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[Recovery][Lenovo P2][P2a42] Official TWRP for the Lenovo P2 (3.2.2-0)

Team Win Recovery Project 3.2.2-0
This is for the Lenovo P2a42 only! Do not flash on the Lenovo P2c72!
WARNING: Rooting The Lenovo P2 with SuperSu currently works only in System-Mode, which prevents you from installing OTA Updates!
INFO: Follow the full rooting steps below, in order, to allow system modifications!
WHAT IS TWRP?
Oh come on, you know what it is - don't try to fool me!
In case you're serious, though...
Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery for Android devices.
It allows you to back up and restore your data, flash custom ROMs to your device, repair broken file systems, and root your device.
Read more about TWRP here: https://twrp.me/about/
DOWNLOAD
You can find the Official Download here (Version: 3.2.2-0): recommended!
https://goo.gl/UbHbkr
You can find the Pre-Official Download here:Currently no Pre-Official!
See Post #3
This is the download link, for instructions on how to flash it, see below.
You can find up to date fastboot & adb binaries here!
FULL STEPS FOR OBTAINING ROOT
Follow these instructions until someone nice comes along and makes a video from them (without ads):
Extract/ install adb & fastboot to your computer.
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Download TWRP for Lenovo P2 (P2a42).
In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 8 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
Now go to Settings -> Developer options. (above About device)
You need to enable OEM unlock, otherwise you might end up with boot problems or be unable to flash later on.
Once you tap the unlock the bootloader it will ask you to formally submit the request, when you accepted the void warranty thing you will have to wait 14 days.
After 14 days . Reboot your device into fastboot mode. To do this, (adb reboot-bootloader) or select reboot from the power menu and hold the [Volume Down] + [Power] buttons while your device reboots or boots from power off.
Once you're in fastboot mode, you need to unlock your bootloader. To do this, run this command:
fastboot oem unlock
WARNING: Unlocking your bootloader will erase all userdata on the device! Your device will be completely reset to factory defaults!
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you're ready to flash TWRP. To do this, run these commands in order:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot boot twrp.img
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger system modifications for TWRP and TWRP will be installed permanently!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If your device asks for a password to mount internal storage, and your password doesn't work or you haven't set one, see below under known issues for a fix!
If you want to be rooted see Post #2:
UPDATING TWRP
To update TWRP, simply download the new twrp.img on your phone, then boot into your current TWRP and flash it.
To flash a twrp.img, navigate to [Install] -> [Flash Image] -> select your twrp.img -> [x] Recovery -> Flash!
After that, just use [Reboot] -> [Recovery] to reboot into the updated TWRP.
CHANGES
v3.0.3-0 (beta) - Initial public beta v1 release.
v3.0.3-0 (beta) - public beta v2 release.
- Enable double-tap to wake in recovery
- Fixed MTP Issues
v3.0.3-0 (Official) - public release.
- fix device name for update.zip's
3.1.1-0 (Official) - Official release.
- Completely rebased on Nougat
- Included OTA support.
3.1.1-1 (Official) - Official release.
- Fix "Format Data" when using default (f2fs)
- Enabled OTA support.
3.2.1-0 (Official) - Official release.
- TWRP base Android 8.1
3.2.2-0 (Official) - Official release.
- TWRP 3.2.2-0 build
FEATURES
MTP support
USB OTG storage support
Hardware Qualcomm-based full-disk encryption support
f2fs file system support (read, write, format, backup & restore)
exFAT file system support (read, write, format)
ADB root
Full SELinux support
Built in android 8.1 tree
KNOWN ISSUES
SuperSU will only work by default in System-Mode because the data partition is F2FS! (by default from Lenovo)
SuperSu's Systemless Mode will work when the data partition is changed to EXT4!
DECRYPTION NOT WORKING?
If your device isn't decrypting in TWRP, chances are you set a boot up password.
You can solve this by disabling your boot up password in your device OS's settings.
By disabling your password your OS will rewrite your crypto key to be compatible with TWRP and TWRP will decrypt with the default password.
WHY DOES F2FS MAKE TWRP SO SLOW?
When TWRP boots up or wipes partitions and a few other scenarios, it checks each partition to see how much disk space is used. Ext4 handles disk usage calls quite efficiently and will finish this very fast. F2FS on the other hand is very slow when it comes to checking disk usage. We're unsure why this is. Every file on the F2FS formatted partition adds a little more time, and a device that is 30 GB full could take up to 10 minutes to boot TWRP!
I suggest switching your data partition to ext4 - all the f2fs hype is merely from benchmarks that don't actually represent real world use (ie. you're not writing thousands of files per second)
For someone who doesn't do lots of write access to their data partition, ext4 can actually be advantageous (it has faster access times and reads!)
CONTACT & SUPPORT
You can find TeamWin on IRC at #twrp on chat.freenode.net.
You can also post in this thread and I will attempt to answer any questions you may have.
SOURCE CODE
TWRP: https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery (android-7.1)
Device tree: https://github.com/Celoxocis/android_device_lenovo_kuntao_row (android-7.1)
CONTRIBUTIONS
Gerrit for TWRP: http://gerrit.omnirom.org/
Gerrit for officially supported devices: http://gerrit.twrp.me/
XDA:DevDB Information
Team Win Recovery Project for the Lenovo P2, Tool/Utility for the Lenovo P2
Contributors
celoxocis, Maintainer & Developer
Gilotto, Closed Beta Tester
HaJeeEs, Closed Beta Tester
Version Information
Status: Official
Current Official Version: 3.2.2-0
Official Release Date: 2018-07-07
Created 2016-01-07
Last Updated 2018-07-07
Download Counter:
Initial Beta Release v1: 57
Initial Beta Release v2: 20
Official Version: It's Over 5000!
So you are generation Y? too much to read or you don't real at all? Prefer a video? Head over to Youtube!
Video Tutorials on Youtube for Systemless Mode ROOT METHOD
How to ROOT LENOVO P2 | Install TWRP Recovery | Works on Marshmallow Only
How to ROOT Lenovo P2 with Android Nougat | Lenovo P2 Root Tutorial
Thanks to TechXplicit
You don't like command lines? Prefer to click your way through life? Take a look at the Lenovo P2 Root Tool! Head over to Youtube!
Lenovo P2 Root Tool!
Thanks to Varun Sai
----- General Information -----
All donations which are send to me (TWRP appreciation donations)
Will be put forward to support the Official LineageOS development.
Donation Link, please see my signature!
Official TWRP vs LineageOS TWRP
I am on Lenovo's STOCK ROM! All i want is root with STOCK ROM! I don't care about treble! Is this version for me?
YES!!!
I hate the Lenovo STOCK ROM! I want LineageOS Official and root! I want treble and Magisk! Is this TWRP version for me?!
NO!!! Why? Please read this!

