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[Guide] How to Flash The Downloaded OTA File [ HTC One Mini 4.2.2 to 4.3]

Greeting from Vietnam, and sorry for my English
So, you dont want to wait the official-update from your carier/country, you got the OTA file from somewhere else, i'm gonna show you how to flash it, step by step with some stricks
This might works with other phones (I think), but in this guide we'll doing stuffs with HTC One Mini Android 4.2.2, flashing 4.3 OTA file
Before you do anything, i suggest you should do a nandroid backup, so you can get back your official rom any time. This is very important, please google for it
(For those who dont know: to do this, you'll need Unlock bootloader, then installing a custom recovery, i recommend TWRP instead of CWM, i've got error with cwm once -> Get into Recovery Mode -> Backup -> Save it to your computer)
I've googled and tried some other ways to upgrade the phone, but it was not work, like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573479
Flash another 4.2.2 ROM -> [Settings > About > Software update] -> Download (only) the OTA file -> Flash the stock recovery file -> Then the phone will alert "the update is downloaded and ready"
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Well, that's the idea. But right after your download is done (in your phone), it turns out error: "Variant system version", saying your phone has been modified, and end up by delete the OTA file
Let's get started
1. Requirement, Your phone must be:
Disabled Fast Boot:
Settings > Power > Untick Fast boot
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Enabled USB Debugging:
Settings -> Developer Options -> USB Debugging
If you do not see "Developer Options", Go to Settings > About phone > Software > More > click on build number 7 times. This should enable that section
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Unlocked Bootloader
Got the S-Off (For HTC phones, to: be able to write to /system)
Installed a custom recovery (recommend TWRP)
The guide can be found at here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
2. Download the OTA file
You can use any OTA files, like the EU, the international,...
For HTC One mini, 4.3 OTA file can use this: OTA_M4_UL_JB43_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.12.401.1-1.32.401.2_release_342200vz5jcl35ysxswchv.zip by http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48404636&postcount=1
3. Flash the firmware
Extract the OTA file you'll get firmware.zip
Make sure you already got the fastboot.exe, adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, ... files -> Move all these files + the firmware, the OTA file into a folder like: D:\htc
Reboot your phone into Fastboot USB Mode
Power off > Hold the both Volume Down key + Power key several seconds > Fast Boot
(Use the Volume key to change the selection, the Power key to chose/enter)
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Make sure your phone is recognized by fastboot and adb, to check:
fastboot devices
- and:
adb devices
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In case you got error "Device not found" with adb: turn the phone into Recovery Mode, it will fix this, so you can do adb push, shell...
Relock the bootloader, so we can flash the firmware update:
fastboot oem lock
The phone will reboot
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Reboot to OEM update mode:
adb reboot oem-78
The phone will show the white-text HTC
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Flash the firmware.zip:
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
You'll see a green progressbar on the screen, if not: do the command again
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Unlock Bootloader from http://htcdev.com, install the TWRP Recovery again
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_Code.bin
fastboot flash recovery Twrp-2.6.0.0.img
You might need to get the new Unlock_Code.bin from htcdev
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Now your phone is wiped, the /sdcard/ folder is empty
4. Make the OTA Flash-able file
Download the sample.zip file at here, we'll rename it to: OTA-4.3.zip, see How to make a flashable zip at here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163974
Open OTA-4.3.zip with winrar or 7zip, you'll see 2 folders: META-INF/ and system/ . We're going to put data from the OTA file into this zip file (Notice that the system/ folder is empty)
From the extracted OTA file that you've downloaded (OTA_M4_UL_JB43_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.12.401.1-1.32.401.2_release_342200vz5jcl35ysxswchv.zip) copy 2 folders: system/ and patch/ into OTA-4.3.zip, just drag and drop them to opened OTA-4.3.zip (by winrar), hit OK in the winrar popup
--> You might wonder why we're doing this: Why we put 2 folders from OTA_M4_UL_JB43_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.12.401.1-1.32.401.2_release_342200vz5jcl35ysxswchv.zip to the new, almost empty OTA-4.3.zip; instead of delete all other files, folders from OTA_M4_UL_JB43_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.12.401.1-1.32.401.2_release_342200vz5jcl35ysxswchv.zip
--> The anwser is: i have no idea, the second way just doesn't work, i tried
5. Flash the OTA Flash-able file
Copy the OTA Flash-able file (OTA-4.3.zip) into your phone, your phone can not boot up now, so we'll use adb push command
adb push OTA-4.3.zip /sdcard/
It may takes few minutes
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Now simply Install Zip from recovery:
Boot into Recovery Mode > Install Zip > select OTA-4.3.zip
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Reboot the phone, if everything goes well, it's showing a progressbar of the Apps installing
You're now in 4.3

