[AIO GUIDE] Install Magisk with OTA +Make your own patched_boot... - Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion

Hey ! Today i will give you all the different ways/steps for root your Mi A2 easily.
+ How to manually create patched_boot.img for your version (beta...) without extrernal help.​
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Summary
- Part 1 : Install drivers and unlock bootloader. Credit to @balazs312
- Part 2 : Root with 2 ways
- Bonus : Backup boot.img and make patched_boot.img
- Part 3 : OTA
Part 1 :
So, First you need to install drivers and unlock your phone bootloader. Skip to part 2 if already done.
1. Installing drivers & Preparing PC
- Download this and extract it
- Open and install "adb-setup-1.4.3.exe"
- When it is done, go to "Drivers" folder and start "miflash_unlock.exe"
- Click on the gear icon top right corner and click on "Check" next to "Click the button to install the drive"
- Do as the installer says
- Hopefully the drivers has been installed so we're done with it, let's head on the next step.
2. Preparing phone for unlocking
- On your phone navigate to Settings->System->About phone and tap the build number until you see "You are developer"
- Go back once and you'll see a new menu called "Developer options"
- Tap on it and search an option called "OEM Unlocking", enable it
- We're done here. Let's keep going
3. Entering fastboot and unlocking bootloader (MAKE A BACKUP of your data!)
- Hold your power button down, tap on restart and hold your volume DOWN button while it resets until you see the Mi bunny doing its thing
- Now we're in Fastboot mode, hooray
- Download this zip and extract it on your PC
- Open it and type "cmd" (without the quotations) in the file manager header where you see (This computer>somethingsomething>Mi A2 fastboot), don't be afraid just type it in, and hit enter and you'll enter into command prompt
- Now we are ready for action
- Type these commands one by one:
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
After this, you will see a warning message that your bootloader is unlocked and your data is not safe, blah blah... Just ignore it everytime you power on your phone.
Part 2 :
So there are currently two ways to root his phone. Let's start with the first.
Methode 1 : We will use the new temp twrp. Method by me.
1. Download files...
- Download this TWRP.
- Place it in your adb folder.
- Download Magisk-v17.2_a and Magisk-v17.2_b.
- Copy these 2 zips in your phone internal storage.
2. Check current-slot...
- Plugin your phone to you pc
- Navigate to your settigs on your phone.
- Open Developer settings
- Enable Usb Debugging
- A pop up should appear on your phone scren, hit and box and autorize the pc.
- on your pc, open fastboot command prompt, and type "adb reboot bootloader" , your device should reboot to fastboot
- type "fastboot getvar current-slot". Remember if the result is a or b.
3. Root using temporally twrp
- Reboot your phone in fastboot.
- On your pc, open fastboot command prompt, and type "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-jasmine-20181020.img"
- Your phone now reboot into twrp, it down't flash it, so after a reboot twrp will be gone.
- If twrp ask a password for decrypt data put your phone PIN and validate.
- Click on install and select Magisk-v17.2_a if the result in Step 2. is A, and Magisk-v17.2_b if result is B and swipe to install.
- Then select Reboot.
Now you have Magisk 17.2 installed on your phone, and twrp is gone after reboot. You can select beta in Magisk settings and update to 17.3 if you want.
Methode 2 : We will use patched_boot.img.
1. Where to find patched_boot.img ?
- Go here and check if there is your build version. If yes dowload the patched_boot.img file ( need to be on pc ) and skip to step 2. If not continue.
- If you can't find your correct build patched_boot.img (Because you are on the beta, and nobody share the file or something like that....) you can easily make your own using temp twrp. Go to Bonus part, make your patched_boot.img and continue.
2. Pepare files.
- Copy the patched_boot.img in your adb folder
- Be sure to rename it to "patched_boot.img"
- Download latest Magisk Manager apk here (currently v6.0.1)
- Copy the apk on your phone storage.
3. Install Magisk
- Reboot your phone in fastboot.
- Open a fastboot command prompt on your pc.
- Type "fastboot boot patched_boot.img"
- Your phone will reboot, put your pin....
- Go in your prefer file explorer and Install the magisk apk.
- Now open Magisk Manager app
- Click Install, direct install. Wait for the process
- And click reboot.
Now you have Magisk 17.2 installed on your phone. You can select beta in Magisk settings and update to 17.3 if you want.
Bonus
So, i will show you how to backup your current bot img. And how to make your own patched_boot.img, so people who are on Beta OTA can root there phone without any external help...
1. Backup the boot.img
- Download this TWRP.
- Place it in your adb folder.
- Reboot your phone in fastboot.
- On your pc, open fastboot command prompt, and type "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-jasmine-20181020.img"
- Your phone now reboot into twrp, it down't flash it, so after a reboot twrp will be gone.
- If twrp ask a password for decrypt data put your phone PIN and validate.
- In TWRP, click on "Advanced"
- Click "File Manager"
- Navigate to /dev/block/platform/soc/c0c4000.sdhci/by-name
- You will se a lot of files, and if you look you will see 3 important files, boot, boot_a and boot_b.
- Click on the "boot" file
- Click "Copy File"
- Navigate to /sdcard
- Click the blue arrow and swipe to confirm
- Click reboot
- Copy the file on your pc, and rename it to "boot.img" instead of "boot".
Now you have backup your stok boot.img you can use it for stock or whatever you want....
2. Create the patched_boot.img file
- Download latest Magisk Manager apk here (currently v6.0.1)
- Install the apk on your phone
- Open Magisk Manager
- Go to settings , click Update Channel and select Beta
- Return to home of Magisk Manager
- Click Install, then Boot image file patch ( don't know the correct typo because for me the app is in french, champion du monde !! xD ) and wait for the end of the process.
Done you now create your own patched_boot.img ! Enjoy !!
Part 3 :
So, now i will explain you how to install OTA when you have magisk.
- First, disable Automatic system updates in developer options, so it won't install OTAs without your acknowledgement.
- Open Magisk Manager, click Uninstall, then Restore Images. Don't reboot !
- Now Search for update and wait for the process. BUT do not press the "Restart now" or "Reboot" button !
- Open Magisk Manager, hit Install, then Install to inactive slot.
- Reboot when it's done.
If it don't work (strange) and ota failed, you can find your stock boot.img for your build version here, or backup your boot.img using the[ B]1.[/B] of the Bonus part and flash it using the command "fastboot flash boot_( your current slot) boot.img" (you can check your current slot with command "fastboot getvar current-slot).
If you have issues or something like that, here are some telegram group :
MiA2dev
MiA2OffTopic
HexKernel

Work perfect with october update
Thanks 4 your great work

nnexuss said:
Work perfect with october update
Thanks 4 your great work
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Your wellcome, enjoy

Thx for your very, very good work. No Problems at all with October update. :good:
mahalo

yorkberliner said:
Thx for your very, very good work. No Problems at all with October update. :good:
mahalo
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nice, enjoy

What to do when Magisk prompts that "Stock Image does not exist"?
Couldn't find a folder to put stock image.

0firuz said:
What to do when Magisk prompts that "Stock Image does not exist"?
Couldn't find a folder to put stock image.
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can you explain which part you try to do, and on which steps you got this error? for more support you can join telegram groups from the bottom of the guide.
*edit* you can flash stock boot.img for future OTA. check the Part 3 : OTA

Hi
Right now im on OPM1.171019.011.V9.6.13.0ODIMIFE (5 sept 2018) rooted with magisk
I just want to update and re-root, the painless style. I dont want to flash a ****load of stuff to have a functionning phone.
Can anyone confirm that step 3 is ok? Thats the same method than for MI A1, and it was only half functionnal, i dont want to play with fire.
After having killed the IMEI numbers and the persist partition of the A1, it took me 2 weeks to repair, I dont want to **** up this one too. Hell no.

kaott said:
Hi
Right now im on OPM1.171019.011.V9.6.13.0ODIMIFE (5 sept 2018) rooted with magisk
I just want to update and re-root, the painless style. I dont want to flash a ****load of stuff to have a functionning phone.
Can anyone confirm that step 3 is ok? Thats the same method than for MI A1, and it was only half functionnal, i dont want to play with fire.
After having killed the IMEI numbers and the persist partition of the A1, it took me 2 weeks to repair, I dont want to **** up this one too. Hell no.
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this is safe. but if you want to can just use patched boot method.

