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UPDATED to include instructions for flashing other ROMS
I've successfully unlocked, flashed TWRP, rooted, and flashed Lineage on both an XT1602 and an XT1607. I'd done this before on other devices, but had forgotten just how it all came together, so when I was done I went back and made this step-by-step guide. It's a bit shorthand.
Many thanks to squid2 for his TWRP port, to the folks who make superuser, to parrotgeek1 for superSUFixer.zip, and to spiked_mistborn for reminding me about it. And, of course, huge thanks to squid2 and Alberto97 for the killer Lineage ROM. It is far better than stock or the last Nougat CM. If I forgot anyone, or made any mistakes here, somebody please point them out. Have fun!
1. Preparation (if the links don't work, search on xdaDevelopers or with Google)
a. Backup entire phone to the extent you are able, either with a dedicated tool and/or to Google via the Android backup feature
b. Download and install Motorola Device Manager on your computer from https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 so as to make sure you have the proper drivers
c. Download adb and fastboot tools onto your computer from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790d. Download TWRP for Moto G4 Play to same folder as adb and fastboot tools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=16870#downloads
e. Depending upon whether you want to flash Lineage or stay with the stock ROM, download to the same directory on your computer either:
i. Lineage and the Lineage SU addon (if you want root) from https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-moto-g4-play-t3544646 and Google apps (arm 7.1 micro) from http://opengapps.org/; or,
ii. superSUFixer.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development/automatic-flashable-zip-fix-supersu-t3464396 and superusersu.zip from http://www.supersu.com/download
Note: I did not find superSUFixer.zip necessary when I intially rooted, but after later installing squid's kernel it was indispensable to reinstallation of superusersu.zip.g. Attach phone to computer with USB cable, enable file transfer on phone and either copy the Lineage zip and Lineage SU addon zip and gapps.zip to your phone, OR copy superSUFixer.zip and superusersu.zip to the phone (you don't need to copy twrp)
2. Unlock bootloader
a. Enable developer options (Settings/About Phone/tap Build Number 7x)
b. Enable USB debugging on phone (Settings/Developer Options)
c. Enable OEM unlock on phone (same)
d. Open command window and change to the directory where you put adb, fastboot, and twrp
e. > adb devices (to check that you are connected - you should get a response with a device id)
f. > adb reboot bootloader
g. >fastboot oem get_unlock_data
h. On computer, go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a (you need to proceed through the login and to the second page)
i. Copy data returned by phone in the command window (make sure you copy all of it!)
ii. Paste that data into the Data Scrub Tool on the web page
iii. Copy scrubbed data, paste it into the box on the web page at step 6, and click the button; if it says you can't unlock your device, either you didn't copy and paste all the data, or your phone can't be unlocked and you're done; otherwise,i. Copy unlock key from email
j. > fastboot oem unlock <unique unlock key>
3. Flash TWRP
a. > fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
b. > fastboot reboot recovery
4. Flash Lineage and root, or just root -- when the phone has rebooted into recovery (you'll be in TWRP now)
a. follow prompts to make TWRP permanent or not
b. DO A FULL BACKUP OF EVERYTHING with TWRP
c. make sure you performed step b (or you may wish you had later, if something goes wrong!)
d. To flash another ROM, in TWRP
i. Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik. (Yes, you have to do this.)
ii. For Lineage - Install the Lineage zip file, the Lineage SU addon zip file, and the gapps zip file, one after the other, in that order, WITHOUT REBOOTING in between. TWRP will let you add all three to its queue to flash in order;
iii. For other ROMs - see instructions for those ROMs, but in general, install the ROM zip file, and then the gapps zip file, one after the other without rebooting in between. For root access, depending on the ROM, you may need superSUFixer, supersu.zip, or both; again, see the instructions for the ROM you are flashing.OR
e. To stick with the stock ROM but get root access, DO NOT WIPE, just flash superSUFixer and then supersu.zip
5. If TWRP does not automatically reboot your phone (if you unchecked the "reboot when done" box), then reboot to the System; if you left the box checked, then your device will reboot by itself once the zip files have been flashed.
6. Follow the prompts to set up your new ROM or stock Android.
7. Reboot into recovery (TWRP) and make another backup!
8. Want to get rid of the "Unlocked Bootloader!" warning screen? Flashing this file from TWRP worked for me (all the others I tried did not work):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4065906&d=1488923356
For me, and it seems like I'm not the only person facing this issue either, I cannot unlock my boot loader on their website as it says it's not eligible. I do have the unlocked XT1607, bought it at Walmart for $150. I contacted their customer support and they said it can be unlocked and that they'd forward the boot loader string to the dev team and then follow up and email the unlock code, yet it's been almost 24hrs and no response which is saddening.
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I did some research quickly, and it does fully quality according to their forums, as my CID value is 0x0032 and they state that devices with that CID are eligible for being unlocked. So they must be updating things in the background in their system
fireball0093 said:
For me, and it seems like I'm not the only person facing this issue either, I cannot unlock my boot loader on their website as it says it's not eligible. I do have the unlocked XT1607, bought it at Walmart for $150. I contacted their customer support and they said it can be unlocked and that they'd forward the boot loader string to the dev team and then follow up and email the unlock code, yet it's been almost 24hrs and no response which is saddening.