Thank you for this information but unfortunately it didnt work for me.
windovv said:
You'll see a green progressbar on the screen, if not: do the command again
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I do see the green progress bar and it moves to the right but....
the Fastboot/DOS window finishes the flash firmware command successfully but the green progress bar shown on the phone does not go to the very end.....
so at this point I reboot back to fastboot on the phone and then unlock the bootloader then follow the rest of your instructions....
Everything appears to be successful but when i boot the phone it displays the boot animation to the end then just stays there....The phone never goes past the boot animation
Ive managed to restore a backup so thats not a problem but im really struggling to install the 4.3 and sense 5.5 update using the other method shown at the beginning of your post and your method here
anyhow, looks my radio, HBOOT etc is updated now ive flashed the "firmware.zip" from my OTA

Sirius-C said:
Thank you for this information but unfortunately it didnt work for me.
I do see the green progress bar and it moves to the right but....
the Fastboot/DOS window finishes the flash firmware command successfully but the green progress bar shown on the phone does not go to the very end.....
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I think this step is just fine, i've noticed that the progress bar was near to the end, not full of the bar. If you not sure about this, you can do this step (run this command) twice:
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
You'll see a green progressbar on the screen, if not: do the command again
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Everything appears to be successful but when i boot the phone it displays the boot animation to the end then just stays there....The phone never goes past the boot animation
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It seems like you have just flashed the firmware.zip only, the rest of the OTA file has not been flashed successfully yet. The phone is now wiped, so it can't boot up
Reboot the phone, if everything goes well, it's showing a progressbar of the Apps installing
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Notice that in some cases, there's no progressbar showing, but the phone still configuring itself, and it can takes about 5-10 miniutes
so at this point I reboot back to fastboot on the phone and then unlock the bootloader then follow the rest of your instructions....
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At this step, pls install a custom recovery ~> goto recovery mode ~> File Management, you'll see that there're system folders, like /sdcard/, check out if they're empty or not...
Bottom line: make sure firmware.zip has been flashed (do the flash command twice), verify step 4 and step 5 in #1

Hello,
Many thanks for your reply.
I did flash the OTA zip after modifying it. I can only think that I did not wait long enough after the boot animation, although i did wait approx 5 minutes or more.
Since posting here I have managed to install the OTA update but I used the alternative method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573479
I already had an unlocked bootloader and S-OFF so I skipped that part of the tutorial...
But I was unsuccessful the first time because I did not SUPERCID, as I read passed it..

root for Xperia XZS so-03j (Japan Docomo Variant)

Hello,
I got a Xperia XZS SO-03J (Japan Docomo Variant). Anybody got any ideas to root this device and any custom roms. Already searched the forum but no avail. Thank you for your help.

Japanese cellular version usually unable to unlock bootloader.but still some phones can unlock. if you have twrp ,you can install some rooted ROMs modified from official ROM.(btw you have to find a ROM can install without unlock bootloader)

sinkoo1979 said:
Hello,
I got a Xperia XZS SO-03J (Japan Docomo Variant). Anybody got any ideas to root this device and any custom roms. Already searched the forum but no avail. Thank you for your help.
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if you have docomo ubl yes you can patch kernel manual , because it's different from Au,Global,Softbank
I've tried with x compact docomo ubl yes

I think first of all need to check whether the bootloader is unlockable or not

if you can UNLOCK the Japanese Xzs then
you can use this TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/kagura/twrp-3.2.3-0-kagura.img.html
there is a depate that you can cross flash XZ's Android 6 to extract DRM keys! but i am not going to go that, as soon as you UNLOCK you bootload, TA partition will be GONE..
what is your build number?
download your build from FLASHTOOL---> Xperfirm and send me KERNEL.sin and i will send you the modded kernel
rest PROCESS you can Read (carefully) at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/rooted-kernels-f8332-41-3-2-588-0-t3748987
its for XZ but applies to XZs too!

