Question about custom recoveries and bootloader relocking - Huawei Nova 2i (Mate 10 Lite / Honor 9i) Questions

Hello!
I have unlocked the bootloader of my Mate 10 lite and proceeded to flash TWRP and Magisk onto the device. But in doing so, I get an awful looking screen when I boot the device, so I thought I should relock the bootloader, now that TWRP has been flashed.
...I immediately regretted relocking the bootloader, as the system was inaccessible until I re-unlocked the bootloader and was able to access TWRP and the system again. So my question is, can you lock the bootloader with TWRP installed and still access the system?
Also, if I want to go back to full-stock, I have to download a stock ROM for the system from firmwarefinder and flash it with some tool, correct?

Tsun_Pooka said:
So my question is, can you lock the bootloader with TWRP installed and still access the system?
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Unfortunately, it's impossible...
You can flash Stock ROM for the system from firmwarefinder (fullOTA-MF only!) using HwOTA, HuRupdater, Huawei Multi-tool (RUFI).
If You want to go back to full-stock with locked bootloader (not re-locked) , You have to flash Service ROM from dload (this process will erase all the data from your device!).

Tsun_Pooka said:
Hello!
I have unlocked the bootloader of my Mate 10 lite and proceeded to flash TWRP and Magisk onto the device. But in doing so, I get an awful looking screen when I boot the device, so I thought I should relock the bootloader, now that TWRP has been flashed.
...I immediately regretted relocking the bootloader, as the system was inaccessible until I re-unlocked the bootloader and was able to access TWRP and the system again. So my question is, can you lock the bootloader with TWRP installed and still access the system?
Also, if I want to go back to full-stock, I have to download a stock ROM for the system from firmwarefinder and flash it with some tool, correct?
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How you unlock the bootloader?

bozka1 said:
Unfortunately, it's impossible... If You want to go back to full-stock with locked bootloader (not re-locked) , You have to flash Service ROM from dload (this process will erase all the data from your device!).
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Thanks for the tips! By the way, what is dload? If it's a website, I cant find it (the fact that dload is short of "download" doesn't really help). I am now in need of that full-stock ROM.

Tsun_Pooka said:
By the way, what is dload?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/help/formatting-dload-method-t3815949/page2

Whew. I got the bootloader AND FRP locked on me, and now I don't have a usable system. So now, I have to rely on eRecovery to download a 3GBs package and hope all things go well...the problem is, I'd need to find a place that offers fast WiFi...my internet is terrible.
EDIT: Got the system back up thanks to eRecovery. I'm not sure if I want to root or install a custom recovery on the Lite. I've realized even more that I should cherish my older phone, my Samsung Galaxy Win. At least this one isn't complicated or protected by Fort KNOX.

When u play with custom roms, u appreciate the customization/optimizations offered by developers, thanks to them. But with the time, u always feel stock ROM was best for this n that reasons. Recent 2/3 times I was able to use Huru Updater to get back to Stock ROM and it worked well (needs TWRP installed, and you may need to switch to other TWRP if u get error from existing)
You seem to be a beginner, so I would suggest to get help from some friends who can do it for you. Or obviously u can try ur self again and again, and learn good things until something finally works for u. You were able to relock bootloader so it means u have the code for ur device for locking/unlocking, save this code on at least 2 different places (email, google drive, dropbox etc.). Then u can easily unlock ur device again, and install Stock ROM etc.

usman400 said:
When u play with custom roms, u appreciate the customization/optimizations offered by developers, thanks to them. But with the time, u always feel stock ROM was best for this n that reasons. Recent 2/3 times I was able to use Huru Updater to get back to Stock ROM and it worked well (needs TWRP installed, and you may need to switch to other TWRP if u get error from existing)
You seem to be a beginner, so I would suggest to get help from some friends who can do it for you. Or obviously u can try ur self again and again, and learn good things until something finally works for u. You were able to relock bootloader so it means u have the code for ur device for locking/unlocking, save this code on at least 2 different places (email, google drive, dropbox etc.). Then u can easily unlock ur device again, and install Stock ROM etc.
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Custom ROMs are the best thing to happen to the Galaxy Win, even if the available choices all have their compromises. But with the M10 lite, I think it's better to stick with stock and mod it. And I'm not exactly a beginner, but rooting the Galaxy Win and modifying it was no hard ordeal. Or the Galaxy Grand for that matter, which I changed its ROM entirely. The Mate 10 lite however, oh dear (wipes sweat).
I've got the system back up and re-fitted it with TWRP and installed Magisk. And yet, when I try backing up the data partition with TWRP, I meet a peculiar error. Excerpt from recovery.log:
Code:
I:addFile '/data/misc/bluedroid' including root: 1
==> set selinux context: u:object_r:bluetooth_data_file:s0
found policy '/data/misc/bluedroid' - '1DK' - '3c2755a577289547'
I:addFile '/data/misc/bluedroid/K+hpne9pCUEHa,R422fJJA' including root: 1
==> set selinux context: u:object_r:bluetooth_data_file:s0
I:Error adding file '/data/misc/bluedroid/K+hpne9pCUEHa,R422fJJA' to '/external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FFY5T18328016218/2019-06-08--20-21-17/data.f2fs.win000'
Error creating backup.
I:ERROR tarList for thread ID 0
Error creating backup.
I:InfoManager saving '/external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FFY5T18328016218/2019-06-08--20-21-17/data.info'
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
Backup Failed. Cleaning Backup Folder.
I:Copying file /tmp/recovery.log to /external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FFY5T18328016218/2019-06-08--20-21-17/recovery.log
I:Set page: 'action_complete'
I:operation_end - status=1
Searching on the internet, I found the solution was to delete the file that stops the operation from finishing. However, using MiXplorer with full root permissions, I...couldn't find the file...? There's only bt_config.bak, bt_config.conf and macbt. Nothing else. What the heck is up with all that?
I'd appreciate a solution to this.

