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Oneplus 6 (A6000)

Hi there,
I'm kind of new and I'm not really a huge phone person but I'm giving this a shot! I just got my OnePlus 6, and the guy I bought it from gave me an "A6000" one. It does not have Google or anything and in the thingy it says it's called Hydrogen OS. I'm extremely confused.
I read it's supposed to have Oxygen OS. Can someone walk me through what I am supposed to do, step by step (simple please!) to get from this confusing Hydrogen OS to Oxygen OS? I wasn't expecting this at all...

curtjoe said:
Hi there,
I'm kind of new and I'm not really a huge phone person but I'm giving this a shot! I just got my OnePlus 6, and the guy I bought it from gave me an "A6000" one. It does not have Google or anything and in the thingy it says it's called Hydrogen OS. I'm extremely confused.
I read it's supposed to have Oxygen OS. Can someone walk me through what I am supposed to do, step by step (simple please!) to get from this confusing Hydrogen OS to Oxygen OS? I wasn't expecting this at all...
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A6000 is supposed to have Hydrogen OS on it, as it is meant for the Asian market. Go get your money back, and punt the guy who sold you that square between the legs.
Now there is a way to put OxygenOS on it, follow guides for unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP, and then flash OxygenOS in TWRP (and then punt the guy who sold you this phone between the legs again for selling you a phone that you had to go through all this with)

tabletalker7 said:
A6000 is supposed to have Hydrogen OS on it, as it is meant for the Asian market. Go get your money back, and punt the guy who sold you that square between the legs.
Now there is a way to put OxygenOS on it, follow guides for unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP, and then flash OxygenOS in TWRP (and then punt the guy who sold you this phone between the legs again for selling you a phone that you had to go through all this with)
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Oh my god what the... I'M SO LOST

curtjoe said:
Oh my god what the... I'M SO LOST
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Where are you from?

tabletalker7 said:
Where are you from?
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Canada. Vancouver. British Columbia.
???

curtjoe said:
Canada. Vancouver. British Columbia.
???
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Ok. The A6000 was not made for your market (where did you find this thing anyway). If returning it is at all possible you should do so.

tabletalker7 said:
Ok. The A6000 was not made for your market (where did you find this thing anyway). If returning it is at all possible you should do so.
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It's too late. I did check and it works on my carrier, Public Mobile, but I would really like it to work properly with Oxygen OS

curtjoe said:
It's too late. I did check and it works on my carrier, Public Mobile, but I would really like it to work properly with Oxygen OS
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Then you need to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP, and flash OxygenOS in TWRP.

tabletalker7 said:
Then you need to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP, and flash OxygenOS in TWRP.
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Is TWRP necessary?

tabletalker7 said:
Then you need to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP, and flash OxygenOS in TWRP.
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After flashing Oxygen OS, will I be able to update simply OTA via the System Update built into Oxygen OS when updates come out?

curtjoe said:
After flashing Oxygen OS, will I be able to update simply OTA via the System Update built into Oxygen OS when updates come out?
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Better idea. I can't believe I forgot about fastboot roms (sorry about that). Unlock the bootloader, and use the fastboot roms for OxygenOS. That will be easier and yes it will update through OTA afterwards

tabletalker7 said:
Better idea. I can't believe I forgot about fastboot roms (sorry about that). Unlock the bootloader, and use the fastboot roms for OxygenOS. That will be easier and yes it will update through OTA afterwards
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Directions please? I get how to unlock the bootloader but how do I fastboot roms?

curtjoe said:
Directions please? I get how to unlock the bootloader but how do I fastboot roms?
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In the guides section there is a posting for stock fastboot roms. Download the one you want - if you are Android pie I suggest staying on pie here - unzip the download and run flash-all.bat. More in depth instructions will be found in the posting with the download. It is super easy.

Hydrogen os to OOS

Hello guys, i bought my oneplus 7 pro from china and it comes with hydrogen os and i am trying to get rid of it.
I already tried to download the official package from OnePlus website and i tried to flash it using the recovery but it gives a pop up saying that i can't downgrade.
could anyone suggest me a good way to switch to oxygen os ??
Thanks in advance!!

