Trying to resurrect moto e5 play (noob) - General Questions and Answers

Hi, all. I'm not new to computers, but I have little experience with phones. Long story short, while exploring the insides of my phone I managed to erase my system partition.
I though no big deal, I got TWRP, fastboot, adb, I can get it together again. Except I can't. I keep downloading one rom after another and there's always some reason it won't flash. I did eventually figure out the sparse chunk thing that apparently only Motorola does, but that hasn't helped.
Right now I have both Lineage and RR downloaded and can't get either to install. Here's my hardware:
Moto E5 Play (M8920_35.27.11.78R
JamesXT1921-5 (Sprint)
I don't care if I go back to stock or go custom, as long as I can make phone calls again. Thanks in advance!

Markus785 said:
Hi, all. I'm not new to computers, but I have little experience with phones. Long story short, while exploring the insides of my phone I managed to erase my system partition.
I though no big deal, I got TWRP, fastboot, adb, I can get it together again. Except I can't. I keep downloading one rom after another and there's always some reason it won't flash. I did eventually figure out the sparse chunk thing that apparently only Motorola does, but that hasn't helped.
Right now I have both Lineage and RR downloaded and can't get either to install. Here's my hardware:
Moto E5 Play (M8920_35.27.11.78R
JamesXT1921-5 (Sprint)
I don't care if I go back to stock or go custom, as long as I can make phone calls again. Thanks in advance!
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What errors are you getting? error 7?
what recovery versiont and wich roms are you using/ trying to install?

ThatLatinGuy said:
What errors are you getting? error 7?
what recovery versiont and wich roms are you using/ trying to install?
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I went with stock rom I found at android file host: OCP27.91-51-4. It gave me a security warning when I tried to flash gpt.bin (using fastboot) but I just install everything manually, and it booted up fine. Except no my IMEI and all other info is missing.
And QPST won't recognize my phone even though I've got the latest drivers for Motorola and Qualcomm.

Markus785 said:
I went with stock rom I found at android file host: OCP27.91-51-4. It gave me a security warning when I tried to flash gpt.bin (using fastboot) but I just install everything manually, and it booted up fine. Except no my IMEI and all other info is missing.
And QPST won't recognize my phone even though I've got the latest drivers for Motorola and Qualcomm.
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Have you tried the lenovo recovery tool? Going by your first post looks like some of the partitions got messed up , the recovery tool may help with that

ThatLatinGuy said:
Have you tried the lenovo recovery tool? Going by your first post looks like some of the partitions got messed up , the recovery tool may help with that
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I'll give it a shot, thanks!