Tsun_Pooka said:
Custom ROMs are the best thing to happen to the Galaxy Win, even if the available choices all have their compromises. But with the M10 lite, I think it's better to stick with stock and mod it. And I'm not exactly a beginner, but rooting the Galaxy Win and modifying it was no hard ordeal. Or the Galaxy Grand for that matter, which I changed its ROM entirely. The Mate 10 lite however, oh dear (wipes sweat).
I've got the system back up and re-fitted it with TWRP and installed Magisk. And yet, when I try backing up the data partition with TWRP, I meet a peculiar error. Excerpt from recovery.log:
Code:
I:addFile '/data/misc/bluedroid' including root: 1
==> set selinux context: u:object_r:bluetooth_data_file:s0
found policy '/data/misc/bluedroid' - '1DK' - '3c2755a577289547'
I:addFile '/data/misc/bluedroid/K+hpne9pCUEHa,R422fJJA' including root: 1
==> set selinux context: u:object_r:bluetooth_data_file:s0
I:Error adding file '/data/misc/bluedroid/K+hpne9pCUEHa,R422fJJA' to '/external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FFY5T18328016218/2019-06-08--20-21-17/data.f2fs.win000'
Error creating backup.
I:ERROR tarList for thread ID 0
Error creating backup.
I:InfoManager saving '/external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FFY5T18328016218/2019-06-08--20-21-17/data.info'
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
Backup Failed. Cleaning Backup Folder.
I:Copying file /tmp/recovery.log to /external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FFY5T18328016218/2019-06-08--20-21-17/recovery.log
I:Set page: 'action_complete'
I:operation_end - status=1
Searching on the internet, I found the solution was to delete the file that stops the operation from finishing. However, using MiXplorer with full root permissions, I...couldn't find the file...? There's only bt_config.bak, bt_config.conf and macbt. Nothing else. What the heck is up with all that?
I'd appreciate a solution to this.
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I am certainly not up to what u r indicating so cant suggest a solution, earlier in my reply, I was only
indicating my experience with custom ROMs. I havent yet come across a single custom ROM for mate 10
lite that has no problems. Earlier Galaxy S4 Mini, there was custom ROM which was awsome, not a single issue
But for mate 10 lite camera problem is most common. Stock camera app often doesnt work or partially
works, restart of the app etc. You can install open camera, but it does not give u best shots, and filters.
Other issues are already discussed in every custom ROM thread, so I had to come back to Stock ROM
with magisk to remove any system apps that I dont need plus other goodies that magisk offers u (modules)

Alright, so I am supposed to install 347, but I uhh...can't, because I don't think TWRP is able to do it. What am I supposed to do in order to carry out the update successfully?

Tsun_Pooka said:
Alright, so I am supposed to install 347, but I uhh...can't, because I don't think TWRP is able to do it. What am I supposed to do in order to carry out the update successfully?
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Flash the stock erecovery whenever i root my phone i always stick with stock recovery not custom recovery(TWRP)
Theres another method to flash the stock recovery but... This is my method on how to flash stock recovery(erecovery)
PC ONLY!!! and MAKE SURE TO HAVE UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER AND FRP!!!
1.Download MultiTool from https://pro-teammt.ru/en/multi-tool-huawei-honor/
2.Make sure to install Huawei driver from the MultiTool
3.Download This File i provided Here https://mega.nz/#!nZxl2AwZ!6qRIIRbLK4Ub80dPMae4HQQ7e-O49_f2BZ8PhbuZTYM
4.Go to MultiTool and go to recovey Section an select file that you download earlier
5.Make sure to CONNECT USB CABLE TO YOR PC now Reboot your device into Bootloader mode by PRESSING VOLUME DOWN BUTTON and CONNECT THE CABLE TO YOUR PHONE
6.Now on the MultiTool click on Flash Recovery_Ramdisk andlet it flash...,
7.Now You Have The Stock Recovery Installed Now You Can Install Offical Firmware Update On Your Phone
8.All Done
I Hope I Help You

I will follow your guide later today or tomorrow! Thank you for the help!

Tsun_Pooka said:
I will follow your guide later today or tomorrow! Thank you for the help!
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Np

LoneWolfz said:
Np
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I just did your instructions today. All was going well up until installation of the new update. The first time, it rebooted when the progress bar was at 6%, then it rebooted again to the recovery, went up to 6% again before showing this screen:
Code:
Software install failed!
Failed to check the update files
Please download the package again
> Reboot system now
So I'm back to square one basically.
Also, I can't install updates to the built-in Huawei apps for some reason, even after flashing the stock recovery. I'm not sure what to do with both issues now...

Tsun_Pooka said:
I just did your instructions today. All was going well up until installation of the new update. The first time, it rebooted when the progress bar was at 6%, then it rebooted again to the recovery, went up to 6% again before showing this screen:
So I'm back to square one basically.
Also, I can't install updates to the built-in Huawei apps for some reason, even after flashing the stock recovery. I'm not sure what to do with both issues now...
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Try to download the update again
Usually when i tried to install new update(100+Mb) i will ended up what the code said but downloading a Full Update(3.49Gb) Fixed the problem
Just refresh the update in setting and install it

bozka1 said:
Unfortunately, it's impossible...
You can flash Stock ROM for the system from firmwarefinder (fullOTA-MF only!) using HwOTA, HuRupdater, Huawei Multi-tool (RUFI).
If You want to go back to full-stock with locked bootloader (not re-locked) , You have to flash Service ROM from dload (this process will erase all the data from your device!).
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But can you unlock the bootloader later on with the same code if you wanted or is this it?

Deathecho said:
But can you unlock the bootloader later on with the same code if you wanted or is this it?
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Yes you can use the same unlock code again.

LoneWolfz said:
Try to download the update again
Usually when i tried to install new update(100+Mb) i will ended up what the code said but downloading a Full Update(3.49Gb) Fixed the problem
Just refresh the update in setting and install it
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The full update actually installed. Thanks for the tip!
I just still can't update my built-in Huawei apps.

Tsun_Pooka said:
The full update actually installed. Thanks for the tip!
I just still can't update my built-in Huawei apps.
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Np