Probably it's because they listed a lower version there.
Head to https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/oneplus-7-pro-global-repo-oxygen-os-t3930585
Download the latest zip and use the local upgrade method.

JJay666 said:
Probably it's because they listed a lower version there.
Head to https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/oneplus-7-pro-global-repo-oxygen-os-t3930585
Download the latest zip and use the local upgrade method.
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I have tried to flash the latest version of GM21AA and GM21BA but i still face the same issue, even though hydrogen os is on version 9.5.3.GM21!
do you have any idea why i get the same issue ?

AhmedTaani96 said:
I have tried to flash the latest version of GM21AA and GM21BA but i still face the same issue, even though hydrogen os is on version 9.5.3.GM21!
do you have any idea why i get the same issue ?
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Use fastboot mode : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-7-pro-t3931424
Will definitely work

convert it with the international firmware converter

JJay666 said:
Use fastboot mode : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-7-pro-t3931424
Will definitely work
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I was checking the thread but i did not see anyone tried this method to change from hydrogen to oxygen, so i'm a bit confused whether to try it or not

joemossjr said:
convert it with the international firmware converter
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how to do that ?
could you share with me the method or the link, thank you!

AhmedTaani96 said:
I was checking the thread but i did not see anyone tried this method to change from hydrogen to oxygen, so i'm a bit confused whether to try it or not
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/oneplus-6-how-to-rebrand-device-t3852271
Usually flashing the stock zip via the systems updater should work but i guess if it doesn't then download the fastboot version and try.

JJay666 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/oneplus-6-how-to-rebrand-device-t3852271
Usually flashing the stock zip via the systems updater should work but i guess if it doesn't then download the fastboot version and try.
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okay i will try, hopefully it will not brick the device.

AhmedTaani96 said:
okay i will try, hopefully it will not brick the device.
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Good luck, pretty sure it will be fine

JJay666 said:
Good luck, pretty sure it will be fine
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Thanks mate, i hope so

AhmedTaani96 said:
Thanks mate, i hope so
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If you're on a newer version of hydrogen, you need to unlock bootloader to go to a lower version. Dont forget. But might be better to wait for the next update of OSS and then flash internally. To be safe. Im rather new with oneplus too

JJay666 said:
If you're on a newer version of hydrogen, you need to unlock bootloader to go to a lower version. Dont forget. But might be better to wait for the next update of OSS and then flash internally. To be safe. Im rather new with oneplus too
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i already unlocked the bootloader, but i don't want to risk everything so i will just wait for the newer update.

I have a follow up question. I might be wrong at any step so please correct me if I am.
From what I remember, during first boot of android people are supposed to log into their google account. So if I end up flashing OOS by local update option, will they ask me to log into my google account? I'm still in China and I don't know if I can actually skip that step and keep using my phone (log into google accounts later on after I connect to my VPN).
I don't want to risk changing OS and not being able to use my phone until I leave China.

Hoxter said:
I have a follow up question. I might be wrong at any step so please correct me if I am.
From what I remember, during first boot of android people are supposed to log into their google account. So if I end up flashing OOS by local update option, will they ask me to log into my google account? I'm still in China and I don't know if I can actually skip that step and keep using my phone (log into google accounts later on after I connect to my VPN).
I don't want to risk changing OS and not being able to use my phone until I leave China.
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Yes you can, take out SIM and do not sign in to wifi and just skip it. BTW which VPN are you using? DM me please

Hoxter said:
I have a follow up question. I might be wrong at any step so please correct me if I am.
From what I remember, during first boot of android people are supposed to log into their google account. So if I end up flashing OOS by local update option, will they ask me to log into my google account? I'm still in China and I don't know if I can actually skip that step and keep using my phone (log into google accounts later on after I connect to my VPN).
I don't want to risk changing OS and not being able to use my phone until I leave China.
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Lucky you, how did you install OOS i think you did not update hydrogen os and you were able to install OOS.
BTW are you in Tianjin ?? i am living there..

AhmedTaani96 said:
Lucky you, how did you install OOS i think you did not update hydrogen os and you were able to install OOS.
BTW are you in Tianjin ?? i am living there..
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So far I did not install OOS. My H2OS is too fresh and I still need to wait a bit for new OOS updates. However I'm getting 2nd one for my grandfather tomorrow and I'll check how it goes then.
Yes, I'm in TJ.

