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[Q] Updating via OTA works with TWRP?

I was wondering if it will be safe if you update via OTA with a custom Open script Recovery such has TWRP would be safe, I do not want to get any issues while updating to Android 4.3 when it is available like soft bricking.

andyabc said:
I was wondering if it will be safe if you update via OTA with a custom Open script Recovery such has TWRP would be safe, I do not want to get any issues while updating to Android 4.3 when it is available like soft bricking.
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You have to be stock to get the google updates. No custom recovery at all.

zelendel said:
You have to be stock to get the google updates. No custom recovery at all.
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Have you tested it?, I am not sure if it could be possible since TWRP is OpenScriptRecovery so the system should be able to just get the OTA update to flash like nothing is wrong or anything.
I can restore the stock recovery using the Nexus Toolkit.
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andyabc said:
Have you tested it?, I am not sure if it could be possible since TWRP is OpenScriptRecovery so the system should be able to just get the OTA update to flash like nothing is wrong or anything.
I can restore the stock recovery using the Nexus Toolkit.
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It is well known that it will not work on none official recoveries. It will also not work if you are rooted. There are threads around about this.

zelendel said:
It is well known that it will not work on none official recoveries. It will also not work if you are rooted. There are threads around about this.
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What do you mean that it will not work if your rooted?, will it give you some error or something on the stock recovery?
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andyabc said:
What do you mean that it will not work if your rooted?, will it give you some error or something on the stock recovery?
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Ok it seems it will flash but you will lose root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848

zelendel said:
Ok it seems it will flash but you will lose root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848
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Will OTA Rootkeeper help?, I have that installed just in case there is an update has I am fully aware that the update will replace the system partition.
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andyabc said:
Will OTA Rootkeeper help?, I have that installed just in case there is an update has I am fully aware that the update will replace the system partition.
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To be honest I have no idea as I never do OTA updates. No real point.

zelendel said:
To be honest I have no idea as I never do OTA updates. No real point.
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Ok, I found a really useful thread though: http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one/282447-install-ota-update-twrp-recovery.html
Looks like that stock recovery is the first thing to do.
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andyabc said:
Ok, I found a really useful thread though: http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one/282447-install-ota-update-twrp-recovery.html
Looks like that stock recovery is the first thing to do.
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Even though that is for a different device and a completely different OTA set up. Being fully stock is always the best bet. Like I said I never do OTA and on a nexus it is almost completely pointless as the 4.3 update will be available in a flashable zip file with in a matter of hours in not less.

zelendel said:
Even though that is for a different device and a completely different OTA set up. Being fully stock is always the best bet. Like I said I never do OTA and on a nexus it is almost completely pointless as the 4.3 update will be available in a flashable zip file with in a matter of hours in not less.
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So you can just flash the zip 100% on a custom recovery?
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andyabc said:
So you can just flash the zip 100% on a custom recovery?
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Yeah. Once the devs have gotten their hands on it there will be a rooted zip in a matter of hours of release that can be flashed like a normal custom rom

zelendel said:
Yeah. Once the devs have gotten their hands on it there will be a rooted zip in a matter of hours of release that can be flashed like a normal custom rom
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Awesome, I am just going to flash the stock recovery so when the update is available the data will not get wiped.
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If your using twrp v2.5.0.0 when we get the ota update you can use it to update and it will flash it fine it will also detect that you don't have root and will ask you if you want it restored
From my BLACKED OUT N4

spaceman860 said:
If your using twrp v2.5.0.0 when we get the ota update you can use it to update and it will flash it fine it will also detect that you don't have root and will ask you if you want it restored
From my BLACKED OUT N4
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So the OTA update would just work?, all well I have the stock recovery flashed at the moment anyway so when the OTA updates stop I will flash the recovery back and then install a custom rom with 4G and USB Host supported also having all the good tweaks like the camera tweak.
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I had CWM on my rooted Nexus 4, and the OTA for android 4.3 came along, and worked fine! Android asked to reboot to install the update, so I agreed, and the reboot loaded CWM which flashed the update. I lost root however, but it was easy to put back.
Has anyone done the OTA to 4.3 while having TWRP recovery? I wonder which of the two recoveries is better at handling OTA updates ... some folks say never attempt OTA with a custom recovery, but CWM has always handled it fine on my Nexus 4 (I've done different over-the-air updates around 3 times now).

