[TWRP][owens] TWRP for Moto E4 Plus (Qualcomm) - Moto E4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De

TWRP for the Moto E4 Plus (Qualcomm)
Based heavily on squid2's TWRP device tree for the Moto E4 (Qualcomm) - See here for more information.
Seems to work fine, but use at your own risk, std_disclaimer.h, etc.
Use fastboot to test or boot this recovery.
To test:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
To flash:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP for Moto E4 Plus Qualcomm (owens), Tool/Utility for the Moto E4 Plus
Contributors
ReimuHakurei, squid2
Source Code: https://github.com/ReimuHakurei/twrp_device_motorola_owens
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.1.1
Stable Release Date: 2017-10-30
Created 2017-10-30
Last Updated 2017-10-30

Has any one tried this? Does that mean it can be rooted as well? I thought the bootloader had to be unlocked which is not available with qualcomm e4 plus?

shezzy83 said:
Has any one tried this? Does that mean it can be rooted as well? I thought the bootloader had to be unlocked which is not available with qualcomm e4 plus?
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I have a model from Sprint, and it's unlockable, just not on the official list -- I successfully unlocked mine.
Rooting is also possible -- use phh's; SuperSU doesn't seem to work: https://superuser.phh.me/superuser-r259.zip
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.phh.superuser&hl=en

Got Root on Qualcomm E4 plus! ( BOOST MOBILE )
Just tried this on my Boost Mobile E4 plus and it worked. I also used the the no-verify zip and Magisk 14.0 to root.
Can use this guide and just swap out the twrp.img with the recovery.img from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/moto-e-guide-to-rooting-t3652982

So what will it take to make this TWRP official and available on the TWRP website?
I am willing to help make it go official on their website.

shezzy83 said:
Just tried this on my Boost Mobile E4 plus and it worked. I also used the the no-verify zip and Magisk 14.0 to root.
Can use this guide and just swap out the twrp.img with the recovery.img from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/moto-e-guide-to-rooting-t3652982
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I just followed this guide on my XT1775 and apart from having some minor issues unlocking (had to run fastboot flashing unlock in addition to the fastboot oem unlock) I'm now unlocked, have twrp installed and rooted.
Thanks all! Can't wait to see what comes next

do anyone know where I can get stock boost mobile firmware for this phone

You probably want the Sprint firmware: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
The Retail firmware will also work: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Retail firmware has none of the Sprint bloatware. Flash with fastboot.

shezzy83 said:
Just tried this on my Boost Mobile E4 plus and it worked. I also used the the no-verify zip and Magisk 14.0 to root.
Can use this guide and just swap out the twrp.img with the recovery.img from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/moto-e-guide-to-rooting-t3652982
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thinking about buying this phone at it seems to be boosts easiest rootable phone. did network access persist? and do you still have 4g access and such? or any issues in general.

Has anyone had trouble flashing this? I have the owens XT1775 16GB P3A and can test boot into twrp fine but when I try to flash it comes up with the following:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (10258 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.375s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [ 0.387s]
finished. total time: 0.762s
I know it says Image not signed or corrupt but the md5 is correct even after DLing it twice.

mdgiest231 said:
thinking about buying this phone at it seems to be boosts easiest rootable phone. did network access persist? and do you still have 4g access and such? or any issues in general.
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No issues at this point on boost mobile after I rooted. Only issue I had was I made a backup in TWRP but had to put it on a sdcard since the phone stock doesn't have enough room to store it. The problem came with that the backup I made wasn't visible on the card when connecting to my PC unless I was in recovery mode. This may just be a TWRP issue but I don't know. Haven't tried xposed yet. Busy box wouldn't install.

ReimuHakurei said:
You probably want the Sprint firmware: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
The Retail firmware will also work: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Retail firmware has none of the Sprint bloatware. Flash with fastboot.
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I for got how to flash with fastboot can you please help me out thanks I usually use a tool kit when have to do this so I don't mess it up but now that my phone is basically a brick it don't matter

Chad The Pathfinder said:
Has anyone had trouble flashing this? I have the owens XT1775 16GB P3A and can test boot into twrp fine but when I try to flash it comes up with the following:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (10258 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.375s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [ 0.387s]
finished. total time: 0.762s
I know it says Image not signed or corrupt but the md5 is correct even after DLing it twice.
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That message is normal -- as long as your bootloader is unlocked, it should work fine.

