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Want to root but new here

Hello, I buyed my Mate 9 after having a really Bad experience with the Essential Phone. I have no regrets getting this phone but I want root on it.
I have read some threads but all I can find is Oreo related ones.
I would love to have root on my phone, if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be awesome.
I have the MHA-L29 on Android 7.0
BUILD: MHA-L29C567B190
Thanks bros

https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/hacking-customizing-managing-huawei-t3589996 it s a good start!!

gioarvdv said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/hacking-customizing-managing-huawei-t3589996 it s a good start!!
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Thanks mate! I have read everything on that thread! Very helpful guide.
So if I just want root on my phone ( No custom roms or anything) the steps I need is
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Flash twrp using ADB
3. Flash SuperSu.zip
That's it? I have seen on another thread that I need some Data.zip and other things before flashing it but since the thread you pointed doesn't mention it I belive is not necessary am I correct?
Sorry for the questions mate, I am super new to this phone, I don't want to mess up.

atrix_noob said:
Thanks mate! I have read everything on that thread! Very helpful guide.
So if I just want root on my phone ( No custom roms or anything) the steps I need is
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Flash twrp using ADB
3. Flash SuperSu.zip
That's it? I have seen on another thread that I need some Data.zip and other things before flashing it but since the thread you pointed doesn't mention it I belive is not necessary am I correct?
Sorry for the questions mate, I am super new to this phone, I don't want to mess up.
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That thread is a little outdated.
Unlock dev options in settings.
Open dev options and enable OEM unlock. (FRP Unlock in fastboot)
Unlock bootloader
Flash either Magisk v15.2 (get from official Magisk thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589) or SuperSU 2.82 SR5 (https://mega.nz/#!ZTBQXZra!JHUocH9oMEApULxfLYm9VO5UPhjHNMGLymkXDY_ihhI)
If you want to decrypt (Format data in twrp) you have to flash official SuperSU 2.82 SR5 or Magisk v14. Its not available in later Magisk builds as it breaks support for other devices.
You can edit boot image manually and remove fileencryptioninline.
And TWRP: https://mega.nz/#!9aoASShT!KJkpC_Ll8HZowWF1_fU0olWiHHaeSZuYE3xc3au8EIg (it's a special version I made that enables flashing from /cache and Copy Log button copies to external SD instead of internal. Just make sure you flash this or the twrp from the twrp thread in development)
atrix_noob said:
That's it? I have seen on another thread that I need some Data.zip and other things before flashing it but since the thread you pointed doesn't mention it I belive is not necessary am I correct?
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Hw data zip and public data is only needed when you decrypt. That's because Huawei thought it was a good idea to place theme, wallpaper and update support in /data.
When you decrypt you must format the /data partition, which erases all user data including the hw_init folder. And when that folder is removed you can't set themes or wallpapers and the System Update app disappears. To get them back you need to flash those 2 zips.
The benefit of decrypting is that you can back up the data partition in TWRP. If you use Titanium backup or some other app its not necessary to decrypt.

What do you root for, I've always rooted my phones.
I don't need to with the mate 9,
Dns66 for ad blocker
YouTube ad away on XDA works a treat

ante0 said:
That thread is a little outdated.
Unlock bootloader
Flash either Magisk v15.2 (get from official Magisk thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589) or SuperSU 2.82 SR5 (https://mega.nz/#!ZTBQXZra!JHUocH9oMEApULxfLYm9VO5UPhjHNMGLymkXDY_ihhI)
If you want to decrypt (Format data in twrp) you have to flash official SuperSU 2.82 SR5 or Magisk v14. Its not available in later Magisk builds as it breaks support for other devices.
You can edit boot image manually and remove fileencryptioninline.
And TWRP: https://mega.nz/#!9aoASShT!KJkpC_Ll8HZowWF1_fU0olWiHHaeSZuYE3xc3au8EIg (it's a special version I made that enables flashing from /cache and Copy Log button copies to external SD instead of internal. Just make sure you flash this or the twrp from the twrp thread in development)
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Wow thanks man!
Let me check if I got this right.
I am going to flash Magisk 15.2 ( Downloaded it right now ).
1. I unlock my bootloader from Huawei official page.
2. I Flash twrp-3.0.2-2-hi3660.img using ADB commands.
3. Now that I have TRWP I go and flash Magisk 15.2
Is that right? And that's it? Do I need to decrypt data or is that only needed when I want a factory reset?
Another question is, after I flash Magisk 15.2 ant it's uo and running can I revert back to stock recovery and still have root available?

ante0 said:
That thread is a little outdated.
Unlock dev options in settings.
Open dev options and enable OEM unlock. (FRP Unlock in fastboot)
Unlock bootloader
Flash either Magisk v15.2 (get from official Magisk thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589) or SuperSU 2.82 SR5 (https://mega.nz/#!ZTBQXZra!JHUocH9oMEApULxfLYm9VO5UPhjHNMGLymkXDY_ihhI)
If you want to decrypt (Format data in twrp) you have to flash official SuperSU 2.82 SR5 or Magisk v14. Its not available in later Magisk builds as it breaks support for other devices.
You can edit boot image manually and remove fileencryptioninline.
And TWRP: https://mega.nz/#!9aoASShT!KJkpC_Ll8HZowWF1_fU0olWiHHaeSZuYE3xc3au8EIg (it's a special version I made that enables flashing from /cache and Copy Log button copies to external SD instead of internal. Just make sure you flash this or the twrp from the twrp thread in development)
Hw data zip and public data is only needed when you decrypt. That's because Huawei thought it was a good idea to place theme, wallpaper and update support in /data.
When you decrypt you must format the /data partition, which erases all user data including the hw_init folder. And when that folder is removed you can't set themes or wallpapers and the System Update app disappears. To get them back you need to flash those 2 zips.
The benefit of decrypting is that you can back up the data partition in TWRP. If you use Titanium backup or some other app its not necessary to decrypt.
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Ok thanks for the heads up there, so if I only want root on my phone I dont need to decrypt my data partition and go ahead and flash the supersu.zip or magisk.zip and all done right?