Confirmed and working ROOT methods!
Up-to-date: For root with Nougat please use phh's supersu
Use version 2.59 from here
Install phh's SuperUser in the Play Store
to manage root access of apps.
Simply flash it and enjoy.
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If you prefer Magisk:
Prio to installing Magisk you will have to change the data partition from F2FS to EXT4 because the Lenovo Kernel is missing an F2F2 feature.
How to format data to EXT4:
Make sure while the first time you boot TWRP.
You "KEEP SYSTEM in READ ONLY MODE" by clicking "Keep Read Only"
then Go to:
Wipe>Advanced Wipe>Select "Data">Repair or Change File System>Change File System>EXT4
Install Magisk
and once you booted up the system install Magisk manager.
Proof that Magisk works see attachment!
too much to read? Prefer a video? Head over to Youtube!
Video Tutorials on Youtube for Systemless Mode ROOT METHOD
How to ROOT LENOVO P2 | Install TWRP Recovery | Works on Marshmallow Only
How to ROOT Lenovo P2 with Android Nougat | Lenovo P2 Root Tutorial | Works on Nougat!
Thanks to TechXplicit
You don't like command lines? Prefer to click your way through life? Take a look at the Lenovo P2 Root Tool! Head over to Youtube![/SIZE]
Lenovo P2 Root Tool!
Thanks to Varun Sai
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Outdated Root Method for Marshmallow ONLY:
Here is for confirmed and working ROOT METHODS !!! Marshmallow ONLY !!!
(FOR SYSTEM MODE ROOT ONLY!)
download this pack https://goo.gl/KFtyzl
and extract its content into the adb&minimal fasboot folder
enter TWRP
do
Code:
adb push dot.supersu /data/.supersu
Select "ADB Sideload" in TWRP menu, (Advanced>ADB Sideload) make sure to select "Wipe Cache" and
Swipe to to Start Sideload and use following command to push SuperSu files.
Code:
adb sideload SuperSU.zip
Reboot into System. Done!
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FOR SYSTEMLESS MODE ROOT ONLY: (preferred method!) !!! Marshmallow ONLY !!!
As i stated in the Opening Thread. SuperSu can not be installed in Systemless-Mode by default because by default the /data partition is formated in F2FS.
More detailed explanation here: here
The current workaround is to disable the encryption (fully optional) and wipe the /data partition and format the /data partition to EXT4, which is also supported by the boot.img (thank you Lenovo!) and install SuperSu in Systemless-Mode. EXT4 formatting can be done through the "advanced wipe" of TWRP.
It has been tested and confirmed working. The main advantage is working OTA due to systemless SuperSu. As the OTA doesn't care if /data is actually F2FS or EXT4. Lenovo was so kind to provide both options in the stock boot.img.

Factory Images for P2a42 Marshmallow/Nougat & TWRP Test Image & Kernel Sources
Q: I messed up help me?! :crying:
So you screwed up and didn't follow Rule Number One in the IT-Handbook?
Which is: Always create a backup before working on a system?
(FACTORY IMAGES FOR Marshmallow ONLY!)
Warning! Following images are all confirmed working for the P2a42!
Do NOT attempt to use it on the P2c72 it will brick your device!
If you need an P2c72 factory flasher version! Let me know i will provide you with one!
Download the Factory State Images for Marshmallow. Which are all flashable with fastboot: https://goo.gl/JTCwKj
Place the files you want replaced into the "Minimal ADB & Fastboot" installation directory and start it's shell:
If you want to flash back the stock recovery. Simply run:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You can also replace all partitions if required.
There is an flashall.bat file in the SW directory. Run it in case you want to restore all partitions.
But i highly recommend to replace just the partition you messed up. In most cases it will be boot,recovery or system.
One exception would be if you want to upgrade from an Old Firmware and you simply do not receive any OTA update files.
In that case you want to run a complete upgrade by running the flashall.bat file.
(FACTORY IMAGES FOR Nougat ONLY!)
Warning! Following images are all confirmed working for the P2a42!
Do NOT attempt to use it on the P2c72 it will brick your device!
If you need an P2c72 factory flasher version! Let me know i will provide you with one!
Download the Factory State Images for Nougat. Which are all flashable with fastboot: https://goo.gl/b7Dx37
too much to read? again?! do you ever read?
don't worry TechXplicit got you covered!
Head over to Youtube!
Lenovo P2 STOCK Firmware | Restore Bootlooped Lenovo P2 | How to get back to OTA updates
Thanks to TechXplicit
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Pre-Official TWRP Images:
TWRP 3.2.2-0 (latest version)
Currently no Pre-Official.
Q: Why Pre-Official?
A: It's is an "canary build" meaning, in test phase before it gets pushed Official but it is fully tested on Marshmallow and Nougat. Even confirmed working for the P2c72.
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Lenovo P2a42 Kernel Sources for Marshmallow/Nougat:
Official Lenovo Download Link

Great work,
Now only an seperate forum :laugh:
Shall i request it?

wimmetje said:
Great work,
Now only an seperate forum :laugh:
Shall i request it?
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No need to I will request one once I upload all sources and pushed TWRP Official.

As a reminder! Always create a backup of the boot and system partition (as image!) before installing anything to stay save!

celoxocis said:
Small Update: DO NOT Flash the latest System-Mode SuperSU. It was reported to cause a bootloop on the Lenovo P2. Stick with Version 2.76!
As a reminder! Always create a backup of the boot and system partition (as image!) before installing anything to stay save!
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I was to fast! I installed version 2.79. I reinstalled version 2.76, but it wont boot Any idea how I can fix it? Of course I'm an idiot who didn't make a back up.

BDM101 said:
I was to fast! I installed version 2.79. I reinstalled version 2.76, but it wont boot Any idea how I can fix it? Of course I'm an idiot who didn't make a back up.
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Look for "Unsu" script here in the forum. It will take you out from the bootloop.

celoxocis said:
Look for "Unsu" script here in the forum. It will take you out from the bootloop.
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Thx!!!! That worked

Updated Post #2 here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70435635&postcount=2
for confirmed and working Root Method!

Fantastic! Is possible to have a separate forum for the p2?

celoxocis said:
Updated Post #2 here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70435635&postcount=2
for confirmed and working Root Method!
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If I want to sideload the zip file, I got the error "error: no devices/emulators found". But for everything else ADB works.

Dagnelino said:
Fantastic! Is possible to have a separate forum for the p2?
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It will be requested by the topic starter when twrp will be officiall

BDM101 said:
If I want to sideload the zip file, I got the error "error: no devices/emulators found". But for everything else ADB works.
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It think you need the latest adb version for it to work. Closed Beta Testers confirmed adb sideload as working.

celoxocis said:
It think you need the latest adb version for it to work. Closed Beta Testers confirmed adb sideload as working.
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I tried the default adb version in Fedora 25 and the latest one from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 in a vm, but non of them work.
I guess I'm gonna be root-less for a while

BDM101 said:
I tried the default adb version in Fedora 25 and the latest one from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 in a vm, but non of them work.
I guess I'm gonna be root-less for a while
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I don't know about the Linux based adb. Testers used Windows as hosts.

celoxocis said:
I don't know about the Linux based adb. Testers used Windows as hosts.
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I also tried it on windows (a windows 10 virtual machine) with "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" version 1.4.2 and still wont work.

BDM101 said:
I also tried it on windows (a windows 10 virtual machine) with "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" version 1.4.2 and still wont work.
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I don't think it works on a virtual machine because of the USB passthrough. I know that ADB sideload works as it was confirmed by the Testers.
Instead of using sideload. Try by placing the SuperSu.zip onto the internal storage /data. And select the zip for install.

celoxocis said:
I don't think it works on a virtual machine because of the USB passthrough. I know that ADB sideload works as it was confirmed by the Testers.
Instead of using sideload. Try by placing the SuperSu.zip onto the internal storage /data. And select the zip for install.
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Still in a bootloop. Maybe the "UnSu" script isn't deleting everything? (it boots when I run the script)

BDM101 said:
Still in a bootloop. Maybe the "UnSu" script is't deleting everything? (it boots when I run the script)
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It depends on how often you tried to install SuperSU. It will revert all changes when you run SuperSu once. If you tried it more than once then the backup folder will overwrite the data with already patched data.
Grab the stock images packages from post #3 and extract it's content.
No need to restore all the partitions.
Just open up the *.Bat file and look for the command that says "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and the parts that say "fastboot flash system systemchunk*" and run those in fastboot shell.
You will be back to stock without losing any of your data.
Then try again with the confirmed method in post #2. Just make sure you create a backup of boot and system (as image!) In case you need to restore. Let's say for applying an OTA.