Related

Question about rooting P8 Lite

Hello eveybody.
I have a question. Actually I have more .. a lot, but for now:
Up to what buildnumber is it possible to root the P8 Lite?
(Because I had B605 and tried to root it but failed. Got stuck in logo, and now I have stock rom B609.
Still trying to root but get all kind of errors and weird things I dont understand ... I am a newbie at this though.)
Oh, also what else do i need to do before trying to root for the tenth time ? (Log out of Huawei account? reset facory settings? ... or anything?)
Kind regards,
TommyWhite
TommyWhite said:
Hello eveybody.
I have a question. Actually I have more .. a lot, but for now:
Up to what buildnumber is it possible to root the P8 Lite?
(Because I had B605 and tried to root it but failed. Got stuck in logo, and now I have stock rom B609.
Still trying to root but get all kind of errors and weird things I dont understand ... I am a newbie at this though.)
Oh, also what else do i need to do before trying to root for the tenth time ? (Log out of Huawei account? reset facory settings? ... or anything?)
Kind regards,
TommyWhite
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Your can error every versions... I'm on B610 and have rooted it with Magisk... I guess you already have rooted it before so you're not new to this... Well anyway, to root you must have TWRP recovery, and the root file... Boot into recovery mode and simply flash the root file...
What error did you get while rooting on B605?
You probably got stuck in boot animation because you flashed superSU in system mode. It should be installed in system-less mode. Magisk will install only in system-less mode and I think it's better at passing the safetynet.
amageek said:
Your can error every versions... I'm on B610 and have rooted it with Magisk... I guess you already have rooted it before so you're not new to this... Well anyway, to root you must have TWRP recovery, and the root file... Boot into recovery mode and simply flash the root file...
What error did you get while rooting on B605?
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Thanks for replying :good:
What do you mean with "Your can error every versions..."? .. Do you mean you can root every version?
I am very new to this. Half of the time I dont know what the H im doing, and all of the time I only have a slight idea of what is going on in the Phone. For example I dont even know what a root file is, could you tell me?
How did you root with Magisk if I may ask? And whats the difference with SuperSu?
I had all kinda errors and issues along the way from B605 to B170 and B123 Android 5 back to 6 and B609. (I could make a thread of it ... maybe it helps others???)
Because today I finaly rooted my Phone.
Weirdly enough root checker basic sais it isnt but other root checkers say it is (and my device itself said after reboot that it was) ... so what to make of that?
Can I update the Phone now its rooted without unrooting it?
@keikari
Thanks for responding.
But im afraid I cannot quite follow you.
Could you explain a bit more please?
(Can you also maybe read the last bit of my other reply?)
TommyWhite said:
@keikari
Thanks for responding.
But im afraid I cannot quite follow you.
Could you explain a bit more please?
(Can you also maybe read the last bit of my other reply?)
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You can't update phone which is rooted(as far as I know).
Do you have TWRP recovery installed?
If you had TWRP installed and you rooted by flashing SuperSu(this is what other guy meant with "root file"). By default SuperSu installs in system mode(meaning it does it thing into system partition). You need to install other zip file first to make it install system-less mode(meaning it does it thing into boot partition).
Magisk is also flashable zip and similiar to SuperSU. If you use apps that need to pass safetynet(like netflix) you want to root with magisk.
Don't know did that helped at all. It's hard to explain when I only know how to use it but don't know why/how it works : D
And if you don't mind doing factory reset before updating, you can also install official updates in TWRP.
Uhhhmmm ok. Well I had to copy eu.chainfire.supersu-1 folder from boot folder to system folder so I dont know what to call that than.
I have TWRP now yes thank you.
But I dont understand about safetynet, coz I just tried Netflix and it works just fine ... and I got SuperSu not Magisk.
By the way when I press on SuperSu nothing happens ... how come?
Also your telling me that I can install official update with TWPR without unrooting it?
And, if you dont mind telling me, whats better to make backup with TWPR or Titanium backup?
While im at it ... if I make a backup of rooted Phone and accidently unroot it by update or something cant i just restore the backup to unroot it again?
Thanks in advance, sorry for the many questions. (Ill learn a lot; )
1. I don't think you can just copy superSu stuff(though not 100% sure, I rarely do things manually if I don't have to. Mostly because lack of knowledge : D )
2. Maybe stock rom passes safety net and it's nothing to really think about as an user. Because if everything works like you want -> no reason to care. If doesn't work -> now you care and you can find answer since you have something to look for
3. Root isn't actually thing you can loose. It's thing that you just install in the rom. As user you can think it like an app.(which just has to be installed a bit differently).
4. When you press SuperSu, Supersu app should open (maybe your copying broke it)
5. TWRP is to back up whole rom(or some partitions). Like if you "soft brick" your device or format system/boot/data partition you can restore it back exactly like it was with TWRP backup. You should do this every time you install new rom or some stuff that modifies system like xposed. It saves time and nerves if things don't work.
5.1 Titanium back up is to back up app and/or app data(like progress in games). This is good if you are changing rom or wanting to re-install your current rom.
6. You'll soon understand the actual concept of the root. Like with p8lite only thing you need to worry is that you have unlocked bootloader. Which you should have since you were able to install TWRP.
7. About installing firmware in TWRP is kind of easier, because stock method will need non-rooted firmware and only few exactly correct firmwares can be installed on top of your current firmware. With TWRP you can even install roms from other kirin 620 devices. (My phone is honor 4x, but I used to use p8lites firmwares because it had more updates) TWRP updating will wipe data.
Happy to help. I think I answered most of your questions in that, ask if you need better details. It would be hard to write guide that has all basics explained the way it would be easy to understand, you'll learn faster when you keep trying and ask question as they come(like you have) at some point you will do something wrong and be like **** this **** and start over again. Then it will became easier and you will also learn that it's difficult to actually brick this phone(some people are too scared about it and few have succeeded in it, but no idea how : D) )
Thanks for using actual english in your questions. :good:
TommyWhite said:
Uhhhmmm ok. Well I had to copy eu.chainfire.supersu-1 folder from boot folder to system folder so I dont know what to call that than.
I have TWRP now yes thank you.
But I dont understand about safetynet, coz I just tried Netflix and it works just fine ... and I got SuperSu not Magisk.
By the way when I press on SuperSu nothing happens ... how come?
Also your telling me that I can install official update with TWPR without unrooting it?
And, if you dont mind telling me, whats better to make backup with TWPR or Titanium backup?
While im at it ... if I make a backup of rooted Phone and accidently unroot it by update or something cant i just restore the backup to unroot it again?
Thanks in advance, sorry for the many questions. (Ill learn a lot; )
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By default, SuperSu installs root in system mode. It will fail the SafetyNet test (which checks if the android system is modified or not if it fails, you can't run SnapChat and Android Pay will not work too). If you root by Magisk, the SafetyNet test will pass..
To make it clear, since you have TWRP, download the Root file (SuperSu or Magisk) and then flash the root file from TWRP... Copying and pasting won't work.
These are the files: SuperSu v 2.78 and Magisk v 13.3.. Download either of these files and flash through TWRP..
And yes, I meant you can root...
