You must have a 'S-OFF' device to install this recovery image!
Here is my insecure boot image for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide / aka HTC Doubleshot. This will provide you with root ADB access (for 'adb remount' etc.) In order to flash this image, you need to have temproot or permanent root via Fr3evo (grab from here, push to /data/local, run via ADB then reconnect after it drops your connection for root access). If you need ADB, you can grab it here.
You use this image at your own risk! Proceed with caution!
To install, simply...
Download the insecure boot image file from here
Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.boot.insecure.img /data/local')
Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.boot.insecure.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20')
Reboot to test ('adb reboot').
That's it!
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thank you. but i'm chinese so i not very understands. thank for your expend
This down loads a txt. I assume we just rename it .img?
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It should download a .img file
if you got a .txt, renamed it to a .img and then dd'd it, you probably destroyed your boot partition and will need to nandroid.
When I downloaded the file and extracted it I ended up with a txt and an img file. Make sure you use the IMG file like ratchetrizzo said; I'm not sure if renaming the txt file is enough.
And that is why I asked first!
paulobrien;15855875
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[*]Download the insecure boot image file from here
[*]Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.boot.insecure.img /data/local')
[*]Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.boot.insecure.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20')
[*]Reboot to test ('adb reboot').[/list]
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Sigh, nvm.
I want to modified the init.rc ,so i can change the permission of some config file.
I extract the boot.img and took out the init.rc in the ramdisk.img, and repack the boot.img after amending some item of the init.rc.I uesd the adb command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" to push the boot.img into the device,but the device can no longer get into the operating system,and it always trapped in the first screen with a google logo.
Any suggestions to solve this problem？
Thanks :silly:
WIll someone please help me? I had this same issue with the G7Play until I finally flashed a AOSP GSI an somehow that fixed it. I pulled the system.img file and mounted it to a folder on my laptop. I went in and modified prop files and added su binaries and took 'avb' outta the vendor/etc/fstab.qcom from my vendor img. I then used fastboot to flash it back to the phone but when I boot the phone none of the changes are there. So to make sure I wasnt trippen I went back and added a file with permisssions 777 on the root directory and named it THISMODWORKS and re-flashed the modifiied img to both partitions A and B. I boot the phone up and the file aint there? This is so damn aggravating? how the hell is the system partition not being modified when Im flashing the new image to both partitions? Please someone tell me why its doin this an how I can fix it?
I was in the process of rooting when the update was trying to run. Now I keep getting an install failure and can't seem to get any way to fix it.
Where is this update stored so I can delete it or can I get some advice on how to clear it so I can get it to try again?
I can't find the update for download anywhere :/
Not thing about file/cache. Incremental OTA need unroot frist.
Looking for the full installer package file for
11.0.8.12.KB05AA.
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Looking for the full installer package file for
11.0.8.12.KB05AA.
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Same let me know if you find it lol
OK good news I got myself sorted!
1. What I did was use "Oxygen OS updater" (can be found on playstore) with advanced mode enabled and downloaded the latest OS (11.0.8.11.)
2. Use local upgrade under settings to install 11.0.8.11 and restart. This will remove root but not user data or settings.
3. Check for and install update 11.0.8.12 under settings and it should install fine no issues.
4. Re root using your chosen method.
5. Done!
Interesting. How did you get the boot file for x.12? Isn't that required for rooting..
rezapatel said:
Interesting. How did you get the boot file for x.12? Isn't that required for rooting..
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Boot modified recovery with ADB function, dump boot_a or boot_b, Magisk patch.
ULTRAJC said:
Boot modified recovery with ADB function, dump boot_a or boot_b, Magisk patch.
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What they said
ULTRAJC said:
Boot modified recovery with ADB function, dump boot_a or boot_b, Magisk patch.
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Any guide for this?
DroidFreak32 said:
Since we don't have TWRP yet for our 8T, having ADB enabled on the stock recovery can be really helpful if you are unlocked and rooted.
For example, removing problematic magisk modules.
I tried to install the EdExposed module and ended with a boot loop. To get back I had to flash the stock boot.img again and reconfigure all my modules again.
Having ADB enabled in OOS recovery will let us delete the problematic module at /data/adb/modules without having to delete the working modules.