Hoxter said:
So far I did not install OOS. My H2OS is too fresh and I still need to wait a bit for new OOS updates. However I'm getting 2nd one for my grandfather tomorrow and I'll check how it goes then.
Yes, I'm in TJ.
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Finally, I managed to install OOS and it is amazing.
I am studying in Tianjin but I just left for my summer holiday.

oxygen updater not working -- rooted - tmobile version

Hey all,
I just rooted my phone this morning and trying to launch the oxygen updater app. See screenshot.
NOTE'. I used the euro build boot image and used magisk to create a patched image.
Guys, chime in here.

The updater doesn't support the tmo variant. It supports all the others just not tmo
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You can change what device it is under the settings so I'd suggest changing it to the version you used for rooting

sameog said:
Hey all,
I just rooted my phone this morning and trying to launch the oxygen updater app. See screenshot.
NOTE'. I used the euro build boot image and used magisk to create a patched image.
Guys, chime in here.
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It never supports the T-Mobile phones. The built in update system is different in T-Mobile firmware and won't allow for the local upgrade to use it. You can still change your model in the Oxygen Updater settings to the EU version (the standard OnePlus 8T non-EU doesn't have a full update file available yet). But even if you download the EU firmware file, you can't just install it straight from the phone. However, there is a working conversion method using Fastboot though, at this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/guide-tmo-variant-conversion-t4188491/
Sent from my OnePlus 8T using XDA Labs

stmims1124 said:
It never supports the T-Mobile phones. The built in update system is different in T-Mobile firmware and won't allow for the local upgrade to use it. You can still change your model in the Oxygen Updater settings to the EU version (the standard OnePlus 8T non-EU doesn't have a full update file available yet). But even if you download the EU firmware file, you can't just install it straight from the phone. However, there is a working conversion method using Fastboot though, at this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/guide-tmo-variant-conversion-t4188491/
Sent from my OnePlus 8T using XDA Labs
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Hey there and getting back to you.
I uninstalled and re-installed the oxygen updater app. Upon setup, I selected the EU version and granted root access. App still saw the tmobile build.
Back to the drawing board....

sameog said:
Hey there and getting back to you.
I uninstalled and re-installed the oxygen updater app. Upon setup, I selected the EU version and granted root access. App still saw the tmobile build.
Back to the drawing board....
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Just had another idea. I figure this was on one of the threads but I forgot to bookmark it. Here's my idea:
I have msm'ed back to tmobile stock.
I have extracted the euro build payload using python (It took a minute to figure it out)
Burning question: Is there way to flash to euro build on my t-mobile branded phone?
I have everything, phone-wise, already backed up on flash drives and hard drive.
Please tell me what you think and share this amongst the other devs., please.:good:

sameog said:
Just had another idea. I figure this was on one of the threads but I forgot to bookmark it. Here's my idea:
I have msm'ed back to tmobile stock.
I have extracted the euro build payload using python (It took a minute to figure it out)
Burning question: Is there way to flash to euro build on my t-mobile branded phone?
I have everything, phone-wise, already backed up on flash drives and hard drive.
Please tell me what you think and share this amongst the other devs., please.:good:
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Yes the instructions are in the conversion thread. It requires bootloader to be unlocked which requires sim to be unlocked. Results are varied a bit but its a matter of actually following the instructions. It worked flawlessly for me and i even made the script for linux.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/guide-tmo-variant-conversion-t4188491
Sent from my OnePlus8T using XDA Labs

sameog said:
Just had another idea. I figure this was on one of the threads but I forgot to bookmark it. Here's my idea:
I have msm'ed back to tmobile stock.
I have extracted the euro build payload using python (It took a minute to figure it out)
Burning question: Is there way to flash to euro build on my t-mobile branded phone?
I have everything, phone-wise, already backed up on flash drives and hard drive.
Please tell me what you think and share this amongst the other devs., please.:good:
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That's what the link he posted was... The tmobile to other variants conversion.
Sent from my OnePlus 8T using XDA Labs

jwarrior319 said:
Yes the instructions are in the conversion thread. It requires bootloader to be unlocked which requires sim to be unlocked. Results are varied a bit but its a matter of actually following the instructions. It worked flawlessly for me and i even made the script for linux.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/guide-tmo-variant-conversion-t4188491
Sent from my OnePlus8T using XDA Labs
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Yes, my bootloader and sim are both unlocked. I saw 2 scripts out there: one was a .bat file (I posted that huge text summary from the euro build after I extracted thre payload) and other file was a .sh file.
<sigh of exasperation> I'm going to take a step back before I royally brick my phone.

