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Why do I get this icon when trying to root my N4 ?

So I followed the instructions in this link so I could root my N4:
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-mac.html
I get this when I reach the point in the video where he instructs me to enter recovery mode.. why ?
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You aren't flashing your recovery properly in bootloader mode.
fastboot flash recovery <nameofrecovery>.img
Choose either: Clockwork Recovery of Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) as your recovery. Put the .img file in the same folder as fastboot.exe.
I recommend TWRP.
So for example,
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/129 Scroll down to recovery image method
Place the .img file in the same as fastboot
go into bootloader mode on your phone
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.2-mako.img
it should say sending.... then done!
then use vol keys and you should be able to get into bootloader and the android with red ! isnt there.
And thank you for not using the toolkit <3

zephiK said:
You aren't flashing your recovery properly in bootloader mode.
fastboot flash recovery <nameofrecovery>.img
Choose either: Clockwork Recovery of Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) as your recovery. Put the .img file in the same folder as fastboot.exe.
I recommend TWRP.
So for example,
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/129 Scroll down to recovery image method
Place the .img file in the same as fastboot
go into bootloader mode on your phone
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.2-mako.img
it should say sending.... then done!
then use vol keys and you should be able to get into bootloader and the android with red ! isnt there.
And thank you for not using the toolkit <3
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This did not work

You have the latest version of Android Fastboot Binary? Bootloader unlocked?
.img file in the fastboot-mac folder
The error is pipe properties. Whatever that is.

BLL00 said:
This did not work
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Check my post (#13) in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997684
If you received an ota you have to delete a couple files to get the recovery to stick.
Edit: the pic I quoted didn't show up in the app. I'm not sure what that error means.
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my problem is that after i flash recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.9-mako.img, it refuses to enter cmw and shows the icon I showed in my picture.

BLL00 said:
my problem is that after i flash recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.9-mako.img, it refuses to enter cmw and shows the icon I showed in my picture.
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When you type fastboot-mac devices... your device shows up right?

zephiK said:
When you type fastboot-mac devices... your device shows up right?
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BLL00 said:
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Hmm okay well I don't know how a mac works. I know that you don't need drivers. I'm going to say that it's something wrong with the fastboot binary file. It's the error that you're seeing there. On the guide you used, the error is nonexistant in his picture. Bootloader is unlocked right?
You have the latest version of Android Fastboot Binary? Bootloader unlocked?
.img file in the fastboot-mac folder
The error is pipe properties. Whatever that is.
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ensure USB debugging is enabled as well.

zephiK said:
Hmm okay well I don't know how a mac works. I know that you don't need drivers. I'm going to say that it's something wrong with the fastboot binary file. It's the error that you're seeing there. On the guide you used, the error is nonexistant in his picture. Bootloader is unlocked right?
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-Yeah I unlocked my bootloader.
-The pipe properties error is gone, it was just a matter of switching usb ports!
I need to mention that when I flashed the cmw img and hit start on the fastboot menu, IT DID in fact enter cmw, but somewhere in there, I think I've done something wrong and my phone restarted normally. Now, I upload the zip file into the sdcard path and restart my phone into fastboot again, when I hit recovery mode, it then shows that icon!

BLL00 said:
-Yeah I unlocked my bootloader.
-The pipe properties error is gone, it was just a matter of switching usb ports!
I need to mention that when I flashed the cmw img and hit start on the fastboot menu, IT DID in fact enter cmw, but somewhere in there, I think I've done something wrong and my phone restarted normally. Now, I upload the zip file into the sdcard path and restart my phone into fastboot again, when I hit recovery mode, it then shows that icon!
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Did you read my post?
From efrants android 101 sticky:
I just flashed CWM, but every time I try to boot into CWM, I keep seeing the stock recovery. Why?
If you updated your Android build using an OTA update file (either manually or over-the-air), the update placed two files on your device that re-flash the stock recovery every time you reboot your device. These two files are:
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh <== this is the script that installs the patch file
/system/recovery-from-boot.p <== this is the patch
You have to rename (or delete) one or both of them, then re-flash your custom recovery. Now it will stick.
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El Daddy said:
Did you read my post?
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yes i did and if you noticed in the photo i uploaded, there's an iphone under my nexus 4 so I'm VERY new to this. I couldn't find the system path ???