Has anyone here tried Xposed on this device? I am interested in gravitybox and maybe xprivacy modules.

just a heads up, unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP, and then Magisk 14.0(14.3 beta will pass safety net) is enough to root the xt1775

ReimuHakurei said:
You probably want the Sprint firmware: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
The Retail firmware will also work: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Retail firmware has none of the Sprint bloatware. Flash with fastboot.
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Is there any good guide for flashing the stock ROM? I can't seem to find any.
Edit - I found a version of RSD Lite that works on windows 10 and flashed the Retail ROM that way. I've been out of the android world for a while so I'm refreshing myself on stuff.

Bobboman said:
just a heads up, unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP, and then Magisk 14.0(14.3 beta will pass safety net) is enough to root the xt1775
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Thanks for the heads up on Magisk 14.3 beta passing safetynet! I love being able to dl things like netflix from the playstore now.

soaringowl2145 said:
Has anyone here tried Xposed on this device? I am interested in gravitybox and maybe xprivacy modules.
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I just tried and got a soft brick. Have Twrp, magisk and substratum running well. Just no busybox or xposed yet. Perhaps personal error

xhan145 said:
I just tried and got a soft brick. Have Twrp, magisk and substratum running well. Just no busybox or xposed yet. Perhaps personal error
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How did you get substratum to run?

shezzy83 said:
How did you get substratum to run?
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With permission I want to post like a compete guide for root, BusyBox etc so it's all in one place. I'm doing a bit of cleaning but I can either pm or make a subject and the compendium! I don't want credit just want it to be easier for us e4+ peeps

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Unable to install Lineage lineage-14.1-20170125-nightly

