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[Q] about root

are the modaco's rooting method still viable ? I'm seeing people saying it not work.
and can we root without having to flash other recovery, just using the default one (fastboot).

Nope, no rooting methods without unlocking bootloader yet. Most reliable method is to use custom recovery to root, and also some other fastboot (which will need unlocked bootloader)

hemanthmahesh said:
Nope, no rooting methods without unlocking bootloader yet. Most reliable method is to use custom recovery to root, and also some other fastboot (which will need unlocked bootloader)
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root with unlocking bootloader is fine, my question is can we root without flashing other recovery (eg. cwm) ?

Recovery is not working in Moto g sometimes.. It's a known issue.. So better flash cwm to avoid bricking
Sent from my XT1033 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

padhu1989 said:
Recovery is not working in Moto g sometimes.. It's a known issue.. So better flash cwm to avoid bricking
Sent from my XT1033 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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oh thank you for the info, then I root with cwm :good:

Stock recovery is pretty useless now, I hardly have any idea what it can even be used for other than those ota updates. Do you not want to move away from stock recovery cause you might not install firmware updates? You can install alternate recovery just for rooting and revert back to stock if you really want to.

hemanthmahesh said:
Stock recovery is pretty useless now, I hardly have any idea what it can even be used for other than those ota updates. Do you not want to move away from stock recovery cause you might not install firmware updates? You can install alternate recovery just for rooting and revert back to stock if you really want to.
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I just being careful if not how to send warranty

Well, if you are unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to claim warranty anyway.

hemanthmahesh said:
Well, if you are unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to claim warranty anyway.
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oh yeah forgot about that, but what if after root, I lock back the bootloader ?
is the root still there ?

To lock bootloader you have flash your stock firmware, which in a way would be a complete reset, so no root left. Also, whatever you do after with the phone, once you request the unlock code from the moto website, they will consider your phone unlocked, hence no warranty. You can relock to try your luck and they just might not care if you are lucky.
Be very careful with locking bootloader though, locking your bootloader in a wrong way (wrong firmware, not flashing all files, downgrading) will create a big mess. In my opinion, stay away from locking bootloader!

hemanthmahesh said:
To lock bootloader you have flash your stock firmware, which in a way would be a complete reset, so no root left. Also, whatever you do after with the phone, once you request the unlock code from the moto website, they will consider your phone unlocked, hence no warranty. You can relock to try your luck and they just might not care if you are lucky.
Be very careful with locking bootloader though, locking your bootloader in a wrong way (wrong firmware, not flashing all files, downgrading) will create a big mess. In my opinion, stay away from locking bootloader!
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thank you man, btw can you help me with rooting by flashing cwm ?

You need working adb and fastboot drivers.
Download here:
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows (drivers)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc (minimal adb and fastboot files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 (cwm download)
Guide:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6 (For unlocking bootloader)
2. After unlocking (which will be equal to a complete reset, no files left in your "sd card"), boot into fastboot mode again and use this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img (or whatever is the name of recovery image file)
or use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
You can also use that too to push supersu to sd card or manually place it. Reboot to recovery (adb reboot recovery) and flash that zip file.

hemanthmahesh said:
You need working adb and fastboot drivers.
Download here:
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows (drivers)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc (minimal adb and fastboot files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 (cwm download)
Guide:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6 (For unlocking bootloader)
2. After unlocking (which will be equal to a complete reset, no files left in your "sd card"), boot into fastboot mode again and use this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img (or whatever is the name of recovery image file)
or use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
You can also use that too to push supersu to sd card or manually place it. Reboot to recovery (adb reboot recovery) and flash that zip file.
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thanks man, seriously million of thanks

[D2303] Does anyone have Stock Firmware UK Generic?!

I have an M2, I did, something to it which involved flashing something and unlocking the bootloader, It got bricked, and the only way i could recover it is with the tiny off button next to the Sim-Slot (Lifesaver, Thanks Sony) and putting it into that flash mode thing where the light goes blue, and Flashing a stock firmware, Or so I thought, It was customised, Also in the whole process I somehow Downgraded to Jelly Bean, and the Updater says that I have custom firmware, I have clockworkmod, But it didnt work properly and now i have no recovery menu at all also Miracast is broken, HSDP (Some sort of DRM thing) failed probably caused by one of these issues
So yeah does anyone have a Firmware for my device so that the Sony Updater will accept it? Don't care which android version, as long as It can be updated back up to KitKat and is UK GENERIC no customisations
All i wanted was to root my phone to get a WiFi password that I lost
Thanks