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To answer your other question, when you update your phone it will unroot it... You can root it again by simply flashing those files...
Do Refer the MEGA Thread for more information... Banakafallata has explained everything neatly...
amageek said:
By default, SuperSu installs root in system mode. It will fail the SafetyNet test (which checks if the android system is modified or not if it fails, you can't run SnapChat and Android Pay will not work too). If you root by Magisk, the SafetyNet test will pass..
To make it clear, since you have TWRP, download the Root file (SuperSu or Magisk) and then flash the root file from TWRP... Copying and pasting won't work.
These are the files: SuperSu v 2.78 and Magisk v 13.3.. Download either of these files and flash through TWRP..
And yes, I meant you can root...
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Isn't magisk 14 https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 better than 13.3 or does it have some bugs?
keikari said:
Isn't magisk 14 https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 better than 13.3 or does it have some bugs?
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Yes but I haven't uploaded the file in my Mega Cloud... He can update it ..
keikari said:
1. I don't think you can just copy superSu stuff(though not 100% sure, I rarely do things manually if I don't have to. Mostly because lack of knowledge : D )
2. Maybe stock rom passes safety net and it's nothing to really think about as an user. Because if everything works like you want -> no reason to care. If doesn't work -> now you care and you can find answer since you have something to look for
3. Root isn't actually thing you can loose. It's thing that you just install in the rom. As user you can think it like an app.(which just has to be installed a bit differently).
4. When you press SuperSu, Supersu app should open (maybe your copying broke it)
5. TWRP is to back up whole rom(or some partitions). Like if you "soft brick" your device or format system/boot/data partition you can restore it back exactly like it was with TWRP backup. You should do this every time you install new rom or some stuff that modifies system like xposed. It saves time and nerves if things don't work.
5.1 Titanium back up is to back up app and/or app data(like progress in games). This is good if you are changing rom or wanting to re-install your current rom.
6. You'll soon understand the actual concept of the root. Like with p8lite only thing you need to worry is that you have unlocked bootloader. Which you should have since you were able to install TWRP.
7. About installing firmware in TWRP is kind of easier, because stock method will need non-rooted firmware and only few exactly correct firmwares can be installed on top of your current firmware. With TWRP you can even install roms from other kirin 620 devices. (My phone is honor 4x, but I used to use p8lites firmwares because it had more updates) TWRP updating will wipe data.
Happy to help. I think I answered most of your questions in that, ask if you need better details. It would be hard to write guide that has all basics explained the way it would be easy to understand, you'll learn faster when you keep trying and ask question as they come(like you have) at some point you will do something wrong and be like **** this **** and start over again. Then it will became easier and you will also learn that it's difficult to actually brick this phone(some people are too scared about it and few have succeeded in it, but no idea how : D) )
Thanks for using actual english in your questions. :good:
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Thank you very much for helping and letting me feel at ease with that last bit! Buttuhm if I used Dutch I dont think I would get very much help here, but thanks for thanking me (My English is not so good though)
Sorry for the late responce. Ive been busy ... also with reading and searching ... but seems like the more I read the more questions I get.
Anyways:
1. In the tutorial I finally tried it said in the end "7. Now open /device/data/app and locate folder eu.chainfire.supersu-1 cut and paste in folder /device/system/app with following rights rwx r-x r-x" and it worked. (Im not sure weither I may post the link of that tutorial here. Its some blogspot.)
2. Mobile banking doesnt work anymore. It sais it doesnt recognize my device ... so If its not to hard to switch to Magisk, I would like that.
3. But I cannot just uninstall SuperSu and install Magisk now can I? (Im trying to figure that out, among all the other stuff new to me.)
4. Lol ye I have been a bit of an idiot there or drunk or something, cause it works just fine.
5. Ok so it makes an images of your whole device so to speak, right? But I guess TWRP will be gone after a official update or a stock ROM is installed? When I make a back up with TWPR it names it date Balong500311 or something. I had the Balong bug several days ago but its gone now ... I hope. In aida64 it sais Board: Balongv8r1sft and in project menu it sais CP version: some number (balong) ... its very strange.
5.1 So TWRP is better it backs up everything.
6. Ok, but I wanna know .. Everything!!!! :victory:
7. I dont understand your first sentence here at all. (Remember im realy realy new to this. For to new to be going installing ROMs from other devices )
amageek said:
By default, SuperSu installs root in system mode. It will fail the SafetyNet test (which checks if the android system is modified or not if it fails, you can't run SnapChat and Android Pay will not work too). If you root by Magisk, the SafetyNet test will pass..
To make it clear, since you have TWRP, download the Root file (SuperSu or Magisk) and then flash the root file from TWRP... Copying and pasting won't work.
These are the files: SuperSu v 2.78 and Magisk v 13.3.. Download either of these files and flash through TWRP..
And yes, I meant you can root...
---------- Post added at 01:08 ---------- Previous post was at 01:04 ----------
To answer your other question, when you update your phone it will unroot it... You can root it again by simply flashing those files...
Do Refer the MEGA Thread for more information... Banakafallata has explained everything neatly...
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Yes thank you. But I finally rooted it after a bunch of trouble. Softbricks, balong bug, all kinds of errors and issues. And I was finally able to root it in a very strange way ... and almost accidentally. And not with the newest TWRP (does that matter?) nor the newest SuperSu. When I flashed the newest SuperSu in not the newest TWRP it got softbricked.
So Im a bit ... uhm more cautious now hoping it will all go more smoothly from now on.
I will search Banakafallata's thread.
Oh by the way. You have B610 right? Do you still have the local update function in the menu of updater?
TommyWhite said:
Yes thank you. But I finally rooted it after a bunch of trouble. Softbricks, balong bug, all kinds of errors and issues. And I was finally able to root it in a very strange way ... and almost accidentally. And not with the newest TWRP (does that matter?) nor the newest SuperSu. When I flashed the newest SuperSu in not the newest TWRP it got softbricked.
So Im a bit ... uhm more cautious now hoping it will all go more smoothly from now on.
I will search Banakafallata's thread.
Oh by the way. You have B610 right? Do you still have the local update function in the menu of updater?
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Great to know that you've rooted, though by some weird way... It doesn't matter much, the difference between older and newer SuperSU is very less... But for TWRP, newer lets you flash stock update.zip whereas older doesn't...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
Do read this
amageek said:
Great to know that you've rooted, though by some weird way... It doesn't matter much, the difference between older and newer SuperSU is very less... But for TWRP, newer lets you flash stock update.zip whereas older doesn't...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
Do read this
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Ok that will not unroot my device right? Ill do that tommorow, its very late here in Holland ... 3:40 am???
Do you still have the local update function in the menu of updater in B10 (your device)? Id like to know ver much pls.
Thanks in advance!
TommyWhite said:
Ok that will not unroot my device right? Ill do that tommorow, its very late here in Holland ... 3:40 am???
Do you still have the local update function in the menu of updater in B10 (your device)? Id like to know ver much pls.
Thanks in advance!
