Coming from a Oneplus One which has a great dev community with no trouble finding official downloads for flashable roms, I was a bit underwhelmed when I upgraded to a Honor 8 (FRD-L09). I'm considering unlocking the bootloader, flashing twrp and root it, but before I do so I just want to know if there is anywhere I can download the stock rom, flashable via twrp? Just in case I mess something up or want to reset it. I know there are some threads with downloads but they aren't flashable via twrp, right?
Also, will I be able to flash the official OTAs when I've flashed twrp? I remember that I had some problems with that on my Oneplus One.
And is there anything else I should think about that's different from flashing roms on the Oneplus One? I heard something about encryption, what about that?
Bakgrund said:
Coming from a Oneplus One which has a great dev community with no trouble finding official downloads for flashable roms, I was a bit underwhelmed when I upgraded to a Honor 8 (FRD-L09). I'm considering unlocking the bootloader, flashing twrp and root it, but before I do so I just want to know if there is anywhere I can download the stock rom, flashable via twrp? Just in case I mess something up or want to reset it. I know there are some threads with downloads but they aren't flashable via twrp, right?
Also, will I be able to flash the official OTAs when I've flashed twrp? I remember that I had some problems with that on my Oneplus One.
And is there anything else I should think about that's different from flashing roms on the Oneplus One? I heard something about encryption, what about that?
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I don't know nothing about encryption on honor 8, flashing is the same using TWRP, and OTAs can't flashed without stock recovery, I hope this helps you
PalakMi said:
I don't know nothing about encryption on honor 8, flashing is the same using TWRP, and OTAs can't flashed without stock recovery, I hope this helps you
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Cool, pretty similar to my old opo then, what about "dirty flashing" OTAs, I suppose that is possible?
Bakgrund said:
Cool, pretty similar to my old opo then, what about "dirty flashing" OTAs, I suppose that is possible?
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I can't tell you anything now, I don't have the device yet, but it can be (who knows)
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What is the latest right now and is Oxygen avail without rooting or rom?
cell2011 said:
What is the latest right now and is Oxygen avail without rooting or rom?
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Latest for CM11S is 05Q and Oxygen is only available through a flashable zip. So you will need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash it.
You can also wait for CM12S to come out "later this week," which should be available through an OTA.
The_Symbiote said:
Latest for CM11S is 05Q and Oxygen is only available through a flashable zip. So you will need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash it.
You can also wait for CM12S to come out "later this week," which should be available through an OTA.
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Ok ty im new to OPO so since the phone i get is still on 4.4.4 i can you use the toolkit thats on here in the forum for unlocking boot and root? Then i can flash Ox OS Can i still take 12s if im rooted when its avail on OTA?
cell2011 said:
Ok ty im new to OPO so since the phone i get is still on 4.4.4 i can you use the toolkit thats on here in the forum for unlocking boot and root? Then i can flash Ox OS Can i still take 12s if im rooted when its avail on OTA?
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You can use a toolkit, but I would suggest against it.
@timmaaa has an excellent thread that has been posted here which gives you literally everything you need to unlock your bootloader, install a custom recovery, etc.
If you flash Oxygen, you will not be able to OTA to 12S. However, I'm sure there will be flashable zips up the same day it comes out.
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You can use a toolkit, but I would suggest against it.
@timmaaa has an excellent thread that has been posted here which gives you literally everything you need to unlock your bootloader, install a custom recovery, etc.
If you flash Oxygen, you will not be able to OTA to 12S. However, I'm sure there will be flashable zips up the same day it comes out.
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This look ok this is what im buying
I've only had two phones prior to this but I have always unlocked the boot loader / rooted the device / installed a custom recovery / installed custom ROMS.
I believe with my MOTO X 1st gen this disabled the OTA updates.
Is that the case with the Honor 8? I'm wondering if it is worth it to install TWRP at this point as there seems to be so little in the way of kernels and ROMS.
Would I still be able to use SU or Xposed modules without Root?
What is the best move with this phone?
I have unlocked my bootloader as well as rooted my Honor 8. The only way to get SU and Xposed is by doing both of these procedures(root involves getting TWRP).
As for any Xposed modules, I tried amplify+greenify but instead of getting better battery life, my standby time decreased significantly. I am not sure why, but for some reason my Cell standby was showing to be eating a ton of my battery. Another big problem was that the dialer app would not let me call anyone, it kept crashing whenever I tried to. Both problems were fixed after I managed to get amplify+greenify uninstalled. Currently I am just running YouTube AdAway and MinMinGuard which seem to work fine.
So at this point, is it worth unlocking bootleader, installing TWRP, and rooting your phone? Well if there are certain Xposed modules that you really want then sure, and if there are certain apps you like that require root, then yes go ahead and root your phone. Note that if you try any OTA updates, you will have to remove TWRP as having your phone automatically restart and try to install the update wont work.
