I will write down methods to install stock recovery, if your phone is not booting anymore. Perhaps it helps someone.
Key Combinations
VOLUME DOWN + POWER: boot into fastboot mode
VOLUME UP + POWER: boot into recovery
VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER: boot into force update
Unlock bootloader
If your bootloader ist locked. Have a look here to know how to unlock it.
Install using force update
Tools needed:
a stock rom (e.g. from here)
twrp recovery (e.g. from here)
stock recovery
fastboot (I'm using the version provided with the Android SDK)
Steps:
Boot to fastboot: VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
Flash twrp recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
unplug USB cable
boot into twrp recovery: VOLUME UP + POWER:
devices internal memory should show up on pc
copy stock rom to dload/update.app on device
boot to fastboot: VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
flash stock recovery: fastboot flash recovery stock.img
boot to force update: VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
update should be installed.
Install using fastboot
Tools needed:
a stock rom (e.g. from here)
Huawei Update Extractor
fastboot (I'm using the version provided with the Android SDK)
Steps:
Use Huawei Update Extractor to open the stock rom (.app) with profile unkown.
Select BOOT.img, RECOVERY.img, SYSTEM.img and extract them using right-click Extract selected
put .img files in the same folder as fastboot.
boot device in fastboot mode: VOLUME DOWN + POWER: and on Pc's commandline navigate to fastboot
Flash Recovery: fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
Flash Boot: fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
Reboot BootLoader: fastboot reboot-bootloader
Flash System: fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
Reboot. Finished.
[*]twrp recovery (e.g. from here)
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The working TWRP without any issues for all devices Huawei G8 & GX8 is here !
Use always the last version available
thanks i updated the link. btw nice job with the CyanogenMod Rom!
help
hi i have an rio-l03 and trying to get it back to stock i can intall the rom, any of them in fastboot i get error cannot load system and dload does nothing, can u helpme gusy? my device is from mexico
ivann94.1 said:
hi i have an rio-l03 and trying to get it back to stock i can intall the rom, any of them in fastboot i get error cannot load system and dload does nothing, can u helpme gusy? my device is from mexico
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Encontraste el stock rom para el cel?
Ando buscandola tambien :/
AngelxCasas said:
Encontraste el stock rom para el cel?
Ando buscandola tambien :/
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encontre algo muy parecido, lo publique en questions & answers, suerte
It doesn't show SYSTEM.img for me here.
Any guide for flashing all update.app IMG via fastboot?
Coz need to revert back to stock ROM,Cust.IMG fastboot alwez failed command not allowed,success when branding hw/eu from hw/spcseas. Feel free for givin advise.. plz
Which method is recommended from CM13 to Stock(with stock recovery)?
Syzygium said:
Which method is recommended from CM13 to Stock(with stock recovery)?
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i have the same question but no answer till now
i have cm13 installed in my huawei g8 L01 i want to returns back to the stock rom i did every thing but nothing happened i used fastboot and dload methods it says (error: cannot load 'SYSTEM.img')
any help?
Huawei g8
jimgodlike said:
I will write down methods to install stock recovery, if your phone is not booting anymore. Perhaps it helps someone.
Key Combinations
VOLUME DOWN + POWER: boot into fastboot mode
VOLUME UP + POWER: boot into recovery
VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER: boot into force update
Unlock bootloader
If your bootloader ist locked. Have a look here to know how to unlock it.
Install using force update
Tools needed:
a stock rom (e.g. from here)
twrp recovery (e.g. from here)
stock recovery
fastboot (I'm using the version provided with the Android SDK)
Steps:
Boot to fastboot: VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
Flash twrp recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
unplug USB cable
boot into twrp recovery: VOLUME UP + POWER:
devices internal memory should show up on pc
copy stock rom to dload/update.app on device
boot to fastboot: VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
flash stock recovery: fastboot flash recovery stock.img
boot to force update: VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
update should be installed.