[marmite] Android 7.1.1 TOS118C fastboot/recovery images

For those that didn't receive the update yet, I've requested the links to the Wileyfox nougat support team, so here you can download the incremental, recovery and fastboot images of the latest upgrade TOS118C.
RECOVERY IMAGE (2GB) (works neat in TWRP as well as in Cyanogen Recovery / does not necessarily require open bootloader)
FASTBOOT IMAGE (2GB) (requires open bootloader)
INCREMENTAL UPDATE (OFFICIAL) (DRIVE MIRROR LINK by me) (from TOS089A to TOS118C / from decf3a575d to aa4d5d86bc)
In the post below you can have some information on how to grab OTA links from the WileyFox BSP server. Have fun, and don't forget to debloat your system

How to grab the official OTA from BSP's server
In the OP, I left a link to the official incremental update right from the OTA server (which I'll talk about a bit later). If you directly click it, it will return an Error 404, but that is not true since the file actually exists... But requires a special HTTP header to be visible.
Since I wanted to grab the OTA link now that, for once, I finally got an OTA in this phone after always upgrading through fastboot images, I used wireshark to determine the server where it fetches it and the full file route. It turns out the header sends a special UA string as you can see in the picture attached: rsotaua 1.0, which is, most probably, a randomly generated string.
Now here's the thing: if you want to switch the UA you'll need an extension to do so. I've used this one. As soon as it's installed, go to the Options of the extension and add it like here:
Code:
WILEYFOX rsotaua 1.0 Chrome Replace WF
Once the string is inserted, switch to it and hit the URL. The OTA should be downloadable now.
... Or you can just wait til someone mirrors it, like I already did
Lastly, as a side note, I'd also like to comment the following, regarding BSP:
Wileyfox's devices software is now in charge of this company, called BSP.ninja and that clearly defines themselves as a company to "launch an Android device without knowing where to start". It's said to be formed by former Cyanogen employees, or, at least Ricardo Cerqueira @aremcee (which btw, is also in charge of the Open Source code available in BitBucket for the Wileyfox devices), since he's the owner of the domain. In any case, what I want to say is that the code is being done quite possibly by the very same people that did the job at the now dead Cyanogen, so it shouldn't be a reason to worry. Also, it'd be awesome if the team released a working device tree so that the community could bring custom ROMs just like you (the team) used to do.

linuxct said:
RECOVERY IMAGE (2GB) (works neat in TWRP as well as in Cyanogen Recovery / does not necessarily require open bootloader)
FASTBOOT IMAGE (2GB) (requires open bootloader)
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So these two can be flashed on my rooted phone with unlocked bootloader and I don't have to wipe anything?

boa05 said:
So these two can be flashed on my rooted phone with unlocked bootloader and I don't have to wipe anything?
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Correct. I'm preparing a new version of my debloater tool, and I'll briefly explain in it's thread how to move from TOS089A to TOS118C without losing anything in rooted and/or debloated devices. Stay tuned!

Well....I must say, that every "update" from Wileyfox shows me that it's the worst phone to update I've ever owned.
I can't proceed any update (OTA of course not, recovery via TWRP) on my rooted + some skin parts changed via substratum Swift 2 without wiping everything.

zerospaced said:
Well....I must say, that every "update" from Wileyfox shows me that it's the worst phone to update I've ever owned.
I can't proceed any update (OTA of course not, recovery via TWRP) on my rooted + some skin parts changed via substratum Swift 2 without wiping everything.
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I also skin my phone through substratum (the default orange theme is disgusting), I use magisk and plenty of other tools both systemless or even require modifying the system partition (like Wileyfox debloater), and, using the instructions I wrote in this post here I've found no single problem upgrading my device from a debloated, rooted and themed TOS089A to TOS118C to then debloat, root and theme it again. It's true you will need to install your substratum themes again, but the rest should work perfect.

I've tried the recovery update on my Swift 2X but can't get it to boot. I have TWRP installed (3.1.0-0) and it's rooted via SuperSU. Do I have to unroot first?
Edit for more info: I did the OTA upgrade from the stock CyanogenOS ROM to 7.1.1 TOS089A. Then I installed TWRP and flashed SuperSU. The OTA to TOS118C predictably doesn't work. Flashing the recovery image via TWRP seems to go fine but I'm stuck at the white "Wileyfox powered by Android" screen. Tried wiping Cache/Dalvik but no dice.
Edit 2: flashing Magisk afterwards seems to make it work.

I try to install the ZIP via TWRP and after the process ends the phone reboots but it remains stuck at the "WileyFox" white screen.
EDIT: I tried the fastboot one and it worked. Sometimes is hard to understand our devices

I'm guessing it's some kind of dm-verity issue? Flashing in TWRP worked for me when I flashed Magisk 12.0 afterwards, which seems to take care of dm-verity. Linuxct suggested installing Magisk in his debloat thread and I thought "what's the harm". Now I'm a happy camper.

Yes indeed, it appears a dm-verity issue message. Actually, I managed to install 7.1 from fastboot, but then this flash restores the original recovery. If I try to install again TWRP it stuck again on the WileyFox white screen. I'll try installing Magisk.
Edit: flashed Magisk, all works. Awesome.

Will this Firmware work on my Swift 2 Plus?

Cappucinto said:
Will this Firmware work on my Swift 2 Plus?
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Yes it will. Anything for the swift 2 will work on the plus because the only difference between them is ram and storage size.

Afifus said:
Yes it will. Anything for the swift 2 will work on the plus because the only difference between them is ram and storage size.
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Thank You so much

Installed it via fastboot and now iam stuck in a bootloop :S
EDIT: Did a factory reset in recovery! Works now.

Swift 2 Plus on 13.1.5 Cyanogen. Which method is best to install Android 7.1.1 TOS118C manually. The phone is stock, not rooted. Thanks

gaborkov9 said:
Yes indeed, it appears a dm-verity issue message. Actually, I managed to install 7.1 from fastboot, but then this flash restores the original recovery. If I try to install again TWRP it stuck again on the WileyFox white screen. I'll try installing Magisk.
Edit: flashed Magisk, all works. Awesome.
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If you use the
Code:
adb reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
can you remove the dm-verity menu on boot or do you need it left as after bootloader unlocked?

TOS373J?
Anyone have the images for the latest update?

TOS373J OTA
other link

Pooh042 said:
TOS373J OTA
other link
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doesnt work gives me instal error 7 when i try to instal it

DarthBraindrain said:
doesnt work gives me instal error 7 when i try to instal it
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what is your current firmware version?

Moving from stock Android 5.0.1 to Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5.