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I did some research quickly, and it does fully quality according to their forums, as my CID value is 0x0032 and they state that devices with that CID are eligible for being unlocked. So they must be updating things in the background in their system
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Any word yet on that unlock code?
loociddreemr said:
Any word yet on that unlock code?
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After talking to their customer support, I never got an email. The next day however I decided to go online to their boot loader page and put my code in, then it worked! The data scrub tool or whatever it may be called that they have I recommend using it too.
where the twrp backups are stored? how do I transfer them to pc? (coz phone's capacity is not enough).
Thanks a ton for the guide
haher2 said:
where the twrp backups are stored? how do I transfer them to pc? (coz phone's capacity is not enough).
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They are in a subdirectory of the TWRP directory. With the proper drivers installed on your PC you can transfer them via File Explorer. Or, 20 pounds/euros/dollars will get you a 64gb SD card.
3. Flash twrp
a. > fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
b. > fastboot reboot recovery
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I tried to fastboot boot recovery from the bootoader but it didn't work. I rebooted the phone first and did it with: "adb reboot recovery" in windows.
Overall nice guide, works like a charm, i also flashed the unlocked bootloader warning with a custom logo.bin, no issues here and works like a charm (I flashed it with the stock logo you see when you first bought the phone with a locked bootloader)
Thank you!
Yah fastboot reboot recovery doesn't work. But very nice guide.
While in the main bootloader menu, the Power & Vol+/- buttons are active and you can go straight to recovery (and other modes) using the toggles. Perhaps this should be mentioned in the OP.
It should also be noted that after flashing recovery, one needs to go to recovery straight before rebooting to normal (system) for the TWRP/Custom Recovery to stick.
Also worth noting, Power + Volume Down will boot to bootloader/fastboot and then hardware buttons to navigate to all other modes as needed.
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loonix said:
Yah fastboot reboot recovery doesn't work. But very nice guide.
While in the main bootloader menu, the Power & Vol+/- buttons are active and you can go straight to recovery (and other modes) using the toggles. Perhaps this should be mentioned in the OP.
It should also be noted that after flashing recovery, one needs to go to recovery straight before rebooting to normal (system) for the TWRP/Custom Recovery to stick.
Also worth noting, Power + Volume Down will boot to bootloader/fastboot and then hardware buttons to navigate to all other modes as needed.
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Yes and, adding to what you said, you need to re-enable the "Allow bootloader unlocking" and "USB Debugging" in Developer Settings if you failed to flash your recovery as the device expects to be flashed. Else, you'll get a "unable to load kernel" error in the bootloader log and being rebooted again to the bootloader menu.
Great tutorial indeed, thanks a lot. Nandroid backup doesn't worked for me but i'm going on.
Edit - worked after disable sd as internal memory
I found the stock firmware for my phone here :
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/harpia/official/
Is it possible to relock and revert the phone to stock after flashing twrp/Lineage/Root ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/moto-g4-plus-relock-bootloader-t3410399
does it work with g4 play ?
I want to throw something out there, because it happened to me. In newer builds of Windows 10, you are no longer able to open a command window in a folder (the only available option is Powershell). I even tried that Path thing some Android tutorials talked about, and it failed. When I went to flash TWRP, I had to put twrp.img in my User folder directly (I only figured this out because when I did t-tab it fetched the .thumbnails folder). Make sure you know what CMD is referencing BEFORE you start the process, because doing so will save you a lot of headache down the road.
hamelg said:
I found the stock firmware for my phone here :
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/harpia/official/
Is it possible to relock and revert the phone to stock after flashing twrp/Lineage/Root ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/moto-g4-plus-relock-bootloader-t3410399
does it work with g4 play ?
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In concept, I don't see any reason why you couldn't use TWRP to flash the stock ROM and then fastboot to flash the stock recovery ... or fastboot to flash both (be easier and quicker). The Moto website may have instructions for re-locking.
mkollersms said:
I want to throw something out there, because it happened to me. In newer builds of Windows 10, you are no longer able to open a command window in a folder (the only available option is Powershell). I even tried that Path thing some Android tutorials talked about, and it failed. When I went to flash TWRP, I had to put twrp.img in my User folder directly (I only figured this out because when I did t-tab it fetched the .thumbnails folder). Make sure you know what CMD is referencing BEFORE you start the process, because doing so will save you a lot of headache down the road.
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In a command window use the cd command to change directories. For example:
C:> CD \mytopdirectory\mysubdirectory
Another link to consider about OTA update if you stick with the stock ROM :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-sucsessfull-ota-update-rooting-t3472658
Thanks again.
If your phone is from Verizon Prepaid, Moto will say the device is not eligible to be unlocked. Knowing Verizon, it's not likely to be unlocked later along down the line either. Hopefully someone comes up with a good way to bypass this restriction and install some ROMs.
Does this method work on the Verizon prepaid model, or does it have to be from moto/amazon?
Moto g play twrp IMG file not IMG it's **** IMG file please develop it
Does this works with LATAM version? XT1601?
Thanks :good:
I haven't had any luck building or finding TWRP yet for the ZenFone AR, but I found a way to get root access without needing the recovery.
To start, you will need:
The unlock APK from ASUS:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZS571KL/SIGNED_UnlockTool-9.0.0.35.apk
The matching system image for your phone: BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT VERSION BETWEEN JP (Japan) AND WW (WorldWide) or your wifi will break.
