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Trying to flash TRWP Moto Z recovery - not working

Hey everyone, longtime lurker here finally going to try to get involved more since I just got a new Moto Z and I don't have much of a background with motorola hardware/software. I'm trying to flash recoveries through fastboot and I can't seem to get it working. I'm probably going to wait a while before I try again since there is not much support for the moto z yet. I am running MPL24.246-45 v6.0.1 XT1650-03, I have unlocked the bootloader through the instructions on the motorola website.
On the bootloader screen I can confirm it is now unlocked, but everytime I flash the TRWP recovery through fastboot I get the error message: "<bootloader> img not working or corrupt". I am trying to flash the most recent twrp recoveries for moto Z (twrp-3.0.2-0-griffin.img) but wasn't able to successfully flash it.
Coming from a samsung background, I might be skipping a step or doing something wrong. I am running the bell canadian firmware. Since I messed up my partitions on my last phone I want to be careful with this one, I mostly want to figure out why I am getting this error while trying to flash the recovery when
my bootloader is unlocked and when I check "adb devices" my moto is being read.
Thanks!!
szork

spacezork said:
Hey everyone, longtime lurker here finally going to try to get involved more since I just got a new Moto Z and I don't have much of a background with motorola hardware/software. I'm trying to flash recoveries through fastboot and I can't seem to get it working. I'm probably going to wait a while before I try again since there is not much support for the moto z yet. I am running MPL24.246-45 v6.0.1 XT1650-03, I have unlocked the bootloader through the instructions on the motorola website.
On the bootloader screen I can confirm it is now unlocked, but everytime I flash the TRWP recovery through fastboot I get the error message: "<bootloader> img not working or corrupt". I am trying to flash the most recent twrp recoveries for moto Z (twrp-3.0.2-0-griffin.img) but wasn't able to successfully flash it.
Coming from a samsung background, I might be skipping a step or doing something wrong. I am running the bell canadian firmware. Since I messed up my partitions on my last phone I want to be careful with this one, I mostly want to figure out why I am getting this error while trying to flash the recovery when
my bootloader is unlocked and when I check "adb devices" my moto is being read.
Thanks!!
szork
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didn't try it yet, but did you try renaming it to recovery.img (if on windows be sure extenstions are shown so it is not actually recovery.img.img) and run (didn't see which command you are using:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
but search around forums about encryption thing and similar

the ljubich said:
didn't try it yet, but did you try renaming it to recovery.img (if on windows be sure extenstions are shown so it is not actually recovery.img.img) and run (didn't see which command you are using:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
but search around forums about encryption thing and similar
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I've tried both with the original twrp name and extension as well as with renaming it to recovery.img, didn't seem to make a difference. If I am connection to the device itself does that mean that adb/sideload is installed properly? I mean I was able to unlocked the bootloader so I would assume so.
szork

spacezork said:
I've tried both with the original twrp name and extension as well as with renaming it to recovery.img, didn't seem to make a difference. If I am connection to the device itself does that mean that adb/sideload is installed properly? I mean I was able to unlocked the bootloader so I would assume so.
szork
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i really don't know then.. if you successfully unlocked bootloader then fastboot should be ok. you can check in device manager. it should be bootloader iterface not adb interface there (you got me confused with mentioning adb so I am just writing to be sure).
also check if your device is shown when typing
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fastboot devices
or try redownloading twrp.
otherwise I am out of ideas, sorry.

the ljubich said:
i really don't know then.. if you successfully unlocked bootloader then fastboot should be ok. you can check in device manager. it should be bootloader iterface not adb interface there (you got me confused with mentioning adb so I am just writing to be sure).
also check if your device is shown when typing
Code:
fastboot devices
or try redownloading twrp.
otherwise I am out of ideas, sorry.
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Sorry for my confusion with adb/sideload - from what I understand I need both to be able to connect to my device (correct me if im wrong). In the bootloader menu I see "flashing_unlocked" which I believe confirms my bootloader being unlocked, but then at the top of the text right under the dead android guy I see "AP Fastboot Flash Mode (Secure)" could that be an issue?
I can retry downloading the recovery from the TWRP site, but I know I'm downloading the official one already, just can't put my finger on why I'm getting that error message if others are doing it successfully.
thanks for helping :good:

Do you have the Verizon model?

samwathegreat said:
Do you have the Verizon model?
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I have the canadian BELL model XT1650-03

spacezork said:
I have the canadian BELL model XT1650-03
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You're at the bootloader, it says Flashing Unlock so yes your bootloader is unlocked and you should be able to flash TWRP no problem.
Did you recently install this .45 firmware? Are you sure that TWRP wasnt actually flashed? I see lots of errors like this from the bootloader and its usually just rubbish.