Hello community!
First of all, I feel I have to apologize to you all since I know I have clogged the forum with a lot of requests of help about upgrading my smartphone... They are scattered all over the place so I have decided to gathered in a definitive one.
I have edited this post to make it a comprehensive guide for all the people who want to upgrade their HUAWEI P8 LITE ALICE from the stock Android 5.0.1 to the Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5. Before go any further I want you to read the following disclaimer:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ THIS!!
I am not a developer. I am not a programmer. I have been greatly helped by the user Botar230 so, unfortunately, I cannot help you in case of problems. I myself had problems and had to ask for help. The only thing I can say is to be always polite and try to explain, as best as you can, what's going on.
I will try to be as much clear as possible here but keep in mind that english is not my native language so it is possible that I might mistaking something. My apologize. I am not responsible for any damage you may do to your mobile and I am not responsible to any data loss it may occur. You should ALWAYS do a backup before proceeding. ALWAYS.
I've decided to flash Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5. because it is pre-rooted with Magisk.
BEFORE start to upgrade your mobile, read all this post twice and be sure to understood all the things I have written here. Check the links, check if you have the correct files, check if your mobile is fully charged, check if the bootloader is unlocked, check if you have the right ADB files and drivers downloaded and installed. Please do it BEFORE you start everything.
Done? Everything is fine? So, here we go!
GOAL: Moving from stock Android 5.0.1 to Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5.
MY MOBILE: Huawei P8 Lite ALICE (ALE-L21) unbranded single SIM - Build number: BalongC50B311 - Kernel 3.10.61-gcd3fde7 - EMUI 3.1
BOOTLOADER STATUS: unlocked, checked via ADB
The build number and the kernel number might differ. You should check them carefully and search around this forum how to proceed properly. Also, I totally don't know what to do if you have a double SIM phone. Sorry.
These are the files I have downloaded and put on the MicroSD before starting the whole process:
b895_update.zip
open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20180702
RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin.zip
The file TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img have to be put in the same directory where adb.exe is since you will flash it via adb command: fastboot flash recovery TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img once you have entered in fastboot mode AND you have checked that your bootloader is unlocked.
Now, the next steps that worked for me are:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0 via ADB
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe)
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload as suggested by Botar230. I find myself comfortable to use ADB.)
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload
Flash RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin) via TWRP AND at the same time...
Flash Open Gapps via TWRP. You HAVE TO USE THE ARM64 - 7.1 VERSION!!!
Reboot your device. It is done! :good:
NOTE!! Updating the phone to b895 will take really a lot of time. Seriously. It might be scary but it's ok. It will update EMUI too.
NOTE!! When you install TWRP via ADB, the TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img file MUST BE in the same directory where the adb.exe file is.
At this point, everything should be fine, working and squeaky clean!
The ROM is pre-rooted with Magisk and that's pretty cool!
At this point I think my brief tutorial is over. If you find out something important missing or wrong, please point it out! It will help other people! Thank you!
Some links about ADB that I found quite useful:
How to Install TWRP Recovery via Fastboot On Any Android Device
How to Use ADB & Fastboot Commands with your Android Device
ADB Shell
Once again I have to thank the immense patience of BOTAR230 and all the people that worked so hard to make everything possible: I mean the guys (and gals? Maybe, I don't know... ) behind the Resurrection Remix ROM, behind the TWRP project and the Open Gapps and the many more I probably forgot! Thanks everyone!

DaGreatAssyr said:
Hello community!
First of all, I feel I have to apologize to you all since I know I have clogged the forum with a lot of requests of help about upgrading my smartphone... They are scattered all over the place so I have decided to gathered in a definitive one.
Next, I am quite insecure on all the steps so I will try to make a comprehensive list and keep it updated hoping it will help all the Huawei P8 Lite ALICE users that will do the same process I am about to do. Let's proceed!
GOAL: Moving from stock Android 5.0.1 to OpenKirin's MoKee
MY MOBILE: Huawei P8 Lite ALICE (ALE-L21) unbranded single SIM - Build number: BalongC50B311 - Kernel 3.10.61-gcd3fde7 - EMUI 3.1
BOOTLOADER STATUS: unlocked, checked via ADB
Now, the next steps would be to root the mobile. My wild guess are
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB
install Magisk to root Android 5.0.1
At this point I am not perfectly sure if those steps are right AND if Magisk is the right choice to root Android 5.0.1 on my mobile. Are there other ways to do that?
Once the device is rooted, the next steps should be:
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed)
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB
install again Magisk to root Android 6.0
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
That's the theory. I've used SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SYSTEMMODE but it bricked the phone after I updated to Android 6.0 and the user Botar230 told me that it is no longer updated and used and suggested me to use Magisk instead.
The files I have are:
b895_update.zip
open_gapps-arm-7.1-stock-20180626.zip
RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin.zip
pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203.zip
TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img
Previously, I have updated my device to Android 6.0 and installed TWRP 3.1.1-0 and everything went really good. When I tried to root the phone with SuperSU-v2.82, it bricked. Now the phone is restored to its initial conditions, brandless.
I have read THIS POST but it's pretty old and most of the link there are not working anymore.
So, if someone is kindly willingly to give me a hand (yeah, another one, I know... ) on this subject, I'd really appreciate it. Again.
Thanks in advance!
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I didn't fully understand you, so I'll write a quick guide how to move from stock android 5.0.1 to any other custom ROM (I've read that you already unlocked your bootloader and flashed twrp so I'll skip those two)
First of all, use this version of TWRP.
1. Boot into TWRP
2. Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe)
3. Flash B896 update (B895 is fine too)
4. Flash TWRP (Install -> Select image -> Recovery)
5. Flash a custom ROM of your choice
6. Flash Open GAPPS (I recommend flashing NANO version)
7. (Optionally) Flash Magisk if your custom ROM isn't pre-rooted (if unsure, check the root status before flashing)
Fun fact: You don't need to put every file on SD card to flash it. You can also use sideload

Botar230 said:
I didn't fully understand you, so I'll write a quick guide how to move from stock android 5.0.1 to any other custom ROM (I've read that you already unlocked your bootloader and flashed twrp
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Hello Botar230! At the present time, I only unlocked the bootloader.
No TWRP installed so far.
Thank you for adding some steps I have missed (like the factory reset and the GApps! :good: )!!
The TWRP version I have is the same you suggested me so this is fine!
Yes, now that I think about, nearly all the custom ROM are pre-rooted and there's an option to switch the root in the setting panel but I will check it eventually.
I have make corrections in my list after your suggestion:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe)
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload)
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
Flash open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk
The files I have are:
b895_update.zip
open_gapps-arm-7.1-stock-20180626.zip (I will not use these)
open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630.zip (I will use these one! )
RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin.zip
pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203.zip
TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img

Everything looks good now. Btw you don't need to flash nano gapps exclusively, it's just a matter of your personal preference which one you choose.
Sent from my LG-K220 using XDA Labs

Botar230 said:
Btw you don't need to flash nano gapps exclusively, it's just a matter of your personal preference which one you choose.
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To be honest, I don't know what to choose between all the options I have seen on the website. Let's say that if the installation works properly it's a matter of seconds to make a backup and try another Gapp. For the moment I will follow your suggestion.
That's what I have done so far:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB DONE AND OK!
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe) DONE AND OK!
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload) DONE AND OK!
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload DONE AND OK!
Everything is working fine so far but I am a little bit nervous about these one. I will take a deep breathe and I will proceed right now. I can flash the ROM and the Gapps with TWRP, right? I am mostly sure about but a confirm could ease my fear of bricking the phone again... :silly:
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
Flash open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk

DaGreatAssyr said:
To be honest, I don't know what to choose between all the options I have seen on the website. Let's say that if the installation works properly it's a matter of seconds to make a backup and try another Gapp. For the moment I will follow your suggestion.
That's what I have done so far:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB DONE AND OK!
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe) DONE AND OK!
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload) DONE AND OK!
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideloadDONE AND OK!
Everything is working fine so far but I am a little bit nervous about these one. I will take a deep breathe and I will proceed right now. I can flash the ROM and the Gapps with TWRP, right? I am mostly sure about but a confirm could ease my fear of bricking the phone again... :silly:
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
Flash open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk
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Yes, everything is correct.
Sent from my LG-K220 using XDA Labs

Botar230 said:
Yes, everything is correct.
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First of all, thank you for your immense patience!!
That's what happened so far:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB DONE AND OK!
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe) DONE AND OK!
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload) DONE AND OK!
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload DONE AND OK!
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin) DONE AND OK!
I had to install the open_gapps-arm64 since the system required the ARM64 but apart that...
Flash open_gapps-arm64-7.1-stock-20180630.zip DONE BUT NOT OK! - I've tried to install the NANO and the STOCK Gapps but every time I got the same error message on TWRP: "failed to mount data: operation not supported on transport endpoint". Google Play and all the Google apps cannot connect: the Google error message is always the same: "couldn't sign in". I've double checked the login and they work both on my PC and on the other phones so I'm sure they are correct. Now I'm searching what kind of error it is but I'm not finding much infos about. Plus, there is the warning message saying that "Google Play services has stopped" and it keeps popping on the screen.
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk NOT DONE YET but it seems that it is not pre-rooted.
I am searching the web to understand what's going on here.

