Question Does TWRP work with latest firmware? - Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)

I've gone back and forth between stock OneUI and GSIs. Recently, I returned to stock but am looking to go back to GSIs again.
When I last went back to stock, I used the latest firmware, WD2. My question is - does the latest version of TWRP for our device work properly with WD2?
As the latest TWRP version is WA3 I'm wondering if there are some compatibility issues such as non working touch screen that I'd like to be aware of before doing this process again.

kevinco1 said:
I've gone back and forth between stock OneUI and GSIs. Recently, I returned to stock but am looking to go back to GSIs again.
When I last went back to stock, I used the latest firmware, WD2. My question is - does the latest version of TWRP for our device work properly with WD2?
As the latest TWRP version is WA3 I'm wondering if there are some compatibility issues such as non working touch screen that I'd like to be aware of before doing this process again.
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If you read the posts, you'll find I already answered that question.

lewmur said:
If you read the posts, you'll find I already answered that question.
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Care to at least give a hint of what thread that's in?
Don't see anything in the TWRP one itself and the other threads are all unorganized conversations about TWRP, GSIs and system partitions

kevinco1 said:
Care to at least give a hint of what thread that's in?
Don't see anything in the TWRP one itself and the other threads are all unorganized conversations about TWRP, GSIs and system partitions
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I've updated to CWD2, rooted and then flashed TWRP and LOS 20 GSI just to make sure it could be done. But I'm not going to re-post all the steps I took to do it. Yes, they are in separate threads because rooting, flashing TWRP and flashing GSI, are separate topics.

lewmur said:
I've updated to CWD2, rooted and then flashed TWRP and LOS 20 GSI just to make sure it could be done. But I'm not going to re-post all the steps I took to do it. Yes, they are in separate threads because rooting, flashing TWRP and flashing GSI, are separate topics.
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I don't need any instructions or further guidance on how to install TWRP as I've done it a number of times.
The only question I asked was if it worked, most notably touch as that may not always be functional when using a version of TWRP which is not the same as the firmware. A simple yes or no was the only thing I was seeking, nothing additional.
Once the newest version of LOS 20 has been released which has our Unisoc fix included, I'll find out myself once I go through this process again

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Got new One+ 3T Some questions

I have received today my new mobile 1+ 3t a3010
oxygen 4.1.3
where should i start ?
tweaking kernel, roms...
please refer me to the right threads
thanks in advance.
- Unlock bootloader first: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...wrp-root-nandroid-efs-backup-and-more.448149/
- Flash OOS 4.1.5 or the newest Openbeta (or Freedom OS if you understand what you do)
- if you need root: flash supersu or magisk
- if you want: Flash Kernel (ElementalX, Franco, Blu, Flash, etc)
- very optional: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/advanced-interactive-governor-tweaks-t3476589
How one decides to mod the phone (custom ROMs, kernels, etc.) is completely up to personal preferences and tastes. Everyone will give you a different answer to your questions, and many owners of this phone will never mod it at all, and be completely happy. Read up on existing threads, and you'll figure out what are the best options for you. There are also plenty of existing threads with suggestions and favorites regarding ROMs, etc. so no need to start another such discussion.
So really, my advice on where to start, is to read read read. Understand the methods and steps before you begin (and that goes with any of these devices). The previous answer had some good resources, for a start. And you'll find many more useful threads in the "Guides" forum section. My additional suggestion would be to know how to return to stock with the full zips: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
Along similar lines (and in agreement with the prevous answer) I would recommend updating to latest OOS 4.1.5 or Open Beta, to ensure you are on the latest firmware and modem, before doing other mods.
Thank you both for great answers,
i did successfully bootloader unlocked and twrp flashed
Now which is oos 4.1.5 you talking about ?
like https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
and this https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
is ok to flash now ?
You posted the same thread twice. But yes, that is correct. You'll want the full zip from Post #2 of that thread. Then follow the instructions in Post #3, using second method, for users with TWRP. It also says for root users, but it's irrelevant whether you are rooted or not, as long as you have TWRP installed you'll need to use the full zip; as stated at the bottom of Post #3, if you use the OTA with TWRP, it will fail or you will soft brick!
Also, if you root, TWRP will stick (this is what I always do after flashing the updates). If you choose not to root after installing 4.1.5, you might find that TWRP is removed. But you might be able to avoid this by booting back to TWRP after installing 4.1.5, butbefore rebooting to OS. Otherwise, if you find TWRP is gone, just flash again using fastboot.
Tell me please,
can i flash custom kernel being on stock 3.1.5 with stock recovery?
Just stick with stock. LineageOS is kind of awful. Theres a million bugs that affect daily usage even on a perfect install and setup. Its just not worth it. I'd go with freedomOS CE 2.10. Very solid rom with nice extra options to remove useless google apps like photos and google music youtube and the like. It even allows magisk which is a fantastic rooting systemless method. I would also add the adblocked youtube module or app from a thread by Master_T. Just stick with basic rooting function and your experience will be superb. The more advanced you go with this phone the more prone to breaking something you get.
You were already advised how to mod the phone, back up in Post #2 above. I assume you mean locked bootloader along with stock recovery. I believe what you suggest won't work, and the stock recovery will not let you flash an unsigned zip. You need to unlock your bootloader and flash custom recovery TWRP. Then you can flash a custom kernel. But again, it's already been described by another back up on Post #2.
Also, I'm pretty sure you mean 4.1.5 (not 3.1.5), as you already stated the phone came with 4.1.3 (so 3.1.5 wouldn't make much sense). So please proofread before posting, to avoid confusion (and I was really confused by the number 3.1.5 at first).