The twrp does not show the actual memory value of my cell phone and does not let me paste ROM backup, from insufficient memory? how to support it?

I updated my phone to .45 when I bought the phone I believe 1-2 weeks ago, it's definitely NOT flashed as the flashing process runs for 0.2 seconds and fails. I can even boot in the stock recovery afterwards confirming that nothing flashed. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong? possibility of drivers not installed properly?
Before I try and flash recovery I check USB debugging, OEM is unlocked, don't verify ADB files and accept Unknown sources. Is there anything I'm missing?

What if fastboot boot twrpname.img
It's really weird anyway...

enetec said:
What if fastboot boot twrpname.img
It's really weird anyway...
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I've been doing fastboot flash twrpname.img after opening cmd terminal with SHIFT-MOUSE2 in the designated folder. I have not tried that command specifically what's the difference between doing fastboot flash/boot as far as flashing a recovery.img
edit: I've read on different articles that people sometimes try and flash from the recovery menu? I understood it has to be while your are on the bootloader screen, could it be something to do with that? Or is it still a possibility the drivers may not be installed properly.

spacezork said:
I've been doing fastboot flash twrpname.img after opening cmd terminal with SHIFT-MOUSE2 in the designated folder. I have not tried that command specifically what's the difference between doing fastboot flash/boot as far as flashing a recovery.img
edit: I've read on different articles that people sometimes try and flash from the recovery menu? I understood it has to be while your are on the bootloader screen, could it be something to do with that? Or is it still a possibility the drivers may not be installed properly.
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With fastboot boot you send recovery to your phone and ask it to boot on it without really flashing it...
It's useful e.g. to take a full stock backup including original recovery, to test a recovery prior to flash it or to use TWRP to root BUT remain on stock recovery...
Not on all phones it works, but on Moto Z should....
P.S.: you have to be on fastboot screen not on recovery when flashing...

enetec said:
With fastboot boot you send recovery to your phone and ask it to boot on it without really flashing it...
It's useful e.g. to take a full stock backup including original recovery, to test a recovery prior to flash it or to use TWRP to root BUT remain on stock recovery...
Not on all phones it works, but on Moto Z should....
P.S.: you have to be on fastboot screen not on recovery when flashing...
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by fastboot screen you mean the bootloader menu right?
I've been accessing cmd from designated folder with .img file in it
- adb fastboot recovery
- fastboot flash recovery.img..
and I get the "img not working or corrupt" after it tries to flash it (lasts 0.2 seconds) and nothing is done.

spacezork said:
by fastboot screen you mean the bootloader menu right?
I've been accessing cmd from designated folder with .img file in it
- adb fastboot recovery
- fastboot flash recovery.img..
and I get the "img not working or corrupt" after it tries to flash it (lasts 0.2 seconds) and nothing is done.
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Right, bootloader screen. Enter on it by key-comb... not by command...
Even the real flash take same time... Sending seems to work, is something on verify that doesn't "like" it...
Try to download again recovery and/or check its MD5...

if reading correctly (and what I told you yesterday) command is
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and not
fastboot flash recovery.img

hi can any one help me i need to get back to stock and lock boot loader to update i have eu any one please ???????????

Troll amiga said:
hi can any one help me i need to get back to stock and lock boot loader to update i have eu any one please ???????????
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try following this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69065373&postcount=14
and download eu rom from here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/griffin/official/RETEU/
i don't know from which ROM you are coming, don't know if downgrading works, but this was onl RETEU ROM i could find.