It's probably because the custom ROM that you've chosen uses f2fs file system on /data partition instead of ext4. Try to do this:
Boot to TWRP -> Wipe -> Advanced wipe -> Choose Data -> Repair or change file system. From here you can see if the file system of /data is ext4 or f2fs. If it's f2fs, then click Change file system and choose ext4.
Before doing all of this, you should flash b895 again, do a factory reset, flash twrp, flash your custom ROM, change /data file system, and finally gapps so there will be no conflicts between old and new gapps.

Hello again!
Sorry for the silence, got some busy day but here I am.
Before doing what you told me, I've tried to do a backup with TWRP and I've been flooded with error messages:
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to recreate /data/media folder
Unable to mount storage
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps
And, of course, the backup process failed.
At this point I cannot do anything with TWRP.
I cannot backup, cannot flash a ROM or a ZIP.
The phone works fine, it boots and I got no problems. I can boot it via ADB too.
I'm really scared it will brick or loop sooner or later. I am keeping it turned off and wait for any other advice before proceeding since it would be quite pesky to restart from scratch again....
Following your directions I've seen that the data file system is ext3.

DaGreatAssyr said:
Hello again!
Sorry for the silence, got some busy day but here I am.
Before doing what you told me, I've tried to do a backup with TWRP and I've been flooded with error messages:
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to recreate /data/media folder
Unable to mount storage
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps
And, of course, the backup process failed.
At this point I cannot do anything with TWRP.
I cannot backup, cannot flash a ROM or a ZIP.
The phone works fine, it boots and I got no problems. I can boot it via ADB too.
I'm really scared it will brick or loop sooner or later. I am keeping it turned off and wait for any other advice before proceeding since it would be quite pesky to restart from scratch again....
Following your directions I've seen that the data file system is ext3.
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Don't worry, it won't brick. Maybe the internal storage is encrypted. In order to remove encryption, go to Wipe -> Format data.

Hello Botar230! Something funny (in a very positive way) happened! I did as you told me: I booted in recovery mode and went to WIPE -> FORMAT DATA.
Then I considered to install the other ROM I had, RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin and it has been the best idea I could have!!! :laugh:
After I formatted the data, I rebooted in recovery mode and checked that the problems where all disappeared and they actually did. Then I flashed the OpenKirin ROM and the Nano Gapps you told me.
SURPRISE SURPRISE the OpenKirin ROM is pre-rooted with Magisk 15.3 and the installation, this time, went perfectly fine without any trouble! Plus, Magisk updated to the latest version, the 16!
As I promised, I will now update my first post on how to upgrade my mobile phone hoping it will be useful for someone else but first I want to enjoy my brand new phone!
And, of course, I want to thank you for all the support you gave me in these days! You have been really patient and kind! I am really sorry I cannot help you back since (as you have noticed...) I am not much of an expert so all I can give you is my gratitude and thankfulness! THANK YOU 1000 TIMES BOTAR!! :highfive:

You're welcome. Have a nice day! :highfive:
Sent from my LG-K220 using XDA Labs

[TOOL][HOW-TO] [Nexus 5X] Bootloop of Death (BLOD) Workaround [Flashable Zip]

Bootloop of Death (BLOD) Workaround AnyKernel3 zip for Nexus 5X
osm0sis said:
Guys.. bad news.. my Nexus 5X just got hit with the BLOD.
Good news for everyone is I spent a bit of time tonight to first patch TWRP 3.2.1-0-FBE (File-Based Encryption support) image to be 4core, then made an AnyKernel2 zip which will patch the existing boot and recovery partitions on-device to add all the 4core fixes from @XCnathan32.
Should work over any ROM, any custom kernel, recovery, etc., can be added in queue after ROM, root zip + custom kernel to patch it from TWRP or FlashFire (so good for OTAs), and simplifies the initial process greatly since you can now fastboot boot any 4core recovery.img and then adb sideload my AK3 zip to fix the likely newer recovery you already had on your device.
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Original thread posts: Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P
Now updated to an AnyKernel3 zip to support the SAR (system-as-root) and 2SI (2 stage init) ROMs that have popped up for Pie and Android 10+!
General Information
If you've found this thread then I'm sure you probably already know what the Bootloop of Death is - separation of the performance (perf) CPU cores - and that the only way to recover from it is to unlock your bootloader and patch to disable the faulty cluster. If you have not enabled unlocking your bootloader yet, the known methods to get it to boot long enough so you can go to System, then Developer Options and toggle "OEM unlocking" are:
super cooling the device in a freezer in a ziplock bag to keep out moisture,
super heating around the camera, and
letting the battery run all the way down before trying to boot.
For further details on these methods check out the original threads by @XCnathan32, linked in the "Thanks" section.
Some important notes before going any further:
Freezing at the Google logo likely points to it being perf cluster separation, but this could also be caused by other components separating.
Freezing at the boot animation suggests ROM/ROM data problem or could also potentially be a BLOD with other components now beginning to separate and that's what people have reported when the 4core mods suddenly stop working with no configuration changes - if you've tried the default boot.img for your ROM, patched with the BLOD AK3 and it still doesn't work, sorry but your device is a brick.
If no 4core recovery boots for you then you definitely have more components than just the performance cores separated, sorry but your device is a brick.
I haven't seen anyone say their devices only worked using a "1core" modification who had tried a proper 4core patched setup; 4core makes sense because it's the separate perf cores cluster becoming unsoldered, but if the 4 low power cores cluster also starts to come unsoldered logically not even a single core would work.. I think that's where the "Green Screen Of Death" comes into it.
DemiGod = Green Screen Of Death; unfortunately this (more components separating given more time - maybe the flash memory chip?) is why many call the 4core workaround only temporary.. there's not much that can be done after that from what I've read.
EX Kernel does not support FBE on these devices because the EX zip patches the fstab forcefdeorfbe flag to encryptable.
Android 10 does not appear to support FBE on these devices but the 4core FBE TWRP build can be used to BLOD patch the latest TWRP (see instructions in next post).
On Oreo, I was personally on stock ROM still, FBE enabled, rooted with SuperSU v2.82 SR5 + suhide and the latest Franco Kernel on my 5X. Then I bumped up the min freq on the low perf cores and it's working great - totally fine for general use, just anything creating a bit of heat like games maxing the low power cores for awhile, or charging, will make it pretty painfully laggy and risk further solder deterioration.
Even though SuperSU development is ostensibly dead, I still strongly recommend it on BLOD-affected devices using stock ROM for reasons I'll explain below.
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Step-By-Step Installation Instructions
Any quoted commands should be entered without quotes
1) Download and unzip platform-tools for your PC from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
2) Navigate to https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=312881 (also mirrored below) and download N5X-6P_BLOD_Workaround_Injector_Addon-AK3-signed.zip to your platform-tools folder as well as
2a) twrp-3.2.1-0-fbe-4core-bullhead.img (Nexus 5X), or​2b) twrp-3.2.1-0-fbe-4core-angler.img (Nexus 6P)​3) Hold Shift + right-click on your platform-tools folder and
3a) Open a command window here (Windows <10), or​3b) Open a PowerShell window here, then enter "cmd" at the Windows PowerShell prompt (Windows 10+)​4) Reboot your phone to bootloader and connect it to your PC with a USB cable
5) Enter "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-fbe-4core-bullhead.img" into the cmd prompt
6) Reboot your phone to recovery and tap Advanced, then ADB Sideload
7) Enter "adb sideload N5X-6P_BLOD_Workaround_Injector_Addon-AK3-signed.zip" into the cmd prompt
8) Reboot and cross your fingers that it works
For information how to seamlessly update to stock and custom ROM OTAs, see the following post
Source Code: https://github.com/osm0sis/N5X-6P-BLOD-Workaround-Injector
Status: No Longer Updated
Thanks:
- @XCnathan32 for researching and developing the 4core workarounds for both the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
- chetgurevitch (GitHub) for the original FBE supporting TWRP builds
- @Aukaminator for the original step-by-step write-up

