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Rooting an unlocked Htc one a9

I have an unlocked att htc one a9 on tmobile, and i was wondering if I root it, would it affect the unlock status. Also if i flash any custom rom, will it still be unlocked? Thanks

CoronaDabs said:
I have an unlocked att htc one a9 on tmobile, and i was wondering if I root it, would it affect the unlock status. Also if i flash any custom rom, will it still be unlocked? Thanks
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No, rooting it would not affect the unlock status, and yes it will still be unlocked if you flash a custom ROM as long as it supports it. Ex: if you flash an AT&T ROM, it will only work on AT&T

MGfusion said:
No, rooting it would not affect the unlock status, and yes it will still be unlocked if you flash a custom ROM as long as it supports it. Ex: if you flash an AT&T ROM, it will only work on AT&T
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Thanks for the reply. Also I know how to unlock bootloader but can you tell me or give a link on how to install twrp and root for this specific device?

CoronaDabs said:
Thanks for the reply. Also I know how to unlock bootloader but can you tell me or give a link on how to install twrp and root for this specific device?
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http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-htc-one-a9/
This tutorial is old and only gives you the link for twrp 2.8, but the tutorial is still good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3257023/page26
You can find the latest twrp on the first page of this thread
https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/
This is the superSU download, just flash this through twrp to root
Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions

MGfusion said:
http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-htc-one-a9/
This tutorial is old and only gives you the link for twrp 2.8, but the tutorial is still good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3257023/page26
You can find the latest twrp on the first page of this thread
https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/
This is the superSU download, just flash this through twrp to root
Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions
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Last thing, will it still be unlocked if i flash the att ruu?

CoronaDabs said:
Last thing, will it still be unlocked if i flash the att ruu?
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No I don't believe so, as the AT&T RUU is specifically built for the AT&T locked carrier phone, my suggestion would be to flash the unlocked RUU if you can

MGfusion said:
No I don't believe so, as the AT&T RUU is specifically built for the AT&T locked carrier phone, my suggestion would be to flash the unlocked RUU if you can
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After i flashed twrp the encryption is turned on and i tried to format data and its still encrypted.

CoronaDabs said:
After i flashed twrp the encryption is turned on and i tried to format data and its still encrypted.
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In the twrp thread there is a file called A9 boot image patcher or something similar. Flash it when flashing a ROM and it will disable force encryption

MGfusion said:
In the twrp thread there is a file called A9 boot image patcher or something similar. Flash it when flashing a ROM and it will disable force encryption
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How am i supposed to flash it if i cant get to my internal or external storage?

CoronaDabs said:
How am i supposed to flash it if i cant get to my internal or external storage?
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Flash it through adb from your computer

MGfusion said:
Flash it through adb from your computer
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what command do i use?

CoronaDabs said:
what command do i use?
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I'm not sure on that one, I'll try to find it. You should be able to flash through external storage with encryption on, I've done it

MGfusion said:
I'm not sure on that one, I'll try to find it. You should be able to flash through external storage with encryption on, I've done it
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nevermind i found how to and i did everything. Thanks for all your help!!

CoronaDabs said:
nevermind i found how to and i did everything. Thanks for all your help!!
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Oh OK, that's good! And No problem, I try to help as much as i can,

MGfusion said:
Oh OK, that's good! And No problem, I try to help as much as i can,
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Last thing, would it still be unlocked if i flashed cyanogenmod? And would it still be unlocked if i then wanted to restore to my backup through twrp?

CoronaDabs said:
Last thing, would it still be unlocked if i flashed cyanogenmod? And would it still be unlocked if i then wanted to restore to my backup through twrp?
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Yep, any carrier works on CyanogenMod, and will still be unlocked it you flash the backup

MGfusion said:
Yep, any carrier works on CyanogenMod, and will still be unlocked it you flash the backup
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Ok thanks!

MGfusion said:
Yep, any carrier works on CyanogenMod, and will still be unlocked it you flash the backup
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When I tried flashing the cm14.1 zip, i got an error saying found blacklisted SBL1 version update your firmware assert failed updater process ended with error 7. How to fix?

