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[GUIDE] How to flash a custom recovery and root a Nokia 6 Retail Phone

WARNING: This method currently doesn't work on Nokia 6 TA-1000 with latest Android O Update! Finding workaround.
Workaround found on leaked Android 8.1 Update, with Magisk Systemless Root Method.
ROOT YOUR PHONE MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
You can download new recovery from this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/nokia-6-ta-1000-homebrew-stock-android-t3752006
Changes in new TWRP Recovery 3.2.1-0:
1. Add English Interface.
2. Use Magisk ROOT instead of SuperSU ROOT.
3. You can backup EFS. However you can't backup modem or the procedure will break.
Thanks to @xinkid 's effort, we can finally root Nokia 6 on Android Oreo again.
Procedure for non TA-1000 users:
0. Backup your phone and remove your lock screen password before proceed! If your phone get stuck at "Powered by Android" splash after the procedure, you may need to format userdata.
1. Sideload the PLE-372B ota package in recovery, which you can download from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/help/nokia-6-ota-update-ddls-t3721424
Refer this guide's part 2 to downgrade.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/guide-upgrade-downgrade-nougat-oreo-t3752393
2. Flash the service bootloader and grant service permission
Reboot to bootloader, then flash the service bootloader with following commands. Service bootloader file (D1C-emmc_appsboot.mbn attached in this topic)
Code:
fastboot oem dm-verity [md5_of_your_device_serial_number]
fastboot flash aboot D1C-emmc_appsboot.mbn
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem dm-verity [md5_of_your_device_serial_number]
For example, if your serial number is PLEABCD123456789, and the md5 checksum of your serial number is 5f47b9a8dc1da1873c12945cf806691e, then type this command:
Code:
fastboot oem dm-verity 5f47b9a8dc1da1873c12945cf806691e
fastboot flash aboot D1C-emmc_appsboot.mbn
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem dm-verity 5f47b9a8dc1da1873c12945cf806691e
You can google a website to calculate md5 checksum of a string.
3. Reflash newer firmware basis to your phone except aboot
After you grant service permission, Extract the newer one OTA package on your PC, in this case, PLE-558B.
Everything you need are placed at firmware-update folder that you extracted.
Take PLE-558B for example, type these commands (commands need to be changed if newer firmware released):
Code:
fastboot flash sbl1 D1C-0-558B-sbl1.mbn
fastboot flash keymaster D1C-0-558B-keymaster.mbn
fastboot flash devcfg D1C-0-558B-devcfg.mbn
fastboot flash cmnlib64 D1C-0-558B-cmnlib64.mbn
fastboot flash rpm D1C-0-558B-rpm.mbn
fastboot flash tz D1C-0-558B-tz.mbn
fastboot flash cmnlib D1C-0-558B-cmnlib.mbn
fastboot flash modem D1C-0-558B-NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash dsp D1C-0-558B-adspso.bin
fastboot flash default_nv D1C-0-558B-NV-default.mbn
fastboot flash persist D1C-0-558B-00WW-persist.img
fastboot flash hwcfg D1C-0-558B-hwcfg.img
fastboot flash mdtp D1C-0-558B-00WW-mdtp.img
fastboot flash systeminfo fver
fastboot flash sec D1C-0-558B-sec.dat
fastboot flash cda PLE-00WW-013-cda.img
You'll also need the boot img in the extracted ota package:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then flash the custom recovery:
fastboot flash recovery nokia-6-ta-1000-8_0-twrp3.2.1-7to-recovery-magisk-root-2018.3.15.img
Power off your phone (case sensitive). Disconnect your phone after execute this command:
fastboot oem HALT
4. Connect your phone to a charger. When charging animation appears, press and hold Volume Up and Power until you see "7to.com" logo. Tap the white cog to choose English language, tap Advanced - Magisk Root, and wait for the procedure complete.
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This new guide is only based and tested on Nokia 6 TA-1000. Non TA-1000 (e.g. TA-1021) users need to find their own old OTA package to downgrade.
1. Downgrade the bootloader according to this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/guide-upgrade-downgrade-nougat-oreo-t3752393
If you've flashed my homebrew Android O firmware, skip this step.
2. Use old method below to flash the new recovery again. You must use this recovery, otherwise you can't mount and root.
If you've flashed my homebrew Android O firmware, type this command will allow you to flash recovery:
Code:
fastboot-android oem dm-verity (your_serial_number's_md5_checksum)
3. Use old method below to enter recovery. To load English interface, tap the white cog on the top-right corner, then tap "English" and OK button, just wait few seconds.
4. Tap "Advanced" - "Magisk ROOT" and swipe.
5. If you meet recovery loop after rooted, flash the package misc_initial.zip attached below to escape from recovery loop.
That's it. It's not recommended to receive any newer OTA update since it will overwrite bootloader to patched state.
If you're using TA-1000, you can also try to flash Android 8.1 Homebrew Firmware before rooting.
I'm sorry if you found the guide looks confusing.
Following method for Nougat is archived, only for reference.
Yesterday, I got my own Nokia 6 Retail Phone. Since I’ve already rooted Nokia 5, 6 and 8 Prototype, now it’s time to find out how to root retail Nokia 6 without involving risky Qualcomm EDL Mode.
It works on any variant of Nokia 6 in theory, but I only tested it on D1C/TA-1000.
If there’s a custom recovery for Nokia 2/3/5 released, the guide also works on them. But I’ve tested it on a Nokia 8 retail phone, it doesn’t work on it.
To Nokia 7 and 8 Users, You may want to read this topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3729396
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First, you need to download OFW of Nokia 6, install OST LA and patch it.
You can download them from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ia-8-official-firmware-links-updated-t3678487
(Although the link is for Nokia 8, firmware for Nokia 6 is still available)
如果你是中国用户，诺6固件的下载和使用方法请看本文：
https://www.ithome.com/html/android/328333.htm
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If you own an unlocked prototype device, just skip to step 6.
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1. Open OST LA from INSTALLATION DIRECTORY DIRECTLY instead of Start Menu.
2. Load your OFW you downloaded with extension name nb0.
3. Power off your phone, then connect it to your PC. This will boot your phone to “Download mode” directly, in fact it’s fastboot mode.
4. Click “Edit Phone Info” on OST LA. This will load a service purposed bootloader. When your phone reboots and re-enters the Download mode, the service purposed bootloader is now loaded.
5. You can close OST LA when it prompts “Boot FTM mode fail”, or just kill it in task manager if it’s not responding.
6. Open a command prompt or PowerShell in OST LA Installation Directory, then execute this command to flash a custom recovery:
Code:
.\fastboot-android flash recovery E:\recovery.img
I assume that you put the custom recovery in drive E and named as recovery.img.
You can also use your own fastboot if you want, but I’ll prefer the one provided along with OST LA.
I used the recovery from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...veryteamwim-recovery-project-nokia-6-t3650499
7. Type this command but do not execute right now:
Code:
.\fastboot-android reboot
8. Now this step is a little tricky. Press and hold [Volume Up] and [Power] on your phone, then execute the command above at the same time. DO NOT RELEASE both keys on your phone until your phone entered the custom recovery.
9. Now your phone has entered a custom recovery. In this example, we’re using TWRP from Chinese 7to forum, only Chinese is available. I believe most of members on XDA can’t read Chinese, so I’ll attach screenshots. Simply tap “Advanced” – “SuperSU ROOT” will root your phone. If you prefer your own root zip update package, tap “Install Zip” then flash your own zip package in your storage, or tap “Advanced” – “ADB Sideload” then use ADB to sideload a zip package.
You can install the Materialized Theme for TWRP to get English interface from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584 by @z31s1g
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Currently, DO NOT FLASH Magisk, or your phone will brick as Qualcomm 900E.
You can only use Magisk Root method in latest Android O Update, which I'll cover later.
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10. After your phone rooted, you can reboot your phone. DO NOT INSTALL ANY OTA UPDATES OR YOUR PHONE WILL GET STUCK AT STOCK RECOVERY, but I’ll recommend you to disable automatic update in settings.
That’s wraps up the whole guide. Please do feedback if there’s something wrong.
Here' the video of how to root a Nokia 6: https://youtu.be/24b-49qTheg
Special thanks:
@blackpanther0582 for Nokia 3/5/6/8 Official Firmware.
@xinkid from Chinese 7to forum for his TWRP.
@hawwin88 for providing info about adding English Interface to recovery.
UPDATE: Uploaded the SuperSU ZIP (verify-xinkid.zip) used in this recovery.