Update Flashing Instructions
Keep N5X-6P_BLOD_Workaround_Injector_Addon-AK3-signed.zip on your device sdcard, henceforth referred to as BLOD AK3 zip
The correct manual order for a clean flash is: ROM -> root -> custom kernel -> BLOD AK3
Always flash the BLOD AK3 zip last!
Reflashing the BLOD AK3 zip will likely be required after anything that could modify the boot.img or recovery.img, including (but not limited to): ROM updates, custom kernel updates, custom recovery updates.
ROMs:
On custom ROMs with built-in Flash After Update (i.e. OmniROM-based), place your root (if using SuperSU), custom kernel and BLOD AK3 zip in /sdcard/OpenDelta/FlashAfterUpdate/ ensuring the BLOD AK3 is last in the directory listing so that they will be flashed after each update.
On custom ROMs that do not have built-in Flash After Update (i.e. LineageOS-based), you may add my FlashAfterUpdate addon.d script to /system/addon.d/ and then place your root (if using SuperSU), custom kernel and BLOD AK3 zip in /sdcard/FlashAfterUpdate/ ensuring the BLOD AK3 is last for the same effect: flashed after every OTA.
On stock ROM rooted with SuperSU (SuperSU v2.82-SR5 recommended) instead of tapping "Reboot & Install" once the OTA is downloaded you should use @Chainfire's excellent FlashFire app to queue the OTA from /data/ota_package/update_s.zip then queue the SuperSU zip, custom kernel and BLOD AK3 zip, ensuring the BLOD AK3 is last. This is how I have mine set up, since this is by far the most seamless. Be sure to disable EverRoot since SuperSU v2.82-SR5 is newer than the SuperSU included in FlashFire.
On stock ROM rooted with Magisk you must uninstall Magisk from within Magisk Manager to restore your stock boot.img, reboot the ROM to restore your stock recovery partition, tap "Reboot & Install" once the OTA is downloaded, then go through the steps above to flash the 4core TWRP and BLOD AK3 zip again. I definitely recommend SuperSU on this device to avoid the hassle of unrooting and/or messing with factory images.
Kernels:
Custom kernels can be flashed from an app like Franco Kernel Manager & Updater, which can be set to flash without reboot for Franco Kernel updates, or "Flash only" can be chosen in the manual flasher. The FK app supports all types of AnyKernel3 zip so the BLOD AK3 zip may then be flashed after the custom kernel zip to repatch the new kernel's ramdisk.
For other kernel managers that don't support AK3 zips, simply reboot to recovery and flash the BLOD AK3 zip from there to repatch before attempting to boot the ROM again. Also see above under "stock ROM rooted with SuperSU", since FlashFire also works perfectly for this use-case, queuing the custom kernel zip and then the BLOD AK3 zip, with FlashFire's EverRoot option disabled since the device is already rooted.
Recoveries:
Download the updated custom recovery .img and, without flashing it, reboot to recovery, use TWRP's flash image feature to flash the new recovery.img, then without rebooting immediately flash the BLOD AK3 zip to patch it. You can then dump/backup the recovery partition if you want it as a recovery.img. Custom recovery updates can also be done from FlashFire, queuing the BLOD AK3 zip afterward, but the "Preserve recovery" feature must be disabled.
If you prefer to stay on stock recovery for some reason, you can still use TWRP to do the above without flashing TWRP to the device by using "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-0-fbe-4core-bullhead.img".
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Changelog
2018-01-15 - Original post in other BLOD threads.
2018-07-21 - Update AK2 Core+Backend files to latest, add searching of all init.*.rc files for problematic cpuset commands which were popularized by Franco Kernel and are now used by multiple custom kernels. (6734 downloads)
2019-10-30 - Update to AnyKernel3, add support for SAR and 2SI Treblized ROMs. (886 downloads)
2020-01-16 - Update AK3 Core+Backend files to latest to fix AVBv1 signing in recovery on Android 10, update boot_signer-dexed.jar. (428 downloads)
2020-02-17 - Update AK3 Core+Backend files to latest to fix SAR mount support in fragmented TWRP and Lineage 16+17 Recovery. (1188 downloads)
2020-05-25 - Update AK3 Core+Backend files to latest to improve SAR mount support in Lineage 17 Recovery and AVBv1 signing. (1276 downloads)
2021-07-21 - Update AK3 Core+Backend files to latest to support Lineage 18.1 recovery and Android 11 ROMs.
Good luck and enjoy!

Thanks a lot for your hard work Sir ..!
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hey,
my nexus 5x unfortunately started having the bootloop issue yesterday.
i tried fixing it using your instructions, now it's stuck in the colored boot animation. it's not frozen, but just stays in the animation forever (i waited already more than 1.5 hrs).
do you have any suggestions what i could try?
thanks in advance!

en_jo said:
hey,
my nexus 5x unfortunately started having the bootloop issue yesterday.
i tried fixing it using your instructions, now it's stuck in the colored boot animation. it's not frozen, but just stays in the animation forever (i waited already more than 1.5 hrs).
do you have any suggestions what i could try?
thanks in advance!
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Does the 4core recovery work? If so, try flashing the lastest factory image, then the BLOD AK2 zip again and see if that helps. If not, you're out of luck.

Hey! Thanks for your instructions, im unbold my nexus 5x! But now my wifi doesn't work. Can it be problem with your img? Bluetooth works by the way.

Jatsu said:
Hey! Thanks for your instructions, im unbold my nexus 5x! But now my wifi doesn't work. Can it be problem with your img? Bluetooth works by the way.
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I don't have an img, I patch whatever's there. What ROM are you using?
Dirty flash your ROM, rename the BLOD AK2 zip to test-debugging.zip, flash and upload the debug.tgz it creates and I'll take a look.