Hi, I am trying to install the lineage-14.1-20170125-nightly, but I get the following error:
This package supports bootloaders: MSM8226C00B322_Boot; This device has bootloader MSM8226C00B128_Boot. The updated process ended with Error 7. Error installing zip file '/sdcard/lineage-14.1-20170125-nightly-mt2-signed.zip'.
I am not sure if I have the correct bootloader.
c:\adb>fastboot oem get-bootinfo
.
(bootloader) *******************************************
(bootloader) Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED
(bootloader) System State: Bootloader in UNLOCKED state
(bootloader) Bootloader Version: 001.001.000
(bootloader) *******************************************
OKAY [ 0.016s]
finished. total time: 0.016s[/SIZE]
I have tried to follow the link below, but some of the direct links to the files are not working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...iew-cyanogenmod-mate-2-mt2l03-t3181518/page52
Could anyone help me out with this thanks.
You have to install TWRP, once installed reboot into TWRP, Wipe then install Lineage OS, su(arm) addon, then open Gapps.
Here is a video on how to install TWRP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjA4F_TzzwQ
You can find the newest TWRP for the MT2 here (its near the bottom of the page, do not download the version of Lineage OS on that page ONLY TWRP): https://android.cmphys.com/lineageos-mt2/
Then download Open Gapps (click on ARM>7.1> then choose which variant, i use PICO, but other variants have more Google Apps): http://opengapps.org/
Download an official Nightly of Lineage: https://download.lineageos.org/mt2
Download "su (arm)" addon for Root access in Lineage, Flash this a long with Lineage: https://download.lineageos.org/extras
here is another useful video of SuperBass installing a different rom on the MT2 to kind of give you an idea on what to do: https://youtu.be/Tq27VfRYKYQ
Good luck!
Thank you for the quick reply.
NightCrayon said:
You have to install TWRP, once installed reboot into TWRP, Wipe then install Lineage OS, su(arm) addon, then open Gapps.
Here is a video on how to install TWRP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjA4F_TzzwQ
You can find the newest TWRP for the MT2 here (its near the bottom of the page, do not download the version of Lineage OS on that page ONLY TWRP): https://android.cmphys.com/lineageos-mt2/
Then download Open Gapps (click on ARM>7.1> then choose which variant, i use PICO, but other variants have more Google Apps): http://opengapps.org/
Download an official Nightly of Lineage: https://download.lineageos.org/mt2
Download "su (arm)" addon for Root access in Lineage, Flash this a long with Lineage: https://download.lineageos.org/extras
here is another useful video of SuperBass installing a different rom on the MT2 to kind of give you an idea on what to do: https://youtu.be/Tq27VfRYKYQ
Good luck!
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Hi, I have followed all the above instructions, but i am still getting the same error. Since there is no OS installed, I have performed the following steps:
1 . Downloaded the twrp-3.0.M6-0-mt2.img and renamed it to TWRP.
2 . Rebooted the phone into bootloader mode and flashed the phone with the twrp-3.0.M6-0-mt2.img (twrp).
3. Rebooted the phone into recovery mode.
4. Wiped the phone to factory settings and also wiped the /system, data, cache, except internal storage.
5. Used the adb push command to transfer the rom, extra (su arm), and gapps to the external memory.
6. Upon flashing the rom I get the error below:
This package supports bootloaders: MSM8226C00B322_Boot; This device has bootloader MSM8226C00B128_Boot. The updated process ended with Error 7. Error installing zip file '/sdcard/lineage-14.1-20170125-nightly-mt2-signed.zip'.
Please let me know if I am missing anything. Thanks again
It is a wind Mobile phone that i am trying to flash it to linage 14.1. I don't have stock rom installed because I wiped /system accidentally.. As stated in my first post that I tried to check the bootloader version, but all I get is the following result below:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(bootloader) System State: Bootloader in UNLOCKED state
(bootloader) Bootloader Version: 001.001.000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't know whether ' 001.001.000' means it is an old bootloader or latest. I would also like to mention that I was able to flash the phone to cm13.1 nightly, but the wifi was not working and security under settings was crashing.
I tried to update the bootloader 322 from the link below with B321_stock p19 recovery.zip under B321 folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/fold...9VZ0ExZmhWS2VSUnNieUc4QTRRUVVZM2dLOHlRTnhNVDg
When I try to flash the phone with B321recovery.img it gives me an error FAILED (remote: size too large). See the result below:
c:\adb>fastboot flash recovery c:\adb\B321recovery.img
< waiting for device >
target reported max download size of 1073741824 bytes
sending 'recovery' (65536 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.074s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: size too large)
finished. total time: 2.087s
Please any help appreciated.
techswy said:
It is a wind Mobile phone that i am trying to flash it to linage 14.1. I don't have stock rom installed because I wiped /system accidentally.. As stated in my first post that I tried to check the bootloader version, but all I get is the following result below:
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(bootloader) System State: Bootloader in UNLOCKED state
(bootloader) Bootloader Version: 001.001.000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't know whether ' 001.001.000' means it is an old bootloader or latest. I would also like to mention that I was able to flash the phone to cm13.1 nightly, but the wifi was not working and security under settings was crashing.
