SOLVED: Flashed Magisk zip from TWRP but no root - Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers

Sorry, its been quite a while since ive rooted and im new to Magisk. Im currently on November .a1 update. I followed the below tutorial
If starting fresh from November (.A1.) Update
Install November update
Download latest Magisk Beta (17.3) and move it to the internal storage of the device
Reboot to bootloader
Download the .img version of TWRP for "crosshatch"
In the location of downloaded TWRP .img, open cmd and enter
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fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-crosshatch.img
Allow twrp to boot (this will take a minute or two)
Then go to install and install the Magisk zip
Reboot and find magisk manager and make sure it says you're rooted
Until there is an update to the patched_boot.imgs, dont follow the how to beyond this point. In fact I am hiding it for the time being.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/how-to/how-to-root-pixel-3-xl-magisk-t3856712#login
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But I do not see the "MAGISKSU (topjohnwu)" at all. I feel like there's more to root than just installing Magisk from TWRP. I see an "Install" but am hesistant as I bricked my phone last time I tried this.
What am I missing?

JJT211 said:
Sorry, its been quite a while since ive rooted and im new to Magisk. Im currently on November .a1 update. I followed the below tutorial
But I do not see the "MAGISKSU (topjohnwu)" at all. I feel like there's more to root than just installing Magisk from TWRP. I see an "Install" but am hesistant as I bricked my phone last time I tried this.
What am I missing?
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It is just flash the zip from TWRP. And based on that screenshot it looks like you are done. What happens when you try and do something that requires root?

TonikJDK said:
It is just flash the zip from TWRP. And based on that screenshot it looks like you are done. What happens when you try and do something that requires root?
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I usually verify root by downloading root checker app. App says that I'm not rooted.
EDIT: Nevermind, I tried it again and now it says I'm rooted. Thanks!

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Most up to date rooting method for HTC A9?