I have the exact same phone and I've upgraded to Nougat but I got my TWRP working. You need an unlocked bootloader and after upgrading to nougat, the option "unlock OEM" need to be enabled again.
I've used this TWRP : https://dl.twrp.me/griffin/twrp-3.0.2-0-griffin.img.html
Also I tried to only boot on it at first with the command fastboot boot twrp.img then I saw it was working, I flashed it with fastboot flash recovery twrp.img but got the error : (bootloader) image not signed or corrupt . But I booted the recovery from the bootloader and TWRP was working even with this error.

cilk said:
...I flashed it with fastboot flash recovery twrp.img but got the error : (bootloader) image not signed or corrupt . But I booted the recovery from the bootloader and TWRP was working even with this error.
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Yeessss... I don't know how could I forgot it!!! :silly:
The message (I forgot I received too...) is *only* to indicate that recovery is not signed! But before there is a clear "Done" confirming the flash!
Just boot on it!

TF303CL boot fail

Hi!
Unfortunately there is no topic for Asus Tf303CL, but since it is the member of the TF3xx family I hope this post can stay here.
The problem is, that I'm stuck at the Asus boot (static white) logo and can't go further in booting.
I've tried ADB, but there's no response on the "adb devices" command.
I've also tried fastboot, but only two commands are woriking:
"fastboot devices" comes back with an alphanumeric number and
"fastboot continue" turns off the tablet.
The other fastboot commands are returning with the message "fastboot failed <remote failure>"
So finally I've found some hints that maybe with xFSTK I would able to fix fastboot, then with the Asus Flast Tool I supposed to be able to flash the stock raw rom (which I've already done before).
But unfortunately xFSTK is ether not working (no communication) or I'm using it wrong. As far as I know TF303CL has Intel SoC with Baytrail platform, so I used the Baytrail B0 tab in xFSTK and I've loaded the *ifwi*.bin file which I found in the stock raw rom.
Is this the right way to fix fastboot or I have to do something else? Or the tablet may has hardware defect?

mucden1 said:
Hi!
Unfortunately there is no topic for Asus Tf303CL, but since it is the member of the TF3xx family I hope this post can stay here.
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I think it was a good idea to open this thread. To my mind your device is really very close related to TF300T and TF700T. The OS is Android 4.4. So it might be worth to attempt to flash a CR like "KatKiss - Nougatella"
But before you may start is to clarify following:
1. Is the bootloader on your device unlocked?
2. Is there already any custom recovery like TWRP on your device?
3. Can you boot into fastboot protocol by holding Power on and Volume down together?
If you cannot get access neither through ADB or Fastboot, your device is bricked for good. Sorry!

1. Is the bootloader on your device unlocked?
I have no idea. It bought it brand new, but I already had to debrick it once with Asus Flash Tool about a year ago. So raw firmware was flashed. I don't know whether flashing a raw rom with AFT requires unlocked bootloader or not.
2. Is there already any custom recovery like TWRP on your device?
As far as I know it has stock recovery.
3. Can you boot into fastboot protocol by holding Power on and Volume down together?
I think Power on & Vol down is the key combination for recovery mode. Power on & Vol up is the combination for fastboot. I can't access to recovery, but fastboot may partially work.
If you cannot get access neither through ADB or Fastboot, your device is bricked for good. Sorry!
Whit adb
Code:
adb devices
command has no response. With fastboot I have a response on the
Code:
fastboot devices
command, it returns some kind of an id. Beside this
Code:
fastboot continue
makes the device to turn off. Other fastboot commands (as I wrote) are returning with the "fastboot failed <remote failure>" response.
These are what I have tried so far:
reboot, reboot bootloader, update, flash (several images), erase cache, erase data

mucden1 said:
1. Is the bootloader on your device unlocked?
I have no idea. It bought it brand new, but I already had to debrick it once with Asus Flash Tool about a year ago. So raw firmware was flashed. I don't know whether flashing a raw rom with AFT requires unlocked bootloader or not.
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People usually unlock their bootloader to root their device or install Custom ROM on it. I think your bootloader is still locked. On the other side in the left above corner of the dark screen should appear the hint "the device is unlocked" during the boot process.
For the TF300xx family there is an Asus unlock tool V8 available. I don't know if it is useable for your device. Please call Asus support and ask them about that. On the other hand there is a tutorial here: https://qitapso.com/how-to-unlock-asus-transformer-pad-tf303cl-bootloader/

Should I try to unlock the bootloader?

mucden1 said:
Should I try to unlock the bootloader?
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Of course!
But it's on your own risk. You have to make the decision yourself.

ebonit said:
Of course!
But it's on your own risk. You have to make the decision yourself.
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The link above goes to "AutorootTools" which is not a real sw, only promising download after an unwanted and long survey. I consider it as a dangerous site.