sutty86 said:
What do you root for, I've always rooted my phones.
I don't need to with the mate 9,
Dns66 for ad blocker
YouTube ad away on XDA works a treat
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I want to root my phone to he able to use the LTE Discovery app since it has always helped me in my area and I want Wifi Tether app ( needs a rooted phone) since I use my hotspot for my computer.

atrix_noob said:
Wow thanks man!
Let me check if I got this right.
I am going to flash Magisk 15.2 ( Downloaded it right now ).
1. I unlock my bootloader from Huawei official page.
2. I Flash twrp-3.0.2-2-hi3660.img using ADB commands.
3. Now that I have TRWP I go and flash Magisk 15.2
Is that right? And that's it? Do I need to decrypt data or is that only needed when I want a factory reset?
Another question is, after I flash Magisk 15.2 ant it's uo and running can I revert back to stock recovery and still have root available?
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1. Go to settings - about and tap Build number a few times to unlock Developer options. Go back one step and tap Developer options. Enable OEM Unlock.
2. Request bootloader unlock code (login with your Huawei id)
If you don't have a Huawei id, add it as an account in your phone.
You might have to wait for 14 days after it's added to your phone before you can get code. I could probably unlock it for you if you want to send me your imei, imei2 (if available) and meid (imei, imei2 and meid is available in Settings - About), product id and serial number which can be acquired by typing/pasting *#*#1357946#*#* into dialer. Or there are paid services that does it too.
(send in pm if you need to send)
3. Flash twrp 3.1.1 from either https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-mate-9-t3515617 or https://mega.nz/#!9aoASShT!KJkpC_Ll8HZowWF1_fU0olWiHHaeSZuYE3xc3au8EIg
4. Flash magisk.
Decrypt is just if you want to backup /data in twrp, no other reason.
And yes, you can flash back stock recovery.
Download your stock firmware from http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ (search for MHA-L29C567B190)
If you just need to extract recovery or boot select a OTA-MF as they're smaller in size (500mb compared to 2gb+ for full firmware).
Download Huawei Update Extractor and extract.
Extract update.app from the firmware zip.
Open Huawei Update Extractor. Click on the '...' button and open the firmware update.app.
Right click on Recovery and click on extract selected.
Now put phone in fastboot and flash recovery.img (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img).
Now you have stock recovery.

ante0 said:
1. Go to settings - about and tap Build number a few times to unlock Developer options. Go back one step and tap Developer options. Enable OEM Unlock.
2. Request bootloader unlock code (login with your Huawei id)
If you don't have a Huawei id, add it as an account in your phone.
You might have to wait for 14 days after it's added to your phone before you can get code. I could probably unlock it for you if you want to send me your imei, imei2 (if available) and meid (imei, imei2 and meid is available in Settings - About), product id and serial number which can be acquired by typing/pasting *#*#1357946#*#* into dialer. Or there are paid services that does it too.
3. Flash twrp 3.1.1 from either https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-mate-9-t3515617 or https://mega.nz/#!9aoASShT!KJkpC_Ll8HZowWF1_fU0olWiHHaeSZuYE3xc3au8EIg
4. Flash magisk.
Decrypt us just if you want to backup /data in twrp, no other reason.
And yes, you can flash back stock recovery.
Download your stock firmware from http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/
If you just need to extract recovery or boot select a OTA-MF as they're smaller in size (500mb compared to 2gb+ for full firmware).
Download Huawei Update Extractor and extract.
Extract update.app from the firmware zip.
Open Huawei Update Extractor. Click on the '...' button and open the firmware update.app.
Right click on Recovery and click on extract selected.
Now put phone in fastboot and flash recovery.img (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img).
Now you have stock recovery.
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Awesome!!! All questions have been answered!
And yes, I if you can I could give you the info via PM to get the code so I can unlock Bootloader. When I get home I'll download everything mentioned! I'll message you the info.

atrix_noob said:
Awesome!!! All questions have been answered!
And yes, I if you can I could give you the info via PM to get the code so I can unlock Bootloader. When I get home I'll download everything mentioned! I'll message you the info.
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Try unlocking with the emui page first. I'm going to bed now so I won't reply in 6 hours anyway

ante0 said:
Try unlocking with the emui page first. I'm going to bed now so I won't reply in 6 hours anyway
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Kk will do, thanks for your help

Thanks guys! Rooted perfectly and using my Rooted apps on the Mate 9!

OTA Update without loosing root and wiping data possible?

I rooted my HTC U11+ using Magisk without having TWRP installed. I can't find the link anymore, but I think it was through fastboot and if I remember correctly, I had to format /data after installing Magisk due to the device encryption. Everything is working fine.
Today I got a notification that a new firmware with the version number 1.24.401.2 is available (current version is 1.10.401.23). I'm pretty sure if I install it, i I will loose root and I would have to install Magisk again to gain root back which would require to format /data. I would like to prevent that since I've spend ages to configure and adjusting everything to my needs and I'm not keen to do that again.
Is there a way of installing the OTA update without loosing root and having to wipe /data?

midiwidi said:
I rooted my HTC U11+ using Magisk without having TWRP installed. I can't find the link anymore, but I think it was through fastboot and if I remember correctly, I had to format /data after installing Magisk due to the device encryption. Everything is working fine.
Today I got a notification that a new firmware with the version number 1.24.401.2 is available (current version is 1.10.401.23). I'm pretty sure if I install it, i I will loose root and I would have to install Magisk again to gain root back which would require to format /data. I would like to prevent that since I've spend ages to configure and adjusting everything to my needs and I'm not keen to do that again.
Is there a way of installing the OTA update without loosing root and having to wipe /data?
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Would the following be helpful?
Haven't tried myself yet.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips

Thank you for the link DanteGR. It looks promising.
I'll have to find out if my HTC U11+ is supported by FlashFire. It most likely doesn't have two partitions (A/B).
So if somebody knows if the U11+ is working with FlashFire, please let me know!
Is there a way of backing everything up in case something goes wrong with with the OTA update using FlashFire? I'm not keen on loosing all the adjustments and settings I made in the last couple of weeks (I even modified files in /data/data to fix App issues). As far as i know Nandroid backups are not possible because the currently available TWRP recovery for the U11+ doesn't support data decryption. I have backups to Google Drive enabled (with all options including App data), but I don't know if that is enough to bring the system back into the current state afterwards.

midiwidi said:
Thank you for the link DanteGR. It looks promising.
I'll have to find out if my HTC U11+ is supported by FlashFire. It most likely doesn't have two partitions (A/B).
So if somebody knows if the U11+ is working with FlashFire, please let me know!
Is there a way of backing everything up in case something goes wrong with with the OTA update using FlashFire? I'm not keen on loosing all the adjustments and settings I made in the last couple of weeks (I even modified files in /data/data to fix App issues). As far as i know Nandroid backups are not possible because the currently available TWRP recovery for the U11+ doesn't support data decryption. I have backups to Google Drive enabled (with all options including App data), but I don't know if that is enough to bring the system back into the current state afterwards.
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No problem.
AFAIK unfortunately there isn't a way for a full backup without a completely functioning TWRP.
If rooted, Titanium would be your best bet but not for everything obviously.

midiwidi said:
I rooted my HTC U11+ using Magisk without having TWRP installed. I can't find the link anymore, but I think it was through fastboot and if I remember correctly, I had to format /data after installing Magisk due to the device encryption. Everything is working fine.
Today I got a notification that a new firmware with the version number 1.24.401.2 is available (current version is 1.10.401.23). I'm pretty sure if I install it, i I will loose root and I would have to install Magisk again to gain root back which would require to format /data. I would like to prevent that since I've spend ages to configure and adjusting everything to my needs and I'm not keen to do that again.
Is there a way of installing the OTA update without loosing root and having to wipe /data?
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As you, I have root but no TWRP installed. I did the OTA update and I didn't lost my data. I lost root during the process but it was very easy to install it back without loosing or wipe data.
If you have installed Magisk via patched boot.img, here is what I have done :
-Go in Magisk, choose uninstall and then "restore image"
-Then, go check for update on your phone and start it.
-At the same time, download stock RUU rom (the same as the OTA, here for European version : https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-u11/development/htc-u11-stock-rom-ruu-t3741849) and extract boot.img from it with RUUdecrypttool (https://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android/tool-universal-htc-ruu-rom-decryption-t3382928). It can be long.
-When update is complete and you have extracted boot.img, put it in your phone and patch it with magisk : install, patch boot image. Then you will have a "patched_boot.img" in your magiskmanager folder. Copy this file on your PC.
-Go to download mode on your phone and flash patched_boot.img via Flashtool.
Root is back, no data lost :good:

Kidy973 said:
As you, I have root but no TWRP installed. I did the OTA update and I didn't lost my data. I lost root during the process but it was very easy to install it back without loosing or wipe data.
If you have installed Magisk via patched boot.img, here is what I have done :
-Go in Magisk, choose uninstall and then "restore image"
-Then, go check for update on your phone and start it.
-At the same time, download stock RUU rom (the same as the OTA, here for European version : https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-u11/development/htc-u11-stock-rom-ruu-t3741849) and extract boot.img from it with RUUdecrypttool (https://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android/tool-universal-htc-ruu-rom-decryption-t3382928). It can be long.
-When update is complete and you have extracted boot.img, put it in your phone and patch it with magisk : install, patch boot image. Then you will have a "patched_boot.img" in your magiskmanager folder. Copy this file on your PC.
-Go to download mode on your phone and flash patched_boot.img via Flashtool.
Root is back, no data lost :good:
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Just a heads up.
I think for OTAs only (NOT RUUs) you don't even have to use the decrypt tool.
The zip is already decrypted so just extract the boot.img.
EDIT: Not 100% sure though will try it out this evening.

DanteGR said:
Just a heads up.
I think for OTAs only (NOT RUUs) you don't even have to use the decrypt tool.
The zip is already decrypted so just extract the boot.img.
EDIT: Not 100% sure though will try it out this evening.
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That is correct.
I have done it many times.

m3johan said:
That is correct.
I have done it many times.
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Oh well.
Last night I downloaded a random OTA for the HK version and the firmware.zip inside it could not be opened I guess due to encryption.
Are you sure about that?

DanteGR said:
Oh well.
Last night I downloaded a random OTA for the HK version and the firmware.zip inside it could not be opened I guess due to encryption.
Are you sure about that?
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I can not be 100% sure, but all I have unpacked including this 1.24.401.2 ota were no problem.
Can you give me the link to the HK-ota?

m3johan said:
I can not be 100% sure, but all I have unpacked including this 1.24.401.2 ota were no problem.
Can you give me the link to the HK-ota?
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This is the one I tried to extract without success.
Just to make it clear. I had no problem extracting the actual OTA. The problem was trying to extract the firmware.zip inside it.
Thank you for your input.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754455026

DanteGR said:
This is the one I tried to extract without success.
Just to make it clear. I had no problem extracting the actual OTA. The problem was trying to extract the firmware.zip inside it.
Thank you for your input.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754455026
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You are right. I could not unpack firmware from that one either.

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m3johan said:
You are right. I could not unpack firmware from that one either.
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The decrypt tool doesn't seem too bad after all though.
I'll have to try it shortly.