Hi, I rooted my a9 back in May right around when 6.0.1 came out. Long story short, my device just gave up the ghost after a nasty interaction between the screen and concrete, so now I have a new device being shipped tomorrow. I figured the first thing I'll do is let it run any updates / OTAs it might have to get it up to date then attempt to root again.
I've been looking around for the past several hours trying to determine what the correct rooting method might be now given Nougat's rollout, but I haven't come across anything truly definitive yet. If anyone could enlighten me on what I'll need to do now to root this new version I'd be very appreciative.
Thanks in advance guys!
Just got the phone today and updated to 7.0 (software version 2.18.651.2) Still searching around and not seeing a definitive answer on whether or not the old method for rooting works for this or not. I'm hesitant to attempt it without knowing, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Last time I rooted, I used Windroid toolkid to unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and apply SU. I'm wondering, would the same program work if I replaced the recovery.img file in the Data folder with the TWRP 3.0.3 unofficial recovery I saw floating around in here for nougat?
txag2011 said:
Just got the phone today and updated to 7.0 (software version 2.18.651.2) Still searching around and not seeing a definitive answer on whether or not the old method for rooting works for this or not. I'm hesitant to attempt it without knowing, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Last time I rooted, I used Windroid toolkid to unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and apply SU. I'm wondering, would the same program work if I replaced the recovery.img file in the Data folder with the TWRP 3.0.3 unofficial recovery I saw floating around in here for nougat?
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You can unlock it on the HTCDEV website, although if you've already got it unlocked I doubt you need to do it again. To root I just ADB fastboot flashed TWRP 3.0.3-4, then used that to flash Magisk, mounting system read only. I'm fairly sure some people are using Su on Nougat, so it'll probably work.
Never used the Windroid toolkit so I can't comment on that, but I've also never minded typing commands to the prompt. I'd imagine if you gave it the right TWRP it'd flash it OK..
JohnRogers23 said:
You can unlock it on the HTCDEV website, although if you've already got it unlocked I doubt you need to do it again. To root I just ADB fastboot flashed TWRP 3.0.3-4, then used that to flash Magisk, mounting system read only. I'm fairly sure some people are using Su on Nougat, so it'll probably work.
Never used the Windroid toolkit so I can't comment on that, but I've also never minded typing commands to the prompt. I'd imagine if you gave it the right TWRP it'd flash it OK..
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That actually doesn't sound too bad; From that it seems like the process is still more or less the same. Why is the system mounted as read only though? After looking through most of the older step by step guides it doesn't mention anything about doing that. From what I see, after i run the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" i boot into TWRP and then proceed to do a factory reset and wipe the cache, presumably to remove the encryption iirc, then install the supersu.zip is that still the correct procedure, or does this require mounting the system as read only now?
If you don't mind me asking, what steps exactly did you take to root yours? from what I've found all I need to do is get the bootloader unlocked with the steps from HTCDev, drop into download more, fastboot flash recovery recovery.img to get TWRP, boot into TWRP, run a format to get rid of the encryption, then install supersu.zip and that should be it. IS this correct or am I missing something?
I'm about to start the process trying to root using the above methods.. I'll post again when I have results.
txag2011 said:
That actually doesn't sound too bad; From that it seems like the process is still more or less the same. Why is the system mounted as read only though? After looking through most of the older step by step guides it doesn't mention anything about doing that. From what I see, after i run the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" i boot into TWRP and then proceed to do a factory reset and wipe the cache, presumably to remove the encryption iirc, then install the supersu.zip is that still the correct procedure, or does this require mounting the system as read only now?
If you don't mind me asking, what steps exactly did you take to root yours? from what I've found all I need to do is get the bootloader unlocked with the steps from HTCDev, drop into download more, fastboot flash recovery recovery.img to get TWRP, boot into TWRP, run a format to get rid of the encryption, then install supersu.zip and that should be it. IS this correct or am I missing something?
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It wasn't bad at all. The reason I mounted R/O is because I'm using Magisk and not disabling dm-verity. I'm not sure if it works the same on 7, but SuperSu should disable dm-verity, so if you're using it you might not need to mount R/O, I haven't been keeping up on that at all. Benefits of Magisk include Android Pay and being able to take an OTA.
That all sounds like exactly what you need to do, except I believe it's fastboot mode (the one with the black screen?) to flash TWRP. I also didn't have to format anything, but I believe you do if you're using Su and disabling forced encryption. You may want to take a system image backup before you change anything, so you can go back to stock and get an OTA, or in case something goes wrong, but other than that it sounds correct to me.
JohnRogers23 said:
It wasn't bad at all. The reason I mounted R/O is because I'm using Magisk and not disabling dm-verity. I'm not sure if it works the same on 7, but SuperSu should disable dm-verity, so if you're using it you might not need to mount R/O, I haven't been keeping up on that at all. Benefits of Magisk include Android Pay and being able to take an OTA.