YasuHamed said:
if you can UNLOCK the Japanese Xzs then
you can use this TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/kagura/twrp-3.2.3-0-kagura.img.html
there is a depate that you can cross flash XZ's Android 6 to extract DRM keys! but i am not going to go that, as soon as you UNLOCK you bootload, TA partition will be GONE..
what is your build number?
download your build from FLASHTOOL---> Xperfirm and send me KERNEL.sin and i will send you the modded kernel
rest PROCESS you can Read (carefully) at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/rooted-kernels-f8332-41-3-2-588-0-t3748987
its for XZ but applies to XZs too!
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YusaHamed this is my kernel https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mGpQOcWcuCfwp4U0wrt29HzERH5SQrTr
i need your help to mod this kernel, and then this is my build number 41.3.B.1.140
:fingers-crossed:

Amirai17 said:
YusaHamed this is my kernel https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mGpQOcWcuCfwp4U0wrt29HzERH5SQrTr
i need your help to mod this kernel, and then this is my build number 41.3.B.1.140
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requesting you please
send me also these three files
/system/vendor/etc/fstab.qcom
/system/vendor/etc/init/hw/init.qcom.rc
/system/vendor/etc/init/hw/init.target.rc
there will be system.sin in that ftf,
convert it using FLASHTOOL > tool > sineditor > selected system.sin and click extract data, it will make 6gb file SYSTEM.ext4, open it with 7zip and locate the above three file and add in the goodle drive PLZ

Amirai17 said:
YusaHamed this is my kernel https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mGpQOcWcuCfwp4U0wrt29HzERH5SQrTr
i need your help to mod this kernel, and then this is my build number 41.3.B.1.140
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FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done

YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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Thanks for the kernel mod, you mod it so fast that's so amazing
Anyway i will try it tomorrow, pray fo the kernel got stable
Before i use this kernel on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/development/root-xperia-xzs-t3726911
And i got unstable performance. Trying use kernel auditor not effect it and i decide to flash it back to normal again.

Amirai17 said:
Thanks for the kernel mod, you mod it so fast that's so amazing
Anyway i will try it tomorrow, pray fo the kernel got stable
Before i use this kernel on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/development/root-xperia-xzs-t3726911
And i got unstable performance. Trying use kernel auditor not effect it and i decide to flash it back to normal again.
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I dont know about that thread
Seems like different process
Anways plz do try this and let me know

YasuHamed said:
I dont know about that thread
Seems like different process
Anways plz do try this and let me know
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Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?

Amirai17 said:
Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?
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This is a good news! , good to know that you were able to Root it.
i am sure you will find good performance.
nighlight makes your screen TINT different (reduces blue) which makes it easier on eyes while you browsing in night or from bed. blue light hurts eyes and brain and increases sleeplessness.
a shortcut toggle button next to FLASHLIGHT will appear (if arent already in your build) and display setting will have NIGHLIGHT FEATURE ENABLED- you can control the INTENSITY of this filter according to your needs

YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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I have the same phone xzs docomo so-03j on the same build, is it ok if i flash this too or will it brick my phone? thank you
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Amirai17 said:
Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?
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How has it been? the performance? mine heats up akot when gaming and is even slower than my Softbank xperia xz I would like to root mine as well if it is good and if it is possible

other build number
YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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why with different build number?
i have build number 41.3.B.1.113
or can i flash to global rom and what the side effect?

plz tell me how you root your xz. my xz 601so with allowed yes
Amirai17 said:
Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?
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Temporary root is now possible on the Xperia so-03j, I personally tested a few minutes ago.
Check this comment for instructions. And here instructions to create a launcher.

YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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can i root my Xperia XZs AU version with these files that are attached in this post, or do i need different files ?
thank you @YasuHamed

5crypt said:
can i root my Xperia XZs AU version with these files that are attached in this post, or do i need different files ?
thank you @YasuHamed
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Those files seem appropriate for stock rom release 41.3.B.1.140., so don't try unless you're running that specific version (quite outdated if you ask me).
But first make sure your bootloader can be unlocked. If that's the case, you may want to install a recent rom with root support, or check the guides for rooting stock rom. Be aware that with unofficial roms you might lose camera quality or have no cam support at all.
If you're stuck with an unlockable bootloader (like myself) your choices are much more limited. My current approach is having latest stock, disable bloatware apps, and use temporary root when needed.

thank you @dinosaur99 for your quick response, i got the one that cannot be unlocked, so i'm using the temp root method, but do you know how to gain temp root access without using adb (laptop or computer), and can i automate the temp root every after reboot ?
again thank you for your response, and looking forward from you