sordna said:
Has anyone done the OTA to 4.3 while having TWRP recovery? I wonder which of the two recoveries is better at handling OTA updates ... some folks say never attempt OTA with a custom recovery, but CWM has always handled it fine on my Nexus 4 (I've done different over-the-air updates around 3 times now).
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I am also interested about doing an update to 4.3 with everything stock except for TWRP, and am waiting to hear other people experiences before I try it. I see that the following shows one recommended method (Scenario #2), although I am not sure exactly how to do it. I am curious as to why this is any different than doing it OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2145848

pjc123 said:
I am also interested about doing an update to 4.3 with everything stock except for TWRP, and am waiting to hear other people experiences before I try it. I see that the following shows one recommended method (Scenario #2), although I am not sure exactly how to do it. I am curious as to why this is any different than doing it OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2145848
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From what I am reading now, it's going to work. You will loose root and might loose TWRP, but if you have unlocked bootloader you can flash them both again. I'd say go ahead and let us know if you lost both root and TWRP or just root.

sordna said:
From what I am reading now, it's going to work. You will loose root and might loose TWRP, but if you have unlocked bootloader you can flash them both again. I'd say go ahead and let us know if you lost both root and TWRP or just root.
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Actually, what I am reading now from a lot of people is that it is not necessary to download the file, and just do the OTA, as there is no difference. If I were to lose TWRP it is an easy enough process to get it back. As far as rooting, I am waiting for Koush to upgrade his superuser app, as I switched from SuperSU a while back (Both developers are having a tough time with 4.3). I am also waiting for things to settle down with all the 4.3 bugs and app upgrades. Maybe in a few weeks; there is just way too many issues.

pjc123 said:
Actually, what I am reading now from a lot of people is that it is not necessary to download the file, and just do the OTA, as there is no difference. If I were to lose TWRP it is an easy enough process to get it back. As far as rooting, I am waiting for Koush to upgrade his superuser app, as I switched from SuperSU a while back (Both developers are having a tough time with 4.3). I am also waiting for things to settle down with all the 4.3 bugs and app upgrades. Maybe in a few weeks; there is just way too many issues.
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No need to wait, you can switch back to SuperSU, the latest version (1.51) has been working perfectly with 4.3 for me.
BTW I just installed BootUnlocker for nexus devices, a great app that can lock/unlock your boot loader from within android without wiping your data!

Verizon pushing update? Should I accept?

Hi guys, my gf has a new Verizon LG G2 which keeps trying to install some update... I haven't rooted it or anything (yet!) and I was wondering if I should not accept the update in fear of not being able to go back and root. Trouble is it pops up every day and forces you to pick a time to install it!
Currently running 4.2.2 baseband vs98010b, build jdq39b, software vs98010b
thanks for the help!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47812158&postcount=6

Auronis1 said:
Hi guys, my gf has a new Verizon LG G2 which keeps trying to install some update... I haven't rooted it or anything (yet!) and I was wondering if I should not accept the update in fear of not being able to go back and root. Trouble is it pops up every day and forces you to pick a time to install it!
Currently running 4.2.2 baseband vs98010b, build jdq39b, software vs98010b
thanks for the help!
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Accept the update. Root still works. Is this the only ota you have received. If you root first it goes into recovery bootloop if you do it when rooted.
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jmileti said:
Accept the update. Root still works. Is this the only ota you have received. If you root first it goes into recovery bootloop if you do it when rooted.
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I thought it went into bootloop if you OTA 1st then root
I literally just went back to stock --> root --> Twrp 2.6.3.2 --> flashed DigitalDream ROM but you might be right, let me search

I thought it went into bootloop if you OTA 1st then root 
I literally just went back to stock --> root --> Twrp 2.6.3.2 --> flashed DigitalDream ROM but you might be right, let me search
I found out hard way. I accepted ota by accident after rooting. Scared me real bad. Research if you want. But if your stock not rooted you are good unless it is some new ota. Which I doubt.
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jmileti said:
I thought it went into bootloop if you OTA 1st then root 
I literally just went back to stock --> root --> Twrp 2.6.3.2 --> flashed DigitalDream ROM but you might be right, let me search
I found out hard way. I accepted ota by accident after rooting. Scared me real bad. Research if you want. But if your stock not rooted you are good unless it is some new ota. Which I doubt.
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Looks like you were right although they might have released new version of TWRP so it doesn't bootloop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45995794&postcount=208
Yea OP, install OTA 1st then root

IamPro said:
Looks like you were right although they might have released new version of TWRP so it doesn't bootloop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45995794&postcount=208
Yea OP, install OTA 1st then root
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This is what I did. Update, then root.

crashN2u said:
This is what I did. Update, then root.
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Thanks for the quick answers! and yes this is the first OTA update it has tried to install the phone is barely 2 weeks old still all stock

Tegra Note 7 P-1640 update. OTA 2.4.1 LIVE.