Install using fastboot
Tools needed:
a stock rom (e.g. from here)
Huawei Update Extractor
fastboot (I'm using the version provided with the Android SDK)
Steps:
Use Huawei Update Extractor to open the stock rom (.app) with profile unkown.
Select BOOT.img, RECOVERY.img, SYSTEM.img and extract them using right-click Extract selected
put .img files in the same folder as fastboot.
boot device in fastboot mode: VOLUME DOWN + POWER: and on Pc's commandline navigate to fastboot
Flash Recovery: fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
Flash Boot: fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
Reboot BootLoader: fastboot reboot-bootloader
Flash System: fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
Reboot. Finished.
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i cannot flash the system.img.. Any advice
Because I just tested it, I've got a few small clearifications to
Install using force update
Steps:
Boot to fastboot: VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
Flash twrp recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
unplug USB cable
boot into twrp recovery: VOLUME UP + POWER:
devices internal memory should show up on pc
copy stock rom to dload/update.app on device.
For this I created the folder '/sdcard/dload' by:
'adb shell'
'mkdir /sdcard/dload'
'exit'
'adb push dload/UPDATE.APP /sdcard/dload/'
this step is not needed
this step is not needed
boot to force update: VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
update should be installed
the device will restart automatically, with the stock recovery (i.e. twrp will be overwritten in the process)
Kind regards,
aanno
Perfect
Thanks for this post, for latin america i found this page: http: //consumer.huawei.com/gt/support/downloads/index.htm
looks like there are some usefull roms.
(Note: i added a space after http: because my account is almost new)
For those of you who are encountering the following error, please use the above steps (with the simplified red remarks):
error: cannot load 'system.img'
aanno said:
Because I just tested it, I've got a few small clearifications to
Install using force update
Steps:
Boot to fastboot: VOLUME DOWN + POWER:
Flash twrp recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
unplug USB cable
boot into twrp recovery: VOLUME UP + POWER:
devices internal memory should show up on pc
copy stock rom to dload/update.app on device.
no need to use adb commands, just copy dload folder in root folder from File Explorer while in TWRP
For this I created the folder '/sdcard/dload' by:
'adb shell'
'mkdir /sdcard/dload'
'exit'
'adb push dload/UPDATE.APP /sdcard/dload/'
this step is not needed
this step is not needed
boot to force update: VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER: for me it didn't work, so i flashed back stock recovery to get into FORCE UPDATE
update should be installed
the device will restart automatically, with the stock recovery (i.e. twrp will be overwritten in the process)
Kind regards,
aanno
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Hi,
I've get stuck in recovery mode twrp 3.1.1-0, I tried everything but nothing happen I have adb but " adb server out to date killing " I tried to flash stock recovery nothing happen and flash stock rom Stock rom to flash it by twrp but nothing happen.
my devices is Huawei G8 Rio-L01
and I try to flash Ressruction remix unofficiel but Error 7
I try to restored stock rom also nothing happen stay boot into recovery
help pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee
Android stock ROM from Android..
Well, all of you techno wizards here…
There is a common occurrence happening throughout the Android world of users. At any given moment, under no certain circumstances known yet, the Bootloader screen appears without summoning it to. The screen will say "unable to do normal boot" & there is no opportunity for any other option as the screen "Downloading, do not turn off target". There are fixes to this (flashing), now tho… why does a PC need to be involved & monopolize the procedure?
We need a way to install STOCK ANDROID OS FROM AN ANDROID DEVICE. Its all Linux.
Anybody?!
Guys, if anyone has the "can't flash system.img" or " can't load system.img" just use a new version of fastboot and follow the same steps and it will work . i tried it and finally managed to flash stock rom. :good:
how using sdk
how using sdk to making fastboot folder
Huawei G8 region firmware change
Hey.
I have the huawei G8 RIO-ALOO C00 B392 for China, it doesnt have google play services and also facebook, any one who can help me to change my firmware region...
RaheelMalik said:
Hey.
