I need a little direction on what my next step should be for obtaining root and twrp on my device.
As it states in the title, I just unlocked bootloader on my Sprint\Tmo OnePlus 8 5G.
I want to root and install TWRP, ultimately.
What I THINK I know so far in what I need to do next:
Obtain root (I need a good walkthrough on this as well)
Back up persist.img
Back up boot.img
Install magisk?
Patch boot.img with magisk?
Install TWRP via magisk?
Flash rom via twrp or magisk depending on rom requirements?
As you might see, I'm a little confused.
Can someone clarify the process for my specific adventure? Again, it's and freshly BL Unlocked Spront\Tmo OnePlus 8 5G on 10.5.21.IN55CB software.
Search the threads for guides.
TheKnux said:
Search the threads for guides.
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As you can see it's read through a number of them but it all feels jumbled.
There's not one coherent guide that I could find. Could someone link me a complete guide to rooting this device?
Hello to alee, I wanted to ask if there is also a root for the LG Velvet in the 4G version (GM910)? I think there is a root for the Velvet 5G (GM900)! But is there also one for the Velvet 4G? I would be very happy about help! Friendly greetings to everyone.
Jensens2004 said:
Hello to alee, I wanted to ask if there is also a root for the LG Velvet in the 4G version (GM910)? I think there is a root for the Velvet 5G (GM900)! But is there also one for the Velvet 4G? I would be very happy about help! Friendly greetings to everyone.
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Sorry late reply, The only way to root as far is to unlock the bootloader (European market ONLY) go to the LG developer website for LG Velvet bootloader unlock HERE OR HERE if link does not work.
As there is no TWRP for LG Velvet 4G as of now you'll need to download LGs Velvet 4G firmware for your model and region to flash boot.img/recovery.img with MAGISK. But LG firmware is in .kdb format not .zip the only method i know that works is to download kdztools AND use Python WITH zstandard package installed.
CMD to the kdztools directory and follow the guide in either GitHub/readme.txt that comes with kdztools use help commands and you'll be able to extract boot.img/recovery.img ONLY patch/flash 1/2 prefer to use boot.img if magisk shows you have ramdisk on your device patch it with magisk and flash it in fastboot follow Magisk install guide and DONE you're now rooted!
Only works for Europe cause bootloader, sad for anyone else, sorry!
hi any chance of rooting or twrp for the lg velvet 910emw the one with 4g and snapdragon 845 european version?
thanks...
Redicat said:
Sorry late reply, The only way to root as far is to unlock the bootloader (European market ONLY) go to the LG developer website for LG Velvet bootloader unlock HERE OR HERE if link does not work.
As there is no TWRP for LG Velvet 4G as of now you'll need to download LGs Velvet 4G firmware for your model and region to flash boot.img/recovery.img with MAGISK. But LG firmware is in .kdb format not .zip the only method i know that works is to download kdztools AND use Python WITH zstandard package installed.
CMD to the kdztools directory and follow the guide in either GitHub/readme.txt that comes with kdztools use help commands and you'll be able to extract boot.img/recovery.img ONLY patch/flash 1/2 prefer to use boot.img if magisk shows you have ramdisk on your device patch it with magisk and flash it in fastboot follow Magisk install guide and DONE you're now rooted!
Only works for Europe cause bootloader, sad for anyone else, sorry!
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Hello all,
I installed the latest update for my 8T KB2005 which is 11.0.8.13.KB05AA. I have unlocked the bootloader and would like to root it, however I'm not sure if it is possible to root from my current firmware version. Some root methods I read about say I need the stock image of my OS, but I believe my current firmware version is an incremental update and that will not work? I read it's possible to use payload dumper to get my image, but this doesn't work with incremental updates either. Maybe I am misunderstanding things. If someone could enlighten me, that would be greatly appreciated. Is is possible to root from my current firmware?
*Update: upon researching further, one possible solutions seems to be using the MSM tool to downgrade to an older version of OOS, then locally upgrading to 11.0.8.11.KB05AA, and then being my root process from there. I will attempt this, but if anyone knows if a root method from 11.0.8.13.KB05AA. I would like to know as well
joo14 said:
Hello all,
I installed the latest update for my 8T KB2005 which is 11.0.8.13.KB05AA. I have unlocked the bootloader and would like to root it, however I'm not sure if it is possible to root from my current firmware version. Some root methods I read about say I need the stock image of my OS, but I believe my current firmware version is an incremental update and that will not work? I read it's possible to use payload dumper to get my image, but this doesn't work with incremental updates either. Maybe I am misunderstanding things. If someone could enlighten me, that would be greatly appreciated. Is is possible to root from my current firmware?
*Update: upon researching further, one possible solutions seems to be using the MSM tool to downgrade to an older version of OOS, then locally upgrading to 11.0.8.11.KB05AA, and then being my root process from there. I will attempt this, but if anyone knows if a root method from 11.0.8.13.KB05AA. I would like to know as well
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You don't need to use the MSM route. It's far simpler to patch the stock boot or use a patched stock boot.
@g96818 had kindly posted the boot image(s) you need in thread '[Guide] How to ROOT OnePlus8T (CN/IN/EU/US) KB2000,KB2001,KB2003,KB2005' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...00-kb2001-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/post-85165277
Its possible to use adb to pull the boot image and patch it in magisk. Then you use fastboot to boot from that image( not flash) and do direct install from magisk.
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Its possible to use adb to pull the boot image and patch it in magisk. Then you use fastboot to boot from that image( not flash) and do direct install from magisk.
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You can only do that if the phone is rooted. You need root access to pull a boot image from /dev/block/by-name/boot_[ab].
BillGoss said:
You can only do that if the phone is rooted. You need root access to pull a boot image from /dev/block/by-name/boot_[ab].
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In a non root situation you can boot the semi working twrp posted here somewhere which gives a root adb shell via usb.
simple root instructions using the patched image I posted:
[Guide] How to ROOT OnePlus8T (CN/IN/EU/International) KB2000,KB2001,KB2003,KB2005
DISCLAIMER I have only tested this on my OnePlus8T Indian model - KB2001 Huge thanks to @topjohnwu for his magic. YOU NEED TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER! In case you brick your device, use this unbrick guide If you get into a boot-loop by flashing...
forum.xda-developers.com
g96818 said:
simple root instructions using the patched image I posted:
[Guide] How to ROOT OnePlus8T (CN/IN/EU/International) KB2000,KB2001,KB2003,KB2005
DISCLAIMER I have only tested this on my OnePlus8T Indian model - KB2001 Huge thanks to @topjohnwu for his magic. YOU NEED TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER! In case you brick your device, use this unbrick guide If you get into a boot-loop by flashing...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hi g96818 Thank you for posting the 11.0.8.13 stock boot.img I was able to patch it in magisk and successfully root my phone! Thank you everyone for your fast responses. It was very much appreciated
Hello, I recently unlocked my bootloader on my OnePlus 8 T-Mobile (in2017) in the intention to root it with magisk.
I can say that I am lost and afraid to brick my device. There is no post anywhere talking about rooting the in2017 with android 12.
I don't mind downgrading to android 11, just tell me how!
I'm new to all these stuff, I don't know what is msm tool and why I need to "patch" my firmware.
Can't I just flash twrp and then magisk?
I really want help!
BeatNoMoreYT said:
I'm new to all these stuff, I don't know what is msm tool and why I need to "patch" my firmware.
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You will need to proof-read and have a full understanding on the utilization of the MSM Tool and how to root your device before proceeding.
If your bootloader is unlocked you can follow this guide.