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-AR-ZS571KL/HelpDesk_Download/
As of the time of writing, I downloaded:
ZS571KL Software Image: V14.1600.1711.36 for WW/TIM SKU only
The installation steps are pretty standard, but I'll summarize them here:
1) Get working copies of adb and fastboot
2) Push the Unlock APK to your phone and install and unlock on the device. THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA.
3) Install Magisk Manager as described here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
A) Download this APK, copy to your phone, and install.
B) From your system image, uncompress and find the boot.img and copy to your SD Card.
C) Open MagiskManager and Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file (boot.img)
D) Magisk Manager will now download a file and patch your boot image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
E) Copy the patched boot image to your PC. If you can't find it via MTP, you can pull the file with ADB: adb pull /sdcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
F) adb reboot bootloader
G) sudo fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
H) Press the Power button to "Start"
You should now have MagiskManager installed, this is a program similar to SuperSU and it can enable and manage root for you.
Try look the TWRP of the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe if you can use it
Sent from my Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe using XDA Labs
This is great!! Why isn't Verizon supported in this method? Is it because of the unlocking process?
Worked well for me with the installation via the magick.apk (non-recovery/non-rooted method) on the WW model.
Without this thread, i would not have known the unlock apk had been released nor that Majick worked with the AR.
thank you chadrockey
comomomo said:
This is great!! Why isn't Verizon supported in this method? Is it because of the unlocking process?
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I would consider the Verizon version an almost different phone. I've been fortunate enough to have them side by side and they are very different. The builds and model numbers are different, as well as things you wouldn't expect like screen coloration or the scaling and menu options for the screens. There's also changes like the USB working much differently on the Verizon (much more locked down).
I haven't tried using the unlock tool on the Verizon model, but I don't expect it to work. As long as that's the case, I wouldn't expect root to come to Verizon.
Suspicious link
Why is the link to the apk redirected and hosted on an untrustworthy site? I would advise against using this app from this link.
Everything about the link screams malware.
huginnaesir said:
Why is the link to the apk redirected and hosted on an untrustworthy site? I would advise against using this app from this link.
Everything about the link screams malware.
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It's a direct link from the ASUS download page. You can go to www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-AR-ZS571KL/HelpDesk_Download and click the same link there
For anyone who has got root install this and he will build your twrp.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/e5d1ojafoefcgbw/app-release-1.apk
Sent from my LEX727 using xda premium
Hi. Did just like this article explained, and now my wifi is gone. Any fix for this??
Has anyone tried to install the WW software on the Verizon Model?
chadrockey said:
I haven't had any luck building or finding TWRP yet for the ZenFone AR, but I found a way to get root access without needing the recovery.
To start, you will need:
The unlock APK from ASUS:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZS571KL/SIGNED_UnlockTool-9.0.0.35.apk
The matching system image for your phone: BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT VERSION BETWEEN JP (Japan) AND WW (WorldWide) or your wifi will break.
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-AR-ZS571KL/HelpDesk_Download/
As of the time of writing, I downloaded:
ZS571KL Software Image: V14.1600.1711.36 for WW/TIM SKU only
The installation steps are pretty standard, but I'll summarize them here:
1) Get working copies of adb and fastboot
2) Push the Unlock APK to your phone and install and unlock on the device. THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA.
3) Install Magisk Manager as described here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
A) Download this APK, copy to your phone, and install.
B) From your system image, uncompress and find the boot.img and copy to your SD Card.
C) Open MagiskManager and Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file (boot.img)
D) Magisk Manager will now download a file and patch your boot image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
E) Copy the patched boot image to your PC. If you can't find it via MTP, you can pull the file with ADB: adb pull /sdcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
F) adb reboot bootloader
G) sudo fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
H) Press the Power button to "Start"
You should now have MagiskManager installed, this is a program similar to SuperSU and it can enable and manage root for you.
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Thanks as first for that thread. I did it, it has been patched and booted successfully but my device is it no rooted yet...
hello,please help for Verizon device
i want to root it as any device,also i want to install custom Rom as normal as any device !!
any help and co operate ??
Hi everyone,
This is what I have done to root my Teclast T8 with Magisk (based on this chineese forum: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/5449087481)
1-First download the official firmware from Needrom.com (You need to register): https://www.needrom.com/download/teclast-t8-e8c1/
2-Go to the Firmware folder and copy the “boot.img” file to the root directory of your tablet
3-Download and install MagiskManager on the tablet, click on Install, then choose to patch the boot image file. Choose the boot.img you’ve just uploaded to your tablet and it will start to automatically patch it.
Then go into the File Manager and go to the MagiskManager folder and find the “patch_boot.img“ and copy it to the root directory (without copying it to the root directory, you can not find the file from your pc…), then sends the file from the tablet to your computer.
4-For me the method with SP Flash Tool don’t work, because it says the scatter file is wrong (don’t know why…)
So i have to do it with adb and unlock the bootloader first:
-connect the tablet to pc, (first you have to enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging in Developer options)
-reboot the tablet in fastboot mode, hold buttons “power+Vol +” at startup, choose fastboot mode with Vol+ button, valid with Vol-
- open a command prompt in adb folder, then “fastboot devices”, then “fastboot oem unlock”, it should say “OKAY, finished”
Your bootloader is now unlock.