That all sounds like exactly what you need to do, except I believe it's fastboot mode (the one with the black screen?) to flash TWRP. I also didn't have to format anything, but I believe you do if you're using Su and disabling forced encryption. You may want to take a system image backup before you change anything, so you can go back to stock and get an OTA, or in case something goes wrong, but other than that it sounds correct to me.
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huh... Magisk can utilize android pay and OTA's? I'm a little bit intrigued.. I just might have to give that a quick look now. Was it difficult to get up and running, and is there a fairly decent guide for doing it?
txag2011 said:
huh... Magisk can utilize android pay and OTA's? I'm a little bit intrigued.. I just might have to give that a quick look now. Was it difficult to get up and running, and is there a fairly decent guide for doing it?
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Magisk is a framework for systemlessly modifying /system, so safety net works and you can take an OTA (with stock recovery), and also includes root. It's brilliant, but not quite as powerful as Xposed. Not difficult at all to get running, all it needs is to flash the magisk installer zip in TWRP (system mounted R/O of course) and then install the Magisk Manager app from the play store.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
JohnRogers23 said:
Magisk is a framework for systemlessly modifying /system, so safety net works and you can take an OTA (with stock recovery), and also includes root. It's brilliant, but not quite as powerful as Xposed. Not difficult at all to get running, all it needs is to flash the magisk installer zip in TWRP (system mounted R/O of course) and then install the Magisk Manager app from the play store.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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I might give this a shot then, thank you for that. I'm about to try flashing TWRP 3.0.3-0. From the looks of it this is the most current one available. I'll update when it's done
txag2011 said:
I might give this a shot then, thank you for that. I'm about to try flashing TWRP 3.0.3-0. From the looks of it this is the most current one available. I'll update when it's done
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Go to the TWRP thread, hit the download tab, pick one of the newer ones there. I went with 3.0.3.-4.
JohnRogers23 said:
Go to the TWRP thread, hit the download tab, pick one of the newer ones there. I went with 3.0.3.-4.
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Did just that. Got TWRP installed successfully. I PM'ed you a second ago but I might as well ask this here for everyone else to see in case someone else is wondering this too.... So if I'm understanding Magisk correctly, all I do now is hit install and choose Magisk v11.1?
Edit: I did just that, but it doesnt seem to have done anything.. I dont see and magisk apps, and root checker says i'm not rooted.. Did I miss something?
edit 2: scratch that... I just installed the magisk manager app from the playstore.. according to it, the latest version of magisk is in fact, installed, and it's rooted with magisksu (despite not showing so in rootchecker).. Little confused now. Is that everything that needs to be done?
edit 3: I went back in after seeing something mentioning installing phh's superuser via TWRP and installing the app after installing magisk. Did both, but noticed safety net wasn't passing. found an option in settings to hide magisk, which seems to fix that. I also ran root checker again and it shows I have root.
unless I missed anything you can think of I think that about finishes things. If thats it thank you for all the help @JohnRogers23
txag2011 said:
Did just that. Got TWRP installed successfully. I PM'ed you a second ago but I might as well ask this here for everyone else to see in case someone else is wondering this too.... So if I'm understanding Magisk correctly, all I do now is hit install and choose Magisk v11.1?
Edit: I did just that, but it doesnt seem to have done anything.. I dont see and magisk apps, and root checker says i'm not rooted.. Did I miss something?
edit 2: scratch that... I just installed the magisk manager app from the playstore.. according to it, the latest version of magisk is in fact, installed, and it's rooted with magisksu (despite not showing so in rootchecker).. Little confused now. Is that everything that needs to be done?
edit 3: I went back in after seeing something mentioning installing phh's superuser via TWRP and installing the app after installing magisk. Did both, but noticed safety net wasn't passing. found an option in settings to hide magisk, which seems to fix that. I also ran root checker again and it shows I have root.
unless I missed anything you can think of I think that about finishes things. If thats it thank you for all the help @JohnRogers23
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I'm glad you got it working. Strange you had to flash phh's Su separately though. Anyway, glad I could help.
Well Working !
1.Backup your all imp data from internal memory
2.Flash TWRP 3.0.3-4.. Do not reboot into system and enter into Recovery TWRP..
3.Do a factory Reset via TWRP.. Do not reboot into system
4.Now flash SuperSU 2.79 SR3 via TWRP.. Finally Reboot into system..
*2 bootloops are common, do not give up for at least 3 bootloops..
*It will take a long time to boot as you have done a factory reset.. So be patient and wait for at least half hour..
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1.Backup your all imp data from internal memory
2.Flash TWRP 3.0.3-4.. Do not reboot into system and enter into Recovery TWRP..
3.Do a factory Reset via TWRP.. Do not reboot into system
4.Now flash SuperSU 2.79 SR3 via TWRP.. Finally Reboot into system..
*2 bootloops are common, do not give up for at least 3 bootloops..
*It will take a long time to boot as you have done a factory reset.. So be patient and wait for at least half hour..
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Thanks! I got it more or less and went with magisk. Couldn't pass up a chance to have root and still get OTAs and use android pay. I'm still monkeying around trying to figure out how to use it to get liveboot back up and running.