Imagine that the Honor 8 receives an update to say, Nougat, what is the pathway to update for someone who has rooted their phone. Will the OTA be able to be flashed if a .zip is provided here? Would we need to flash an entirely new ROM?
This is what I faced with my MOTO X. When Marshmallow came out there was talk... but no one was working on the at phone any longer so was never able to update.
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Imagine that the Honor 8 receives an update to say, Nougat, what is the pathway to update for someone who has rooted their phone. Will the OTA be able to be flashed if a .zip is provided here? Would we need to flash an entirely new ROM?
This is what I faced with my MOTO X. When Marshmallow came out there was talk... but no one was working on the at phone any longer so was never able to update.
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It doesnt matter whether or not your phone is rooted. You will get updates the same way, through OTA. Of course you can find .zip files to flash(although personally I am struggling to get the latest update flashed through TWRP).
The real question is for how long will we be receiving updates? Nougat is pretty much guaranteed with the new EMUI update. Huawei/Honor has promised up to 2 years of updates from what I have heard, but who knows what that actually means. They have also have a "partnership" with XDA, and the phone is decently popular so I am sure there will be a few roms, just not as many as say a OP3.
Why are people trying to flash via TWRP if the OTA updates still work after rooting and unlocking the boot loader?
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Why are people trying to flash via TWRP if the OTA updates still work after rooting and unlocking the boot loader?
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Okay so I just figured it out, but for the OTA update to work after rooting and having a non-stock recovery, you need to go to Settings->Updater->Menu(located on the bottom)->Download latest full package.
The full package is ~1.6GB and the regular update is ~280mb. The full package will work even if you have TWRP installed. But if you want the regular 280mb update, you need to get rid of TWRP and go back to a stock recovery.
Of course you will need to reinstall TWRP and root your phone again after doing this update.
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Okay so I just figured it out, but for the OTA update to work after rooting and having a non-stock recovery, you need to go to Settings->Updater->Menu(located on the bottom)->Download latest full package.
The full package is ~1.6GB and the regular update is ~280mb. The full package will work even if you have TWRP installed. But if you want the regular 280mb update, you need to get rid of TWRP and go back to a stock recovery.
Of course you will need to reinstall TWRP and root your phone again after doing this update.
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I see the full package but I cant click on this, nothing is happened when I click on this.
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I see the full package but I cant click on this, nothing is happened when I click on this.
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I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean you can see the text "Download latest full package" but it is greyed out? If so please check to see if you arent currently at the latest version. If there is another problem, you might want to try to find a .zip of the full package and flash it that way.
Rakeen70210 said:
I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean you can see the text "Download latest full package" but it is greyed out? If so please check to see if you arent currently at the latest version. If there is another problem, you might want to try to find a .zip of the full package and flash it that way.
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Yes , not greyed , but red color , and cant click on this .
I downloaded a full update of B31 about 1.77giga , just copy to the phone and flash it in twrp ?
Nas42O said:
Yes , not greyed , but red color , and cant click on this .
I downloaded a full update of B31 about 1.77giga , just copy to the phone and flash it in twrp ?
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The exact latest update that I currently have is FRD-L04C567B150. I am not sure where you got your update but I suggest you just flash back to a complete stock image and try to update again from there.
Rakeen70210 said:
The exact latest update that I currently have is FRD-L04C567B150. I am not sure where you got your update but I suggest you just flash back to a complete stock image and try to update again from there.
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its normal , you live in India no ?
i'm live in European country , so update are different .. Last update for us is FRD-L04C432B130
Nas42O said:
its normal , you live in India no ?
i'm live in European country , so update are different .. Last update for us is FRD-L04C432B130
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No I am in the US. I am not sure about the EU version, but yes if you can find a .zip update file just put it on your phone and go into TWRP to install it. Might wanna make a backup too and wipe cache too just in case.
So if i download the full package in update and install it, bootloader will still be open? No full wipe? And later i only need to install twrp and root the phone again?
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So if i download the full package in update and install it, bootloader will still be open? No full wipe? And later i only need to install twrp and root the phone again?
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Updating or wiping your phone does not lock the Bootloader. The only way to lock the Bootloader again is by doing it manually yourself.
Yes after doing a full update you will need to reinstall TWRP as it will be replaced with the stock recovery and then re-root your phone again.
Rakeen70210, you sound really confident about doing full updates after rooting. Will these full updates also replace the kernel?
palendrome87 and NAS420 could you guys report back with any success or errors you have flashing full updates?
Where can one download full updates for Honor 8?
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Rakeen70210, you sound really confident about doing full updates after rooting. Will these full updates also replace the kernel?
palendrome87 and NAS420 could you guys report back with any success or errors you have flashing full updates?