BLL00 said:
yes i did and if you noticed in the photo i uploaded, there's an iphone under my nexus 4 so I'm VERY new to this. I couldn't find the system path ???
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You have to use a app that has root functionality. Go outside of the /sdcard/ folder and go into /system/
So basically here's what you want to do. By the way good job at switching USB port and having that work.
- Flash CWR
- Flash the superuser zip file to obtain root
- download a file manager that lets you go outside /sdcard/ and then go to the path el daddy mentioned and delete those files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkucm9vdC5icm93c2VyZnJlZSJd here is a file manager you can use.
basically press "..." and go into /system/etc/ find file install-recovery.sh
and/or /system/ and find file recovery-from-boot.p
You have to rename (or delete) one or both of them, then re-flash your custom recovery. Now it will stick.
@El Daddy: He's just a little new. Don't be so harsh (you probably weren't and thought he didn't see it), I mean after all he didn't use the toolkit so, I have respect for him.

the first path is /system/etc/ delete install-recovery.sh
the path to the other file is /system/ find recovery-from-boot.p and delete that
You'll need root access first.
So basically, flash the custom recovery then boot into recovery.
Flash the su.zip file.
Boot into the OS and use a file explorer and delete those files.
Then the custom recovery will stick.
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zephiK said:
@El Daddy: He's just a little new. Don't be so harsh (you probably weren't and thought he didn't see it), I mean after all he didn't use the toolkit so, I have respect for him.
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I didn't mean to come off harsh. Sometimes demeanor doesn't translate well through text.

El Daddy said:
the first path is /system/etc/ delete install-recovery.sh
the path to the other file is /system/ find recovery-from-boot.p and delete that
You'll need root access first.
So basically, flash the custom recovery then boot into recovery.
Flash the su.zip file.
Boot into the OS and use a file explorer and delete those files.
Then the custom recovery will stick.
---------- Post added at 06:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 PM ----------
I didn't mean to come off harsh. Sometimes demeanor doesn't translate well through text.
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Yeah agreed. Same goes with sarcasm in text. Just takes some patience with the new people, but I honestly don't mind as this is the Q&A section after all. As long as they're not using the toolkit I won't be upset hehe

zephiK said:
Yeah agreed. Same goes with sarcasm in text. Just takes some patience with the new people, but I honestly don't mind as this is the Q&A section after all. As long as they're not using the toolkit I won't be upset hehe
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Yep. I'm willing to help anyone, (for as long as it takes) who wants to put the time in and learn. Anyone not using a toolkit is a win for me. :laugh:

El Daddy said:
Yep. I'm willing to help anyone, (for as long as it takes) who wants to put the time in and learn. Anyone not using a toolkit is a win for me. :laugh:
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Amen, amen. Free training for these people to help others the non-toolkit way so people like us can take a break and relax

Thanks everybody for helping out. I managed to root my phone and this is what I have done to bypass that android logo with it chest open and a "!" floating on top of it:
1-Restarted phone into fastboot mode
2-Flashed CWR's .img
3-Went straight into recovery mode after flashing and was able to enter CMW and complete the procedure.