I tried to update the bootloader 322 from the link below with B321_stock p19 recovery.zip under B321 folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/fold...9VZ0ExZmhWS2VSUnNieUc4QTRRUVVZM2dLOHlRTnhNVDg
When I try to flash the phone with B321recovery.img it gives me an error FAILED (remote: size too large). See the result below:
c:\adb>fastboot flash recovery c:\adb\B321recovery.img
< waiting for device >
target reported max download size of 1073741824 bytes
sending 'recovery' (65536 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.074s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: size too large)
finished. total time: 2.087s
Please any help appreciated.
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The wind Mobile variant of the MT2 has a little bit of a different process for updating the bootloader, follow this guide to install the last official B322 update, then you will have no problems with installing lineage as your bootloader will be up to date.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-mate2/general/guide-step-step-wind-mobile-canada-t3387490
Let me know if you have anymore issues. Good luck!
NightCrayon said:
The wind Mobile variant of the MT2 has a little bit of a different process for updating the bootloader, follow this guide to install the last official B322 update, then you will have no problems with installing lineage as your bootloader will be up to date.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-mate2/general/guide-step-step-wind-mobile-canada-t3387490
Let me know if you have anymore issues. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for the link. I will definitely let you know if I run into more issues with the upgrade. Thanks again.
Yes, the newer custom ROMs require you to have flashed B322 (Huawei's final Lollipop ROM) first before flashing the custom ROMs. They have these warnings in the posts.
In the future, if you want to switch from one custom ROM to another, like from Lineage to CM, you won't need to flash B322 again as you would have already done this.
ScoobSTi said:
Yes, the newer custom ROMs require you to have flashed B322 (Huawei's final Lollipop ROM) first before flashing the custom ROMs. They have these warnings in the posts.
In the future, if you want to switch from one custom ROM to another, like from Lineage to CM, you won't need to flash B322 again as you would have already done this.
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Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate the response. :good:
Thank you xda forum, NightCrayon and ScoobSTi for helping me fix my phone. Thanks again.
You must be from Wind Mobile from Canada
techswy said:
Hi, I am trying to install the lineage-14.1-20170125-nightly, but I get the following error:
This package supports bootloaders: MSM8226C00B322_Boot; This device has bootloader MSM8226C00B128_Boot. The updated process ended with Error 7. Error installing zip file '/sdcard/lineage-14.1-20170125-nightly-mt2-signed.zip'.
I am not sure if I have the correct bootloader.
c:\adb>fastboot oem get-bootinfo
.
(bootloader) *******************************************
(bootloader) Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED
(bootloader) System State: Bootloader in UNLOCKED state
(bootloader) Bootloader Version: 001.001.000
(bootloader) *******************************************
OKAY [ 0.016s]
finished. total time: 0.016s[/SIZE]
I have tried to follow the link below, but some of the direct links to the files are not working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...iew-cyanogenmod-mate-2-mt2l03-t3181518/page52
Could anyone help me out with this thanks.
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You must from Canada. You have to change your device from MSM8226C00B128 to MSM8226C00B322. Flow the link blow. This link will guide you to change to B322 and upgrade to Android 5.1.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-mate2/general/guide-step-step-wind-mobile-canada-t3387490
vivek76 said:
You must from Canada. You have to change your device from MSM8226C00B128 to MSM8226C00B322. Flow the link blow. This link will guide you to change to B322 and upgrade to Android 5.1.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-mate2/general/guide-step-step-wind-mobile-canada-t3387490
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Hi, I'm having the same issue and I am using firmware B322 Lollipop 5.1. So I think something else is afoot. I'm going to try and update to Marshmallow cm13 first. But, I have to assemble cm13 myself, unless someone can get me a copy I would surely appreciate it.
sevenday4 said:
Hi, I'm having the same issue and I am using firmware B322 Lollipop 5.1. So I think something else is afoot. I'm going to try and update to Marshmallow cm13 first. But, I have to assemble cm13 myself, unless someone can get me a copy I would surely appreciate it.
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Candy is so much better have you tried that yet?
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=151179
I was finally able to install Lineage lineage-14.1 awhile back. I figured out where to get the Rom and modify it in order to flash it on my mtl02. But, it's been acting kinda kinky so for grins I'm going to try Candy that divhandyman suggested. ?
divhandyman said:
Candy is so much better have you tried that yet?
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=151179
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I have just flashed Candy ? about two weeks ago. Had some issues with substratum and magisk. I guess it was because you need a certain version of TWRP. Then a few days ago I with the LOD (loop of death). Lineage had the same issue