5crypt said:
thank you @dinosaur99 for your quick response, i got the one that cannot be unlocked, so i'm using the temp root method, but do you know how to gain temp root access without using adb (laptop or computer), and can i automate the temp root every after reboot ?
again thank you for your response, and looking forward from you
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Good question! I wanted to create a launcher too!
So I just followed these instructions and it works fine. First you need to perform the following commands from computer (have a copy of the exploit file in working directory):
Bash:
adb push su98-memory-kallsyms /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
# Run this from inside the shell
chmod +x /data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
/data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
chcon u:object_r:system_file:s0 /data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
Now reboot the phone, and the file /data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms should still be there. On your favourite console app, create a new terminal launcher/profile/whatever it's called and name it "Root terminal", then make it so it runs this command on shell login:
Bash:
/data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
Note there's a trailing <Enter> key at the end of the command. I use Connectbot and it was necessary.
Cheers!
Edit:
By the way, the last line would be the equivalent to "sudo bash" in a computer. That means you can write a script with the root commands to be executed upon reboot. Example launcher:
Bash:
/data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms /data/local/tmp/my-script

[xt1920-15] [pettyl] stock firmware rooted latest ota updates fixed + 'badkey' fix

Just for the record, Motorola phones and normally quick and easy to ROOT however this is been a right pain in the ass. No guide on here has worked properly for the UK version anyway so soon after I found a working way i thought i would do this to help anyone else....
Requirements:
unlocked bootloader
THIS ZIP FILE
extract the files and open a cmd prompt in the ADB folder or run a cmd and us 'cd C:\adb\' [or location of the unzipped adb folder]
run 'fastboot boot recovery.img'
backup the cache partition so it creates the TWRP>BACKUPS>SERIAL>ROM folder
copy the rooted rom folder to TWRP>BACKUPS>SERIAL>*here* [ please note serial stands for the serial number of device and this will vary with each person]
hit restore, system + data + boot,
when finished reboot to recovery
you are now in the stock recovery so hold the power button and tap volume down to unlock the menu then you want to wipe data factory and just use data AND NOT the personalised content as well..
then reboot
do the initial set up.
then perform 2/3 system updates [security patches i believe? from the system settings > updates]
when all this is complete, afterwards click on magisk manager and let it update. It will then give you a warning error saying the version of magisk too old.
so power off your phone and then put it back into bootloader. [hold power + vol down from a powered off state]
use fastboot boot twrp_james.img [from cmd promt inside adb folder]
when the recovery loads in the same cmd prompt type adb push Magisk-v18.1.zip /sdcard/ [or u can just copy the zip file onto the storage if it shows up on ur pc]
install magisk 18.1 and then reboot to boot loader and use fastboot flash logo logo1.bin to remove bad key error
have been in a mad rush to get this done before i go work hopefully you can understand if there are any problems just msg me

TheLastAlphaUK said:
Requirements:
unlocked bootloader
THIS ZIP FILE
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BACKUP MIRROR OF FILE [MEGA]

Hi there, im unable to backup the cache partition (showing as 0mb in cwm) think it may have something to do with encryption.
I have my phone in a somewhat usable state by restoring cwm backup i found on xda, but when booting custom recovery it will not mount /cache ,/data etc
Would love to follow your instructions, do you have any ideas

links are dead

I have unlocked the bootloader and flashed TWRP on this phone to root.
i have not found a live link for any LineageOS or other custom rom, but root still works on stock rom.
i have saved all the necessary files on my PC so if you need help just reply or message me

[Solved] Several unsuccessful attempts to root Ulefone armor 3WT.