Next thing you wanna do is GET RID OF THAT TASK MANAGER! Let android work its magic... Enjoy !
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Just to mention when you fastboot flash or use goo manager for twrp recovery it will automatically add .bak to the recovery- from-boot.p file
Sent from my Nexus 4

GUIDE - Install TWRP Recovery and Root MOTO E Phone

WARNING!
Your warranty is void if you follow the given instruction in this guide. Read all the instruction very carefully and Perform everything at your own risk.
This guide is only for the MOTO E android smartphone. Don’t try this method on any of other Android devices, It may hard brick your device. So, first confirm your phone model number in your android phone settings. To do this Go the Settings page of your device and check out the “About Device” option.
PRE-REQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS
1. BACKUP YOUR ANDROID DATA
2. INSTALL MOTO E DRIVERS
3. ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE
4. CHARGE YOU ANDROID
If your device switched off during this process, it could damage or brick the device. Make sure that your Android battery is full charge or near about 50-70% battery level.
HOW TO INSTALL TWRP & ROOT MOTO E
Step 1. Download the Fastboot files for MOTE E and extract the folder on your desktop.
Step 2. Download The TWRP recovery from here (Rename the file to recovery.img) and extract in the same folder as of step 1.
Step 3. Download The SuperSU from here and copy it into the root of your internal memory,
Step 4. Now all the important files are with your. First you have to unlock the bootloader of your device. Read here.
Step 5. Connect your phone to PC and Reboot to bootloader by pressing VolumeDown + Power button for about 6-7 seconds.
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Step 6. Go to the Fastboot folder in step 1, Do Shift + RightClick in empty space in the folder without selecting anything, Select Open a command window here.
Step 7. Now you will see the command prompt window on your screen. In the command prompt window, you need to enter the below mentioned command;
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Step 8. Press Volume Down to select recovery on fastboot menu, then press Volume Up to confirm your choice to boot into recovery
Step 9. Now touch doesn’t work in recovery straight away, so wait 60 seconds without touching the phone, The phone screen will go blank.
Step 10. Press power button and do swipe to unlock to get your touch working again! Select Install, scroll down and find the SuperSU Zip downloaded in step 3.
Step 11. Swipe to confirm, wait untill the flash is complete and then select reboot. First reboot will take some time, so no need to worry.
Now check your MOTO E app drawer, There should be SuperSU installed. Congratulations you are rooted!
via @howtorootmobile

I think so this guide is already available!!

TheStrix said:
I think so this guide is already available!!
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Yeah I did that guide earlier!

recovery flash error
hey dude, i was trying to flash twrp n root but i have got an error. i have posted a ss, pls do help. thanks

5644red said:
hey dude, i was trying to flash twrp n root but i have got an error. i have posted a ss, pls do help. thanks
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Write
Code:
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it will work!

deej_roamer said:
Write
Code:
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it will work!
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Thanks for the help buddy but still it isnt working.

5644red said:
Thanks for the help buddy but still it isnt working.
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Download another version of mfastboot, or simply just fastboot, or try from scratch again!
I saw earlier your mfastboot folder has recovery.img, so cannot be a misplace error!
Still check again it is there! Otherwise, do what i wrote in first line!

deej_roamer said:
Download another version of mfastboot, or simply just fastboot, or try from scratch again!
I saw earlier your mfastboot folder has recovery.img, so cannot be a misplace error!
Still check again it is there! Otherwise, do what i wrote in first line!
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tried like 5 or 6 times buddy.. still no use.. i was able to unlock bootlocker without any trouble so i hope there is no trouble with moto drivers, i feel it might be due to fastboot file.. ill try again soon.. thanks

Can you please tell me if i will be able to install the 4.4.3 update after flashing custom recovery. Thanks in advance

Ccceenu said:
Can you please tell me if i will be able to install the 4.4.3 update after flashing custom recovery. Thanks in advance
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No you need stock recovery!
But its alright you can revert back to custom recovery from here
So go back and enjoy custom recovery,
And if you still prefer not to change your recovery, you can try this guide!

deej_roamer said:
No you need stock recovery!
But its alright you can revert back to custom recovery from here
So go back and enjoy custom recovery,
And if you still prefer not to change your recovery, you can try this guide!
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Thanks for your reply..I read that somewhere that during updates it checks for stock recovery..so i refrained from flashing custom recovery ... there is another question if you can answer...will the procedure of rooting will change in the 4.4.3 version. Thanks in advance

Ccceenu said:
Thanks for your reply..I read that somewhere that during updates it checks for stock recovery..so i refrained from flashing custom recovery ... there is another question if you can answer...will the procedure of rooting will change in the 4.4.3 version. Thanks in advance
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No it wouldn't

moto e
i unlocked my bootloader can i directly install supersu from recovery without flashing custom recovery?

