U
I still got my bootloader locked, on the Cyanogen thread it doesn't say which kernel to flash, how to unlock bootloader..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
So. I Have CWM recovery installed, and locked bootloader. I am using Stock 4.0.3.
What do i have to do to get Cyanogen mod running on my Xperia U?
Please be as detailed as possible while explaining.(Thread to unlock bootloader. Thread for Cyanogen Kernel)
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Requirements
1) CWM recovery
2) Unlocked bootloader
how to
1) Copy zip to sd
2) extract boot.img from the zip file
3) fastboot that img file viia flashtool
4) full wipe
5) now flash the zip file via cwm
6) reboot
This guide is for people who want a stock ROM strait from google without wiping their data and without relying on another dev to put together an update.zip to do the job.
Standard Disclaimer. You're responsible for your actions and your device. This guide just tells you what is possible. It is not as simple as booting to recovery and running an update.zip, but it will get the job done and it will be a fully factory system image with no modifications since you got it strait from google.
Pre-requisits:
Working ADB and fastboot and the ability to boot into the bootloader
A factory image from google for your device
A way to verify the MD5
A tool to extract the image files, I used 7 zip
Latest version of SuperSU
Optional:
Latest version of TWRP or your other favorite recovery
Begin:
Download the google factory image you want and verify the MD5.
Download the latest SuperSU and verify the MD5
Copy the SuperSU update zip to your device's sdcard
Extract/unzip the files from the google image until you get to the bootloader, flash scripts, and the image-xxxxxxxx-xxxx.zip file
Unzip the image-xxxxxxxx-xxxx.zip file as well. This file contains the individual images for boot, cache, recovery, system, and userdata
If you do not have fastboot in your command path, copy it to the folder that contains the bootloader and the individual images
Boot your device into bootloader mode
Open a command prompt or terminal and change to the directory where the bootloader image exists, run the below commands
Code:
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-manta-mantamf01.img (Verify that you have the right image name, it will be different for different devices)
fastboot reboot-bootloader
After a reboot your device should be back at the bootloader
Change to the directory where the individual images exist and run the below commands
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fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash system system.img
At this point you have a fully stock system image, now you will want to boot to a custom recovery and install SuperSU for root access
If you want to install a new custom recovery you should do so now
Use the volume keys on the device and boot into recovery
Install the SuperSU update zip you copied to the device earlier
Reboot and be patient. Eventually you should see the "Andorid is updating" dialog. Once it completes you'll have applied a complete google factory image with root to your device without wiping out your data.
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This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the OnePlus Two. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
[size=+1]Prerequisites[/size]:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
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adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You'll find universal adb/fastboot drivers here, download it and follow the installer, then reboot your PC.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into fastboot mode (power + volume up) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
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How To Unlock Your Bootloader
How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
How To Root Your Stock Rom
How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System
[SIZE=+1]1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader[/SIZE]
If you're on Hydrogen OS you'll need to go into Developer Options and enable unlocking first.
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume up).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
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fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
The device will now go through the automated unlocking process, just let it do its thing and it'll boot up into Android.
Depending on the model of your device you may be greeted with a screen displaying Chinese text after issuing the fastboot oem unlock command. This screen requires your input to continue, the top option translates to proceed and the bottom option translates to cancel. Choose the appropriate option.
Go back to fastboot mode and issue this command to ensure that it worked:
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fastboot oem device-info
You'll see multiple lines of text on the screen, this is the one you need to pay attention to:
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(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
As long as that says true you've successfully unlocked your bootloader.
You can now reboot your phone using this command:
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fastboot reboot
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
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Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader.
Download the recovery of your choice. Here's a link for official TWRP:
https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus2
Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(Replace <filename> with the actual filename of the recovery, the recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Wait for the recovery to flash, it'll only take a few seconds, you'll get a finished message in your command prompt window once it's done. It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Use the recovery button combo (power + volume down) to boot directly into recovery now, once you've booted into TWRP once you can reboot the phone as normal.
[SIZE=+1]3. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
[SIZE=+1]4. How To Root Your Stock Rom[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
First you need to download SuperSU.