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Bricked MAXX, Need Help

Hello,
I have been crack flashing for a long time, but when I got the Droid Maxx from verizon I was disappointed at the lack of an unlocked bootloader. I had been running safestrap and was getting the phone ready to return for a refund so I can get the developer edition.
So, it looks like using safestrap I completely wiped the system partition. I can get the phone to boot to flashboot mode or to the safestrap flash screen but that is all.
Using RSDlite I attempted to flash 12.9.0, but get the return message "Failed flashing process. 2/17 flash partition "gpt.bin" -> Phone returned FAIL. On the phone it said:
"downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT."
So it looks like the issue might be because I am flashing the FXZ file for 12.15.15, but I cannot find the FXZ file for it.
I also tried using House of Moto. Attached is a screen shot of what I get.
So basically it looks like I have no ROM whatsoever. Is there a way out of this so I can return the phone for a refund?
Thanks in advance!
I realized that I had not set things up correctly for House of Moto, I ran it, and boot.img, system.img, and motoboot.img are not loading because they are from the previous image and it will not allow a downgrade.
So, I guess I need to get the factory image of the latest update, or perhaps get those *.img files from someone with a working phone and drop them in to folder before flashing.
Anyone have the factory image after the OTA? Or perhaps the missing files I need (if dropping them will actually work, of course)?
kclantz said:
I realized that I had not set things up correctly for House of Moto, I ran it, and boot.img, system.img, and motoboot.img are not loading because they are from the previous image and it will not allow a downgrade.
So, I guess I need to get the factory image of the latest update, or perhaps get those *.img files from someone with a working phone and drop them in to folder before flashing.
Anyone have the factory image after the OTA? Or perhaps the missing files I need (if dropping them will actually work, of course)?
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I am having the same problem only I am on the Droid Ultra and not the Maxx, I too need the files for the latest OTA because the two older files are supposedly out dated for me, i get a bunch of failures. What sucks is some files were clearly restored because it erased Safestrap and now i have stock recovery but it didn't restore the OS or anything so i cannot boot up into anything but fastboot....hopefully someone uploads the latest ota to the site or even the forums....good luck to you. i need it as well.
ahjee said:
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I am having the same problem only I am on the Droid Ultra and not the Maxx, I too need the files for the latest OTA because the two older files are supposedly out dated for me, i get a bunch of failures. What sucks is some files were clearly restored because it erased Safestrap and now i have stock recovery but it didn't restore the OS or anything so i cannot boot up into anything but fastboot....hopefully someone uploads the latest ota to the site or even the forums....good luck to you. i need it as well.
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I'm in the same boat, but not quite as bad. I've got the mini, and it boots into the normal mode, but not all things work - touchless controls crash every time I try to open it, and my calendars won't sync. My recovery is gone, when I try to boot into it, I get an android logo with it's chest open with a red triangle.
I tried using RSD Lite and fastboot with the original stock image files, but the result are the same. I'm going to hold out for someone to post an image with the OTA included or another workaround. Amazing how we got the same problems at roughly the same time after the OTA.
rds217 said:
I'm in the same boat, but not quite as bad. I've got the mini, and it boots into the normal mode, but not all things work - touchless controls crash every time I try to open it, and my calendars won't sync. My recovery is gone, when I try to boot into it, I get an android logo with it's chest open with a red triangle.
I tried using RSD Lite and fastboot with the original stock image files, but the result are the same. I'm going to hold out for someone to post an image with the OTA included or another workaround. Amazing how we got the same problems at roughly the same time after the OTA.