I used the method described in Step 3 to install the September OTA (V9.6.13.0) and re-install Magisk. It worked like a charm, but I am trying to repeat the method to install the October update without success. The OTA updater downloads the update, and starts installing it, but it fails miserably every time.
I have even completely uninstalled Magisk and flashed the img from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/others/files/MiA2/
But It does not work, the OTA installer always fails.
I'm clueless, what can I do?

doragasu said:
I used the method described in Step 3 to install the September OTA (V9.6.13.0) and re-install Magisk. It worked like a charm, but I am trying to repeat the method to install the October update without success. The OTA updater downloads the update, and starts installing it, but it fails miserably every time.
I have even completely uninstalled Magisk and flashed the img from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/others/files/MiA2/
But It does not work, the OTA installer always fails.
I'm clueless, what can I do?
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it's because during the ota process, the current slot change. but you can back to stock September ROM, then update. and after that root using my second post https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-2-minutes-magisk-installation-t3856980/amp/

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[REF] [ROOT] [RECOVERY] [BOOT LOADER] Metro PCS LG K7 LGMS330 [Guide For Dummies]

I have not been on this site since posting my guide, i do want to let any future people reading this know that, I am not a professional. everything in this guide is using stuff from other peoples threads.... this thread is just step by step directions on how i rooted (and installed TWRP on) MY lg k7 (MetroPCs). Also i had to root before i unlocked the boot loader. Which is not safe, you should probably unlock the boot loader before you root, but i couldn't figure out how to unlock it without root access.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE!
YOU AND ONLY YOU CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE​
~BACK UP FILES ON PC, YOUR PHONE WILL BE RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS DURING THIS TUTORIAL~
Step One: Enable Dev Options
A) open settings>about phone>software info then tap "Build Number" really fast about 10 times
B) open settings>Developer Options, then check the box labeled "Enable OEM Unlock", and the box Labeled "USB Debugging"
Step Two: Install Android SDK/ADB/USB drivers
A) go to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html in your browser, and click download...
B) go to https://www.microsoft.com/net/default.aspx in your browser, and click the big blue button that says .NET
Framework 4.6.1 or X.X.X depending on when your reading this...
C) go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html scroll down until you get to the first box, labeled Java SE Development Kit 8u91 or XuXX Depending on when your reading this, then find your OS (ex: Windows x86, Mac OS, Linux, Etc..), then select the download link
Step Three: Installing LG K7's USB Driver's
A) unlock your phone
B) plug your phone into you Computer via USB
C) pull down your notifications, Tap on the USB icon which should be labeled "Media Device (MTP)," "Send Images (PTP)," or "Charge Phone"
D) if a dialogue box pops up asking to install drivers tap install, if not proceed to step E
1) Your PC should ask you if you want to auto run, Either auto run or open the folder and run LG_PC_Programs.exe then proceed to Step Four
E) select "Media Device (PTP)," if not already selected
1) click the three vertical dots next to the magnify glass in the upper right hand corner, select install pc drivers, then tap install
Step Four: Installing Java SE
A) return to the folder where you downloaded the files in step two, install the file which contains the word java in it
Step Five: Installing Microsoft .NET 4 Framework
A) now in the same folder as step four, install the with the name "NDP461-KB3102438-Web," the name might be different then mine depending on when you are reading this
B) if it is already installed it will notify you and you can proceed to the next step
Step Six: Installing Android Studio 2.0 (SDK/ADB Drivers)
A) in the download folder from step four & five, double click the remaining file, the name should contain the words "android", and "studio" in it
B) when the dialogue box opens requesting admin rights, select allow
C) click next
D) click next
E) make sure all boxes are checked and click next
F) read the license agreement, (unless your the 99.9% that doesn't) click i agree
G) you may click next or choose where you'd like to install android studio, and where you'd like to install SDK, for this tutorial i will change make a new folder in my docs named SDK then change the SDK install dir to My Docs
H) click next
I) it will take a moment to install so just wait
(note: the progress bar will fill up, then reset, as it is installing in two separate locations)
J) when finished, click next
K) uncheck the box and click finish
Step Seven: Root your device
(Note: I rooted before i unlocked my boat loader, as i could not get it to boot into boot loader mode until i rooted it)
A) go to http://www.kingroot.net/wap on your android device and download the apk file
B) go to settings>security and check the box labeled "Unknown Sources"
C) install the apk
Video tutorial for king root here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_ruuTPVpU
(Not my channel or video)
D) open the king root app
E) make sure you have a charged battery or your phone is plugged in as the rooting process time may vary (better safe then sorry)
F) swipe up until you see a "TRY IT" button click it
G) under "Root Access not available" tap "Get Now
H) do not turn off your phone
I) when it is done you can tap optimize now if you wish, otherwise close the app
Step Eight: Replacing KingRoot with SuperSU ~ W0lfDroid Method
A) go to http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
B) scroll down until you see the word "download:" (should be right above the related posts
C) click on the "new link" next to "Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip"
D) extract the .zip so that the "MRW" folder is on your internal storage
(Easiest way is to download it on PC and open up your k7 in "my computer" and select internal storage and drag the MRW folder inside the .zip there)
E) go to google play and search "terminal emulator for android" or use this link if your reading this on your phone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
F) install the first one, or use this link if your reading this on your phone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
G) open terminal emulator
H) type "su" without the quotations
(everything typed in the terminal is case sensative)
I) type "sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh" without the quotations
J) you might see a few errors, that is fine
K) wait until it says finished
L) when SU opens, select "update" "install" or what ever pops up
M) when it asks to uninstall, uninstall it, it is not uninstalling SuperSU it is uninstalling Kingroot,
O) if 30 minutes pass and it is still uninstalling then exit the app and then reboot the phone
DO NOT STOP HERE ~ YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER, and OPTIONALLY FLASH TWRP
Step Nine: Unlocking The Bootloader
A) refer to step one and double check the OEM unlock is enabled and USB debugging is turned on
(If not then please enable them)
B) search quick boot on the google play store download the first app it should be a circle with a lightening bolt
C) open quick boot
D) when asked to "allow root access?" tap allow
E) if an add pops up close it with the ex in one of the corners
F) tap on the word boot loader
G) at the top of your phone you should see " * Welcome To Fast Boot Mode : "
H) now go to your SDK dir, in my case it is C:\Users\USER\Documents\SDK
I) hold shift, then right click on the "platform-tools" folder, then select "open command window here"
J) in the CMD window type "fastboot devices" - without quotations
(everything is case sensative)
K) then type "fastboot oem unlock" - without quotations
L) then type "fastboot getvar unlocked" if that doesn't work try "fastboot getvar" or "fastboot getvar unlock" to confirm if it is unlocked
(if non of the getvar commands work you did something wrong, and i wont be able to help you, but if you followed the tutorial you shouldn't have any issues as these are the exact steps i took)
M) then type "fastboot reboot"
LEAVE THE CMD OPEN OR YOU WILL HAVE TO REPEAT steps H-I
Step Ten: Flashing TWRP
A) go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/qa-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3331678 and click on the latest download for twrp for me it is BETA1
if the links on that page dont work then use the links here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66282525&postcount=42
B) extract the download into your SDK folder on your PC
C) in the sdk CMD window from Step nine
D) type "fastboot devices" - without qoutation
E) ~optional, HIGHLY RECOMENDED~
