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Trying to update to 4.4.2 via TWRP Flash getting error

I'm new to rooting and android in general. I'm currently running 4.4 rooted with stock I believe. Says ponury kernal in my settings.
I'm trying to flash the update for 4.4.2 via the TWRP install. I get a failed error: error executing updater binary in zip.
I've made sure my zip is the 4.4 to 4.4.2 but still no luck. Any ideas what I can do? Do I need to wipe something before I can put it on there?

On a first thought, you need to get back to the original kernel.
Update from 4.4.1 to .4.4.2. has no problems with different kernels installed, however this won't work from 4.4. to 4.4.2.
The exact error message would be also helpful

tom1807 said:
On a first thought, you need to get back to the original kernel.
Update from 4.4.1 to .4.4.2. has no problems with different kernels installed, however this won't work from 4.4. to 4.4.2.
The exact error message would be also helpful
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The error was : error executing updater binary in zip. I will look into getting back to stock.

matthewordie said:
The error was : error executing updater binary in zip. I will look into getting back to stock.
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You need to fastboot flash the system and boot image from 4.4 if you have a custom kernel. Then flash the update

jd1639 said:
You need to fastboot flash the system and boot image from 4.4 if you have a custom kernel. Then flash the update
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How do I fastboot flash the system and boot image? Can I do that from TWRP or do I need to use the command line with the fastboot? I have fastboot installed on my mac already. I was playing with that as well.

matthewordie said:
How do I fastboot flash the system and boot image? Can I do that from TWRP or do I need to use the command line with the fastboot? I have fastboot installed on my mac already. I was playing with that as well.
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You'll need to get the factory image and extract the files. Inside there is another zip file which you'll need to extract. That's where you'll find the images. Use fastboot flash system system.img The Mac command is slightly different, I don't remember exactly what it is. To fastboot boot its the similar format

jd1639 said:
You'll need to get the factory image and extract the files. Inside there is another zip file which you'll need to extract. That's where you'll find the images. Use fastboot flash system system.img The Mac command is slightly different, I don't remember exactly what it is. To fastboot boot its the similar format
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Is there a method of rooting or a specific kernal that will make it easier to update next time? I'd really hate to have to wipe everything every time there's an OTA update.

matthewordie said:
Is there a method of rooting or a specific kernal that will make it easier to update next time? I'd really hate to have to wipe everything every time there's an OTA update.
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then stop modding your phone if you want OTAs.
its really that simple.
just flash the 4.4.2 factory images.

matthewordie said:
Is there a method of rooting or a specific kernal that will make it easier to update next time? I'd really hate to have to wipe everything every time there's an OTA update.
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Flashing the system image won't wipe anything

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14
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Zepius said:
then stop modding your phone if you want OTAs.
its really that simple.
just flash the 4.4.2 factory images.
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Well I really don't know the exact steps involved in "flashing the image". That's what I'm asking.

jd1639 said:
Flashing the system image won't wipe anything
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Then I guess I had the wrong impression of what flashing the image is. Is there a guide available?

matthewordie said:
Then I guess I had the wrong impression of what flashing the image is. Is there a guide available?
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Follow method#2. But only flash the system.img and boot.img. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Edit, your bootloader is unlocked, right? If not then you will lose all you data unlocking it

jd1639 said:
Follow method#2. But only flash the system.img and boot.img. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Edit, your bootloader is unlocked, right? If not then you will lose all you data unlocking it
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Ah, I was close I actually did method 1. Yeah I did leave it unlocked since i'm going to root again right away. Thanks

Does anyone know why this happed?