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if yours boots into the OS maybe you can still root it, after you root it you can then modify system apps, getting rid of touchless control and then reinstall it, may fix the force close. also if you manage to gain root you could install safestrap. the android with the triangle is the stock recovery, i forget what buttons or button combination you have to hit to make the menu appear but that is the stock recovery by what you're describing
So I just got back from the Verizon store, I went in to see if they could flash the files I need. They told me they couldn't but gave me a number at motorola to see if they would e-mail the files to me.
Unfortunately that didn't work. Motorola said I could send the phone in for a repair, and that was my only option.
I think I'll take the second option and wait until someone posts the files and flash them with RSD Lite.
I just hope that happens soon, as I am wanting to return the phone and get the developer edition. I have until Saturday to return it and I doubt they will give me a refund with it in this state.
ahjee said:
if yours boots into the OS maybe you can still root it, after you root it you can then modify system apps, getting rid of touchless control and then reinstall it, may fix the force close. also if you manage to gain root you could install safestrap. the android with the triangle is the stock recovery, i forget what buttons or button combination you have to hit to make the menu appear but that is the stock recovery by what you're describing
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Here's the issue, I can't boot into write-protected off mode. When I tried running HouseOfMoto, I flashed stock recovery for pre-OTA; since I received the OTA, I can't install PwnMyMoto, which is what gave me the write-protection off mode in the first place. Now when I go from the bootloader into recovery, I get the dead android + red triangle, what you call stock recovery.
I have root level access, but it's all but useless since the system is write protected. In other words, no Safestrap. I'll have to live with what I've got until someone finds time and reason to upload the post-OTA image or something newer.
Edit: Fixed it, maybe it will work for you guys. Check the PwnMyMoto thread for the source, I can't post it due to being new.
jcase said:
If you used 1.1 and have a problem with recovery coming back, run the following command:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery"
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rds217 said:
Here's the issue, I can't boot into write-protected off mode. When I tried running HouseOfMoto, I flashed stock recovery for pre-OTA; since I received the OTA, I can't install PwnMyMoto, which is what gave me the write-protection off mode in the first place. Now when I go from the bootloader into recovery, I get the dead android + red triangle, what you call stock recovery.
I have root level access, but it's all but useless since the system is write protected. In other words, no Safestrap. I'll have to live with what I've got until someone finds time and reason to upload the post-OTA image or something newer.
Edit: Fixed it, maybe it will work for you guys. Check the PwnMyMoto thread for the source, I can't post it due to being new.
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With my issue I cannot even get to the point where I can use ADB. I am pretty much stuck with fastboot commands. I can get the bootloader and stock recovery, but nothing more.
Is there something that I can edit in the update file that would allow the version downgrade test to pass? I've played around with the XML file, but I am not having much luck.
kclantz said:
With my issue I cannot even get to the point where I can use ADB. I am pretty much stuck with fastboot commands. I can get the bootloader and stock recovery, but nothing more.
Is there something that I can edit in the update file that would allow the version downgrade test to pass? I've played around with the XML file, but I am not having much luck.
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Your only current options are to wait for a newer FXZ or have Motorola perform a repair on it.
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erishasnobattery said:
Your only current options are to wait for a newer FXZ or have Motorola perform a repair on it.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk
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Thanks, that was what I was afraid of. I guess now I will check obsessively for the new FXZ files. Got have some way to spend my day (you know, as opposed to doing my job ).