when i try to flash bluesparks twrp there only a white led no screen

The other problem i have is when i try to flash bluesparks twrp and go to recovery the sceen is blank and only the led glows but i can flash the officaial twrp and flash roms but they come with error 7 and when i flash a oxygen os it gets stuck in updating system image
ak_bagade said:
but i can flash the officaial twrp and flash roms but they come with error 7 and when i flash a oxygen os it gets stuck in updating system image
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Error 7 often means you are trying to flash an Oreo ROM with an older version TWRP which does not support Oreo.
But we can't tell from the info provided by you. Always give version numbers and other details for TWRP (and blu_spark TWRP) you are having trouble with, as well as the ROMs you are trying.
Also, make sure you are using the right TWRP and ROMs for 3 versus 3T (another reason for Error 7).
redpoint73 said:
Error 7 often means you are trying to flash an Oreo ROM with an older version TWRP which does not support Oreo.
But we can't tell from the info provided by you. Always give version numbers and other details for TWRP (and blu_spark TWRP) you are having trouble with, as well as the ROMs you are trying.
Also, make sure you are using the right TWRP and ROMs for 3 versus 3T (another reason for Error 7).
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its the latest bluesparks
ak_bagade said:
its the latest bluesparks
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I said: always give a version number. "latest bluesparks" isn't a version number. I can't count how many times I've seen folks claim they flashed the "latest" recovery. And when prompted for more info, we find out that they aren't even close, sometimes flashing a version TWRP from 2 years ago or older! Not saying this is necessarily your case. But we don't know for certain, if you don't give us precise and accurate info to work with.
You also said you flashed official TWRP. What version number exactly?
You also need to tell us what custom ROMs (and versions) you tried to flash. And what version OOS did you try to flash?
Some friendly advice, try to take more than 5 seconds to type a response to questions we ask you. Provide as much detail as possible, and answer all the quesions. For that matter, when asking for help, posting 2 or 3 (poorly typed) sentences is rarely enough info to go on. Again, provide as much detail and specific info as possible.
this is mostly an outdated firmware issue, Always make sure you have the latest firmware for your device
Firmware 4.5.1/nougat/3T
Firmware 4.5.0/nougat/3
or you can try the Oreo ones
(Stable)
Firmware 5.0.0/Oreo/3T
Firmware 5.0.0/Oreo/3
(Open Beta)
Firmware OB20/Oreo/3T
Firmware OB29/Oreo/3
OP3T firmware thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/firmware-modem-collection-flashable-zips-t3565535
OP3 firmware thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/radio-modem-collection-flashable-zips-t3468628
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I said: always give a version number. "latest bluesparks" isn't a version number. I can't count how many times I've seen folks claim they flashed the "latest" recovery. And when prompted for more info, we find out that they aren't even close, sometimes flashing a version TWRP from 2 years ago or older! Not saying this is necessarily your case. But we don't know for certain, if you don't give us precise and accurate info to work with.
You also said you flashed official TWRP. What version number exactly?
You also need to tell us what custom ROMs (and versions) you tried to flash. And what version OOS did you try to flash?
Some friendly advice, try to take more than 5 seconds to type a response to questions we ask you. Provide as much detail as possible, and answer all the quesions. For that matter, when asking for help, posting 2 or 3 (poorly typed) sentences is rarely enough info to go on. Again, provide as much detail and specific info as possible.
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the bluesparks twrp which i flashed is 8.61 op-3t
and the official twrp which works is 3.2.1-0
so when i use the official twrp i have to remove the "assert" from the updater script and flash the rom or else i get the error 7
Something which has come up recently is that my homebutton/fingerprint sensor does not work (its like it doesnt exist) when i flash any rom from android 7-8.1.
So i came to stock by relocked the bootloader by the way like it happens when you hardbrick your device. now im in marshmallow.
Something you should know about is that i flash a lot of roms and locked and unlocked the bootloader a countless times and i think this has affected the files which might be related to the homebutton and fingerprint sensor .
The other funny thing is that when i called oneplus to help me with flashing the latest software there method helps me to get the bluesparks twrp but since i keep flashing i lose the twrp so thats the only way i can bliuesparks twrp
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Something you should know about is that i flash a lot of roms and locked and unlocked the bootloader a countless times and i think this has affected the files which might be related to the homebutton and fingerprint sensor .
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Doesn't work like that, the home button, fp sensor "files" are not in TWRP, or managed by FW in any way. All of these are in the /system folder of the ROM that is installed. Which is why they don't work in TWRP.
Have you been on MM since you got this phone? If so, your firmware is heavily outdated, and that's why you end up with the White LED of Death. Try flashing the latest Open Beta over stock recovery. Make sure to unlock your bootloader first. Then flash any variant of TWRP you want, and then see if you still get the White LED of Death.
ak_bagade said:
Something you should know about is that i flash a lot of roms and locked and unlocked the bootloader a countless times and i think this has affected the files which might be related to the homebutton and fingerprint sensor .
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You shouldn't be locking the bootloader if you are flashing custom recovery and custom ROMs, and you don't need a locked bootloader to flash official updates either. Really, there is no reason to lock the bootloader unless you are worried about security concerns; want a "full stock" conditions, etc. And for most xda users, an unlocked bootloader is going to be the highly preferable condition. Further, locking the bootloader requires be full stock (including stock recovery, not TWRP). And trying to lock the bootloader under any other condition, is asking for trouble.
I agree with the recommendation above, to flash the full zip of the Open Beta or official OOS update, which will put you on a fully "stock" baseline including firmware. Then go from there.
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ak_bagade said:
The other funny thing is that when i called oneplus to help me with flashing the latest software there method helps me to get the bluesparks twrp but since i keep flashing i lose the twrp so thats the only way i can bliuesparks twrp
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If flashing the official zips with TWRP (including blu_sparks), you will always lose TWRP (overwritten with stock recovery) if you reboot after flashing the update. You can prevent this by flashing root (SuperSU, Magisk) or a custom kernel before rebooting (after the update).