I guess....
5644red said:
hey dude, i was trying to flash twrp n root but i have got an error. i have posted a ss, pls do help. thanks
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Did you make sure that you actually 'Opened' the 'fastboot' folder and then press shift and right click....?

having same problem
5644red said:
Thanks for the help buddy but still it isnt working.
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Hey did u problem got sorted as I am having the same problem as u, kindly help me if anyone can

I tried to install twrp recovery but in cmd its shows an error
Error while loading recovery.img

Can I change my recovery from cwm to twrp
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I am getting "partition size mismatch" error when i try to flash the TWRP recovery.

[GUIDE][TOOL] Reboot to EDL mode from FASTBOOT! No More "Test Point Method"! [kenzo]

[GUIDE][TOOL] Reboot to EDL mode from FASTBOOT! No More "Test Point Method"! [kenzo]
Reboot to EDL mode from FASTBOOT!
No more Test Point Method needed ​
Technical Details:
Redmi Note 3 support rebooting to EDL in Android Bootloader aboot module (the "reboot-edl" command) but fastboot utility doesn't recognize "reboot-edl" in the command line and refuses to sent the command to the device. Since FastBoot command protocol is simple and text-based, it is enough to send a packet containing "reboot-edl" text over USB. The simplest way to do that is to patch Windows fastboot.exe file, replacing "reboot-bootloader" text with "reboot-edl". As "reboot-bootloader" string is found in the command line, fastboot.exe sends the same constant string to the device. So if "reboot-bootloader" is replaced with "reboot-edl", you can specify "reboot-edl" in the command line and the same text will be sent to the device.
New Update: Fastboot updated to latest version.
Tutorial:
1. Download the Fastboot_edl-v2.zip from Here.
2. Extract the zip in your desktop
3. Open the folder and double Click on Reboot.bat
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4. Reboot your device to Fastboot Mode by pressing
Vol Down + Power button and connect your device with PC and Press Enter.
5. Your Device will be rebooted to EDL!
6. Now flash your Fastboot Rom with Mi Flash Tool to Unbrick your Mi Note 3. ​
Proof:
Thanks to @emuzychenko for the Idea!

This is AWESOME!! Just tested and worked amazingly.
Thank you!
Edit: the included command prompt didn't work for me though, launched standard and traversed to this folder

It would've been better if the source of this guide is also mentioned, just my thoughts
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Harish_Kumar said:
It would've been better if the source of this guide is also mentioned
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Especially since most of text had been copied "as is".

Please add this to op
=> https://youtu.be/-6uErg52nKs

kaushal64 said:
Please add this to op
=> https://youtu.be/-6uErg52nKs
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I have updated the fastboot.exe and the method also. Update your video with this and I will add it to OP.

I had replaced link for modified fastboot file please add it to op.

Harish_Kumar said:
It would've been better if the source of this guide is also mentioned, just my thoughts
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Especially since most of text had been copied "as is".
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Thumbs up!

This is great
My problem solved
Many thanks

not working for me...redmi note 3 pro sd, rom 7.2.7.0.0. it says something like "your phone enter edl mode successfully", but it simply restarts and enter Android OS...

Zarko007 said:
not working for me...redmi note 3 pro sd, rom 7.2.7.0.0. it says something like "your phone enter edl mode successfully", but it simply restarts and enter Android OS...
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Send me your current emmc_appsboot.mbn and I will check what is happening wrong there.