I have the huawei G8 RIO-ALOO C00 B392 for China, it doesnt have google play services and also facebook, any one who can help me to change my firmware region...
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U can use Dc Phoenix and Hcu Client to change region.
Sent from my LON-L29 using XDA Labs
I have RN5 AI 6/64 with miui 9.5.22.0 CN. I tried install TWRP method 1 and 2. It won't work. How i install TWRP with this rom ?
#sorry my bad english
Kaze291 said:
I have RN5 AI 6/64 with miui 9.5.22.0 CN. I tried install TWRP method 1 and 2. It won't work. How i install TWRP with this rom ?
#sorry my bad english
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I don't know what "method 1 and 2" refers to but usually you do it with adb/fastboot. Assuming you have a computer running windows, you need to extract this:
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
- Plug your fully booted phone to your computer with the USB cable.
- From the command line, navigate to where you extracted the files and type:
adb reboot bootloader
- your phone will reboot in fastboot mode, wait for it.
- download and extract latest TWRP binary into the same folder you previously extracted the files : https://eu.dl.twrp.me/whyred/twrp-3.2.2-0-whyred.img.html
- assuming the default filename of twrp-3.2.2-0-whyred.img, type fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.2-0-whyred.img
- press and hold the volume up key on your phone and type fastboot reboot
- keep holding volume up until the phone reboot in TWRP.
* Note that if you fail to reboot into TWRP the first time, MIUI will overwrite TWRP with stock recovery and you will have to flash TWRP again.
You have ARP anti 4 rom!
[miui 9.5.22.0 CN.]
You have ARP anti 4 rom!
To flash TWRP you need to temporarily boot it with: -
fastboot boot <name of TWRP>.img
Then when booted, copy the image file to your device, and then install TWRP image to recovery from temp TWRP.
From TWRP, then reboot to recovery to actually use the installed version.
If your sticking with MIUI, remember to flash the script that allows the device to boot with TWRP, or use a TWRP that includes it.
WARNING: - DO NOT Flash firmware's or roms lower than the version your on, or you will brick your device.
Read: - Everything About Anti Roll-back [Whyred]
corkiejp said:
[miui 9.5.22.0 CN.]
You have ARP anti 4 rom!
To flash TWRP you need to temporarily boot it with: -
fastboot boot <name of TWRP>.img
Then when booted, copy the image file to your device, and then install TWRP image to recovery from temp TWRP.
From TWRP, then reboot to recovery to actually use the installed version.
If your sticking with MIUI, remember to flash the script that allows the device to boot with TWRP, or use a TWRP that includes it.
WARNING: - DO NOT Flash firmware's or roms lower than the version your on, or you will brick your device.
Read: - Everything About Anti Roll-back [Whyred]
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troolie said:
I don't know what "method 1 and 2" refers to but usually you do it with adb/fastboot. Assuming you have a computer running windows, you need to extract this:
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
- Plug your fully booted phone to your computer with the USB cable.
- From the command line, navigate to where you extracted the files and type:
adb reboot bootloader
- your phone will reboot in fastboot mode, wait for it.
- download and extract latest TWRP binary into the same folder you previously extracted the files : https://eu.dl.twrp.me/whyred/twrp-3.2.2-0-whyred.img.html
- assuming the default filename of twrp-3.2.2-0-whyred.img, type fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.2-0-whyred.img
- press and hold the volume up key on your phone and type fastboot reboot
- keep holding volume up until the phone reboot in TWRP.
* Note that if you fail to reboot into TWRP the first time, MIUI will overwrite TWRP with stock recovery and you will have to flash TWRP again.
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I mean
Method 1: Fastboot boot tru.img (it doesnt work)
Methot 2 : Fasboot Flash Antirbpass (doesnt work too)
corkiejp said:
[miui 9.5.22.0 CN.]
You have ARP anti 4 rom!
To flash TWRP you need to temporarily boot it with: -
fastboot boot <name of TWRP>.img
Then when booted, copy the image file to your device, and then install TWRP image to recovery from temp TWRP.