Help requested with updating Custom ROM.

Hello,
I currently have the following:
Phone: OnePlus 3T A3003
Recovery: TWRP 3.1.1-x | blu_spark v37
Rom: RR-N-v5.8.3-20170603-oneplus3-official
I installed all of this after hours of googling last year. I now want to upgrade but I am not finding many helping guides are upgrading (rather than installing from scratch).
I downloaded RR-O-v6.1.0-20180627-oneplus3-official and tried to install it via TWRP (after backing up and wiping some stuff). But I got the an error stating something along the lines of "this rom is for oneplus3/t" and your device is "". Googling lead me to believe I needed to update my recovery. So I downloaded TWRP-3.2.2-0oneplus3.img but I really have no idea if I should be installing this? Last time I installed the blu_spark variant but I have no idea why.
Anyway, my question is:
Given the above, please could someone give me a laymans guide to updating my Custom ROM and which things I should install and in which order.
Thank you!
Glendog1 said:
Hello,
I currently have the following:
Phone: OnePlus 3T A3003
Recovery: TWRP 3.1.1-x | blu_spark v37
Rom: RR-N-v5.8.3-20170603-oneplus3-official
I installed all of this after hours of googling last year. I now want to upgrade but I am not finding many helping guides are upgrading (rather than installing from scratch).
I downloaded RR-O-v6.1.0-20180627-oneplus3-official and tried to install it via TWRP (after backing up and wiping some stuff). But I got the an error stating something along the lines of "this rom is for oneplus3/t" and your device is "". Googling lead me to believe I needed to update my recovery. So I downloaded TWRP-3.2.2-0oneplus3.img but I really have no idea if I should be installing this? Last time I installed the blu_spark variant but I have no idea why.
Anyway, my question is:
Given the above, please could someone give me a laymans guide to updating my Custom ROM and which things I should install and in which order.
Thank you!
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Clean Flash:
1) Latest Official TWRP (Can be done from within old TWRP)
2) Reboot Recovery to new TWRP
3) Wipe
4) Latest Firmware (OB29)
5) ROM
6) OpenGapps Arm64 8.1 Nano or Pico
7) Root Optional
Don't forget to Nandroid first, and it might be a good idea to remove any security measures on your current setup too. (Fingerprint/Pin/Pattern)
Queue up the zips for Firmware/ROM/Gapps and flash in that order together.
Thank you,
Some follow up questions:
* What should I be wiping during step 3.
* Should I install TWRP 3.2.2, does it matter that I currently have the blu_spark variant? (I don't even know what blu_spark means)
* I am just reading about firmware. I am assuming I need OB29 to work with RR-O-v6.1.0-20180627-oneplus3-official? Is that a simple process?
Glendog1 said:
Thank you,
Some follow up questions:
* What should I be wiping during step 3.
* Should I install TWRP 3.2.2, does it matter that I currently have the blu_spark variant? (I don't even know what blu_spark means)
* I am just reading about firmware. I am assuming I need OB29 to work with RR-O-v6.1.0-20180627-oneplus3-official? Is that a simple process?
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Just follow the steps. The TWRP you download will be an .img file. In the TWRP Install menu press the button for Image to flash the .img file.
For step 3, from the Wipe menu just swipe to wipe.
DirkGently said:
Just follow the steps. The TWRP you download will be an .img file. In the TWRP Install menu press the button for Image to flash the .img file.
For step 3, from the Wipe menu just swipe to wipe.
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Thank you, final question. I note you advised to remove security. I changed from 'Pin' to 'None' and gave me a warning about removing it which I agreed to. It still states my phone is encrypted however, and I still need to enter my PIN when restarting. Will this be a problem?
Thank you,
Glendog1 said:
Thank you, final question. I note you advised to remove security. I changed from 'Pin' to 'None' and gave me a warning about removing it which I agreed to. It still states my phone is encrypted however, and I still need to enter my PIN when restarting. Will this be a problem?
Thank you,
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I believe removing your stored fingerprints removes the boot PIN. Don't stress if you can't do this, it's just an additional precaution.
DirkGently said:
I believe removing your stored fingerprints removes the boot PIN. Don't stress if you can't do this, it's just an additional precaution.
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Pin/password and fingerprints are two different things. Fingerprints are just a convenient method of authenticating. Removing them does nothing for the actual security with is pin/password.
The reason for removing the lock screen password before taking a backup is that if you install a new ROM and set a password and then restore your older backup, you can't get past the lock screen password. So, remove the password before taking the backup and then you can restore it later and set a new password.
I find the better option is to not remove the password and then, if you need to restore the backup after having changed passwords, you can delete the passwords of the restored backup in TWRP from Advanced>Terminal with these commands:
Code:
cd /data/system