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No, the local update option is not there from Marshmallow onwards. But you can flash a zip for it too... Yes, updating your device to newer build (updates) will unroot your device... But you can root it again
TommyWhite said:
Thank you very much for helping and letting me feel at ease with that last bit! Buttuhm if I used Dutch I dont think I would get very much help here, but thanks for thanking me (My English is not so good though)
Sorry for the late responce. Ive been busy ... also with reading and searching ... but seems like the more I read the more questions I get.
Anyways:
1. In the tutorial I finally tried it said in the end "7. Now open /device/data/app and locate folder eu.chainfire.supersu-1 cut and paste in folder /device/system/app with following rights rwx r-x r-x" and it worked. (Im not sure weither I may post the link of that tutorial here. Its some blogspot.)
2. Mobile banking doesnt work anymore. It sais it doesnt recognize my device ... so If its not to hard to switch to Magisk, I would like that.
3. But I cannot just uninstall SuperSu and install Magisk now can I? (Im trying to figure that out, among all the other stuff new to me.)
4. Lol ye I have been a bit of an idiot there or drunk or something, cause it works just fine.
5. Ok so it makes an images of your whole device so to speak, right? But I guess TWRP will be gone after a official update or a stock ROM is installed? When I make a back up with TWPR it names it date Balong500311 or something. I had the Balong bug several days ago but its gone now ... I hope. In aida64 it sais Board: Balongv8r1sft and in project menu it sais CP version: some number (balong) ... its very strange.
5.1 So TWRP is better it backs up everything.
6. Ok, but I wanna know .. Everything!!!! :victory:
7. I dont understand your first sentence here at all. (Remember im realy realy new to this. For to new to be going installing ROMs from other devices )
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1. Oh, I just realized that that copy was to make superSU a system app instead of user app. (This only affects superSU app, not other stuff it installs) If you install SuperSU in system mode it will cause bootloop.
2. I guess you can try use superSu uninstaller or try to uninstall from superSU app. Then just go magisk thread and download latest stable magisk and install it in TWRP. You can take backup of boot partition if you want so it will be easy to fix if you get bootloop.
5(I guess). Yes, you're right.
You can always get to bootloader mode and just flash TWRP again. I'm not sure is there any reason to care about balong "bug". I guess it might prevent updating with stock method and maybe some cust partition related stuff but I know almost nothing about that.
5.1 If you want to change rom and it's sometimes good to do facotry reset before installing new rom. In this case you need titanium backup to have app progress saved.
6. All I know about rooting is that you install magisk or superSU and then use it(so can't help with anything deeper) : D
7.I'll try again, but shorter
Normal update method only allows you to update on an unmodified firmware(Non-rooted) and it does kind of strict version checking.
If you are ok with doing factory reset before installing you can download update with/from "firmware finder"(can be found somewhere from this devices forum and probably also from honor 4x and 4c forums) to install update in TWRP(zip files from firmware finder have update-script in them. Official site updates doesn't have it.) This way there is no version checking. If you are doing this remember to reboot recovery when installation is done(it will go to stock recovery) and to factory reset. Then you can flash TWRP and do rooting stuff.
I wrote this a bit tired, so I hope the words are in order which they might make some sense.
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No, the local update option is not there from Marshmallow onwards. But you can flash a zip for it too... Yes, updating your device to newer build (updates) will unroot your device... But you can root it again
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Ok. But I tried local update by pressing vol up + vol down and powerbutton and it tried to update but failed.
Now I'm glad it failed coz it would have unrooted my phone as I understand.
Did it fail coz the phone is rooted? Or is that pherhaps because of what keikari said: "only few exactly correct firmwares can be installed on top of your current firmware"? That I cant update from B09 to B10.
keikari said:
1. Oh, I just realized that that copy was to make superSU a system app instead of user app. (This only affects superSU app, not other stuff it installs) If you install SuperSU in system mode it will cause bootloop.
2. I guess you can try use superSu uninstaller or try to uninstall from superSU app. Then just go magisk thread and download latest stable magisk and install it in TWRP. You can take backup of boot partition if you want so it will be easy to fix if you get bootloop.
5(I guess). Yes, you're right.
You can always get to bootloader mode and just flash TWRP again. I'm not sure is there any reason to care about balong "bug". I guess it might prevent updating with stock method and maybe some cust partition related stuff but I know almost nothing about that.
5.1 If you want to change rom and it's sometimes good to do facotry reset before installing new rom. In this case you need titanium backup to have app progress saved.
6. All I know about rooting is that you install magisk or superSU and then use it(so can't help with anything deeper) : D
7.I'll try again, but shorter
Normal update method only allows you to update on an unmodified firmware(Non-rooted) and it does kind of strict version checking.
If you are ok with doing factory reset before installing you can download update with/from "firmware finder"(can be found somewhere from this devices forum and probably also from honor 4x and 4c forums) to install update in TWRP(zip files from firmware finder have update-script in them. Official site updates doesn't have it.) This way there is no version checking. If you are doing this remember to reboot recovery when installation is done(it will go to stock recovery) and to factory reset. Then you can flash TWRP and do rooting stuff.
I wrote this a bit tired, so I hope the words are in order which they might make some sense.
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Thanks again, I copied some bits to remember. I hope you were not tired of me not understanding things. You said I should just ask so here I go again
I understand most of what you wrote but:
TWPR can make a back up/an image of the device, right? But that image doesnt include apps and app data (or data at all?)? And Titanium doesnt back up firmware I guess.
So how do I make a backup of everything (except of the hardware) then?
Also Im in a dilemma about updating TWPR, because you said it will whipe data (what data actually?) and amageek said I need new TWPR for stock updates. So I need the "backup of everything first" I guess ... what to do? I have TWPR 3.0.2 now by the way.
Also cant I just download Magisk from Google Play now that my phone is rooted ... or is that being stupid?
7: Its strange, coz I remember I had my phone rooted (with the help of some old tutorial they should remove imo) but accidentally downgraded my phone with it to lollipop (one of the many failures I encountered ). But just with local updates B052 to B132 to B170 back to some 2KB B132 to marshmallow B609 ... something like that ... it was unrooted again.
Anyway, by update script you mean a script only TWPR can read?
And therefor TWPR does not check the version allready installed?
Is that correct?
But after this you say: "If you are doing this remember to reboot recovery when installation is done (it will go to stock recovery) and to factory reset.
Then you can flash TWRP and do rooting stuff."
I dont get that, coz that means you have to start all over again ... or do I miss something?
Im sorry, im doing the best I can.
TommyWhite said:
Ok. But I tried local update by pressing vol up + vol down and powerbutton and it tried to update but failed.
Now I'm glad it failed coz it would have unrooted my phone as I understand.
Did it fail coz the phone is rooted? Or is that pherhaps because of what keikari said: "only few exactly correct firmwares can be installed on top of your current firmware"? That I cant update from B09 to B10.
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Do you have have stock recovery or TWRP recovery? If you have TWRP recovery then fish stock recovery and then try updating again...

