I have TWRP on my phone already, and everything is backed up. I am currently using the older Sprint Hybrid-X 4.4.4 version of the Rom found in this post.
I recently got the Samsung Gear VR for the Note 4 from Amazon and I have enjoyed it. Unfortunately, 5.0.1+ is needed for Netflix on the Oculus VR app so I assume it will limit other things staying on 4.4.4.
Long story short, I would like to update to the 5.1.1 version of this Rom in the link above. I'm guessing since I have everything backed up all I need to do is put the Rom on my Micro SD, Wipe everything x3, and flash the new Rom, correct? I know this is a simple question, but I just wanted to double check that I don't have to do anything else before jumping in. Thanks in advance to those who may reply.
Confirm your device is rooted. Clear dalvik and other caches and then flash the zip..
Nikhilrj said:
Confirm your device is rooted. Clear dalvik and other caches and then flash the zip..
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Thank you for your post. My device is rooted, and I will make sure to clear; however, it seems I may need to update TWRP to the latest version for Lollipop support. I am currently on v2.8.1.1 with the latest being 2.8.7.0 of TWRP.
Does this seem necessary, and if so would I be able to flash the latest update within the older version of TWRP or should I just do it via Odin?
Note: I guess TWRP says TWRP Install (Requires TWRP 2.8.4 or higher already installed) but I may be able to update with TWRP app.
Update: For those who do want to flash a lollipop ROM you need to upgrade your TWRP if on an older revision below 2.8.4 I believe. I used the TWRP app on google play store. Easy as pie, but you will need your phone to be rooted + have an unlocked bootloader.
- Download TWRP Manager from Google Play Store
- Select Install TWRP from Menu
- Select Your exact phone (make sure you've got this right or you could soft brick your device make/model) as well as latest TWRP version (may need to install at least TWRP v2.7 first via Odin)
- Hit install and on reboot Wipe Dalvik Cache + Cache then reboot system and wait for the update to finish.
Now that I've got that updated I believe I can install the new Rom, I will update my post when I do so if all goes well.
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Okay, folks. I need some help. I was not able to flash new Cyanogen ROM's so I tried updating my TF300T to the latest US firmware. Here are the results and where I stand now.
1. TWRP 2.5 is loaded in recovery.
2. Latest ASUS firmware is installed.
3. Lost root.
4. Tried to re-root and cannot. SuperSU fails every time I try to update the binary.
5. I wipe everything and can boot into recovery.
6. I tell TWRP to flash the latest ASUS firmware zip file.
7. Firmware flashes but then when I go to reboot in TWRP it says that no OS is available!!
8. I can swipe the lock and reboot into 4.2.1 but obviously no root.
9. I have tried flashing the signed superuser file and it flashes and says successful.
10. When I use root checker pro to see if I have root it tells me that I do not have root.
What in the hell is going on????????? Any help or outline of steps would be appreciated.
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Okay, folks. I need some help. I was not able to flash new Cyanogen ROM's so I tried updating my TF300T to the latest US firmware. Here are the results and where I stand now.
1. TWRP 2.5 is loaded in recovery.
2. Latest ASUS firmware is installed.
3. Lost root.
4. Tried to re-root and cannot. SuperSU fails every time I try to update the binary.
5. I wipe everything and can boot into recovery.
6. I tell TWRP to flash the latest ASUS firmware zip file.
7. Firmware flashes but then when I go to reboot in TWRP it says that no OS is available!!
8. I can swipe the lock and reboot into 4.2.1 but obviously no root.
9. I have tried flashing the signed superuser file and it flashes and says successful.
10. When I use root checker pro to see if I have root it tells me that I do not have root.
What in the hell is going on????????? Any help or outline of steps would be appreciated.
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Bootloader info plz. Unless you were using the experimental CM10.1 build (or a select few others), it sounds like you tried to flash a ROM compatible only with an older bootloader onto the "latest" build (from your description).
Which is the best ROM out there for Xperia L and can someone provide me with the exact A-Z guide on how to flash it?