For those who are using Taiwan model, what is your software number?
Mine is 1.23.709.9

RUU decrypt tool
DanteGR said:
The decrypt tool doesn't seem too bad after all though.
I'll have to try it shortly.
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RUU_decrypt_tool works like a charm
the command on the command line is (in windows) RUU_decrypt_tool -f RUU file name (use TAB for name completion or rename to RUU.zip) (for firmware files) which gets you (see thumbnail)
The tool automatically has a output as "OUT" in the folder where it resides; I've put my RUU file in the ADB folder together wit the RUU_decrypt_tool
You'll find the RUU_decrypt_tool here
btw: I am 70 years young, so if I can do it most people can as well.....
If none of the required arguments are supplied a simple Yes/No interface will be presented.
Required arguments (and/or):
-s, --system extract the system.img and boot.img (for ROM)
-f, --firmware extract the firmware files
-z, --sdruuzip copy and rename rom.zip for SD-Card flashing
Note: this will create a duplicate if the input is already a rom.zip
Keyfile Updater arguments:
-o, --offline disable down/upload of keyfiles
--no-upload do not upload if a new keyfile is generated
--sync-keyfiles sync entire keyfile folder (download & upload)
when used without a RUU the tool will only synchronize the
keyfiles, otherwise it will download new keyfiles before decrypting
and upload only if a new keyfile is generated
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When I used to have htc 10 s-on I could update the fw using a zip file(perhaps firmware. Zip) inside the OTA file for my cid and flash it in RUU mode, of course I had to use a custom rom based on the same fw to complete it

Finally, after a couple of month and being annoyed of the update message popping up all the time, I got some time to proceed with the update.
I found that what I've said in my first post isn't true. I had a non-official TWRP (without decryption support) installed and now remember that I have installed Magisk through that.
I've started the update procedure with clicking "uninstall" and "restore image" in the Magisk app. After downloading the OTA, I clicked on install now. My phone rebooted into recovery (TWRP) and prompted to enter my unlocking pattern. I entered it, but TWRP said something like can't mount, wrong password.
I thought it's because TWRP doesn't support decryption yet and I need to go back to the stock recovery to be able to apply the OTA. I extracted the recovery_signed.img from here (from the same software version I'm currently running 1.10.401.23) and flashed it using fastboot. If I boot into recovery now, I see it's the stock one, but it shows a red exclamation mark in a red triangle. I can press power button + volume up and get into the normal recovery menu. I've tried to wipe the cache there, but it didn't made a difference. I still get that red exclamation mark. If I download the OTA and click on install now, my phone restarts and shows the normal picture of applying the update until about 24% of progress and then it shows the red exclamation mark again. If I press power + volume up now, nothing happens.
If I manually boot into recovery and use power + volume up to get into the recovery menu, there are two options to apply an update. One using the sdcard and one using ADB. I have the hope that the red exclamation mark is gone once I installed the update manually.
The sdcard option doesn't work. The recovery shows the message can't mount /sdcard. The ADB sideload option causes problems too.
If I use a older version of ADB I get the error "cannot read OTA.zip" in my command window on the PC. I've tried it with a small text file and that worked. I read that it has something to do with the address space which is too small and that I should use the newest version from googles platform tools. I installed version 27.0.1 and used the contained ADB to do the sideload. This time I got an error message like "adb server version (31) doesn't match this client (36)", but it didn't say that it can't read the file.
I'm kind of stuck now. Has somebody a suggestion how to proceed, to get rid of the red exclamation mark so that I can normally apply the OTA update and gain root again afterwards by flashing a Magisk patched boot.img through fastboot?

midiwidi said:
...shows the normal picture of applying the update until about 24% of progress and then it shows the red exclamation mark again....
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You have a modified /system partition. You will need to restore stock system partition of the version you are running to get past this.

You have a modified /system partition. You will need to restore stock system partition of the version you are running to get past this.
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Thank you very much for this hint. I will do a
fastboot flash system system.img
tonight and let you know how it went.

I did flash the original system.img. Here the output of the command window
C:\Users\midiwidi\Downloads\HTC_U11+\Original_HTC_Firmware_Europe\OUT_2Q4D_1.10.401.23\system>fastboot.exe flash system system.img
sending 'system' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.651s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#991677
(bootloader) [email protected]
(bootloader) [email protected]%
(bootloader) Update partition OK
(bootloader) [email protected]
OKAY [ 3.461s]
finished. total time: 5.111s
Unfortunately that didn't change anything. I still get the red exclamation mark if I boot into recovery
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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.
Is there a log file or something similar to find out what the recovery is complaining about? This is the output after bypassing the red exclamation mark with power + volume up
.
Any other ideas how to proceed?

How to update OOS 5.1.6, Install official TWRP and magisk - tested working!