BRoy_98 said:
Send me your current emmc_appsboot.mbn and I will check what is happening wrong there.
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Where to find it?

Zarko007 said:
Where to find it?
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You can find it in the fastboot rom. Or if you have recovery rom, then go to the firmware-update folder in the zip there you will find it.

BRoy_98 said:
You can find it in the fastboot rom. Or if you have recovery rom, then go to the firmware-update folder in the zip there you will find it.
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Maybe stupid question, but wouldn't phone go to edl mode (with red led flashing) before flashing rom and what then mbn file has to do? According to your manual it is the last step?
thanks

Zarko007 said:
not working for me...redmi note 3 pro sd, rom 7.2.7.0.0. it says something like "your phone enter edl mode successfully", but it simply restarts and enter Android OS...
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Is your device bricked or you want to flash an official miui rom? Since your rom looks like a distributor rom not an official rom.
Sent from my kenzo using Tapatalk

sator02 said:
Is your device bricked or you want to flash an official miui rom? Since your rom looks like a distributor rom not an official rom.
Sent from my kenzo using Tapatalk
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No, my device is not bricked, it has locked bootloader. I received code from xiaomi to unlocked bootloader but it constantly stops at 50%, and I found out that it can't be unlocked without china dev rom, but no rom can be installed with locked bootloader I only want to flash an official miui rom to be able to receive updates...Xiaomi really made this too complicated....

Zarko007 said:
No, my device is not bricked, it has locked bootloader. I received code from xiaomi to unlocked bootloader but it constantly stops at 50%, and I found out that it can't be unlocked without china dev rom, but no rom can be installed with locked bootloader I only want to flash an official miui rom to be able to receive updates...Xiaomi really made this too complicated....
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Don't use this tool if your device is not bricked, your rom is a distributor rom that's why you cannot unlock your device, you have to flash miui rom prior to unlocking, you can do it thru edl mode using adb, search on miui forums and you'll find it.
Edit: check this out: http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
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Zarko007 said:
No, my device is not bricked, it has locked bootloader. I received code from xiaomi to unlocked bootloader but it constantly stops at 50%, and I found out that it can't be unlocked without china dev rom, but no rom can be installed with locked bootloader I only want to flash an official miui rom to be able to receive updates...Xiaomi really made this too complicated....
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If your device is not bricked, then you can reboot to EDL mode from adb. Do this to reboot to edl from adb:
1. Connect your device to PC.
2. Open adb and type: adb devices and press enter to see your device if it is connected properly.
3. When you can see your device ID, type: adb reboot edl and press enter. It will reboot your device to EDL mode.
4. Now flash your rom with Mi Flash.

BRoy_98 said:
If your device is not bricked, then you can reboot to EDL mode from adb. Do this to reboot to edl from adb:
1. Connect your device to PC.
2. Open adb and type: adb devices and press enter to see your device if it is connected properly.
3. When you can see your device ID, type: adb reboot edl and press enter. It will reboot your device to EDL mode.
4. Now flash your rom with Mi Flash.
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I have tried it already many Times but no success...

Zarko007 said:
I have tried it already many Times but no success...
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This must be driver problem. Install MI PC suite and it will install all necessary drivers. Then try it again.