Cyberpunk 2077 Phone with OxygenOS

Cyberpunk 2077 phone arrived today. It appears the exporter had flashed a OxygenOS (Global/KB05AA) ROM on the phone, without the goodies in-tact (boot animation/live wallpapers/etc.). Performing an OTA update through the settings menu results in the phone being stuck at boot animation. On reboot, the boot animation changes from the stock Oneplus animation, to the cyberpunk one (which is stuck).
I have resolved this by performing a factory reset through recovery mode, which puts me back on the previous OOS version. However, it does not appear to be possible to update in the phone's current state. I was curious if others had experienced this, and what the best approach would be to either restore the original Cyberpunk H2OS, or continue using stock OxygenOS. OTA updates are preferable. Happy to share any of the goodies.
Solution:
Restored the phone back to its original state, with HydrogenOS and Cyberpunk assets - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=84016539&postcount=12
Still trying to get Google Apps/Services.

Cyberpunk version
Hello.
I experienced bootloop when trying to update with 11.0.4.5KB05AA. Meaning, could not go through to update unless switching back to Hydrogen stock or another build Oxygen os based on EU or India.
No local upgrade inside the current when looking at the system update. No such option. Also, when on stock recovery, could not reach internal storage as to flash other compatible rom.
Technically, tried to resolve but not feel confident to pursue despite thinking of need to unlock the bootloader and etc...
What a hassle!
OniAraAra said:
Cyberpunk 2077 phone arrived today. It appears the exporter had flashed a OxygenOS (Global/KB05AA) ROM on the phone, without the goodies in-tact (boot animation/live wallpapers/etc.). Performing an OTA update through the settings menu results in the phone being stuck at boot animation. On reboot, the boot animation changes from the stock Oneplus animation, to the cyberpunk one (which is stuck).
I have resolved this by performing a factory reset through recovery mode, which puts me back on the previous OOS version. However, it does not appear to be possible to update in the phone's current state. I was curious if others had experienced this, and what the best approach would be to either restore the original Cyberpunk H2OS, or continue using stock OxygenOS. OTA updates are preferable. Happy to share any of the goodies.
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Salam.Husin said:
Hello.
I experienced bootloop when trying to update with 11.0.4.5KB05AA. Meaning, could not go through to update unless switching back to Hydrogen stock or another build Oxygen os based on EU or India.
No local upgrade inside the current when looking at the system update. No such option. Also, when on stock recovery, could not reach internal storage as to flash other compatible rom.
Technically, tried to resolve but not feel confident to pursue despite thinking of need to unlock the bootloader and etc...
What a hassle!
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Try the hydrogen unbrick tool. what else do you have to lose?
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014

Unbrick tool
Doing this via stock recovery? Oh yeah, got to deal with the PC. How I wish if I could execute without involving PC... If I am incorrectly understood what you meant, please correct me...
g96818 said:
Try the hydrogen unbrick tool. what else do you have to lose?
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014
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Salam.Husin said:
Doing this via stock recovery? Oh yeah, got to deal with the PC. How I wish if I could execute without involving PC... If I am incorrectly understood what you meant, please correct me...
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Yes, need pc.
Hope it works. I don't have cyberpunk, but you can't make it any worse.
instructions here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180837

I spoke with a Oneplus support member earlier, but this is supposedly a confirmed issue and they will be pushing an update. Unsure if they misunderstood, or it's standard for them to support non-supported devices running Oxygen. In the mean time I have restored/left the phone on the original KB05AA that it came with.
[Support Agent]
I have check with my team regarding your issue.
[Support Agent]
We have already highlighted this issue to the concerned team they are working to resolve your issue.
[Support Agent]
You will get one auto update then you can able to update the OTA.

g96818 said:
Yes, need pc.
Hope it works. I don't have cyberpunk, but you can't make it any worse.
instructions here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180837
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I used MSM Download Tool for giggles, which proceeded without error. However, after running update I still end up with a bootloop, with the cyberpunk boot animation.