How to Root Huawei Y6 2018 - ATU-XXX

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Hey.
In this tutorial i will show you how to root Huawei Y6 2018.
Devices that should work:
ATU-L11
ATU-L21
ATU-L22
ATU-L23
ATU-L31
ATU-L42
YGN-AL00
YGN-L21
YGN-L22
YGN-L23
YGN-L41
YGN-L42
YGN-L51
YGN-L61
YGN-TL10
First you need to have the bootloader unlocked and usb debugging enabled.
Download this Magisk Patched Ramdisk from here: https://mega.nz/#!OdpDiKJb!MBjuu0fbjqSuynxGZ9n0x9JuoqXcV5YYXoZOvOaYAbU
After that go into fastboot and type: fastboot flash ramdisk ramdisk.img
Now type fastboot reboot. Wait your phone to boot and now it should be rooted
(You might have to install Magisk Manager mannualy to propretly use root permissions)
Tested only on ATU-L21, use at your own risk!
Tested only on EMUI 8. I'm not sure if it would work on Lineage 15.0
Original Ramdisk: https://mega.nz/#!bdwTiD5I!STHIWQrCle_nCoPKe4_Mgvo9z_Qn4Etnnhbt0fmG1PE
Kernel.img, if your phone shows Huawei logo and then goes blackscreen: https://mega.nz/#!KAoR3KYT!ufZv7ZbBsB_Bf9Rw_7vovbGJMmsuPOpUeIAFgUohKE0
If something goes wrong, you could try to flash this one.
Tutorial for noobs here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...i-y6-2018-atu-xxx-t3815407/page3#post77139034
If i helped, press the Thanks button
(I don't own the device)
t-mobile_mda said:
hey guys again..
or u can share modemst parts...
fsc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15
fsg -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p24
modemst1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p32
modemst2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p33
Read..
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p15
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p24 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p24
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p32 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p32
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p33 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p33
tia...
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i can help you with this, i need an good EFS backup, just help me with how can i activate diag for backup the qcn, i have the ATU-L42 model, it is the same board.
i will root my device and try to activate diag.
here are the backups you asked for, are from a locked ATU-L42
I won't recommend to install it on ATU-Lxx because it's build for The L21, every bootimage of all ATU devices are different except L22 and. L22, so you might soft brick your phone. But still thanks for your tutorial.
iDecrypt said:
I won't recommend to install it on ATU-Lxx because it's build for The L21, every bootimage of all ATU devices are different except L22 and. L22, so you might soft brick your phone. But still thanks for your tutorial.
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One friend of mine, Runner85sx, looked into your device Kernel and veryifed what models of the Y6 2018 should be compatibile with this root method.
Thread updated, with the devices that will root sucesfully with this method.
Thespartann said:
One friend of mine, Runner85sx, looked into your device Kernel and veryifed what models of the Y6 2018 should be compatibile with this root method.
Thread updated, with the devices that will root sucesfully with this method.
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Thanks for updating your thread
how to unlock bootloader? mine is ATU-L22
brixnix said:
how to unlock bootloader? mine is ATU-L22
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This is not the place to ask these things at all...
To unlock your bootloader you will need to get your Bootloader unlock code, witch huawei doesen't provide anymore, from what i know. So you will have to use something like DC-Unlocker and pay to get your bootloader unlock code. After you got your bl unlock code you should install HiSuite, Minimal adb and fastboot on your PC. After that enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock from your device developer settings.
Now connect your device to your PC and type this in Minimal adb and fastboot console:
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adb devices
Now accept any dialog that will show up on your phone. If your device is recognised then type
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adb reboot bootloader
Then write
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fastboot devices
To see if your device is recognised while in fastboot, and if it is type
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fastboot oem unlock (bl unlock code)
That's it.
For any futher help make a thread on Huawei Y6 Questions and Answers please.
If i hepled press the Thanks button
Do you have recovery for Y6 2018 (ATU-L22) like TWRP or CWM Recovery?
TsunaXZ said:
Do you have recovery for Y6 2018 (ATU-L22) like TWRP or CWM Recovery?
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THIS IS NOT THE THREAD TO ASK THAT.
If i had i would share it on the forums. As you see there are no recoveries for the Y6 2018.
Thespartann said:
THIS IS NOT THE THREAD TO ASK THAT.
If i had i would share it on the forums. As you see there are no recoveries for the Y6 2018.
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Sorry just got curious.. thanks for the guide btw but there is a problem, I cannot access any google application like playstore,gmail, & etc,. I can't also add Google account because it loads forever and at the end it says: "Couldn't sign in". Need help please Thanks!
After updating inside magisk app the phone won't work it just shows "Huawei" then blackscreen.
TsunaXZ said:
After updating inside magisk app the phone won't work it just shows "Huawei" then blackscreen.
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Could you please be more explicit?
So you rooted your phone with this method, and after you applied a update to Magisk? or Magisk Manager now your phone wont boot?
Also what happens when you want to acces play store?
Thespartann said:
Could you please be more explicit?
So you rooted your phone with this method, and after you applied a update to Magisk? or Magisk Manager now your phone wont boot?
Also what happens when you want to acces play store?
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Yes I rooted my phone with this guide and the root access works at first playstore still works connected with my Google account so I tried to remove it but when I try to add any google account it just keep loading, Gmail loads forever. after that I tried to update the Magisk inside the manager which got success but when i boot it up. It just shows "Huawei" then turn off.
TsunaXZ said:
Yes I rooted my phone with this guide and the root access works at first playstore still works connected with my Google account so I tried to remove it but when I try to add any google account it just keep loading, Gmail loads forever. after that I tried to update the Magisk inside the manager which got success but when i boot it up. It just shows "Huawei" then turn off.
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I see. You could try to flash the original ramdisk from fastboot just like you flashed the patched ramdisk.
Download link: https://mega.nz/#!bdwTiD5I!STHIWQrCle_nCoPKe4_Mgvo9z_Qn4Etnnhbt0fmG1PE
Why you wanted to remove it? x)
You could maybe uninstall all google stuff and install MicroG/Reinstall Gapps. Or restore Emui's system.
I think you should give a try to iDecript's Lineage 15.0 Rom.
Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-y6/development/rom-lineageos-15-0-huawei-y6-2018-t3811575
Thespartann said:
I see. You could try to flash the original ramdisk from fastboot just like you flashed the patched ramdisk.
Download link: https://mega.nz/#!bdwTiD5I!STHIWQrCle_nCoPKe4_Mgvo9z_Qn4Etnnhbt0fmG1PE
Why you wanted to remove it? x)
You could maybe uninstall all google stuff and install MicroG/Reinstall Gapps. Or restore Emui's system.
I think you should give a try to iDecript's Lineage 15.0 Rom.
Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-y6/development/rom-lineageos-15-0-huawei-y6-2018-t3811575
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Well I accidentally deleted it because my mails on my Gmail won't load but that doesn't work. Actually I'm already downloading Lineage OS with Gapps & SuperSu by iDecrypt. I'm hoping it is much snappier than EMUI 8.0.0. Fact is this is my first phone from Huawei right after I got my Galaxy note 4 lcd broke which cost half of the phone itself lol. So I'd rather buy a new phone than replacing the old one. :3
Restore EMUI system? how? is that on eRecovery? the only option on it was 1.)"Download latest version and recovery"which doesn't work 2.)"Wipe data/factory reset" 3.)Reboot 4.)Shutdown
Do you have stock rom for this model? cuz I can't seem to find one for this. Thanks for your time btw
I tried the first link you provide which is ramdisk but that doesn't help either.
TsunaXZ said:
Well I accidentally deleted it because my mails on my Gmail won't load but that doesn't work. Actually I'm already downloading Lineage OS with Gapps & SuperSu by iDecrypt. I'm hoping it is much snappier than EMUI 8.0.0. Fact is this is my first phone from Huawei right after I got my Galaxy note 4 lcd broke which cost half of the phone itself lol. So I'd rather buy a new phone than replacing the old one. :3
Restore EMUI system? how? is that on eRecovery? the only option on it was 1.)"Download latest version and recovery"which doesn't work 2.)"Wipe data/factory reset" 3.)Reboot 4.)Shutdown
Do you have stock rom for this model? cuz I can't seem to find one for this. Thanks for your time btw
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Here is the Stock Rom for ATU-L21. I know you own an ATU-L22 but from what i know it should work perfectly with your model too.
Download link: http://huawei-firmware.com/rom/huawei-y6-2018/atu-l21/19931
I will upload it to MEGA later today, as the download speed is much better on Mega.
Yeah well from now i don't recommend Huawei Phones anymore as they don't provide Bootloader Unlock codes anymore.
Instructions on restoring Stock should be avalabile on the same page that i sent you for downloading.
As of my time, well if i made this thread i should also help people that had issues
As i don't have the device and i'm not really used to Treble i'm not yet providing treble Roms for this device. But i might be doing that in the future.
Thespartann said:
As i don't have the device and i'm not really used to Treble i'm not yet providing treble Roms for this device. But i might be doing that in the future.
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I'm looking forward into that :good:
Do you think iDecrypt's LoS 15.0 would fix my problem? cuz I'm halfway of the download.
I tried downloading the link you've provided of the stock rom and I got the "UPDATE.ZIP" inside there's a file called UPDATE.APP what should I do? need help Thanks!
If I'm correct there is a 2 methods which is: SD card method and by using Fastboot
TsunaXZ said:
I tried downloading the link you've provided of the stock rom and I got the "UPDATE.ZIP" inside there's a file called UPDATE.APP what should I do? need help Thanks!
If I'm correct there is a 2 methods which is: SD card method and by using Fastboot
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You should try to use erecovery to install it.
Put that update.zip in dload folder on sdcard/internal. Then press power vol up vol down when your phone is not on.
Thespartann said:
You should try to use erecovery to install it.
Put that update.zip in dload folder on sdcard/internal. Then press power vol up vol down when your phone is not on.
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The problem is the phone is bricked, Yes I can access eRecovery but computer doesn't recognize it both internal & external.
TsunaXZ said:
The problem is the phone is bricked, Yes I can access eRecovery but computer doesn't recognize it both internal & external.
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Just insert a sdcard and place the dload folder containing the update.zip then. Is it recognised in fastboot? Then why don't you flash LineageOS to make the phone usable for a while.
There is another option. Get the update. app and extract it with huawei update extractor. Then go into fastboot and flash ramdisk, kernel and everything you can flash from that.
Example: fastboot flash kernel kernel.img
Didn't quite have time for helping more.