bigglescat5 said:
I have an M2, I did, something to it which involved flashing something and unlocking the bootloader, It got bricked, and the only way i could recover it is with the tiny off button next to the Sim-Slot (Lifesaver, Thanks Sony) and putting it into that flash mode thing where the light goes blue, and Flashing a stock firmware, Or so I thought, It was customised, Also in the whole process I somehow Downgraded to Jelly Bean, and the Updater says that I have custom firmware, I have clockworkmod, But it didnt work properly and now i have no recovery menu at all also Miracast is broken, HSDP (Some sort of DRM thing) failed probably caused by one of these issues
So yeah does anyone have a Firmware for my device so that the Sony Updater will accept it? Don't care which android version, as long as It can be updated back up to KitKat and is UK GENERIC no customisations
All i wanted was to root my phone to get a WiFi password that I lost
Thanks
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I guess XperiFirm is what you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142

quake73 said:
I guess XperiFirm is what you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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Will Version "Customised UK" allow me to Update using the Sony Updater?

bigglescat5 said:
Will Version "Customised UK" allow me to Update using the Sony Updater?
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No the sony software picks up any device if the bootloader is unlocked. it will only re-flash the firmware if the bootloader is locked.
However you can use flash tool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php and it will do it for unlocked bootloaders.

HatchetEgg said:
No the sony software picks up any device if the bootloader is unlocked. it will only re-flash the firmware if the bootloader is locked.
However you can use flash tool and it will do it for unlocked bootloaders.
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Can I Re-Lock the bootloader? And how can Flashtool update my phone?

bigglescat5 said:
Can I Re-Lock the bootloader? And how can Flashtool update my phone?
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Make sure the drivers are installed for your phone on you laptop/PC first.
once you have downloaded a Firmware for the M2 you put the firmware in the firmware folder of the flashtool directory then you select the thunderbolt icon. select flash mode and follow the instructions. Also it will say press the back button in the instructions instead you need to press vol down for flash mode or up for fastboot mode.
Once done you get a little window that shows and just select the firmware you want to flash and the way you go.
you can unlock and re-lock bootloaders with flashtool but I think you need to have unlocked it with flash tool to do that.

Try these links:
Device: Xperia M2 (D2303)
CDA: 1281-1548
Customization : CE
Release: 18.0.C.1.13 / R1B
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxfA3HIG47hxLXFjQV92UC0zNTg/edit?pli=1
Device: Xperia M2 (D2303)
CDA: 1281-1548
Customized CE1
Release: 18.3.1.C.1.13 / R1B
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxfA3HIG47hxMElLNzFhQUFXOTg/edit?pli=1

bigglescat5 said:
Will Version "Customised UK" allow me to Update using the Sony Updater?
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If you only need a functional KK 4.4.4 phone then choose Customized UK 18.3.1.C.1.13 in xperifirm, download it, wait for it to unpack the files.
Then you need to use flashtool, got to Tools->Bundles->Create to create a flashable .ftf file. Select all the files in the folder where you downloaded the rom, fill in the fields for version/branding/device and click create.
Lastly, you click the Lightning button in flashtool, select flashmode, select your newly created ftf.
When it asks to connect your phone, power off the phone, press&hold the VolDown button when inserting the usb cable, the led should blink briefly green once. The flashing should begin at that moment.

quake73 said:
If you only need a functional KK 4.4.4 phone then choose Customized UK 18.3.1.C.1.13 in xperifirm, download it, wait for it to unpack the files.
Then you need to use flashtool, got to Tools->Bundles->Create to create a flashable .ftf file. Select all the files in the folder where you downloaded the rom, fill in the fields for version/branding/device and click create.
Lastly, you click the Lightning button in flashtool, select flashmode, select your newly created ftf.
When it asks to connect your phone, you press&hold the VolDown button when inserting the usb cable. The flashing should begin at that moment.
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XperiFirm just throws a error, wants me to reinstall JRE, I have, and I have uninstalled JDK and stuff too with the latest version
WHY DO ALL MY DEVICES HATE ME!