New to custom roms, advice please.

Just after some advice on what is the best lean rom for the moto e?
I've swiped my Aunty's old Moto E to use as a music player. But with it only having 4 gb storage it wont even install the latest updated never mind let me add some music players to try.
So I thought I could flash it with a custom rom but there's so many I'm new to android and just getting myself confused. So could somebody point me in the direction of a decent debloated rom for the Moto E.
Thank you
Just use the debloated stock lollipop v5.1 it will be best for your usage.
Link for the lollipop ROM :-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3167111
Ankit_29 said:
Just use the debloated stock lollipop v5.1 it will be best for your usage.
Link for the lollipop ROM :-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3167111
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Thank you, much appreciated!
Sorry,but how in hell do I install this? I have a bog standard moto e, not rooted or anything. I've flashed custom roms to a samsung using odin and twrp but this is just confusing me now. I've googled but I've no idea what bootloader is or how to unlock it and what andriod sdk is or wht i need it or how to use it.
Jerri1240 said:
Sorry,but how in hell do I install this? I have a bog standard moto e, not rooted or anything. I've flashed custom roms to a samsung using odin and twrp but this is just confusing me now. I've googled but I've no idea what bootloader is or how to unlock it and what andriod sdk is or wht i need it or how to use it.
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Just check this video. Its too long but this guy not skipped any steps. He has done the job brilliantly.
Download the latest twrp recovery from here https://dl.twrp.me/condor/twrp-3.1.0-0-condor.img.html
Thanks, seem simple enough but I'm already stuck. Bootloader in unlocked, but when i boot into fastboot if I try to flash it says 'error: cannot determine image filename for 'recovery.img'' and if i boot into fastboot and go to recovery it says 'no command'
Jerri1240 said:
Thanks, seem simple enough but I'm already stuck. Bootloader in unlocked, but when i boot into fastboot if I try to flash it says 'error: cannot determine image filename for 'recovery.img'' and if i boot into fastboot and go to recovery it says 'no command'
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He had one mistake. Just rename the twrp image "recovery" not recovery.img
Ankit_29 said:
He had one mistake. Just rename the twrp image "recovery" not recovery.img
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Changed the name, now I get this error
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
error: neither -p product specified nor ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT set

[ROOT] ZenFone 3 Ultra 7.0 (WW_14.1010.1703.42) firmware.