Where can one download full updates for Honor 8?
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Seeing as how the full update package was ~1.65GB in size, I think its ok to assume that it replaces everything with the stock Honor 8 image. So yes it will replace the kernel too.
For downloading full updates, the only way I got mine was an OTA directly from the phone itself. Look at my previous comments to see how I got this update. If for some reason you cant update, check if your model is ready for an update. If it is and you cant update, try to flash back to a stock image. You should be able to find one on this site or anywhere else.
Flash stock recovery will lock boot loader ?
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Flash stock recovery will lock boot loader ?
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No, the only way to lock the bootloader is to manually lock it yourself using a similar operation to unlocking it.
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No, the only way to lock the bootloader is to manually lock it yourself using a similar operation to unlocking it.
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I thought the same thing, but after taking the full OTA update my bootloader was locked again. If you want to update I would suggest first making a full backup to the external SD card in TWRP.
Then , its better to download à full update ( update.zip) ,copy to root of the phone , reboot in twrp and flash it ? Anyone already did it ?
Hello guys im looking for a rooted rom my build is MHA-L29C567B190 my bootloader already unlocked and also flashed twrp or can you please help me root my stock rom thanks for your help
grodri19721 said:
Hello guys im looking for a rooted rom my build is MHA-L29C567B190 my bootloader already unlocked and also flashed twrp or can you please help me root my stock rom thanks for your help
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Download and flash: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4302781&d=1508010356
You should now be rooted with Magisk.
Make sure you have TWRP 3.1.x from the twrp thread
ante0 said:
Download and flash: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4302781&d=1508010356
You should now be rooted with Magisk.
Make sure you have TWRP 3.1.x from the twrp thread
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Is it really that easy? i have mine rooted with TWRP 3.1, i can flash that file and I'll have magisk? I'm on the same HW/SW version as the OP.
since the Oreo is coming out, will I need to flash stock to get the Stock Oreo update when its released? I assume so. I am new to the Mates and they seem to have a much different flash method/path than the Nexus 6p and HTC devices i have done in the past. I'm kind of leery to pursue Installing ROM's and Magisk (never used it yet) but would like to. Any tips or links to detailed instructions for the Mate flashing? I cant find, what I feel, to be detailed instructions on XDA.
thanks
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Is it really that easy? i have mine rooted with TWRP 3.1, i can flash that file and I'll have magisk? I'm on the same HW/SW version as the OP.
since the Oreo is coming out, will I need to flash stock to get the Stock Oreo update when its released? I assume so. I am new to the Mates and they seem to have a much different flash method/path than the Nexus 6p and HTC devices i have done in the past. I'm kind of leery to pursue Installing ROM's and Magisk (never used it yet) but would like to. Any tips or links to detailed instructions for the Mate flashing? I cant find, what I feel, to be detailed instructions on XDA.
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If you're rooted with SuperSU or Phh you will need to restore your stock boot image before flashing Magisk,
this can be done by downloading your firmware from http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ then extacting update.app and opening it in Huawei Update Extractor where you extract BOOT.IMG.
Flash it using fastboot flash boot boot.img.
As long as you're using firmware B182+ (Loop device support) and TWRP 3.1.x you can install official Magisk/SuperSU.
Oreo will be a full firmware so it shouldn't need to verify any partition, meaning you will only need to restore stock recovery.
I wonder if there's a way of upgrading the OnePlus 6 without flashing OOS? On the 5T there were firmware zip files that did the trick.
If not, is it possible to flash OOS in TWRP and immediately flash a custom ROM again without wiping any data?
Wow, this has to be the laziest post/person yet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/official-oxygenos-5-1-5-ota-oneplus-6-t3794232
That is a sticky in the news and discussion thread that explains EVERYTHING on this exact topic. You don't even to do a search but just look before posting.
Eric214 said:
Wow, this has to be the laziest post/person yet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/official-oxygenos-5-1-5-ota-oneplus-6-t3794232
That is a sticky in the news and discussion thread that explains EVERYTHING on this exact topic. You don't even to do a search but just look before posting.
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I couldn't find any firmware ZIP only fastboot methods. I just wanted to know if someone extracted it already?
Macusercom said:
I couldn't find any firmware ZIP only fastboot methods. I just wanted to know if someone extracted it already?
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Actually most don't understand what you are asking, they are assuming the full install is what you're wanting. Not understanding that the firmware can be installed without the os.
Seems to be only used and reference on samsung devices anymore. everyone else calls full install firmware
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Actually most don't understand what you are asking, they are assuming the full install is what you're wanting. Not understanding that the firmware can be installed without the os.
Seems to be only used and reference on samsung devices anymore. everyone else calls full install firmware
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Without wanting to start a fight with how we call things I use ROM or software for the OS and firmware for the bootloader, baseband and other stuff that runs on the underlying hardware. That'd explain why I didn't understand the answer.