Credit goes to @s3axel for the Post in Oneplus 8 forums
Quoting the procedure to create the modified recovery.img :
Installation Procedure:
Pre-patched files for the lazy (upto 11.0.4.5):
To find your model and build:
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.product.model
KB2001
adb shell getprop ro.build.version.ota
OnePlus8TOxygen_15.I.16_GLO_0160_2010150110
KB2000 / KB05?? - Chinese Variant
11.0.1.2 Hydrogen_15.H.16_OTA_0160_all_2010150101_4101
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
KB2001 / KB05DA - Indian Variant
11.0.1.2 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.I.16_GLO_0160_2010150110
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
11.0.2.3 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.I.17_OTA_0170_all_2010240047
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
11.0.3.4 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.I.18_OTA_0180_all_2011010208
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
11.0.4.5 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.I.19_OTA_0190_all_2011101438_3032f.zip
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
KB2003 / KB05BA - EU Variant
11.0.1.2 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.E.17_GLO_0170_2010150108
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
11.0.2.3 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.E.18_OTA_0180_all_2010240038
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
11.0.3.4 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.E.19_OTA_0190_all_2011010157
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
11.0.4.5 - OnePlus8TOxygen_15.E.20_OTA_0200_all_2011101442_ed5dc.zip
STOCK recovery.img
adb patched recovery
KB2005 / KB05AA - International Variant thanks to @card13
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-i4P8sWPfyqwgYvBsKWAAftQW7m66Z70?usp=sharing
KB2007 / KB05CB - T-Mobile Variant
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Code:
❯ adb devices
List of devices attached
75317573 recovery
❯ adb shell
# df
Filesystem 1K-blocks Used Available Use% Mounted on
rootfs 3648448 40396 3608052 2% /
tmpfs 3837328 1160 3836168 1% /dev
tmpfs 3837328 0 3837328 0% /mnt
tmpfs 3837328 0 3837328 0% /apex
tmpfs 3837328 4 3837324 1% /linkerconfig
tmpfs 3837328 24 3837304 1% /tmp
/dev/block/sda11 491464 140484 350980 29% /mnt/vendor/op2
/dev/block/sda20 11760 164 11596 2% /metadata
/dev/block/dm-3 1516540 1511956 4584 100% /vendor
/dev/block/sda2 27632 10452 17180 38% /mnt/vendor/persist
/dev/block/dm-7 110397292 6627020 103770272 7% /data
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Mpolo87 said:
CAVEAT
I've only tested this on my device (KB2005 / KB05AA), but it should be universally helpful as it's using your own boot.img so there's no need to find a matching package for your variant and os version.
CREDIT
The steps were buried across a few threads, I'm posting this so it'll be easier for others to find the information. All credit goes to xb360, FullOfHell, and TheUnkn0wn.
INFOThe basic rundown is:
Use the semi-broken TWRP package to give yourself temporary su access through adb.
Extract the boot.img your phone is currently using to your pc.
Reboot to OxygenOS, copy over the boot.img you just extracted and then use Magisk to patch it.
Copy the boot.img back to your pc and use adb to temporarily boot your phone with it, giving you root access until reboot.
Use your temporary root access to allow Magisk to patch your internal as-yet unmodified boot.img to give you permanent root.
There seems to be some confusion in the thread, I'll try to clear up what's happening and why:
The primary issue at hand is that you can't root your device without already having root privileges, for security reasons. Without a custom recovery like TWRP, there are a few more steps than usual (but mostly simple stuff).
Because we don't flash anything with this guide, it shouldn't cause any permanent bootloops if you use the wrong boot.img, if you get stuck in one just power cycle your phone.
Updating with OTAs should be the same process as the other guides here.
Because of changes in Android, devices that launched with Android 10 and above will not allow you to modify the system partition, even with root. This is not a fault of this rooting method.
Prerequisites:
ADB and Fastboot installed.
An unlocked bootloader and USB debugging enabled.