updating failed

So, I just rooted my Huawei P Smart, the 136 update shows up, it does all the install steps, reboots and then says it failed. Do O need to do something on the twrp boot?
Download the full firmware, we lose the option to just update via normal update and we can update with a full system update
airb05 said:
Download the full firmware, we lose the option to just update via normal update and we can update with a full system update
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Just did that, 2 GB download, tries to install, reboots, goes to twrp, then I reboot to normal system and still says update failed.
Pretty sure you'll need stock recovery to update the "normal" way.
callmeWhiskers said:
Pretty sure you'll need stock recovery to update the "normal" way.
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So I'll need to unroot and root again ? Anyway to update without doing that? Cause Im pretty sure ill screw up if I try it, barely made the root LOL
siivet said:
So I'll need to unroot and root again ? Anyway to update without doing that? Cause Im pretty sure ill screw up if I try it, barely made the root LOL
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I'm not an expert - I always use HuRUpdater to update. It just requires you to download the (exact) right files, renaming them correctly and (like rooting with Magisk) just simply flashing a single .zip in recovery. In case you try it out, remember rule#1: Always make sure you have a (nandroid)backup.
Here are the relevant lines from my "Huawei-related-findings" text file:
#update
"Depends on how you rooted.
For a successful OTA install your device probably must meet the following criteria
• HUAWEI stock recovery installed
• unaltered /system, /product and /vendor partitions
So if you rooted with a "systemless" method (e.g. Magisk, recent SuperSU) and haven't done other installs/modifications that typically change /system you could try it. And you have to flash stock recovery (i.e. get rid of TWRP temporarily for the OTA install)."
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#source XDA
 @st_voss (u=1065667)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73011427&postcount=2
#update
“It's recommended to use a proper custom recovery (with running oeminfo_nvm_server service) like for example*my version of TWRP.
How to use:
Warning: Make sure you know what you are doing and do not flash firmware from other devices.
1. Download firmware files (for official firmware use Huawei Firmware Finder).
2. Put files you want to flash in a seperate folder on sdcard.
Supported zip files to flash are (name must match):
◦ update.zip (use FullOTA file)
◦ update_all_hw.zip
◦ update_data_public.zip
3. Optional: Put recovery.img in same folder if you want to keep custom recovery.
4. Put HuRUpdater zip in same folder.
 5. Select*only HuRUpdater*to flash in custom recovery.
6. Follow instructions on screen. Flashing can take multiple minutes.
Problems:
• If firmware includes factory reset
◦ Factory reset is not supported by custom recovery. Therefore HuRUpdater will flash stock recovery before launching factory reset. After flashing firmware and doing factory reset, you need to flash recovery manually.”
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#source XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
#notes HuRUpdater_0.4.zip working
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
siivet said:
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
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Yes, I'm im the same boat - I guess you also get the "can't have connection" error using the FF app. During the last weeks they had troubles with their service regarding hackers and moving to a new server (according to their telegram group), which have been fixed ("all services working normally now"), and many can use it again - for whatever reason some still can't connect. I tried reinstalling the app, using proxies from different countries - still doesn't let me connect.
But their web interface is working: https://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ though you can't check iirc, if the firmware has been approved for your IMEI.
According to this post:
sun75 said:
It's online now! I suggest you to download the "2018.08.30" .158 "2379" release, if you have a FIG-LX1, L31 board phone.
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You apparently can download this release (2379) if you own this device/board- though the last time I updated mine (.148) I used the 2079 (154226) one despite owning the exact same device. I'm slightly confused about this
I didn't try the above mentioned update myself.
siivet said:
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
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Try installing an older version of the Firmware Finder app - I switched from (current) v9.0 to v8.9 and it works now
https://apkpure.com/firmware-finder...efinder/download/86-APK?from=versions/version
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Need backup img for tb-x304f