[GUIDE] Rooting the UMIDIGI S5 Pro | Magisk

EDIT: I attached a zip with AIDA64's reports for this phone. One report has Magisk hidden from AIDA64, the other doesn't.
This mostly a copy of _cab13_'s Rooting the UMI F2 post as the same instructions for rooting that phone are how I rooted the S5 Pro. So please give _cab13_ thanks here if this helped you root your phone. I'll take a thanks for removing the orange state warning if I helped you with that
Please be patient when posting questions, I will get back to you as quickly as I can. I just have many responsibilities which take up a great deal of my time.
Rooting the S5 Pro
Disclaimers
This is important, please read thoughtfully.
whatever you do, NEVER EVER use SP Flash Tool in "Format All+Download" mode. This will wipe your IMEI['s]s and some other bad stuff will happen like loss of fingerprint sensor. This cannot be reversed by us.
Once bootloader is unlocked, warranty is considered void. By following this guide, you consent to that happening. Safety net CTS will not pass anymore unless you flash Magisk which hides the unlocked bootloader.
Never re-lock your bootloader while running anything unofficial as the phone will not boot until you unlock again.
And, once again, a lot of bad things can happen like boot loops, if that happens to you, don't freak out! Simply re-flash the stock ROM, redoing the rooting process from the start. It might be time consuming, but that's your safest bet!
More important even, have fun rooting, it's before all a hobby!
Various Resources
>>> Latest official stock ROM <<<
[Non European] UMIDIGI_S5Pro_20210107.V3.04
[European] UMIDIGI_S5Pro.E_20201130.V3.04
Minimal ADB and Fastboot by shimp208
> Magisk (and Manager) by topjohnwu <
Mediatek SP Flash Tool
UMIDIGI Community Forum S5 Pro Thread
Unlocking Bootloader
ATTENTION!! After unlocking the bootloader, all user data in the phone's memory will be lost, so do not forget to throw all the most important things on your computer or flash drive!
1) Activate "Developer options" through Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number multiple times.
2) Open "Developer options" in Settings > System > Tap Advanced.
Enable "OEM Unlocking" and enter your password to confirm. Enable "USB Debugging" as well.
3) On Windows, download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot by shimp208
On Linux, use your package manager to install android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot
4) Open command prompt (Win + R > type cmd) or a terminal on linux.
5) Plug your phone, accept the prompt about adb and the PC signature.
6) Type adb reboot bootloader to reboot in fastboot mode. Unplug your cable from your phone
and replug it after fastboot is printed at the bottom of the screen.
THESE NEXT TWO STEPS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR DATA
7) Unlock the bootloader using fastboot flashing unlock and pressing Vol+
8) Unlock the secure partitions using fastboot flashing unlock_critical and pressing Vol+
9) Restart using fastboot reboot
You will now always see "Orange State" at boot; this is completely fine and will only delay your boot by 5 seconds.
Rooting using Magisk patched boot.img
This is "experimental" and is probably overkill, but everyone managed to install Magisk with it.
1) Clean install UMIDIGI_S5Pro_20200702.V3.02 (or the European one) with SPFT by selecting the scatter file, pressing download an rebooting the phone
(Make sure it is in "Download Mode" and not "Format + Download")
2) Patch boot.img by copying it to your device, using Magisk Manager to patch it, and get back the magisk_patched.img in the Download folder back to your PC.
3) Start ADB while booted; run adb reboot bootloader. Alternative is to reboot to recovery and selecting "reboot to bootloader"
4) unlock if not already done with fastboot flashing unlock followed by fastboot flashing unlock_critical
5) In the following code, the vbmeta.img and the recovery.img are the stock files from the ROM you downloaded and extracted.
Code:
fastboot erase boot
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot reboot
When rebooting, install Magisk Manager. It will prompt to finalize the installation, you can do so.
Congratulations ! You are now a proud Magisk user ! All credits goes to @topjohnwu he's the real MVP here.
Returning to stock / Resolving issues
The best way to resolve any issue is to return to stock. Here is the method.
1) Download latest stock ROM on UMIDIGI's forums
2) Download SP Flash Tool if you don't have it yet (Windows only)
3) Extract stock ROM in SP Flash Tool directory. Refer to Flash Tool guide if needed.
4) Open SP Flash Tool, Download Tab, "Choose" in Scatter-loading file, select the scatter file in the stock ROM directory.
5) If you want to keep your data, untick "userdata" partition. MAKE SURE FORMAT IS NOT SELECTED!
6) Press Download and connect your device via USB. Reboot the phone or turn it off and everything will be flashed.
7) If you want a full stock experience, I recommend relocking the bootloader so that SafetyNet will pass. Get into fastboot mode by using adb reboot bootloader and use fastboot flashing lock_critical followed by fastboot flashing lock. This will wipe your data once more.
You should be good to go.
ONE LAST THING
Get rid of your orange state warning.
Download the attached zip file and extract.
Put your phone into fastboot and:
Code:
fastboot erase lk
fastboot erase lk2
fastboot flash lk lk_patched.img
fastboot flash lk2 lk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
No more orange state warning! Reflash the stock lk before unrooting, though.
ATTACHED LK FILE IS FOR UMIDIGI S5 Pro ONLY.

