[Q] Complete guide about how to apply OTAs on rooted devices - OnePlus Nord Questions & Answers

Hey
I'm very confused on how to apply OTAs on a rooted device.
Can anyone write a nicely detailed guide on how to perform this kind of update? The guide linked in the Magisk repo does not seem to be working.
My problem is that the system detects the OEM unlock and it wants me to perform a full update anyway.
Last question: what if I download and install the full OTA: will it wipe my system and relock the bootloader?

(1) Download and install the OTA (will be a full 2.x GB download as it detects unlocked bootloader)
(2) Do not reboot after update
(3) Go to Magisk Manager > Install > Install > Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)
(4) Reboot
the bootloader will remain unlocked and root will be preserved..

My procedure:
I use Oxygen updater.
- choose full updates in Oxygen updater
- download update, don't install
- disable all running modules in magisk manager, reboot
- go to settings/update, install local upgrade
- don't reboot after installation
- go to magisk manager and install normally, do this again but to inactive slot (maybe only the last part is necessary)
- reboot
- install your magisk modules again

Thank you guys <3

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.11 OTA Update Issue

Alright, I have tried just about everything and keep running into the same roadblock so I am going to post here and see if someone has an idea of what is going on and how to work around it. I will outline each method used below as detailed as I can. I'm currently on 9.5.9 and looking to upgrade to .11. I'm currently on Slot B.
First Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Downloaded .11 OTA from OnePlus Updater
3.) Installed locally via System Updates
4.) Installed TWRP A/B Retention Script in Magisk
5.) Magisk OTA install to inactive slot
6.) Reboot
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. I reboot to slot b and try again.
Second Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Downloaded .11 OTA from OnePlus Updater
3.) Reboot to TWRP
4.) Flash ROM
5.) Flash TWRP installer
6.) Reboot recovery
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. I reboot to slot b and try again.
Third Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Download / Install via system updates message to upgrade to .10
4.) Installed TWRP A/B Retention Script in Magisk
5.) Magisk OTA install to inactive slot
6.) Reboot
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. Upon rebooting to slot b I at least got a notification that the update had failed and to enter repair mode to attempt again, however, I decided to not do this yet to avoid issues with breaking root / TWRP.
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As you can see... I am getting to the point of rebooting to recovery in the new slot but am unable to do anything in terms of flashing ROM > TWRP > Magisk to update both slots or do anything in the new slot. I'm almost assuming a clean ROM flash, flash TWRP / Magisk might fix any issues but I want to prod you all first for a solution before I go with the nuclear option.
i.Design said:
Alright, I have tried just about everything and keep running into the same roadblock so I am going to post here and see if someone has an idea of what is going on and how to work around it. I will outline each method used below as detailed as I can. I'm currently on 9.5.9 and looking to upgrade to .11. I'm currently on Slot B.
First Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Downloaded .11 OTA from OnePlus Updater
3.) Installed locally via System Updates
4.) Installed TWRP A/B Retention Script in Magisk
5.) Magisk OTA install to inactive slot
6.) Reboot
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. I reboot to slot b and try again.
Second Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Downloaded .11 OTA from OnePlus Updater
3.) Reboot to TWRP
4.) Flash ROM
5.) Flash TWRP installer
6.) Reboot recovery
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. I reboot to slot b and try again.
Third Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Download / Install via system updates message to upgrade to .10
4.) Installed TWRP A/B Retention Script in Magisk
5.) Magisk OTA install to inactive slot
6.) Reboot
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. Upon rebooting to slot b I at least got a notification that the update had failed and to enter repair mode to attempt again, however, I decided to not do this yet to avoid issues with breaking root / TWRP.
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As you can see... I am getting to the point of rebooting to recovery in the new slot but am unable to do anything in terms of flashing ROM > TWRP > Magisk to update both slots or do anything in the new slot. I'm almost assuming a clean ROM flash, flash TWRP / Magisk might fix any issues but I want to prod you all first for a solution before I go with the nuclear option.
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First method was the right method. But don't flash the ab retention script. Flash the file in system update then go to magisk and flash to inactive slot. Reboot after that and when you boot back up flash the twrp installer in magisk and reflash root and reboot to recovery to verify its there.
joemossjr said:
First method was the right method. But don't flash the ab retention script. Flash the file in system update then go to magisk and flash to inactive slot. Reboot after that and when you boot back up flash the twrp installer in magisk and reflash root and reboot to recovery to verify its there.