CoronaDabs said:
When I tried flashing the cm14.1 zip, i got an error saying found blacklisted SBL1 version update your firmware assert failed updater process ended with error 7. How to fix?
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Make sure your device is updated with the latest firmware, or at least 1.57, because CyanogenMods kernel doesn't support anything below that now

MGfusion said:
Make sure your device is updated with the latest firmware, or at least 1.57, because CyanogenMods kernel doesn't support anything below that now
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But for the att HTC One a9 the latest is 1.27

How To Root Oxygen 5.1.7

Oneplus updated the OnePlus 6's Bootloader and you may ask yourself 'Can i still root?'
The answer is yes. It is easy.
1. At first, your bootloader has to be unlocked
2. Just download the Twrp.img and the Twrp installer from twrp.me, then the latest magisk installer
3. Put the magisk.zip and twrp installer zip into the root of your device and boot into bootloader
4. Now you have to open a new shell or cmd window in your adb folder, then type "Fastboot devices" there
5. If your phone is recognized, then do this command: " fastboot boot .\twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img"
6. The op6 should boot into the TWRP, there type in your pincode, pattern, or what so ever you have. If you get a message because of system modification, click 'Keep read only'
7. Go to 'Install', then flash the TWRP installer zip, then magisk right after it
8. Just reboot and enjoy
The procedure is the same as always. I can confirm it's working because i rooted a few minutes ago

Just keep in mind the kernels and custom roms haven't been updated to 5.1.7 base yet and may not work until they are.

iElvis said:
Just keep in mind the kernels and custom roms haven't been updated to 5.1.7 base yet and may not work until they are.
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Forgot the mention that, thanks!

Edit: Screenshots

Flash kernel works. Btw please don't create threads on how to root if the method hasn't changed lol

joemossjr said:
Flash kernel works. Btw please don't create threads on how to root if the method hasn't changed lol
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Sorry, I thought that would be helpful for people who are worried about root because of updated bootloader.
A Moderator can remove this thread then

joemossjr said:
Flash kernel works. Btw please don't create threads on how to root if the method hasn't changed lol
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Based on how things have been going so far, people are going to be asking. Just saying.

i understand butttttttttttttttttttttt this forum is flooded with how to flash twrp, how to root with 5.1.6, how to install 5.1.5 with twrp ect ect ect lol just trying to reduce clutter and make things a tad bit simpler. No offense guys lol

So if I already have twrp and Magisk installed is the method still the same?
Will this update lock the bootloader back?
Pretty sure I swiped to allow system modifications on my first twrp installation so will that matter?

joemossjr said:
i understand butttttttttttttttttttttt this forum is flooded with how to flash twrp, how to root with 5.1.6, how to install 5.1.5 with twrp ect ect ect lol just trying to reduce clutter and make things a tad bit simpler. No offense guys lol
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Yes I know. I mean, you're right. Thought something like "new bootloader, new confusions". I justed wanted to help people if they're worried of a brick

dgunn said:
So if I already have twrp and Magisk installed is the method still the same?
Pretty sure I swiped to allow system modifications on my first twrp installation so will that matter?
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Don't worry. You can use TWRP and your phone itself as always

Sconny said:
Don't worry. You can use TWRP and your phone itself as always
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So do I flash the update in twrp?
Must the bootloader be unlocked again?

dgunn said:
So do I flash the update in twrp?
Must the bootloader be unlocked again?
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No you flash in system via local upgrade

joemossjr said:
No you flash in system via local upgrade
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Flash with local upgrade, reboot to fastboot, run twrp.img, install twrp, flash Magisk and reboot? No unlocking bootloader again?
If not correct please tell me

Yup that's it

joemossjr said:
No you flash in system via local upgrade
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Flash in system.. you mean through the system updates in settings? And then I have to reinstall TWRP?

BossNexusS said:
Flash in system.. you mean through the system updates in settings? And then I have to reinstall TWRP?
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Yes

joemossjr said:
Yes
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What were the steps you followed if you don't mind?

Maybe someone will upload the full rom?

anyone tried hiding system updates inside magisk hide ?
it now shows only 224 update (canadian vpn), hence don't know what it will do when you take that route, anyone ?

General T-mobile Stock boot.img

I have seen a few people still in need of the stock boot.img 11.2.2.2. for t-mobile Oneplus 9 (LE2117) So I have attached it for those in need!

Here is the stock boot.img for 11.2.3.3 Oneplus 9 T-Mobile

Jg1234 said:
I have seen a few people still in need of the stock boot.img 11.2.2.2. for t-mobile Oneplus 9 (LE2117) So I have attached it for those in need!
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Alright so I've been sitting on this file for a few days. Willl I be able to flash this to my LE2117 on 11.2.2.2 and relock bootloader and be back to stock? Or will my system still be corrupt if I relock? G just wait for a non pro msm tool?

hiryupd said:
Alright so I've been sitting on this file for a few days. Willl I be able to flash this to my LE2117 on 11.2.2.2 and relock bootloader and be back to stock? Or will my system still be corrupt if I relock? G just wait for a non pro msm tool?
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I'm not sure how you went about rooting it originally, but if you have only flashed boot.img and nothing else. Then yes that is how I would go about doing it on my phone, if I was wanting to go back to locked bootloader. I don't see any issue with doing that after you install the stock boot.img.