Thank you for re-posting this as an option to root the S5. I did get stuck on flashing the recovery. I have tried a few times and every time it just flashes orange , restarts and loads normally. I have verified root.
i have used the recovery found here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-rooting-umidigi-s5-pro-magisk-t4151183
I have no success installing TWRP. Do you know if twrp has a recovery that will work?

Hey guys it's me again !
Got some good news : I bought a S5 Pro as well
And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT !
I might get into rooting it soon, idk.
Thanks for the shout-out @zerosava

hermeez said:
Thank you for re-posting this as an option to root the S5. I did get stuck on flashing the recovery. I have tried a few times and every time it just flashes orange , restarts and loads normally. I have verified root.
i have used the recovery found here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-rooting-umidigi-s5-pro-magisk-t4151183
I have no success installing TWRP. Do you know if twrp has a recovery that will work?
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No luck for me finding a custom recovery (twrp or anything else.)
If you have any exp with them, see if you can make the F2's (found in the F2 root thread) work. It SHOULD only need a minumum of tweaking, just to account for the (afaik) slight soc differences. i'm not gonna hold my breath. there seems to be a void when it comes to enthusiasm for this phone. by my serial no, i have the 4832nd phone manufactured. compared to serials ranging from 22000- 189000 for my other umis (f1play, s3pro, f2, power3)

I think I'll try making TWRP soon for it.
The F2 TWRP would not be usable this easily, it's easier to start fresh.
If anyone wants to try, download the sources for the F2 TWRP on my GitHub, then you need to extract the stock kernel and replace the F2's with the S5pro's

root working thanx

Hi guys ,i lost the imei on my phone and have the" Googlekeystate:fail", how can i fix them, thanks for you help.

QUICKLARA said:
Hi guys ,i lost the imei on my phone and have the" Googlekeystate:fail", how can i fix them, thanks for you help.
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Sorry, but I made this clear in the original post:
Disclaimers
This is important, please read thoughtfully.
whatever you do, NEVER EVER use SP Flash Tool in "Format All+Download" mode. This will wipe your IMEIs and some other bad stuff will happen like loss of fingerprint sensor. This cannot be reversed by us.
I do not know how to help you. My only suggestion is to post your problem in UMIDIGI's forum here: UMIDIGI Forum
If anyone can help you, that's where to find them.

Please I need your help I reset it wrong with SP Flash Tool and now I get Googlekeystate: fail and it doesn't grab my fingerprint I'm desperate I need a solution please

Ruiz702 said:
Please I need your help I reset it wrong with SP Flash Tool and now I get Googlekeystate: fail and it doesn't grab my fingerprint I'm desperate I need a solution please
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I am sorry, but you will have to contact UMIDIGI support. Only they can help you as far as I know. I feel for you, I really do. I did this when I was a newbie with my F1 Play.