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I'm assuming you mean flash TWRP installer via Magisk once rebooted? I just want to make certain before trying again.
i.Design said:
I'm assuming you mean flash TWRP installer via Magisk once rebooted? I just want to make certain before trying again.
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Yes
joemossjr said:
Yes
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This didn't work. I was able to at least see my storage now and installed OTA via TWRP > TWRP installer > Magisk to update Slot B now I'm having the same issue in both slots.
there has to be something else up with your device. I would try a clean flash with magisk or try the latest magisk canary build.
I have downloaded the 11 update via OxygenUpdater using VPN (Location is set to France)
Since i diden't get the update on my real location.
Rebooted to TWRP->Flashed 11 update->Flashed TWRP->Rebooted to TWRP>Flashed Magisk>Flashed Kernel>Rebooted to System.
Everything seems to be working.
Try this simple and straight forward method,
Download the full zip 9.5.11, not the update zip but full zip,
Transfer to phone storage,
wipe only dalvik cache and data, DO NOT WIPE SYSTEM OR VENDOR, OR INTERNAL STORAGE,
Flash the oos zip,
Flash twrp, Reboot recovery,
Flash oos zip file again followed by twrp,
Reboot recovery,
Flash magisk 19.3,
Now Reboot system,
Do not click on any slots in twrp let the system select the appropriate slot, system will take some time to boot also will Reboot itself, but will boot eventually,
hope this helps, cheers.
How this helps, worked for me, I don't have T-Mobile version
i.Design said:
Alright, I have tried just about everything and keep running into the same roadblock so I am going to post here and see if someone has an idea of what is going on and how to work around it. I will outline each method used below as detailed as I can. I'm currently on 9.5.9 and looking to upgrade to .11. I'm currently on Slot B.
First Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Downloaded .11 OTA from OnePlus Updater
3.) Installed locally via System Updates
4.) Installed TWRP A/B Retention Script in Magisk
5.) Magisk OTA install to inactive slot
6.) Reboot
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. I reboot to slot b and try again.
Second Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Downloaded .11 OTA from OnePlus Updater
3.) Reboot to TWRP
4.) Flash ROM
5.) Flash TWRP installer
6.) Reboot recovery
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. I reboot to slot b and try again.
Third Method:
1.) Disabled all Magisk modules / themes etc
2.) Download / Install via system updates message to upgrade to .10
4.) Installed TWRP A/B Retention Script in Magisk
5.) Magisk OTA install to inactive slot
6.) Reboot
Result: Reboots to TWRP in the new slot but no pin number is requested and no files showing under Install, cannot reboot to system. Upon rebooting to slot b I at least got a notification that the update had failed and to enter repair mode to attempt again, however, I decided to not do this yet to avoid issues with breaking root / TWRP.
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As you can see... I am getting to the point of rebooting to recovery in the new slot but am unable to do anything in terms of flashing ROM > TWRP > Magisk to update both slots or do anything in the new slot. I'm almost assuming a clean ROM flash, flash TWRP / Magisk might fix any issues but I want to prod you all first for a solution before I go with the nuclear option.
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OP7PRO, stock ROM, stock kernel
This has been ABSOLUTELY working for me and how i was used doing it back in the days..
*After switching off all modules in Magisk and do a system reboot to apply this..
(Do I have to mention it's probably best, when updating to disable any password/fingerprint protection when rebooting AFTER FLASHING OTA, TWRP and Magisk in recovery?)
*I didn't use local update setting.
*What's on in developer options?
-OEM Unlock allowed
-Advanced reboot
-USB Debugging
*Don't know if having these developer settings otherwise would interfere, I just try to write it down as specific as of how i did this.
*Also: I didn't even bother looking at A/B partitioning and where to install what, please correct me if i could be wrong, but using this method worked for me and also when installing TWRP zip in recovery, the log showed A/B sloth solution success when installing.
*Not using substratum themes etc., but I want to say it's probably best to go as clean as you can anyway, since you can always go back being beautiful afterwards I guess?
So try remember where you left off being a makeup loving customiser and momentary revert being as clean as possible.. at least for maybe 20 minutes okay?
How I did it:
-Download the OTA update zip on your phone (full update file zip just shy of 2 Gb) using oxygen updater app in Google playstore.
(Don't install the systemsoftware zip from the oxygen updater once downloaded), you're going to install the systemsoftware.zip in TWRP recovery as opposed to update via Magisk to install the new systemsoftware).