bigglescat5 said:
XperiFirm just throws a error, wants me to reinstall JRE, I have, and I have uninstalled JDK and stuff too with the latest version
WHY DO ALL MY DEVICES HATE ME!
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from the xperifirm page:
** If you have Flashtool installed, Java Runtime is bundled with it and doesn't have to be installed separately. Just extract XperiFirm's files to Flashtool's folder and run XperiFirm.exe from there.**

quake73 said:
from the xperifirm page:
** If you have Flashtool installed, Java Runtime is bundled with it and doesn't have to be installed separately. Just extract XperiFirm's files to Flashtool's folder and run XperiFirm.exe from there.**
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Its downloading now , Is there any way to make it so when I flash it later it will not wipe my phone, Not essential, but i hate reinstalling and reconfiguring everything

bigglescat5 said:
Its downloading now , Is there any way to make it so when I flash it later it will not wipe my phone, Not essential, but i hate reinstalling and reconfiguring everything
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At the ftf selection window, under [Wipe:], uncheck [DATA]. That way, your data will not get erased and It might save you from reinstalling everything.... In theory
Try with DATA unchecked first, see if all is fine. If not then reflash the clean way, with DATA checked. Tell us here how it went.

quake73 said:
At the ftf selection window, under [Wipe:], uncheck [DATA]. That way, your data will not get erased and It might save you from reinstalling everything.... In theory
Try with DATA unchecked first, see if all is fine. If not then reflash the clean way, with DATA checked. Tell us here how it went.
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Flashed without data, It seemed to flash everything but When I booted the phone, It was still JellyBean where did all the flashes go?

bigglescat5 said:
Flashed without data, It seemed to flash everything but When I booted the phone, It was still JellyBean where did all the flashes go?
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Then, 2 possibilities come to mind, you either didnt download the latest version (18.3.1.C.1.13) or didnt select it correctly in flashtool. I hope you only unchecked DATA, not checked everything under Exclude
How much time did the flashing process take, it should be, maybe more than 5 minutes

I downloaded Kitkat for sure, The only other thing i deselected was TA, because I heard that TA is bad and kills your phone

bigglescat5 said:
I downloaded Kitkat for sure, The only other thing i deselected was TA, because I heard that TA is bad and kills your phone
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Then i'm out of ideas. as for that TA, i honestly am not sure what that exactly is or wheteher it is lost during unlocking. i leave it unckecked, have heard that flashtool decides if it needs to be flashed.
here is how i would flash 4.4.4:
(do you have all those parts? the ones in red? maybe not all but system.sin is THE android, kernel is important, too)

quake73 said:
Then i'm out of ideas. as for that TA, i honestly am not sure what that exactly is or wheteher it is lost during unlocking. i leave it unckecked, have heard that flashtool decides if it needs to be flashed.
here is how i would flash 4.4.4:
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I will try flashing TA

bigglescat5 said:
I will try flashing TA
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ok, now i saw...seems you downloaded 18.0.C.1.13
the lates android version for m2 in xperifirm is 18.3.1.C.1.13, i guess you got the wrong version.

Oh wait, I must be flashing the wrong rom lol

Ok i figured it out i somehow made the bundle thing wrong and Flashtool didnt pick it up, i am a total idiot , I flashed the rom i orginally used to un-brick my phone

Questions About Relock Bootloader - Restore TA Sony XZ

Hello , I hope you all doing good,I'm new , I had read a lot of Threads here , not completely but a lot of threads help me when i was completely lost so Thank to all members.
But now I got some questions about bootloader Relock , and Backup TA Partiton, first of all , I take a lot of time to do all steps because I use this Tutorial :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648 Thanks to @DHGE and @nathan30
but fail at some points( Flash Nougat and Unlock Bootloader)
So I Downgrade to MM, I save the 'famous' TA partition,everything was good ,next step was to flash a Nougat , and I successfully do it with this thread by @Leonne: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/help/famous-fsc-file-t3571093 Thank you dude
Next steps , Unlock the bootloader , and after a lot of command fail with Flashtool and adb command( with the good code by sony official website), I do it using another thread , this one by @lucaszell :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/solved-bootloader-unlocking-problems-t2364334/page4 Thank you
I flash Androkernel and TWRP then SuperSu , I became very affraid of ' Fail messages' and I think that ' Soft Brick and Brick' can kill me.
So how can I relock my Bootloader and restore my TA partition Properly , can I follow the first thread,why I ask this question,it's because I don't do everything as write in the first thread:
Now, if you want to restore your TA partition and relock your Bootloader this is absolutely simple.
First of all, backup all the data you care of. Because your phone will be factory reset. Take your backuped TA partition and rename it TAbackup.img
Then, start your phone into recovery mode (TWRP)
Plug your phone with USB and check your device is recognized in recovery mode : adb devices
If it's okay, let's run this command now : adb push TAbackup.img /data/local/tmp/TAbackup.img
Then run this one : adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/TAbackup.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/TA
Well, your TA partition is now back. Plug your phone off and you just have to flash a new STOCK ROM via FlashTool.
Now you have your original DRM and your bootloader is automatically relock !
Flash the stock ROM you want with Flashtool and enjoy a fresh and clean install
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That can brick my device ? I also got a warning at each boot , ... Your phone can't be trusted or something like that ... not important,but How can I restore my XZ like it just go out from the Sony store...Also I'm sorry ,my English is disgusting