Enter TWRP recovery via the advanced power menu (or power + volume down).
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have SuperSU stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed SuperSU you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.
[SIZE=+1]5. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
You will also need to install the appropriate gapps package directly after installing the ROM.
Once you've installed all necessary zips you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
[SIZE=+1]6. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A custom kernel can open up a new level of control over your device, such as overclocking/underclocking, undervolting, changing governors, changing I/O schedulers, adjusting colour calibrations, adjusting sound calibrations, and many other options.
Download a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
Check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Enter TWRP recovery.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to the kernel and select it.
Swipe to install.
You'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
Once your phone has booted up you can use a kernel tuning app to change governors, I/O scheduler, clock speed, and other options. Some of the popular kernel apps are Trickster Mod, No Frills, Kernel Tuner, Kernel Auditor, and many more.
[SIZE=+1]7. How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
There may come a time when you accidentally wipe your OS while trying to perform a basic cache wipe in recovery. Don't laugh, it can happen to the best of us. The best way to insure yourself against being stuck in recovery is to keep a ROM zip or a TWRP/CWM backup (a nandroid backup) on your sd card at all times.
This solution seems like common sense but apparently there are quite a few people out there who don't store a ROM or backup on their phone. You might think it's easy to just mount the OTG storage and copy a ROM across to your phone from your PC (which is definitely an option), but there's always a chance that you won't be near your HDD or sd card at the time, or it won't recognise your phone properly. Basically you need to insure yourself against Murphy's law.
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Lel We even dunno device specs and we've started! Love it! xD
Maybe add one more section : Backup EFS.. Might be helpful!
regalstreak said:
Lel We even dunno device specs and we've started! Love it! xD
Maybe add one more section : Backup EFS.. Might be helpful!
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Once we have a partition layout for the device I can add things like EFS backup, at the moment it's just the basics.
awesome and all, but could you remove the fake pictures of the OPT, as they are very misleading
swejo01 said:
awesome and all, but could you remove the fake pictures of the OPT, as they are very misleading
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They're temporary. Once we have official marketing material they'll be replaced.
Heisenberg said:
They're temporary. Once we have official marketing material they'll be replaced.
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cool, everyone on the OP forum is freaking out lol
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@Heisenberg: wow !!! This is the best post I'v ever seen,which inlcudes every bits and pieces that we need to know in android ! I think this shud be shared to all other threads which are for the noobs! Well explained and neatly presented!
Thanks a tonn Heisenberg
Thread closed until this device drops. Will re-open then.
kang85 said:
OnePlus Two
Stock Rom
Hello I bought OnePlus2 Chinese version I want to change Stock Rom oxygen the international version you can help
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You'll have to wait until the international version is available.
this device has dropped, please re open thread.
It is open...
Can you please list the custom Recovery for OP2. Thanks for the Thread.
Sanjeev31aug said:
Can you please list the custom Recovery for OP2. Thanks for the Thread.
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There is none yet.
Also no root yet
inffy said:
There is none yet.
Also no root yet
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I have TWRP and root on mine. Both working flawlessly.
khr0n0s said:
I have TWRP and root on mine. Both working flawlessly.
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Yeah my bad. Just found and now rooted and Twrp installed
Sent from my Oneplus 2 using Tapatalk
Where can I find the TWRP for One plus two? Thank you in advance
Yes, please. I got mine this morning, but I can't root it since I don't which TWRP I gotta get.
Hello.
Probably You knot that. I can't find it.
I am looking for an information (instruction) how to root Le 2 Max. And I can't.
I rooted one year ago Huawei P6, it was easy. But I don't remember many details and can't find an instruction "step by step": do X, then Y, press Z and so on.
Can You paste a link?
(I know, my english isn't perfect.)
MoRiA Cheo said:
Hello.
Probably You knot that. I can't find it.
I am looking for an information (instruction) how to root Le 2 Max. And I can't.
I rooted one year ago Huawei P6, it was easy. But I don't remember many details and can't find an instruction "step by step": do X, then Y, press Z and so on.
Can You paste a link?
(I know, my english isn't perfect.)