1)type fastboot "boot twrp-image-3.img" - this will boot up twrp WITHOUT flashing it, just so you can make sure everything is working right
in my case it was twrp-image-3.img check your twrp file name and replace fastboot boot twrp-image-3.img with
fastboot boot INSERT YOUR FILE NAME HERE.img
2)in twrp tap reboot>bootloader
F) when bootloader mode opens back up
G) type "fastboot flash twrp-image-3.img" or "fastboot boot INSERT FILE NAME HERE.img" depending on your file name
H) when finished flashing type "fastboot reboot"
Step eleven
A) follow instructions on step one
B) the reason you must do this is because when you flash TWRP it erases your entire phone and resets it
Congrats you have Successfully Rooted, Unlocked Your Bootloader, and Flashed TWRP, to your LG K7
Well done, my friend. Well done indeed.
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Congrats you have Successfully Rooted, Unlocked Your Bootloader, and Flashed TWRP, to your LG K7[/QUOTE]
is this ok with the gapps 5.1 instsall .zip for twrp install or should i use a different? also, do you have a suggested camera app? awesome thread btw. Nevermind simple twrp install fixed everything.
I have tribute 5 and can't access bootloader or install SuperSU.....always fails.
How can I get this to work?
Today backup important files you need!
Is this a real method BC everybody having problems rooting this device so I ask can u make a video and add screenshots
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I can confirm this method works. The only different thing i did was purchase Supersume pro from playstore. Worked like it said it would. The Ls675 is rootable. But no bootloader unlock or bootloader at all for that matter. Im running MS330 with TWRP full root and have twrp backups and fastboot flashable backups via flashfire....
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https://mega.nz/#!zBoxGIQR!buXvorPkA14Vr2Idn7uhNPHanOL6wbvcEav3MhRdjv8
https://mega.nz/#!yQBg1ayC!r3qvWfLjCAKg0e8t91J1IEtae8_EwhvYTXjawv7b_2A
Screen shots of root, flashfire backups, and device info
While it does work I can find no method using the buttons to get into twrp all the instructions I find for recovery fail so I can only boot back to it after the phone boots, thus it's worthless at this point. Also the command is fastboot flash recovery imgagename.img and you'll need to remove kingroot from administrators to uninstall.
Anyone else been able to boot directly into twrp from the off position?
zgauthier8286 said:
I can confirm this method works. The only different thing i did was purchase Supersume pro from playstore. Worked like it said it would. The Ls675 is rootable. But no bootloader unlock or bootloader at all for that matter. Im running MS330 with TWRP full root and have twrp backups and fastboot flashable backups via flashfire....
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https://mega.nz/#!CRAVWAyI!QIbo20-0ZnVqlREs7ZXF66aB_Eh3UjCEMVQbLuP1Zec
https://mega.nz/#!zBoxGIQR!buXvorPkA14Vr2Idn7uhNPHanOL6wbvcEav3MhRdjv8
https://mega.nz/#!yQBg1ayC!r3qvWfLjCAKg0e8t91J1IEtae8_EwhvYTXjawv7b_2A
Screen shots of root, flashfire backups, and device info
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can you please help me i have 2 MS330 that are bricked
callihn said:
While it does work I can find no method using the buttons to get into twrp all the instructions I find for recovery fail so I can only boot back to it after the phone boots, thus it's worthless at this point. Also the command is fastboot flash recovery imgagename.img and you'll need to remove kingroot from administrators to uninstall.
Anyone else been able to boot directly into twrp from the off position?
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Try to do the factory hard reset trick but say no at the second screen. I haven't tried it out yet but I've been reading around several sites and that's a possible solution
zgauthier8286 said:
Try to do the factory hard reset trick but say no at the second screen. I haven't tried it out yet but I've been reading around several sites and that's a possible solution
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Just reboots. Think we're going to have to change something? Boot image? Kernel?
callihn said:
Just reboots. Think we're going to have to change something? Boot image? Kernel?
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I'm no developer by any means but I have Linux and windows on my laptop. I'm familiar with kernel building on bunt and have the source code for MS330 on my laptop. I have a backup of my boot img as well. If you can get to fastboot u can probably flash my boot img if you want me to send it. I have recovery img as well which is twrp. Let me know if you have any ideas on what u need or i can do as far as possibly doing a fresh build kernel later tonight and getting a zImage out of it
Does anyone know a way to successfully root this phone? Not just recover?
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callihn said:
Just reboots. Think we're going to have to change something? Boot image? Kernel?
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Of other interest 5.1 is very dendent on Google apps and move app updates to the system via TB or Link2SD fails more than it succeeds, shows they moved but app inaccessible afterwards hence brick. Mine went down trying to integrate play services and reinstalling from adb didn't help. FYI if you relock the BL it'll lock the phone with a security error too. Moving play services causes unending error screens so you can't really see if it's done moving, but I waited a good 5 minutes before reboot. Issue on fails could have been the system not being r/w. Needless to say backup, backup, backup as I hadn't because I've never had a serious issue doing that and considered it a trivial task. Anyone had good success with integrating updates and cache? Anyone restored from twrp yet?
JayCouture.com said:
Does anyone know a way to successfully root this phone? Not just recover?
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Yes! Just follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66456635&postcount=1
zgauthier8286 said:
I'm no developer by any means but I have Linux and windows on my laptop. I'm familiar with kernel building on bunt and have the source code for MS330 on my laptop. I have a backup of my boot img as well. If you can get to fastboot u can probably flash my boot img if you want me to send it. I have recovery img as well which is twrp. Let me know if you have any ideas on what u need or i can do as far as possibly doing a fresh build kernel later tonight and getting a zImage out of it
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Can you figure out why we can't boot to recovery via hardware buttons? That's critical for tinkering and testing on the go since I always have my phone but not my laptop for booting into recovery with adb. Not sure exactly where to look, probably start with a search for the words "recovery" and "safe mode" for the buttons and "security error" in the boot.img files.
callihn said:
Can you figure out why we can't boot to recovery via hardware buttons? That's critical for tinkering and testing on the go since I always have my phone but not my laptop for booting into recovery with adb. Not sure exactly where to look, probably start with a search for the words "recovery" and "safe mode" for the buttons and "security error" in the boot.img files.
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If your rooted u can dl a reboot recovery app on the play store I have one that works like a charm. But im gonna take a look through Linux at the kernel options using make menu_config and see if there's anything I can see in there.
zgauthier8286 said:
I'm no developer by any means but I have Linux and windows on my laptop. I'm familiar with kernel building on bunt and have the source code for MS330 on my laptop. I have a backup of my boot img as well. If you can get to fastboot u can probably flash my boot img if you want me to send it. I have recovery img as well which is twrp. Let me know if you have any ideas on what u need or i can do as far as possibly doing a fresh build kernel later tonight and getting a zImage out of it
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im having a problem w the security 9 error boot loop. only seem to b able to get it into download mode , not bootloader or recovery. would your boot and recovery img's help me at all ya think ? thanks !
goitalone said:
I have tribute 5 and can't access bootloader or install SuperSU.....always fails.
How can I get this to work?
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Thanks again. For anyone that has a soft bricked LG K7 see this man! He brought my S#!? To life through teamveiwer. Thanks again. From my LG K7.
Maybe just my experience, but regarding step 10. I had to have the twrp image in SDK>platform tools, also when you get to fastboot flash twrp-image-3.img, I couldn't get it to work, until I typed it as fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img. Hope this helps anyone else getting errors during this part. Thanks for the writeup.