rm -f gatekeeper.* locksettings.*
Changing the pin/password to none doesn't wipe out the on-boot password. However, when setting up a new password and selecting to not set an on-boot password will remove the current on-boot password for some users, but not for others (it doesn't for me).
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Thanks guys.
I followed your instructions @DirkGently and it worked a charm.
What you recommend for rooting the device and is as simple as flashing a zip file like above?
Also, is the recovery on a separate partition? So if I mess around flashing firmware/rom/apps and mess up, I'll always be able to boot into the recovery partition and flash again?
Thanks,
Glendog1 said:
What you recommend for rooting the device and is as simple as flashing a zip file like above?
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Magisk
Glendog1 said:
Also, is the recovery on a separate partition? So if I mess around flashing firmware/rom/apps and mess up, I'll always be able to boot into the recovery partition and flash again?
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Yes and yes, but firmware may be tricky and messing up too much may render phone unusable. Messing with ROMs is fine though.
Thanks for the reply.
I note that on the Magisk page it states:
"If you plan to flash a custom kernel, flash it AFTER installing Magisk"
I have already installed a custom rom, will this be an issue?
Sorry for so many question. I get really nervous about this stuff!
Glendog1 said:
I have already installed a custom rom, will this be an issue?
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That's ok of you asking questions, that's what this forum is about.
You should have got no problems if you're running a kernel shipped with custom ROM. Custom kernel is like EX, Mady's Xtended, Franco and so on.
Glendog1 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I note that on the Magisk page it states:
"If you plan to flash a custom kernel, flash it AFTER installing Magisk"
I have already installed a custom rom, will this be an issue?
Sorry for so many question. I get really nervous about this stuff!
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You don't need to worry about Kernel stuff. RR already includes Caesium Kernel. You chose a good ROM by the way!
Here's a little information about Firmware. The OP3 and OP3T have unified builds. This means that in some cases the same Custom ROM can be used on both. There is some device specific software though so this has to be separated out and treated as independent from the ROM. This is what we refer to as Firmware. When Oneplus release new builds they include the updated Firmware in their Official ROM. If you look at the Firmware thread i linked you to, you'll see that kamilmirza takes the Firmware from the Official OOS builds and makes them available as flashable .zip files that we can use on Custom ROMs. Bookmark his Thread for future use.
There is no need to stress about always being on the latest Firmware for your Custom ROM, just ensure it is the Firmware intended for your device. The version you flashed earlier will probably do you for a while. At the same time, if you do always want to be on the latest, there's no reason not to. There's little to be gained by it though. If you're following the RR thread you'll probably see people mention it when the ROM requires a new Firmware. Again, don't stress about it.
As far as flashing Firmware, you can do it any time. You can do it before flashing an updated build of your ROM, or on it's own in a separate visit to Recovery. It's not particular either way. I would stick with the Open Beta Firmware, which people usually abbreviate to OBXX, i.e OB29. Just remember what you flashed so that you know which version you are using.
Now that you're rocking your Custom ROM you're next questions will be about updating it. This can be done easily and safely by Dirty Flashing. I've done dozens of updated builds since my last clean flash and everything has gone perfectly every single time.
Dirty Flash:
1) Download new ROM build (and Firmware if applicable) to Internal Storage.
2) Boot into Recovery
3) Nandroid Backup
4) From Install Menu, flash Firmware (if applicable), and ROM.
5) Wipe Dalvik & Cache when prompted. (BillGoss will tell you it's not necessary. It doesn't hurt either way, so up to you!)
6) Reboot phone.
For a Dirty Flash, you do not need to use the 'Wipe' Menu at all.
I always take a new Nandroid before flashing an updated build. I will have had a whole week on the previous build so i know i'm not backing up a bug and the backup will be as recent as possible if a problem occurs. Once i boot back into the phone i delete the old Backup. The new one is there if i need it. Always have that one recent Backup, just in case. As i've said, RR is great and i'm yet to run into a problem with it. From now on you can Dirty Flash the updated weekly builds with little to worry about and with a Backup to fall back to if anything goes wrong.
I don't mention Magisk because i don't use it, and i don't advise others use it. Unless you need Root access for something specific, don't bother. Half the threads on XDA are about problems with Magisk. Avoid the added complication if you can. Now this statement will trigger the Magisk fans, but nobody has ever had a bug or failure with something that they did not flash in the first place. Keep it as simple as possible.