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Rooting Le Max 2 is the simplest. I am assuming that you are on 15s or 16s stock ROMs (They can be any... Indian, Chinese or US versions)
Power off your Le Max 2.
Boot to fastboot or bootloader: Power + Vol Down
1. Download 15s TeamSpain recovery. link
2. Download and install Minimal adb and fastboot from here
3. Make sure the recovery img file is placed in the same folder where fastboot.exe and adb.exe are located.
Go in that folder, press shift button and right click -> Open command window here.
fastboot twrp flashing command: just copy and paste the below command in the dos window with your phone connected in fastboot mode.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP5.8TeaMSpaiN.img
4. Boot to recovery: Power + Vol Up
When booting into TWRP, ignore your phone is encrypted messages and go through those warnings to reach TWRP's main menu.
Erase the data partition (Some ROMs are encrypted eg. IN or US Roms are encrypted) Wipe -> Advanced wipe -> Tick Data option and -> Swipe to wipe
5. Reboot again in recovery to get access to data partition. (Do not boot to system or EUI will over write the TWRP with stock recovery.
6. Flash SuperSU 2.76 (Whichever is latest) using adb sideload command. link
7. Sometimes you may have to flash SuperSU zip twice.
8. Reboot to system and you will have a rooted phone. Make sure you Swipe to disable replacing TWRP.
It can't get any more clear than this.
OK, thank You.
There is "step by step". But for sure:
1. Link: there is a recovery (=TWRP) for this custom ROM, right?
1A. Fastboot = Power + Vol Down?
1B. Any file's name? Any path?
2. Boot into recovery = Power + Vol Up?
2A. Erase ALL data?
Many question yet.
Is this a similar instruction to EXACTLY THE SAME ROM?
http://revolutionlemax2.blogspot.com.es/search?updated-max=2016-05-29T03:11:00-07:00&max-results=7
Now I see You wrote more. Thank You. Now is my fight.
MoRiA Cheo said:
Now I see You wrote more. Thank You. Now is my fight.
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Hello again.
You helped me very much. I know more but still have a problem. But first:
1. I have EUI version 5.8.015S (Stable) and number of compilation: FEXCNFN5801507014S. Not sure if 14S if 15S.
2. I had off "debugging". I turned it on. Then I installed some drivers.
3. I installed the downloaded application (.exe file) and paste ".img" file into Program File (not on desktop or "downloaded"). Correct? I think so: only in Program Files are fastboot.exe and adb.exe.
4. I did something else: left Shift + left Ctrl + Right Click -> console and I paste "fastboot oem unlock". There was an info "success".
5. And then was a problem. Shift or Ctrl+Shift (I tried both) and paste "fastboot flash recovery TWRP5.8TeaMSpaiN.img" (no quotations) gave me such info: error: cannot load 'TWRP5.8TeaMSpaiN.img'
And over and over.
I got stuck.
Do You have any idea?
MoRiA Cheo said:
Hello again.
You helped me very much. I know more but still have a problem. But first:
1. I have EUI version 5.8.015S (Stable) and number of compilation: FEXCNFN5801507014S. Not sure if 14S if 15S.
2. I had off "debugging". I turned it on. Then I installed some drivers.
3. I installed the downloaded application (.exe file) and paste ".img" file into Program File (not on desktop or "downloaded"). Correct? I think so: only in Program Files are fastboot.exe and adb.exe.
4. I did something else: left Shift + left Ctrl + Right Click -> console and I paste "fastboot oem unlock". There was an info "success".
5. And then was a problem. Shift or Ctrl+Shift (I tried both) and paste "fastboot flash recovery TWRP5.8TeaMSpaiN.img" (no quotations) gave me such info: error: cannot load 'TWRP5.8TeaMSpaiN.img'
And over and over.
I got stuck.
Do You have any idea?
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Why are you messing around with USB debugging? I have not mentioned about it in my guide. Copy the recovery img file to the place where adb.exe and fastboot.exe are installed on your computer. I cannot know what path you used to install it. Check if it is C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal Adb and Fastboot
I cannot help you further if you don't know where you have installed the fastboot program. You shouldn't even be rooting your phone alone. Get some Android expert friend to help you out.