[HOWTO] Install Mokee 7.1.1 Unofficial cutom ROM for your new Zuk Z2 PRO for dummies

Hi,
Today I just installed a custom ROM for my Zuk Z2 PRO. This tutorial is how I did it.
I get many ressources from this forum and I thank orignal authors.
Big thanks to meister for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/zuk-z2-pro-guide-to-everything-ota-t3562099
And big thanks to m_atze for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/howto-flash-stock-rom-t3435109
More info on this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-share-lr-team-zuk-z2row-z2-pro-t3567710
Backup your data before processing the flash, in order to avoid loss of data!
Flashing / rooting and install custom ROM could brick your device ! You're the only responsible on what you're doing. This guide is how I did it and I'm not responsible if you're messing up your device
Unlock bootloader (step 3) will void Lenovo warranty
Antutu Score : 143050
Summary :
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
Step 6 : Install TWRP
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Create a directory where you're gona extract download files (avoid space in the directory path).
Download : adb and fastboot from google
Extract it on your previous created directory.
Download usb drivers and install it
Enable developer mode in your Z2 PRO (link if your don't know how to do it)
Connect your phone on your computer
On the directory C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools maintains shift + rigth click and "Open command window here"
Type adb devices
If your see a line below "List of devices attached" your adb is OK
Note the number somewhere, it's your device serial number.
On the phone type *#06# and note somewhere IMEI numbers in case something went wrong during flashing
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
For this part I use the m_atze tutorial that you can find here. Check it for me detailed steps.
If you are on windows 8, 8.1 or 10, you have to disable driver verification (some people didn't disable driver verification and it works as well)
For windows 10 with anniversary update : you just have to run a cmd as admin and enter bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON then reboot your computer (your windows will be in test mode)
For other cases check this link
Then
Download QPST flashtool
Install QPST flashtool and reboot your computer
Download and extract ZUI ROM 2.5.x (you maybe need to rename the directory where the ROM is because it could be too big)
Launch QFIL application as administrator
Go to Configuration -> FireHostConfiguration. 1-change device type to UFS. 2-check reset after download checkbox
Click on "Load content" and browse the contents.xml from the ZUI ROM 2.5.x extracted files
On the adb console you opened earlier, enter adb reboot edl
The QFIL page should look like this
Click on "Download content" to flash your phone
The final screen should like this
If any problem, there is an FAQ
Your phone is gonna reboot, congratulation, you're flashed your phone with ZUI 2.5.x ROM.
Once the phone boots up it will be in Chinese again. To get your phone back in English :
On the welcome screen tap the bottom of the screen below the highlighted blue text to skip the ZUK login.
To change the language back to English go to Settings.
In the third section choose the last entry. "Advanced Settings" (the gears symbol).
Choose the 2nd menu item.
Choose the first menu item and select English.
Now check update and install it if needed trough this app. If the check is green, it's ok.
Re-enable developer mode and debugging
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
This step is almost a copy past of section 2 of meister guide
This step gonna void your Lenovo warranty and wipe your data
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
In order to unlock the bootloader you will need to got the zuk website, where you need to register first before you can request to unlock the bootloader.
So go here : https://passport.zuk.com/wauthen3/wauth/jsp/register.jsp (use google translate)
Select Email Registration (upper right corner) and fill in the required data
You will receive an Email with a confirmation link.
Now that you are registered, log in and than go to http://developer.zuk.com/bootloader (use google translate)
Click on Carry On.
On the next page select your phone type Z2 Pro.
Enter your serial number (8 digits) (you can find it on Settings -> About -> Status. If your serial is not 8 digit, add 0 to the end to make a 8 digit number)
Enter an email address where to send the unlock image. It seems that the email address here has to follow some rules. ([email protected] or @Web.net seems to work. A domain name with a hyphen (-) seems to cause problems, i use a @hotmail.com mail adresse and it worked)
Check the 2 check boxes and click SUBMIT
If successful you get a message that the image has been sent to your email address. No message means something went wrong. Likely the email address was not approved.
Save the email attachment from ZUK you requested earlier (named unlock_bootloader.img) into C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools/ (next to adb.exe)
Step 3.2 : Unlock bootloader
On adb console enter adb devices to check if your device is still connected
Next enter adb reboot bootloader and your phone gonna reboot in bootloader mode
Next enterfastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img (if you got error "target did not report max-download-size" change from usb 3.0 to usb 2.0 port and / or try to turn on "enable_usb_2.0" via
Developer Options)
You should see
Code:
target reported max download size of 1610612736 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
writing 'unlock'...
OKAY [ 0.063s]
finished. total time: 0.094s
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go
You should see
Code:
...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
finished. total time: 0.031s
You phone is gonna reboot (or reboot it manually)
Change the phone language to english and re enable debugging.
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Download TWRP 3.1 for Zuk Z2 PRO here and extrat TWRP..... .img next to adb.exe in platform-tools folder
Download SuperSu here
Copy paste SuperSu zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Click on "Keep read only"
Go to install and browse to SuperSu zip.
Swipe to install
When installation is finished, reboot your phone (it may reboot many times)
Good job, your phone is now rooted !
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Go in backup and check all checkbox
Swipe to backup
Reboot the phone
From your computer browse your phone internal memory and copy your backup from TWRP/Backup/XXXXX to a directory in your computer
Step 6 : Install TWRP
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then fastboot flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot reboot
Then adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
TWRP will start
Reboot your phone
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Download ROM from https://uploadfiles.io/55ffa
Copy paste ROM zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
Click Wipe and swipe to wipe. Do NOT reboot your phone.
Go back in TWRP main menu and click Install. Browse the ROM zip file
Swipe to install
Reboot your phone
When your phone reboot, it's in chinese. Click on the texte in the right bottom corner and then select your language.
During the phone configuration, do not connect wifi (in my case the phone configuration crashed when I connected to a wifi)
When you finished phone configuration reboot to get notification in your language
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Download Gapps from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192
Copy the zip file in your phone
Reboot in TWRP
Install Gapps through TWRP
Reboot your phone
At this point my Google Play Services crashed each reboot. So needed to
Reboot in TWRP
Wipe cache
Now it works !
You can install other ROM with this method but I only tested with this one.
Enjoy
First of all, thank you for your help.
I followed this tutorial from start to finish without encountering any unexpected events. It is rare to say so!
Small points:
Step 1:
*- Think of connecting the phone before the command "adb devices", it's stupid but I had not done it!
Step 2:
*- I did not need to change my driver settings on Windows 10.
*- I had to run the QFIL application as an administrator.
*- I had to rename the directory where the ROM was because the name was too big.
Step 3.1:
*- I have a serial number on 7 characters, you must add "0" at the end to make 8 characters.
*- My Gmail address worked smoothly.
Step 4:
*- The SuperSU link did not work, I took this one: http://downloadmirror.co/Utz/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip
*- Some reboot at home also, it seems to be normal.
Step 7:
*- I took the ROM "Resurrection Remix", no problem with another ROM.
Step 8:
*- I also had a crash of Google apps, I also did a wipe and it works now. It looks normal too.
Thank you again for your help!
Glade I could help !
Thanks for your feedback, I'm gonna update the tutorial
Hi,
great tutorial, thank you!
Step 6 : Install TWRP - I'm stuck though, as my PC still does not recognize device on fastboot without -i 0x2b4c...
so should I use instead of
Then fastboot flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot reboot
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the -i option ?
Then fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot -i 0x2b4c reboot
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?
... edit, yes that worked ...
lxlx said:
... edit, yes that worked ...
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Great ! Good to know
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
- gmail works
- did not work to get the bootloader with google translater . had to do it in Chinese, but knew the steps since i tried it with translation first
zwat said:
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
- gmail works
- did not work to get the bootloader with google translater . had to do it in Chinese, but knew the steps since i tried it with translation first