Thank you it worked on nokia6 ta-1000 chinese. I rooted the phone successfully

Finally!
Boy O Boy!
Finally, after a long, long wait, Got my Nokia 6 Rooted! (TA-1000)
Thanks a LOT, Man! :good:

Anyone tried it on any other variant yet?

Hi .i am 1st root my ta1021 with Android 7.1.2 .f**k me
but your method have some problems ...
1. I can't find powershell or anything else in ost la folder.
2.fastboot-android not working....
Now I want complete your method from 6.
6. Before you must install adb and fastboot tools and drivers and use command prompt ,
copy recovery.img to drive c
After ost la changeing phone to edit mod wait 10 second and type this command
Fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
And after flashing completed hold both volume+ and power button and type this command
Fastboot reboot
Don't release buttons and after few seconds you enter Chinese recovery swipe it to right and use screen shots to root your device, after that reboot to system you can find it from screenshot, it go to download mod and then type
Fastboot continue
And enter congratulations, your phone go to normal boot.
Bla bla super su installed....
Thanks, hikari_calyx. For this thread..
Some errors happend when I use rill but after reboot again it is not happening....

same6630 said:
Hi .i am 1st root my ta1021 with Android 7.1.2 .f**k me
but your method have some problems ...
1. I can't find powershell or anything else in ost la folder.
2.fastboot-android not working....
Now I want complete your method from 6.
6. Before you must install adb and fastboot tools and drivers and use command prompt ,
copy recovery.img to drive c
After ost la changeing phone to edit mod wait 10 second and type this command
Fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
And after flashing completed hold both volume+ and power button and type this command
Fastboot reboot
Don't release buttons and after few seconds you enter Chinese recovery swipe it to right and use screen shots to root your device, after that reboot to system you can find it from screenshot, it go to download mod and then type
Fastboot continue
And enter congratulations, your phone go to normal boot.
Bla bla super su installed....
Thanks, hikari_calyx. For this thread..
Some errors happend when I use rill but after reboot again it is not happening....
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If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can open a command prompt from installation directory by click right button on the mouse while holding Shift key on the keyboard.
If you're running Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10, you can open a command prompt or PowerShell from the left corner "File" button. Administrators privilege is optional.
Also, as I mentioned:
You can also use your own fastboot if you want.
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IDK but you should have change/put the title of this topic as Nokia 6 - TA 1000 (Chinese variant) rather than Retail Phone.
Well, getting root is definitely a temptation but since I'm just a noob and the HMD hasn't release any official firmware/tool yet to recover the phone if thing goes wrong, I guess I'll wait a little bit longer then.