GPS performance and stability improvements.
OTA process improvements.
Android security enhancements and fixes.
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OTA process update.
That might just cling on my hopes for a new update nearby.
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srcharged said:
OTA process update.
That might just cling on my hopes for a new update nearby.
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Fingers Crossed

as usual not installable with cwm.
If u have cwm, thats what i did:
#1 dont do anything, just try to install the update (with cwm)
#2 this will fail, but it reverts to default recovery
#3 install again
#4 finish, now reinstall cwm

Damn, Mine doesn't go into default recovery after Cwm fails to install the update.
There is a an error message which says that firmware is for 'tegranote', which is not compatible with the device which is 'tegratab', has anyone ever seen this error?
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as usual not installable with cwm.
If u have cwm, thats what i did:
#1 dont do anything, just try to install the update (with cwm)
#2 this will fail, but it reverts to default recovery
#3 install again
#4 finish, now reinstall cwm
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kanekanekane said:
Damn, Mine doesn't go into default recovery after Cwm fails to install the update.
There is a an error message which says that firmware is for 'tegranote', which is not compatible with the device which is 'tegratab', has anyone ever seen this error?
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super tool updated to 2.4.1 ota http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627654

do any of you have bad battery life in 4.4 or would you consider it normal and on par with 4.3 after the updates? I havent used 4.3 so it would be nice to know

nielo360 said:
do any of you have bad battery life in 4.4 or would you consider it normal and on par with 4.3 after the updates? I havent used 4.3 so it would be nice to know
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Battery life is ok... Probably be a lot better with ART but who knows when we'll get that!
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I had previously used superior to root my tablet.
If I use it again for the 2.4.1 update, will I loose my data, and have to setup the tablet again?
Tomsgt said:
super tool updated to 2.4.1 ota http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627654
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Thanks

How to root (SGP561) Z2 Tablet Verizon, new update 23.0.1.E.0.208 (4.4.4)

Hi guys, finally I've found a way to get the latest update 23.0.1.E.0.208 (4.4.4) without losing root on this tablet.
The method is the same as the method here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155), but we will use the files for Xperia Z2 Tablet Verizon instead of files for Xperia Z2.
First, you MUST BE on an older version (17.1.D.0.437) with root and XZDualRecovery
You need these files:
1. New 23.0.1.E.0.208 update FTF file (you can use XperiFirm to get it)
2. PRFCreator v0.5.zip (I tried the later version v0.8 but it didn't work, so better to use v0.5)
3. Latest stable SuperSU update package
4. XZDualRecovery flashable patched version (in the attachment) (note that the original version from [NUT] will not allow you to mount system rw)
Then follows step 4 to 11 in the instructions in the above thread for Xperia Z2 and replace all the files for Xperia Z2 with the files you've just got.
Good luck!

thanks for this, will try it this week...
noticed any issues with this update on the verizon tab?

Is it possible to flash back to 4.4.2, to root? Sadly, mine came with the newest update.
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https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM here is the ftf file for the older version.

Worked like a charm! Thank you for posting this.

How come this cannot be posted as a flashable zip? Why do we need to create our own file? Just curious.
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smarcisin said:
How come this cannot be posted as a flashable zip? Why do we need to create our own file? Just curious.
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My internet connection sucks. It takes long to upload large files.

Trying to do this, however it seems we need a custom recovery already installed. Trying to install the XZDualRecovery from the installer file I downloaded but it just hangs at libdvm opened. Any other way to install a custom recovery so I can follow the rest of the guide to get my replacement tab rooted?

Varekai said:
Trying to do this, however it seems we need a custom recovery already installed. Trying to install the XZDualRecovery from the installer file I downloaded but it just hangs at libdvm opened. Any other way to install a custom recovery so I can follow the rest of the guide to get my replacement tab rooted?
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Sounds to me like you need to flash the old ftf first, then root and then install the custom recovery. Root only works on the older firmware linked above.
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Thanks, I thought you had to have a recovery already installed for that. Downloaded everything I need plus old FTF file, can't seem to get it to work right. Think I am having driver problems even tho it works fine in fastboot mode through ADB. Can't get Sony PC companion to work either even tho I've downloaded pretty much every driver I can find for it. I'm on Windows 8.1

I never managed to get it to work on windows 8.1 by had a windows 7 laptop laying around and that worked fine. I would recommend finding a non 8.1 computer. Good luck.
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Got it working. I didn't know I had to have the unknown sources checked. Also I didn't realize I was plugged into a 3.0 port in the back of my PC, so that didn't help.
Now that I'm on the old version and rooted, I saw some people had success with updating to the newest update for VZW and keeping root. Can anyone else confirm this? I have TWRP and everything on my HTC, but my tablet I would rather not mess with it as much. The steps in this guide are pretty involved.