-then copy the “patched_boot.img” in the adb folder and tap in command prompt “fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img”, then “fastboot reboot”.
Your tablet should be rooted.
I think you can relock bootloader after... don't try yet.
PS: This is my first thread, so be indulgent ?
Don’t ask me technical questions because I am not a developer , just a simple user …
Hope this will help.
If someone find a way to find and flash a TWRP or how to install Xposed, please tell me, thx.
Rooted using same method but SP Flash Tools worked in my tablet.
Waiting for a TWRP ....
Yes, can confirm that method works for root.
Also tried the T10 TWRP and it's not working on the T8, just a black screen.
Don't need TWRP yet, some bugs in the ROM are more annoying than that
hi all
somebody tried the new rom v1.10 on needrom ??
marinero57 said:
hi all
somebody tried the new rom v1.10 on needrom ??
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Hi guys i jus download v1.10 rom but have no idea how to flash, everything in chinesse... even recovery, how do you flash? the tablet have a TelcastOTA apk installed, this have a local update option allow to load firmware from sd, anyone used this app? what files should i put in SD?
thanks in advance
HI quick question what rom have u installed in ur T8, mine came with 1.01, i see in needrom have 3 versions: 1.06. 1.08, 1.10, have u updated to any of these?
Thanks
Polo19 said:
Hi everyone,
This is what I have done to root my Teclast T8 with Magisk (based on this chineese forum: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/5449087481)
1-First download the official firmware from Needrom.com (You need to register): https://www.needrom.com/download/teclast-t8-e8c1/
2-Go to the Firmware folder and copy the “boot.img” file to the root directory of your tablet
3-Download and install MagiskManager on the tablet, click on Install, then choose to patch the boot image file. Choose the boot.img you’ve just uploaded to your tablet and it will start to automatically patch it.
Then go into the File Manager and go to the MagiskManager folder and find the “patch_boot.img“ and copy it to the root directory (without copying it to the root directory, you can not find the file from your pc…), then sends the file from the tablet to your computer.
4-For me the method with SP Flash Tool don’t work, because it says the scatter file is wrong (don’t know why…)
So i have to do it with adb and unlock the bootloader first:
-connect the tablet to pc, (first you have to enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging in Developer options)
-reboot the tablet in fastboot mode, hold buttons “power+Vol +” at startup, choose fastboot mode with Vol+ button, valid with Vol-
- open a command prompt in adb folder, then “fastboot devices”, then “fastboot oem unlock”, it should say “OKAY, finished”
Your bootloader is now unlock.
-then copy the “patched_boot.img” in the adb folder and tap in command prompt “fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img”, then “fastboot reboot”.
Your tablet should be rooted.
I think you can relock bootloader after... don't try yet.
PS: This is my first thread, so be indulgent
Don’t ask me technical questions because I am not a developer , just a simple user …
Hope this will help.
If someone find a way to find and flash a TWRP or how to install Xposed, please tell me, thx.
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Flashing ROM with SP flashtool - Teclast Master T8 (E8C1)
Fossxp13 said:
Hi guys i jus download v1.10 rom but have no idea how to flash, everything in chinesse... even recovery, how do you flash? the tablet have a TelcastOTA apk installed, this have a local update option allow to load firmware from sd, anyone used this app? what files should i put in SD?
thanks in advance
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Hi! I haven't used in built update app so I'll try to explain how to update using flashtool. Follow the steps with your device disconnected from the pc and take into account your files will be erased.
First of all, I recommend you to install ADB and fastboot drivers: 15 seconds ADB Installer
As OP said download the rom from NeedRom and unzip it: You will have three folders:
升级工具, which contains flashtool
固件程序, with the rom
驱动程序, with the drivers
Rename all of them as flashtool, rom and drivers, for example. If you don't, you may have troubles launching flashtool or loading the scatter file.
Launch flashtool as administrator (升级程序, you could rename it too), if you get the message "The scatter file cannot found, please make sure the file exist before download" ignore it. In flashtool make sure MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin is selected as Download-Agent and select the scatter file inside rom folder as Scatter-loading file. Choose firmware upgrade from the list and click the Download button (the one with the green arrow).
Finally, switch off your device and connect it to your pc. Flashtool should do the rest, wait untill "Download Ok" message is displayed. Close flashtool, disconnect your device and switch it on.
IF your computer doesn't load needed drivers automatically, flashtool won't start the process as expected. You will need to open device manager on windows, right click on your device - update driver - choose manually - browse "inf" folder inside drivers folder (choose x86 or x64 according to your OS).
Hope it works! Good luck.
Prevent Brick and Xposed for Teclast Master T8 (E8C1)
Polo19 said:
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Hi Polo19!
Thanks for your post, I rooted my tablet following it! But since I encountered some issues in the process I wanted to share my experience.
IMPORTANT: For a few hours I thought I hard bricked my device, so I hope I could help somebody.
When patching boot.img with MagiskManager IF the app automatically tics "Keep force encryption" choose "Keep dm-verify" aswell!
I don't know why but this was the only way to make it work on my device, I kept getting a encryption error after flashing the patched boot.img, despite the fact that I have never encrypted my device.