lips_1234 said:
IDK but you should have change/put the title of this topic as Nokia 6 - TA 1000 (Chinese variant) rather than Retail Phone.
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As I mentioned on the topic, it works on any variant, not only China Variant TA-1000 and Hong Kong Variant TA-1003.
 @same6630 tested on a TA-1021 which is a global variant.
lips_1234 said:
Well, getting root is definitely a temptation but since I'm just a noob and the HMD hasn't release any official firmware/tool yet to recover the phone if thing goes wrong, I guess I'll wait a little bit longer then.
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HMD released official firmware of Nokia 6 of course, and it's needed to flash a recovery.

Mine
I got some screenshots....

Did someone successfully rooted his Nokia 6 TA-1033?

So just to be clear before I do this to my TA-1000; how do I go about to update it later if I want to update it? For example, my TA-1000 still don't have the 7.1.2 update, and the 8.0 update coming later would be something I want as well.
Do I just update through zip files, or will I simply not be able to update?

Make.Sense said:
So just to be clear before I do this to my TA-1000; how do I go about to update it later if I want to update it? For example, my TA-1000 still don't have the 7.1.2 update, and the 8.0 update coming later would be something I want as well.
Do I just update through zip files, or will I simply not be able to update?
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After you rooted your phone, you're not able to install any update until you reinstall stock rom.

[THEME][TWRP] TWRP Materialised
U can also install theme for your chinese twrp and you will show english language ...
download theme from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584

hawwin88 said:
U can also install theme for your chinese twrp and you will show english language ...
download theme from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584
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Thanks for providing info!

When I try to flash the recovery.img through command I have this:
...etc
FAILED (remote. Partition flashing is not allowed)~
finished. ´
etc...
Im using a TA-1033, unlocked UK version.
Can anyone help me, please.

wolfpower95 said:
When I try to flash the recovery.img through command I have this:
...etc
FAILED (remote. Partition flashing is not allowed)~
finished. ´
etc...
Im using a TA-1033, unlocked UK version.
Can anyone help me, please.
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maybe u are not in bootloader mode .. try to reconnect ur phone again and tap "edit phone" on OST LA software
or try to type this in command :
"fastboot reboot-bootloader"

hawwin88 said:
maybe u are not in bootloader mode .. try to reconnect ur phone again and tap "edit phone" on OST LA software
or try to type this in command :
"fastboot reboot-bootloader"
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When I connect my TA-0033 it enters in Download mode, when I press "Edit phone", the device continues in download mode and the OST LA software goes unresponsive.
Im using a TA-0033 with 7.1.2 N

done!!!! thank you my good friend!!!! i've just installed the recovery AND ROOT MY TA-1021 with english theme. only a question. without pc what is the best way to reboot in recovery mode nokia 6? when i'ts time to update to oreo, i've only just click to restore in: setting=>backup and restore?? thanksssssss

canapo92 said:
done!!!! thank you my good friend!!!! i've just installed the recovery AND ROOT MY TA-1021 with english theme. only a question. without pc what is the best way to reboot in recovery mode nokia 6? when i'ts time to update to oreo, i've only just click to restore in: setting=>backup and restore?? thanksssssss
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I recommend you to install Xposed and GravityBox for Nougat to enable Reboot to Recovery option.

hikari_calyx said:
I recommend you to install Xposed and GravityBox for Nougat to enable Reboot to Recovery option.
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I just got Nokia 6 TA 1021 android 7.1.1, Build is 00WW_3_320. Can your method also work for it?

bricked honor 8

Hi, i have a honor 8 FRD-L09 unlocked bootloader, I don't know what was the original rom. I can't start it, I tried to install many versions, with dload nothing is working it stops at 5% and gives an error,I achieved to get one at 25% but it then failed but with fastboot and huawei extractor im able to install recovery,boot,system img files but it doesn't changes anything. I have access to erecovery but when I try to connect to a wifi it says that it's a wrong password even though im sure it's the right. If anyone is able to help me it could be nice, Thank you.
I installed twrp recovery but it still boots on emui erecovery.

Hello OG_Winzer
I installed twrp recovery but it still boots on emui erecovery.
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You need to remove your USB cable to boot on TWRP (press "Power" and "Vol+" buttons, and only release "Power" - only hold "Vol+" - button when first blue screen appears).
If your phone is stuck on message "Device is booting...", you flashed a wrong TWRP version. Ask me if you want to try an another version.
But firstly, did you try this how-to (dload folder method): https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/problem-frd-l09-t3596449 ?
Is there a model number written bottom back of your phone? (real FRD-L09 model?)
Good luck! =)

Micdu70 said:
Hello OG_Winzer
You need to remove your USB cable to boot on TWRP (press "Power" and "Vol+" buttons, and only release "Power" - only hold "Vol+" - button when first blue screen appears).
If your phone is stuck on message "Device is booting...", you flashed a wrong TWRP version. Ask me if you want to try an another version.
But firstly, did you try this how-to (dload folder method): https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/problem-frd-l09-t3596449 ?
Is there a model number written bottom back of your phone? (real FRD-L09 model?)
Good luck! =)
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I just tried this dload method but the software installation failed at 30%. I don't even know if flashing twrp is really useful and the number on the back of the phone is FRD-L09. I don't know what to do.