Hi I have tb-x304f.
I installed TWRP to get root access and by mistake I deleted my backup and now I can't update to 8.1.
So can someone give me backup img?
Thanks :good:
AlmogEd said:
Hi I have tb-x304f.
I installed TWRP to get root access and by mistake I deleted my backup and now I can't update to 8.1.
So can someone give me backup img?
Thanks :good:
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They don't have images like Google devices, but flashable firmwares.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/files/category/287-lenovo-tab4-a10-tb4-x304l/ has it, second from the bottom, underneath all the OTAs. Double check that you got the 4F and not the 4L one.
I don't have this device so I cannot help you with it if you have issues, nor can I say this will work for you. I also really don't profess to be any kind of an expert so do ask in one of the other Tab 4 threads if needed... but I do have the TB-8704F & have restored it to stock several times and I would assume the devices to be identical in process so I can give you a guide if needed! The general path is:
Download the zip and extract it
Download and install Xiaomi Mi Flash (some say to use QFIL but it often throws up errors and sometimes requires flashing in multiple passes, when Mi Flash doesn't)
Plug your device into your PC
Put your device into Emergency Download Mode, easiest way for you is probably to first reboot to TWRP which you luckily already have installed
In TWRP go to Advanced>Terminal>type Reboot EDL
Open Mi Flash and it should see your device. Click Select, open the images directory in your extracted firmware and it should detect the flashing process XML
Click Flash, then leave everything to complete
I will warn you that you will lose everything on your device. There's no way around this that I know of, nor would I suggest it anyway. Just back up everything before doing the restore.
+ Good luck! But honestly I'd first weigh up whether you really want to update to 8.1 since you're already on a perfectly-working device. They already pushed the OTA once and had to retract it because of the amount of serious errors it had - but that's your call entirely.
AlmogEd said:
Hi I have tb-x304f.
I installed TWRP to get root access and by mistake I deleted my backup and now I can't update to 8.1.
So can someone give me backup img?
Thanks :good:
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bro help me unlocked the bootloader yesterday and flashed recovery but then decided to downgrade the system with system sparse image in fastboot mode provided by o.p. of rooting thread, but now it is not booting up just showing lenovo logo and in fastboot mode again

Magisk 23 to 24 ruined

Hi!
I had Magisk v23 working fine with Magisk hide but then I upgraded to v24. Magisk app successfully installed and shows Magisk not present. And when I try to DirectInstall Magisk, I get verification failed error. Attached both screenshots.
Now, I have installed and confirm TWRP is working but do not know how to make Magisk working again and it seems it gonna be a wipe. Any help appreciated.
[Discussion] Magisk - The Age of Zygisk.
This is a discussion and help thread for the newer versions of Magisk. The main goal of this thread is to help users migrate to Magisk v24+ SafetyNet Basic integrity Pass CTS profile match Pass Play Protect certification Device is certified...
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Step by step: Magisk 24.1 is new and as you have seen completely different.
Installation instructions: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
Issue is that on my other phone, Sony Xperia XZ Premium G8142, the same in-app upgrade weas successful with out any issues. I lost Magisk Hide but an extension recovered that function. But it all went haywire on this S8
xabu said:
[Discussion] Magisk - The Age of Zygisk.
This is a discussion and help thread for the newer versions of Magisk. The main goal of this thread is to help users migrate to Magisk v24+ SafetyNet Basic integrity Pass CTS profile match Pass Play Protect certification Device is certified...
forum.xda-developers.com
Step by step: Magisk 24.1 is new and as you have seen completely different.
Installation instructions: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
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This guide expects me to know what ROM I have. Thing is, I do not know what my device really is. It's running a ROM that I do not recognize (My post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-and-odin-cannot-flash.4372669/post-86069051). I do not have the sources for it so I cannot acquire the required two files. Ramdisk is Yes as per my screenshot but I cannot follow the rest of the guide without the files.
try this
Check hardware and software info Galaxy:
*#12580*369#
Android 9 shows almost certainly a stockrom Pie .
xabu said:
try this
Check hardware and software info Galaxy:
*#12580*369#
Android 9 shows almost certainly a stockrom Pie .
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I can't seem to get that code run when I dial it. Also, calling doesn't do anything.
Your phone needs twrp and a new good custom ROM ...
HELP! S8 got bricked, can't access recovery mode and OEM is locked
Can I get some help? I bricked my phone because I was trying to install twrp. It flashed but I got an error where it reset my data, after data reset I was stuck at the boot screen with the logo . I've tried steps like flashing stock rom, odin...
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Here are certainly members of the forum with lots of expertise!
Doomer D. Great said:
I can't seem to get that code run when I dial it. Also, calling doesn't do anything.
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Maybe only European ?
xabu said:
Your phone needs twrp and a new good custom ROM ...
HELP! S8 got bricked, can't access recovery mode and OEM is locked
Can I get some help? I bricked my phone because I was trying to install twrp. It flashed but I got an error where it reset my data, after data reset I was stuck at the boot screen with the logo . I've tried steps like flashing stock rom, odin...
forum.xda-developers.com
Here are certainly members of the forum with lots of expertise!
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I just TWRP it. It went smoothly. I love a new ROM but need to know what device is it.
Download mode say it is SM-G950N
Android say it is SM-950FD
Both SIM slots have the same IMEI number. This part is beyond my understanding.
I have Odin and know the basics. Just need to find a ROM I can go for: What official I should flash first and what custom. Any recommendation?
As soon as you make a TWRP total backup, you can see your boot.img and move a copy to your internal sd-card. There it can be picked up by Magisk and patched....Magisk will put it in your download folder on the internal sd-card ...
for the best Rom ask members with your S8 phone. I'am on the S7 Edge.
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Maybe only European ?
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Doomer D. Great said:
I can't seem to get that code run when I dial it. Also, calling doesn't do anything.
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Just found out:The "famous" secret codes only work on stock based ROMs ¯\_( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)_/¯
xabu said:
As soon as you make a TWRP total backup, you can see your boot.img and move a copy to your internal sd-card. There it can be picked up by Magisk and patched....Magisk will put it in your download folder on the internal sd-card ...
for the best Rom ask members with your S8 phone. I'am on the S7 Edge.
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I have been trying to make the total backup but I do not see any boot.img:
And I do not see the file in the Device/TWRP/Backups:
Again, I must be missing something obvious. And as per the Magisk guide, I need the boot.img
magisk 24 is ****, it's bricking MediaTek powered Samsung phones
Boot.img from TWRP backup
In clockworkmod kernel and recovery are backed up as IMGs. But in TWRP it is boot.emmc.win Anybody know how to convert jt to boot.img? Help will be really appereciated. Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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I must tell you that my custom rom for the s7 gives me the boot.img as the first file as soon as i open the zip.
the boot.img can also be reached by downloading the right stock rom for your phone. In that case it is the best practice to patch the whole
AP file by using Magisk.

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