Im trying to make recovery on my lg d800 by this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633150
and im getting this error [URL=http://www.siz.co.il/]
[/URL]]
Anyone know how to fix?

maozer said:
Im trying to make recovery on my lg d800 by this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633150
and im getting this error
Anyone know how to fix?
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Copy and paste one line at a time... looks like you copy/pasted a block of commands within the adb shell and things didn't paste properly.
-Daryel

daryelv said:
Copy and paste one line at a time... looks like you copy/pasted a block of commands within the adb shell and things didn't paste properly.
-Daryel
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Ok i did it and now im getting error [-] Loki aboot version does not match device.
I tried this files:
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2.img
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-g2att.zip‬ (extracted and copy img file) here im getting error "input file is not a loki image"
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-g2att.img
openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-d800-loki.zip‬ (extracted and copy img file) here im getting error "input file is not a loki image"
All from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
I dont know if it matters but i should mention what i did.
1.Bought d800 ATT 4.2.2
2.Rooted it
3. Installed twrp recovery
4.Installed kitkat rom
5.Rooted it and installed twrp version 2.7 with autorec
6.Installed costume rom (sopk)
7.Installed costume rom cloudy 3g.
8.Restored back to stock 4.2.2.
Coundt install costume recovery since then. everytime i go to recovery there is a blank screen and needed to reset.
Big thanks for help!

maozer said:
Ok i did it and now im getting error [-] Loki aboot version does not match device.
I tried this files:
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2.img
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-g2att.zip‬ (extracted and copy img file) here im getting error "input file is not a loki image"
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-g2att.img
openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-d800-loki.zip‬ (extracted and copy img file) here im getting error "input file is not a loki image"
All from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
I dont know if it matters but i should mention what i did.
1.Bought d800 ATT 4.2.2
2.Rooted it
3. Installed twrp recovery
4.Installed kitkat rom
5.Rooted it and installed twrp version 2.7 with autorec
6.Installed costume rom (sopk)
7.Installed costume rom cloudy 3g.
8.Restored back to stock 4.2.2.
Coundt install costume recovery since then. everytime i go to recovery there is a blank screen and needed to reset.
Big thanks for help!
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How did you restore back to 4.2.2? What method? Did you just flash a D800-10d ROM? Or did you use LGFlashtool to go back to 4.2.2? My feeling is that you have something mismatched. Best advice to go back to 4.2.2 if you were on 4.4.x is to use the TOT method and LGFlashtool. That will restore lall the phone's partitions back to proper versions.
-Daryel

daryelv said:
How did you restore back to 4.2.2? What method? Did you just flash a D800-10d ROM? Or did you use LGFlashtool to go back to 4.2.2? My feeling is that you have something mismatched. Best advice to go back to 4.2.2 if you were on 4.4.x is to use the TOT method and LGFlashtool. That will restore lall the phone's partitions back to proper versions.
-Daryel
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I restored from 4.4 to 4.2.
I just used the backup i made when i got the phone. in recovery went to restore..
Its possible to use lgflashtool now? and do some kind of hard reset? it will be ok then?

[Q] Bricked?

I've been in the samsung family for so long that I didn't realize how different flashing can be. I broke my phone so I bought a Moto G. Rooted it right away with only a little trouble. I installed a Lollipop ROM afterward and couldn't get my phone to boot. Guess who forgot to do a backup of the stock ROM? Yay me... but anyway, I found a stock file and went through all the steps in the screenshot. Each time, I got the okay to move on and I assumed I had the stock file flashed. Upon rebooting, I stay at the "warning, bootloader is unlocked" and phone doesn't go any further. I'm not booting up at all and custom recovery is gone now.
Can anyone help? I'm at my wit's end.
Thanks in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Follow this step by step. I did it twice. If your phone boots, it is more than likely recoverable. Once you get everything sorted out and are ready to flash a custom ROM, I recommend Carbon ROM (personal preference).
The lollipop ones are still shaky. I would try em out but they truly aren't daily drivers yet
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Another thought. You have your bootloader unlocked. You can flash the TWRP image through fastboot. Then you can flash the "flashable zip" stock firmware