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Thanks for the feedback, I updated the tuto.
Thank you for this tutorial, it worked like a charm!
I'm currently on ZUI 2.5.x. Can I go straight to official MK60.1 using this guide?
Or should I downgrade to ZUI 2.3.x first
dommels said:
I'm currently on ZUI 2.5.x. Can I go straight to official MK60.1 using this guide?
Or should I downgrade to ZUI 2.3.x first
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I don't know sorry :/
Maybe downgrade to 2.3.x is more secured...
For my information, why do you want to install the MK60.1 ?
Bluud said:
I don't know sorry :/
Maybe downgrade to 2.3.x is more secured...
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Just went from stock 2.5x to MK60.1 without issues, thanks!
For my information, why do you want to install the MK60.1 ?
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So far it's the only stable official release from Mokee.
Mk60.1 have exactly the same bugs like Mk71.1. so no need to use mk60.1. mk71.1 is pretty stable btw.
So far quite happy running Mokee. Is there an easy way to root as well?
dommels said:
So far quite happy running Mokee. Is there an easy way to root as well?
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Mokee was quite good.
Yesterday I installed this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zu...tom-rom-zuk-z2pro-resurrection-remix-t3579113
I prefer this ROM because you can custom it in many ways.
Since yesterday it's stable.
Question
Bluud said:
Mokee was quite good.
Yesterday I installed this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zu...tom-rom-zuk-z2pro-resurrection-remix-t3579113
I prefer this ROM because you can custom it in many ways.
Since yesterday it's stable.
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Click to collapse
It's the same tutorial?
Yes
Bluud said:
Hi,
Today I just installed a custom ROM for my Zuk Z2 PRO. This tutorial is how I did it.
I get many ressources from this forum and I thank orignal authors.
Big thanks to meister for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/zuk-z2-pro-guide-to-everything-ota-t3562099
And big thanks to m_atze for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/howto-flash-stock-rom-t3435109
More info on this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-share-lr-team-zuk-z2row-z2-pro-t3567710
Backup your data before processing the flash, in order to avoid loss of data!
Flashing / rooting and install custom ROM could brick your device ! You're the only responsible on what you're doing. This guide is how I did it and I'm not responsible if you're messing up your device
Unlock bootloader (step 3) will void Lenovo warranty
Antutu Score : 143050
Summary :
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
Step 6 : Install TWRP
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Create a directory where you're gona extract download files (avoid space in the directory path).
Download : adb and fastboot from google
Extract it on your previous created directory.
Download usb drivers and install it
Enable developer mode in your Z2 PRO (link if your don't know how to do it)
Connect your phone on your computer
On the directory C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools maintains shift + rigth click and "Open command window here"
Type adb devices
If your see a line below "List of devices attached" your adb is OK
Note the number somewhere, it's your device serial number.
On the phone type *#06# and note somewhere IMEI numbers in case something went wrong during flashing
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
For this part I use the m_atze tutorial that you can find here. Check it for me detailed steps.
If you are on windows 8, 8.1 or 10, you have to disable driver verification (some people didn't disable driver verification and it works as well)
For windows 10 with anniversary update : you just have to run a cmd as admin and enter bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON then reboot your computer (your windows will be in test mode)
For other cases check this link
Then
Download QPST flashtool
Install QPST flashtool and reboot your computer
Download and extract ZUI ROM 2.5.x (you maybe need to rename the directory where the ROM is because it could be too big)
Launch QFIL application as administrator
Go to Configuration -> FireHostConfiguration. 1-change device type to UFS. 2-check reset after download checkbox
Click on "Load content" and browse the contents.xml from the ZUI ROM 2.5.x extracted files
On the adb console you opened earlier, enter adb reboot edl
The QFIL page should look like this
Click on "Download content" to flash your phone
The final screen should like this
If any problem, there is an FAQ
Your phone is gonna reboot, congratulation, you're flashed your phone with ZUI 2.5.x ROM.
Once the phone boots up it will be in Chinese again. To get your phone back in English :
On the welcome screen tap the bottom of the screen below the highlighted blue text to skip the ZUK login.
To change the language back to English go to Settings.
In the third section choose the last entry. "Advanced Settings" (the gears symbol).
Choose the 2nd menu item.
Choose the first menu item and select English.
Now check update and install it if needed trough this app. If the check is green, it's ok.
Re-enable developer mode and debugging
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
This step is almost a copy past of section 2 of meister guide
This step gonna void your Lenovo warranty and wipe your data
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
In order to unlock the bootloader you will need to got the zuk website, where you need to register first before you can request to unlock the bootloader.
So go here : https://passport.zuk.com/wauthen3/wauth/jsp/register.jsp (use google translate)
Select Email Registration (upper right corner) and fill in the required data
You will receive an Email with a confirmation link.
Now that you are registered, log in and than go to http://developer.zuk.com/bootloader (use google translate)
Click on Carry On.
On the next page select your phone type Z2 Pro.
Enter your serial number (8 digits) (you can find it on Settings -> About -> Status. If your serial is not 8 digit, add 0 to the end to make a 8 digit number)
Enter an email address where to send the unlock image. It seems that the email address here has to follow some rules. ([email protected] or @Web.net seems to work. A domain name with a hyphen (-) seems to cause problems, i use a @hotmail.com mail adresse and it worked)
Check the 2 check boxes and click SUBMIT
If successful you get a message that the image has been sent to your email address. No message means something went wrong. Likely the email address was not approved.
Save the email attachment from ZUK you requested earlier (named unlock_bootloader.img) into C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools/ (next to adb.exe)
Step 3.2 : Unlock bootloader
On adb console enter adb devices to check if your device is still connected
Next enter adb reboot bootloader and your phone gonna reboot in bootloader mode
Next enterfastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img (if you got error "target did not report max-download-size" change from usb 3.0 to usb 2.0 port and / or try to turn on "enable_usb_2.0" via
Developer Options)
You should see
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go
You should see
You phone is gonna reboot (or reboot it manually)
Change the phone language to english and re enable debugging.
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Download TWRP 3.1 for Zuk Z2 PRO here and extrat TWRP..... .img next to adb.exe in platform-tools folder
Download SuperSu here
Copy paste SuperSu zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Click on "Keep read only"
Go to install and browse to SuperSu zip.
Swipe to install
When installation is finished, reboot your phone (it may reboot many times)
Good job, your phone is now rooted !
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Go in backup and check all checkbox
Swipe to backup
Reboot the phone
From your computer browse your phone internal memory and copy your backup from TWRP/Backup/XXXXX to a directory in your computer
Step 6 : Install TWRP
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then fastboot flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot reboot
Then adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
TWRP will start
Reboot your phone
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Download ROM from https://uploadfiles.io/55ffa
Copy paste ROM zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
Click Wipe and swipe to wipe. Do NOT reboot your phone.
Go back in TWRP main menu and click Install. Browse the ROM zip file
Swipe to install
Reboot your phone
When your phone reboot, it's in chinese. Click on the texte in the right bottom corner and then select your language.
During the phone configuration, do not connect wifi (in my case the phone configuration crashed when I connected to a wifi)
When you finished phone configuration reboot to get notification in your language
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Download Gapps from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192
Copy the zip file in your phone
Reboot in TWRP
Install Gapps through TWRP
Reboot your phone
At this point my Google Play Services crashed each reboot. So needed to
Reboot in TWRP
Wipe cache
Now it works !
You can install other ROM with this method but I only tested with this one.
Enjoy
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Does it works on Zuk Z2?
dommels said:
I'm currently on ZUI 2.5.x. Can I go straight to official MK60.1 using this guide?
Or should I downgrade to ZUI 2.3.x first
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You can go straight to the latest RR rom without downgrade, so I guess you can do this with MK60 also. But why do you want that...?
Sendt fra min ZUK Z2121 med Tapatalk
Pendragon2000 said:
Does it works on Zuk Z2?
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You can use this tutorial BUT you need to take a Z2 ROM and a Z2 TWRP.
Check on xda Z2 topics
accelerometer/gyroscope BUG can`t play any game