Jg1234 said:
I'm not sure how you went about rooting it originally, but if you have only flashed boot.img and nothing else. Then yes that is how I would go about doing it on my phone, if I was wanting to go back to locked bootloader. I don't see any issue with doing that after you install the stock boot.img.
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So I took magisk and downloaded the global OP and took boot.img from that magisk patched it and installed it then unlocked so I had the backup of THAT boot, not the Tmo one.

hiryupd said:
So I took magisk and downloaded the global OP and took boot.img from that magisk patched it and installed it then unlocked so I had the backup of THAT boot, not the Tmo one.
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Yes That sucks but we all learn from are mistakes.. Fastboot Flash this stock boot.img and then either lock bootloader or if you want to have root? have magisk patch same stock boot.img and reinstall.
P.s. I also have been able to update over ota by just restoring stock boot.img in magisk.
Incase you wanted to keep rolling out with root. If you need help.i will try to make a step by step way I did it.

Jg1234 said:
Yes That sucks but we all learn from are mistakes.. Fastboot Flash this stock boot.img and then either lock bootloader or if you want to have root? have magisk patch same stock boot.img and reinstall.
P.s. I also have been able to update over ota by just restoring stock boot.img in magisk.
Incase you wanted to keep rolling out with root. If you need help.i will try to make a step by step way I did it.
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Went ahead and reflashed that boot.img. Worked fine. Now I can relock with no other steps at this point correct?

Correct.

Thank you my friend. This is most helpful. I was reluctant to root without a good way to return to stock for updates.

Jg1234 said:
I have seen a few people still in need of the stock boot.img 11.2.2.2. for t-mobile Oneplus 9 (LE2117) So I have attached it for those in need!
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safetynet api error ？ How to do？

Magisk 22.1 has a safety net error. Download this app and it will show it passes. Also widevine is L1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.freeandroidtools.safetynettest

Jg1234 said:
Magisk 22.1 has a safety net error. Download this app and it will show it passes. Also widevine is L1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.freeandroidtools.safetynettest
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Thank you! But I broke the system. Now that the update downloads more than half of the time, an error will occur. Do you have a backup of the system firmware or all system images？

This is maybe a stupid question but how do I flash this stock.img using Magisk?

iSkyJIE said:
Thank you! But I broke the system. Now that the update downloads more than half of the time, an error will occur. Do you have a backup of the system firmware or all system images？
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I don't.. I would try factory reset or at least clear cache a few times consecutively. Sounds like there is a cache causing a issue with update.

inspron said:
This is maybe a stupid question but how do I flash this stock.img using Magisk?
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Well you would fastboot the stock boot.img. but if you have never tampered with your original? And wanted root? you would have magisk patch the stock boot.img and then fastboot your.img. if you search how to root with boot.img you will find how to do it with the files above

Jg1234 said:
I don't.. I would try factory reset or at least clear cache a few times consecutively. Sounds like there is a cache causing a issue with update.
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I have tried to clear the cache and format, but the update is still halfway through the download and an error occurs

iSkyJIE said:
I have tried to clear the cache and format, but the update is still halfway through the download and an error occurs
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I know it sounds stupid but check Google play updates. Since you reset the phone. Just a thought have heard it cause issue with ota . Sorry Bud!

Jg1234 said:
I know it sounds stupid but check Google play updates. Since you reset the phone. Just a thought have heard it cause issue with ota . Sorry Bud!
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Thank you. Convert TMO to Global, EU, or other variant I flashed my phone to the international version based on this article, and then updated it to EU 11.2.3.3, everything worked normally

iSkyJIE said:
Thank you. Convert TMO to Global, EU, or other variant I flashed my phone to the international version based on this article, and then updated it to EU 11.2.3.3, everything worked normally
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Would you be able to share which file did you use to convert to global? I just got my unlock bootloader token from oneplus right now.

infamousvincci said:
Would you be able to share which file did you use to convert to global? I just got my unlock bootloader token from oneplus right now.
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In the top thread, you can download the global and European firmware Rom. you only need to replace your own modem file

Flashing from Fastboot rom to Recovery rom

Firstly, I switched from Chinese (Recovery) to Indian (fastboot) firmware, however I'm having some issues with it.
Is it possible to switch to Indian Recovery rom?
Thanks in advance!

Fixxzed said:
Firstly, I switched from Chinese (Recovery) to Indian (fastboot) firmware, however I'm having some issues with it.
Is it possible to switch to Indian Recovery rom?
Thanks in advance!
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Fastboot versions are better than recovery versions.
The recovery have the strict necessary to make the phone work.
Going from a version, for example V12.5.1.0.QFHINXM fastboot to version V12.5.1.0.QFHINXM recovery will not change anything since they are the same.