OG_Winzer said:
I just tried this dload method but the software installation failed at 30%. I don't even know if flashing twrp is really useful and the number on the back of the phone is FRD-L09. I don't know what to do.
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Is it "Rollback package" UPDATE.APP which fail at 30%? Try "firmware B131" UPDATE.APP directly, if you have not.
I don't know about extracting ".img" from an UPDATE.APP file and flashing them... seems dangerous. ^^
If you boot on TWRP, you will be able to follow this thing (use FRD-L09 link and do all steps and step 5. fully: "Dlload For FRD-L09" flash to complete properly): https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-honor-8-to-frd-l19-t3632220
I can't help you more if it fails again, sorry...

Micdu70 said:
Is it "Rollback package" UPDATE.APP which fail at 30%? Try "firmware B131" UPDATE.APP directly, if you have not.
I don't know about extracting ".img" from an UPDATE.APP file and flashing them... seems dangerous. ^^
If you boot on TWRP, you will be able to follow this thing (use FRD-L09 link and do all steps and step 5. fully: "Dlload For FRD-L09" flash to complete properly): https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-honor-8-to-frd-l19-t3632220
I can't help you more if it fails again, sorry...
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Rollback package is okay but the firmware fails. I've tried the method with twrp but system.img won't install. I even tried to extract it and install it with fastboot but it says "cannot load system.img"

OG_Winzer said:
Rollback package is okay but the firmware fails. I've tried the method with twrp but system.img won't install. I even tried to extract it and install it with fastboot but it says "cannot load system.img"
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Try this 10 steps, that's the last idea I could give you...
0. Need an unlocked bootloader / Knowing how to boot on bootloader and use adb/fastboot command-line tools. (GUIDE HERE)
1. Download TWRP:
-- 1a) Recent version (EMUI 5.x installed firmware): twrp-3.1.1-1-frd.img and use fastboot command to flash it
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-1-frd.img
>>>> If phone is stuck on message "device is booting now..." when you try to boot TWRP, use old version.
-- 1b) Old version (EMUI 4.1 installed firmware): twrp-3.0.2-0-frd-modaco-rc1.img and use fastboot command to flash it
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-frd-modaco-rc1.img
2. Download this modded FRD-L09C432B131 firmware (.zip): here
3. Copy the zip file to your SD card. (You can do that when your phone is booted on TWRP: plug your USB cable)
4. In TWRP, go to "Wipe" > "Format Data".
5. In TWRP, go to "Flash" > Select the zip file and flash!
6. When finished, do step 4 again before rebooting your phone!
7. Phone can take some minutes to boot, take it easy! If it works, download "stock" (original) B131 firmware: https://www.hihonor.com/uk/support/details/index.html?DOC_ID=92101
8. Open the zip file and extract "dload" folder on your computer. Then copy the "dload" folder inside your SD card (root of the SD card).
9. Flash it with "Power" + "Vol-" + "Vol+" buttons.
10. Last step (RECOMMENDED) - Factory reset: how-to
:fingers-crossed:

[TUTORIAL][Google FI][STOCK][PIE 9.0]Go From Rooted Oreo to Pie on Android One 1900-1

Rooted Oreo -> Stock Pie
When I attempted to go from Oreo by flashing the Pie zip from this thread I got an error saying the update wasn't valid. This guide is how to get around that and upgrade your phone to Pie!
Warning
THIS IS ONLY INTENDED FOR THE GOOGLE FI ANDROID ONE MOTO X4. Follow at your own risk. XDA and I are not responsible for anything (bricked phone, nuclear war, etc).
The flash scripts provided do not have the command to erase user data but I am still not responsible in anyway if somehow it gets corrupted or erased.
​
You Will Need:
A rooted Google Fi Moto X4 with an unlocked bootloader (Duh)
Latest Oreo Project Fi Firmware (You can also check the MotoFirmware Twitter for a more up to date copy)
Pie v9.0 Project Fi Firmware
(Windows/MacOS) Motorola drivers:- https://support.motorola.com/us/en/drivers
(Windows)flash-all.bat script + ADB & Fastboot
(Linux)flash-all.sh + adb & fastboot - Note you will need to install adb & fastboot from your linux distributions repositories.
(MacOS)flash-all.sh + ADB & Fastboot for Mac
Once you have everything downloaded and installed do the following:
Extract the Oreo Firmware
(Windows)Extract and copy the contents of the flash files.zip to the Oreo firmware folder
(Linux/MacOS)Place the flash-all.sh into the Oreo firmware folder
Shutdown your device then boot into the bootloader by pressing volume down button & power button simultaneously.
Plug your device into your PC preferably using the factory USB cable.
Open a command prompt or shell window and navigate to the Oreo firmware folder
(Windows)Unroot your device by running
Code:
flash-all.bat
(Linux/MacOS)Unroot your device by running
Code:
./flash-all.sh
Reboot your phone by using
Code:
fastboot reboot
Your phone should now be running stock Oreo without losing any user data!
To get to Pie continue with these steps
First you will need to go to Settings ->System -> Update and install every OTA until it says you're up to date.
Once you have every OTA installed, shutdown your phone and boot to the bootloader pressing volume down button & power button simultaneously.
Then select Recovery Mode using the volume buttons and pressing the power button.
Once you arrive to the "No command" screen, hold the power button and press the volume up once and then release the power button.
Select Apply Update From ADB and plug your phone into your PC
Open a command prompt or shell window and navigate to the folder that has the Pie Firmware Zip but do not extract the zip
Use the command
Code:
adb sideload blur_version.29.11.31.payton_fi.google_fi.en.us.zip
Be patient while it applies the update, it can take anywhere from 15-60 minutes
Once it finishes the update you may reboot your phone
Congrats! If everything went well you are now on Stock Pie:good:
You can now take Pie OTA's, install TWRP and Magisk, or any other root software you like.