-Download TWRP (INSTALLER!!) have this ZIP on phone (Find it by reading some posts about TWRP Installer zip or use link below)
*I used: twrp-installer-3.3.1-4-guacamole.zip
https://dl.twrp.me/guacamole/ (for TWRP zip)
-Download Magisk zip
*I used: Magisk-v19.3.zip
(So far 3 zip files, have them somewhere pretty obvious on your phone)
-Boot into recovery (I did this by using this option in Magisk manager)
Then:
-Flash the update OTA ROM.zip (just shy of 2Gb)
*DON'T REBOOT*!!!!
-Go back in TWRP recovery menu, Flash TWRP Installer zip
-Still in TWRP recovery menu go back, Reboot to recovery
-Back in TWRP, flash Magisk zip
-Clear Dalvik cache (not sure if this is actually still needed)
-Reboot system normally, enable Magisk modules you want, reboot system...
Updated to 9.5.10 works
Updated to 9.5.11 works
Updated to 10.0.0 works
I can't find the full zip for 9511 anywhere
joemossjr said:
there has to be something else up with your device. I would try a clean flash with magisk or try the latest magisk canary build.
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I ended up having to reformat to deal with the encryption issue. After reformatting I was able to boot to slot b and am at .11 now!
I'm really hoping this ordeal fixed whatever the problem was so that future OTA's aren't this much of a headache. I'll keep the tips in mind. I'm just glad to have a working device at .11 with root even if I have to re-install all of my apps etc.
virtyx said:
I can't find the full zip for 9511 anywhere
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It's live on XDA frontpage.
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I think best update method is get full zip, do local upgrade, flash Magisk after OTA on inactive slot, reboot, flash TWRP installer via magisk and reflash magisk (direct method). Reboot and zero issues.
smariob said:
It's live on XDA frontpage.
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I think best update method is get full zip, do local upgrade, flash Magisk after OTA on inactive slot, reboot, flash TWRP installer via magisk and reflash magisk (direct method). Reboot and zero issues.
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just came up now
what i normally do is flash full zip
reboot
then reboot fastboot and boot twrp, then flash twrp then magisk.
i like the OS boot first time without twrp or magisk, just habit i guess
everything working fine, nightscape also
EDIT:
i think SWAP has been turned off in 9.5.11
it no longer displays in ElementalX app (with stock kernel)
What did I do wrong?
Someone help me shed some light. I'm not sure what I did wrong while updating using magisk.
So this is the steps I did.
1. Installed the OTA update
2. In magisk went to install to inactive slot (after OTA)
3. Then it went through the motions and restarted.
At the screen where you put the password in it shut down and then went to the stock recovery. Tried again, same thing. So after some panicking I did this.
Reflashed twrp via computer
Flashed the uninstall of magisk
Flashed twrp zip
Restarted it and everything is fine now. I just had to re-flash the modules which was quite annoying.
So what did I do wrong? Have I buggered up anything to do with the inactive slots or partitions?
I don't know why people have such difficulty?
1. Get the full zip via Oxygen Updater or some other method.
2. Do a local install vis the settings. DO NOT REBOOT.
3. Install Magisk via the "Install after OTA" from Magisk Manager.
4. Reboot
5. You will now have the slot rooted that you updated.
6. Run the local install again. This will install to the other slot. It will fail the first attempt. Do it again.
7. Install Magisk via the OTA option and reboot.
You have now updated both slots and rooted them.
If you would like TWRP or custom kernels, follow those instructions.
If you install TWRP, you MUST install Magisk in the same slot or you will get a boot loop for that slot.
That is the reason why I keep both slots at the same OS level and rooted with TWRP installed.
What country guys you are from that you are getting update? Im in USA and still got nothing.
netgar said:
What country guys you are from that you are getting update? Im in USA and still got nothing.
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Using oxygen updater, try disabling all.mods before checking for update. Or in oxygen updater settings, select advanced mode, and see if update is available.
Krsmqn said:
Using oxygen updater, try disabling all.mods before checking for update. Or in oxygen updater settings, select advanced mode, and see if update is available.
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By mods you mean magisk modules?
Update
Advanced option did the job. Updated with magisk and few magisk modules + few substratum themes.
Thx
netgar said:
By mods you mean magisk modules?
Update
Advanced option did the job. Updated with magisk and few magisk modules + few substratum themes.
Thx
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Yeah, meant magisk modules, sorry. But looks like you got it anyway. ?
All update methods to 11 failed.