[solved] June updates are out, but which one?

Which June factory image is for the "everything else" devices... NHG47N or NHG47B?
Edit: Sorry, just figured it out, but it took info from another site other than Google's to find out that "N" is for Verizon and "B" is for everyone else.
CatThief said:
[solved] Which June factory image is for the "everything else" devices... NHG47N or NHG47B?
Edit: Sorry, just figured it out, but it took info from another site other than Google's to find out that "N" is for Verizon and "B" is for everyone else.
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There's actually 4 different builds.
See here for what's what
Yep, I did that. There is no description there for "N" but I found out "B" is the one I want.
I always get Failed to udate, try again when installing the ota via settings.
Juli112 said:
I always get Failed to udate, try again when installing the ota via settings.
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Have you unlocked the bootloader and modified the phone in any way? Personally I've rooted my phone with SuperSU, so I've been using FlashFire to install the OTA.
alluringreality said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader and modified the phone in any way? Personally I've rooted my phone with SuperSU, so I've been using FlashFire to install the OTA.
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Did you update already. I read somewhere since the may update that if you have bootloader unlocked, rooted, and another kernel you get bootloops?
Is that true? I'm still on April security update and been using stock rom, just unlocked bootloader, rooted, and using elementalx kernel
I still have the May update on my phone, so I was just reading what people were saying about June before installing. According to posts like the first link, the current version of SuperSU does not sign the boot image. Signing the boot image as the last step is reportedly needed to avoid bootloops for the May or later bootloader. If someone is just using SuperSU, they can use the zip from the second link after SuperSU, which is what I did for May.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72451572&postcount=1357
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
I don't use ElementalX, but I've read a few posts indicating that it will also sign the boot image when installed last.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72181714&postcount=1435
I did a flash-all (with -w removed) of NHG47B, then booted TWRP where I installed SuperSU and also VerifiedBootSigner-v8.zip before rebooting and everything is working fine.
alluringreality said:
I still have the May update on my phone, so I was just reading what people were saying about June before installing. According to posts like the first link, the current version of SuperSU does not sign the boot image. Signing the boot image as the last step is reportedly needed to avoid bootloops for the May or later bootloader. If someone is just using SuperSU, they can use the zip from the second link after SuperSU, which is what I did for May.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72451572&postcount=1357
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
I don't use ElementalX, but I've read a few posts indicating that it will also sign the boot image when installed last.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72181714&postcount=1435
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hey thanks i got everything up and running with the new June OTA. but what do you use to reflash TWRP?
flashify just freezes i tried to use flashfire to install the twrp zip and that failed, im still on stock recovery. Is there a way to do this without having to plug the phone into my pc? thanks!
Nope. twrp.img must be firstly boot into the phone, then via this temporary twrp,you can install twrp.zip from your phone.
kazemitsui said:
hey thanks i got everything up and running with the new June OTA. but what do you use to reflash TWRP?
flashify just freezes i tried to use flashfire to install the twrp zip and that failed, im still on stock recovery. Is there a way to do this without having to plug the phone into my pc? thanks!
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CatThief said:
I did a flash-all (with -w removed) of NHG47B, then booted TWRP where I installed SuperSU and also VerifiedBootSigner-v8.zip before rebooting and everything is working fine.
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Twrp rc1 or rc2?
Supersu 2.82 or 2.79rc3?
TENN3R said:
Twrp rc1 or rc2?
Supersu 2.82 or 2.79rc3?
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I used twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-sailfish.img because it was the only version that was stable for me from the start. When the January update came out I tried the current TWRP at that time (it was an RC3, can't remember the version) and while others had no problems I had an experience of my own that I'm not keen on repeating.
As for SuperSU, I installed SR5-SuperSU-v2.78-SR5-20161130091551.zip then updated to the latest 2.82 from Google Play.
I know​, newer releases may work now, but I was only going to try something newer if my "old" method failed. Like I said, I only boot to TWRP, I don't​ flash it. I just want root.
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i tried to use flashfire to install the twrp zip and that failed, im still on stock recovery. Is there a way to do this without having to plug the phone into my pc? thanks!
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When you tried installing TWRP with FlashFire, did you put the boot signer after TWRP? The TWRP install has to be signed with the current bootloader. The FlashFire documents make it seem like it should be able to install TWRP, but I haven't tried installing TWRP and can't find any relevant posts, so I suppose it might not work.
https://flashfire.chainfire.eu/actions/zip/
Personally I've just been using the small OTAs that come to the phone the past few months, but the following post indicates that FlashFire can at least retain a previously-installed version of TWRP without issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70929003&postcount=8
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Supersu 2.82 or 2.79rc3?
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I had installed 2.79 RC3 with the May update, and then I had taken the play store update to 2.82. When I did the June update with FlashFire I'm guessing it must have went back to 2.79 RC3, because I got the update message again. I haven't seen anything to suggest either is likely an issue with the Pixel.
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When you tried installing TWRP with FlashFire, did you put the boot signer after TWRP? The TWRP install has to be signed with the current bootloader. The FlashFire documents make it seem like it should be able to install TWRP, but I haven't tried installing TWRP and can't find any relevant posts, so I suppose it might not work.
https://flashfire.chainfire.eu/actions/zip/
Personally I've just been using the small OTAs that come to the phone the past few months, but the following post indicates that FlashFire can at least retain a previously-installed version of TWRP without issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70929003&postcount=8
I had installed 2.79 RC3 with the May update, and then I had taken the play store update to 2.82. When I did the June update with FlashFire I'm guessing it must have went back to 2.79 RC3, because I got the update message again. I haven't seen anything to suggest either is likely an issue with the Pixel.
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I just flashed TWRP through my computer I couldn't bother trying to figure out if FlashFire will flash TWRP or not haha