How would I do this was an unlocked Android 8.1 Moto X? I had magisk installed but I uninstalled that and now all I have is TWRP and I am trying to figure out how to do this without wiping my entire phone with reflash of stock. Could somebody help?

patrick8996 said:
How would I do this was an unlocked Android 8.1 Moto X? I had magisk installed but I uninstalled that and now all I have is TWRP and I am trying to figure out how to do this without wiping my entire phone with reflash of stock. Could somebody help?
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You probably want to go to the Moto X forum's. This thread is for the Moto X4.

Thank you, it worked!
No loops or freezes, worked the first time!

can be done on any Moto x4 with unlocked bootloader.
Here's a video guide if you want one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AtoswXA0Pw

Can the first part (steps and files) be used to revert to Oreo from Pie?

rczrider said:
Can the first part (steps and files) be used to revert to Oreo from Pie?
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Yes, if you have unlocked bootloader.

Well, your instructions worked great, so thanks!
But of course I borked it after everything was good. I flashed TWRP after successfully booting into Pie for the first time and now I'm stuck in a bootloop at the Android One logo. I did a factory data reset from within TWRP since I didn't care about my data. Still looping.
Then I flashed stock Oreo via fastboot)...still looping, and TWRP is gone. I can't seem to get into stock recovery using the vol+/pwr so I can do an adb sideload of Pie.
Thoughts?

Unlocked bootloader and rooted
I followed the steps and I can't get Stock oreo to flash in TWRP nor can I flash to unroot and start the process all over. I am a bit lost. Can someone help

Root EMUI 9.0

Thx to topjohnwu you can use magisk on EMUI9. https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds
What you need:
1. Unlocked Bootloader
2. be able to use twrp 3.2.3-1 (important! 3.2.3-1). In this case, im using latest offical twrp for the Huawei P20 Pro (charlotte). Only use ADB function, other features (backup/restore) are untested by me, it can harm your device eventually if you use other functions then ADB.
3. adb installed on PC
4. all-full-release.apk from https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds
5. magisk-release.zip from https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds
OK, so how we root the Honor 10 with EMUI9.0?
1. Download offical twrp from here: https://dl.twrp.me/charlotte/twrp-3.2.3-1-charlotte.img.html.
Be careful, this release was made for another device, but i had no issue with it on my Honor 10.
2. Download Magisk Manager (all-full-release.apk) from https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds and install it.
3. Download magisk root (magisk-release.zip)
4. Enable OEM Unlock (so you can flash recovery in fastboot) , Power Off the device, push and hold VOL DOWN and plug in the usb cable. The device will start into fastboot.
5. Flash Twrp withon the PC: fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp-3.2.3-1-charlotte.img
6. This one is a bit tricky! Type fastboot reboot, push and hold VOL UP and after sending fastboot reboot immediately remove cable and wait for twrp to boot. If you not remove the cable you will end up in eRecovery and have to redo the steps above.
7. In twrp, go to advanced and start ADB. Than plug in the USB cable.
8. PC: flash magisk-release.zip with: adb sideload magisk-release.zip
9. IMPORTANT: Remove cable, select reboot, but keep VOL UP pressed during reboot, otherwise you are not able to use magisk. You have to press VOL UP everytime you reboot the device otherwise you have to do Step 5-9 again.
10. Done, your device is rooted.
UPDATE to .162:
To Update succsessfully to .162 you have to do the following things:
1. flash emui stock recovery_ramdisk.img in fastboot (extract it from update.app using Huawei Update Extractor) use "fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk RECOVERY_RAMDIS.IMG" You dont have to use recovery_ramdisk.img from .162. Just use the latest update.app to extract the recovery_ramdisk.img you can find in Firmware Finder.
2. Disable OEM Unlock and reboot the device
3. Go to Settings\System\Software Updates and Hit the 3 Dots on the top right. Select the Full Package Download.
4. Wait until download is complete and hit update. Now the device will boot into EMUI recovery and install the update the phone.
5. The device is now rootless, if you want root again, follow the instructions above.
Caution: Just in case: After the update and installation of magisk, adaway becomes unstable on my phone. It seems the "allow root" popup dont show up after adaway started. I have fixed this by autoallow root in magisk, start adaway, enable adblocking and set magisk to "ask permissions" again. After this, the popup shows correctly again. For now i have no clue why this was happen, another Honor 10 dont have this issue at all.
albysprx said:
Just disable battery optimization for magisk manager and the "allow root" popup will appear
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Notice for UPDATE .179:
You can use the guide above but you have to update (Systemupdate) twice, since the update comes with 2 separate packages. After the first run, emui recovery shows "update failed". Just reboot to system, go to settings, and start the updateprocess again. The second package is about ~220MB in size. After this follow the guide above to get magisk running again.
Notice for UPDATE .203:
Just do the usual way. Flash STOCK recovery_ramdis.img with fastboot, reboot the phone, do the update. After this flash twrp in fastboot again and adb sideload magisk-release.zip.
Notice for UPDATE .207:
Works! Flash STOCK recovery_ramdis.img with fastboot, reboot the phone, do the update. After this flash twrp in fastboot again and adb sideload magisk-release.zip.
Notice for UPDATE .216:
Works!
Notice for UPDATE .223:
Works, but you have to use latest Magisk release (19.3) from topjohnwu: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
At step 8. PC: flash magisk-v19.3.zip with: adb sideload Magisk-v19.3.zip
Notice for UPDATE EMUI 9.1:
9.1 Change a lot, you will have the latest stock RECOVERY_RAMDISK.IMG patched via Magiskmanager and install that with fastboot. After this, reboot and PRess VOL+. You will end up in eRecovery, hit Wipe/Factory Reset(Make BACKUP!) and reboot. This install magisk permanently. For Adaway: You need Systemless Mode activated in Magisk and Adaway.
Maybe i will write another Guide for 9.1, but for now im testing stability.