[Guide][Root Magisk Only][OTA Compatible] Moto G6 Play

* Warranty is void
* I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone in mistaking anything specified here
* This guide requires intermediate knowledge
I'm posting this guide because I haven't found any special thread about it, and had to search multiple threads and websites to get a conclusion in how to root Magisk only (without flashing TWRP or any other custom recovery). Focused in not decrypting the phone, or modify any system partition for a full OTA compatibility.
Requirements:
* ADB/Fastboot & Motorola USB drivers installed - (PC)
* Unlocked bootloader - (Phone)
* Stock rom - (Phone)
* Magisk Manager (latest stable version installed on your phone)
* TWRP (compatible to the Moto G6 Play model) - please refer to this thread for more details. ***(Of course, you won't flash it!)
*** PLEASE! REFER TO THE UPDATES BELOW!!! ***
Tutorial:
1. Reboot to bootloader
2. Boot into downloaded TWRP using Fastboot code:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp_downloaded.img
(on TWRP ignore any password by canceling)
3. Backup stock boot image using:
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/platform/soc/7824900.sdhci/by-name/boot stockboot.img
4. Reboot system using ADB code:
Code:
adb reboot system
5. After rebooted, copy backed up stockboot.img to the phone internal memory
6. Install and open Magisk Manager, click [Instal] > [Install] > [Select and Patch a File] and select stockboot.img on internal memory.
7. After boot image patched, copy magisk_patched.img from phone Download folder to PC
8. Reboot to bootloader and flash magisk_patched.img to phone using Fastboot code:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
9. After done, reboot system using fastboot code:
Code:
fastboot reboot
10. All done! Open Magisk Manager and check root! For future OTA updates already rooted with Magisk, I recommend this post: https:// www. the custom droid .com/install-ota-update-rooted-android-device-guide/ - (remove spaces )
[UPDATE 1]
I've noticed that Moto G6 simply forces reboot system before update the device, if we go to restore images in Magisk to try it out tutorial post from 10., it'll simply be removed after that.
Even doing so and going ahead to update the device losing Magisk, and still have to back up once more the new updated boot image and patch it on Magisk following my guide above, I got a bootloop patching the newest OTA with Magisk 20.0 (latest).
After almost losing indefinitely root access, I got it done, downgrading Magisk to 19.3.
For doing so, download Magisk 19.3 zip file from GitHub repository and copy it to the SD Card, boot up into TWRP using fastboot (without flashing) then proceed as read-only, after that, install Magisk 19.3 zip file to patch the OTA updated boot image, then it's done. Root it's working properly without updating Magisk.
I don't know exactly why the latest Magisk it is breaking the OTA updated boot image... Whatever, it's a good approach to get root access back after the recent OTA!
I still need to check if this workaround will be working on new OTA's. That's it.
[UPDATE 2]
After recent update - January 2020, my rooting workaround supporting OTA is working properly as followed solution on UPDATE 1, above.
I didn't test using latest Magisk 20.3 apk due the bootloop when patching boot image in Magisk 20. Don't know if that bug has been fixed...
Updating Magisk after successfully rooted using solution above will not result in a bootloop, but I do recommend downgrade Magisk when new OTA is released.
Hello, thank you for this guide. I'm having trouble with the last step, as I also am having a bootloop with the boot image patched with the latest Magisk. Would you care to elaborate on how do I install Magisk 19.3? Since I boot TWRP, but cant find the Downloads folder from the phone, where I put the Magisk-v19.3.zip file. Cheers!
gabardal said:
Hello, thank you for this guide. I'm having trouble with the last step, as I also am having a bootloop with the boot image patched with the latest Magisk. Would you care to elaborate on how do I install Magisk 19.3? Since I boot TWRP, but cant find the Downloads folder from the phone, where I put the Magisk-v19.3.zip file. Cheers!
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First, if you have the actual boot backup, you'll need to flash it to fix bootloop.
Remember to boot into TWRP (without flashing) to flash it.
* Follow the samples above for the codes if necessary.
After fixing bootloop all you'll need to do is download the Magisk-v19.3.zip from “Magisk GitHub releases” and place it on the external sd card.
Then boot into TWRP (always without flashing) and flash the zip file using TWRP. (Remember to flash to boot image).
It'll simply patch your boot, after that, reboot, if successfully booted go check Magisk.

[Guide] How to update OP6 to OB3 Q with Magisk Root without TWRP

Hi!