I've been trying to root my Ulefone armor 3WT for about a year now and still haven't gotten anywhere.
Here is how far I've gotten so far (with issues);
1. Fastboot commands - Cannot do fastboot commands in CMD, correct drivers are installed. Fastboot in CMD cannot find the device when the phone boots into fastboot mode. I can use ADB just fine.
2. The MediaTek flash tool - Cannot find a proper .scatter file to flash to the phone, nor can I create one.
People seem to be having lots of luck with number one, but I cannot figure out how they're getting fastboot to work in CMD.
Would like some help from anyone that has rooted this type of phone, or just any suggestions to help me with this thing.
Solved, (by radiomean-uk) follow this guide:
Here is the relevant post (hope I don't break and rules...)
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=====================================================
Instructions:
1. Flash recovery.img via spflashtool or platformtools.
2. Boot to TWRP.
Touchscreen is not working properly in TWRP on our gadgets. You need to use OTG cable and mouse. Skip enter password form. Default language is russian so you can choose your in options.
3. Install disable force encryption and magisk (if you need root) via TWRP.
4. Boot to system. Enjoy.
Download link (merge go ogle together)
drive.go ogle.com/open?id=1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
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Click to collapse
Here is a clickable download link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
For anyone following these are the steps i did (assuming you unlocked bootloader already):
1. Copy both zips to external sd as internal storage wont work at first
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4. unplug usb and hold power button until screen turns off
5. let go of power button, count to 2, press and hold power button and volume up together until screen turns back on
6. let go of power button when screen turns on but keep holding volume up until you see TWRP screen
7. as above post said, cancel password and swipe to enter main menu and then one square above the bottom right to enter the language menu
8. flash both zips from external sd card
9. format data (not wipe but format to get rid of encryption) - i rebooted after flashing the zips and had to go back to recovery again to format the data !THIS DOES A FACTORY RESET!
10. reboot to system this will cause it to be set up as new
11. reboot to recovery again, this time there should be no password and in install you should be able to see internal storage of the phone
12. flash magisk / anything else you want
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Click to collapse

oh oh i know
I had the same problem
You need a linux terminal or a linux system to use fastboot commands!! I found that the hard way...
I don't use sp flash tool so idk about the other question

TOG_WAS_HERE said:
I've been trying to root my Ulefone armor 3WT for about a year now and still haven't gotten anywhere.
Here is how far I've gotten so far (with issues);
1. Fastboot commands - Cannot do fastboot commands in CMD, correct drivers are installed. Fastboot in CMD cannot find the device when the phone boots into fastboot mode. I can use ADB just fine.
2. The MediaTek flash tool - Cannot find a proper .scatter file to flash to the phone, nor can I create one.
People seem to be having lots of luck with number one, but I cannot figure out how they're getting fastboot to work in CMD.
Would like some help from anyone that has rooted this type of phone, or just any suggestions to help me with this thing.
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have you run the 15 sec adb fastboot installers?
maybe you can try powershell also https://github.com/PowerShell/powershell/releases
you need to add .\ in front of commands though.

hellofriendlymanveriosns said:
oh oh i know
I had the same problem
You need a linux terminal or a linux system to use fastboot commands!! I found that the hard way...
I don't use sp flash tool so idk about the other question
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Yeah, I was actually just about to do that tonight. Hopefully, that'll work.

jjgvv said:
have you run the 15 sec adb fastboot installers?
maybe you can try powershell also https://github.com/PowerShell/powershell/releases
you need to add .\ in front of commands though.
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I never gave PowerShell a try. I'll have to try it out.
Okay, just tried it. Powershell doesn't work either.

TOG_WAS_HERE said:
1. Fastboot commands - Cannot do fastboot commands in CMD, correct drivers are installed. Fastboot in CMD cannot find the device when the phone boots into fastboot mode. I can use ADB just fine.
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To get fastboot working requires the "Android USB Driver" suitable to your phone is properly installed, too.

jwoegerbauer said:
To get fastboot working requires the "Android USB Driver" suitable to your phone is properly installed, too.
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Yeah, I forgot to say I have the manufacture's driver installed.

Then it might be fastboot didn't get inplemented by OEM/carrier because they want their own tools to get used, for example MTK Flash Tool and /or SP Flash Tool. Who knows that for sure? Me not.

hellofriendlymanveriosns said:
oh oh i know
I had the same problem
You need a linux terminal or a linux system to use fastboot commands!! I found that the hard way...
I don't use sp flash tool so idk about the other question
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TOG_WAS_HERE said:
Yeah, I was actually just about to do that tonight. Hopefully, that'll work.
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Linux works for anyone wondering.

TOG_WAS_HERE said:
Linux works for anyone wondering.
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I mean works for me you could try live boot.
does adb work?

hellofriendlymanveriosns said:
I mean works for me you could try live boot.
does adb work?
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adb works on Linux and windows.
I do not have a Live disk.