Thanks a lot man!

Well P20 hardware share similarity with honor 10. Twrp should work logically but you never know when you came up against something bad so I will for now hehe
Sent from my Honor 10 using XDA Labs

Will it work with mate 10 pro emui 9?

neo2k17 said:
Will it work with mate 10 pro emui 9?
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I've tested and it works

Hi, either it's not working for me or i'm stuck somewhere.
Steps 1-5 are working.
Then it reboot the device with fastboot reboot and press&hold the vol up.
But my phone doesn't boot into twrp. All i get is erecovery.
When i turn the phone off, no usb cable plugged in and try to get into twrp by press&hold power + vol up i get:
error mode
attention!
please update system again
error!
func no: 11 (recovery image)
func no:2 (load failed!)
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Normal boot still worked fine.
What am i doing wrong?
I just updated from 8.1 to 9 today fyi.
edit: after flashing my latest twrp image that worked i can access twrp recovery again.
but everything at /sdcard looks encrypted since all folders and files have crazy names like asdfASdfasdFGADSgm
I currently don't have any password etc. on my honor.

leAndroid91 said:
edit: after flashing my latest twrp image that worked i can access twrp recovery again.
but everything at /sdcard looks encrypted since all folders and files have crazy names like asdfASdfasdFGADSgm
I currently don't have any password etc. on my honor.
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Android 9 comes with build in crypto, so its perfektly normal to see folders like "akgaufagkiugsduiphps". Thats the reason we have to use ADB with latest TWRP, only 3.2.3-1 has support for it. So i beleive, if you cant get 3.2.3-1 running, you cannot have magisk atm.

ThreeMMM said:
Thx to topjohnwu you can use magisk on EMUI9. https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds
1. Download offical twrp from here: https://dl.twrp.me/charlotte/twrp-3.2.3-1-charlotte.img.html.
Be careful, this release was made for another device, but i had no issue with it on my Honor 10.
2. Download magisk (all-full-release.apk) from https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/master/canary_builds and install it. Its Magisk Manager.
3. Download magisk-release.zip
4. Disable OEM Unlock, Power Off device, push and hold VOL DOWN and plug is the usb cable. The device will start into fastboot.
5. Flash Twrp with: fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp-3.2.3-1-charlotte.img
6. Type fastboot reboot, push and hold VOL UP until device boots into twrp.
7. In twrp start ADB
8. PC: flash magisk-release.zip with: adb sideload magisk-release.zip
9. IMPORTANT: Select Reboot but keep VOL UP pressed during reboot, otherwise you are not able to use magisk.
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Thx a lot! Works fine
One question about 9. - I had to remove the cable first, otherwise by pushing VOL UP+reboot it goes directly to eRecovery-mode?!

Uhm ... just one question for my understanding.
How am i supposed to flash a new recovery in step 5 when i disable oem unlock in step 4?
As far as i know deactivating oem unlock prevents from flashing even if the bootloader is already unlocked.

leAndroid91 said:
Uhm ... just one question for my understanding.
How am i supposed to flash a new recovery in step 5 when i disable oem unlock in step 4?
As far as i know deactivating oem unlock prevents from flashing even if the bootloader is already unlocked.
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You're right, i just went through without reading that point correctly. It's a little bit misleading

Sorry guys, i have edit the Post so now its more clear what to do. Thanks for the hints, it a pleasure to contribute to such a nice community! Keep rockin!

Haj
point 2
Installation Magisk all-full-release.apk. The application is installed, additional files are downloaded, but end with the message "Magisk not installed". Is this how it should be?

By keeping oem unlocked i was able to flash twrp, too.
And i was able to boot into twrp.
But for /sdcard it kept showing me the encrypted files and folders
What's the reason behind:
9. IMPORTANT: Remove cable, select reboot, but keep VOL UP pressed during reboot, otherwise you are not able to use magisk. You have to use this everytime you reboot the device.
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Is magisk checking if vol up is pressend and then activates, otherwise it stays inactive?
edit:
i was not able to boot like mentioned in step 9.
1st try: i got stuck at "your device is booting now..." (still pressing vol up).
Then released vol up and waited for another 3-4 minutes but nothing happend.
2nd try: When not pressing any button my phone booted as expected but without magisk.
3rd try: Then i shut it down again.
Turned it on, pressend and hold vol up but i just got into eRecovery.
Any ideas?

Does this method keep magisk permanently after the first boot or do I need to repeat the procedure every time if my bootloader is locked?