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STEPS:
1. Connect your phone to your pc and boot it into fastboot mode. You can leave it connected throughout this guide.
2. On your computer open a terminal/cmd prompt. Set the directory (on your pc) you want to work from, I'm using the desktop:
for Windows, type cd C:\Users\Yourname\Desktopfor Mac, type cd desktop or cd /Users/yourname/Desktop
Spoiler: How to set up adb and fastboot properly
To usb adb and fastboot commands outside of the folder those programs are located in, you'll need to add their location to the PATH list so your terminal can still find them when it's pointing to a different folder. If you want to skip this step, set the directory to the folder that contains adb instead of the desktop.
3. Next, use the terminal to check which A/B partition is active on your phone:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
a. You'll find it on this line: (bootloader) current-slot:a/bb. For simplicity I'll be referring to boot_a.img throughout the guide, make sure to use boot_b.img if that's the one marked as active on your device.
4. Download the semi-broken TWRP package to your desktop. We'll be using it to extract a copy of your active boot_a.img. It will give you temporary su access via adb, but there won't be a gui. Only boot from it, DO NOT FLASH IT:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/by-name/boot_a of=/sdcard/boot_a.img
exit
adb pull /sdcard/boot_a.img boot_a.img
adb reboot
5. Copy the extracted boot_a.img file to a user accessible area of your phone, like your downloads folder.
6. Install the latest Magisk Canary apk on your phone. Open it and:
a. Select the Install option.b. Use Select and Patch a File on boot_a.img
7. Copy the patched magisk_patched_a.img file back to your computer. In terminal, type adb reboot bootloader to get back to fastboot mode.
8. Temporarily boot with the patched image that corresponds to the active partition, DO NOT FLASH IT:
Code:
fastboot boot magisk_patched_a.img
Spoiler: Why we're booting and not flashing.
You could flash this boot.img, but it's safer to temporarily boot from it without overwriting your existing image in case anything went wrong along the way. The effect is that you still get root access without modifying your device, and then you can use the much safer Magisk direct install option, which has some safeguards in place.
9. By booting with the patched image, you now have temporary root access. To make it permanent open Magisk:
a. Select the Install option.b. Use Direct Install (Recommended) to root your internal boot.img
10. Reboot and verify it worked.
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Are you guys aware of the zip file @osm0sis created that lets you add ADB to the stock recovery? You'll need to be rooted to use it.
[TWRP][3.4.0-14][instantnoodle]Unofficial TWRP for OnePlus 8/8 Pro Unified(Stable)
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and...
forum.xda-developers.com
It works really well - I've used it on 11.0.8.11 and .12
Thank you sir. I took the plunge and have been rewarded. Appreciate it!
shadowtuy said:
OK good news I got myself sorted!
1. What I did was use "Oxygen OS updater" (can be found on playstore) with advanced mode enabled and downloaded the latest OS (11.0.8.11.)
2. Use local upgrade under settings to install 11.0.8.11 and restart. This will remove root but not user data or settings.
3. Check for and install update 11.0.8.12 under settings and it should install fine no issues.
4. Re root using your chosen method.
5. Done!
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This looks like a great app but it won't work if you need to downgrade. The current release (11.0.8.12.KB05AA) is so bad (look at OnePlus forums) that OnePlus has even taken it down and is no longer available for download. The current one is the previous one (11.0.8.11.KB05AA). Because I have already installed the "12" release, the OxygenOS System Update will not let me downgrade to the "11" release. It gives a "to avoid booting up failure, downgrading is not allowed" message.
Can I sideload/flash this "11" zip file via ADB and accomplish my goal of downgrading? Or could I change the active slot to the inactive one, reboot and get back to "11" that way?
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This looks like a great app but it won't work if you need to downgrade. The current release (11.0.8.12.KB05AA) is so bad (look at OnePlus forums) that OnePlus has even taken it down and is no longer available for download. The current one is the previous one (11.0.8.11.KB05AA). Because I have already installed the "12" release, the OxygenOS System Update will not let me downgrade to the "11" release. It gives a "to avoid booting up failure, downgrading is not allowed" message.
Can I sideload/flash this "11" zip file via ADB and accomplish my goal of downgrading? Or could I change the active slot to the inactive one, reboot and get back to "11" that way?
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Well I tried switching slots but the inactive slot was corrupted from earlier. So I do not have an "11" in the other slot.
zzjea said:
Well I tried switching slots but the inactive slot was corrupted from earlier. So I do not have an "11" in the other slot.