BBobby said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Follow this step by step. I did it twice. If your phone boots, it is more than likely recoverable. Once you get everything sorted out and are ready to flash a custom ROM, I recommend Carbon ROM (personal preference).
The lollipop ones are still shaky. I would try em out but they truly aren't daily drivers yet
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Another thought. You have your bootloader unlocked. You can flash the TWRP image through fastboot. Then you can flash the "flashable zip" stock firmware
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That's actually the instructions I used to try to flash back to stock. But when it reboots, it never gets past the warning about bootloader. I can get the TWRP recovery back but from there is there another way to flash the "flashable zip"? With Samsung I could always use ODIN but I don't think it works with Moto G. I can't get the zip to internal storage to flash it.
Thanks for the reply by the way I'm going to try it one more time I think....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2854688
Flashable stock zips. I don't have a PC to do a full reset. But with TWRP and the flashable stock zip I have had absolutely no problem.
If all else fails I would give it a shot
I have the xt 1032 cricket/aio. I am using stock "us retail" and it works just fine. If you have radio issues etc there is also a repository of flashable radio images

BBobby said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2854688
Flashable stock zips. I don't have a PC to do a full reset. But with TWRP and the flashable stock zip I have had absolutely no problem.
If all else fails I would give it a shot
I have the xt 1032 cricket/aio. I am using stock "us retail" and it works just fine. If you have radio issues etc there is also a repository of flashable radio images
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I hate sounding dumb... but how will I flash the zip if I can't get it on my phone?

Get back TWRP custom recovery by booting your phone into bootloader and flash via fastboot. You can get the .IMG file for the falcon from their website latest version is 2.8.5.0
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/233
Then simply install the corresponding stock flashable zip

BBobby said:
Get back TWRP custom recovery by booting your phone into bootloader and flash via fastboot. You can get the .IMG file for the falcon from their website latest version is 2.8.5.0
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/233
Then simply install the corresponding stock flashable zip
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Thank you for all your help. I'll give that a shot.

BBobby said:
Get back TWRP custom recovery by booting your phone into bootloader and flash via fastboot. You can get the .IMG file for the falcon from their website latest version is 2.8.5.0
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/233
Then simply install the corresponding stock flashable zip
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Quick question. When I go into recovery to flash the zip, do I go to 'advanced' and then ' terminal command'? and go from there? I feel like a noob and I've flashed dozens of roms...

To flash a zip, choose the install option, find the name of the zip, select it, swipe to install it.

audit13 said:
To flash a zip, choose the install option, find the name of the zip, select it, swipe to install it.
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The problem is that I didn't make a backup. When I tried flashing back to stock using fastboot everything was wiped. I don't even have the original custom ROM that started the whole mess. The stock file flashed but phone won't boot. I never get passed the boot loader warning screen. I did everything to the tee (following the directions that BBobby posted above. Actually did it twice. Isn't there an ODIN type deal for this phone. Brand new and I've broke it dangit.
Oh and I can't get into the phone to enable us debugging.

There is rsd lite but it may not help. Odin doesn't help if you can't enter download mode too. Usb debugging isn't require to flash a rom or install recovery.
It sounds like your phone is not booting because of the bootloade or the data partition is messed up.

I can get into bootloader and I have TWRP installed and can boot into it. I'm starting to think it's a lost cause. Thanks though y'all.

stacalicious said:
I can get into bootloader and I have TWRP installed and can boot into it. I'm starting to think it's a lost cause. Thanks though y'all.
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I also got similar problem as yours. I have xt1033 dual sim phone and i had flashed lollipop 5.0.2 soak version. When official update was released for xt1033 i got back to kitkat 4.4.4 to download ota. But when i flashed kitkat through fastboot it got stuck on unlocked bootloader screen. Only solution i got still is converting to gpe. Only Gpe firmware boots. Im still finding solution for bootloop

You can get into TWRP? What happens when you use it to flash a custom ROM?

BBobby said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Follow this step by step. I did it twice. If your phone boots, it is more than likely recoverable. Once you get everything sorted out and are ready to flash a custom ROM, I recommend Carbon ROM (personal preference).
The lollipop ones are still shaky. I would try em out but they truly aren't daily drivers yet
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Another thought. You have your bootloader unlocked. You can flash the TWRP image through fastboot. Then you can flash the "flashable zip" stock firmware
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audit13 said:
You can get into TWRP? What happens when you use it to flash a custom ROM?
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I originally flashed a custom ROM but it never would get past the loading screen. I went through all the steps to flash back to stock and now all my data is gone. The ROM I had in my download folder is gone as is all my other info. So I get into TWRP but there's nothing in my phone I can flash.

audit13 said:
You can get into TWRP? What happens when you use it to flash a custom ROM?
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I've flashed dozens, probably hundreds of ROMs in the past and never ran into such an issue. Custom ROM seemed to take, but got stuck. So I used fastboot and followed the directions to the tee in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
When the ROM is finished flashing (stock that is) it never gets past the bootloader warning screen. If I could just get a zip onto the phone, I could flash through TWRP but I have no idea how to or if it's even possible.