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 7(Nougat) Unlock/Install Stock Images + Kernels/Recovery +

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 7.1.2 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + August 2017 Security Patch​
Intro
This thread is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL'.
It also works for Pixel owners: If, they download the correct files for their Pixel.
This Guide is not for use with the Second Generation Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL devices.
Update(s):
Other - Added 'Other' after 'Prerequisites'
Disclaimers:
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL phone with an unlockable Bootloader, ([How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli) - The unlock method was discovered by: Qu3ntin0), and the latest 7.1.2 August 2017, Factory Image (NHG47Q - Verizon; NKG47S - T-Mobile, Fi carriers, and Rogers; NZH54D - Deutsche Telekom; NJH47F - all other carriers).
Note: If you want the latest OTA or Binaries. Tap the Menu icon (upper left corner) then tap Full OTA Images or Driver Binaries
PC - With the latest Android SDK or SDK Platform tools installed.
Important: Update Android SDK or Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need help installing Android SDK or SDK Platform Tools
How to Install ADB & Fastboot on Mac, Linux & Windows-(Method 1)
Easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot
Other
Pixel XL Guides: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)Android 8.1.0 (Oreo), Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
Pixel 3 XL Guide: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)
Credit/Thanks/Recognitions
TWRP
TWRP for Google Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone
SuperSU
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
Magisk/MagiskManager
[Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c
Custom Kernels
ElementalX kernel
Franco's Kernel
Busybox/Busybox Checker
[MODS] Android Oreo Aroma installer misc. Mods by Tulsadiver
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.26.2-ALL-signed.zip
meekfik, download from PlayStore
Busybox Free (Stericson), download from PlayStore
[TOOLS][ZIPS][SCRIPTS] osm0sis' Odds and Ends [Multiple Devices/Platforms] by osm0sis
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.27.2-ALL-signed.zip
Busybox Checker, download from PlayStore
Other
pcriz -Fastboot Slot Commands, Custom ROM installion help, Magisk help, and help on many many other subjects.
Those I may have inadvertently forgotten.
Index
Open Command Prompt/ Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type 'cmd' and press enter.
Note: If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu and you do not want to change it or add open 'command prompt here' use use option 2.
Boot Bootloader:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Press volume Up/Down button until you see Recovery Mode > Press Power button.
Testing ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test ADB.
Code:
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot bootloader.
Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Your Bootloader
Backup your data and Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Build Number. Tap Build Number until you see you're a Developer. Tap back > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to make your selection.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll be greeted with a warning that says Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader everytime you reboot. It's ok, as long as your bootloader is unlocked it will stay there.
Important: do not repeat do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see 9 of this guide for instructions on how to return to stock and lock the boot loader.
Install Factory Image and wipe data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install Factory Image and keep data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Edit flash-all.bat: Remove -w
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with SuperSU
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone.
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release to your phone.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder: twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img rename it twrp.img
Boot Bootloader
Connect device/phone to computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the Prompt.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip
Tap Add more ZIPs button, select SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot system
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with Magisk (Clean Install)
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Note:[Substratum] theme Spectrum does not work with Magisk root.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the following files:
ElementalX-P-1.14.zip for Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip
MagiskManager-5_1_1.apk
Magisk-uninstaller-20170720.zip
Flash Boot.img - If you have TWRP, SuperSU, or a custom kernel installed.
Extract the contents of your factory image and open the folder it creates. From there, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa99a.zip)
Then open that folder and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to your computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, your phone in bootloader mode and connected to your computer.
Install TWRP
Place twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img in your platform-tools folder and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots, tap the Install button and select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe the slider to install
Press the back button until you are on TWRP's main menu select Reboot > Recovery.
Flash the ZIPs
Disconnect your phone from your Computer.
Tap the Install button, then navigate to the files you downloaded.
Select the Magisk Uninstaller.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select the twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button select a Custom Kernel: ElementalX-P-1.1x.zip or Franco's Kernel-r1x.zip.
Tap Add more ZIPs button select Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button and select: twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe to install
Note: During the Installation of ElementalX, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and press Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and Finish. After, the other ZIPs are installed.
Reboot System
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Install MagiskManager
Install Magisk Manager (5.1.1.apk)
Wipe data on Magisk Manager
Enable Magisk Hide
Enable Core Only Mode
Toggle on and off systemless hosts
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Update Magisk Dirty Flash
Download file:
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip
Flash the ZIPs
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install.
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r24]★ Pure Nexus ★ Substratum | Fi | WiFi Calling ★[07/25/17] by BeansTown106
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r33][OMS] Pixel Dust for marlin [FINAL][2017/08/22] by spezi77
[ROM][Resurrection Remix v5.8.3][Android Nougat 7.1.2][OMS][07/24/17] by BDogg718
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1 Nightlies for the Google Pixel (marlin/sailfish) by invisiblek
Paranoid Android 7.2.1 - AOSPA - Pixel XL by freak_97
ROM][7/21/17][Marlin][7.1.2][WEEKLY]Team OctOs Oct-N by cjkacz
SCREW'D ROM
Install Custom Kernel
Franco's Kernel - SuperSu
Download file:
The latest Franco's kernel for Pixel/Pixel XL
Boot into TWRP
Press Install button select the file you downloaded
Swipe slider to install
Reboot System
ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - SuperSU
Download files:
ElementalX kernel
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release
Flash ElementalX zip in TWRP recovery (do not flash SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip again if you're already rooted).
During the Installation, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and tap Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and then Finish.
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Franco's Kernel or ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - Magisk
See [Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c for Installation Instructions.
Install Substratum Theme
SuperSU Root
Install Substratum Theme Engine from the play store.
Install [Substratum] Spectrum theme from the play store. Note: I used Substratum theme Spectrum to test the installation of Substratum with SuperSU root..
Magisk Root
Researching Information
Return to Stock and Lock Bootloader
Return to Stock
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the platform-tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Verify -w is present in flash-all.bat. Example: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt.
Code:
flash-all
Lock Bootloader
Phone
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer with USB cable.
Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
When it finishes the bootloader is locked.
The next step won't be needed if your Pixel XL reboots into system after bootloader relock.
You need to boot into system now, either press Power button to reboot OR issue the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Audio Mod
Weta Audio Mod
we already have guides though
flex360 said:
we already have guides though
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can't hurt to have an updated guide for those too lazy to read.. so many posts about "this guide is out of date" or "i dont have time to read 6 pages about other people's experiences"
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
jrhatfield said:
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
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It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
JimSmith94 said:
It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
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I'll research it and make changes if needed.
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
iamjimmy said:
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
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Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
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About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
Avasta said:
About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
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2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
fastboot update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Homeboy76 said:
2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
update -w image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
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I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
Avasta said:
I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
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Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
Homeboy76 said:
Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
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I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
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When you flash a factory image, flash it in both slots.
Flash all once
Boot into the bootloader again
Swap slots in bootloader
Flash all again
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
pcriz said:
I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
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Ok.
parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
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Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
If you follow the instructions above you should not have to worry about slot a/b. The firmware will put it in the correct slot.
If you are installing Custom ROM this thread is not for you. You, should follow the installation instructions of the Custom ROM you want to install.
parano666 said:
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
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You're welcome!