Hi guys,
Here is my complete foolproof guide on how to update your system. Please note that there may be other maybe easier ways that cut-out some steps but this worked for me. It is intended for Noobies so I apologise to more advanced users if it seems tedious and long-winded. But that's how Noobies like it with everything explained in detail.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have previously used parallel apps then before doing any of this process you must delete user 999 from the system, otherwise you backups will not work!!!
From a terminal window (I use terminal emulator from play store ) type su and enter. Now type the command pm remove-user 999 and enter. Now you shouldn't have to worry about parallel apps messing up your backups.
Thanks to @dgunn for this :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...estore-999-t3801632/post76760812#post76760812
Also, please note that I have NEVER previously installed an un-official twrp on my device (wanted to wait for official ), however, I was unlocked, and rooted with magisk v16.0 and on stock oos 5.1.5 before beginning this upgrade process.
If you already have an un-official twrp installed, then I cannot guarantee that this guide will work for you. It might, it might not
Disclaimer: This is a guide for helping others. It is your choice to follow it and I take no responsibility for any problems you encounter as a result of following this guide. You do it at your own risk
Ok, lets get started......................
Actually, before we do let's get one thing clear that is confusing a lot of people regarding fastboot and twrp. There are 2 ways of putting twrp recovery onto your phone. A temporary way (disappears after rebooting and goes back to stock recovery) and a permanent way (the best way that stays put - what we all want right?). This guide assumes that you don't currently have twrp on your phone.
In order to put a permanent official twrp on your phone, first we have to boot (NOT flash!) into a temporary version of twrp. The fastboot command for this is "fastboot boot path_to_temporary_twrp.img" (without the quotes of course )
The difference between temporary twrp and permanent twrp is in whether we either fastboot boot or fastboot flash.
Ok, let's begin
First of all, as a precaution, disable all security on your device like pin, pattern, password, fingerprint. Make sure that when you wake your phone it goes straight to the homescreen without any prompts for pins etc etc. May not be needed but it's what I did
1. Download the following files to the following locations....
a. Official oxygen OS 5.1.6 zip file (full zip) > to root of sdcard .
b. Official twrp installer ZIP file > to root of sdcard. (This is our permanent twrp file)
c. Magisk root zip file (I used v 16.0 but v16.4 zip file should be okay too) > to root of sdcard.
d. Official twrp installer IMG file > to your PC in the same folder as your fastboot files. (This is our temporary twrp file)
These files are available for download in other threads on XDA just search for them.
Once that is done proceed as follows.....
2. Go to settings>system updates and click the gear icon in the top right and choose "local upgrade" and then select the Oxygen 5.1.6 zip file from your sdcard. The system will now begin to update itself. Once finished it will prompt you to reboot, do this, and the system will boot back up into Oxygen OS 5.1.6 :good:
3. Now, long press your power button and select reboot and select bootloader option and your phone will reboot into bootloader (fastboot) mode.
4. On your PC go to your fastboot folder and open a command prompt in that folder (don't forget you previously put the temporary twrp image file in here)
5. Now plug your phone into the PC
6. At the command prompt enter following command fastboot devices
and your phone should show up as connected and recognised.
7. We are now going to boot the phone into the temporary twrp. Type the following command fastboot boot <name of temporary twrp file (from your fastboot folder)>.img
8. Your phone will now boot into the temporary twrp recovery and from here we can now flash the permanent version of twrp that we previously put on our sdcard.
9. On your phone, select Install, then find the twrp zip file on the root of your sdcard, select it and swipe to flash.
10. Once this has flashed successfully, we now need to reboot into this new permanent recovery. DO NOT REBOOT TO SYSTEM AT THIS POINT! Now, select "Reboot" option and select "Recovery". Your phone will now reboot into the new permanent twrp. You can now forget about the other temporary twrp from earlier
11. Once the phone goes back into recovery select Install option and find the Magisk root zip file on your sdcard and select it. Now swipe to flash it. After successfully flashing Magisk, you are now ready to enjoy the fruits of your labours
Go back to the twrp homepage and select Reboot>system.
The system will now boot normally and if you have followed these steps to a Tee you will be on OOS 5.1.6 and rooted!
I have also done a successful twrp backup without any error messages. Your previous data will be untouched and you can now set-up your security again.
One final thing to note - because the boot and recovery partitions are now combined, this means that everytime you flash something to your boot partition, your new permanent twrp recovery will be lost and you will have to re-install twrp again from scratch initially through fastboot.
Enjoy

carlos67 said:
From a terminal window (I use terminal emulator from play store ) type su and enter. Now type the command pm remove_user 999 and enter. Now you shouldn't have to worry about parallel apps messing up your backups.
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I bet the terminal command should be:
pm remove-user 999

I've made almost the same without problem

After many years of being actively involved in unlocking, flashing, and tinkering. I feel I'm starting from scratch. This quick guide is exactly what I've been waiting for as I'm in the same situation with being simply unlocked and rooted lol. I'll be replicating these steps shortly ?.
Only thing I'm wondering, once everything is done and running... If I flash a rom with the official "permanent" twrp, it's gone gone? Let's just say, renovate ice ROM?
Maybe it's the 16 hour day I worked and lack of sleep... But having it replaced upon a single rom flash and carrying the name "permanent" seems like 2 opposing ideas lol

Kiddman said:
I bet the terminal command should be:
pm remove-user 999
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Yes, well spotted and corrected :good:
InflatedTitan said:
After many years of being actively involved in unlocking, flashing, and tinkering. I feel I'm starting from scratch. This quick guide is exactly what I've been waiting for as I'm in the same situation with being simply unlocked and rooted lol. I'll be replicating these steps shortly ?.
Only thing I'm wondering, once everything is done and running... If I flash a rom with the official "permanent" twrp, it's gone gone? Let's just say, renovate ice ROM?
Maybe it's the 16 hour day I worked and lack of sleep... But having it replaced upon a single rom flash and carrying the name "permanent" seems like 2 opposing ideas lol
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If you were to flash a full OTA official update then yes, your "permanent" twrp will be gone because the boot partition gets flashed to stock and you'd need to re-install twrp starting in fastboot. However, for custom rom flashes, it depends if their is a kernel bundled in with the rom. If not then twrp should remain, if yes then as with official update, re-install twrp.
It's more normal for a custom rom to simply overwrite system partition without touching boot partition and twrp, but, sometimes custom rom's like Renovate come bundled with a kernel (TBalden's) and wipe out twrp.
If I'm wrong on this I stand to be corrected.

Kiddman said:
I bet the terminal command should be:
pm remove-user 999
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Yes you are correct because this was my finding and thank you OP for not giving credit
My findings of the 255 error (999)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/255-error-twrp-backup-restore-999-t3801632

dgunn said:
Yes you are correct because this was my finding and thank you OP for not giving credit
My findings of the 255 error (999)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/255-error-twrp-backup-restore-999-t3801632
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My apologies, an oversight, corrected

carlos67 said:
My apologies, an oversight, corrected
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Thank you sir. And great write up btw

Something to note is the Renovate ICE 1.0 magisk module messed with the text in settings on OOS 5.1.6. It went back to normal when I disabled that module.
I thought it was the VoEnabler module initially but I wasnt correct.