This is a quick guide on how you can update your OP6 to latest Open Beta build from OnePlus with these changes:
Changelog
Added the notch area display options under Settings>Display>Notch display>Hide the notch area
Updated the GMS Package
Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
Improved system stability and general bug fixes
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- grabbed from OP community forum
If you are running stable 10.0.1 you can local upgrade to OB3 withoutno problem
But if you running open beta already you need to be in OB2 Q before updating to OB3 Q.
Here's the step by step guide:
Note: disable magisk modules and substratum first if ever you have. DON'T FORGET!!
1. Download OP6 OB3 firmware: https://otafsg1.h2os.com/patch/amaz...22_OTA_062_all_1912110952_cacdd5fe0385b33.zip
1-2. Download patched boot image: https://mega.nz/#!zBlXSQzC!RAQgiPqJXydFIXa-6sqntQiUOK34-QYdtot4wEu-mEQ
(Copy this to your PC you need this later)
1-3. Download Magisk Manager APK (if you don't have this installed yet.)
2. Update using local upgrade
3. Reboot
4. Allow it to boot up and wait few minutes to let finish the update completely.
5. Reboot to bootloader - fastboot
6. Type
fastboot flash boot_a "bootname".img
fastboot flash boot_b "bootname".img
(Without " ")
7. Type: fastboot reboot
- Install Magisk Manager APK, (if you don't have it)
8. Re enable your modules and everything then reboot one last time
9. Lastly, sit down and relax
Credits: @Siljorfag for OP6T stock boot image i asked. @Amirhussaini for OP6 stock boot image i asked
OP for OB3 Q update
From 10.0.1
download ob3 full
open magisk - uninstall - restore image
local update select ob3
dont reboot
open magisk
install - inactive slot
reboot
DONE
brmbjn said:
From 10.0.1
download ob3 full
open magisk - uninstall - restore image
local update select ob3
dont reboot
open magisk
install - inactive slot
reboot
DONE
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That's totally different from what i did which i stated above. I used pc on my procedure which gives me no problem too. Steps may vary depending on user preference.
Can You please provide a guide to Update to OB3 Q with Magisik And TWRP as Well.
Currently my situation is i have bootloader unlocked and running on OB3 Q
When i try to install twrp and magisik i was getting stuck at Bootloader Unlocked screen.
Please help me to get Twrp and Magisik as welll
DroidPrince16 said:
Hi!
This is a quick guide on how you can update your OP6 to latest Open Beta build from OnePlus with these changes:
Changelog
Added the notch area display options under Settings>Display>Notch display>Hide the notch area
Updated the GMS Package
Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
Improved system stability and general bug fixes
Sign up to get rewards, premium experience, and exclusive offers
- grabbed from OP community forum
If you are running stable 10.0.1 you can local upgrade to OB3 withoutno problem
But if you running open beta already you need to be in OB2 Q before updating to OB3 Q.
Here's the step by step guide:
Note: disable magisk modules and substratum first if ever you have. DON'T FORGET!!
1. Download OP6 OB3 firmware: https://otafsg1.h2os.com/patch/amaz...22_OTA_062_all_1912110952_cacdd5fe0385b33.zip
1-2. Download patched boot image: https://mega.nz/#!zBlXSQzC!RAQgiPqJXydFIXa-6sqntQiUOK34-QYdtot4wEu-mEQ
(Copy this to your PC you need this later)
1-3. Download Magisk Manager APK (if you don't have this installed yet.)
2. Update using local upgrade
3. Reboot
4. Allow it to boot up and wait few minutes to let finish the update completely.
5. Reboot to bootloader - fastboot
6. Type
fastboot flash boot_a "bootname".img
fastboot flash boot_b "bootname".img
(Without " ")
7. Type: fastboot reboot
- Install Magisk Manager APK, (if you don't have it)
8. Re enable your modules and everything then reboot one last time
9. Lastly, sit down and relax
Credits: @Siljorfag for OP6T stock boot image i asked. @Amirhussaini for OP6 stock boot image i asked
OP for OB3 Q update
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transfer quota exceeded .. anyone here willing to share the patched img from a different cloud .. thank you
brmbjn said:
From 10.0.1
download ob3 full
open magisk - uninstall - restore image
local update select ob3
dont reboot
open magisk
install - inactive slot
reboot
DONE
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If you restored the image, how did you get to still have magisk?
ddaharu said:
If you restored the image, how did you get to still have magisk?
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Restore image. Dont reboot and then select local update.....
brmbjn said:
Restore image. Dont reboot and then select local update.....