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT my work. This files I've downloaded from a different site and flashed them to my device with success. I will not take any responsibility for anything wrong happen to your device. Do it at your own risk. Also, I will not update this thread. I just want to share this information.
After searching for hours I found on a site in Taiwan the way to root the ZenFone 3 Ultra on latest update of Android 7.0 (WW_14.1010.1703.42)
Here are the steps I did:
1. Unlock Bootloader with the original program from Asus website.
2. Flash TWRP 3.1.1 recovery with fastboot.
3. Reboot in to Recovery and installed SuperSU-v2.80-201705171619.zip
4. Wipe cache and reboot.
5. Once booted DO NOT UPDATE SuperSU from Play Store, it will break the root.
Both files are in the link below.
Files:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B69uFcMh3Eb6QTFSYXF1TzZxX00
Thank you for your share. I am on my 2nd ZF3U and will look to keep this UNROOTED and BOOTLOADER LOCKED until a decent custom rom becomes available but looks like the developer community does not want to touch this device which is really sad as in my opinipn it is the best large screen phablet currently available,?
AWFRONT said:
Thank you for your share. I am on my 2nd ZF3U and will look to keep this UNROOTED and BOOTLOADER LOCKED until a decent custom rom becomes available but looks like the developer community does not want to touch this device which is really sad as in my opinipn it is the best large screen phablet currently available,?
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I was going to do the same but I got tired of the ads and bloatware, so I needed root to install AdAway and Titanium Backup to clean the preinstalled programs
Any reason for the v2.80 vs the 2.79? I was rooted before with 2.79 and didn't have any issues that I saw.
doctahjeph said:
Any reason for the v2.80 vs the 2.79? I was rooted before with 2.79 and didn't have any issues that I saw.
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That is what they recommend on the other site. I do not know why.
once you've done this, does it block OTA updates from Asus?
speculatrix said:
once you've done this, does it block OTA updates from Asus?
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I think so.
speculatrix said:
once you've done this, does it block OTA updates from Asus?
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Once you unlock the bootloader the OTAs are blocked, even if you aren't rooted. It is okay you can still manually install the firmware easily.
mushufasas said:
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5. Once booted DO NOT UPDATE SuperSU from Play Store, it will break the root.
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I updated it & still have root
I have rooted again on latest firmware and used Supersu 2.79. Works as advertised so far.
Gone Looking
mushufasas said:
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT my work. This files I've downloaded from a different site and flashed them to my device with success. I will not take any responsibility for anything wrong happen to your device. Do it at your own risk. Also, I will not update this thread. I just want to share this information.
After searching for hours I found on a site in Taiwan the way to root the ZenFone 3 Ultra on latest update of Android 7.0 (WW_14.1010.1703.42)
Here are the steps I did:
1. Unlock Bootloader with the original program from Asus website.
2. Flash TWRP 3.1.1 recovery with fastboot.
3. Reboot in to Recovery and installed SuperSU-v2.80-201705171619.zip
4. Wipe cache and reboot.
5. Once booted DO NOT UPDATE SuperSU from Play Store, it will break the root.
Both files are in the link below.
Files:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B69uFcMh3Eb6QTFSYXF1TzZxX00
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Currently at WW_14.1010.1703.36 so off to find xxxxxx42.
This process will not work on my Ultra at rev 36.
cheers,
av8or091 said:
Currently at WW_14.1010.1703.36 so off to find xxxxxx42.
This process will not work on my Ultra at rev 36.
cheers,
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Have now update to rev 46 and this process still defaults to Android recovery on my Ultra.
I have used your files included in the attached zip and it will not install TWRP.
Thoughts?
av8or091 said:
Have now update to rev 46 and this process still defaults to Android recovery on my Ultra.
I have used your files included in the attached zip and it will not install TWRP.
Thoughts?
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I do not know why, but I had to reinstall the rom on my phone, used the same files for root and it worked with no problem.
I have updated to UL-ASUS_A001-WW-14.1010.1704.46 using the file from ASUS support page and used the same method to root, and it worked without a problem.
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mushufasas said:
I have updated to UL-ASUS_A001-WW-14.1010.1704.46 using the file from ASUS support page and used the same method to root, and it worked without a problem.
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As there can be more than one method in which to select 'Recovery Mode' your third line should read as follows;
3. Do not select Recovery Mode from Fastboot Menu, Reboot Phone then select Recovery Mode to install SuperSU-v2.80-201705171619.zip
C:\Users\xxxxxx\>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Users\xxxxxx\>fastboot flash recovery twrp3.1.1.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (19986 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.772s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.331s]
finished. total time: 1.109s
C:\Users\xxxxxx\>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
Works like a charm, thanks for the research making this available.
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hi i have 14.1010.1705.49-20170602 verison
twpr flash is ok but when i try to flash supersu
i get signature verification failed
any help please
TH
krcma.cz said:
hi i have 14.1010.1705.49-20170602 verison
twpr flash is ok but when i try to flash supersu
i get signature verification failed
any help please
TH
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i flash downgrade fw WW-14.1010.1703.42
and flashing of supersu still not working
any idea ?
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As there can be more than one method in which to select 'Recovery Mode' your third line should read as follows;
3. Do not select Recovery Mode from Fastboot Menu, Reboot Phone then select Recovery Mode to install SuperSU-v2.80-201705171619.zip
C:\Users\xxxxxx\>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Users\xxxxxx\>fastboot flash recovery twrp3.1.1.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (19986 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.772s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.331s]
finished. total time: 1.109s
C:\Users\xxxxxx\>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
Works like a charm, thanks for the research making this available.
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seems like all went well for me . . . unlocked / twrp / superuser / even the upgraded kernel & software upgrade ........ but the system hangs on the start screen ... but upon restart - the zenphon still goes into bootloader & twrp if i want to.
I don't suppose anyone made a twrp backup of a fresh / no added programs? Even one w/ bloat removed?
anybody able to show a bit of love?
thx in advance
Bummer . . . . no one's made a twrp backup yet? That's one of the 1st things i do - just in case.
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Is it possible to update to new version of SuperSU then 2.80 ?
I try to update SuperSU with TWRP to version 2.82-201705271822.zip but installation failed....