You was right. I made a big mess.
But finally I did it! I rooted the device and I have this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/development/cm13-lemax-2-teamspain-revolution-t3404634
Thank You so much. Someone has to tell me: **** up and listen. You did it.
Respect for You.
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Rooting Le Max 2 is the simplest. I am assuming that you are on 15s or 16s stock ROMs (They can be any... Indian, Chinese or US versions)
Power off your Le Max 2.
Boot to fastboot or bootloader: Power + Vol Down
1. Download 15s TeamSpain recovery.
2. Download and install Minimal adb and fastboot from
3. Make sure the recovery img file is placed in the same folder where fastboot.exe and adb.exe are located.
Go in that folder, press shift button and right click -> Open command window here.
fastboot twrp flashing command: just copy and paste the below command in the dos window with your phone connected in fastboot mode.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP5.8TeaMSpaiN.img
4. Boot to recovery: Power + Vol Up
When booting into TWRP, ignore your phone is encrypted messages and go through those warnings to reach TWRP's main menu.
Erase the data partition (Some ROMs are encrypted eg. IN or US Roms are encrypted) Wipe -> Advanced wipe -> Tick Data option and -> Swipe to wipe
5. Reboot again in recovery to get access to data partition. (Do not boot to system or EUI will over write the TWRP with stock recovery.
6. Flash SuperSU 2.76 (Whichever is latest) using adb sideload command.
7. Sometimes you may have to flash SuperSU zip twice.
8. Reboot to system and you will have a rooted phone. Make sure you Swipe to disable replacing TWRP.
It can't get any more clear than this.
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2. Download and install Minimal adb and fastboot from here ___
There are a number of files, and none called lemax 2. What file should i use?
There's a ton of information out there, but finding it can sometimes be a challenge, especially for a newbie. And then there's posts to read through, in case a process has changed and it's only talked about in a single place, buried any number of pages back. So this is my attempt to put all Pixel 3 how-to's into a single thread. Everything below is what worked for me, from start to finish, with a fresh phone directly from Google that was bootloader-locked, unrooted, and running stock Android. Comments are welcome and encouraged: if something doesn't work for you, or you have a better/quicker/more reliable way of doing something, or maybe I made a mistake...let me know!
A few things:
Everything in this guide was tested on a "regular" Pixel 3 (blueline). It should all work exactly the same on a Pixel 3 XL (crosshatch), as long as you download the appropriate files (specifically the factory/OTA images and TWRP). I'm posting this in both blueline and crosshatch forums.
This first post will have links to files and the tools you need, as well as general things (like how to enable debugging and boot into recovery). The second post has how-to's for the big stuff (flashing images, TWRP, unlocking, etc).
I'm not responsible for anything you do. Follow these guides at your own risk. Doing so may also void your warranty.
Files and URLs
Official Android files
Factory (wipes device and requires unlocked bootloader): https://developers.google.com/android/images
Full OTA (leaves data intact, can be done via ADB sideload): https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Preview/beta OTA: https://developer.android.com/preview/download-ota.html
TWRP
XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/development/twrp-3-2-3-0-pixel-3-t3861622
Download: https://dl.twrp.me/blueline/
Magisk
XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
GitHub: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
ADB and Fastboot
Google USB drivers: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb
SDK platform tools: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Download the ZIP and open (no need to extract the whole thing)
Copy the files below to their own directory (you will use this directory for all ADB/Fastboot commands):
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
General
Enable USB debugging
Download Google USB drivers (see above)
Download SDK platform tools and copy required files to their own directory (see above)
Enable USB debugging (Settings > About > tap Build 7 times > back > Developer options)
Plug phone into computer and when "Allow USB debugging" box comes up, check the box and allow (may need to have adb daemon running on the computer already, see below)
Fastboot mode (using hardware keys) aka bootloader
Power off
Hold VOL- and press/hold PWR until bootloader (fastboot) comes up
Recovery mode (using hardware keys)
Get into Fastboot mode (see above)
Use VOL buttons to find Recovery in the list, use PWR to select (should boot to broken android image)
Hold PWR and press VOL+ once to get into recovery
Useful ADB and Fastboot commands
Enable USB debugging (see above)
ADB (used while phone is "on" and booted up):
Use "adb devices" to ensure the computer is authorized
Use "adb reboot bootloader" to get into Fastboot
Fastboot mode
Use "fastboot devices" to verify computer can see your phone
Update #1: Items below marked through were removed since they don't really apply to Android 10.