Dorynous said:
Hello , I hope you all doing good,I'm new , I had read a lot of Threads here , not completely but a lot of threads help me when i was completely lost so Thank to all members.
But now I got some questions about bootloader Relock , and Backup TA Partiton, first of all , I take a lot of time to do all steps because I use this Tutorial :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648 Thanks to @DHGE and @nathan30
but fail at some points( Flash Nougat and Unlock Bootloader)
So I Downgrade to MM, I save the 'famous' TA partition,everything was good ,next step was to flash a Nougat , and I successfully do it with this thread by @Leonne: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/help/famous-fsc-file-t3571093 Thank you dude
Next steps , Unlock the bootloader , and after a lot of command fail with Flashtool and adb command( with the good code by sony official website), I do it using another thread , this one by @lucaszell :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/solved-bootloader-unlocking-problems-t2364334/page4 Thank you
I flash Androkernel and TWRP then SuperSu , I became very affraid of ' Fail messages' and I think that ' Soft Brick and Brick' can kill me.
So how can I relock my Bootloader and restore my TA partition Properly , can I follow the first thread,why I ask this question,it's because I don't do everything as write in the first thread:
That can brick my device ? I also got a warning at each boot , ... Your phone can't be trusted or something like that ... not important,but How can I restore my XZ like it just go out from the Sony store...Also I'm sorry ,my English is disgusting
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if u just wanna recover to stock easiest path is use emma
download it from here https://developer.sonymobile.com/open-devices/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/

acehoangtt said:
if u just wanna recover to stock easiest path is use emma
download it from here https://developer.sonymobile.com/open-devices/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
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Emma will not relock the bootloader. Emma is official Sony software and they do not support relocking the bootloader.
The only way back to stock with a locked bootloader is to flash a FTF then restore your TA partition.

gregbradley said:
Emma will not relock the bootloader. Emma is official Sony software and they do not support relocking the bootloader.
The only way back to stock with a locked bootloader is to flash a FTF then restore your TA partition.
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How can I do that step by step?

Dorynous said:
How can I do that step by step?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=restore TA partition

If I backup my TA on Mm I got to downgrade to restore it ?

Dorynous said:
If I backup my TA on Mm I got to downgrade to restore it ?
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No
Your backup contains the content of one partition.
The content of TA stays the same throughout the life of your device unless you or a malicious software fiddles with it.

According to what I did to root my phone I can backup my TA with the backup ta tool without worry?

Dorynous said:
Hello , I hope you all doing good,I'm new , I had read a lot of Threads here , not completely but a lot of threads help me when i was completely lost so Thank to all members.
But now I got some questions about bootloader Relock , and Backup TA Partiton, first of all , I take a lot of time to do all steps because I use this Tutorial :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648 Thanks to @DHGE and @nathan30
but fail at some points( Flash Nougat and Unlock Bootloader)
So I Downgrade to MM, I save the 'famous' TA partition,everything was good ,next step was to flash a Nougat , and I successfully do it with this thread by @Leonne: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/help/famous-fsc-file-t3571093 Thank you dude
Next steps , Unlock the bootloader , and after a lot of command fail with Flashtool and adb command( with the good code by sony official website), I do it using another thread , this one by @lucaszell :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/solved-bootloader-unlocking-problems-t2364334/page4 Thank you
I flash Androkernel and TWRP then SuperSu , I became very affraid of ' Fail messages' and I think that ' Soft Brick and Brick' can kill me.
So how can I relock my Bootloader and restore my TA partition Properly , can I follow the first thread,why I ask this question,it's because I don't do everything as write in the first thread:
That can brick my device ? I also got a warning at each boot , ... Your phone can't be trusted or something like that ... not important,but How can I restore my XZ like it just go out from the Sony store...Also I'm sorry ,my English is disgusting
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1. with XZ its no turning back option, if you relock you bootloader, the device will keep shutting down
2. you will have to first restore TA.IMG (of your OWN DEVICE!!!!) using dirtycow script! on rooted phone having modified kernel!
3. then flash any ORIGINAL stock rom (either 6, 7 or 7.1.1)
4. using FLASTHOOL you can RELOCK you BOOTLOADER with the same key! (KEEP THE KEY SAVED)
now you will have
original stock rom installed, stock kernel, and TA.img in play! so relocking bootloader should be fine!