After getting that error I tried to flash the clean rom again, but flashtool gave an error and the tablet completely died! Well, it seemed so.
It's pretty stupid but the only way to make it work again was pushing the reset button on the top right corner of the tablet for a few seconds and flashing the rom again.
About Magisk: use the OFFICIAL MAGISK XDA THREAD to download it, as https://magiskmanager.com/ is NOT the official website.
In step 3, I couldn't find the patched_boot.img file even after moving it to the root directory. So I had to (let the patched_boot.img file in the default directory):
Install ADB drivers in the computer: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Enable USB debugging in developer options in the tablet, connect it to the computer and accept the connection.
Open command prompt / powershell: "shift + right click" wherever you want to copy the patched_boot.img and open cmd or power shell.
Run the command:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
In step 4: you won't encounter that problem if you rename downloaded folders and get rid of chinese characters. Simply open flashtool, choose the scatter file, untick all options except boot and change the default boot.img with the patched one (I renamed it to boot.img, I don't know if it's necessary)
Xposed: you can install xposed using MagiskManager.
Install Xposed Installer for Magisk, go to download tab in MagiskManager and install Xposed SDK24 (for android 7.0) and reboot
Sources:
15 SECONDS ADB INSTALLER
MAGISK
SYSTEMLESS XPOSED
CHINESE FORUM
Just need TWRP and I'm happy.
There's a chinese TWRP but it's not working decently.
Rotiaiso said:
Hi Polo19!
Thanks for your post, I rooted my tablet following it! But since I encountered some issues in the process I wanted to share my experience.
IMPORTANT: For a few hours I thought I hard bricked my device, so I hope I could help somebody.
When patching boot.img with MagiskManager IF the app automatically tics "Keep force encryption" choose "Keep dm-verify" aswell!
I don't know why but this was the only way to make it work on my device, I kept getting a encryption error after flashing the patched boot.img, despite the fact that I have never encrypted my device.
After getting that error I tried to flash the clean rom again, but flashtool gave an error and the tablet completely died! Well, it seemed so.
It's pretty stupid but the only way to make it work again was pushing the reset button on the top right corner of the tablet for a few seconds and flashing the rom again.
About Magisk: use the OFFICIAL MAGISK XDA THREAD to download it, as https://magiskmanager.com/ is NOT the official website.
In step 3, I couldn't find the patched_boot.img file even after moving it to the root directory. So I had to (let the patched_boot.img file in the default directory):
Install ADB drivers in the computer: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Enable USB debugging in developer options in the tablet, connect it to the computer and accept the connection.
Open command prompt / powershell: "shift + right click" wherever you want to copy the patched_boot.img and open cmd or power shell.
Run the command:
In step 4: you won't encounter that problem if you rename downloaded folders and get rid of chinese characters. Simply open flashtool, choose the scatter file, untick all options except boot and change the default boot.img with the patched one (I renamed it to boot.img, I don't know if it's necessary)
Xposed: you can install xposed using MagiskManager.
Install Xposed Installer for Magisk, go to download tab in MagiskManager and install Xposed SDK24 (for android 7.0) and reboot
Sources:
15 SECONDS ADB INSTALLER
MAGISK
SYSTEMLESS XPOSED
CHINESE FORUM
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Yes, i also install Xposed using MagiskManager and it works. Now i am able to use all fonctions of Greenify, Amplify, Powernap and get a pretty decent standby batterylife.
marinero57 said:
hi all
somebody tried the new rom v1.10 on needrom ??
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Hi, I tried to follow the procedure but in ROM 1.10 doesn't work
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With the news roms doesn't work...
What is the rom that was working this WA??
Thanks!
I just did this to a tablet that had OTA'd the 1.10 - using the 1.10's downloaded boot and latest Magisk Manager 5.5.4 / Magisk 15.3 beta
OEM Unlock, patching boot image and patched boot image flashing worked
BUT - the included Magisk Manager does not launch after installing upon reboot...
HOWEVER - V5.5.3 of the manager did work.
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF install MagiskManager-v5.5.3.apk
Success
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF shell
t8_e8c1:/ $ su
t8_e8c1:/ #
Notes
1. Tablet is wiped
2. Boot delay of 5 seconds is added with "can't be trusted" warning in white text
3. Fails safetynet
Letting MagiskManager update itself to 554 also worked - so I think my method of just installing the apk from the Magisk zip's common folder was wrong.
Kerrnel said:
I just did this to a tablet that had OTA'd the 1.10 - using the 1.10's downloaded boot and latest Magisk Manager 5.5.4 / Magisk 15.3 beta
OEM Unlock, patching boot image and patched boot image flashing worked
BUT - the included Magisk Manager does not launch after installing upon reboot...
HOWEVER - V5.5.3 of the manager did work.
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF install *************-v5.5.3.apk
Success
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF shell
t8_e8c1:/ $ su
t8_e8c1:/ #
Notes
1. Tablet is wiped
2. Boot delay of 5 seconds is added with "can't be trusted" warning in white text
3. Fails safetynet
Letting ************* update itself to 554 also worked - so I think my method of just installing the apk from the Magisk zip's common folder was wrong.
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Hi,
My T8 arrived yesterday and I've used OTA to update to 1.10.
Is the sptools method working with 1.10 or do I need to use this process?