I put the zip in the root folder (Not the actual folder named root) but the local upgrade isn't showing anything in there.
I'm on 5.1.5 rooted with Magisk 16.0 and have 5.7 magisk manager installed along with xposed and gravity box.
Any idea why my local upgrade isn't detecting the upgrade zip? I downloaded it from Funk Wizards post. I got clicked the "official" link for OOS 5.1.6

I have a custom kernel and magisk installed, can I still follow this guide?

surface13 said:
I put the zip in the root folder (Not the actual folder named root) but the local upgrade isn't showing anything in there.
I'm on 5.1.5 rooted with Magisk 16.0 and have 5.7 magisk manager installed along with xposed and gravity box.
Any idea why my local upgrade isn't detecting the upgrade zip? I downloaded it from Funk Wizards post. I got clicked the "official" link for OOS 5.1.6
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Figured it out, it was because the ro.product.device=OnePlus 6 instead of OnePlus6 in the build.prop file.
I had originally changed it to sailfish to see if I can get Daydream working. When I changed it back I accidentally added a space =/

Anyone done this on a phone with unofficial TWRP to start out yet?

Lownita said:
I have a custom kernel and magisk installed, can I still follow this guide?
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Yes you can.

Considering that many of us have been rooted with patched boot image and no custom recovery, this guide is very well written.

Simple Guide is Already available | No Root | No Rom
youtube.com/watch?v=a7rh4NpYD7E
I followed the above youtube guide . Very simple .
Steps :
Install VPN app like Surf Easy Android VPN
Change Region to Canada or Germany
Again try to update the Oxygen OS
It will show in update available .

"
2. Go to settings>system updates and click the gear icon in the top right and choose "local upgrade" and then select the Oxygen 5.1.6 zip file from your sdcard. The system will now begin to update itself. Once finished it will prompt you to reboot, do this, and the system will boot back up into Oxygen OS 5.1.6
"
After that I got constant reboot with the message " System UI has stopped"

x111 said:
"
2. Go to settings>system updates and click the gear icon in the top right and choose "local upgrade" and then select the Oxygen 5.1.6 zip file from your sdcard. The system will now begin to update itself. Once finished it will prompt you to reboot, do this, and the system will boot back up into Oxygen OS 5.1.6
"
After that I got constant reboot with the message " System UI has stopped"
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Could be a corrupt download file. I suggest you do the following.....
Re-download the file and check it's good using an MD5 checker app/tool. Then, boot your phone into bootloader (fastboot) mode by powering off first and then pressing and holding the vol up button.
Then follow steps 4-to-10 in my guide for installing (1st) temporary twrp and then (2nd) permanent twrp. Once you have permanent twrp and are booted into it you should then copy the "new" download zip for the OTA that you md5 checked from your PC onto the root of your sdcard and install it by flashing the zip file in twrp. Now you should reboot to system which will change the active slot to the updated OOS you just flashed and then if you want boot back into recovery to flash a custom kernel (if you so wish) and Magisk root zip (again if you so wish).

carlos67 said:
Could be a corrupt download file. I suggest you do the following.....
Re-download the file and check it's good using an MD5 checker app/tool. Then, boot your phone into bootloader (fastboot) mode by powering off first and then pressing and holding the vol up button.
Then follow steps 4-to-10 in my guide for installing (1st) temporary twrp and then (2nd) permanent twrp. Once you have permanent twrp and are booted into it you should then copy the "new" download zip for the OTA that you md5 checked from your PC onto the root of your sdcard and install it by flashing the zip file in twrp. Now you should reboot to system which will change the active slot to the updated OOS you just flashed and then if you want boot back into recovery to flash a custom kernel (if you so wish) and Magisk root zip (again if you so wish).
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Thanks for response.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76773727&postcount=153

Followed the procedure: Installed EX Kernel as well. Now I'm getting a popup message after every reboot: There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details.
No issues as such but I'm getting this message everytime I reboot. Any suggestions?

[GUIDE] Manual Update P20 PRO with HuRUpdater and TWRP

If you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP, you can flash a newer firmware using HuRUpdater
This steps can be risky for your device if you don't know what you are doing, so try to read some guide about flashing first
before attempt these operations if you are a new to these things.
I don't take any responsability of catastrophic failures and loss of data.
-- I did a titanium backup before the upgrade, but in my case no restore was needed as all data were retained.
In this simple update no factory reset was triggered.
Please read the HUrupdater thread also for more informations.
- Install Unofficial TWRP by Pretoriano80
- Download HuRUpdater 0.3 and put it in a folder in your sdcard
-Search the firmware for your device with Firmware Finder
Make sure you download the correct firmware version for your device (type, region code)
wrong firmware can brick your device
I used updated firmware files APPROVED for my device checked with firmware finder app.
I don't know if flashing NOT APPROVED files will harm your device. You have been warned.
I successfully updated my device from CLT-L29C636B130 to CLT-L29C636B131
***Don't try to rebrand your phone with this method***
- Use FullOTA-MF images of the firmware and download the 3 files needed
in my case:
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip
update_full_CLT-L29_hw_spcseas.zip
- rename the 3 files to:
update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip
and put the files in the same folder with HuRUpdater 0.3
(optional)
- The Update will overwrite your TWRP custom recovery so to retain it automatically rename the TWRP IMAGE
twrp_clt_0.1.img to recovery.img and put in the same folder with others files.
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- Remove all security locks from your phone before rebooting to TWRP.
Go to System- Developer Options
Disable Screen lock (third row)
this will suffice to remove the security locks of the phone (sequences, pin,fingerprints)
-Reboot to TWRP
If you are rooted, remove Magisk first with its uninstaller. I don't know if it's needed but better don't have things like that
messing around during the update. You can reroot later anyway.
-Go to the folder with the files and flash the system using the HuRUpdater_0.3.zip ONLY
That great tool will do all the job needed. After system, it will reflash the TWRP recovery IMG you previoulsly renamed
overwriting again the stock ramdisk_recovery that comes with the firmware.
It will take some minutes, don't panic and let the process end.
You will see some red errors but don't worry,it's fine
- Reboot in your TWRP to check (from inside TWRP , reboot - recovery, be sure not to have a usb cable plugged or it will trigger stock EMUI e-recovery)
- Wipe dalvik and cache
- Reroot new system with Magisk
-Reboot to system and restore the security lock in developer options
- Restore your fingerprints and pins
- Enjoy the update.
Thanks to @zxz0O0 for this great Tool, works good on P20 pro too.
And obviously @Pretoriano80 for his recovery.