[Help!] XT926 Mega Bricked

Everything is screwed for me. I can't even RSD back to stock. I can access TWRP, but can't wipe System or Data. Fastboot is just there and won't actually push anything. I already have a Moto X now, and I was talking about this issue about a week ago on the Android Development subcat, but I thought I would give it one last go on here to see if I can at least make it a backup.
kungpowchicken said:
Everything is screwed for me. I can't even RSD back to stock. I can access TWRP, but can't wipe System or Data. Fastboot is just there and won't actually push anything. I already have a Moto X now, and I was talking about this issue about a week ago on the Android Development subcat, but I thought I would give it one last go on here to see if I can at least make it a backup.
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Maybe if you could give some more detail about what exactly you can and can't get the phone to do, what screens can be accessed, and what you did that lead to this condition, we could offer some advice.
Also, no offence to the devs, but twrp is the devil lol. Most issues I have had in the past have led back to it in one way or another, so I never use it. (Just my opinion)
Tappin G2 Style
I can get to the Fastboot screen, I can access TWRP, and I can get the phone to bootloop at the boot animation screen.
I can't push anything through ADB or Fastboot, I cannot mount data or system in TWRP or otherwise. RSD comes back failed every time with every single stock build I use.
Literally two weeks ago, I was in bed, watching TV, with the phone charging. I unlock it to see if I had any notifications, and it kept saying that Nova launcher FC'd. So logically, I rebooted my phone and that's when it started boot looping.
I did nothing to the phone for a couple of hours, it was on the official CM 10.2 11/9 build. I had that ROM running fine for at least 24 hours before it went FUBAR.
kungpowchicken said:
Everything is screwed for me. I can't even RSD back to stock. I can access TWRP, but can't wipe System or Data. Fastboot is just there and won't actually push anything. I already have a Moto X now, and I was talking about this issue about a week ago on the Android Development subcat, but I thought I would give it one last go on here to see if I can at least make it a backup.
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Is it this problem?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47558893&postcount=47
If so use this solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47716278&postcount=57
scoobaspeaz said:
Is it this problem?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47558893&postcount=47
If so use this solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47716278&postcount=57
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Nope, my status us unlocked: 3. But when I get home, I'll try the mfastboot instead if fastboot.
kungpowchicken said:
I can get to the Fastboot screen, I can access TWRP, and I can get the phone to bootloop at the boot animation screen.
I can't push anything through ADB or Fastboot, I cannot mount data or system in TWRP or otherwise. RSD comes back failed every time with every single stock build I use.
Literally two weeks ago, I was in bed, watching TV, with the phone charging. I unlock it to see if I had any notifications, and it kept saying that Nova launcher FC'd. So logically, I rebooted my phone and that's when it started boot looping.
I did nothing to the phone for a couple of hours, it was on the official CM 10.2 11/9 build. I had that ROM running fine for at least 24 hours before it went FUBAR.
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i made a modified utility to fix the partition error but need someone to test it please. it should do the process previously suggested automatically through the script.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/987490ykl14j4t8/DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.3.gpt_fix.rar
thanks
bweN diorD said:
i made a modified utility to fix the partition error but need someone to test it please. it should do the process previously suggested automatically through the script.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/987490ykl14j4t8/DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.3.gpt_fix.rar
thanks
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Testing now.
UPDATE: Still no go.
kungpowchicken said:
Testing now.
UPDATE: Still no go.
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Well that sux.
Your problem is different than what I made this for but I was hoping it would work for you.
What did it do, fail all the way through?
When I tested it on my phone it reported flashing the partitions ok. There was actually extra text displayed while it was doing it that I didn't put into the script, that's how I knew it was working.
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Failed all the way.
kungpowchicken said:
Failed all the way.
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im running out of suggestions
if you havent tried to put stock recovery back on yet, how about we try that and see what happens.
if you dont know how to do it through adb, just grab the 1.34 utility from the dev forum, it will push it through fastboot.
something is obviously wrong with twrp, maybe we can fix that first.
I tried flashing even the stock Recovery manually and through the 1.34 utility. Always comes up failed. :sad:
Did you try the manual steps that I posted in my links?
i hope that works, but im doubtful.
the utility essentially flashes exactly as you would manually.
he doesnt have a partition issue, im guessing something is wack with the permissions.
if twrp somehow screwed up the permissions to read only, i believe even the partition file cant overwrite it. i could be wrong.
So I think it has something to do with the Permissions of one or more of the partitions. I just noticed it keeps saying Permissions Denied when I try to fastboot or mfastboot.
kungpowchicken said:
So I think it has something to do with the Permissions of one or more of the partitions. I just noticed it keeps saying Permissions Denied when I try to fastboot or mfastboot.
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Are you sure you have the snapdragon fastboot? Can't hurt to reinstall it.
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Also have you tried flashing it manually? (fastboot flash system system.img, etc.)
penser said:
Are you sure you have the snapdragon fastboot? Can't hurt to reinstall it.
Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk
Also have you tried flashing it manually? (fastboot flash system system.img, etc.)
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he defiantly has the right fastboot, its in the utility that has been downloaded thousands of times.
if its write protected some how, its not going to flash no matter how you try it.
what i was wondering is if recovery can fix permissions that deep, not sure he said he tried that.
What do you mean with recovery?
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What do you mean with recovery?
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go into twrp, advanced (i think thats the right section) and look for a line that says "fix permissions" and do it.
Keeps saying it can't mount anything.
kungpowchicken said:
Keeps saying it can't mount anything.
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thats what i figured would happen

One Plus 7 Pro 5G UK - Bricked PLIS HELP.