QUICKLARA said:
Hi guys ,i lost the imei on my phone and have the" Googlekeystate:fail", how can i fix them, thanks for you help.
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hello, good and bad news.. fix but fingerprints are lost for good
https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19722&extra=&page=1

Ruiz702 said:
Please I need your help I reset it wrong with SP Flash Tool and now I get Googlekeystate: fail and it doesn't grab my fingerprint I'm desperate I need a solution please
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hello, good and bad news.. fix but fingerprints are lost for good
https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19722&extra=&page=1

i followed the instructions but i got stuck after step 4 it would be nice if this had a video walkthrough thanks for the guide though =w= 10/10 would try to root again lol

hello folks,
This message is not about rooting s5 but rather about downgrading. I posted on the umidigi forum but have not received an answer. So the problem is the new OTA update that they pushed out yesterday. After update I lost 4G connectivity and i am unable to restore it. I want to roll back to the previous update. They have the roms available on the forum and I downloaded one but what I am not sure is can I use SP flash tool to just download the older ROM version on top of the new one?
I see lots of manuals on how to update but how do I safely downgrade?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sticks

stick2020 said:
hello folks,
This message is not about rooting s5 but rather about downgrading. I posted on the umidigi forum but have not received an answer. So the problem is the new OTA update that they pushed out yesterday. After update I lost 4G connectivity and i am unable to restore it. I want to roll back to the previous update. They have the roms available on the forum and I downloaded one but what I am not sure is can I use SP flash tool to just download the older ROM version on top of the new one?
I see lots of manuals on how to update but how do I safely downgrade?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sticks
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Do a "download only" flash of the "super", " vbmeta_system", and "vbmeta_vendor" partitions only (uncheck all other partitions) from the previous ROM. That should do it.

ZeNNoP said:
i followed the instructions but i got stuck after step 4 it would be nice if this had a video walkthrough thanks for the guide though =w= 10/10 would try to root again lol
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What precisely stuck you?

There is a new update firmware please make a rooting tutorial on youtube.,

Somebody made a custom TWRP and posted it on here. So if that'll help anyone out and get them to make a tutorial video, that be great. 'Cause I'm reading this over and over again, and I think I can do it, but I'm being very hesitant about it. And it's getting me all frustrated. I had it on "Flash Mode". And when I continued typing it out, it didn't go through and that had me on a raging panic attack. Luckily, it didn't mess up. But now I'm more hesitant. Please make a quick tutorial, doesn't even have to be perfect...
TWRP is at the bottom of this page:
[MT6785]How To Root Umidigi S5 Pro And Install TWRP 3.4.0 Recovery ~ Techswizz
To Root Umidigi S5 Pro, we will be using the Adb Tool Mode with TWRP recovery for Umidigi S5 Pro. It will be wise to read the post very well before flashing the recovery to avoid any Device errors or brick.
www.techswizz.com

Thanks for this guide. I am completely lost with step 7 and 8. What does the Unlock the bootloader using fastboot flashing unlock and pressing Vol+ mean?????? Where do you enter the unlock code and what is it?

bmaz121 said:
Thanks for this guide. I am completely lost with step 7 and 8. What does the Unlock the bootloader using fastboot flashing unlock and pressing Vol+ mean?????? Where do you enter the unlock code and what is it?
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I am able to get FastBoot Mode on my screen (through step 6). I plug the phone back in per directions & I hear the Windows device connected chime.
I type: fastboot flashing unlock in the same cmd window
and I get "<waiting for any device>" in the cmd window and it hangs.
Every few seconds I hear the Windows device disconnected noise, but no device connect chime. This lasts indefinitely.
I repeated step 7 several times with variations with the Vol+ button: pressing first, holding down while pressing enter in cmd window, pushing afterward, holding down afterward, etc. Same results as described above.
Any help available? Should I not unplug my phone from the PC? The F2 directions did not require that.
thanks!