Hey! Thanks for your instructions.
In my the error appears:
adb: sideload connection failed: closed
adb: trying pre-KitKat sideload method...
adb: pre-KitKat sideload connection failed: closed
Do you have a solution?

ediofelipe said:
Hey! Thanks for your instructions.
In my the error appears:
adb: sideload connection failed: closed
adb: trying pre-KitKat sideload method...
adb: pre-KitKat sideload connection failed: closed
Do you have a solution?
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Are you booted into 4core TWRP? Did you go to the Advanced | ADB Sideload page and swipe to start the sideload mode? Make sure your PC has adb sideload drivers installed? Try a different USB cable? Try adb pushing the file to your device and flashing it from there instead?
Side note to all: BasketBuild is having some down time so I've mirrored the uploads in the OP. :good:
Edit: And BasketBuild is back!

Thanks
So, first of all i would like to tell u that, I thank u a lot for your amazing work, i finally got my nexus 5x out of bootloop after a year
Got to say i thought i would never get it back from there. Also i would like to get some advice:
Currently im running 7.1.2, i wanna download the OTA for oreo, my question is:
As i dont have it rooted, what i should do is download and install it. then make this:
"Reboot your phone to bootloader and connect it to your PC with a USB cable
5) Enter "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-fbe-4core-bullhead.img" into the cmd prompt
6) Reboot your phone to recovery and tap Advanced, then ADB Sideload
7) Enter "adb sideload N5X-6P_BLOD_Workaround_Injector_Addon-AK2-signed.zip" into the cmd prompt"
Or what do u suggest??
Also it would be better if i get root and then get the OTA? in that case, if i root it should i flash again your patch? or is not necesary.
So Thanks again, for all your work.

FYI the TWRP does matter. I already had TWRP 3.2.1 so I didn't flash the suggested one and it didn't work. Flashing the suggested TWRP worked.

I can't seem to boot into recovery or normally boot(black screen but fastboot mode works fine), with or without the 4core fix (recovery + boot img). Also, to enter fastboot I have to hold power down and volume for a minute or so. Does this mean I'm out of luck?

With stock kernel it doesn't work right? Only custom kernel?
I'm trying to resurrect an old 5X. So i Should:
- fash latest factory image on fastboot
- flash suggested twrp on fastboot
- flash custom kernel, like Franco
- adb sideload in recovery the fix
- reboot and hope ?
Thanks
EDIT: I'm stuck at Google logo, when I reboot to suggested recovery above. It's stuck at Google logo and rebooting also when it is switched off and I plug the wall-charger. Only bootloader mode works! What to do?
EDIT 2: at the end everything works now and boots! Let's see if it stays like this!

Everything worked for couple hours without issues, then it bootloop again. The strange thing is that it doesn't power on anymore after some reboot, tried everything, long press for 10 seconds, 30 seconds, either power only and power + volume buttons.. It switch on only if I disconnect and reconnect the battery by opening the device,it starts but bootloops and then again no sign of life after some bootloops. I remember it happened the same when it died the first time almost 1 year ago I believe. Not even the bootloader come up when it is in this strange state, unless I disconnect the battery.
With the fix I thought it would keep staying alive.. But no luck seems

ok, perfect, everything work....but if I check cpu I see 4 CPU* 1.44GHZ + 2CPU stopped, instead 4 CPU* 1.82GHZ + 2CPU*1.44GHz. Why Did u change frequency of 4 cpu, lowering them?

fricco1983 said:
ok, perfect, everything work....but if I check cpu I see 4 CPU* 1.44GHZ + 2CPU stopped, instead 4 CPU* 1.82GHZ + 2CPU*1.44GHz. Why Did u change frequency of 4 cpu, lowering them?
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I didn't and it doesn't.
Oh and as a general FYI to everyone, if I don't respond to your question/post it's because it's already answered in the OPs.

Thank you very much for your work. My phone went into a bootloop today and flashing stock rom didn't work. Your guide was well-written, easy to follow and most importantly worked like a charm!

Hi when i make the 7th point of guide my PC open the zip file.
Which is my error?
Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk

It's alive!
Thanks, man. It worked great and was really easy. I will happily make a donation!
Initially my 5X was booting to the Google logo and then rebooting, forever.
I am hoping this will last me until the end of the year when I will get a OP6T or Pixel 3 maybe.
Is there any advice for maintaining the device in this state? For example doing a factory reset, flashing a custom ROM?

Gazza2907 said:
Thanks, man. It worked great and was really easy. I will happily make a donation!
Initially my 5X was booting to the Google logo and then rebooting, forever.
I am hoping this will last me until the end of the year when I will get a OP6T or Pixel 3 maybe.
Is there any advice for maintaining the device in this state? For example doing a factory reset, flashing a custom ROM?
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Hi! Use some kernel manager to make sure your N5X doesn't turn big cores on, and keep it as cool as possible. Good luck!

[RECOVERY][3.4.0-14][toco]Unofficial TWRP Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite (TEST)

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
*/
Features:
- Decryption works
- Otg works
- Flash Rom works
- F2FS support
- Fastboot boot command support
Not working:
- Fastbootd
- Adb sideload
- Backup restore and image flash (system-vendor-product)
- Android 11 fully support
Download:
TWRP 3.4.0-14 Unofficial by mauronofrio
TWRP 3.4.0-13 Unofficial by mauronofrio
To Flash the TWRP:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-xx-xxxxxx-mauronofrio.img
Then reboot in TWRP manually or using a fastboot command.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-xx-xxxxxx-mauronofrio.img
or
Code:
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
REMEMBER: is important that from fastboot you directly go in TWRP mode or the TWRP will be overwritten.
Reccomended ADB and Fastboot binaries:
Adb and Fastboot Installer
Source code:
https://github.com/Teamwin/android_bootable_recovery
https://github.com/mauronofrio/android_device_xiaomi_toco
My Telegram TWRP Support Group:
https://t.me/twrp_Mauronofrio
Donations:
Credits:
- Thanks to @bigbiff and @Captain_Throwback for the hard work on this android 10 TWRP
Thanks to all testers on the Telegram Group
Created 2020-05-29

Oooo finally... Gonna test this out when I get home later.
Just to check, what happens if i flash and i get bootloop? How do I recover? By flashing the entire MIUI rom from official site?
Okay Im sure im being a noob... But err...
I wasnt able to mount data...
I tried to mount and install MAGISK via USB-OTG mounting and i get permission denied for system and vendor (and also Data unable to mount)
EDIT2: Oh cool... despite the errors Magisk got installed! Nice!

Hello, will there be more development for this terminal? and the note 10 lite thread? Thank you

Did anyone boot it?
hello, work boot it?
fastboot boot twrp.XXXX.img

StanGumn said:
hello, work boot it?
fastboot boot twrp.XXXX.img
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Yes

iron maiden said:
Hello, will there be more development for this terminal? and the note 10 lite thread? Thank you
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Let us hope so.

I would like to apologize in advance as I am a noob when it comes to the recent changes made by Google to android. So on a lot of the recent devices launched with android 10, an essential step before flashing Magisk is to disable the vbmeta partition by flashing the "vbmeta.img" using a fastboot command with the --disable-verify and --disable-verification argument. My question is that is the "vbmeta.img" modified by developers or is this the same identical file found in the stock firmware files?
I do apologize if this is the wrong thread but there's not many resources online or even on xda for this device.

Why its in mi note 10 general section? Isnt right to do separately section for mi note 10 lite since there is nothing in common just name.

Reanimax said:
Why its in mi note 10 general section? Isnt right to do separately section for mi note 10 lite since there is nothing in common just name.
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ask to xda to make a dedicated section and i will ask to move this thread

mauronofrio said:
ask to xda to make a dedicated section and i will ask to move this thread
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Yes. You right about it.