Also where to the numbers 0123456789ABCDEF come from in the instructions I've quoted?
Thank is advance
i have the ota 1.10 update and the rooting was successful. magisk and xposed working flawlessly.
another point:
i have closed the bootloader after flashing the patched boot.img with "fastboot oem lock".
the device boot up is faster and the warning "...5 seconds" is gone.
now, i wait for twrp.
You dont need to unlock bootloader.
Just flash patched_boot with flash tool.
Zaphodb69 said:
Hi,
My T8 arrived yesterday and I've used OTA to update to 1.10.
Is the sptools method working with 1.10 or do I need to use this process?
Also where to the numbers 0123456789ABCDEF come from in the instructions I've quoted?
Thank is advance
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I had multiple devices attached to the PC.
No -s ABC... needed if you only have the one.
Sent from my T8(E8C1) using Tapatalk
The suggested worked for me. I will also mention that you must be connected to the internet to patch the boot.img file with magisk manager (otherwise, the option will not be presented in the magisk manager GUI).
Were there made any changes for the fingerprint? Soimebody mentioned, it isn´t that good. Maybe the last updates change something...
These instructions are for the CPH2459 – Unlocked Nord N20 50
I wanted to give back and distribute an easy to follow step-by-step guide as many were asking for a complete guide and I had a little time to create it today. Hopefully this will help kick off some good dev for the device as we are light currently.
I take no responsibility for any issues with your device and do not have backups in the steps, so use at your own risk as always...
COMPLETE STEPS......
Update your phone to the latest OS/patch level over Internet OTA from 1+ and reboot
Verify you are running OS/patch à CPH2459_11_C_10 (latest at time of this)
Enable developer options by clicking on the build number until activation appears (Under Setting-->About-->Version)
Enable Unlock bootloader in the new Developers Options section now in the Phone menu
Enable USB debugging under the new Developers Options
Plug in your phone with usb connected to pc and select transfer files if prompted
Download and extract install latest ptools-n20.zip (with included patched boot files)
Open a windows command prompt in the folder that you extracted the platform tools into
Run adb devices and be sure the phone shows up as a device that is attached
Accept device fingerprint if asked
Run command to boot to bootloader: adb reboot bootloader
Run command to ensure connection in bootloader to your phone: fastboot devices
Run Command to unlock bootloader: fastboot flashing unlock
Lave command prompt open
Use volume keys to select “unlock bootloader” then press “power” to unlock
The device will reset and will now be unlocked
After phone boots, complete the quick setup
Repeat step #3, #5-6, #9-12
In Command prompt where platform tools are installed run command: fastboot flash boot a.img
Reboot phone and you will be patched
Install Magisk 25.2 App from official repo & Enable Zygisk in settings
Enable Magisk hide and reopen the app
Add your google account if not already added and use Play Store or use Aurora store to install Safetynet Checker by flink apps
Run Safetynet checker and notice the device fails 2 checks
Transfer 2 zip files included to your phone: Shamiko & Safetynet fix. These will help hiding root and will allow your phone to pass Safetynet fixes
Install both zips under module section in Magisk. (you can do 1…don’t reboot when asked, then do other and reboot to activate both)
Run Safetynet Checker again and you should pass all checks.
Viola…you are unlocked/rooted/patched and pass safetynect checks.....ENJOY!
I will update here on how to take future OTAs as more come out and if time allows.
NOTES: Files in platform tools
a.img = boot_a.img magisk patched
b.img = boot_b.img magisk patched (just in case)
boot_a.img = Unpatched a (just in case)
boot_b.img = Unpatched b (just in case)
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2/3/23 UPDATE: How to take an OTA and preserve root
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1. First, Under developer options, make sure the option to apply automatic updates on reboot is ENABLED. (If you do not do this, you will loose root)
2. Unroot the device. We wont completely remove Magisk, just restore images. To do this Open Magisk, click uninstall magisk, and only click "restore images". DO NOT REBOOT!
3. Check for software updates. Install OTA update after downloaded. DO NOT REBOOT!
4. Open Magisk again and now reinstall it but select "inactive slot" for the option.
5. REBOOT. Boot will take about 30 seconds to apply.
You are now updated
ScarletWizard said:
Thank you for this I will post this on the telegram channel
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What is the link to the telegram chan?
mvincent2k said:
What is the link to the telegram chan?
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My CPH2459 crappped out on me, and I have had little luck since moving from GN2200 to this model and could use a backup if you could lend a hand
mvincent2k said:
What is the link to the telegram chan?
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OnePlus Nord N20 | Official
You can view and join @oneplusnordn20 right away.
t.me
ScarletWizard said:
Incorrect link
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Can you share the right channel.
mvincent2k said:
These instructions are for the CPH2459 – Unlocked Nord N20 50
I wanted to give back and distribute an easy to follow step-by-step guide as many were asking for a complete guide and I had a little time to create it today. Hopefully this will help kick off some good dev for the device as we are light currently.
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Damn son, your attention to detail is admirable! Very thorough and well-documented. Thanks.
Can I use this on the new ota update
mvincent2k said:
a.img = boot_a.img magisk patched
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killerex said:
Can I use this on the new ota update
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No you would need an updated img if you are on the latest upgrade. I no longer have an N20 to test with otherwise would create one for the group. Someone else may possibly.