Well. Fastboot works. But how do I get this thing rooted now?
I've flashed the phone with two recovery.img files so far. It doesn't seem to root it or change anything.
Used these two guides:
Ulefone Armor 3/3T customization
I just received my Ulefone Armor 3 and started customization. (http://ulefone.com/products/armor3/features.html) So far I have came upon several issues, some of which you'll find below: 1) I have searched everywhere for a TWRP port and root...
forum.xda-developers.com
unofficial twrp 3.3.1 Root Ulefone Armor 3W - unofficial twrp
Download twrp 3.3.1 Root Ulefone Armor 3W, user who own Ulefone Armor 3W can root it by following the below instructions
unofficialtwrp.com

See this thread... On the first page are the files (TWRP etc) that you need, and the instructions. I have rooted my 3WT in the past two days sucessfully. Good luck.

Here is the relevant post (hope I don't break and rules...)
=====================================================
=====================================================
Instructions:
1. Flash recovery.img via spflashtool or platformtools.
2. Boot to TWRP.
Touchscreen is not working properly in TWRP on our gadgets. You need to use OTG cable and mouse. Skip enter password form. Default language is russian so you can choose your in options.
3. Install disable force encryption and magisk (if you need root) via TWRP.
4. Boot to system. Enjoy.
Download link (merge go ogle together)
drive.go ogle.com/open?id=1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is a clickable download link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
For anyone following these are the steps i did (assuming you unlocked bootloader already):
1. Copy both zips to external sd as internal storage wont work at first
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4. unplug usb and hold power button until screen turns off
5. let go of power button, count to 2, press and hold power button and volume up together until screen turns back on
6. let go of power button when screen turns on but keep holding volume up until you see TWRP screen
7. as above post said, cancel password and swipe to enter main menu and then one square above the bottom right to enter the language menu
8. flash both zips from external sd card
9. format data (not wipe but format to get rid of encryption) - i rebooted after flashing the zips and had to go back to recovery again to format the data !THIS DOES A FACTORY RESET!
10. reboot to system this will cause it to be set up as new
11. reboot to recovery again, this time there should be no password and in install you should be able to see internal storage of the phone
12. flash magisk / anything else you want

radiomean-uk said:
Here is the relevant post (hope I don't break and rules...)
=====================================================
=====================================================
Here is a clickable download link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
For anyone following these are the steps i did (assuming you unlocked bootloader already):
1. Copy both zips to external sd as internal storage wont work at first
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4. unplug usb and hold power button until screen turns off
5. let go of power button, count to 2, press and hold power button and volume up together until screen turns back on
6. let go of power button when screen turns on but keep holding volume up until you see TWRP screen
7. as above post said, cancel password and swipe to enter main menu and then one square above the bottom right to enter the language menu
8. flash both zips from external sd card
9. format data (not wipe but format to get rid of encryption) - i rebooted after flashing the zips and had to go back to recovery again to format the data !THIS DOES A FACTORY RESET!
10. reboot to system this will cause it to be set up as new
11. reboot to recovery again, this time there should be no password and in install you should be able to see internal storage of the phone
12. flash magisk / anything else you want
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This seems promising, this is the only image I've found that got TWRP installed. Although, It looks like the touch screen will not work in the TRWP recovery mode. I'll have to try to find a USB-C male to USB-A female adapter for a mouse.

radiomean-uk said:
Here is the relevant post (hope I don't break and rules...)
=====================================================
=====================================================
Here is a clickable download link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
For anyone following these are the steps i did (assuming you unlocked bootloader already):
8. flash both zips from external sd card
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Click to collapse
So, I'm stuck here. I'm unable to get those .zip files to my phone. I've tried doing the SDcard like you said, twrp doesn't list it anywhere. (Maybe it only accepts a particular SDcard format?)
I have also tried an ADB Sideload which just gets stuck on 0% when transferring a file. Both on Linux Ubuntu, and Windows 10.
A flash drive or any USB storage isn't really an option as I have to use it for a mouse.