NOSS8 said:
Fastboot versions are better than recovery versions.
The recovery have the strict necessary to make the phone work.
Going from a version, for example V12.5.1.0.QFHINXM fastboot to version V12.5.1.0.QFHINXM recovery will not change anything since they are the same.
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I agree with you, but Google says "Device is not certified," which limits several functions and makes a few apps in Fastboot mode unavailable.

Fixxzed said:
I agree with you, but Google says "Device is not certified," which limits several functions and makes a few apps in Fastboot mode unavailable.
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The play store is not certified because the bootloader is unlocked and you cannot lock it since your phone is a Chinese version, root the phone and use Magisk hide.

NOSS8 said:
The play store is not certified because the bootloader is unlocked and you cannot lock it since your phone is a Chinese version, root the phone and use Magisk hide.
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Thanks for clearing things out , can i get steps for this process?

Fixxzed said:
Thanks for clearing things out , can i get steps for this process?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-guides-news-discussion.8738/

Question Motorola Edge 2022 Info

Hi all, I'm trying to track down more info about the new 2022 model as it doesn't appear to have its own subforum. Anyone know the details on if the new model can be bootloader unlocked, rooted, etc? Also what is the firmware codename?
Thanks in advance!

Bump - any info people might have?

Update - found the information I was looking for. If anyone in the future stumbles across this:
- Bootloader can be unlocked
- Device can be rooted
- Codename: Tesla
- US Unlocked SKU: XT2205-1

ShadowPanzer said:
更新 - 找到了我要找的信息。如果将来有人偶然发现这个：
- 可以解锁引导加载程序
- 设备可以植根
- 代号：特斯拉
- 美国解锁 SKU：XT2205-1
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关联 ?

w9909989 said:
关联 ?
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I'm sorry, what are you asking? Translate app said "Associations?"

ShadowPanzer said:
I'm sorry, what are you asking? Translate app said "Associations?"
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sorry,I wanna ask can you give the link？

Why doesn't this phone have it's own subforum? It seems like a pretty nice phone to me. were you able
to root?

ShadowPanzer said:
对不起，你在问什么？翻译应用说“协会？”
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Hi,I already unlock BL,but do u know how to root？I will appreciate it

keylimepienapples3000 said:
为什么这款手机没有自己的论坛？对我来说，这大概是一款非常不错的手机。你能
根？
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w9909989 said:
Hi,I already unlock BL,but do u know how to root？I will appreciate it
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Ok,here is how to root it,hope can help ppl here
setp1 down ota rom from lolinet
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/tesla/official/（make sure the model is right！！！！）
step2 get boot.img from ota
step3 patch the img using magisk （https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases）
step4 reboot device into BootLoader using adb reboot bootloader
step5 flash patched img using fastboot flash boot patched.img （if doesn't work using fastboot getvar current-slot to get active slot,than fastboot flash boot_X(X mean A or B) patched.img
and wish we can have more rom lol

w9909989 said:
Ok,here is how to root it,hope can help ppl here
setp1 down ota rom from lolinet
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/tesla/official/（make sure the model is right！！！！）
step2 get boot.img from ota
step3 patch the img using magisk （https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases）
step4 reboot device into BootLoader using adb reboot bootloader
step5 flash patched img using fastboot flash boot patched.img （if doesn't work using fastboot getvar current-slot to get active slot,than fastboot flash boot_X(X mean A or B) patched.img
and wish we can have more rom lol
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Thanks my guy! are there any custom ROMS available at all?

keylimepienapples3000 said:
Thanks my guy! are there any custom ROMS available a
keylimepienapples3000 said:
Thanks my guy! are there any custom ROMS available at all?
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IDK, can't find any rom
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Ok. I have the XT2205-1 model. At lolinet the only firmwares that match that model number are spectrum and t-mobile. My phone isn't from either one of those. Does that matter?

keylimepienapples3000 said:
行。我有 XT2205-1 型号。在 lolinet，唯一匹配该型号的固件是 spectrum 和 t-mobile。我的手机不是来自其中任何一个。那有关系吗？
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idk,if its me I will boot the patched IMG first to see its can boot to system and than flash it.
where did you get that phone? tmobile version is 8g ram128gb rom.

I bought from a guy on offer-up. It's 8gb and 256gb.

OEM Unlocked.

Just as I thought, this phone has a MediaTek SoC. And I remember now why I stayed away from MediaTek years ago. They will probably not release any source code and without it we are SOL when it comes to custom ROM. Stay away from MediaTek and go with Qualcomm and Google devices. Save you some disappointment after you get your new phone and find out you really can't do anything with it.