[Tutorials] How To Root Lenovo K8 Note & Install TWRP(UnOfficial) + Stock Rom

Warning
Before Proceeding backup your data
TRY at OWN risk I'm NOT Responsibe if you BRICK YOUR DEVICE
Update- This method is tested & working with latest ota update NMB26.54-74
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IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG Download & Flash Stock ROM
Stock ROM link
SPFlashTool link
Updated Stock ROM 54-74 GDrive - here
New Oreo 27.43-20 Link
Old version Stock ROM Google Drive Link Stock Rom
nvram backup file by @peacelover94 - here
Solution For
>Tool img DL fail
Just check/tick these option in spflashtool settings & Flash stock rom again
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Video Guide For Stock Rom Flashing - Youtube
How to Flash Stock Rom via Fastboot Method -
1. Open CMD by Shift + Right Click in Folder where your stock firmware .img files are.
2. Reboot to Fastboot Mode by using cmd command
adb fastboot reboot​Or
Switch off then Press & Hold Vol Up + Power button for while once menu appeared Select fastboot by using Vol Up key & confirm by pressing Vol Down Key
3. In fastboot type following command in CMD Window
For checking devices is connected in fastboot enter
fastboot devices​If Connected then proceed following commands
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img​ flashing system takes 10+ mins
fastboot flash data userdata.img
fastboot reboot​
Download & Install ADB from here
First Unlock your bootloader
1. First of all, enable the Developer Option
To Enable the Developer Option, Go to your Settings -> About -> Software Information -> More -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled"
2. Go back to settings -> Now you need to enable the OEM Unlock by going to Settings -> Developer Option and Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
3. Now connect your phone to Computer using USB Cable.
4. When you connect your Phone to Computer, please wait until all the drivers get installed.
5. Open a command prompt window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click.
6. Now type the command below to reboot your phone to bootloader
adb reboot bootloader​7. If you see a pop up to allow USB Debugging on your phone, Click OK.
8. proceed to unlock the bootloader with the following command:
Remember that this step will wipe EVERYTHING off the phone
fastboot oem unlock​Say Yes to unlock bootloader and then it will some time format your data
9. Reboot Your Device , You will see Orange Status bla bla bla Don't panic Its normal thing now setup your device but do not restore backup yet
Flashing TWRP and ROOT
Updated Black Screen Fix TWRP - Download
Old Download TWRP
Download latest Magisk zip from here
Or
SuperSu zip from here
Flahed & Tested SuperSU v2.82 works fine but SafetyNet Fails
Sock Recovery if needed Link
1. Connect your device to PC
2. Open CMD by Shift+Right click open cmd where your TWRP_3.1.1.0.img is downloaded.
3. Reboot to Bootloader by
adb reboot bootloader​4. Now enter following command in fastboot
fastboot flash recovery TWRP_3.1.1.0.img​5. DO NOT USE fastboot reboot
Use "vol up + down + power button" to manually switch off you k8 note, otherwise twrp will restore to stock if you use fastboot reboot command.
6. After Switch Off Press & hold vol up + power button then select recovery by vol up & press vol down key to enter in recovery.
7. Now Wait for 30 Sec/ till phone vibrates, Then press power button + vol up simultaneously until you see twrp lock screen.
8. Just Cancel if It asks for Enter password to decrypt and Allow modification by swipe.
9. If you see internal storage 0mb Then GoTo Wipe and FORMAT DATA once & reboot to recovery
10. GoTo install browse and select Magisk.zip or SuperSU.zip & flash.(optional if needed install Busybox for Android NDK by osm0sis magisk module for busybox)
11. Reboot Enjoy.
Known bug in TWRP-
Battery always shows 50% in TWRP
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Big Thanks for the Tutorial. If anything happens wrong while rooting like boot loop or something worse, is there stock rom or firmware to flash or push through adb ?

Yes
peacelover94 said:
Big Thanks for the Tutorial. If anything happens wrong while rooting like boot loop or something worse, is there stock rom or firmware to flash or push through adb ?
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yes, there is stock ROM
link also provided in this post end.
btw here's direct link Stock ROM
FlashTool link

ysalunke007 said:
yes, there is stock ROM
link also provided in this post end.
btw here's direct link Stock ROM
FlashTool link
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Thank you very much. The flash tool link does not seems to work. Hope its SP flash tool you are talking about.

flash via adb fastboot methoad i have succesfully flash adb method
peacelover94 said:
Big Thanks for the Tutorial. If anything happens wrong while rooting like boot loop or something worse, is there stock rom or firmware to flash or push through adb ?
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Nice Job
Finally rooting tutorial for Lenovo K8 Note has become available.