How? I'm not updated yet can guide me how to do it.thank
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How
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Search the other XDA threads here for this device. A few explain how to extract payload and patch.
If you are on the previous update, see the update to my instructions just posted on how to take the OTA and stay rooted with Magisk
I'm getting installation error.. I'm in previous update
mvincent2k said:
These instructions are for the CPH2459 – Unlocked Nord N20 50
I wanted to give back and distribute an easy to follow step-by-step guide as many were asking for a complete guide and I had a little time to create it today. Hopefully this will help kick off some good dev for the device as we are light currently.
I take no responsibility for any issues with your device and do not have backups in the steps, so use at your own risk as always...
COMPLETE STEPS......
Update your phone to the latest OS/patch level over Internet OTA from 1+ and reboot
Verify you are running OS/patch à CPH2459_11_C_10 (latest at time of this)
Enable developer options by clicking on the build number until activation appears (Under Setting-->About-->Version)
Enable Unlock bootloader in the new Developers Options section now in the Phone menu
Enable USB debugging under the new Developers Options
Plug in your phone with usb connected to pc and select transfer files if prompted
Download and extract install latest ptools-n20.zip (with included patched boot files)
Open a windows command prompt in the folder that you extracted the platform tools into
Run adb devices and be sure the phone shows up as a device that is attached
Accept device fingerprint if asked
Run command to boot to bootloader: adb reboot bootloader
Run command to ensure connection in bootloader to your phone: fastboot devices
Run Command to unlock bootloader: fastboot flashing unlock
Lave command prompt open
Use volume keys to select “unlock bootloader” then press “power” to unlock
The device will reset and will now be unlocked
After phone boots, complete the quick setup
Repeat step #3, #5-6, #9-12
In Command prompt where platform tools are installed run command: fastboot flash boot a.img
Reboot phone and you will be patched
Install Magisk 25.2 App from official repo & Enable Zygisk in settings
Enable Magisk hide and reopen the app
Add your google account if not already added and use Play Store or use Aurora store to install Safetynet Checker by flink apps
Run Safetynet checker and notice the device fails 2 checks
Transfer 2 zip files included to your phone: Shamiko & Safetynet fix. These will help hiding root and will allow your phone to pass Safetynet fixes
Install both zips under module section in Magisk. (you can do 1…don’t reboot when asked, then do other and reboot to activate both)
Run Safetynet Checker again and you should pass all checks.
Viola…you are unlocked/rooted/patched and pass safetynect checks.....ENJOY!
I will update here on how to take future OTAs as more come out and if time allows.
NOTES: Files in platform tools
a.img = boot_a.img magisk patched
b.img = boot_b.img magisk patched (just in case)
boot_a.img = Unpatched a (just in case)
boot_b.img = Unpatched b (just in case)
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2/3/23 UPDATE: How to take an OTA and preserve root
==============================================
1. First, Under developer options, make sure the option to apply automatic updates on reboot is ENABLED. (If you do not do this, you will loose root)
2. Unroot the device. We wont completely remove Magisk, just restore images. To do this Open Magisk, click uninstall magisk, and only click "restore images". DO NOT REBOOT!
3. Check for software updates. Install OTA update after downloaded. DO NOT REBOOT!
4. Open Magisk again and now reinstall it but select "inactive slot" for the option.
5. REBOOT. Boot will take about 30 seconds to apply.
You are now updated
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Thank you for this! Glad to see people are picking up the slack. I havent updated yet because im worried about having to battle tighter restrictions that newer versions of android inevitably bring. I wont be able to use the images as i have the gn2200 but grateful for the how to guide on updating. Didnt realize it was quite that easy. Im still on May on one device and July on the other tho recently had to downgrade it to restore it in an emergency situation and was thankfully able to do all the flashing from the may device otg
PsYk0n4uT said:
Thank you for this! Glad to see people are picking up the slack. I havent updated yet because im worried about having to battle tighter restrictions that newer versions of android inevitably bring. I wont be able to use the images as i have the gn2200 but grateful for the how to guide on updating. Didnt realize it was quite that easy. Im still on May on one device and July on the other tho recently had to downgrade it to restore it in an emergency situation and was thankfully able to do all the flashing from the may device otg
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Not a problem. Always glad to help the community out!
Very nice. I'm expecting delivery of one of these phones tomorrow. It already has Android 12 installed on it. So, I'm wondering if it's safe to use the attached image files to root it or should I go through the process of having Magisk patch the phone's existing a and b images?
Raybo58 said:
Very nice. I'm expecting delivery of one of these phones tomorrow. It already has Android 12 installed on it. So, I'm wondering if it's safe to use the attached image files to root it or should I go through the process of having Magisk patch the phone's existing a and b images?
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Just make sure your using a12 boot image if your trying to use a posted one.balso be sure to use the same security patch boot image as the system you already have installed.
Safest bet is to use the DSU sideloader method to pull your own boot image and then patch it if your unsure of which patched boot image to use. It's a little more complicated but pulling your own boot image will ensure that you have an exact match for your device.
If you have or can locate and obtain an unpatched boot image that matches your system. You should have one on hand just in case the patched boot image doesn't work so that you can simply reflash your stock image in that case.