Is it hardbrick ?

Hi, After updated my Moto Z (XT1650-03) to oreo from OTA, I unlocked the bootloader in order to root phone. But I couldn't root the phone. And it did not boot. Then I flashed stock 7.1.1 (GRIFFIN_NPL26.118-20-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml) and the phone turned on. The phone does not power up after I try to install OTA updates. No reaction. Is it hardbrick ?
tekin96 said:
Hi, After updated my Moto Z (XT1650-03) to oreo from OTA, I unlocked the bootloader in order to root phone. But I couldn't root the phone. And it did not boot. Then I flashed stock 7.1.1 (GRIFFIN_NPL26.118-20-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml) and the phone turned on. The phone does not power up after I try to install OTA updates. No reaction. Is it hardbrick ?
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hi dude, mmm i have a similar problem, so i think you have a hard bricked device. My moto z doesnt power up and doesnt charge it is dead
I had a similar problem after a failed downgrade from Oreo to Nougat. My phone was bricked over a month but it works now since the factory image of Oreo is out. I had earlier had a working blankflash but due to security limits I wasn't able to flash anything that would downgrade the system (so nothing really).
The blankflash file I found in the unbrick guide a while ago. Erfanoabli posted the Blank flash file but I'm not sure on witch page but it should be the latest version you can find.
The factory image I found in Android Oreo update -chanels- thread on page 37, and should work for every device except RETCN apparently. I unpacked the zip and flashed it in fastboot after I booted up to fastboot with the blank flash file.
Worked like a charm!
It still says RETEU when I go to settings.
Now I can stop using my backup phone!
I can't post any links unfortunately since I'm not a senior member.
PS. If you want to root Oreo you have to be careful! Read the guides. Otherwise you might get a bootloop.
JohanSjogren said:
I had a similar problem after a failed downgrade from Oreo to Nougat. My phone was bricked over a month but it works now since the factory image of Oreo is out. I had earlier had a working blankflash but due to security limits I wasn't able to flash anything that would downgrade the system (so nothing really).
The blankflash file I found in the unbrick guide a while ago. Erfanoabli posted the Blank flash file but I'm not sure on witch page but it should be the latest version you can find.
The factory image I found in Android Oreo update -chanels- thread on page 37, and should work for every device except RETCN apparently. I unpacked the zip and flashed it in fastboot after I booted up to fastboot with the blank flash file.
Worked like a charm!
It still says RETEU when I go to settings.
Now I can stop using my backup phone!
I can't post any links unfortunately since I'm not a senior member.
PS. If you want to root Oreo you have to be careful! Read the guides. Otherwise you might get a bootloop.
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Hi I have the same problem, I had Nougat 7.1.1 update to version 8.0 and make a drowngrade to 7.1, then I received an update of the security patch, it was then when it was Hard Bricked (no power up no charge) , I thinkneed a blankFash for the version of Oreo. do you think the flash did you used from the message you mention would?.
Thanks in advance
JohanSjogren said:
I had a similar problem after a failed downgrade from Oreo to Nougat. My phone was bricked over a month but it works now since the factory image of Oreo is out. I had earlier had a working blankflash but due to security limits I wasn't able to flash anything that would downgrade the system (so nothing really).
The blankflash file I found in the unbrick guide a while ago. Erfanoabli posted the Blank flash file but I'm not sure on witch page but it should be the latest version you can find.
The factory image I found in Android Oreo update -chanels- thread on page 37, and should work for every device except RETCN apparently. I unpacked the zip and flashed it in fastboot after I booted up to fastboot with the blank flash file.
Worked like a charm!
It still says RETEU when I go to settings.
Now I can stop using my backup phone!
I can't post any links unfortunately since I'm not a senior member.
PS. If you want to root Oreo you have to be careful! Read the guides. Otherwise you might get a bootloop.
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Erfanoabli's blankflash works for me too. Can you please help me about what Im going to do ? I dont want to do someting wrong.
Edit : Now My phone powers up on Stock Oreo!! Firstly I flashed gpt.zip. After I flashed GRIFFIN_OPL27.76-51_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
Thank you so much.
tekin96 said:
Erfanoabli's blankflash works for me too. Can you please help me about what Im going to do ? I dont want to do someting wrong.
Edit : Now My phone powers up on Stock Oreo!! Firstly I flashed gpt.zip. After I flashed GRIFFIN_OPL27.76-51_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
Thank you so much.
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Hi ,
Im trying to flash back to stock oreo but using the same GRIFFIN_OPL27.76-51_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml package i cannot flash the boot.img i keep receiving this message :
C:\Temp\Tools\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (32768 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.107s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
OKAY [ 0.834s]
finished. total time: 0.943s
any ideas ?
Scugy said:
Hi ,
Im trying to flash back to stock oreo but using the same GRIFFIN_OPL27.76-51_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml package i cannot flash the boot.img i keep receiving this message :
C:\Temp\Tools\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (32768 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.107s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
OKAY [ 0.834s]
finished. total time: 0.943s
any ideas ?
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Firstly you should flash gpt.zip which is in 15 page of [GUIDE] Unbrick hard bricked Moto Z topic. After that you can flash the stock oreo.