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I'll give it a try.
Edited: I actually didn't have to restore images. I just needed to reinstall magisk in magisk before I rebooted and it worked.
I followed each step .. now i cant see install- inactive slot .. when i click on install it says to install latest apk which is already present
rohheat said:
I followed each step .. now i cant see install- inactive slot .. when i click on install it says to install latest apk which is already present
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Magisk preinstalled. Just install latest magisk manager. No need to do anymore fancy
DroidPrince16 said:
Magisk preinstalled. Just install latest magisk manager. No need to do anymore fancy
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I didn install latest magisk still same . I cant find
rohheat said:
I didn install latest magisk still same . I cant find
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You can repeat clean install by updating again via local upgrade. Then do it again.
After updating my sim cards aren't detected. Also twrp is gone and I can't clear cache. Any advice?
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Root and update from Android 10 to Android 11

Hi guys! Since the official Android 11 update is rolling out I have a question for you.
I am currently on the latest and ROOTED version of Android 10. I have absolutely no time to perform a factory reset to freshly flash Android 11.
My question is: since my phone is rooted what do I have to do in order to seamlessly update it from Android 10 to Android 11 keeping the root privileges?
Do I have to follow the regular procedure:
- download and install the update
- open magisk manager and install magisk on the inactive slot
- reboot
?????
Thank you so much <3
Yes. That's exactly what you need to do.
BUT: only if the OTA is a full one, and not incremental.
If it's incremental, add an extra step to that list:
- Open Magisk, press Uninstall, and select Restore Images /* Added */
- download and install the update
- open magisk manager and install magisk on the inactive slot
- reboot

Step by step guide to update Oneplus 6 to 11.1.1.1 while preserving root

I've been using below steps to update my OP6 while preserving root. Thought of sharing with you all
I've been using this method for all recent updates like 9.0.9 ->10.3.0->10.3.5->10.3.6->10.3.7->10.3.8->10.3.9->10.3.11->11.1.1.1
My OP6 info:
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91
Magisk: 23.0
Steps:
enable system update app if it's disabled
nandroid backup (optional)
enable any disabled system apps like youtube
- download OTA updated zip: via Oxygen Updater App -> Full Update option
- Install it: System Settings -> Local Upgrade option (don't reboot).
- Once installed: go to Magisk -> run TWRP retention script from osm0sis (don't reboot).
- Again in Magisk, install magisk -> install to inactive slot (don't reboot yet).
- Then on modules list, disable all modules and then finally...
- Reboot, this reboot will take some minutes...
- after reboot, re enable all modules and everything will work perfectly.
The System Updater and Magisk do all the work, never ever once having to boot into recovery.
JerryGoyal said:
I've been using below steps to update my OP6 while preserving root. Thought of sharing with you all
I've been using this method for all recent updates like 9.0.9 ->10.3.0->10.3.5->10.3.6->10.3.7->10.3.8->10.3.9->10.3.11->11.1.1.1
My OP6 info:
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91
Magisk: 23.0
Steps:
enable system update app if it's disabled
nandroid backup (optional)
enable any disabled system apps like youtube
- download OTA updated zip: via Oxygen Updater App -> Full Update option
- Install it: System Settings -> Local Upgrade option (don't reboot).
- Once installed: go to Magisk -> run TWRP retention script from osm0sis (don't reboot).
- Again in Magisk, install magisk -> install to inactive slot (don't reboot yet).
- Then on modules list, disable all modules and then finally...
- Reboot, this reboot will take some minutes...
- after reboot, re enable all modules and everything will work perfectly.
The System Updater and Magisk do all the work, never ever once having to boot into recovery.
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Hi guys How I can #root OnePlus 6 in oxygen os 11.1.1.1??? said: And how install #TWRP OnePlus 6 in oxygen os 11.1.1.1??? Can't install TWRP in android 11 crashed OnePlus 6 The in Oxygen os 11.1.1.1 very slowly #speed phone OnePlus 6 and very slowly and poor Network? Don't use high speed Network? Don't use high speed phone? Please help me Thanks
JerryGoyal said:
I've been using below steps to update my OP6 while preserving root. Thought of sharing with you all
I've been using this method for all recent updates like 9.0.9 ->10.3.0->10.3.5->10.3.6->10.3.7->10.3.8->10.3.9->10.3.11->11.1.1.1
My OP6 info:
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91
Magisk: 23.0
Steps:
enable system update app if it's disabled
nandroid backup (optional)
enable any disabled system apps like youtube
- download OTA updated zip: via Oxygen Updater App -> Full Update option
- Install it: System Settings -> Local Upgrade option (don't reboot).