Root Guide using Magisk - Step By Step Instructions - Nov 7

It would be nice to have step by step instructions for rooting.
Here's what I have thus far. The final root steps are not complete:
I. Enable Developer Options:
1. Go to your device Settings.​2. Select “About phone” » tap seven times on “Build number”.​3. This will enable Developer options under Settings.​4. Go back to Settings » scroll down to Developer options​5. Enable OEM Unlock: Open “Developer options” menu » enable OEM Unlock​6. Enable USB Debugging: Open “Developer options” » scroll down to Debugging menu, enable “USB Debugging”​
II. Unlock Bootloader - This will wipe your Pixel
1. Install ADB Installer 1.4.3 - http://downloadmirror.co/29Xn/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe​2. Connect your Pixel device to the PC with a USB cable.​3. Open a command window on your PC.​4. Boot your Pixel device into bootloader mode using the following command:​adb reboot bootloader​[NOTE: You may get a request to authorize USB debugging on the device, accept it.]​5. Once your dveice is in bootloader mode, issue the following command to unlock bootloader:​fastboot flashing unlock​6. You’ll get a confirmation screen on your Pixel device. Press Volume Up button to highlight Yes and press Power button to select it.​7. You need to boot into system now, either press Power button to reboot OR issue the following command:​fastboot reboot​8. During reboot, your Pixel device will go through a factory reset and then finally boot into system.​
[MISSING STEPS FROM THIS POINT ON]
III. ROOT
1. Download factory image for your model: https://developers.google.com/android/images​- INSERT DESCRIPTION OF EACH - AT&T, Verizon, etc​2. Extract the ZIP file​3. Open the folder, locate the 2nd zip file, and extract it as well​4.- Inside that folder, locate: boot.img and copy it to your Pixel 2​
5. Download 2 Magisk files​Magisk Manager 5.4.1 APK- https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4324973&d=1509987367​Magisk 14.4 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4324974&d=1509987379​
6. Download a File Manager app from the Play Store, then find and install the Magisk APK???​
7. Use Magisk to patch the boot.img file, which will then be found in /storage/emulated/0/MagiskManager/​
Next steps??​8. From command line to the ADB folder:​adb reboot bootloader​fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img​Press power button to reboot​
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Wouldn't you have to copy patched_boot.img to your PC before you can fastboot flash it?
JimSmith94 said:
Wouldn't you have to copy patched_boot.img to your PC before you can fastboot flash it?
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Yes, then recopy the APK back after the wipe.
Worked great. No issues. Nice work.
Bootloop?
So I get to the last step and flashed the patched_boot.img. The phone reboots, and I seem to be stuck at a perpetual "G" and progress bar. Looks like a boot loop. I waited 5 minutes hoping it would proceed with boot. I then tried to flash the stock boot.img. Still same apparent boot loop. I had to flash the stock restore image to get going again. Am I being impatient? Should it immediately boot up?
once magisk creates patched_boot.img ... do I need to copy this file and place it inside the ADB folder on the computer? if so, which folder do I drop this file in?
trixiejay said:
So I get to the last step and flashed the patched_boot.img. The phone reboots, and I seem to be stuck at a perpetual "G" and progress bar. Looks like a boot loop. I waited 5 minutes hoping it would proceed with boot. I then tried to flash the stock boot.img. Still same apparent boot loop. I had to flash the stock restore image to get going again. Am I being impatient? Should it immediately boot up?
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Mine didn't take long at all to boot up. Pretty much like a regular restart.
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trim81 said:
once magisk creates patched_boot.img ... do I need to copy this file and place it inside the ADB folder on the computer? if so, which folder do I drop this file in?
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I placed mine in the folder with my platform tools. With adb and fastboot.
trim81 said:
once magisk creates patched_boot.img ... do I need to copy this file and place it inside the ADB folder on the computer? if so, which folder do I drop this file in?
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Platform tools folder. Then open a CMD prompt while you are inside that folder and put your phone in bootloader mode. Then fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
shizat63 said:
It would be nice to have step by step instructions for rooting.
Here's what I have thus far. The final root steps are not complete:
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The Magisk post in the section for ROMs , Kernels and other Development has full instructions on how to root with Magisk. It worked for me.
There's also another post in here where someone goes through steps to root, add a kernel, and get V4A running (to mixed success as normal), and although he uses steps different than the first post I referenced, it's working for him.
Magisk isn't producing out a boot.img
I'm using version 5.4.3
Once I select the boot.img. it just goes back to the magisk home screen and says "downloading magisk v14.zip"
What an Im I doing wrong