OniAraAra said:
I used MSM Download Tool for giggles, which proceeded without error. However, after running update I still end up with a bootloop, with the cyberpunk boot animation.
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That sucks. I'm out of ideas.

OniAraAra said:
I used MSM Download Tool for giggles, which proceeded without error. However, after running update I still end up with a bootloop, with the cyberpunk boot animation.
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Try to format /data and wipe cache thru Recovery

Steve0007 said:
Try to format /data and wipe cache thru Recovery
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I've done that, both before and after MSM Download, as well as after OTA update. Still results in the Cyberpunk boot loop. Supposedly the MSM tool has a boot.img, which leaves the question why the Cyberpunk animation is still there.

I managed to get to 11.0.4.5 by using the MSM download tool here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180837
OTA update to 11.0.5.6 still results in a boot loop, with the original cyberpunk animation. I'll be trying to use the HydrogenOS MSM Download, to see if that has different results.

g96818 said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=320230
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Using the MSM tool above worked, and restored the phone to it's original state (with HydrogenOS and all cyberpunk assets).
The tool uses the instructions below, which will enable you to revert your Cyberpunk Edition phone from OxygenOS to HydrogenOS:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180837

OniAraAra said:
Using the MSM tool above worked, and restored the phone to it's original state (with HydrogenOS and all cyberpunk assets).
The tool uses the instructions below, which will enable you to revert your 2077 phone from OxygenOS to HydrogenOS:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180837
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Does this work for the T-Mobile version

Exathi said:
Does this work for the T-Mobile version
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Hell no
Use this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180981

Exathi said:
Does this work for the T-Mobile version
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Use this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8t/how-to/op8t-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4180981
Reason being is that the factory images are different and you don't want to risk hard-bricking your phone. Believe me, I've tried. I did it once and MSM failed.

Exathi said:
Does this work for the T-Mobile version
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No. This is the software for the Chinese phones (KB2000). You will not get the Cyberpunk files by doing that, either.

Msm tool
That's the point! How to get rid off totally and permanently cyberpunk animation which till now I have no idea any resources to refer to and how to resolve.
Mine, still stuck at 11.0.4.5 version. Got an incremental update of 11.0.5.6 but unfortunately, the cyberpunk animation is still there, haunting me! Got to reset everything to go back which is not so cool at all!
OniAraAra said:
I've done that, both before and after MSM Download, as well as after OTA update. Still results in the Cyberpunk boot loop. Supposedly the MSM tool has a boot.img, which leaves the question why the Cyberpunk animation is still there.
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Salam.Husin said:
That's the point! How to get rid off totally and permanently cyberpunk animation which till now I have no idea any resources to refer to and how to resolve.
Mine, still stuck at 11.0.4.5 version. Got an incremental update of 11.0.5.6 but unfortunately, the cyberpunk animation is still there, haunting me! Got to reset everything to go back which is not so cool at all!
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I ended up changing over to HydrogenOS. Will be rooting it and flashing Google Apps.
From my understanding, there is confliction with the OTA updates for OxygenOS - since this is a different phone.

OniAraAra said:
I ended up changing over to HydrogenOS. Will be rooting it and flashing Google Apps.
From my understanding, there is confliction with the OTA updates for OxygenOS - since this is a different phone.
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Does google assistant work

Exathi said:
Does google assistant work
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There's no custom recovery available yet, so as far as I know it isn't possible to flash gapps right now.