Varekai said:
Got it working. I didn't know I had to have the unknown sources checked. Also I didn't realize I was plugged into a 3.0 port in the back of my PC, so that didn't help.
Now that I'm on the old version and rooted, I saw some people had success with updating to the newest update for VZW and keeping root. Can anyone else confirm this? I have TWRP and everything on my HTC, but my tablet I would rather not mess with it as much. The steps in this guide are pretty involved.
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I am on the newest firmware and rooted, so I can confirm that it works.
It's not as bad as it seems. Just follow the steps and you will be a better human for it! Happy hacking and debloating.
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Yup just did this, everything is working great, thanks!

My camera doesn't work after updating. Every time I hit the capture button it just freezes. I'd like to just wipe and do a clean install. Can I just do it in TRWP? Will I lose root?
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smarcisin said:
My camera doesn't work after updating. Every time I hit the capture button it just freezes. I'd like to just wipe and do a clean install. Can I just do it in TRWP? Will I lose root?
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Should be fine, I wiped mine after the whole process and had no problems at all.
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There was a leaked Lollipop update I saw today on XperiaBlog. Could this method be used to update?
Update: worked like a charm. Running lollipop with root and nuts dualboot

tmkhoa said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM here is the ftf file for the older version.
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Is it possible to have this uploaded again since it's no longer available. ftf file for 17.1.D.0.437
Also PRFCreator v0.5.zip since the earliest one available is v0.7.
Thanks!

Anybody...

AddictedToGlass said:
Anybody...
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How about this one:
https://mega.nz/#!lAQFQZ7R!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM
Why PRFCreator v0,5?
freealta said:
Is it possible to have this uploaded again since it's no longer available. ftf file for 17.1.D.0.437
Also PRFCreator v0.5.zip since the earliest one available is v0.7.
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fail after OTA even removing root?

hey guys! i just read in other topic some days agop that a user had a fail even when he remove the root using the BMX tutorial! any confirmation on this? what we can do when some other updates arrive? thanks have a nice dayç1

We could try to flash our stock rom from your tutorial then take an ota rather than unroot then take the ota...but now that we have what seems like a functional recovery from our Russian friends it should make things easier and no need for taking an ota
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itsJohnuno said:
We could try to flash our stock rom from your tutorial then take an ota rather than unroot then take the ota...but now that we have what seems like a functional recovery from our Russian friends it should make things easier and no need for taking an ota
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Im not up to date with whats going on about this phone! Its The recovery already out? Where i can find it?
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jjvalor59 said:
Im not up to date with whats going on about this phone! Its The recovery already out? Where i can find it?
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Yeah running miui as we speak had a scare using twrp recovery but all is well now
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itsJohnuno said:
Yeah running miui as we speak had a scare using twrp recovery but all is well now
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Tutorial?
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itsJohnuno said:
Yeah running miui as we speak had a scare using twrp recovery but all is well now
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Where did you find MIUI, and how did you flash it? Been looking for a ROM for a while.

Ilxaot said:
Where did you find MIUI, and how did you flash it? Been looking for a ROM for a while.
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i'm in touch with Russians, there they have Two user how already developed the MiUi ROM to our phone, i'm taking a conversation about this precautions like Updating OTA with root to know how to manage this problem... they use KAZAM SW on their Fly Tornado Slim (Yes, They Use Cross Manufacture SW too, More and More i have sure about our phones are unique Generic Thing with a Simple process called "put a label with the brand" on Gionee's Phones *** Just to be CLEAR! That's what i Thinking, My Opinion... For Sure the Hardware have some little modifications to can be accepted on some markets but all brands use a generic platform from Gionee [if you want to check that.. Check the name of the System application called "System Manager"... Check events names of APK using ES Task Manager(With ROOT on section Startup Manager Clicking on name of this process on list) the name of event process is -> com.gionee.softmanager.xxx.xxx.xxx ] )

Ilxaot said:
Where did you find MIUI, and how did you flash it? Been looking for a ROM for a while.
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i rooted my device using bmx method and then used rashr flash tool in the play store to flash the russians twrp recover
after that i got a little scared because
when i went to wipe it got stuck on formatting cache
then i just rebooted which led to cache and data not mounting
then i tried my backup and on the second try my restore took
so then i gave trying to flash miui another try and everything worked without a hitch this time lol
and im quite pleased with how miui is running, only bug ive seen is lock screen time and status bar time are different.