A mismatching boot image can lead to an unbootable state so you need to be prepared.
You shouldn't have to worry much about anything crazy or unrepairable so long as your flashing boot images made for the device your flashing them to. Just don't flash boot images from a completely different device as that can cause you to end up with any sort 9f crazy weird issues that may not even be fixable.
Raybo58 said:
Very nice. I'm expecting delivery of one of these phones tomorrow. It already has Android 12 installed on it. So, I'm wondering if it's safe to use the attached image files to root it or should I go through the process of having Magisk patch the phone's existing a and b images?
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By any chance you got the latest boot.img
Will this work on a GN2200?
NO
Followed instructions and it worked. BUT, can't update the firmware. When I try to restore images in Magisk it says they don't exist. So I can't update to the latest firmware. Suggestions?
alipps1 said:
Followed instructions and it worked. BUT, can't update the firmware. When I try to restore images in Magisk it says they don't exist. So I can't update to the latest firmware. Suggestions?
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I recently ran into this on another device and had to fix so you are in luck. I believe something broke with magisk running on 13 during the last OTA with security, so here are the steps...
1) Unhide and Uninstall magisk app completely and Update to the latest canary version of magisk apk here and restart: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk
2) Verify it sees magisk installed and has latest build.
3) Try restoring images again and it may work.
If that does not work...
1) You will need to do a full unroot...which technically should not work if the images were not present, but it does, so images are present (proving it is a bug)
2) You will need to complete the full procedure of patching the boot image again yourself.
3) Extract payload and patch the boot.img per instructions in this forum, then flash per my instructions above.
FYI. I did this on the current version of the OS and then did the restore images and upgrade to take the OTA and prove the bug and that OTA updates will work as in the instructions above in the future again, which it did.
Alternatively, you could also update the to the latest OTA after unrooting and just do it once, but I wanted to play it safe just in case Google updated something in the latest 13 builds blocking magisk... So your choice, but please post back here how you make out.
Good luck
Hello everyone hope you are all keeping well.
Since I believe that many of you don't know about this, I've decided to share the steps I've done in order to root the OP 11R ( ACE 2 )
I cannot be responsible if you brick your device. Your phone, your choices, your responsibility!
1 - Unlock the bootloader (if you haven't done it already...beware that this will erase all of your user data). To do so, you must:
Enable developer options
Enable the "OEM unlocking" option
Enable USB debugging
Have both adb and fastboot, from SDK Platform Tools available on your PC
Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable and run the following commands:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
(so your phone will reboot into fastboot mode)
fastboot flashing unlock
(device should now unlock)
fastboot reboot
(device reboots with an unlocked bootloader and data partition wiped so set up the device from scratch again)
2 - Download OP 11R stock boot.img that you may find later on this post, that matches your current build.
Copy the boot.img to your devices internal memory
Leave a copy of it on your PC (on the same folder you have adb and fastboot...you never know if you will need to use it again in the future...to restore the stock boot.img, aka revert to stock...)
Indian Boot.img A_0.8 - download
3 - Download latest Magisk Manager from HERE and install it on your phone
4 - Open Magisk Manager App and press:
Install
Select and Patch a File
Browse to the path where you saved stock boot.img and select it
Magisk Manager will now patch the boot image and store it in [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.img
5 - Copy the patched boot image from your device to your PC (Store it on the same folder where you have adb and fastboot)
6 - Flash the patched boot image to your phone by running these commands (remember, you must have patched boot image on the same folder you have adb and fastboot and, of course, your device must be connected to your PC...)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
7 - After the phone boots up, hopefully with a normal boot (almost feels like nothing happened....), install/open Magisk Manager App again and watch Magisk doing it's magic!
8 - Enjoy!
All credits goes to topjohnwu and his incredible work with Magisk.
Why title says NORD 2T?
firoz3321 said:
Why title says NORD 2T?
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MB ... typo
Thank you for detailed steps.
Is there any benefit with KernelSU over this method ?
I always used Magisk on OP8, but recently saw an article for OP11 with Kernel SU.
Also is there MSM tool support to recover softbriked device ?
firoz3321 said:
Thank you for detailed steps.
Is there any benefit with KernelSU over this method ?
I always used Magisk on OP8, but recently saw an article for OP11 with Kernel SU.
Also is there MSM tool support to recover softbriked device ?
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Sorry but there is no msm tool available for new OnePlus devices. + You can use Fastboot enhance tool from github to recover softbrick , magisk is always recommended for rooting because of ease of steps and simple to use
Hello, thanks for the detailed instructions. Today I updated to A. 10, and unfortunately lost my root access. Without the root cannot extract the boot image. If you're already updated and have a backup of A. 10 boot, can you please share?
saifsohel said:
Hello, thanks for the detailed instructions. Today I updated to A. 10, and unfortunately lost my root access. Without the root cannot extract the boot image. If you're already updated and have a backup of A. 10 boot, can you please share?
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i didn't got the update yet ... + oxygen updater also showing A.08. i will update this post soon as I got update
shiki_senpai said:
i didn't got the update yet ... + oxygen updater also showing A.08. i will update this post soon as I got update
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Then remember to take a backup of the boot before rebooting. I messed up big time.
Thanks for the detailed information man. Can I know if bootloader unlock decreases widevine L1 to L3? As this was case with my OP6