I have a spare 4.1.2 Xperia L lying around and it hasn't been used for months now. About two years back, I had tried to unlock the bootloader and messed up the phone. Had to take it to a local store to get it fixed and apparently, the bootloader was unlocked (does that mean I succeeded?). I later managed to root the phone with MotoChopper and that was the end of it. Uninstalled all the crappy bloatware and the phone was fast af and I never thought about the need for flashing a custom ROM. Well, I couldn't because I was scared to fail.
Then, in July 2016 or so, Pokemon GO was launched worldwide and I couldn't play it 'cause minimum requirement was KitKat (fml). I had to finally get a new phone to be able to play it. Always wanted to upgrade the Xperia L because I love the phone. It was my first ever Android
mama-bobo said:
Which is the best ROM out there for Xperia L and can someone provide me with the exact A-Z guide on how to flash it?
I have a spare 4.1.2 Xperia L lying around and it hasn't been used for months now. About two years back, I had tried to unlock the bootloader and messed up the phone. Had to take it to a local store to get it fixed and apparently, the bootloader was unlocked (does that mean I succeeded?). I later managed to root the phone with MotoChopper and that was the end of it. Uninstalled all the crappy bloatware and the phone was fast af and I never thought about the need for flashing a custom ROM. Well, I couldn't because I was scared to fail.
Then, in July 2016 or so, Pokemon GO was launched worldwide and I couldn't play it 'cause minimum requirement was KitKat (fml). I had to finally get a new phone to be able to play it. Always wanted to upgrade the Xperia L because I love the phone. It was my first ever Android
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Update: It seems that the Xperia L I had was already unlocked and rooted and I installed the Official TWRP App now to get into the recovery mode but I still can't find the "Install from SD Card" option. These are the steps that I did:
1. Installed Official TWRP
2. Downloaded image for my device
3. Flashed image (it said successful) and restarted into recovery
These are what I see in the recovery mode:
1. Reboot system now
2. Update adb (something)
3. Wipe system data
4. Wipe cache
5. Fastboot mode
That's pretty much it. Help!
mama-bobo said:
Update: It seems that the Xperia L I had was already unlocked and rooted and I installed the Official TWRP App now to get into the recovery mode but I still can't find the "Install from SD Card" option. These are the steps that I did:
1. Installed Official TWRP
2. Downloaded image for my device
3. Flashed image (it said successful) and restarted into recovery
These are what I see in the recovery mode:
1. Reboot system now
2. Update adb (something)
3. Wipe system data
4. Wipe cache
5. Fastboot mode
That's pretty much it. Help!
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What you're seeing sounds like the stock Android recovery. The TWRP recoveries from the app and from their website can't work on stock roms.
Assuming you have an access to a computer, download https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320 and pick CWM. Transfer an older ROM that has root built-in (any LP/MM ROM would work) onto your internal storage, enter your recovery, and wipe /system, /data and whatever directories you're told to wipe in the descriptions. Flash the ROM, get the TWRP app if that's what you wanna use, and install the recovery. Reboot, and TWRP should be working this time. Wipe and flash the ROM of your choice.
Regarding the "stable ROM" question, I currently run LineageOS 14.1 and that's pretty stable - there's a little bug with the touchscreen that appeared about two or three weeks ago, but if you flash the "Touchscreen fix" .zip linked in this thread it will work just fine.
I know that my method is a bit roundabout but anyone can do it, even with no experience.
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I have same Quastion About #Most Stable Rom For Xperia L ?
Hi guys, is there any way to "uninstall" a pre-installed system update?? Currently at OS 5.1.11 but idk what happened suddenly it says "system update (OS 9.0.2) is installed, please reboot". So the last thing I want is to reboot, since I WILL lose my root, and afraid that my TWRP version not compatible for Android P. THANKS!
QUESTIONS
1) IF I were to reboot into recovery, make a backup and install that backup, will that help? Will the update be installed once I reboot into recovery or not? IF I am not mistaken, the updates are only applied when you reboot into the system., but I'm not sure now.