YasuHamed said:
1. with XZ its no turning back option, if you relock you bootloader, the device will keep shutting down
2. you will have to first restore TA.IMG (of your OWN DEVICE!!!!) using dirtycow script! on rooted phone having modified kernel!
3. then flash any ORIGINAL stock rom (either 6, 7 or 7.1.1)
4. using FLASTHOOL you can RELOCK you BOOTLOADER with the same key! (KEEP THE KEY SAVED)
now you will have
original stock rom installed, stock kernel, and TA.img in play! so relocking bootloader should be fine!
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Sorry to be so blunt: this is bull****!
Stick with what you'll find in this forum or in the results of the link in post #5 in this thread.

DHGE said:
Sorry to be so blunt: this is bull****!
Stick with what you'll find in this forum or in the results of the link in post #5 in this thread.
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well then the only way to find out is let the user brick his phone
thanks for reply

YasuHamed said:
well then the only way to find out is let the user brick his phone
thanks for reply
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Well, I think @Dorynous is a bit lost but on this journey he edited post #1 in this thread. There he quoted a proper procedure to reverse the unlocking.
The procedure you describe will not work (wrong tools, no functionality for XZ, ...) at best or/and WILL brick the device.

+1 just relocked my bootloader 10 min ago...

Hey @Pipould,you do it using the quote in the first post by @DHGE?
Or you do it using @YasuHamed post?
Your device working fine? No more warning like... You device can be trust... ??

Dorynous said:
Hey @Pipould,you do it using the quote in the first post by @DHGE?
Or you do it using @YasuHamed post?
Your device working fine? No more warning like... You device can be trust... ??
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JUst followed this https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648 with my proper TA backup, good as new.

Dorynous said:
Hey @Pipould,you do it using the quote in the first post by @DHGE?
Or you do it using @YasuHamed post?
Your device working fine? No more warning like... You device can be trust... ??
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the process described by me and mention here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648
is similar,
you can only relock you bootloader ONCE you have TA.img instate and untouched kernel flashed.
if @Pipould just relock his bootloader, the device won't boot and keep displaying warning.

YasuHamed said:
the process described by me and mention here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648
is similar,
you can only relock you bootloader ONCE you have TA.img instate and untouched kernel flashed.
if @Pipould just relock his bootloader, the device won't boot and keep displaying warning.
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Yeap, I don't see the point of relocking if you don't have TA.

I have my TA img and I'm on the Androplus Kernel

Return to stock & re-lock bootloader: HOW?

Hello,
I recently unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP as custom recovery, but I'm now in need to return full-stock:
could anyone please tell me (or link me - I searched but I didn't found anything about it) a full procedure to restore the phone status?
I need a stock ROM, I guess, but then what? Flash it in TWRP? Does it also include stock recovery or is it a separate file instead?
Thank you very much!

shakathesaint said:
Hello,
I recently unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP as custom recovery, but I'm now in need to return full-stock:
could anyone please tell me (or link me - I searched but I didn't found anything about it) a full procedure to restore the phone status?
I need a stock ROM, I guess, but then what? Flash it in TWRP? Does it also include stock recovery or is it a separate file instead?
Thank you very much!
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so you do know that relocking the bootloader will cause a factory reset and all data will be wiped from device.
First, all you need to do is download a full rom update and flash in system local update. that will put stock software and stock recovery back.
second, Reboot phone to bootloader mode. Then you just type in cmd "fastboot oem lock"

MrSteelX said:
so you do know that relocking the bootloader will cause a factory reset and all data will be wiped from device.
First, all you need to do is download a full rom update and flash in system local update. that will put stock software and stock recovery back.
second, Reboot phone to bootloader mode. Then you just type in cmd "fastboot oem lock"
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Thanks for your fast answer!
So is it better to flash stock ROM through local update than through TWRP? Or it's the same procedure both ways?
Thanks again!

They both will work.

Use the msmdownloadtool it's easiest, safest and fastest way.