Does SuperSu work fine?

Anas Rahman said:
Does SuperSu work fine?
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Not tested by me but some user says in original rom post that he flashed superSU from old twrp also works fine.

peacelover94 said:
Thank you very much. The flash tool link does not seems to work. Hope its SP flash tool you are talking about.
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Yes it's SP flash tool but you can use adb fastboot also

ysalunke007 said:
Not tested by me but some user says in original rom post that he flashed superSU from old twrp also works fine.
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I'll confirm it tomorrow

ysalunke007 said:
Yes it's SP flash tool but you can use adb fastboot also
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Please tell me how to flash firmware.Im new to this device firmware flashing

lenrussel said:
Please tell me how to flash firmware.Im new to this device firmware flashing
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It's easy bro check this guide
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
Fastboot Guide
http://www.stupdroid.com/2016/08/flash-stock-rom-via-fastboot-on-android.html?m=1

Does the rom link given here unzips perfectly?
Because i saw in another thread of Lenovo K8note titled firmware, users unable to unzip due to error in system img. Also downloading from baidu needs a user id. If its possible could you or anyone else reading this upload it in some other online storage drive. Im little bit worried about getting a worse situation while rooting. Even if it goes wrong i can use the stock firmware to make it back.

peacelover94 said:
Does the rom link given here unzips perfectly?
Because i saw in another thread of Lenovo K8note titled firmware, users unable to unzip due to error in system img. Also downloading from baidu needs a user id. If its possible could you or anyone else reading this upload it in some other online storage drive. Im little bit worried about getting a worse situation while rooting. Even if it goes wrong i can use the stock firmware to make it back.
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There is mega download link available too
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...8note-original-firmware-t3679499/post73946000

lenrussel said:
There is mega download link available too
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...8note-original-firmware-t3679499/post73946000
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Thanks for the reply. Anyhow got a work around for downloading from baidu using chrome extension, without account. Just wanted to confirm whether the firmware zip is working fine. If some one used it and been successful, please do tell me.

ysalunke007 said:
It's easy bro check this guide
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
Fastboot Guide
http://www.stupdroid.com/2016/08/flash-stock-rom-via-fastboot-on-android.html?m=1
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Do i have to unlock bootloader again after flashing the firmware in order to root the device?

lenrussel said:
Do i have to unlock bootloader again after flashing the firmware in order to root the device?
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Yes, I think so. Anyhow there is no need to unlock oem again if you are flashing the rom via TWRP. Anyhow let someone confirm about it.

peacelover94 said:
Yes, I think so. Anyhow there is no need to unlock oem again if you are flashing the rom via TWRP. Anyhow let someone confirm about it.
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There is a error while extracting zip file of the firmware .just checked, I downloaded it from mega.i want to confirm if its the same for baidu also

lenrussel said:
Do i have to unlock bootloader again after flashing the firmware in order to root the device?
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No need to unlock bootloader again if you use fastboot method to flash stock firmware , & for spflashtool I'm not sure but I think it remains unlocked

lenrussel said:
There is a error while extracting zip file of the firmware .just checked, I downloaded it from mega.i want to confirm if its the same for baidu also
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No error while extracting firmware downloaded from baidu

phone keeps booting into essentail logo after flashing

i tried to follow every guide but no help. tried flashing back to factory still nothing. first when booting from twrp it would say no OS. i finally got that to go away but now it just keeps booting into android power loop. tried erasing all data nothing helps. it also tells me software is corrupted. can someone help plzzz

dumberthandumb said:
i tried to follow every guide but no help. tried flashing back to factory still nothing. first when booting from twrp it would say no OS. i finally got that to go away but now it just keeps booting into android power loop. tried erasing all data nothing helps. it also tells me software is corrupted. can someone help plzzz
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go into fastboot mode and do.... fastboot -w

Tech_Savvy said:
go into fastboot mode and do.... fastboot -w
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I did that and it didn’t work

dumberthandumb said:
I did that and it didn’t work
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Make sure you have unlocked the bootloader AND unlocked critical partitions, then flash the latest factory image found on essentials support page. DO NOT flash TWRP or anything like that.