You need a usb hub so you can plug in a mouse and a flash drive - TWRP is a bit shaky!
Put the zip files on the (external) usb drive and you will be fine...
This is the full thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/ulefone-armor-3w-3wt.3969217/page-8#post-84304395
Cheers!

radiomean-uk said:
You need a usb hub so you can plug in a mouse and a flash drive - TWRP is a bit shaky!
Put the zip files on the (external) usb drive and you will be fine...
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To my surprise, I found a USB hub, however, I'm unable to find the USB drive. Where exactly do I find it?
I've looked through Select Storage, And Mount.
With some research, I've found that the USB is supposed to be under OTG. But it doesn't let me select it... So, I guess I'm SOL?
EDIT: With my stupidity at fault. I never checked if the USB drive had a secure connection... I didn't, I now reseated it properly and am now installing what is needed.

radiomean-uk said:
You need a usb hub so you can plug in a mouse and a flash drive - TWRP is a bit shaky!
Put the zip files on the (external) usb drive and you will be fine...
This is the full thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/ulefone-armor-3w-3wt.3969217/page-8#post-84304395
Cheers!
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Click to collapse
Thank you for helping. My phone is now rooted!

radiomean-uk said:
Here is the relevant post (hope I don't break and rules...)
=====================================================
=====================================================
Here is a clickable download link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J0HlsJYTyJUGAHjIXYMDUXye4DD9kEAC
For anyone following these are the steps i did (assuming you unlocked bootloader already):
1. Copy both zips to external sd as internal storage wont work at first
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4. unplug usb and hold power button until screen turns off
5. let go of power button, count to 2, press and hold power button and volume up together until screen turns back on
6. let go of power button when screen turns on but keep holding volume up until you see TWRP screen
7. as above post said, cancel password and swipe to enter main menu and then one square above the bottom right to enter the language menu
8. flash both zips from external sd card
9. format data (not wipe but format to get rid of encryption) - i rebooted after flashing the zips and had to go back to recovery again to format the data !THIS DOES A FACTORY RESET!
10. reboot to system this will cause it to be set up as new
11. reboot to recovery again, this time there should be no password and in install you should be able to see internal storage of the phone
12. flash magisk / anything else you want
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm also attempting to
TOG_WAS_HERE said:
I've been trying to root my Ulefone armor 3WT for about a year now and still haven't gotten anywhere.
Here is how far I've gotten so far (with issues);
1. Fastboot commands - Cannot do fastboot commands in CMD, correct drivers are installed. Fastboot in CMD cannot find the device when the phone boots into fastboot mode. I can use ADB just fine.
2. The MediaTek flash tool - Cannot find a proper .scatter file to flash to the phone, nor can I create one.
People seem to be having lots of luck with number one, but I cannot figure out how they're getting fastboot to work in CMD.
Would like some help from anyone that has rooted this type of phone, or just any suggestions to help me with this thing.
Solved, (by radiomean-uk) follow this guide:
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Click to collapse
I tried the steps that are mentioned in this thread with my Ulefone Armor 3W and was unsuccessful. I've been trying to attempt to root my phone for too long. I'm running a Linux Mint OS on both desktop/laptop and since I'm also a noob with Linux OS I've been struggling to make it work.
Any help is appreciated, especially since this thread is already solved.
Thank you in advance for any help

[OnePlus6] Phone frozen (bricked?) while installing Kali NetHunter.

Wanted to install NetHunter on my phone to learn. Here is a story of a foolish student decided to make his life difficult:
Device: OnePlus 6
Model: A6000
Android 10
Here are the steps I followed:
Followed these two documentations:
1) https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/installing-nethunter/#1-nethunter-support-and-pre-built-images
2) https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/
So downloaded the zip image > put android in developer mode with OEM and advanced reboot and debugging enabled > Fastboot menu
Then I followed this guide for step 3-5 from link 1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-flash-twrp-root-nandroid-efs-backup.3792643/
(a little bit google reading said TWRP takes care of A/B style devices by itself no special steps needed)
Set up the windows machine with fastboot, adb and device drivers > run the command "fastboot oem unlock" > transferred twrp zip to the device internal storage > then flashed the new recovery mode "fastboot boot twrp.img" > install and selected the twrp zip that I had saved in internal storage before > reboot > system.
So far worked perfectly.
Then I downloaded the Magisk apk from github and installed it by transferring it to internal storage.
Next for step 6 from link 1:
I again download the ForceEncrypt disabler from zip and transfer it to internal storage then flash it using TWRP.
So far no errors.
Now the final step should have been to flash the nethunter zip image and this is where the problems started:
I tried to flash it using TWRP but it gave me an error about there not being enough storage.
Saw a YT video where he extracts the nethunter zip and via the magisk app does a install on the tar file found inside the extracted folder. This also failed.
After a bit google it said it was because I did not have custom ROM and chroot and lineageOS should solve my problem.
I flash the LineageOS zip image using TWPR > successful but says I should switch the slot to complete the zip files installed.
After switching and rebooting, fastboot goes to lineage always and its a bootloop , so no matter what I select its always reaching the same screen and I cant tranfer zip to internal anymore to try a different build.
So now I run the command fastboot boot twrp.img again and go back to slot A.
Now my phone is stuck in bootloader. No matter what option I select out of the 4:
Start
Recovery mode
restart bootloader
power off
(latter two work as expected technically)
I always end up on the same screen.
After connecting the phone it is showing it as connected in "fastboot devices" now but fastbood is not able to flash or boot any image to it: either freezes or unknown error. "adb devices" shows no devices.
Practically begging for help right now.