General [IMG] Boot + magisk patched boot images

Hi, I have decided to gather boot images and magisk patched images to one thread for now. I will try to edit this thread to be up-to-date. You can let me know what could you want next or if anything is wrong etc.
Stock boot.img files (direct links): ​
EU NE2213_11_A.12​
Stock boot.img - link
EU NE2213_11_A.10​
Stock boot.img - link
​Magisk patched boot.img are here a file that can be downloaded (I am using magisk canary usually, but in Magisk, you can change the channel from the canary to stable etc.) - names as the versions come. ​
Below this there are those magisk patched files which you just flash (or boot and then flash directly from the Magisk app) via fastboot ​
Reserved
Don't you need to patch vendor_boot.img as well like OnePlus 9 pro ?
HessNL said:
Don't you need to patch vendor_boot.img as well like OnePlus 9 pro ?
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Apparently not. I have patched that stock boot via magisk, then via fastboot boot <patchedimage.img> booted (and also tested if it actually boots) and when it booted, via magisk app I did "Direct install (recommended)", rebooted and done.
Oh okay you had a temporary boot we that's good to know well it works that's the most important thing ain't it
Noob question I been on locked bootloader for years so haven't been in the root scene, but I have US model NE2215 I'm guessing I need to wait for the firmware to be available to get the boot img? Did I just got my phone too early? Already oem unlocked now just waiting for twrp and root info. I always wanted a OnePlus phone because the community is big, but doesn't seem like much people upgraded from 9 pro.
HessNL said:
Oh okay you had a temporary boot we that's good to know well it works that's the most important thing ain't it
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Yes, because this is probably and currently the most secure option to root it as we haven't got twrp available yet.
BuBbLeFIZzY said:
Noob question I been on locked bootloader for years so haven't been in the root scene, but I have US model NE2215 I'm guessing I need to wait for the firmware to be available to get the boot img? Did I just got my phone too early? Already oem unlocked now just waiting for twrp and root info. I always wanted a OnePlus phone because the community is big, but doesn't seem like much people upgraded from 9 pro.
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That's not that you have it early. The phone itself is early in spite of rooting and doing things like rooting, custom recoveries, ROMs etc. I currently can't find boot img for your model, but once I do, I will post it here for you with patched one.
Thank you kouzelnik3 for this thread !
I was going to dl original firmware and patch it myself but found your thread in time with all ready to flash
Rooted OP10 pro done, now i can't wait to see some TWRP and roms in the future
fozzy056 said:
Thank you kouzelnik3 for this thread !
I was going to dl original firmware and patch it myself but found your thread in time with all ready to flash
Rooted OP10 pro done, now i can't wait to see some TWRP and roms in the future
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You're really welcome, I wanted to unite those currently quite hard rooting stuff!
And yes, I can't wait to see twrp too!
Is there a known stock boot.img of the NE2215_11_A.10? I assume I shouldn't use the 2213_11_A.10.
GeekMcLeod said:
Is there a known stock boot.img of the NE2215_11_A.10? I assume I shouldn't use the 2213_11_A.10.
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Not yet unfortunately. Or I don't know about it yet. :/
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Not yet unfortunately. Or I don't know about it yet. :/
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Yeah.. I googled a lot last night once I got my phone trying to find it to root it. I need me that extra bit of customization.