Update #2: Edited to reflect changes in root with Android 11.
A quick note: everything below is assuming you're using Windows 10. When it says "Type...", this assumes you've opened a command window in the location of adb/fastboot and that all files referenced are in the same directory and (in some cases) renamed as I reference them (short names without spaces simplifies things). If you're using Powershell, you will probably need to change "adb" and "fastboot" to read ".\adb" and ".\fastboot" so Powershell will use the local files.
Unlocking the bootloader
THIS WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE, SO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS BACKED UP!
In Developer Options, enable OEM unlocking and confirm (it may ask you to input fingerprint or PIN/pattern/password)
Boot into Fastboot mode (see above)
Type to unlock:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Use VOL+ key to get the options on the screen to read "Unlock the bootloader" and use PWR button to select
Type to reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Locking the bootloader
THIS WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE, SO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS BACKED UP!
Boot into Fastboot mode (see above)
IMPORTANT: restore stock recovery if you replaced it with TWRP (this should prevent the "Can't find valid operating system" issue)
Type to lock:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
Use VOL buttons to find "Lock the bootloader" and use PWR to select
Type to reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Factory reset via fastboot (can also do this without wiping data)
THIS COULD WIPE YOUR PHONE, SO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS BACKED UP!
Download factory image ZIP and unzip all files into their own folder
Unlock bootloader (see above)
Reboot into Fastboot mode
You have 2 options:
Register the location of fastboot.exe with the PATH system variable and run "flash-all.bat"
Wipe data: just run "flash-all.bat" and call it a day
Do not wipe data: open "flash-all.bat" in a text editor (careful not to double-click and run it!), remove the "-w" from the last line to disable the wiping of data, then save, close, and run
Move the 3 files (bootloader IMG, radio IMG, image ZIP) into the ADB folder, rename for simplicity if you want, launch cmd or Powershell, and run the commands below (which come from "flash-all.bat")
Wipe data: type out commands below, but at last line, add "-w" flag: fastboot -w update image.zip
Do not wipe data: type out commands below as written (no "-w" flag)
The commands:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-blueline-XXXX.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
[wait for reboot]
fastboot flash radio radio-blueline-XXXX.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
[wait for reboot]
fastboot update image-blueline-XXXX.zip
Note: The last command (update image) will launch the red "fastbootd" screen, so don't worry and be patient while the command line tells you what's happening. The phone will reboot on its own into the Android system (not fastboot) afterward.
Root Android 10+ using Magisk (Canary channel)
This must be done after every update, and you cannot use the patched file from a different phone!
Unlock bootloader (see above)
Download factory image (not OTA, see link above)
Download and install Magisk Manager Canary (see link above)
In Magisk Manager settings, set Update Channel to "Canary"
Extract boot.img from image-blueline-XXXX.zip found in the factory image you downloaded
Place boot.img on your phone's internal storage
Open Magisk Manager and do:
tap "Install" button (next to "Magisk" in first block on the main screen)
"Select and Patch a File" option
Find boot.img file you just placed on your phone
tap "Let's Go"
When finished, move the newly-created magisk_patched.img file over to your computer's ADB directory
Reboot into bootloader
Type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
Open up Magisk Manager and make sure everything's good!
Note : if you get stuck in fastboot mode or in a boot loop, flash the stock boot.img to both slots and try again
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Optional:
for adblocking, tap "Systemless hosts" in Magisk Manager, then install AdAway using F-Droid
install a performance kernel like Kirisakura for Bluecross (R)
Updating Android 10+ while rooted
You can't take an OTA while rooted, so updating Android 10+ (as in monthly updates) can be one of two ways.