Yep, thats right, another thread about a bricked OPO
I made the mistake of deciding to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and run a custom rom, after about 10 minutes of being awake.
Long story short, my device is now stuck in bootloop. I have no recovery on the device anymore, not even stock OPO, and obviously no rom.
I belive this is because i ran the fastboot command, 'fastboot flash boot twrp.img' instead of 'fastboot boot twrp.img' either way....
Device will boot into fastboot, and I THINK, it boots into EDL. The device shows in device manager, and in MSM software, but there is no notice on the screen of the device.
I have tried to get back up and running using both methods below to no joy.
Flashing
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-7-pro-t3931424
MSM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/op7pro-collection-unbrick-tools-t3956595
On the back of my device, there is a sticker, which displays my IMEI number, Serial etc etc, and shows the model of my device being GM1920, a model number I see no where in this forum. So now I'm thinking, "Do I have a device thats not compatable with all this, all i see is GM21AA, GM21AB etc etc.
Some body please give me something to go off, I've had android devices for 10+ years and have never managed to brick a phone into non exsistance. I can provide as much detail as you would like, anything that would help you to help me.
Check your pms
Whoareyou said:
Check your pms
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Heya, Ive checked em.
I've managed to fix the issue now, as you probably know, I was being a derp, and just not getting the right varient of fastboot rom for my device, I just didnt have my head screwed on properly lol. Anyway, the device works, I have stock rom, recovery, phone boots into EDL and displays the message as it should, everythings working right. Just need to get TWRP flashed and get a custom rom running now.
Appreciate your reply!! Can I still join in telegram? Would be nice to be in a community with GM1925/GM1920 users.
jkebwdn said:
Heya, Ive checked em.
I've managed to fix the issue now, as you probably know, I was being a derp, and just not getting the right varient of fastboot rom for my device, I just didnt have my head screwed on properly lol. Anyway, the device works, I have stock rom, recovery, phone boots into EDL and displays the message as it should, everythings working right. Just need to get TWRP flashed and get a custom rom running now.
Appreciate your reply!! Can I still join in telegram? Would be nice to be in a community with GM1925/GM1920 users.
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Please do!
im having the same issue but im stuck in bootloader, unable to flash firmware through fastboot and cant find msm tool for 1920 variant.
stevoswifty said:
im having the same issue but im stuck in bootloader, unable to flash firmware through fastboot and cant find msm tool for 1920 variant.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...o-5g-eu-unbrick-tool-to-restore-t4078827/amp/
Whoareyou said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...o-5g-eu-unbrick-tool-to-restore-t4078827/amp/
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I have sorted it now bud but still can't flash ROMs first phone I haven't managed it on in years ha.