ADB and 8T

Okay... I've been searching all over the net for this problem and I keep getting posts that skirt the issue. At least, that's what it seems. So I will begin and you can decide... and thanks for whatever info you can throw my way.
Brand new OnePlus 8T. I want to root it. Duh. So, Got the Tiny ADB and Fastboot package and all the rest, but the issue is with unlocking the bootloader. Other problems may appear later, but this is the issue now.
So, connect phone to PC (Windows 8.1) and the only way that ABD recognizes my phone is when the USB prefs are set to 'No Data Transfer". Yes, I have installed the proper drivers from the phone. So, when the 'No Data Transfer' is selected, ADB recognizes the phone and will issue the command, ABD Reboot Bootloader and the phone reboots to the bootloader. Nice! Unfortunately, it appears that once the phone has booted to the bootloader, it has changed the USB Prefs and now ADB and fastboot do not see the phone. Obviously this sucks. And here is the problem. As far as I know, I have ticked off on all the proper settings. USB Debugging, etc. No joy!
I found a post elsewhere that showed how to set the default USB mode and that didn't work either. My experience has been that ADB used to see the phone under the 'File Transfer' and PTP options before, but it doesn't now. I can't explain this.
So, pretty frustrated. This shouldn't be so bloody difficult. It's only a couple of commands and I have done this with other phones in the past so it's not like I have no previous experience. But I have already wasted way too much time here this go around. Anyone have an answer? I'll be your best friend!!
Thanks all..
R

Try nother USB C cable. Some not able to handle data.

rogerebert said:
Try nother USB C cable. Some not able to handle data.
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Thanks man... ya, I did try that to no avail.. but.. the fact that the original command works.. well. Don't think that is the problem, but thank you for taking the time to consider my problem. Cheers!

Ran Doid said:
Thanks man... ya, I did try that to no avail.. but.. the fact that the original command works.. well. Don't think that is the problem, but thank you for taking the time to consider my problem. Cheers!
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I had to install drivers for both ADB and bootloader mode. I documented what I did here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...t-fastbootd-driver-guide-for-windows.4282241/

BillGoss said:
I had to install drivers for both ADB and bootloader mode. I documented what I did here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...t-fastbootd-driver-guide-for-windows.4282241/
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Hey Thanks, Bill. I"ll give this a whirl and see how it goes. I'll report back after. Cheers!

Ok, that appears to have solved the driver problem. I was able to finally unlock the bootloader and flash twrp. Now it is stuck in a boot loop.. fun fun!
I had been following this guide
How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8T and Root it
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8T (codename: instantnoodle/kebab) was launched in the year April and October 2020 with Android 10 and 11 respectively. Recently
www.getdroidtips.com
to root my 8T, but it appears that this fellow was missing some info? I take it ya can't just flash twrp to recovery like usual. The picture is slowly coming together.. much more complex than the last few times I have rooted phones.
So I assume that flashing twrp writes over the stock recovery.. and that leads to this crashdump mode popping up. To fix this, I will need the stock recovery.img and flash that back into place? Feel free to chime in and thanks in advance!
R

Ran Doid said:
Ok, that appears to have solved the driver problem. I was able to finally unlock the bootloader and flash twrp. Now it is stuck in a boot loop.. fun fun!
I had been following this guide
How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8T and Root it
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8T (codename: instantnoodle/kebab) was launched in the year April and October 2020 with Android 10 and 11 respectively. Recently
www.getdroidtips.com
to root my 8T, but it appears that this fellow was missing some info? I take it ya can't just flash twrp to recovery like usual. The picture is slowly coming together.. much more complex than the last few times I have rooted phones.
So I assume that flashing twrp writes over the stock recovery.. and that leads to this crashdump mode popping up. To fix this, I will need the stock recovery.img and flash that back into place? Feel free to chime in and thanks in advance!
R
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Flashing TWRP doesn't cause CrashDumps. They happen when you try to boot the system and something's not right.
You could try changing slots and then rebooting. That sometimes works (depending on what else you've done). You can do this in either TWRP or bootloader.
PS: if you use the reply button, then I'll be advised that you've posted a reply. Otherwise you'll have to wait until the next time I look to see if there's new posts in a thread.

BillGoss said:
Flashing TWRP doesn't cause CrashDumps. They happen when you try to boot the system and something's not right.
You could try changing slots and then rebooting. That sometimes works (depending on what else you've done). You can do this in either TWRP or bootloader.
PS: if you use the reply button, then I'll be advised that you've posted a reply. Otherwise you'll have to wait until the next time I look to see if there's new posts in a thread.
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Alrighty! Changing the slots did bring the phone back and it is now booting properly. But if I try to boot into recovery, it fails and goes to crashdump. Any ideas? Bad twrp image??