Cwm have a option "sdcard mount" via usb. I dont remember the specific option but you can mount your device and connect it to a computer.

esd316 said:
Cwm have a option "sdcard mount" via usb. I dont remember the specific option but you can mount your device and connect it to a computer.
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So I got into cwm. I can't mount usb storage, but I have an option to use adb sideload? Can I flash stock from there?

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/233
Instructions on how to flash via fastboot are there in the same download page
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stacalicious said:
Quick question. When I go into recovery to flash the zip, do I go to 'advanced' and then ' terminal command'? and go from there? I feel like a noob and I've flashed dozens of roms...
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The moto g just needs to do a wipe. Advanced wipe is not necessary. Then install the zip from the folder. By the way you can flash from USB otg (USB storage device such as a flash drive)

I fixed it!!!
stacalicious said:
I originally flashed a custom ROM but it never would get past the loading screen. I went through all the steps to flash back to stock and now all my data is gone. The ROM I had in my download folder is gone as is all my other info. So I get into TWRP but there's nothing in my phone I can flash.
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esd316 said:
Cwm have a option "sdcard mount" via usb. I dont remember the specific option but you can mount your device and connect it to a computer.
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I'd hug your neck right now if I could get to you!!! I flashed cwm, went to adb sideload and installed a stock rom. My phone is back up and money isn't going to be pissed into the wind because I made a mistake. Thanks to everyone for your help.

[N_7.0][NPJ25.93-14][TWRP][Boot]TWRP Backup of Stock Boot Partition

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT LIABLE TO ANY DAMAGE THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE BECAUSE OF DOING ANYTHING WRONG.
MOTO G4 PLUS [XT1643]
This is for those who had flashed a custom kernel on their stock ROM and now want to revert to stock.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. TWRP 3.0.3-n2 by @Shreps .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...covery-twrp-3-0-2-r3-moto-g4-g4-plus-t3494337
This one is more updated/maintained than the official 3.0.2 version.
2. 7Zip Compression Utility:
Download and install on your PC. I use this as it gives the maximum ultra level compression. See Downloads below.
PROCEDURE:
1. Download and extract the TWRP.7z using 7Zip.
2. Place the TWRP folder it in the root directory of your INTERNAL STORAGE.
2. Just reboot TWRP once and choose Restore and then choose this: athene_93-14_boot
3. Swipe to restore.
NOTE: As a general recommendation for all zip installations and backup/restore using twrp, Wipe Cache and ART Cache before you Reboot to System.
4. You're DONE
DOWNLOADS:
Google Drive Link for the file:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B25DpDahxm52MDlBRlVqNElkaUE
7-ZIP Download Link:
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
IF YOU WANT ENTIRE STOCK ROM ( TWRP BACKUP) VISIT THIS THREAD BY @Greekgodmerwyn .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/android-7-0-moto-g4-plus-npj25-93-14-t3544601
HIT LIKE IF I HELPED YOU! :fingers-crossed: :good:

Hey I need the file bit it is in bin so give a alternative link

Can i install this to xt1644 retus?