Coraz said:
Does this method keep magisk permanently after the first boot or do I need to repeat the procedure every time if my bootloader is locked?
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You don't have to do the whole procedure except step 9, you have to push VOL UP during every reboot to keep magisk active.

p. 2
magisk (all-full-release.apk) install.
select method:
- Download zip only
- Patch boot image file (then click)???

kmarek11 said:
p. 2
magisk (all-full-release.apk) install.
select method:
- Download zip only
- Patch boot image file (then click)???
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Just install the app and go on with step 3.

To install using a zip file?

kmarek11 said:
To install using a zip file?
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Install the apk file, the zip file is for rooting your device via adb sideload.

I am installing magisk (all-full-release.apk) from the given link
the application appears on the phone
in the magisk application I click "installation" I get communication, do you want to install Magisk-v18.0 (18000) zip? and choice:
1 I do not thank you
2 changes
3 this installation I click and the "Choose method" message is displayed: and the option to choose
1 download only zip or
2 Patching the boot image file
Which one to choose to go to the next steps?

Root Guide

Found this while trolling through the Chinese forums, none of this is my work, I have translated the instructions as best I can.
Disclaimers; I have not tried this, it may brick the global rom, the custom recovery is likely only in Chinese language.
You need:
Boot Loader unlock code (currently probably not possible to get)
Huawei USB drivers
Recovery image (attached)
Magisk package (attached)
files: https://mega.nz/#!PM0EmYLA!384hZjmJ9ExNc7Q8rSqssHunWSO7AxQ3GA4qet6RX4E
Extract files to a folder, open command prompt and change into this folder.
Unlock bootloader (BL unlock will clear the phone data, please do a backup)
- Obtain an official unlock code
- double-click to open the "Huawei Toolbox.exe"
- click "unlock bootloader "
- enter the unlock code in the pop up window , click OK, and wait for the phone to unlock complete restart.
Flash the third-party recovery
- Turn off the phone and connect the computer. Press and hold the “Volume Down” button and “Power button” until the phone displays the android page and release your finger.
- open command prompt and run:
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img
- after seeing the two OKAY feedback from the command line, the flash is successful.
Enter recovery to flash root image (this step will clear all data of the mobile phone including memory card, please make a backup in advance)
- long press “Volume Up” and “Power” ", until you see the a twrp logo, release the keys and wait to enter recovery mode
- After entering recovery, click the second item “Clear”, click “Format Data Partition” in the lower left corner, slide the slider to enter the clear, wait for the progress bar to complete
- Return to the recovery homepage, click on the last item "Advanced", select the last item "Remove data forced encryption", slide the slider to release, wait for completion
Copy the root package to the phone
- In Command Prompt type or copy the following commands
adb push magisk-installer.zip /sdcard
adb push magisk.apk /sdcard
Install Image
- Whilst still in recovery mode, click the first item to install the magisk-installer.zip package from the sdcard , slide the slider to install, wait for the flash to complete, and restart the phone
- After reboot is complete, click “File Manager”, select the apk file “magisk.apk” just copied from the memory card when install is finished, open the magisk app and click “No, thank you” in the pop-up window
- Return to the command line tool, type the code to execute, and wait for the phone to automatically restart
Fastboot reboot recovery
- after the restart, open "magisk", it should show that the installation is complete, that is, ROOT is achieved.

Anything in that forum on how to manually update phone?

technotika said:
Anything in that forum on how to manually update phone?
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That is actually what I was looking for
But none, problem is the v20 (china version) seems to get OTA way before us, they all got v143 2 weeks ago.
I did find the menu to do it, but it only supports if the image is stored on an sdcard, and when I click it it says no sdcard found. so its impossible.

Tried same with similar results. One day eh? ?

İ have V20 chinese version. İ want to root but could not find a way. Can you share the chinese forum maybe i can find how to unlock bootloader

greenblueye said:
İ have V20 chinese version. İ want to root but could not find a way. Can you share the chinese forum maybe i can find how to unlock bootloader
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If you read what I wrote in the first post you would see you cannot root without a bootloader unlock code.

Tested! Work bootloader code on Russia services (Cost 20USD)

belam00r said:
Tested! Work bootloader code on Russia services (Cost 20USD)
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Nice! Did unlocking bootloader factory reset your device?

Yes of course. All new Huawei and Honor do a reset after unlocking

i get bootloader unlock code from funkiehuwai for 20$
any one tried this instructions and have success?
I just wonder comments below will work?
*adb push magisk-installer.zip /sdcard
*adb push magisk.apk /sdcard
because there is no sd card support for view20?
when i opened huawei-toolbox.exe its in chinese and im afraid to continue other instructions

Did anyone use TWRP and which version?
Did the View 20 Boot correctly?
I read in a Forum, that with the view 20 doesn´t boot correctyl with TWRP. The reason should bei the Storage...
Best regards

Unlocked Bootloader
belam00r said:
Tested! Work bootloader code on Russia services (Cost 20USD)
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Does that mean you rooted you device (with the files from above) or you just unlocked the bootloader?
I was able to unlock my bootloader with a code from funkyhuawei (about 18 €, site seems to be down currently). I did not use the unlock tool above, mainly because its chinese
- Enabled "USB debugging" and "OEM unlock" in developer settings
- Connected phone to PC, opened adb and used "adb reboot bootloader"
- Unlocked via "fastboot oem unlock *16digit code*"
This worked out fine. However, as far as i understand it magisk is installed over twrp (recovery_ramdisk), removing twrp but granting you root. This makes me kind of nervous since twrp has been a nice safety net on several occasions. This is why I stopped after unlocking the bootloader. Maybe someone has more experience on this? Why is there so little interest in rooting this phone?
Regards

