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Hello guys,
I'am using a custom bootloader en received an OTA update, but it won't install the regular way.
So i've flashed the stock recovery.img back, hoping it would work, but it didn't. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Relock your bootloader and it will work
Thx man! Will this wipe my data?
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If you relock your bootloader you will lose nothing.
But, after, if you will unlock this, you will lose all
Thank you for the quick reply. Ok now that makes sense, so I can flash the stock recovery, lock the bootloader and then update. But I have to reinstall everything because unlocking the bootloader will wipe my device again. Isn't there any possibility to do the OTA update without losing any data?
Sonnyw said:
Thank you for the quick reply. Ok now that makes sense, so I can flash the stock recovery, lock the bootloader and then update. But I have to reinstall everything because unlocking the bootloader will wipe my device again. Isn't there any possibility to do the OTA update without losing any data?
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Unfortunately that is the case I guess the only solution would be to flash the 1.29.401.16R zip from this thread so at least you will have the most up to date rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224752
Thanks guys for helping me out, I think I'm going the flash the stock rom back and quit root acces. Maybe I will root my m7 back when the google rom is out.
Hi guys i got the OTA update today, just wanted to know will i lose root or recovery or nytn if i update via OTA???
thnx
goldsmit409 said:
Hi guys i got the OTA update today, just wanted to know will i lose root or recovery or nytn if i update via OTA???
thnx
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How big is that OTA update?
Try, if you can flash it it could work and you could actually preserve root, maybe even recovery but in 99% of cases you'll get error.
OTA update can't be flashed on rooted device (but, as I said, there were few times it actually worked if it's small, few mb update)
But this is update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 so I doubt it'll work.
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funky0308 said:
How big is that OTA update?
Try, if you can flash it it could work and you could actually preserve root, maybe even recovery but in 99% of cases you'll get error.
OTA update can't be flashed on rooted device (but, as I said, there were few times it actually worked if it's small, few mb update)
But this is update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 so I doubt it'll work.
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OTA updates with root are fine, but you may well lose root, just as you would flashing a FTF or updating via Pccompanion.
The issue with OTA updates is if you have an unlocked bootloader.
gregbradley said:
OTA updates with root are fine, but you may well lose root, just as you would flashing a FTF or updating via Pccompanion.
The issue with OTA updates is if you have an unlocked bootloader.
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That's not correct mate.
Try to downgrade, root and install recovery then try to update via OTA - you'll fail.
Only one or two OTA updates worked on rooted Z1.
I have rooted Z1 with locked bootloader and OTA will always said - error while trying to flash, update your device through pc companion.
I'm 100% certain...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608416
Some updates could be flashed via OTA but in most cases it'll fail..
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funky0308 said:
That's not correct mate.
Try to downgrade, root and install recovery then try to update via OTA - you'll fail.
Only one or two OTA updates worked on rooted Z1.
I have rooted Z1 with locked bootloader and OTA will always said - error while trying to flash, update your device through pc companion.
I'm 100% certain...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608416
Some updates could be flashed via OTA but in most cases it'll fail..
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OK, the few times I tried it I had no problem, but I have only ever done it a couple of times..
It's 154.5 Mb, my bootloader is still locked only my device is rooted so I will go ahead give it a try and see what happens if it fails or I lose the root I can again downgrade and root right?
Yes, but you can also just root the FW anyway
gregbradley said:
Yes, but you can also just root the FW anyway
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How can I do that?
when it completes downloading the update it says could noy verify so i guess it wont update via OTA??
what are my options now?? possibly keeping root?
goldsmit409 said:
when it completes downloading the update it says could noy verify so i guess it wont update via OTA??
what are my options now?? possibly keeping root?
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If you want to update, then download FTF. You will loose root. Or use NUTS pre rooted rom. If you want to root yourself, look over to cross development and use easy root tool v8. Then also download nuts xzdual for locked boot.
Good Morning all,
When I first time received my Nexus 6, unlocked the bootloader and Rooted with the app for windows Nexus Root Toolkit by Wugfresh, I did not change it to any custom recovery, I left it on stock the rom and I did not install any custom recovery as well., everything is on stock, I just I rooted it.
I've read a lot of things about partitions, downgrades, even OEM Locks and OEM Unlock Bootloaders and people have bricked many devices that I'm afraid to brick it, I'm confused know what steps to follow in order to properly update from lollipop 5.01 to 5.1
I'm on Android 5.01 and received the OTA to update to 5.1, but afraid to press the button in my nexus 6 where it says System Update Available
Should I continue to update with the OTA that I received even if I'm rooted? or should I do it manually with the Nexus Root Toolkit?