To fix your phone, you should use this recovery tool.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/op6-latest-10-3-8-collection-of-unbrick-tools.3914109/
You can follow a tutorial like this one
Good luck

You haven't chosen the right place to ask for help. delete your post or change it to "Questions and answer". Have a good day.

d
CarlosTime said:
You haven't chosen the right place to ask for help. delete your post or change it to "Questions and answer". Have a good day.
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Thank you. I am trying the suggested video right now.
Do you also know why I get the storage error while trying to flash nethunter?

take it easy, relax i have a long story with oneplus too
send me msg on telegram so i can help u 98%
uaername : NotReal0
stay safe bro, and dont worry i dont need you money just bc im noob with english so i just know that u damaged ur phone and i know how to fix

saffron_jedi said:
Wanted to install NetHunter on my phone to learn. Here is a story of a foolish student decided to make his life difficult:
Device: OnePlus 6
Model: A6000
Android 10
Here are the steps I followed:
Followed these two documentations:
1) https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/installing-nethunter/#1-nethunter-support-and-pre-built-images
2) https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/
So downloaded the zip image > put android in developer mode with OEM and advanced reboot and debugging enabled > Fastboot menu
Then I followed this guide for step 3-5 from link 1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-flash-twrp-root-nandroid-efs-backup.3792643/
(a little bit google reading said TWRP takes care of A/B style devices by itself no special steps needed)
Set up the windows machine with fastboot, adb and device drivers > run the command "fastboot oem unlock" > transferred twrp zip to the device internal storage > then flashed the new recovery mode "fastboot boot twrp.img" > install and selected the twrp zip that I had saved in internal storage before > reboot > system.
So far worked perfectly.
Then I downloaded the Magisk apk from github and installed it by transferring it to internal storage.
Next for step 6 from link 1:
I again download the ForceEncrypt disabler from zip and transfer it to internal storage then flash it using TWRP.
So far no errors.
Now the final step should have been to flash the nethunter zip image and this is where the problems started:
I tried to flash it using TWRP but it gave me an error about there not being enough storage.
Saw a YT video where he extracts the nethunter zip and via the magisk app does a install on the tar file found inside the extracted folder. This also failed.
After a bit google it said it was because I did not have custom ROM and chroot and lineageOS should solve my problem.
I flash the LineageOS zip image using TWPR > successful but says I should switch the slot to complete the zip files installed.
After switching and rebooting, fastboot goes to lineage always and its a bootloop , so no matter what I select its always reaching the same screen and I cant tranfer zip to internal anymore to try a different build.
So now I run the command fastboot boot twrp.img again and go back to slot A.
Now my phone is stuck in bootloader. No matter what option I select out of the 4:
Start
Recovery mode
restart bootloader
power off
(latter two work as expected technically)
I always end up on the same screen.
After connecting the phone it is showing it as connected in "fastboot devices" now but fastbood is not able to flash or boot any image to it: either freezes or unknown error. "adb devices" shows no devices.
Practically begging for help right now.
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I had the same issue after trying to install nethunter myself. Unfortunately for me the MSMDownload tool wouldn't work because I couldn't get the phone to stay off, it would just boot back up into bootloader/fastboot mode as soon as I connected to the computer via usb cable.
Here's the solution that will work 100%. Go to this website below and download the stock OOS zip file for your phone, in my case it was the Oneplus 6T fastboot ROM. Unpack the files into your platform-tools folder, click skip all if it asks you if you want to replace any files in that folder, then run the flash-all.bat and it will unbrick your device. Keep in mind that it will unroot your device and remove twrp as well. There's a thread here that explains how to do it manually so that doesn't happen but its a bit of work to get it done that way.
FastbootRoms Activity
sourceforge.net