Method #1 (faster, but more chance for issues)
Download OTA ZIP and move it to ADB folder (don't unzip it)
This does not require an unlocked bootloader, but does require USB debugging (see above)
Get boot.img from the factory image (see first post on where to download this) and place your ADB directory
Reboot into bootloader / fastboot and type to restore stock boot to both slots:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
[wait for reboot]
Use VOL buttons to select "Apply update from ADB"
Type (where filename is the name of the file you want to sideload):
Code:
adb sideload filename.zip
Wait for it to finish, will take you back to Recovery when it's done
Reboot using menu
Method #2 (takes longer, but best bet for minimal issues)
Follow "Factory reset via fastboot" instructions (see above, make sure you don't wipe your data!)
Take the OTA in the official way (through Android)
Follow "Root Android 10+ using Magisk Canary" instructions (see above)
Boot into TWRP (3.3.0-0 or higher)
Download TWRP IMG and place in ADB folder (rename the file to twrp.img)
If not already done, unlock the bootloader (see above)
Reboot into bootloader
Type to boot TWRP (it will restart and should boot into TWRP):
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
OPTIONAL: Replace recovery by installing TWRP
Your phone should automatically mount, so move twrp.img from PC to Download folder on phone's internal storage
Advanced > Install Recovery Ramdisk > choose TWRP IMG > Swipe to install
Back > Fix Recovery Bootloop > Reboot System > Do Not Install when asked if TWRP should install app
Root using Magisk (18.1 or higher)
Download Magisk ZIP and move to device
Boot into TWRP (see above)
Enter your PIN/pattern/password to decrypt (unnecessary if you are not using security on your phone)
Swipe to Allow Modifications (to system)
Install > find and select the Magisk ZIP > Slide to install
Wipe cache > Reboot system > Do Not Install when asked if TWRP should install app
Open Magisk Manager to verify latest and to install modules
"Can't find valid operating system" booting issue
Unlock your bootloader again (see above)
Follow steps for "Factory reset via fastboot" (see above) and keep the wipe flag
After it reboots, power off (press PWR and select "Power off" from menu)
Follow steps for "Locking the bootloader" (see above)
After it reboots into Fastboot mode, have it start using the PWR button
Android Recovery / "Cannot load Android system" booting issue
This can happen for a number of reasons, but the fix is the same: "Factory reset via fastboot" (see above). You probably do not need to wipe user data, so you can omit the "-w" flag.
If you still get the error message, select the "Try again" option. If it still doesn't work, try "Factory reset via fastboot" again, as well as "Try again". If it doesn't work this time, you probably have no choice but to do a factory reset (in which you will definitely lose your data).
If it happens after flashing Magisk in TWRP, though, you've got a slightly different issue and the problem will persist no matter how many times you flash the factory images and re-install Magisk. This is probably due to something leftover in the previous Magisk installation that conflicts with the new installation. There are two ways to handle this.
First and easiest: uninstall Magisk Manager app before rebooting into the bootloader and running fastboot commands. Then proceed as usual (sideload OTA or flash factory images via fastboot, boot TWRP, and flash Magisk). All guides for this are above. This method preserves any modules you have installed.
Second and more complete (if the above method still gives you trouble):
download to your phone the Magisk ZIP, Magisk Uninstaller ZIP, and Magisk APK from this XDA thread
uninstall the Magisk Manager app
reboot to bootloader
using fastboot, boot into TWRP using IMG (you don't need to replace boot with TWRP)
flash Magisk Uninstaller ZIP
wipe Dalvik
flash Magisk ZIP
wipe Dalvik
reboot system (do not install TWRP)
install Magisk Manager APK and re-install any modules
Number 3 in "Applying OTA via ADB sideload" should be flash stock boot.img I think.
wangdaning said:
Number 3 in "Applying OTA via ADB sideload" should be flash stock boot.img I think.
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I wrote it like that because the file isn't actually called "boot.img", but rather "bootloader-blueline-blahblahblah.img" where "blahblahblah" is the release. Since it changes, I figured just calling it the "bootloader IMG" would make more sense.
rczrider said:
I wrote it like that because the file isn't actually called "boot.img", but rather "bootloader-blueline-blahblahblah.img" where "blahblahblah" is the release. Since it changes, I figured just calling it the "bootloader IMG" would make more sense.