Is there a way I can get it from my phone?
what am i doing wrong here rooted for 7+ years and some reason can't get this working.
Just moved over from ColorOS to Oxygen - when i try to flash the boot.img (patched one) all i get is this
Johnstan725 said:
what am i doing wrong here rooted for 7+ years and some reason can't get this working.
Just moved over from ColorOS to Oxygen - when i try to flash the boot.img (patched one) all i get is this
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Ignore me but for anyone else that tries looks like i had to reboot bootloader and flash the img via bootloader...
thought it's normally flashed via fastboot?! weird phone
Johnstan725 said:
Ignore me but for anyone else that tries looks like i had to reboot bootloader and flash the img via bootloader...
thought it's normally flashed via fastboot?! weird phone
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You should wipe the phone and start all over or else you won't be able to take ota updates. Never flash the patched boot image since you bypass the magisk backup feature. You have to wait for the full update package to update if you flash the boot. Ppl have previously had update issues after flashing.
g96818 said:
You should wipe the phone and start all over or else you won't be able to take ota updates. Never flash the patched boot image since you bypass the magisk backup feature. You have to wait for the full update package to update if you flash the boot. Ppl have previously had update issues after flashing.
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Wiped the phone already, what difference would it make if i remove root or flash stock boot then flash ota and reflash boot?
Johnstan725 said:
Wiped the phone already, what difference would it make if i remove root or flash stock boot then flash ota and reflash boot?
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Not sure what else magisk does during the backup process, but doing what you’re describing didn’t work for users on 8T and they usually ended up soft bricking. Everyone who flashed it vice installing from magisk app had to wait for op to post the full rom or for someone to post a repacked fastboot rom to update.
You do what you need to do, I’m just giving you some experience and recommendations since you just wiped and flashed the boot.
g96818 said:
Not sure what else magisk does during the backup process, but doing what you’re describing didn’t work for users on 8T and they usually ended up soft bricking. Everyone who flashed it vice installing from magisk app had to wait for op to post the full rom or for someone to post a repacked fastboot rom to update.
You do what you need to do, I’m just giving you some experience and recommendations since you just wiped and flashed the boot.
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Interesting.
I moved over from ColorOS to oxygen OS, wiped the device then just booted a patched boot img, and installed direct.
I assume I flash ota and go onto magisk and do inactive slot? Where does the issue lie what method should I have gone down?
Johnstan725 said:
Interesting.
I moved over from ColorOS to oxygen OS, wiped the device then just booted a patched boot img, and installed direct.
I assume I flash ota and go onto magisk and do inactive slot? Where does the issue lie what method should I have gone down?
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Hmmm. Well you should be fine if you patched the boot and let magisk do the install. I only suggested wiping since you said you flashed the img from the bootloader.
You might run into the same problem I have with the 9RT. I too upgraded from color to oos and couldn’t update at all, even though I rooted from the magisk app. I had to wait for someone to make a fastboot rom. I had no problems updating color following my method, but not oos after switching. Hopefully that’s not the case for you.