Lownita said:
Use the msmdownloadtool it's easiest, safest and fastest way.
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File name : 6T_MsmDownloadTool_v4.0.58_OOS_v9.0.12
Hi, i have downloaded many times file above, why the said .rar file can not be extracted?
What is content the .rar file above?
Download Source : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/tool-6t-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-oos-9-0-5-t3867448

DancingFate said:
File name : 6T_MsmDownloadTool_v4.0.58_OOS_v9.0.12
Hi, i have downloaded many times file above, why the said .rar file can not be extracted?
What is content the .rar file above?
Download Source : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/tool-6t-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-oos-9-0-5-t3867448
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This is for 6t. Is OP at 6t or 6?

Latest and greatest https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/op6-collection-unbrick-tools-t3914109
These tools will return your phone to 100% stock.
I've use them multiple times.
I recommend using these qualcomm drivers.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k1cXnVaz5d2IRLqxFE9AiY8GFMmx3CDG/view?usp=sharing

November 2019 security update is now available

83.7MB
Installation without any troubles. No major changes. d2tw still not working.

Nothing to say

My device gives an error when i try to install.
Says: Failed to install update, tap here for more information.
When i tap, there is no 'more information' !
Stupid Android!

Install and nothing change, still have problem on sim1, when turn on data on sim1 i lost network.

perfect_ said:
My device gives an error when i try to install.
Says: Failed to install update, tap here for more information.
When i tap, there is no 'more information' !
Stupid Android!
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Same Problem With My Device.
Anyways, Solution Is Here...
1st We Need To Unlock Bootloader Then Flash Currently Available Stock Rom Through MI Flash Tool.
Thanks,
MUHAMMAD Asif Qasim

perfect_ said:
My device gives an error when i try to install.
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If the OTA fails, you can find out which partitions it doesn't like from the logcat. If you have a fastboot image, you can reflash the affected partitions. I have had to restore both system.img and vendor.img since 10.0.10.0 (the fact that I've been using a custom bootanim definitely does not help).
Code:
adb logcat | grep update_engine

a1291762 said:
If the OTA fails, you can find out which partitions it doesn't like from the logcat. If you have a fastboot image, you can reflash the affected partitions. I have had to restore both system.img and vendor.img since 10.0.10.0 (the fact that I've been using a custom bootanim definitely does not help).
Code:
adb logcat | grep update_engine
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Hello Dear,
Can You Guide Stepwise How To Fix Partition ? I Do Not Want To Unlock The Bootloader Or Flashing The Stock ROM. I Just Want To Fix Issue That Causing The Update.
In Addition to That My Device Is Updated aon Last October.
Your Help Will Be Highly Appreciated In This Regards.
Thank You In Advance

aasiaasi said:
Can You Guide Stepwise How To Fix Partition ? I Do Not Want To Unlock The Bootloader Or Flashing The Stock ROM. I Just Want To Fix Issue That Causing The Update.
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I'm used to flashing from fastboot but I'm pretty sure that only works with an unlocked bootloader. I've read that you can use miflash with a locked bootloader but you need a complete rom and the most recent one is 10.0.13.0
Sorry

a1291762 said:
I'm used to flashing from fastboot but I'm pretty sure that only works with an unlocked bootloader. I've read that you can use miflash with a locked bootloader but you need a complete rom and the most recent one is 10.0.13.0
Sorry
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Thank You For Time And Reply.
OKay What Should We Do To Fix The (Partition) Problem. ? Complete Stepwise Guide Will Be Beneficial To Us.
One More Question.
Is There A Way To Get Every Month OTA Installed Without Interrupting (Unlock Bootloader , Rooted With Magisk) ? If Yes , So What Could Be The Steps/Guide.
Thanks.

aasiaasi said:
Is There A Way To Get Every Month OTA Installed Without Interrupting (Unlock Bootloader , Rooted With Magisk) ? If Yes , So What Could Be The Steps/Guide.
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If you just have Magisk, this is all you should need to do.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...ll-magisk-proper-support-ota-t3836952/page100
If you have other stuff that breaks that process (eg. Magisk + TWRP) then you need extra steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...to-10-0-7-0-ota-keeping-magisk-t3916863/page9
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aasiaasi said:
OKay What Should We Do To Fix The (Partition) Problem. ? Complete Stepwise Guide Will Be Beneficial To Us.
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Previously you said you did not have an unlocked bootloader, but you asked for OTA instructions with Magisk...
Since you don't have backups of the modified partitions, you should backup your data then install 10.0.13.0 from fastboot image. This is the only option if your bootloader is locked (I think that miflash allows this?)
If you are modifying your device I'd suggest backing up the partitions that were rejected by the upgrade (logcat). See the advanced guide I posted for details.
If you have backups you just need to restore the partitions the upgrade is complaining about (logcat).