Ran Doid said:
Alrighty! Changing the slots did bring the phone back and it is now booting properly. But if I try to boot into recovery, it fails and goes to crashdump. Any ideas? Bad twrp image??
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Sorry, I've no idea about that. Try flashing TWRP again.

BillGoss said:
Sorry, I've no idea about that. Try flashing TWRP again.
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Okay, well.. I'll have to figure it out then. Thanks much, Bill. Appreciate your help. Happy Holidays!

Hi guys, to root the 8T it's by magisk_patched.img via magisk manager, not twrp (it's old school),
Root FR (sorry a'm frenche, and better explain to me.)
since Android 11 twrp is less good ...

Mickade said:
Hi guys, to root the 8T it's by magisk_patched.img via magisk manager, not twrp (it's old school),
Root FR (sorry a'm frenche, and better explain to me.)
since Android 11 twrp is less good ...
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What I like about TWRP is that I can do things without needing a PC. So rooting, back up and restore, install new ROMs, ...
And now, with version 3.6.0, TWRP works well on Android 11

BillGoss said:
What I like about TWRP is that I can do things without needing a PC. So rooting, back up and restore, install new ROMs, ...
And now, with version 3.6.0, TWRP works well on Android 11
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Yes, that works,
but don't be surprised to have instabilities in the ROM!
I already had some,
by magisk patch it's more cleaner,
But you are a big boy.
Good luck,

Mickade said:
Yes, that works,
but don't be surprised to have instabilities in the ROM!
I already had some,
by magisk patch it's more cleaner,
But you are a big boy.
Good luck,
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Lol!
I've been using Magisk and TWRP for years, so I'm not only a "big boy" but also an "old dog".

BillGoss said:
Lol!
I've been using Magisk and TWRP for years, so I'm not only a "big boy" but also an "old dog".
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that's not the problem to use it for years,
myself with android 10, I was using it, I was already using magisk in 2015, on my Sony z5c (with lineage 7.0.2/ base is the ROM Orange Telecom owner... )
but since Android 11, the data decryption is no longer the same.
just the 30 second twrp boot, I don't really like it, so restored a system with something like that ... lol
Magisk is the best Root solution!
I like this!
Since the magisk_patched has become root's solution, to A11.
an old dog!!
You like croquettes and the mash?
Thx,

Mickade said:
that's not the problem to use it for years,
myself with android 10, I was using it, I was already using magisk in 2015, on my Sony z5c (with lineage 7.0.2/ base is the ROM Orange Telecom owner... )
but since Android 11, the data decryption is no longer the same.
just the 30 second twrp boot, I don't really like it, so restored a system with something like that ... lol
Magisk is the best Root solution!
I like this!
Since the magisk_patched has become root's solution, to A11.
an old dog!!
You like croquettes and the mash?
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If they could fix the interminable start up time for TWRP that would be brilliant. But I believe the problem is with a file system check rather than the actual decryption which is quite fast.
Sorry, croquettes and mash aren't in my menu. But empanadas - absolutely!

Sorry, I had to leave this for a day or so, but I am back. BillGoss, looking at the guide I posted a link to earlier, would you say that guide is acceptable or are there issues with it? Theoretically that is? And does it depend on what build you are using?
Or if you know of a better process and files, please feel free to point me at it.
Many thanks
R

Ran Doid said:
Sorry, I had to leave this for a day or so, but I am back. BillGoss, looking at the guide I posted a link to earlier, would you say that guide is acceptable or are there issues with it? Theoretically that is? And does it depend on what build you are using?
Or if you know of a better process and files, please feel free to point me at it.
Many thanks
R
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Sorry, I have no interest in checking out non-XDA guides. We have enough (too many?) of them on XDA as it is.

BillGoss said:
Sorry, I have no interest in checking out non-XDA guides. We have enough (too many?) of them on XDA as it is.
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There-in why I asked if you might point me at something reliable. But I guess not...
Thanks anyway..

Mickade said:
Hi guys, to root the 8T it's by magisk_patched.img via magisk manager, not twrp (it's old school),
Root FR (sorry a'm frenche, and better explain to me.)
since Android 11 twrp is less good ...
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Actually a trick you can use is in twrp if you have the magisk APK change the ext to zip and install in twrp it patches the boot img for you in right slot so you don't have to pull img from phone