Nick80835 said:
Make sure you have unlocked the bootloader AND unlocked critical partitions, then flash the latest factory image found on essentials support page. DO NOT flash TWRP or anything like that.
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How do I unlock critical partitions? Also I have already flashed TWRP. If I try to push the factory image without TWRP it tells me not enough space.

I suspect you need to change the slot that's loading... I had a similar thing recently. .. Try going into fastboot and typing "fastboot --set-active=slot" where slot is "a" or "b", depending on where you flashed TWRP (you need to load the opposite slot).
If that doesn't work, flash the original boot file in fastboot and keep everything crossed...!

nstirton said:
I suspect you need to change the slot that's loading... I had a similar thing recently. .. Try going into fastboot and typing "fastboot --set-active=slot" where slot is "a" or "b", depending on where you flashed TWRP (you need to load the opposite slot).
If that doesn't work, flash the original boot file in fastboot and keep everything crossed...!
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My slot b has been fleshed with TWRP and a with the original os. I still can’t get it to boot. Is there anyways that I can just flash everything back to factory setting? I don’t care about personal data. I even tried flashing both slots with the os and still no luck

flash OTA via adb sideload , it will fix your issue

Just do the fastboot flashall from the Essential download page and start over. I flashed the october update the other day and my phone has been running so much better since then.

galakanokis said:
Just do the fastboot flashall from the Essential download page and start over. I flashed the october update the other day and my phone has been running so much better since then.
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Flash all? How do I get to that? I have tried doing a side load through TWRP but nothing helped

dumberthandumb said:
Flash all? How do I get to that? I have tried doing a side load through TWRP but nothing helped
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Instructions are on the Essential website where you can grab the downloads. Basically download the fastboot image, unzip it and run the flashall script inside the unzip. Easier if your fastboot path is setup properly. It will flash stock to both slots and away you go.

You NEED to unlock critical partitions to flash all of them.

galakanokis said:
Instructions are on the Essential website where you can grab the downloads. Basically download the fastboot image, unzip it and run the flashall script inside the unzip. Easier if your fastboot path is setup properly. It will flash stock to both slots and away you go.
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Flash all? How do I do this?

dumberthandumb said:
Flash all? How do I do this?
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https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds

galakanokis said:
Instructions are on the Essential website where you can grab the downloads. Basically download the fastboot image, unzip it and run the flashall script inside the unzip. Easier if your fastboot path is setup properly. It will flash stock to both slots and away you go.
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I tried doing that it flashes and everything but it till wont boot up, its still stuck on the essential logo.
when i try to go into recovery mode it says no command

dumberthandumb said:
I tried doing that it flashes and everything but it till wont boot up, its still stuck on the essential logo.
when i try to go into recovery mode it says no command
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You can see it flash both slots and all the images? Should be able to get a screen grab of it.
If your environment is setup correctly and you say it flashes I can't be of much help unfortunately.

dumberthandumb said:
I tried doing that it flashes and everything but it till wont boot up, its still stuck on the essential logo.
when i try to go into recovery mode it says no command
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Seems you don't know how to boot into recovery,when you see this Android guy you need to press volume up and power.

Hi, can someone help me with this problem?
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galakanokis said:
You can see it flash both slots and all the images? Should be able to get a screen grab of it.
If your environment is setup correctly and you say it flashes I can't be of much help unfortunately.
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Thank you I finally got it to work, Apparently only my boot loader was unlocked and I did not have critical partitions unlocked, ones I unlocked critical partitions the flash I was able to go through
Thank you everyone for your help

nibera said:
Hi, can someone help me with this problem?
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Do you have creitical partitions unlocked ?