update to 5.1.7

hi guys i am on 5.1.6 oos rooted twrp installed now i want to update to 5.1.7 so can i update just like that in updater app or should i have to do any prerequisites
Don't do it. 5.1.8 will be released end of next week and you will be doing this all over again. I was going to myself but I'm waiting until the next release until someone pushes full writeup and review
You can install it via the update manager. But yes, you are going to lose twrp and root, which is not a problem at all since it took me only like 5 minutes to get it all working again.
I followed this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/guide-how-to-install-official-twrp-t3801558
memocatcher said:
You can install it via the update manager. But yes, you are going to lose twrp and root, which is not a problem at all since it took me only like 5 minutes to get it all working again.
I followed this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/guide-how-to-install-official-twrp-t3801558
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Thanks
dgunn said:
Don't do it. 5.1.8 will be released end of next week and you will be doing this all over again. I was going to myself but I'm waiting until the next release until someone pushes full writeup and review
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Lol... And after that there will be a new build in another week...
The more updates, the better. We won't complain, do we? I'm glad, we don't suffer for updates like SAMEsung-users do.
Manivannan9444 said:
hi guys i am on 5.1.6 oos rooted twrp installed now i want to update to 5.1.7 so can i update just like that in updater app or should i have to do any prerequisites
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Updating via twrp and then (before reboot) re flashing twrp.zip and magisk will grant you to maintain twrp and root
Manivannan9444 said:
hi guys i am on 5.1.6 oos rooted twrp installed now i want to update to 5.1.7 so can i update just like that in updater app or should i have to do any prerequisites
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Did you successfully do it? If yes please tell what procedure you followed.
Do I need to backup internal? Or my apps?
Thanks.
sarthak kumar said:
Did you successfully do it? If yes please tell what procedure you followed.
Do I need to backup internal? Or my apps?
Thanks.
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if u update through the OS like updater app or anything, u will have to re-flash twrp using the fastboot method, if you already have twrp installed then just update via twrp with full zip, install twrp installer zip, and then magisk (i usually reboot back to recovery after i install twrp installer then flash magisk). Then you are done, u do not lose anything and do no wipe anything either
Bradl79 said:
if u update through the OS like updater app or anything, u will have to re-flash twrp using the fastboot method, if you already have twrp installed then just update via twrp with full zip, install twrp installer zip, and then magisk (i usually reboot back to recovery after i install twrp installer then flash magisk). Then you are done, u do not lose anything and do no wipe anything either
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Should i have to change slot after twrp flash of full rom
The easiest way is to download and install the update through the settings app then BEFORE you reboot open Magisk, click install then install to second slot.
No flash or worrying
sarthak kumar said:
Did you successfully do it? If yes please tell what procedure you followed.
Do I need to backup internal? Or my apps?
Thanks.
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Download the ota.zip, reboot to TWRP, flash ota, flash TWRP.zip, reboot to OS, reboot to recovery again if you want magisk and install magisk zip. Done. No data loss or changing settings.