HOW TO: Android 10 Stock with Root via Magisk

Full disclosure- many of these steps are just copy/pasted from the Magisk install instructions and other areas online, just thought I'd post a full set of instructions for our device. There might be easier steps or I might have added additional unnecessary steps, please let me know and I can update. I'm just posting what worked for me. I also don't like installing things from sketchy fileshare sites, so I provide the way to get everything from official sources.
This is to get root via Magisk on a stock Moto Z4 (I have the Retail model, don't know anything about Verizon or other models). You will need to have a knowledge of how to do some advanced tasks, such as using ADB/Fastboot, installing APKs from unknown sources, and installing drivers on your computer. Google is your friend (or DuckDuckGo in my opinion) I am not responsible for bricked phones, thermonuclear war, etc. This is just a helpful guide.
You might as well start on the latest OTA since during the unlock process you'll have no choice but to erase all your data, make sure you're fully updated and backup your data.
HOW TO ROOT FROM STOCK:
First, you must unlock your bootloader. WARNING: THE UNLOCK PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA!
Follow the instructions on the Motorola website to check if your bootloader can be unlocked and retrieve the ID codes
One step Motorola doesn't mention is that you must enable OEM unlocking from the Developer Options. If you don't know how to get to Developer Options, you'll need to google it. It's very easy, and I think it's a good "test" to figure out if you should even be trying to root your phone
Once you have your unlock code, unlock your bootloader according to the instructions here. EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE WILL BE DELETED AT THIS POINT!
Next, you must patch the stock boot image.
You will need to retrieve the boot image, please follow the instructions at the bottom of this post on how to download the full OTA archives.
Once you have the stock boot image, copy it to your phone's storage
You need to install Magisk Manager on your phone (it doesn't need to be rooted at this point- it's just needed to patch the boot image) Download the latest Magisk Manager from the official Magisk thread here
Tap "Advanced Settings" in Magisk Manager and check "Recovery Mode"
Press Install → Install → Select and Patch a File, and select your stock boot/recovery image file
Magisk Manager will patch the image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.img
Copy the patched image from your device to your PC. If you can’t find it via MTP, you can pull the file with ADB:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.img
Now, flash the modified boot image
Plug your phone in, make sure USB debugging is enabled, open a command line in the same folder that your patched image is in (or, you can put in the full path on step 3 rather than just the filename).
Easiest way to get to fastboot mode is the command (you can also use the volume key trick if you'd rather or if you're having trouble with ADB):
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then all you have to do is:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
To reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You should be done now! You can check the status of root from Magisk Manager and refer to Magisk documentation for any help with that. You may also want to disable Automatic System Updates from Developer options to prevent issues when updates are released.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD STOCK OTA ZIP & RETRIEVE BOOT IMAGE:
First, you need to download LSMA, Moto/Lenovo's software for managing and recovering phones
Once the software is installed, open it and go to the "Flash" tab, hit "Switch to Upgrade", and connect your phone
When you connect, it will check for an update (Sometimes it will not have the latest update even if you are offered an update on your phone. You'll need to wait until it shows up here)
Download the update
LSMA will download a zip file to C:\ProgramData\LMSA\Download\RomFiles, and once completed it will automatically extract the ZIP. (If you want the full ZIP image for any reason, you must copy it to a different location before the extraction completes, LSMA deletes the zip once the extraction finishes. Just have the window open until the download completes, as soon as the ZIP file appears copy it to another folder, it will not interfere with extraction.)
Retrieve the boot.img from the download folder
HOW TO UPGRADE TO NEW OTA, PRESERVING ROOT & DATA:
Now you can try following the Magisk instructions since our device has an A/B partition layout, but I wasn't able to get it to work, usually the upgrade fails validating the current image so I have an alternate set of steps that did work for me. Backup your data just in case though.
First, you need to download LSMA, Moto/Lenovo's software for managing and recovering phones
Once the software is installed, open it and go to the "Flash" tab, hit "Switch to Upgrade", and connect your phone
When you connect, it will check for an update (Sometimes it will not have the latest update even if you are offered an update on your phone. You'll need to wait until it shows up here)
Download the update, but don't install it yet. The program will download a zip file to C:\ProgramData\LMSA\Download\RomFiles, and once completed it will automatically extract the ZIP.
Retrieve the boot.img from the download folder and copy it to your phone
Patch the boot.img in Magisk Manager per the steps above
Now proceed with installing the update in LSMA (It will say it's going to erase your data, but it does not).
Your phone will reboot to the bootloader and LSMA will flash the update
Once the update is finished and your phone reboots for the final time, close LSMA.
Reboot to the bootloader again:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Flash boot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
Reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Upon reboot, you're now updated, and root & data is preserved.
hey there i cant download the recovery.img for get mod
when triying to flash and download it said device incompatible
anyone have the moded recovery already patch that can share if can of course
I have Android 10 already
Need some help I conect my phone tomthe app for downloading the full ota file but gives me an error. The recognize the phone but I can't download the img file can some one share me the .img patched.
Can I use a .img that some in this forum did ?
I read Android has new fastbootd and I had to manually install ROM and root using fastbootd on One Hyper
Z4 doesn't need fastbootd, does it?
mingkee said:
I read Android has new fastbootd and I had to manually install ROM and root using fastbootd on One Hyper
Z4 doesn't need fastbootd, does it?
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No, the Z4 does not use fastbootd.
Running this command with the device connected in fastboot mode will return yes if it uses fastbootd and no if it doesn't
Code:
fastboot getvar is-userspace
https://source.android.com/devices/bootloader/fastbootd
Do I have to download LSMA or can I use the boot.img from the Android 10 firmware I got from lolinet?
G.I. Jew said:
Do I have to download LSMA or can I use the boot.img from the Android 10 firmware I got from lolinet?
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The firmware packages from lolinet are identical to the ones downloaded by LMSA
Sigh, not possible on verizon due to the locked bootloader
zander21510 said:
Full disclosure- many of these steps are just copy/pasted from the Magisk install instructions and other areas online, just thought I'd post a full set of instructions for our device. There might be easier steps or I might have added additional unnecessary steps, please let me know and I can update. I'm just posting what worked for me. I also don't like installing things from sketchy fileshare sites, so I provide the way to get everything from official sources.
This is to get root via Magisk on a stock Moto Z4 (I have the Retail model, don't know anything about Verizon or other models). You will need to have a knowledge of how to do some advanced tasks, such as using ADB/Fastboot, installing APKs from unknown sources, and installing drivers on your computer. Google is your friend (or DuckDuckGo in my opinion) I am not responsible for bricked phones, thermonuclear war, etc. This is just a helpful guide.
You might as well start on the latest OTA since during the unlock process you'll have no choice but to erase all your data, make sure you're fully updated and backup your data.
HOW TO ROOT FROM STOCK:
First, you must unlock your bootloader. WARNING: THE UNLOCK PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA!
Follow the instructions on the Motorola website to check if your bootloader can be unlocked and retrieve the ID codes
One step Motorola doesn't mention is that you must enable OEM unlocking from the Developer Options. If you don't know how to get to Developer Options, you'll need to google it. It's very easy, and I think it's a good "test" to figure out if you should even be trying to root your phone
Once you have your unlock code, unlock your bootloader according to the instructions here. EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE WILL BE DELETED AT THIS POINT!
Next, you must patch the stock boot image.
You will need to retrieve the boot image, please follow the instructions at the bottom of this post on how to download the full OTA archives.
Once you have the stock boot image, copy it to your phone's storage
You need to install Magisk Manager on your phone (it doesn't need to be rooted at this point- it's just needed to patch the boot image) Download the latest Magisk Manager from the official Magisk thread here
Tap "Advanced Settings" in Magisk Manager and check "Recovery Mode"
Press Install → Install → Select and Patch a File, and select your stock boot/recovery image file
Magisk Manager will patch the image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.img
Copy the patched image from your device to your PC. If you can’t find it via MTP, you can pull the file with ADB:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.img
Now, flash the modified boot image
Plug your phone in, make sure USB debugging is enabled, open a command line in the same folder that your patched image is in (or, you can put in the full path on step 3 rather than just the filename).
Easiest way to get to fastboot mode is the command (you can also use the volume key trick if you'd rather or if you're having trouble with ADB):
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then all you have to do is:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
To reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You should be done now! You can check the status of root from Magisk Manager and refer to Magisk documentation for any help with that. You may also want to disable Automatic System Updates from Developer options to prevent issues when updates are released.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD STOCK OTA ZIP & RETRIEVE BOOT IMAGE:
First, you need to download LSMA, Moto/Lenovo's software for managing and recovering phones
Once the software is installed, open it and go to the "Flash" tab, hit "Switch to Upgrade", and connect your phone
When you connect, it will check for an update (Sometimes it will not have the latest update even if you are offered an update on your phone. You'll need to wait until it shows up here)
Download the update
LSMA will download a zip file to C:\ProgramData\LMSA\Download\RomFiles, and once completed it will automatically extract the ZIP. (If you want the full ZIP image for any reason, you must copy it to a different location before the extraction completes, LSMA deletes the zip once the extraction finishes. Just have the window open until the download completes, as soon as the ZIP file appears copy it to another folder, it will not interfere with extraction.)
Retrieve the boot.img from the download folder
HOW TO UPGRADE TO NEW OTA, PRESERVING ROOT & DATA:
Now you can try following the Magisk instructions since our device has an A/B partition layout, but I wasn't able to get it to work, usually the upgrade fails validating the current image so I have an alternate set of steps that did work for me. Backup your data just in case though.
First, you need to download LSMA, Moto/Lenovo's software for managing and recovering phones
Once the software is installed, open it and go to the "Flash" tab, hit "Switch to Upgrade", and connect your phone
When you connect, it will check for an update (Sometimes it will not have the latest update even if you are offered an update on your phone. You'll need to wait until it shows up here)
Download the update, but don't install it yet. The program will download a zip file to C:\ProgramData\LMSA\Download\RomFiles, and once completed it will automatically extract the ZIP.
Retrieve the boot.img from the download folder and copy it to your phone
Patch the boot.img in Magisk Manager per the steps above
Now proceed with installing the update in LSMA (It will say it's going to erase your data, but it does not).
Your phone will reboot to the bootloader and LSMA will flash the update
Once the update is finished and your phone reboots for the final time, close LSMA.
Reboot to the bootloader again:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Flash boot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
Reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Upon reboot, you're now updated, and root & data is preserved.
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for those who try to install security patch...
I recommend you do the following in case you wish to keep your root and others in the phone.
as usual, back it up in case...
connect to the lenovo software (above) and download the security patch (you can do it thru the rescue step as the program will prompt "no new software" if you try to check "upgrade software".
once the security patch download is complete, keep a copy of the boot.img and load it on the phone to do usual magisk thing.
but be patient...
keep this new magisk edited boot elsewhere and reflash the original boot to your phone so that the error message in making the patch update disappears.
once you reverted to the original boot (it goes without saying the usual fastboot reboot), make the OTA security patch update.
you will find that the root is gone but the phone (everything).
now is the time to flash the magisk edited boot (the new boot from the update patch) to your phone and voilaaaaa!
your root is back + the security patch applied.
beefytr said:
for those who try to install security patch...
I recommend you do the following in case you wish to keep your root and others in the phone.
as usual, back it up in case...
connect to the lenovo software (above) and download the security patch (you can do it thru the rescue step as the program will prompt "no new software" if you try to check "upgrade software".
once the security patch download is complete, keep a copy of the boot.img and load it on the phone to do usual magisk thing.
but be patient...
keep this new magisk edited boot elsewhere and reflash the original boot to your phone so that the error message in making the patch update disappears.
once you reverted to the original boot (it goes without saying the usual fastboot reboot), make the OTA security patch update.
you will find that the root is gone but the phone (everything).
now is the time to flash the magisk edited boot (the new boot from the update patch) to your phone and voilaaaaa!
your root is back + the security patch applied.
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Hey, I found that using root on the latest security patch makes the WiFi stop working. Like the switch won't even turn on, and it can't scan for new networks. I know that it's not a hardware problem, because I reverted to the March security update and WiFi works. Is anyone else having the no WiFi issue on the latest security patch while using root?
Fazwalrus said:
Hey, I found that using root on the latest security patch makes the WiFi stop working. Like the switch won't even turn on, and it can't scan for new networks. I know that it's not a hardware problem, because I reverted to the March security update and WiFi works. Is anyone else having the no WiFi issue on the latest security patch while using root?
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Nope!

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