- Once installed: go to Magisk -> run TWRP retention script from osm0sis (don't reboot).
- Again in Magisk, install magisk -> install to inactive slot (don't reboot yet).
- Then on modules list, disable all modules and then finally...
- Reboot, this reboot will take some minutes...
- after reboot, re enable all modules and everything will work perfectly.
The System Updater and Magisk do all the work, never ever once having to boot into recovery.
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Super useful, thank you!
Very helpful!
Thank you JerryGoyal
Your method worked perfectly!
fullbazak said:
Hi guys How I can #root OnePlus 6 in oxygen os 11.1.1.1??? said: And how install #TWRP OnePlus 6 in oxygen os 11.1.1.1??? Can't install TWRP in android 11 crashed OnePlus 6 The in Oxygen os 11.1.1.1 very slowly #speed phone OnePlus 6 and very slowly and poor Network? Don't use high speed Network? Don't use high speed phone? Please help me Thanks
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I've got the same issue
fullbazak said:
Hi guys How I can #root OnePlus 6 in oxygen os 11.1.1.1??? said: And how install #TWRP OnePlus 6 in oxygen os 11.1.1.1??? Can't install TWRP in android 11 crashed OnePlus 6 The in Oxygen os 11.1.1.1 very slowly #speed phone OnePlus 6 and very slowly and poor Network? Don't use high speed Network? Don't use high speed phone? Please help me Thanks
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Let me know here if you find a fix for installation of TWRP under 11.1.1.1 please?
With rooted version 10.3.x I updated this way without any problems:
How to Update Your OnePlus 6 or 6T Without Losing Root — No Computer Needed
One of the biggest downsides to rooting is that it can be a pain to update every month with each new security patch. With other phones, you might have had to fully unroot the device, maybe flash a stock recovery, or potentially even flash all the factory images to get a new update. Thankfully...
oneplus.gadgethacks.com
* Download full stock rom (same as from OxygenUpdater), latest TWRP (now 3.5) and lastest Magisk (now 23.0) onto sdcard of device.
* Reboot into TWRP recovery
* Flash stock ROM and then TWRP without intermediate reboot
* Reboot into TWRP recovery again
* Flash Magisk
* Reboot normally.
I left all disabled system apps such as e.g. Youtube app, disabled. I did the update manually without using Oxygenupdater, the latter only for verifying the MD5 of the ROM.
Can this also be done with flashing 11.1.1 ROM ?
JerryGoyal said:
I've been using below steps to update my OP6 while preserving root. Thought of sharing with you all
I've been using this method for all recent updates like 9.0.9 ->10.3.0->10.3.5->10.3.6->10.3.7->10.3.8->10.3.9->10.3.11->11.1.1.1
My OP6 info:
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91
Magisk: 23.0
Steps:
enable system update app if it's disabled
nandroid backup (optional)
enable any disabled system apps like youtube
- download OTA updated zip: via Oxygen Updater App -> Full Update option
- Install it: System Settings -> Local Upgrade option (don't reboot).
- Once installed: go to Magisk -> run TWRP retention script from osm0sis (don't reboot).
- Again in Magisk, install magisk -> install to inactive slot (don't reboot yet).
- Then on modules list, disable all modules and then finally...
- Reboot, this reboot will take some minutes...
- after reboot, re enable all modules and everything will work perfectly.
The System Updater and Magisk do all the work, never ever once having to boot into recovery.
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Sorry, please explain "modules list". In what context is this please?
Quick note. Do not re-enable Smali Patcher if that was one of your previously enabled modules. The framework used to create the patch was from the previous android OS version, so it'll just spin when booting. To fix it follow the official recommendation from the smali patcher FAQ which is Boot into TWRP > Advanced > File Manager > navigate to data > adb > modules > select the module directory (in this case "fomey.smalipatcher" > folder icon in the bottom right > delete.
mermaidkiller said:
With rooted version 10.3.x I updated this way without any problems:
How to Update Your OnePlus 6 or 6T Without Losing Root — No Computer Needed
One of the biggest downsides to rooting is that it can be a pain to update every month with each new security patch. With other phones, you might have had to fully unroot the device, maybe flash a stock recovery, or potentially even flash all the factory images to get a new update. Thankfully...
oneplus.gadgethacks.com
* Download full stock rom (same as from OxygenUpdater), latest TWRP (now 3.5) and lastest Magisk (now 23.0) onto sdcard of device.