How to root OPPO Find X2 Lite

Hello I want to root my phone because I use AAmirror (android auto mirror) in my car
I unlock boot loader tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, TowelRoot, I tried to install under ColorOs Recovery Magisk or SuperSu nothing work
Maybe solution could be to modify an existing original rom (I have last one) and flash it ?
It's a very good 5G phone for price but seems alone
thank you

Anyone successful with magisk? I wanted to unlock bootloader, but got stuck with the oppo chinese website not doing what I expected... I read somewhere it's not possible to replace recovery ROM with TWRP, but it's possible to boot it using ADB or Fastboot once. Has anyone been successful, can you share how-to?

nznatty said:
...using ADB or Fastboot once...
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Perhaps something similar to:
(ROOT) Android 11 / Latest stock and patched img's / payload dumper / magisk_patched guides
Hi all, Have seen a lot of requests for patched boot images on these threads so thought i'd share a guide on how to get it yourself as well as all the files required, plus the patched boot.img if you just want to go ahead and boot/flash it...
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nznatty said:
Anyone successful with magisk? I wanted to unlock bootloader, but got stuck with the oppo chinese website not doing what I expected... I read somewhere it's not possible to replace recovery ROM with TWRP, but it's possible to boot it using ADB or Fastboot once. Has anyone been successful, can you share how-to?
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hey..
this device is enter to fastboot mode.? when i use the command ; "adb reboot bootloader" device is try to enter fb mode but screen appears then gone..and rebooting to normal mode..i think e need patched aboot or boot or sth like that..

t-mobile_mda said:
hey..
this device is enter to fastboot mode.? when i use the command ; "adb reboot bootloader" device is try to enter fb mode but screen appears then gone..and rebooting to normal mode..i think e need patched aboot or boot or sth like that..
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That's my experience so far too. I can't get the phone rooted, I think i'll put it back on ebay.

Looking to get that device for testing, I found this which may help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-install-with-unlocked-bootloader.4157327/

Question How do I flash stock ROM with locked bootloader?

Hi guys,
so after I got my xiaomi with a global ROM and wanted to update and that is when I accidentally relocked the bootloader. The version of ROM was invalid apparently and wouldn't let me boot and now I'm stuck in fastboot mode.
My problem is as follows:
-can't enter recovery, stuck at fastboot no matter how many times I try and reboot
-adb not working since I didn't enable it
-bootloader locked (miflash says so and it can't unlock it since I didn't check 'oem unlock enable' and I cannot boot ROM so I can't enable it)
-fastboot flashing says 'not allowed in lock state'
-edl mode not available
I've seen tutorials where people opened their phones to force the phone into edl mode via the testing points but is that the only way`?
Any suggestions on how I could unbrick it?
Much appreciated

yes, it is the only way.

koniv90 said:
Hi guys,
Any suggestions on how I could unbrick it?
Much appreciated
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you can use this tool to flash the phone on fastboot mode
Xiaomi King Tool - Home.
xiaomikingtool.com
its cost you only 5 credit

Can you flash files by fastboot? if so, flash the global rom images one by one, then reboot

I know this is a late reply, but I was in a similar situation with my phone and here is how I dealt with it: You need to access EDL mode, it doesn't require disassembling the device like the other user here suggested. Here is a thread you can find several variations of fixes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-12-pro-completely-bricked-dead.4422997/
If anyone needs help with a locked bootloader bootlooped phone and doesn't know what to do I can help for a fee.

eclipsek20 said:
I know this is a late reply, but I was in a similar situation with my phone and here is how I dealt with it: You need to access EDL mode, it doesn't require disassembling the device like the other user here suggested. Here is a thread you can find several variations of fixes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-12-pro-completely-bricked-dead.4422997/
If anyone needs help with a locked bootloader bootlooped phone and doesn't know what to do I can help for a fee.
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I need help please my phone redmi k50 gaming is no recovery and . bootloader is locked

eclipsek20 said:
I know this is a late reply, but I was in a similar situation with my phone and here is how I dealt with it: You need to access EDL mode, it doesn't require disassembling the device like the other user here suggested. Here is a thread you can find several variations of fixes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-12-pro-completely-bricked-dead.4422997/
If anyone needs help with a locked bootloader bootlooped phone and doesn't know what to do I can help for a fee.
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Please I have pocophone f1 which says system has been destroyed I have downloaded the firmware xiaomi_poco_f1_V12.0.2.0.QEJRUXM_20200907.0000.00_Gobal_10_XFT (by xiaomistockrom.com) and Qualcom Driver V1.0 and MiFlash tool 20210226 and ADB drive R13 and MiFlash unlock tool en-3.5.1128.45 and platform tool r33.0.3-windows after installing all this drives the phone doesn't want to flash when I use MIFLASH TOOL to flash it say ERROR FLASH IS NOT ALLOWED IN LOCK STATE MODE. when I use windows powershell it says the same thing it looks like the bootloader is lock and I don't know the xiaomi e-mail, number and password on the phone pls help me

This what I'm facing

Dims_Camper said:
yes, it is the only way.
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So even with a locked bootloader and disabled developer options, I can still flash stock rom in edl mode, regardless?

kskksks said:
So even with a locked bootloader and disabled developer options, I can still flash stock rom in edl mode, regardless?
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Nope, only very old devices.