What do I need exactly to check / verify before I try to update my device and not brick it?
Please advise
rayosx said:
Good Morning all,
When I first time received my Nexus 6, unlocked the bootloader and Rooted with the app for windows Nexus Root Toolkit by Wugfresh, I did not change it to any custom recovery, I left it on stock the rom and I did not install any custom recovery as well., everything is on stock, I just I rooted it.
I've read a lot of things about partitions, downgrades, even OEM Locks and OEM Unlock Bootloaders and people have bricked many devices that I'm afraid to brick it, I'm confused know what steps to follow in order to properly update from lollipop 5.01 to 5.1
I'm on Android 5.01 and received the OTA to update to 5.1, but afraid to press the button in my nexus 6 where it says System Update Available
Should I continue to update with the OTA that I received even if I'm rooted? or should I do it manually with the Nexus Root Toolkit?
What do I need exactly to check / verify before I try to update my device and not brick it?
Please advise
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Do not re-lock the bootloader, do not try to downgrade the bootloader. Do not Flash CM12 from the 3/13/2015(not available to download anyways). You should be ok.
If you have stock recovery, sounds like you can flash the OTA...but that is up to you.
Can you describer your system. You said it is STOCK rooted. Did you unlock bootloader? Never flashed anything before?
idtheftvictim said:
Do not re-lock the bootloader, do not try to downgrade the bootloader. Do not Flash CM12 from the 3/13/2015(not available to download anyways). You should be ok.
If you have stock recovery, sounds like you can flash the OTA...but that is up to you.
Can you describer your system. You said it is STOCK rooted. Did you unlock bootloader? Never flashed anything before?
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Thanks on helping me out,
I'm attaching two shots so you can see all what I have, I have never flashed a custom ROM, just rooted using the wugfresh app for windows,
Also I have in developer options usb debug on and unlocked oem with a check mark.
Again, if you check everything above, I'm on 5.01 and I don't know if just pressing OTA system update button to update from the phone shall brick my phone whether I am rooted, or do I have to be with no root to proceed from there?
Please advice
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rayosx said:
Thanks on helping me out,
I'm attaching two shots so you can see all what I have, I have never flashed a custom ROM, just rooted using the wugfresh app for windows,
Also I have in developer options usb debug on and unlocked oem with a check mark.
Again, if you check everything above, I'm on 5.01 and I don't know if just pressing OTA system update button to update from the phone shall brick my phone whether I am rooted, or do I have to be with no root to proceed from there?
Please advice
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Looks like you should be fine to install the OTA with no worries.
Please note: I in NO WAY take responsibility for anything that happens to your phone though....sorry...have to put disclaimer
idtheftvictim said:
Looks like you should be fine to install the OTA with no worries.
Please note: I in NO WAY take responsibility for anything that happens to your phone though....sorry...have to put disclaimer
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Lucky me that I did not press the button to do it through OTA, read below
Can I still take an OTA after I unlock and root?
Answer: On Lollipop, No. On KitKat, yes (sometimes) – if you haven’t made any other system level modifications.
With Lollipop, the OTA update process checks the entire system blob. That means if just one small thing is different about the system partition the OTA will fail. Since rooting itself (regardless of the method: manual/toolkit) installs Superuser as a system app and su binaries to the system partition it inherently breaks OTA’s.
So how should you update a rooted Lollipop device?
1. Wait for the official factory package from google to be released for the build you would like to update to.
2. Backup your apps + data, as a safe measure – in case you end up having to wipe data.
3. Use “Flash Stock + Unroot” and check “No-wipe mode” (to avoid a data wipe).
That’s it. Afterwards you can re-root.
Hi,
Can someone concisely give the most up to date instructions on how to root the P20 Pro
Confused because some people talk about debranding first? Is this necessary if you, like me, just have a generic non-network branded phone?
Also.. Does rooting require twrp?
A bit unclear on if I should use the offical or unofficial twrp methods.
And if so does twrp prevent OTA updates? I was lead to believe that any OTA updates would simply wipe any root and you just have to go through the steps again, but would twrp prevent an OTA update in the first place?
What are the best instructions to root the P20 Pro to keep the OTA updates going (even if you need to reroot after each update).
Thanks heaps in getting through the confusion!
Here you have manual to root in simple 4 steps. You need adb and fastboot on your computer, bootloader unlock code and Magisk from link in post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...de-how-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326
Does any of the steps,
1/ unlocking the bootloader
2/ debranding
3/ installing TWRP
3/ rooting
Wipe the device?.. I'm assuming yes?