Reserved

Working adb sideload?

If an update is already approved by Huawei, can we just download the firmware through HFF and place it in the appropriate folder, go to SYSTEM to check for updates, and then install it?
mangusZen said:
If you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP, you can flash a newer firmware using HuRUpdater
This steps can be risky for your device if you don't know what you are doing, so try to read some guide about flashing first
before attempt these operations if you are a new to these things.
I don't take any responsability of catastrophic failures and loss of data.
-- I did a titanium backup before the upgrade, but in my case no restore was needed as all data were retained.
In this simple update no factory reset was triggered.
Please read the HUrupdater thread also for more informations.
- Install Unofficial TWRP by Pretoriano80
- Download HuRUpdater 0.3 and put it in a folder in your sdcard
-Search the firmware for your device with Firmware Finder
Make sure you download the correct firmware version for your device (type, region code)
wrong firmware can brick your device
I used updated firmware files APPROVED for my device checked with firmware finder app.
I don't know if flashing NOT APPROVED files will harm your device. You have been warned.
I successfully updated my device from CLT-L29C636B130 to CLT-L29C636B131
***Don't try to rebrand your phone with this method***
- Use FullOTA-MF images of the firmware and download the 3 files needed
in my case:
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip
update_full_CLT-L29_hw_spcseas.zip
- rename the 3 files to:
update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip
and put the files in the same folder with HuRUpdater 0.3
(optional)
- The Update will overwrite your TWRP custom recovery so to retain it automatically rename the TWRP IMAGE
twrp_clt_0.1.img to recovery.img and put in the same folder with others files.
- remove all security locks from your phone before rebooting to TWRP.
Go to System- Developer Options
Disable Screen lock (third row)
this will suffice to remove the security locks of the phone (sequences, pin,fingerprints)
-Reboot to TWRP
-If you are rooted, remove Magisk first with its uninstaller. I don't know if it's needed but better don't have things like that
messing around during the update. You can reroot later anyway.
-Go to the folder with the files and flash the system using the HuRUpdater_0.3.zip ONLY
That great tool will do all the job needed. After system, it will reflash the TWRP recovery IMG you previoulsly renamed
overwriting again the stock ramdisk_recovery that comes with the firmware.
- It will take some minutes, don't panic and let the process end.
You will see some red errors but don't worry,it's fine
- Reboot in your TWRP to check (from inside TWRP , reboot - recovery, be sure not to have a usb cable plugged or it will trigger stock EMUI e-recovery)
- Wipe dalvik and cache
- Reroot new system with Magisk 16.4
-Reboot to system and restore the security lock in developer options
- restore your fingerprints and pins
- enjoy the update.
Thanks to @zxz0O0 for this great Tool, works good on P20 pro too.
And obviously @Pretoriano80 for his recovery.
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ekremxx said:
Working adb sideload?
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I have not tried that, it depends on the TWRP recovery, let us know if you try

sarichter said:
If an update is already approved by Huawei, can we just download the firmware through HFF and place it in the appropriate folder, go to SYSTEM to check for updates, and then install it?
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I really don't know, and I don't think it will work.
As far as I know this is the only manual update method for now.
I just updated to unapproved .150 for my c636 and all seems fine

If I reinstall twrp by renaming it as recovery.img, will HuRUupdater install the twrp in recovery_ramdisk, or will it replace eRecovery instead?
If twrp doesn't replace eRecovery, how do I get to eRecovery? As of now, whenever I want to enter recovery, it will get to twrp.

sishafie said:
If I reinstall twrp by renaming it as recovery.img, will HuRUupdater install the twrp in recovery_ramdisk, or will it replace eRecovery instead?
If twrp doesn't replace eRecovery, how do I get to eRecovery? As of now, whenever I want to enter recovery, it will get to twrp.
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eRecovery is not replaced.
To enter there try other volume button or with a cable plugged

Not working adb sideload... How I can install I not know...not have my phone micro SD card slot...puff

sishafie said:
If I reinstall twrp by renaming it as recovery.img, will HuRUupdater install the twrp in recovery_ramdisk, or will it replace eRecovery instead?
If twrp doesn't replace eRecovery, how do I get to eRecovery? As of now, whenever I want to enter recovery, it will get to twrp.
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when booting there is a screen prompting to whether you want to go to eRecovery by pressing up or just boot into system and something ike that
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ekremxx said:
Not working adb sideload... How I can install I not know...not have my phone micro SD card slot...puff
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why you want to do sideload ? guide clearly explained to install it using TWRP.
if you dont have TWRP, then install it first

I install twrp but how can I install whitour sd card I not have sd card slot my Huawei p20 pro one SIM card join no have sd card slot how I can install i not know.. when I try install abd sideload hrudader say cant find update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip

ekremxx said:
I install twrp but how can I install whitour sd card I not have sd card slot my Huawei p20 pro one SIM card join no have sd card slot how I can install i not know.. when I try install abd sideload hrudader say cant find update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip
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The guide never said that you need sdcard
it said, that u need to put all those three files in same folder with the HuruUpdater.zip , and of course you can put it in your internal storage
i wont explain anything here. you better re-read the whole main post, as it already very clear
- put all files in one folder
- reboot to twrp
- flash huruupdater.zip
- boot to system
- reboot to twrp
- flash magisk to reroot
which step exactly that not understandable ? :silly:

I can install that's style orjinal filmware ty so much

Forgive me if this is not the appropriate forum, one question:
I have the Huawei P20, for this phone I only have 2 firmware files, the "Update .zip" and the "update_full_EML_L09_hw_eu.zip ".
Can't find the "update_data_public.zip"
Can I install the new firmware with Hurupdater anyway ? Thanks in advance.
Roberto

moghetto said:
Forgive me if this is not the appropriate forum, one question:
I have the Huawei P20, for this phone I only have 2 firmware files, the "Update .zip" and the "update_full_EML_L09_hw_eu.zip ".
Can't find the "update_data_public.zip"
Can I install the new firmware with Hurupdater anyway ? Thanks in advance.
Roberto
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You should check and ask at P20 and HURupdater threads.
I don't know about P20.