root achieved
I don't know if nobody's interested or nobody wants to try rooting this phone. However, I just went ahead and tried it. I used this guide: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#emui-9 (posted in https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-view-20/help/root-t3900266). https://androidhost.ru/search.html is were I got the firmware from (posted in https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-view-20/how-to/honor-view-20-ota-march-patch-t3909075/page12). I downloaded the 9.0.1.137 firmware, since this corresponds to the one currently installed on my phone.
In summary:
I extracted recovery_ramdis.img from the update.app with the huawei extractor. In order to see this image file, I had to uncheck "verify header checksum" under settings->extract.
I then transferred this file to my phone (download folder), downloaded newest magisk manager and installed it. I then pushed INSTALL next to magisk (which was not installed of course), Install again and then Patch boot image file. Choose your transferred recovery_ramdis.img and go ahead. Transfer patched file (now called patched_boot.img) back to PC.
For the next step, bootloader has to be unlocked already! Turn on "Enable OEM unlock" and "USB debugging" in the developer options and reboot to fastboot. Open ADB as usual and connect cable to phone. Type "fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk *path to patched_boot.img*" and wait for success.
A few things to keep in mind:
-Had a bootloop with the newest version of the viper4android module!
-The root was done without custom recovery, therefore a magisk module leading to a bootloop requires you to factory reset and do everything again if you want root to work (at least i couldn't get it to work again by reflashing orginial recovery_ramdis.img followed by patched_boot.img).
-For rooting to work you have to boot phone to recovery (in this case resulting in a "normal boot"). This means pressing volume up and holding it when booting the phone. For restart you could use an app which lets you boot to recovery automatically.
-While the above my sound annoying, permanently gives you the chance to boot you phone unrooted. This is nice, especially when you have a bootloop due to a magisk module (which I had).
-According to the first link, you could install a custom recovery into the second recovery partition of Huawei/Honor devices (erecovery_ramdis). there is no official twrp available for Honor View 20 at the moment.
-After unlocking my bootloader (see post above) I had "device not verified" in google play store. After rooting, my device is verified again
Regards

garris_bibop said:
I don't know if nobody's interested or nobody wants to try rooting this phone. However, I just went ahead and tried it. I used this guide: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#emui-9 (posted in https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-view-20/help/root-t3900266). https://androidhost.ru/search.html is were I got the firmware from (posted in https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-view-20/how-to/honor-view-20-ota-march-patch-t3909075/page12). I downloaded the 9.0.1.137 firmware, since this corresponds to the one currently installed on my phone.
In summary:
I extracted recovery_ramdis.img from the update.app with the huawei extractor. In order to see this image file, I had to uncheck "verify header checksum" under settings->extract.
I then transferred this file to my phone (download folder), downloaded newest magisk manager and installed it. I then pushed INSTALL next to magisk (which was not installed of course), Install again and then Patch boot image file. Choose your transferred recovery_ramdis.img and go ahead. Transfer patched file (now called patched_boot.img) back to PC.
For the next step, bootloader has to be unlocked already! Turn on "Enable OEM unlock" and "USB debugging" in the developer options and reboot to fastboot. Open ADB as usual and connect cable to phone. Type "fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk *path to patched_boot.img*" and wait for success.
A few things to keep in mind:
-Had a bootloop with the newest version of the viper4android module!
-The root was done without custom recovery, therefore a magisk module leading to a bootloop requires you to factory reset and do everything again if you want root to work (at least i couldn't get it to work again by reflashing orginial recovery_ramdis.img followed by patched_boot.img).
-For rooting to work you have to boot phone to recovery (in this case resulting in a "normal boot"). This means pressing volume up and holding it when booting the phone. For restart you could use an app which lets you boot to recovery automatically.
-While the above my sound annoying, permanently gives you the chance to boot you phone unrooted. This is nice, especially when you have a bootloop due to a magisk module (which I had).
-According to the first link, you could install a custom recovery into the second recovery partition of Huawei/Honor devices (erecovery_ramdis). there is no official twrp available for Honor View 20 at the moment.
-After unlocking my bootloader (see post above) I had "device not verified" in google play store. After rooting, my device is verified again
Regards
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Well done good job:good:
İ have chinese version PCT-AL10 9.0.1.144 right now. Do you think i can use the same way? İ wonder from which version to extract recovery_ramdis.img

I have my view20 rooted
Thanks for the instructions.

greenblueye said:
I have my view20 rooted
Thanks for the instructions.
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You're welcome Be careful with sound improvement modules in Magisk! Had another bootloop with the Zirene module...
Which firmware did you get the recovery_ramdisk from in the end?

garris_bibop said:
You're welcome Be careful with sound improvement modules in Magisk! Had another bootloop with the Zirene module...
Which firmware did you get the recovery_ramdisk from in the end?
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I get recovery-ramdisk from firmware PCT-AL10 9.0.1.129 . my phone is on version 9.0.1.144 but it worked:good:

After root i can not auto update software. 9.0.1.166 version is seen on ota but after download it says update is unsuccessful. Do you have any suggestion?

I think thats to be expected when rooted. Go for manual update I guess (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-view-20/how-to/honor-view-20-ota-march-patch-t3909075/page12). Personally I wouldn't bother with every update unless theres interesting new features and/or security updates. just to be on the safe side I would reflash the original recovery_ramdisk before updating! And backup your data!

NM Card
Hello !
Unless I'm mistaken, the View20 must be able to use nano sd cards (NM Card)