itsJohnuno said:
i rooted my device using bmx method and then used rashr flash tool in the play store to flash the russians twrp recover
after that i got a little scared because
when i went to wipe it got stuck on formatting cache
then i just rebooted which led to cache and data not mounting
then i tried my backup and on the second try my restore took
so then i gave trying to flash miui another try and everything worked without a hitch this time lol
and im quite pleased with how miui is running, only bug ive seen is lock screen time and status bar time are different.
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Thanks, but where is the MIUI ROM itself?

Ilxaot said:
Thanks, but where is the MIUI ROM itself?
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oh sorry its in the 4pda russian forum id look through it but i don't really have time to comb through the threads pages...the thread post that has the d/l link has colored words. pretty hard to miss
just search google in the search bar at the bottom...itll take you right to it

itsJohnuno said:
oh sorry its in the 4pda russian forum id look through it but i don't really have time to comb through the threads pages...the thread post that has the d/l link has colored words. pretty hard to miss
just search google in the search bar at the bottom...itll take you right to it
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I'm downloading the ROM. Is there a specific TWRP to use or do they all work?

Ilxaot said:
Where did you find MIUI, and how did you flash it? Been looking for a ROM for a while.
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Ilxaot said:
Thanks, but where is the MIUI ROM itself?
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USE YANDEX TRANSLATOR to translate the page from Russian language ;D
MiUi v6 (OutDate maybe) -> Link (Replay #724)
MiUi v6 5.3.4 -> LINK (Replay #709 - Updated Replay via Edit)
... How to install??? Maybe via CWM or TWRP i think (i Doesn't test already.. without time for while)

DvDwx. said:
USE YANDEX TRANSLATOR to translate the page from Russian language ;D
MiUi v6 (OutDate maybe) -> Link (Replay #724)
MiUi v6 5.3.4 -> LINK (Replay #709 - Updated Replay via Edit)
... How to install??? Maybe via CWM or TWRP i think (i Doesn't test already.. without time for while)
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My last question. Which TWRP do I install? Is there a specific one? What do you recommend? I know you haven't tried yet, I just don't want to screw up. Haha.

Ilxaot said:
My last question. Which TWRP do I install? Is there a specific one? What do you recommend? I know you haven't tried yet, I just don't want to screw up. Haha.
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buddy... i don't tried too =# i'm without time to spend with it right now... when i have time i will test too, but right now i don't do it...
on Russian forum they say to flash via CWM... i don't have sure if have something wrong about use twrp to do it...
here on forum have somebody already tested... the user is -> @Milly7 ... for sure the used MiUi... here is screen from their phone on TWRP Topic - LINK
Talk With he :highfive:

itsJohnuno said:
i rooted my device using bmx method and then used rashr flash tool in the play store to flash the russians twrp recover
after that i got a little scared because
when i went to wipe it got stuck on formatting cache
then i just rebooted which led to cache and data not mounting
then i tried my backup and on the second try my restore took
so then i gave trying to flash miui another try and everything worked without a hitch this time lol
and im quite pleased with how miui is running, only bug ive seen is lock screen time and status bar time are different.
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When I flash the recovery using rashr, nothing happens. What did you do exactly?

Ilxaot said:
When I flash the recovery using rashr, nothing happens. What did you do exactly?
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... try re-flash the recovery from official TWRP Sources (Use the 2.8.5.0 ... version 2.8.6.0 is unstable) -> LINK

I used 2.8.5.0...downloaded it from the links dvdwx provided in another thread
Are you sure you have root? The unclemobile tool was doing the same thing to me...

itsJohnuno said:
I used 2.8.5.0...downloaded it from the links dvdwx provided in another thread
Are you sure you have root? The unclemobile tool was doing the same thing to me...
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I do have root, KingUser. Used 2.8.5.0. It reboots normally.

Ilxaot said:
I do have root, KingUser. Used 2.8.5.0. It reboots normally.
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i Have Root Too, From my topic using vRoot tool and than Replace to SuperSU ;D
Anything wrong happening to your phone after install TWRP? Try the version 2.8.5.0 only

DvDwx. said:
i Have Root Too, From my topic using vRoot tool and than Replace to SuperSU ;D
Anything wrong happening to your phone after install TWRP? Try the version 2.8.5.0 only
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I did root, but I couldn't get TWRP 2.8.5.0 to flash. That's what I need. That or CWM.