Question Miui 14 root

Is there already a way to root on android 13 for redmi note 10 pro? Twrp? I can't find anything so far, maybe someone knows something?
kawala8888 said:
Is there already a way to root on android 13 for redmi note 10 pro? Twrp? I can't find anything so far, maybe someone knows something?
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Same as on Android 12. That was the one with the issue decrypting in custom recovery.
Can't you just fix boot.img with Magisk and then fastboot flash it?
hyperboarean said:
Can't you just fix boot.img with Magisk and then fastboot flash it?
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Yep.
so, i bought my new redmi note 10 pro yesterday.
its on android 12, miui 13. and it asks me to upgrade.
i havent upgraded yet, thinking maybe rooting it with twrp and all, would be difficult.
Should i keep the current version and root it. or am i ok to upgrade it and then rooting it?
seeing this thread, it seems like im ok with upgrading and rooting. but want to make sure.
Clawsman said:
so, i bought my new redmi note 10 pro yesterday.
its on android 12, miui 13. and it asks me to upgrade.
i havent upgraded yet, thinking maybe rooting it with twrp and all, would be difficult.
Should i keep the current version and root it. or am i ok to upgrade it and then rooting it?
seeing this thread, it seems like im ok with upgrading and rooting. but want to make sure.
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Wait the days until you are unlocked, in case something borks during that procedure.
thank you for replying.
well, i couldn't wait, considering the new update is lighter and better. so i just updated it and everything went smooth. What is the best way of rooting it? i mean, should i go with or without the twrp. any bugs with the twrp. or is there any better recovery to flash.
Clawsman said:
thank you for replying.
well, i couldn't wait, considering the new update is lighter and better. so i just updated it and everything went smooth. What is the best way of rooting it? i mean, should i go with or without the twrp. any bugs with the twrp. or is there any better recovery to flash.
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I'd just fix boot.img with Magisk to root. TWRP is mostly just for flashing different roms, and our phones use 2 different touch screens, so your might not even work in TWRT.
hyperboarean said:
I'd just fix boot.img with Magisk to root. TWRP is mostly just for flashing different roms, and our phones use 2 different touch screens, so your might not even work in TWRT.
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I have been using TWRP on every device i have rooted. i just love the TWRP recovery. because, as you said, it allows me to flash different kind of roms and it allows me to backup my current rom.
i am probably not going to flash any custom roms on this device, but i would like to have the opportunity to backup my current rom for flashing it later on if needed.
Will i be able to do this with the fixed boot.img and Magisk?
Clawsman said:
I have been using TWRP on every device i have rooted. i just love the TWRP recovery. because, as you said, it allows me to flash different kind of roms and it allows me to backup my current rom.
i am probably not going to flash any custom roms on this device, but i would like to have the opportunity to backup my current rom for flashing it later on if needed.
Will i be able to do this with the fixed boot.img and Magisk?
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Magisk is just for root and different modules (like viper4android). You need TWRP to backup rom, but as I said touch might not work for you, check the TWRP touch not working posts.
hyperboarean said:
Magisk is just for root and different modules (like viper4android). You need TWRP to backup rom, but as I said touch might not work for you, check the TWRP touch not working posts.
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well, it seems "not worth it". until an official TWRP is released.
And if i decide flash boot.img/Magisk or TWRP, mtk will restore my device back to its locked/stocked state?

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