Kediraksith said:
Oooo finally... Gonna test this out when I get home later.
Just to check, what happens if i flash and i get bootloop? How do I recover? By flashing the entire MIUI rom from official site?
Okay Im sure im being a noob... But err...
I wasnt able to mount data...
I tried to mount and install MAGISK via USB-OTG mounting and i get permission denied for system and vendor (and also Data unable to mount)
EDIT2: Oh cool... despite the errors Magisk got installed! Nice!
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Nowadays you have to unmount Data and mount vendor (just in case for Vendor) before flashing Magisk. Mounting data does not let Magisk install via TWRP. Follow the this process, same install process with the Mi Note 10, and assuming the Mi note 10 Lite. The reason why is because of encryption.
Update: 5/16/2020
1) Flash lastest TWRP unofficial 3.31-4 mauronofrio using Command prompt using the - fastboot flash recovery [XXXX].img. Note: it's easier to just rename the recover image to "twrp"
2) Then - fastboot boot [XXXX].img to reboot into TWRP recovery.
3) In my experience for thr Mi Note 10 that is, the reboot to RECOVERY did not happened, so instead i pressed - volume up and power button at the same time for thr phone to reboot until you see the boot splash screen, hold the two buttons for another 3 seconds ... and then let go of power button and then TWRP recovery will show up.
4) Ok...so first things first... flash the VBMETA PATCHER like the OP says on first page --> that way you don't lose TWRP after flashing the Rom and MAGISK. After install, reboot to RECOVERY. ***This is only if OP asks to flash VBMETA PATCHER, otherwise skip to Step 5***
5) Now....go to FORMAT DATA (Warning: DON'T use advanced wipe)... Instead, go to the FORMAT DATA, type in yes and press ok. Then go back to main menu, and reboot to RECOVERY again.
6) Now you can access your internel memory when connecting to USB... You can import the two neccesary files --> Xiaomi.EU and MAGISK 20.4. Now Flash the Rom and when flash MAGISK, make sure you unmount DATA and mount VENDOR to avoid flash error. After unticking DATA, you can now install Magisk.
7) Now you can go to REBOOT, and press SYSTEM, and the phone will boot to Xiaomi EU 11 or 12, etc. just follow this process and enjoy your ROM. ?
Note: When updating, flash EU rom and Magisk, dont forget to unmount Data when flashing Magisk. You can probably disable decryption because that is why you can't mount Data when flashing Magisk. **Just don't ask me about it because I normally don't flash Disable Decyption often.

Wmateria said:
Nowadays you have to unmount Data and mount vendor (just in case for Vendor) before flashing Magisk. Mounting data does not let Magisk install via TWRP. Follow the this process, same install process with the Mi Note 10, and assuming the Mi note 10 Lite. The reason why is because of encryption.
1) Flash lastest TWRP unofficial 3.31-4 mauronofrio using Command prompt using the - fastboot flash recovery [XXXX].img. Note: it's easier to just rename the recover image to "twrp"
2) Then - fastboot boot [XXXX].img to reboot into TWRP recovery.
3) In my experience for thr Mi Note 10 that is, the reboot to RECOVERY did not happened, so instead i pressed - volume up and power button at the same time for thr phone to reboot until you see the boot splash screen, hold the two buttons for another 3 seconds ... and then let go of power button and then TWRP recovery will show up.
4) Ok...so first things first... flash the VBMETA PATCHER like the OP says on first page --> that way you don't lose TWRP after flashing the Rom and MAGISK. After install, reboot to RECOVERY.
5) Now....go to FORMAT DATA (Warning: DON'T use advanced wipe)... Instead, go to the FORMAT DATA, type in yes and press ok. Then go back to main menu, and reboot to RECOVERY again.
6) Now you can access your internel memory when connecting to USB... You can import the two neccesary files --> Xiaomi.EU and MAGISK 20.4. Now Flash the Rom and when flash MAGISK, make sure you unmount DATA and mount VENDOR to avoid flash error. After unticking DATA, you can now install Magisk.
7) Now you can go to REBOOT, and press SYSTEM, and the phone will boot to Xiaomi EU 11 or 12, etc. just follow this process and enjoy your ROM.
Note: When updating, flash EU rom and Magisk, dont forget to unmount Data when flashing Magisk. You can probably disable decryption because that is why you can't mount Data when flashing Magisk. **Just don't ask me about it because I normally don't flash Disable Decyption often.
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this post is gold! Coming back to xiaomi and twrp after 2 years with a huawei, hope to go smooth again with root magisk etc!

cerme said:
this post is gold! Coming back to xiaomi and twrp after 2 years with a huawei, hope to go smooth again with root magisk etc!
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The root and flash process is basically the same process as the Mi 9T/K20, Mi Max 3, Mi Note 10 since decryption is now a common thing with Android 10... except for the VBmeta.zip, which is new and necessary to flash, as long as you follow the directions..you'll be fine.

Wmateria said:
The root and flash process is basically basically the same process as the Mi 9T/K20, Mi Max 3, Mi Note 10 since decryption is now a common thing with Android 10... except for the VBmeta.zip, which is new and necessary to flash, as long as you follow the directions..you'll be fine.
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I understand. Last experience ti flash etc was on a mi5, so I have a little bit of rust with that. I do think that following instructions i shouldn't face major difficulties

cerme said:
I understand. Last experience ti flash etc was on a mi5, so I have a little bit of rust with that. I do think that following instructions i shouldn't face major difficulties
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Same here, i was on the Mi 9T before, I didnt understood the whole new flashing process and carefully updating from EU Rom to AOSP Roms and back, I think i was messing with with thwe wipe and change partition feature (f2fs to ext 4 with an EU Rom) - then the Mi 9T bricked big time. Never recovered after that, luckily got it refunded for it but not many may have that second chance. After learning how to flash propeely and root, ect. I try to help out here when needed and ask too. I just got my Mi Note 10 2 weeks ago and rooted a week ago. So if anything, am willing to help out and repeat the following flash process or any changes in the future and feedback on future Roms.

Was thinking about which rom to use... does xiaomi.eu is stille faster with providing updates? what about the situation with OTA with that.
Now I have the phone with global rom, I want at least flash the EEA rom. But I also know that at some point i want to root, install magisk and get nice features. Still don't want to update manually everytime for an update...

will be watching this thread with much interest..
I recently bought this device (Global version) for use here in Australia.
my first time owning a Xiaomi - quite happy with it so far.
would be nice to have the themeing stuff work properly - I have used MIUI based ROMs back a LOoonggg time ago, in the days of the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus etc.
used to have a new ROM flashed every couple of days lol, back then. But recent years I've stopped all that, no cool ROMs no snazzy kernels TWRP no nothing not even root lol, very boring!
anyway thanks for posting I hope to try this sometime soon

Hello is there any Eu rom for Mi note 10 lite?

Alisiddiqui75 said:
Hello is there any Eu rom for Mi note 10 lite?
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yes, there is the EEA ROM you can find on miui website. You can flash it after unlocking bootloader with miFlash

Alisiddiqui75 said:
Hello is there any Eu rom for Mi note 10 lite?
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I'm not sure if you mean the official ROM or xiaomi.eu.
The link to the official EEA(EU) ROM:
Recovery: https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.7.0.QFNEUXM/miui_TOCOEEAGlobal_V11.0.7.0.QFNEUXM_7926bf9c02_10.0.zip
Fastboot: https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.7.0...EUXM_20200508.0000.00_10.0_eea_4eb1c694c9.tgz
I have yesterday seen a xiaomi.eu Stable build for toco which is based on Global Stable ROM:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...e10LITE_V11.0.4.0.QFNMIXM_v11-10.zip/download
I can not promise that it's working.