Anyway to return to stock? or Install TWRP/ Rom

I haven't turned this phone on in years.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed roms years ago and i remember trying to get it back to stock and trying to relock it but i couldn't fully do it.
I tried to install TWRP and put a rom on it but it wont work so i thought trying to get it back to stock as much as i can might help. then i can start again
1. the phone doesn't work by USB if plugged in while it's on. I have to leave it plugged in and then restart it for it to work
2. ADB works while phone is on (doing 1)
3. Fastboot does not and i have no idea why. I can't install TWRP
Passportpowell said:
I haven't turned this phone on in years.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed roms years ago and i remember trying to get it back to stock and trying to relock it but i couldn't fully do it.
I tried to install TWRP and put a rom on it but it wont work so i thought trying to get it back to stock as much as i can might help. then i can start again
1. the phone doesn't work by USB if plugged in while it's on. I have to leave it plugged in and then restart it for it to work
2. ADB works while phone is on (doing 1)
3. Fastboot does not and i have no idea why. I can't install TWRP
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do you have usb debugging enabled, are your sdk tools up to date?
Yes to both.
When doing the adb fastboot part it restarts into one of the screen I attached to my post.
My computer makes a noise like a USB had been connected but nothing comes up.
fastboot devices command shows nothing and when I check device manager it just says android with a yellow! If that helps.
Passportpowell said:
Yes to both.
When doing the adb fastboot part it restarts into one of the screen I attached to my post.
My computer makes a noise like a USB had been connected but nothing comes up.
fastboot devices command shows nothing and when I check device manager it just says android with a yellow! If that helps.
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then you need to update your htc drivers.
here you go.
Aldo101t said:
do you have usb debugging enabled, are your sdk tools up to date?
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Aldo101t said:
here you go.
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Super star
I now have another issue though. I can't sideload and it's asking for a password for twrp to mount decrypt data. If you don't mind trying to help me here too
I've done a format data on twrp and it won't ask for a password anymore but I still can't sideload anything. Going to try to copy the rom to the storage and see what happens there
I've only could see a twrp folder on my phone when I connect it to my pc while still in twrp so I copied a rom there and went into install zip, data, media, twrp. My file was there.
Installing rom now I'll update if it worked.
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Super star
I now have another issue though. I can't sideload and it's asking for a password for twrp to mount decrypt data. If you don't mind trying to help me here too
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you may have to format data, then flash magisk after then reboot, why are you trying to side load the rom just put it on your ex-sdcard, and flash it in twrp. twrp won't decrypt your data, what version of twrp you using, the latest is 3.4.0-0
try hitting cancel when it asks for a password, then see if it works.
here is magisk
if you are on pie that viper rom is based on oreo. just so you know.
Aldo101t said:
you may have to format data, then flash magisk after then reboot, why are you trying to side load the rom just put it on your ex-sdcard, and flash it in twrp. twrp won't decrypt your data, what version of twrp you using, the latest is 3.4.0-0
try hitting cancel when it asks for a password, then see if it works.
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Yeah i sorted that bit. it confused me because there were no files and didn't know how to get to anything i copied over but that's how i got the rom on
Aldo101t said:
if you are on pie that viper rom is based on oreo. just so you know.
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Yeah i realised after you said it. I believe i was on pie because i was on build no. 3.34.401.1 and now i'm on 2.33.401.19 after installing the rom. I shouldn't be trying to do this at almost 12:30 at night haha.
Is that bad that its gone through and, so far, worked? What would you recommend I do/ what would you do if you were in my position currently?
I was originally going to to try to get back to stock but im not even sure what RUU to use as i think the one that i had used a few years ago might not have been the original.
you've been an amazing help so far so thank you
Passportpowell said:
Yeah i sorted that bit. it confused me because there were no files and didn't know how to get to anything i copied over but that's how i got the rom on
Yeah i realised after you said it. I believe i was on pie because i was on build no. 3.34.401.1 and now i'm on 2.33.401.19 after installing the rom. I shouldn't be trying to do this at almost 12:30 at night haha.
Is that bad that its gone through and, so far, worked? What would you recommend I do/ what would you do if you were in my position currently?
I was originally going to to try to get back to stock but im not even sure what RUU to use as i think the one that i had used a few years ago might not have been the original.
you've been an amazing help so far so thank you
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well, see how it goes, if you start to have issues go back to stock, if you made a backup of stock just restore it.
use the ruu for 401 make sure it's 3.34.401.x
that software number doesn't mean you are on 2.33 firmware you'll still be on pie firmware, 3.34
Aldo101t said:
well, see how it goes, if you start to have issues go back to stock, if you made a backup of stock just restore it.
use the ruu for 401 make sure it's 3.34.401.x
that software number doesn't mean you are on 2.33 firmware you'll still be on pie firmware, 3.34
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I can't seem to find a RUU for 401 3.34.401.x that isn't dual sim version. Could you point me in the right direction please in case I do ever want to attempt stock again?
Edit: I've found it. Also why this one instead of 3.37.617.1?
Edit: im guessing because 3.37.617.1 is for NA and the one you mentioned is for EU which is where i am
Also I think im getting an idea about why it won't charge or connect until I restart.
I've installed lineage room 17.1 and it's constricted showing as "charging connected device via usb" even when it's nothing is plugged in. I'm guessing it's a hardware issue?
Passportpowell said:
I can't seem to find a RUU for 401 3.34.401.x that isn't dual sim version. Could you point me in the right direction please in case I do ever want to attempt stock again?
Edit: I've found it. Also why this one instead of 3.37.617.1?
Edit: im guessing because 3.37.617.1 is for NA and the one you mentioned is for EU which is where i am
Also I think im getting an idea about why it won't charge or connect until I restart.
I've installed lineage room 17.1 and it's constricted showing as "charging connected device via usb" even when it's nothing is plugged in. I'm guessing it's a hardware issue?
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3.37.617.1 is for the us-unlocked
Hello to everyone...I just got from my older brother his HTC U11 4gb 64gb phone. And it has locked bootloader and does not have root. So please what should I have to do so I can install custom rom. Stock rom is old full of bloatrware. There is so many information that I am confused.
Thx so much !

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/
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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/
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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".
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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".
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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

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