Dont know bro I just want the 1643 one

dedik46 said:
Can i install this to xt1644 retus?
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Not tried. Make additional backups and try. :good:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B25DpDahxm52MDlBRlVqNElkaUE
Not Found
Error 404
Please re-upload.

nextheart said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B25DpDahxm52MDlBRlVqNElkaUE
Not Found
Error 404
Please re-upload.
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Oh wait. Try this, @nextheart
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120722570

@tywinlannister7 Thanks for quick reply.
As far as I can understand, this file should be flashed (restored) after restoring my TWRP back up of nougat stock rom taken in January-2017. Currently I am on RR-MM.
Shall I able to take OTA then?

nextheart said:
@tywinlannister7 Thanks for quick reply.
As far as I can understand, this file should be flashed (restored) after restoring my TWRP back up of nougat stock rom taken in January-2017. Currently I am on RR-MM.
Shall I able to take OTA then?
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For OTA updates to work, you'd need a stock recovery on your device too; TWRP is a no go. Once you've restored your TWRP backup of your Nougat stock ROM (which hopefully may have the stock boot still), you can flash the stock recovery linked here https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/how-to-ota-rooting-nougat-npj-25-93-14-t3601747
I imagine the easiest option is to flash the recovery in fastboot (same as you did with TWRP) using 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img', then rebooting into recovery.
I think, though I've not tried it with a stock recovery, that you should be able to flash the recovery image in TWRP:
tap Install in the TWRP menu
Select 'install image's
Find your stock recovery image and select
Choose recovery as the image type
Flash and reboot to recovery.
Then, provided your system has a stock kernel, no modifications to your system and a stock recovery (bootloader doesn't matter), you should be able to update via OTA.

@echo92 Thanks for detailed guide.
I had flashed SuperSU on Nougat stock ROM, so stock boot might be affected. Am I right?
In short, I want to sell the device, so I want to return to stock.

nextheart said:
@echo92 Thanks for detailed guide.
I had flashed SuperSU on Nougat stock ROM, so stock boot might be affected. Am I right?
In short, I want to sell the device, so I want to return to stock.
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You could have directly flashed the latest March 1 Security firmware via fastboot and lock your bootloader too.

tywinlannister7 said:
You could have directly flashed the latest March 1 Security firmware via fastboot and lock your bootloader too.
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Thank you for pointing out.
Will I lose my IMEI or WIFI MAK or any thing else by fastboot method? Because I have read that some users are losing such things by fastboot method.

nextheart said:
Thank you for pointing out.
Will I lose my IMEI or WIFI MAK or any thing else by fastboot method? Because I have read that some users are losing such things by fastboot method.
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Shouldn't create any such issues. Anyways, you can make an entire backup of the fsg and other partitions in twrp.
Yes, your data will be wiped though.

I can't flash stock firmware with the smart assistant or rsd lite

I flashed some roms and now can't install the stock firmware back. It doesn't recognize my device(it doesn't show the model number anymore-xt1995-4/reteu). A new rom would be fine but now almost all of them say "No Service"(maybe if someone can help me with this).

Solved it
teor18 said:
I flashed some roms and now can't install the stock firmware back. It doesn't recognize my device(it doesn't show the model number anymore-xt1995-4/reteu). A new rom would be fine but now almost all of them say "No Service"(maybe if someone can help me with this).
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I finally got the stock firmware back. I found a firmware image online and downloaded it. Then I extracted the content into the adb/fastboot folder and I created a bat file with all the commands needed to flash the stock rom(found them on a forum by doing a quick search). Put my phone into fastboot and clicked the bat file and it did everything for me. NEVER am I gonna install a custom rom on an a/b device again! Now I have signal and the battery lasts so much longer.

teor18 said:
I finally got the stock firmware back. I found a firmware image online and downloaded it. Then I extracted the content into the adb/fastboot folder and I created a bat file with all the commands needed to flash the stock rom(found them on a forum by doing a quick search). Put my phone into fastboot and clicked the bat file and it did everything for me. NEVER am I gonna install a custom rom on an a/b device again! Now I have signal and the battery lasts so much longer.
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I have a bat file too that someone gave me works great.on ROMs have to flash the AB partion zip before doing rom and maky sure I do factory reset then boot into twrp using adb flash rom then boot back into twrp factory reset maky sure ur on slot a on all this should not have any problem

Whhheeerrrreeee

Kilo__ said:
Whhheeerrrreeee
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https://mega.nz/file/uFpmBCpI#Ntr8gegku2TxsZiebK-C6sfQxWG7Fl9_J0fCqHLMFmw try this bat file