* Reboot into TWRP recovery
* Flash stock ROM and then TWRP without intermediate reboot
* Reboot into TWRP recovery again
* Flash Magisk
* Reboot normally.
I left all disabled system apps such as e.g. Youtube app, disabled. I did the update manually without using Oxygenupdater, the latter only for verifying the MD5 of the ROM.
Can this also be done with flashing 11.1.1 ROM ?
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Have you used this method earlier in earlier versions
Hi @JerryGoyal need TWRP retention script which you have mentioned in your post, kindly share the link here
mermaidkiller said:
With rooted version 10.3.x I updated this way without any problems:
How to Update Your OnePlus 6 or 6T Without Losing Root — No Computer Needed
One of the biggest downsides to rooting is that it can be a pain to update every month with each new security patch. With other phones, you might have had to fully unroot the device, maybe flash a stock recovery, or potentially even flash all the factory images to get a new update. Thankfully...
oneplus.gadgethacks.com
* Download full stock rom (same as from OxygenUpdater), latest TWRP (now 3.5) and lastest Magisk (now 23.0) onto sdcard of device.
* Reboot into TWRP recovery
* Flash stock ROM and then TWRP without intermediate reboot
* Reboot into TWRP recovery again
* Flash Magisk
* Reboot normally.
I left all disabled system apps such as e.g. Youtube app, disabled. I did the update manually without using Oxygenupdater, the latter only for verifying the MD5 of the ROM.
Can this also be done with flashing 11.1.1 ROM ?
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Which TWRP version and Magisk version did you use?
A very big thanks to you bro!
Before Updation:
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My OP6 info:
v 9.0.9
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91
Magisk: 23.0
After Updation:
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Now My OP6 info:
v11.1.1.1
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91 (But its not accepting the password, so not decrypting)
Magisk: 23.0
Any suggestions regarding TWRP to work.
I have been using the same method for updating open betas. Now there is official november update.. Is it possible to update to official rom from open beta using this method without losing data and root?
Static-xy said:
Which TWRP version and Magisk version did you use?
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Usually the latest (3.5 resp. 23).
So now I want to use the same way, by re-flashing TWRP (probably a newer version) after the new stock ROM, but before reboot.
@JerryGoyal kindly share twrp retention script and twrp link here which you used
JerryGoyal said:
I've been using below steps to update my OP6 while preserving root. Thought of sharing with you all
I've been using this method for all recent updates like 9.0.9 ->10.3.0->10.3.5->10.3.6->10.3.7->10.3.8->10.3.9->10.3.11->11.1.1.1
My OP6 info:
TWRP: 3.2.3-x | blu_spark v9.91
Magisk: 23.0
Steps:
enable system update app if it's disabled
nandroid backup (optional)
enable any disabled system apps like youtube
- download OTA updated zip: via Oxygen Updater App -> Full Update option
- Install it: System Settings -> Local Upgrade option (don't reboot).
- Once installed: go to Magisk -> run TWRP retention script from osm0sis (don't reboot).
- Again in Magisk, install magisk -> install to inactive slot (don't reboot yet).
- Then on modules list, disable all modules and then finally...
- Reboot, this reboot will take some minutes...
- after reboot, re enable all modules and everything will work perfectly.
The System Updater and Magisk do all the work, never ever once having to boot into recovery.
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Click to collapse
Thank you.
After the whole process is completed what to do with TWRP retention script module
should we uninstall it
Does the method in the OP work for updating from 11.1.1.1 to 11.1.2.2? Or is it only for updating from earlier versions of Oxygen to 11.x?
ashish1989 said:
After the whole process is completed what to do with TWRP retention script module
should we uninstall it
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????
@JerryGoyal .
Hi, I am on OP6 on OOS version 10.3.5 with Magisk root version 21.4 and twrp recovery. Also XXX nolimts Rom installed. I have no issues with the current version of OOS, and have disabled the update with 'Xxx nolimits' rom. I am unable to use banking apps since the Magisk hide apparently doesn't work for them. Only 'phonepe' works till now, but it's only a matter of time when they behave like 'yono sbi' app too. I have heard that this is because of the safetynet check failure. I have tried installing the module 'universal safetynet fix' but it didn't work. I have an unlocked bootloader as well, I don't know if that is relevant. Please help.

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