2) I already have a backup of my system but that is months ago. Would I be able to make a complete backup of today's sytem without applying the installed update?
3) Any other way to remove the pre-installed system update besides rebooting into recovery to do a factory reset and restore system settings?
4) Do I need to reinstall TWRP and MAGISK before applying the backup/system restore?
Thanks in advanced!
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Hi guys, is there any way to "uninstall" a pre-installed system update?? Currently at OS 5.1.11 but idk what happened suddenly it says "system update (OS 9.0.2) is installed, please reboot". So the last thing I want is to reboot, since I WILL lose my root, and afraid that my TWRP version not compatible for Android P. THANKS!
QUESTIONS
1) IF I were to reboot into recovery, make a backup and install that backup, will that help? Will the update be installed once I reboot into recovery or not? IF I am not mistaken, the updates are only applied when you reboot into the system., but I'm not sure now.
2) I already have a backup of my system but that is months ago. Would I be able to make a complete backup of today's sytem without applying the installed update?
3) Any other way to remove the pre-installed system update besides rebooting into recovery to do a factory reset and restore system settings?
4) Do I need to reinstall TWRP and MAGISK before applying the backup/system restore?
Thanks in advanced!
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If you are rooted then update will not get install; you need to flash full package through twrp
If you dont want to update to pie then flash oos5.1.11 full package through twrp use bluspark twrp
Suggestion: update to pie build
siddhrsh said:
If you are rooted then update will not get install; you need to flash full package through twrp
If you dont want to update to pie then flash oos5.1.11 full package through twrp use bluspark twrp
Suggestion: update to pie build
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Hi, thanks for the reply.
I think the update WILL be installed after a reboot. And I don't want that, which is why I am avoiding any sort of reboot atm.
kahtsin said:
Hi, thanks for the reply.
I think the update WILL be installed after a reboot. And I don't want that, which is why I am avoiding any sort of reboot atm.
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Update WILL NOT installed if you have pached boot image
You can flash oos 5.1.11 or 9.0.2 directly through twrp but use only blu_spark twrp
If you have installed magisk then go to magisk manager select uninstall then restore image after select install magisk second slot after ota
Hello community!
Hope you are doing awesome, I am trying to install specifically the update from the 18 th of May (latest while doing this post) so when I downloaded it I go to TWRP and this is what I done
1)Place my pin and decrypt the device
2) Perform a format Data > Yes
3) Wipe cache, dalvik, internal
4) Restart to Recovery
5) Install the update all seems to be fine and reboot to system
The Phone boots to Poco screen and then vibrates and then gets me back to TWRP. I manage one time to get it worked and got in the config page from the customer rom a UI unresponsive message and is unable to connect to my Wifi so I have to use the Data 4G to make it work and I rolledback to April version of Arrow OS that seems to be the one working now.
The Miui stock that I am using to install the customer Rom is surya_global_images_V12.0.8.0.QJGMIXM_20210222.0000.00_10.0_global
Could you please provide some hints and tips what I am doing wrong so I can get this updates up to date? Because I love the Arrow OS Rom and I want to keep the firmware updated correclty on my side.
Thank you!
I am very interested, too. Got the same problem. After latest OTA-Update I'm stuck in a recovery bootloop as well.
Sadly even the attempt to flash back an older version or a MIUI Stock rom is failing for me now. Always recovery bootloop, even after a successfull flash without errors (and format data of course) .
Is the stock rom or an older arrow os version working for you, after the 18th May update?
@koelbche I was able to make a stock based on the stock fw shown on my post. then I installed old version of arrow OS April update and it was restarting bootloop.
I had to delete data, factory reset and select de wipe options so super clean flash and manage to boot it up.
I am waiting for any updates from others that manage to install the updates because I was not able to do it.
Flash ArrowOS custom recovery for ota update to work. After update you can flash recovery back to TWRP for root and backup, your choice.
I was able to make it worked in another post.