NOSS8 said:
Nope, only very old devices.
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So that's why I get the error "operation not allowed for write" in QFIL... What do i do then? Is there a way to unlock bootloader in edl mode? I can't access recovery mode because of the bootloop... Only EDL mode

kskksks said:
So that's why I get the error "operation not allowed for write" in QFIL... What do i do then? Is there a way to unlock bootloader in edl mode? I can't access recovery mode because of the bootloop... Only EDL mode
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Have you tried to flash stock rom?
I mean, if you have Chinese rom before, just flash with latest Chinese rom.

Ghanaba said:
Please I have pocophone f1 which says system has been destroyed I have downloaded the firmware xiaomi_poco_f1_V12.0.2.0.QEJRUXM_20200907.0000.00_Gobal_10_XFT (by xiaomistockrom.com) and Qualcom Driver V1.0 and MiFlash tool 20210226 and ADB drive R13 and MiFlash unlock tool en-3.5.1128.45 and platform tool r33.0.3-windows after installing all this drives the phone doesn't want to flash when I use MIFLASH TOOL to flash it say ERROR FLASH IS NOT ALLOWED IN LOCK STATE MODE. when I use windows powershell it says the same thing it looks like the bootloader is lock and I don't know the xiaomi e-mail, number and password on the phone pls help me
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Try to flash the .img files of the fastboot rom, unzip the rom and find all the .img files and flash them with CMD from fastboot, one by one

jholfran3 said:
Try to flash the .img files of the fastboot rom, unzip the rom and find all the .img files and flash them with CMD from fastboot, one by one
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Hello, My Poco X3 System destroyed itself while I was using it, it showed a glitch screen and turned off. Now I went to flash my mobile through Miflash but it showed the bootloader is locked and now I can't unlock it as the system itself is destroyed and can't do anything. So i wanted to know if i can flash my mobile with cmd as you said above flashing img files one by one or let me know if there is any method to flash my mobile or unlock the bootloader? Please me help bro

flashing is possible with modified firehose programmer (no auth factory loader) or with authorized xiaomi account. both solutions are paid service and cannot advertised here.
please -as always- read the thread you posted in. I can see useful information shared already. wait for other replies.

letsgofly said:
Hello, My Poco X3 System destroyed itself while I was using it, it showed a glitch screen and turned off. Now I went to flash my mobile through Miflash but it showed the bootloader is locked and now I can't unlock it as the system itself is destroyed and can't do anything. So i wanted to know if i can flash my mobile with cmd as you said above flashing img files one by one or let me know if there is any method to flash my mobile or unlock the bootloader? Please me help bro
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Hi, try to flash the .img files from the fastboot stock rom whit cdm in fastboot, one by one, some files will give error but skip that, then reboot the phone as normal, it should work.
example:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cust cust.img
etc.

jholfran3 said:
Hi, try to flash the .img files from the fastboot stock rom, one by one, some files will give error but skip that, then reboot the phone as normal, it should work.
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If it were that simple, it would have been known for a long time.
You have already posted about this (post#14).

NOSS8 said:
If it were that simple, it would have been known for a long time.
You have already posted about this (post#14).
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I had a Mi 9T and by mistake I installed a recovery that didn't correspond to it, the phone got bricked, and the only way to save it was like this, I searched and read everywhere but I couldn't find a solution, flashing the .img files was my idea, I didn't know if it would work but it did.
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jholfran3 said:
I had a Mi 9T and by mistake I installed a recovery that didn't correspond to it, the phone got bricked, and the only way to save it was like this, I searched and read everywhere but I couldn't find a solution, flashing the .img files was my idea, I didn't know if it would work but it did.
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To install a recovery, the bootloader must be unlocked.