[Unofficial] Fixed TWRP 3.2.1-r20 for stock ROM & OTA compatibility

Did some learning, some digging, and found what is so broken on the current TWRP builds that are out there.
We're missing one line in the fstab.qcom
Code:
/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/oem /oem ext4 ro wait
So I did the simple fix. Took TWRP 3.2.1-R20 (which supports backing up OEM) and added that line to fstab.qcom.
You can now backup & restore the OEM partition using TWRP and it isn't broken for OTAs.
EDIT: backup & Restore might still be broken, but it does not damage the OEM just booting TWRP. Looking into how to backup via image instead of backup via TWRP GUI.
Edit2: I've fixed the OEM backup so it now backs up as an image like /system does. This takes up 768MB of space compared to the previous 141MB, but for working OTAs it's worth it. Enable compression and the extra space isn't wasted. I've uploaded the fix as well and updated the link at the bottom of the post.
To add this fix to TWRP for devs, change the line in \etc\recovery.fstab from
Code:
/oem ext4 /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/oem flags=backup=1;display="OEM"
to
Code:
/oem emmc /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/oem flags=backup=1;display="OEM"
Adding that as an additional line will allow us to pick between a bitwise perfect OEM backup or just a basic "copied files" backup.
In the meantime, you can back up OEM using DD.
You can install Magisk in TWRP without breaking OEM.
I've tested and confirmed this on my XT1806 but it should work with all of them.
I've linked to the file at the bottom of this post. It's able to be directly flashed over your existing TWRP.
To fix your OEM partition for future updates:
Identify what software you're running. If you are running the first Oreo OTA build, just download the full firmware file and fastboot flash the OEM partition again. Then OTA should take
If you are running October patch, you will need to fastboot flash the first Oreo OTA OEM file and then ADB Sideload the October OTA on top of it. Then you're up to date. The October OTA can update just the OEM partition without needing to patch the rest.
If you are running Nougat, same applies, Just fastboot flash whatever OEM you are currently on and then OTAs should work.
To all TWRP devs, please add the OEM RO line to your fstab.qcom so we don't run into this in the future. it's a simple fix.
Edit3: I've added the ability to backup the Persist file as well since that's not included in standard R20. link updated as well.
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FRWyndazNcfDugHExAOvSvDdOfy53PYq
That's pretty cool
squirting the #hit out of me!
thx
Thanx. Flashing via adb succeeded, installed Magisk 19.1 at once, System booted normally. Fine
But was is meant by "In the meantime, you can back up OEM using DD."? May i not take a TRWP backup? Using stock oreo 8.1.0, and plan to flash a custom rom, maybe pie...
Thanx in advance!
Klaus R said:
Thanx. Flashing via adb succeeded, installed Magisk 19.1 at once, System booted normally. Fine
But was is meant by "In the meantime, you can back up OEM using DD."? May i not take a TRWP backup? Using stock oreo 8.1.0, and plan to flash a custom rom, maybe pie...
Thanx in advance!
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Hi,
My bad. Just use the current link and do a regular backup. That line is out of date when I was still experimenting
pizzaboy192 said:
Hi,
My bad. Just use the current link and do a regular backup. That line is out of date when I was still experimenting
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Sorry for asking, being quite an newbie. "use the current link and do a regular backup" means, use Backup feature in TWRP normally?
Klaus R said:
Sorry for asking, being quite an newbie. "use the current link and do a regular backup" means, use Backup feature in TWRP normally?
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Yup! I believe the file is called twrp-sanders-r20-oemsafe (might also mention persist)
I just did a rebbot in fastboot mode, from there to recovery, TWRP starts. Excellent. But internal storage (Data) is 0MB? Did i forget something?
Tanx a lot for your assistance
Klaus R said:
storage (Data) is 0MB
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Seems to be encryption problem. https://forum.xda-developers.com/doogee-mix/how-to/fixed-how-to-remove-data-encryption-twrp-t3757595
Can't fix the problem. First everything's fine, twrp's backup shows some Mb in /data (caused by magisk or su). So decryption is working at that point. Then, after booting into system and doing some settings, root is still there (rootchecker), but back to twrp there will be /data again with 0MB.
Anyone a hint? Main purpose of twrp for me is taking backups (before trying custom roms)
Running stock oreo 8.1.0 Europe with 01.02.19 sec patches
Need the TWRP installer please
Need the TWRP installer please
does this, or any similar twrp increase the chances of getting volte (which works on my xt1806 in stock oreo when i use the lenovo recovery app) up and running on say RR pie builds (which i was using unpatched twrp 3.2.1-r16 to install RR and gapps, then booting, updating OTA, then going back to install the TWRP 3.3 from this forum to flash Magisk)?
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Souravskrba said:
Need the TWRP installer please
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the "installer" is either fastboot from your PC or install from your current TWRP (if you already have another version installed) hit install then >> flash img button)
hi this fixes the error 1 when flashing magisk?
thanks
M4T145 said:
hi this fixes the error 1 when flashing magisk?
thanks
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Probably no. Search for Treble TWRP Moto G5s Plus on google. You need a trebelized TWRP in order to flash magisk.
link doesn't exist.
Please update the link to the file. Gdrive page results in URL not found.
I'm confused about the current level of support of TWRP for Moto G5s+ "sanders" - Latest TWRP (3.4.0.0) runs using fastboot boot but can't be installed. Older versions are all hosted on unofficial sites and have broken links or seem untrustworthy. Does anyone has a link to a legit TWRP for sanders which is recent, works, and is hosted on a trustworthy site?
krist0ph3r said:
I'm confused about the current level of support of TWRP for Moto G5s+ "sanders" - Latest TWRP (3.4.0.0) runs using fastboot boot but can't be installed. Older versions are all hosted on unofficial sites and have broken links or seem untrustworthy. Does anyone has a link to a legit TWRP for sanders which is recent, works, and is hosted on a trustworthy site?
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Download the one that's there in the Sanders Telegram group.
krist0ph3r said:
I'm confused about the current level of support of TWRP for Moto G5s+ "sanders" - Latest TWRP (3.4.0.0) runs using fastboot boot but can't be installed. Older versions are all hosted on unofficial sites and have broken links or seem untrustworthy. Does anyone has a link to a legit TWRP for sanders which is recent, works, and is hosted on a trustworthy site?
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I've had troubles with recent versions of TWRP too, mostly with encryption . That's why I stuck with 3.2.1.r22; it's the only one I've had no trouble with so far. It doesn't support OTA update, but I've had no problem with manual updates. FYI I'm using Arrows 11.
It may not be as trustworthy as you'd hope for, but here's the link anyway: https://upload.disroot.org/r/NaH0_6dV#DZn8wBuuDERBm+db05p15OPzT5F/f2LFvs+IT5E54O4=
sBinnala said:
Download the one that's there in the Sanders Telegram group.
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link?
okayk said:
I've had troubles with recent versions of TWRP too, mostly with encryption . That's why I stuck with 3.2.1.r22; it's the only one I've had no trouble with so far. It doesn't support OTA update, but I've had no problem with manual updates. FYI I'm using Arrows 11.
It may not be as trustworthy as you'd hope for, but here's the link anyway: https://upload.disroot.org/r/NaH0_6dV#DZn8wBuuDERBm+db05p15OPzT5F/f2LFvs+IT5E54O4=
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no luck, same error that i get with 3.4.0.0:
Code:
> fastboot flash recovery "twrp-sanders-treble-new(ByGeneticEnginer).img"
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'recovery' (14636 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.320s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [ 0.179s]
finished. total time: 0.503s

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