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Was my misunderstanding. I thought you were implying people should go back to stock recovery to flash ota. You are talking about flashing ota in twrp. You might clear that up a little bit in that section.
Great post.
Unfortunately, if you are writing a process, then writing everything out is a requirement. Especially with item numbers or using an outline format. Not everyone understands shortcuts taken or abbreviated words, unless they are spelled out in the beginning. IMO, wrote and read too many processes. Including software requirement documentation.
Hi,
thanks for the thread :good:
wangdaning said:
Number 3 in "Applying OTA via ADB sideload" should be flash stock boot.img I think.
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Yes, I think so too.
rczrider said:
I wrote it like that because the file isn't actually called "boot.img", but rather "bootloader-blueline-blahblahblah.img" where "blahblahblah" is the release. Since it changes, I figured just calling it the "bootloader IMG" would make more sense.
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The boot.img is into "image.zip"
Then I suggest to flash into a and b (or both)
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
or
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
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be careful here: Factory reset via ADB sideload (can also do this without wiping data)
bootloader is bootloader, boot is boot, bootloader.img isn't boot.img
so, maybe better to write:
fastboot flash bootloader nameofbootloader.img or if simply renamed fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
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trouble flashing files
When I try to flash twrp.img or boot.img this is what I get back " FAILED (Write to device failed in Send Buffer() (Too many links)) fastboot: error: Command failed.
Any thoughts?
fyrmd said:
When I try to flash twrp.img or boot.img this is what I get back " FAILED (Write to device failed in Send Buffer() (Too many links)) fastboot: error: Command failed.
Any thoughts?
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Please read the instructions carefully. You cannot flash twrp directly. "fastboot boot twrp.img" then when twrp boots you can use it or make it permanent by flashing the install zip or the internal twrp option. I go with the install zip as it seems more stable to me (placebo I suppose).
wangdaning said:
Please read the instructions carefully. You cannot flash twrp directly. "fastboot boot twrp.img" then when twrp boots you can use it or make it permanent by flashing the install zip or the internal twrp option. I go with the install zip as it seems more stable to me (placebo I suppose).
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Thanks, but still no luck.
fyrmd said:
When I try to flash twrp.img or boot.img this is what I get back " FAILED (Write to device failed in Send Buffer() (Too many links)) fastboot: error: Command failed.
Any thoughts?
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Turns out it was the cable, it is an expensive one from Amazon so not sure what I should be purchasing for next time.
fyrmd said:
Turns out it was the cable, it is an expensive one from Amazon so not sure what I should be purchasing for next time.
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I always buy Anker cables and chargers. All have been good so far.
Now,my pixel 3 can not work,the bootload is locked.when I select recovery by fastboot,The phone noticed me can not find vaild operating system,the device will not start.
xiaowei666 said:
Now,my pixel 3 can not work,the bootload is locked.when I select recovery by fastboot,The phone noticed me can not find vaild operating system,the device will not start.
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Are you able to get into recovery? If so, download the full ota to your pc and side load it with adb.
xiaowei666 said:
Now,my pixel 3 can not work,the bootload is locked.when I select recovery by fastboot,The phone noticed me can not find vaild operating system,the device will not start.
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i same issue
rczrider said:
[*]Copy the files below to their own directory (you will use this directory for all ADB/Fastboot commands):
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
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why not copy all files?
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fyrmd said:
Thanks, but still no luck.
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boot to the twrp.img and flash the twrp.zip, unless you are on android 10 you should have no problem unless you are doing it wrong. not exactly hard to do.
How to enable oem unlock in this case?
pedro5148 said:
How to enable oem unlock in this case?
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There are a few suggestions at https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-fix-oem-unlock-greyed-out-or-oem-unlock-disabled-problem/
However, if the network carrier has locked the bootloader, you cannot unlock it. In the U.S., Verizon and AT&T phones generally cannot be unlocked due to locked bootloaders.