Rooting the Pixel after a failed attempt

I recently followed the instructions in this video to root my Pixel 1 (non-XL, Verizon version unlocked bootloader, updated to final version of Pie). I'm not exactly sure what I did wrong, but my phone went into a bootloop and I couldn't get any adb command to work (it said phone not authorized even though it clearly was before the bootloop), so I went ahead and did a factory reset using the Recovery mode.
Now, after the factory reset, I have Magisk Manager appear in my list of apps. When I open it it asks if I want to upgrade to the full Magisk Manager, and if I go ahead with that it finally says "App not installed". I've tried uninstalling the app but it reappears after every reboot.
I'm trying to start afresh with the root now, but I'm not sure if I need to uninstall Magisk first, or just go ahead with following #7 in this XDA guide? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks!
Run the Magisk uninstaller and reboot, then reinstall Magisk.
post-mortem said:
Run the Magisk uninstaller and reboot, then reinstall Magisk.
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Hi, thanks for posting. I'm kinda new to this so I'm not sure how to do that. Can you give me a little more help as to how I should go about uninstalling it? I have downloaded Magisk-uninstaller-20180719.zip. Thanks a lot!
hassanrashid3 said:
Hi, thanks for posting. I'm kinda new to this so I'm not sure how to do that. Can you give me a little more help as to how I should go about uninstalling it? I have downloaded Magisk-uninstaller-20180719.zip. Thanks a lot!
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Transfer that Fe to your phone. Boot to recovery (TWRP), a d install the Magisk uninstaller zip file. That will remove all files related to Magisk. Reboot,* then reboot to TWRP and you can try to install Magisk again.
*If your device doesn't boot, use fastboot to install the boot.img. If it seems a bit daunting, you can sideload the most recent OTA. You won't lose data.
post-mortem said:
Transfer that Fe to your phone. Boot to recovery (TWRP), a d install the Magisk uninstaller zip file. That will remove all files related to Magisk. Reboot,* then reboot to TWRP and you can try to install Magisk again.
*If your device doesn't boot, use fastboot to install the boot.img. If it seems a bit daunting, you can sideload the most recent OTA. You won't lose data.
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I actually did these steps just a few hours ago and rooted my device successfully. After uninstalling Magisk my device wouldn't boot, so had to use ./flash-all.sh (I'm on a Mac) after removing -w from the file, then installed Magisk.
Anyway, thanks for the reply! I'm sure someone will find it useful.
hassanrashid3 said:
I actually did these steps just a few hours ago and rooted my device successfully. After uninstalling Magisk my device wouldn't boot, so had to use ./flash-all.sh (I'm on a Mac) after removing -w from the file, then installed Magisk.
Anyway, thanks for the reply! I'm sure someone will find it useful.
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I've been trying to get rooted all day. It took forever to get TWRP flashed, but when I finally did, I installed Magisk, in accordance with that same video you watched. Installed the Magisk app and it was totally worthless. Nothing but ads. Still not rooted. I'd love to know what you did to finally get root if you have a second.
Hmm, I'm not sure what version of Magisk you installed but mine didn't have ads. I'd recommend uninstalling Magisk (there's an uninstaller that you can install to your phone just as you installed Magisk) and then again using TWRP to install the correct version. Look at the instructions here. You'll need to download the Magisk uninstaller, the latest version of Magisk, and the latest version of platform-tools.
hassanrashid3 said:
Hmm, I'm not sure what version of Magisk you installed but mine didn't have ads. I'd recommend uninstalling Magisk (there's an uninstaller that you can install to your phone just as you installed Magisk) and then again using TWRP to install the correct version. Look at the instructions here. You'll need to download the Magisk uninstaller, the latest version of Magisk, and the latest version of platform-tools.
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Yeah, it was a big ol' mess. The Magisk I had installed was from the app store. That was the worthless one. Apparently the real Magisk hadn't been flashed correctly. When I ditched the store app and then re-flashed Magisk, suddenly I was rooted and everything went smoothly. Worst rooting experience ever, but man does it feel good to have control over my phone again. Been kicking bloatware extra hard just because can.
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By the way, hassanrashid, thanks for the reply and for posting this in the first place. I'm not so sure that I would have gotten rooted at all if I hadn't stumbled upon this thread.