However, there appears to be no firmware zip without full OOS or at least only fastboot flash methods. But dirty flashing OOS and a custom ROM afterwards does work so the firmware will be updated and OOS overwritten
Macusercom said:
Without wanting to start a fight with how we call things I use ROM or software for the OS and firmware for the bootloader, baseband and other stuff that runs on the underlying hardware. That'd explain why I didn't understand the answer.
However, there appears to be no firmware zip without full OOS or at least only fastboot flash methods. But dirty flashing OOS and a custom ROM afterwards does work so the firmware will be updated and OOS overwritten
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Thats exactly what i meant you won't find those separated out here. (by here i mean for oneplus6 ) everyone takes firmware to mean the full install.
I was hoping someone would get the modem for the t-mobile 6t but looks like i will have to make a clumsy attempt on my own when I have more time.
Any recommendation on which ROM should i use for my 1st custom ROM? Is the pixel experience any good? i mean is there any major issues about this ROM? Is it also safe to flash it on my current MIUI version whihc is MIUI 10.2.2.0 PDGMIXM its the global version. I already unlocked my bootloader and currently searching for tutorials on how to install TWRP and which one should I install in this device. Many thanks in advance if anyone responds on this post.
genesismarkus420 said:
Any recommendation on which ROM should i use for my 1st custom ROM? Is the pixel experience any good? i mean is there any major issues about this ROM? Is it also safe to flash it on my current MIUI version whihc is MIUI 10.2.2.0 PDGMIXM its the global version. I already unlocked my bootloader and currently searching for tutorials on how to install TWRP and which one should I install in this device. Many thanks in advance if anyone responds on this post.
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It depends on how many costumizations you prefer. LineageOS and Pixel Experience do not have many extra features, while e.g. RR, Arrow and Havoc do. I experienced very few bugs in PE and LOS, but I haven't tried other custom roms. LOS has very clear installation instructions, which are also applicable to most other custom roms: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/polaris/install
We have an official TWRP version; you can find the instructions and download link on https://twrp.me.
Thanks
I just want to try a new look on my phone. Ill install those roms soon, is it ok to back up this current miui im using if i dont like the rom i installed right?
Yes, but some users (including me) reported failures of restoring full rom backups. So make sure you also use some alternative backup (e.g. the Migrate app) and save your backup files on an external device.
Use a full backup with TWRP. It worked for me every time. However there is a bug with phone protection (unlock code or fingerprint) - and you have to delete it manually in TWRP file manager.
But everything works fine.
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Use a full backup with TWRP. It worked for me every time. However there is a bug with phone protection (unlock code or fingerprint) - and you have to delete it manually in TWRP file manager.
But everything works fine.
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Pretty much easier is removing any PIN or fingerprint authorization before doing the backup.
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Pretty much easier is removing any PIN or fingerprint authorization before doing the backup.
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so by doing what you said after flashing a new rom and it will be smooth sailing right?
genesismarkus420 said:
so by doing what you said after flashing a new rom and it will be smooth sailing right?
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Not sure I get you. My apologies. Removing any PIN, fingerprint authorization before doing twrp backup is inevitable unless you want to modify your backup file the way somebody above described.
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Pretty much easier is removing any PIN or fingerprint authorization before doing the backup.
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enzo_cz said:
Not sure I get you. My apologies. Removing any PIN, fingerprint authorization before doing twrp backup is inevitable unless you want to modify your backup file the way somebody above described.
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btw, does unlocking the bootloader affects my phone from getting OTA? im still using the stock rom now MIUI 10.2.2.0 PDGMIXM.
genesismarkus420 said:
btw, does unlocking the bootloader affects my phone from getting OTA? im still using the stock rom now MIUI 10.2.2.0 PDGMIXM.
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You can still receive OTA updates on the unlocked bootloader as long as you are using official Mi rom and you do not have twrp installed. TWRP may break OTA updates. At best case an OTA will just replace your twrp with stock recovery. Root also should not affect OTA updates. So no problem getting ota even if bootloader is unlocked as far as I am aware of
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Any recommendation on which ROM should i use for my 1st custom ROM? Is the pixel experience any good? i mean is there any major issues about this ROM? Is it also safe to flash it on my current MIUI version whihc is MIUI 10.2.2.0 PDGMIXM its the global version. I already unlocked my bootloader and currently searching for tutorials on how to install TWRP and which one should I install in this device. Many thanks in advance if anyone responds on this post.
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I'm in the same case , I had a mi8 and installed a pixel experience and my brother took it and since he use s and until now everything works well he even knows that I changed the rom and that's not miui Lol
Do I bought I used mix 2s and I think I'm gonna install the lineage is because I want security patches and updates on the rom