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Since OP 8T OxygenOS does not have a recovery, ADB sideload will not work.
Now that 11.0.8.13 is out and I'm on 11.0.8.12 right now, and so far I haven't come across a full zip for 13 yet. Not sure, if this will work .. but I'm thinking, I will uninstall magisk via the app. Restart to ensure, I'm unrooted and then do an OTA to 13. After the OS has been upgraded, follow the steps to root the boot dump file. Anyone tried this method and if would work? The 2 things I'm worried about are - 1) if I uninstall Magisk via the app, does it fully unroot and allows OTA, 2) will the broken twrp shared above work on the latest OOS x.13?
Thanks!
rezapatel said:
Now that 11.0.8.13 is out and I'm on 11.0.8.12 right now, and so far I haven't come across a full zip for 13 yet. Not sure, if this will work .. but I'm thinking, I will uninstall magisk via the app. Restart to ensure, I'm unrooted and then do an OTA to 13. After the OS has been upgraded, follow the steps to root the boot dump file. Anyone tried this method and if would work? The 2 things I'm worried about are - 1) if I uninstall Magisk via the app, does it fully unroot and allows OTA, 2) will the broken twrp shared above work on the latest OOS x.13?
Thanks!
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For anyone who's interested. This worked!
Hey little bit of an add in! Keep a backup of your non Rooted boot.img!! It is actually easier to flash the non rooted and update just to reroot again.
I have been trying to root my Xperia XZs G8232. BL unlocked successfully, flashed TWRP 3.1.1 successfully, just that it wouldn't boot up. Can someone enlighten me which step I have missed out ? Managed to flash SuperSU 2.8.2 and Magisk 19 via TWRP recovery. The phone still wouldn't boot up....
Can anyone share proper comprehensive guide of rooting of G8232 ?
Usually when I offer an answer, the reply is something along the lines of "I found an answer already."
This is a quick guide in case you haven't. I suggest you have a micro-sd card inserted.
First, the stock image you are rooting is signed and verification is still active on the device. You will need to resign the boot.img. I suggest you worry about that after performing a boot into recovery to get ahold of the boot.img. Second, the TWRP you are using really isn't an ideal version. You can safely install this to the recovery parition for rooting and backup too even though it was built for the XZ (chip instruction set and partition table are near identical, it works safely with Keyaki). Go ahead and install the recovery, then once you boot into it comes the somewhat more technical approach.
You need to first mount system and the micro-sd card, by tapping Mount on the main menu and then by checking off System and Micro-SD so they can be accessed (loaded/mounted/whateveryouwannacallit). Now, go back to the main menu and tap Advanced and tap Terminal. From here you will need to copy the boot.img which can be achieved by typing:
dd if=/dev/block/by-name/boot of=sdcard1/boot.sin
You may have to search through the /dev/block directory a bit further, as I cannot recall if it is nested under platform/some number junk/etc... You can safely navigate through the directories with: cd or maybe find -name boot 2> /dev/null until you find the directory by-name that has the partitions you need and fill that path into the dd if= path I presented above. Just make sure the if (input file) is the directory you wish to copy and the of (output file) is where you want it to go.
Once you have successfully copied the boot partition (kernel) to an sd-card you can go ahead and run this tool to unsign it , from my experience you will also need to repack and sign it as AOSP with this to get the stock kernel and system running with root access available.
Both tools work similarly, read through the guides where you download each.
You will need to extract AIK and place the boot.img into the first directory that has the scripts with it. Simply type/choose ./unpackimg.sh and when that completes, choose ./repackimg.sh (depending on which OS you use the commands might be somewhat different, but the above suggestions should guide you through it). You should receive a prompt stating it was completed and packed/signed for AOSP. Copy or cut the new-Image.img out of the AIK directory back to the root directory of your sd-card.
Boot into TWRP (or maybe you attempted this with the mobile version through TWRP, idk?). Select Install, tap install .img (bottom right) and tap the new-Image.img you just created and flash it to boot.
From here you can go ahead and reboot and you should be able to access the stock system with your rooted boot.img. BTW, you don't need Magisk v19. You can install the 25.2 app and patch the new-Image through the app and then repeat the previous step above to have your kernel rooted with the latest Magisk.