Error on update to 11.0.12.12.KB05AA

I'm trying to update from 11.0.11.11 to 11.0.12.12 incremental update from oxygen updater and having this error:
"Fail on install system update" on 1% progress bar.
Try from system OTA and same error occur.
Somebody try and it work?
Thanks
just installed the same firmware without issue
jushhh said:
I'm trying to update from 11.0.11.11 to 11.0.12.12 incremental update from oxygen updater and having this error:
"Fail on install system update" on 1% progress bar.
Try from system OTA and same error occur.
Somebody try and it work?
Thanks
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If you are rooted and/or have TWRP installed, then you need to restore the stock boot and/or recovery images before starting the update.
Then I will lose root access?
Not if you do it properly.
If you're using TWRP, then you'll have to restore the stock recovery.
If you're rooted then you can restore the stock boot using Magisk>Uninstall Magisk>Restore images but don't reboot or you'll lose root.
Then download and install the incremental update manually. Then install Magisk to the inactive slot and reboot.
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...1-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/page-30#post-85801253
jushhh said:
Then I will lose root access?
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1) Update software but DO NOT REBOOT
2) Open Magisk > tap install > tap Install to inactive slot > NOW reboot.
Make sure you disable any and all modules first. No need to uninstall, just disable them. Mainly just a precaution. Possibly remove security from the lockscreen too for good measure.
I lost root the other day actually forgetting to properly install Magisk before rebooting and now I have to buy a laptop just to root again.
BillGoss said:
Not if you do it properly.
If you're using TWRP, then you'll have to restore the stock recovery.
If you're rooted then you can restore the stock boot using Magisk>Uninstall Magisk>Restore images but don't reboot or you'll lose root.
Then download and install the incremental update manually. Then install Magisk to the inactive slot and reboot.
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...1-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/page-30#post-85801253
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Thanks @BillGoss, your instructions are perfect. Work like a charm.
Anyone have the stock firmware or stock image for 11.0.12.12.KB05AA? Trying to root it.
ClassickWORLD said:
Anyone have the stock firmware or stock image for 11.0.12.12.KB05AA? Trying to root it.
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Use TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-rooting-oos-with-twrp.4327417/
since i did it manually and ended up with no boot.img backup from magisk, i had to manually extract boot.img from my last ota 11.0.11.11.KB05AA and reflash it through fastboot. then it let me update and i rerooted.
I get the notification but can't even try it because when i tap on it, it does nothing.
dazoe said:
I get the notification but can't even try it because when i tap on it, it does nothing.
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I managed to install the update, I used oxygen updater to download the update, used restore images option in magisk, installed update (DID NOT REBOOT), used install to inactive slot in magisk, then rebooted.
Seems like it all went well.
BillGoss said:
If you are rooted and/or have TWRP installed, then you need to restore the stock boot and/or recovery images before starting the update.
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Do I have root and twrp, what should I restore? Only recovery? If so, you have maybe some stock for 11.0.11.11 kb05ba? I don't know why, but I only have a copy of the boot.
e1thx said:
Do I have root and twrp, what should I restore? Only recovery? If so, you have maybe some stock for 11.0.11.11 kb05ba? I don't know why, but I only have a copy of the boot.
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Use payload dumper to get a copy of the .11 recovery.
BillGoss said:
Use payload dumper to get a copy of the .11 recovery.
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I have root and twrp, what should I restore? Only recovery? And then magic restore?
e1thx said:
I have root and twrp, what should I restore? Only recovery? And then magic restore?
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Read Post #5.
BillGoss said:
Read Post #5.
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I have read it, that's why I am asking.I need to recover two partitions? Or one
e1thx said:
I have read it, that's why I am asking.I need to recover two partitions? Or one
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What don't you understand in post #5? You said you're rooted. So post #5 tells you what to do.
BillGoss said:
What don't you understand in post #5? You said you're rooted. So post #5 tells you what to do.
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Sorry Bill, I get it all now. I just have to do as You wrote:
1) restore the stock boot using Magisk>Uninstall Magisk>Restore images but don't reboot or you'll lose root
2) install update manually, System update>Gear icon (local upgrade)
3) install Magisk to the inactive slot and reboot
Last question, where or how to download update manually?
e1thx said:
Sorry Bill, I get it all now. I just have to do as You wrote:
1) restore the stock boot using Magisk>Uninstall Magisk>Restore images but don't reboot or you'll lose root
2) install update manually, System update>Gear icon (local upgrade)
3) install Magisk to the inactive slot and reboot
Last question, where or how to download update manually?
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Ah, well that's tricky if it's not available from OnePlus or the XDA rom thread. I believe Oxygen updater app will give you the rom also, but I've never used it.
Edit: just read your post again and I'm confused: what rom exactly are you looking for?
This thread is about ending up on 11.0.12.12.KB05AA
And if you're looking for that one you'll find it in https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/updates-thread.4188149/post-86165983

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