Hello! Thank you very much for this tutorial .. A question.. I am in Chipset-boston 8.1.0. 001 (01DL) I have the bootloader open, just by installing the recovery that you say in the tutorial and then the other steps, I would not have a problem, right?

can I downgrade firmware safely with this method? im on 150 and want to go back to 130

Ferezesal19 said:
Hello! Thank you very much for this tutorial .. A question.. I am in Chipset-boston 8.1.0. 001 (01DL) I have the bootloader open, just by installing the recovery that you say in the tutorial and then the other steps, I would not have a problem, right?
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You should not have problem, unless you are trying to rebrand.

Allesa said:
can I downgrade firmware safely with this method? im on 150 and want to go back to 130
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I don't know about downgrading and I would not raccomend it

mangusZen said:
You should not have problem, unless you are trying to rebrand.
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Thanks you. Only i want to Update... What firm you recommend That improves the duration of the battery?

[Samsung S8+] Unable to bypass FRP

I would like to install TWRP and after that Lineage OS on my Samsung S8+ (Exynos). So i tried flashing TWRP with Odin (Dream2lte version 3.3.1.0). But i ran into a FRP lock so i googled and try to solve this, but so far i am unable to.
I have the password to my Google account, so i removed the Google account from the phone and removed the phone from my Google account. After factory reset i am still getting an error FRP lock when flashing.
Shouldn't the FRP lock be gone after removing google account and doing a factory reset? I have tried a couple of YT Howto's but they don't seem to work.
How do i remove the FRP lock so that i am able to install TWRP and Lineage OS?
Like i said i know the password to my Google account and i 100% own the phone
(Bypass probably isn't the correct word, i am simply trying to turn it off )

Got exactly the same problem, hence like you, ended up here for help.

Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone
I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.
I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?
I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/
This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)
I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.
They all give me the same result.
Does anybody know how to fix this?

TheGeneral said:
Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone
I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.
I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?
I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/
This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)
I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.
They all give me the same result.
Does anybody know how to fix this?
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Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.
The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert

TheMadScientist said:
Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.
The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert
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Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?
But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.
I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?

TheGeneral said:
Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?
But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.
I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?
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1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.
2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying
AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?
The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.
3. How did you install TWRP?
If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.

spawnlives said:
1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.
2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying
AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?
The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.
3. How did you install TWTP?
If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.
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I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!
Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/
(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)
But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?
But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?
I have placed these zip files on the phone:
lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip
As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?

TheGeneral said:
I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!
Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/
(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)
But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?
But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?
I have placed these zip files on the phone:
lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip
As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?
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I don't use custom roms yet.
Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+
Try in separate stages instead of all at once.
I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.
Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from
http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
They are many guides for this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need rmm bypass zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
Get that up and running properly.
Then you can install custom roms,root etc.
In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.
Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.

spawnlives said:
I don't use custom roms yet.
Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+
Try in separate stages instead of all at once.
I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.
Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from
http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
They are many guides for this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need rmm bypass zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
Get that up and running properly.
Then you can install custom roms,root etc.
In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.
Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.
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I am using dream2lit.
I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.
I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links
With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):
Odin Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.

TheGeneral said:
I am using dream2lit.
I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.
I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links
With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):
Odin Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
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Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.
What stage are you at?
It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.

spawnlives said:
Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.
What stage are you at?
It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.
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Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem...
When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"
Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:
"Decryption unsuccessful
The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)
To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.
(Button) Erase ALL DATA"
Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.
I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+)
What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces

TheGeneral said:
Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem...
When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"
Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:
"Decryption unsuccessful
The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)
To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.
(Button) Erase ALL DATA"
Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.
I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+)
What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces
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Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.
What version twrp are you using?
Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
What is your process of installing twrp?
If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.

spawnlives said:
Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.
What version twrp are you using?
Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
What is your process of installing twrp?
If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.
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I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?
No passwords used on the phone.
My process:
i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)
I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,
Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303

TheGeneral said:
I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?
No passwords used on the phone.
My process:
i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)
I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,
Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303
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To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.

spawnlives said:
To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
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how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?

TheGeneral said:
how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?
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In twrp main menu
Select backup menu - select ( all ) partitions - select storage location ( bottom left of screen ) - then swipe to backup.
Note:
1. If backing up to internal storage copy/move backup to an external storage ie: PC, sd card.etc.
2. Since you want a custom rom backup of the EFS partition is important.
Rmm state can be found in download mode. It will have a line ( near the top ) saying RMM state. It will either say prenormal or normal /disappeared.
It won't hurt to flash it just in case.
See OP in the thread I sent before:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535

spawnlives said:
To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
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I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?
I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?
As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.

TheGeneral said:
I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?
I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?
As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.
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Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.
You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):
Select wipe menu
Select advanced wipe
Select Preload
Swipe to wipe
Reboot back into twrp
Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.
Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.

spawnlives said:
Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.
You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):
Select wipe menu
Select advanced wipe
Select Preload
Swipe to wipe
Reboot back into twrp
Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.
Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.
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Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.
But Data is still showing 0MB.....
I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.
So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.

TheGeneral said:
Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.
But Data is still showing 0MB.....
I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.
So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.
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Have you tried to reboot into system through twrp ie: reboot menu - system. Let it start normally, reboot into twrp, then check storage size. ( This is after the flashing of the no-verity/rmm zip and rebooting back into twrp ).
As I said I' m not familiar with custom ROMs. I do know that some custom ROMs do take some time to boot up on installation.
But out of curiosity I have a spare S8 and will give it a go.