Also. What's the point of debranding?..
I think I'm on a generic P20 Pro that wasn't bought from a carrier - so is that step necessary for me.
Thanks heaps again for the advice - coming over from the Samsung world and maybe I'm so used to the rooting methods there
Also do any of those steps prevent OTA updates?
Or is there somehow to still use OTA updates but simply need to reapply root on every occasion there is ah update?
dgoncalves81 said:
Also do any of those steps prevent OTA updates?
Or is there somehow to still use OTA updates but simply need to reapply root on every occasion there is ah update?
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device. The other steps won't.
You need to have TWRP installed in order to be able to flash Magisk (for Root), and no you don't have to rebrand if you don't want to. You'll still be able to receive and download OTAs but if TWRP remains installed on your phone it won't be able to install unless you change back to the stock recovery. However there is methods to update with TWRP and you'll be able to get and install updates quicker than waiting for them to be pushed to you phone. That's the main reason people rebrand because generic European models are getting updates the fastest.
What's your device model and current firmware version from 'About Phone' in settings?
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danifilth4king said:
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device. The other steps won't.
You need to have TWRP installed in order to be able to flash Magisk (for Root), and no you don't have to rebrand if you don't want to. You'll still be able to receive and download OTAs but if TWRP remains installed on your phone it won't be able to install unless you change back to the stock recovery. However there is methods to update with TWRP and you'll be able to get and install updates quicker than waiting for them to be pushed to you phone. That's the main reason people rebrand because generic European models are getting updates the fastest.
What's your device model and current firmware version from 'About Phone' in settings?
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Thanks heaps for the advice - makes sense now!
I'm using the model CLT-L29 on C636 which I think is the Asia Pacific model.. And incidentally just received a OTA upgrade to the 128 firmware
.. So in order to receive OTA updates you simply have to change back to the stock recovery after using TWRP to install magisk and root?
But I imagine every time the OTA update occurs it wipes root?.. Which would mean reinstalling TWRP to regain root and doing the whole process again every time?
dgoncalves81 said:
Thanks heaps for the advice - makes sense now!
I'm using the model CLT-L29 on C636 which I think is the Asia Pacific model.. And incidentally just received a OTA upgrade to the 128 firmware
.. So in order to receive OTA updates you simply have to change back to the stock recovery after using TWRP to install magisk and root?
But I imagine every time the OTA update occurs it wipes root?.. Which would mean reinstalling TWRP to regain root and doing the whole process again every time?
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Yep you got it in one lol
The other option so that you don't have to flash TWRP then back to stock recovery each time is when you receive an OTA is download the same firmware (Full-OTA version) from Firmware Finder - you would just need the update.zip - then using Huawei update extractor you can extract the ramdisk.img Then copy the ramdisk.img to your phone, use Magisk manager to patch it then copy it back to your PC and flash it via fastboot. But I think this is more work than flashing between TWRP & stock recoveries haha
Hi guys!
I have a simple question... I have a P10 VTR-L09 rebranded to VTR-L29... After a few month with EMUI i have tested LineageOS from Openkirin.net, but the ROM has to many bugs for me so i get back to EMUI.
Everything worked fine, now i have 8.0.0.374 (C432) on my device, but my bootloader is still UNLOCKED!
Will i receive OTA Updates in the future because i am on StockROM back again or is OTA not working with an unlocked bootloader?
Thx a lot!
OTA shouldn't be a problem with unlocked bootloader WITHOUT root. If you rooted your phone it's not possible to update via OTA.
In fact, you're not able to complete lock the bootloader on Oreo again.
Ok, i have no root, only bootloader unlock, so i will see the next weeks if it works... If not, i have to flash updates via TWRP...
stefan.irmen said:
Ok, i have no root, only bootloader unlock, so i will see the next weeks if it works... If not, i have to flash updates via TWRP...
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Yes, you need to be very patient. Huawei update policy is a miracle, no know really knows when they release updates in which region, there are even different release times for the same model and region
If OTA doesn't work, you can try my guide, tutorial #3 (only works when you got the OTA update)
Yes i know... Before P10 i used some Xiaomi Phones and the community and update policy is awesome! But if you know a little bit of bootloader and TWRP you should be able to handle the most phones i think...
Thx a lot for your help!
Jannomag said:
OTA shouldn't be a problem with unlocked bootloader WITHOUT root. If you rooted your phone it's not possible to update via OTA.
In fact, you're not able to complete lock the bootloader on Oreo again.
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If i unlocked the bootloader and rooted with magisk, then used the remove root option in magisk ,would ota work again?