All I have to do was to update the version of the stock with Oss vendor (I think) and then all worked like a charm!.
Thanks for the replies though
So, I rooted my phone, for which I needed to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP. Now, when I want to install an update on my phone, it downloads and when I want to install it, it jumps to TWRP recovery instead of the phone's recovery, so I can't update my phone. Does anyone know how can I install the updates from TWRP?
Else, reinstall the default recovery. (Only the recovery, not the entire OS since that would un-root my phone)
Thanks.
Edit: After it boots to TWRP, it apparently tries to install the update, since I can see it on the log, but when I reboot my phone it has not installed. It errors: "E3994: This package is for "2169B" devices; this is a "". Updater process ended with ERROR: 1. Error installing zip file '/data/ota_package/OTA/.otaPackage/my_manifest_RMX3370_11.F.04_3040_202302282047.44.36402b59_all.zip'
Edit 2: After failing to install it, it prompts me to re-download it and re-install it, but it jumped from ~500MB update to 4.76GB update.
( may loose data)
I read in telegram channels, this twrp: https://www.pling.com/p/1922292 support installation latest zip. but I haven't tried.
one more thing you can do is ( may loose data)
1. restore twrp backup for recovery partition ( if you don't have backup. search recovery.img in upgrade zip )
2. reboot to recovery to check stock recovery is installed
3. install update
4. then follow steps to install twrp and magisk ( root again )
SanOne+1 said:
( may loose data)
I read in telegram channels, this twrp: https://www.pling.com/p/1922292 support installation latest zip. but I haven't tried.
one more thing you can do is ( may loose data)
1. restore twrp backup for recovery partition ( if you don't have backup. search recovery.img in upgrade zip )
2. reboot to recovery to check stock recovery is installed
3. install update
4. then follow steps to install twrp and magisk ( root again )
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Your guide is incorrect and will definitely put the device into bootloop.
** The twrp link that you shared doesn't allow system updates to install, it is just a A13 compatable twrp recovery.
1) What if that person has not created any twrp backup of all system partitions? According to his explanation, I'm pretty sure he has not created any backup of the partitions.
2) only flashing recovery image and installing the update will again put the device into bootloop because as confirmed by the OP that his device is rooted and due to root the boot image of the device gets modified so it will put the device into bootloop.
3) unless the OP has stock boot and recovery images at his disposal he should not attempt to install the update to avoid bootloop.
** Kindly avoid sharing incorrect information you aren't sure about the correct procedure.
procedure that I follow to flash updates :
1) in magisk - uninstall magisk - restore images
2) boot device into bootloader and flash stock boot and recovery.
3) boot device and install update.
4) put device again in bootloader and flash twrp and within twrp flash magisk and reboot.
I haven't found any easier way than this. If anyone has, kindly put it below.
There's a way
Rui 4.0 Android 13 f.02
So, any verdict on this new update for the people that did update to it?
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Recetly I succesfully updated my Realme GT Neo 2 5G via TWRP recovery, the latest version support OTA.
Attention! After update TWPR and Magisk gone. Just reflash twrp and flash magisk normally. No need to reflash modules etc. (Just update from settings, no need to manually flash ota package from TWRP)
Hello mate can u help me with something real quick. Y are there no recent updates for gt neo 2 and if u r using a custom rom based gt neo 2 hows ur experience so far. Thanks in advance
Xemi_KryTeT.pl said:
Recetly I succesfully updated my Realme GT Neo 2 5G via TWRP recovery, the latest version support OTA.
Attention! After update TWPR and Magisk gone. Just reflash twrp and flash magisk normally. No need to reflash modules etc. (Just update from settings, no need to manually flash ota package from TWRP)
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Which rom r u running and is it good?
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Hello mate can u help me with something real quick. Y are there no recent updates for gt neo 2 and if u r using a custom rom based gt neo 2 hows ur experience so far. Thanks in advance
Which rom r u running and is it good?
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Latest stock (4.0), I'm not going to flash custom roms for now