From TWRP, then reboot to recovery to actually use the installed version.
If your sticking with MIUI, remember to flash the script that allows the device to boot with TWRP, or use a TWRP that includes it.
WARNING: - DO NOT Flash firmware's or roms lower than the version your on, or you will brick your device.
Read: - Everything About Anti Roll-back [Whyred]
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I try to delete everything and then I installing again. Finally, TWRP can be installed ?
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
If you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard. A lot
I havent tested this method on Pie Beta, but you can test and then tell me...
Requirements : Unlocked bootloader
1) Download PBRP recovery from link below :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/max-pro-m2/development/recovery-pbrp-t3889368
2) Extract the PBRP zip file
3) Go to PitchBlack Folder > TWRP > recovery.img
4) Flash PBRP recovery image by this command :
fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img
Replace xxxx with file name of the recovery, in this case it will be:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
5) Reboot to PBRP recovery
5) On your PC, go to PitchBlack Folder > PBRP > tools
6) Copy 'enablehal3.zip' to your phone's internal storage
7) Flash this zip file through PBRP
8) Reboot
Congrats you have enabled Camera2api...
Now you can restore the stock recovery
1) Go to this link and download Relock zip by #ArtFul :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o9dTrw4NLUoxhIre3netCQWucTMwNUws
2) Extract stock recovery image from this zip file and flash the stock recovery again using same fastboot command as above...
Done...
You can relock your bootloader also if you want using #ArtFul's relock guide...
Credits: @#ArtFuL
For providing both the above zip files...
found this alternative on youtube, unlocked bootloader not needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX4sg71PTcY
he writes it works on pie and oreo, i did it on stock oreo
commands:
1)adb devices
2)adb reboot bootloader
3)fastboot devices
4)fastboot oem enable_camera_hal3 true
5)fastboot reboot
sorry my bad, its the same with instructions on gcam thread
kompil said:
found this alternative on youtube, unlocked bootloader not needed
he writes it works on pie and oreo, i did it on stock oreo
commands:
1)adb devices
2)adb reboot bootloader
3)fastboot devices
4)fastboot oem enable_camera_hal3 true
5)fastboot reboot
sorry my bad, its the same with instructions on gcam thread
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He is using Oreo
Can confirm this works on Pie <3
Has anyone use this trick to enable camera2api in pie beta?
I try to flash camerahal3.zip using twrp but not working.
I decided to flash pixel experience on my phone and it works
[Guide] Root Pixel 4a (5G) with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More
Android Security Bulletin—June 2023
Pixel Update Bulletin—June 2023
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 4a 5(G) owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
Disclaimer
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
If you choose to use a Custom Kernels, Custom ROM, etc. You should read the Installation Instructions in their thread before using this guide or attempting to install them. Additionally, the order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting them.
Prerequisites
A Pixel 4a 5(G) phone with an unlocked bootloader.
The latest Android Factory or OTA Image: "bramble" for Pixel 4a 5(G)
Factory Image
13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.011, Jun 2023)
Which one should I use?
OTA Image
13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.011, Jun 2023)
Which one should I use?
A Computer with the latest working SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 installed.
Important Notes:
a. Before installing SDK Platform-tools, check for older versions of fastboot on your computer: Open a Command prompt and type fastboot --version at the prompt. If a adb/fastboot is found delete the folder containing them. Also, check the path environment for paths to them and remove it.
b. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
c. Need Google's USB Drivers for your Pixel Phone?
NEW
Both Slots Bootable
@badabing2003 has found a way to Have both slots bootable.
He has automated the procedure and added it to PixelFlasher.
@Lughnasadh tested the Both Slots Bootable procedure on his Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 6 Pro phones: It works!
Android 14 Beta are up.
Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:
Google Pixel 4a5(G)
Google Pixel 5 and 5a
Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
* * * 64-bit-only system images * * *
Google Pixel 4a (5G)
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Android 14 GSI binaries and release
Pixel 4a5(G)
Pixel 5 and 5a
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Pixel 6a Pro
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Update(s)
Factory/OTA Images - 13 June
Android 14 DP
Factory images and OTA images
Android 14 GSI binaries and release
Magisk Alpha - app-release_709f25f6-26101.apk 12 Apr
Magisk Beta - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
Magisk Canary - app-release_a8c4a33e-26103.apk 23 Jun
Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
Magisk Delta -
app-release
Magisk Stable - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
SafetyNet - Displax's SafetyNet Fix, v2.4.0-MOD_1.3 17Jun
SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 Aug 2022
Custom Kernels
a. Google Pixel 4a5(G) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Otherb. ElementalX Kernel Manager
My Other Guides
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 6
Pixel 5
Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 1 XL
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
@creezalird- Flash Android 12 factory image.
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
(The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
Notes:
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Notes:
After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: The bootloader is unlocked and... You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock.
Return Phone to Stock
Backup your data/Internal storage
Use the Android flash tool:
select Wipe => Force Flash Partitions => Lock Bootloader.
Lock Bootloader
If your phone is not 100 percent stock do Return Phone to Stock. If you don't you may brick your phone.
This will erase all user data from the device!
Boot fastboot mode
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform- tools folder, and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Manually Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data
Important Note(s):
If you haven't updated your phones Factory image in awhile. It is not necessary to flash all the missed images in succession. Flash the latest Factory image.
If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
If your phone was previously rooted, open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
If you want to Upgrade to Android 13 or update the Factory Image without wiping your phone: Do Flash the Factory Image Keep Data (below).
Always verify you have the latest working version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 4a 5(G) - bramble.
If you get an error: while flashing, try one of these options:
Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
Change the USB cord.
Change Computers.
If you phone bootloops
Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
Then type: fastboot Reboot
Backup your data
Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 4a 5(G) - bramble to your Computer.
Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract Files from the FactoryImage/Flash boot.img and extract the flash-all.bat file.
Flash Factory Image Keep Data
Upgrading Android 13
* E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
Flash to current/Active Slot.
@Echo off
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-bramble-a9-9.9-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot flash radio radio-bramble-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot update image-bramble-tp1a.999999.999.zip
Note:The -w is removed to Keep Data.
echo Press any key to exit...
pause >nul
exit
Note: It is a good idea to flash the Google factory image to both slots (A & B) when Upgrading to a new Android Version.
See Flash Other Slot bat file... below, to flash to the other/inactive slot.
* * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
Updating Android 13
Flash to Other/Inactive Slot.
Note: See Flash Other Slot bat file... below.
* * * * * E N D * * * * *
Flash Other Slot bat file - Save as flash-other.bat
Note: To run this file type flash-other at the Command Prompt.
ECHO OFF
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
echo This is the slot you are currently on.
fastboot getvar current-slot
echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
fastboot --set-active=other
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
echo This is the slot you switched to.
fastboot getvar current-slot
echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
flash-all
exit
* * E N D - Creating File * *
After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the [U[Platform-tools[/U] folder:
bootloader-bramble-....img
flash-all.bat
image-bramble-....zip
radio-bramble-....img
On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
Connect your phone to the computer.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
Flash Factory Image Wipe Data
This will wipe your phone's Data/Internal Storage.
Do not edit the flash-all.bat file.
If you need to disable Verity and Verification: See Disabling Verity and Verification below.
Disabling Verity and Verification
* E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
@Echo off
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
fastboot --set-active=other
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-bramble-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot flash radio radio-bramble-a99999-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot - w update --disable-verity --disable-verification image-bramble-AA1A.999999.999.A9.zip
echo Press any key to exit...
pause >nul
exit
Notes:
The first time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your Data/Internal Storage.
When doing Subsequent updates and disabling Verity and Verification, the -w flag can be removed to Keep Data.
Once you start Disabling Verity and Verification you should continue doing it. If you skip disabling one time. The next time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your phone.
Some kernels require Disabling verity and verification
To flash both slots (A & B partitions) see Flash Other Slot bat file... above.
* * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-bramble-....img
flash-all.bat
image-bramble-....zip
radio-bramble-....img
On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
Connect your phone to the computer.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
Setup phone
Enable Developer Mode and USB Debugging
Setup => About phone => Tap Build number 7 times or untill you see you are a 'Developer'.
Setup => System => Developer options => Enable Developer options => enable USB Debugging
Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
(NEW) Make Both Slots Bootable: Manually, Flash the OTA Image to Both Slots - One bootable and rooted, the other slot bootable without root.
Before you start
Backup your data
Make sure that there is no pending OTA update, by going to Settings > About phone > System updates, which should say Your system is up to date.
Download the latest Factory and OTA image for your device.
Verify the checksum of the Factory and OTA image. The last portion of the filename is the first 8 digits of its SHA-256 checksum; the full SHA-256 checksum is shown next to the download link.
Extract the boot.image from the Factory image:
Extract the Factory Image file that you downloaded (bramble-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) into a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-bramble-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into a folder. The stock boot.img file should be in this folder.
Patch the boot.img:
Open the Magisk (Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable) App
The Update Channel should be set to Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable, depending on the version you installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img file you extracted from the factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and is stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the magisk_patched....img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Sideload the OTA zip file
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: adb reboot recovery
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select the Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should be on the screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Hold the Power button and press Volume up button up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
(Optional) Verify Computer sees your device:
Type: adb devices and press return.
Your device number should shows up with "sideload" next to it.
Sideload the OTA zip file
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
Type:
adb sideload bramble-ota-aa9a.999999.999-a99999aa.zip and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, reboot the phone by choosing Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Note: This slot is bootable and NOT ROOTED
Sideload the OTA zip file to the other slot and Root it.
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: adb reboot recovery
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select the Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should be on the screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Hold the Power button and press Volume up button up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
Sideload the OTA zip file
Type: adb sideload bramble-ota-aa9a.999999.999-a99999aa.zip at the prompt and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, choose Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Flash Magisk_patched....img to root
On the phone: Boot bootloader/fastboot mode
On the PC:
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: fastboot flash boot magic_patched....img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type: fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Disconnect the phone from the PC.
Note: This slot is bootable and ROOTED.
Done!
Extract Files from Factory Image: flash-all.bat boot/init_boot.img/Flash boot/init_boot.img
Extract Files from Factory Image
Extract flash-all.bat and boot.img file
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Extract the Factory Image file (bramble-r2d1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder. The, stock, flash-all.bat file should be in this folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and, extract the Image file (image-bramble-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, boot.img file should be in this folder.
Flash boot/init_boot.img
Flashing the boot/init_boot.img removes root.
Open the folder you extracted the 'image...zip' file to and copy the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer
Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
Reboot
Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Android 13
Upgrade to Android 13: OP, Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
If your phone was previously rooted, DO NOT repeat DO NOT install another Magisk Manager app. Do this before you patch the boot/init_boot image:
Open the Magisk Manager app and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
If you gave it a different name and you've forgotten the name. Use TB checker to find the name of the hidden Magisk Manager. You can also use TB Checker to check if you have more than one Magisk Manager app installed.
Extract the boot/init_boot.img file from the Factory Image.
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Extract the Factory Image file (branble-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-bramble-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, boot/init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Install Magisk Canary - Download app-release.apk
or
Magisk Beta 25.0/Stable 24.3 App
Open Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable App
The Update Channel should be set to Beta/Canary/Stable, depending on the version you Installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Copy it to a USB drive and transfer it to your computer.
Move it to your computer using adb push
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt in the folder you copied the patched boot.img to.
Type fastboot flash boot "name of patched boot".img without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Important, if your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Remove Modules
Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
fastboot Reboot.
Important, if the Magisk Manager app has the Superuser and Module buttons greyed out:
Read @badabing2003 post
Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
Install Displax's safetyNet Fix
Open Magisk
Tap Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file you downloaded.
Tap the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file.
Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
After it installs tap the Save icon to save the log
Tap Reboot.
Settings for Magisk Canary
Open Magisk App
Tap the Setup icon.
Scroll down to App and set the Update Channel to Canary.
Scroll down to Check Updates and enable it.
Scroll down to Magisk and enable Zygisk.
Enable Denylist
Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet etc.
(Optional) Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
Get Device Certified
Turn Airplane mode on
Open Settings
Tap Apps & notifications
Tap see all...
Tap three dot menu
Tap Show system
Scroll to Google Play Store
Tap Storage and Cache
Tap Clear storage
Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for any app that needs Device Certification i.e., Google Play Services, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
reboot
Turn Airplane mode off
Check Device Certification
Open Google Play Store app
Tap Menu - Circle top right
Tap Settings
Tap About
Check Play protect certification
It may take 24 hours for Device Certification to be updated.
Note: If after completeting Get Device Certified and Check Device Certification you've waited 24 hours your Device is not Certifed or your Device is Certified and certain Google Store apps (Google Pay, NetFliks, etc.) are not working. Use the Play Integrity API Checker app or the TB Checker - Safetynet and Root app to verify you are passing Play Integrity.
Set Magisk App Update Channel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk App Update Channel
Open Magisk App > Tap Settings icon > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
Update Magisk
When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/Download
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Install/Update Magisk Modules
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
LSposed Releases
Shamiko Releases
Install Modules from Storage
Open Magisk
Tap the Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Install Modules from Androidacy Module Manager
Open Androidacy Module Manager
Tap the Modules icon
Locate the Module you want to install
Tap Install
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Update Modules
Open Androidacy Module Manager
You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
Tap the Module you want to update.
Tap install.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery
Open a Command Prompt on Computer
Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
Notes:
Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test fastboot
Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
Boot fastboot mode on your phone
Connect the phone to the Computer.
At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
ADB Sideload
Stock Recovery
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices - Updating instructions
Custom Recovery TWRP
Waiting for Android 11 (R) T.W.R.P
~ ~ ~ Part III - Other ~ ~ ~
Custom ROMs
Need help with a Custom ROM?
If you are you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
If you are trying to install a Addon(s) {Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.} to the Custom ROM you installed: Search the thread of the Custom ROM you installed or the thread of the Addon you want to add to your Custom ROMfor answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). If you don't find an answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM or Addon (Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
ROMs
Google Pixel 4a5(G) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Other Custom ROMs
lineageOS 20.0 for the Google Pixel 4a5(G) (bramble) Nightly
[ROM] [UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 19.0 - microG Edition By: dic1911
Themes, Apps, and Mods
Google Pixel 4a5(G) Themes, Apps, and Mods
T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore
Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
As this is my first device that supports unlocking the bootloader, before I proceed with root, I want to make sure I can return to stock with a locked bootloader if desired. Based on my understanding of the directions, 1) wipe phone 2) flash stock image 3) relock bootloader will safely return the phone to its original state after rooting and/or installing a custom rom. Am I understanding correctly? Thanx.
rmckay1763 said:
As this is my first device that supports unlocking the bootloader, before I proceed with root, I want to make sure I can return to stock with a locked bootloader if desired. Based on my understanding of the directions, 1) wipe phone 2) flash stock image 3) relock bootloader will safely return the phone to its original state after rooting and/or installing a custom rom. Am I understanding correctly? Thanx.
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Do #3 Return to stock
Just unlocked the bootloader on my 4a 5G and I'd like to ADB Push all sdcard files from my old phone to the 4a 5G before I do the initial setup. Is this possible?
Command Prompt tells me adb is unauthorized (was authorized until I unlocked the bootloader).
Homeboy76 said:
Do #3 Return to stock
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okay, I just wanted to make sure I did not do anything irrevocable. thanks for putting together a comprehensive guide.
kha1rul said:
Just unlocked the bootloader on my 4a 5G and I'd like to ADB Push all sdcard files from my old phone to the 4a 5G before I do the initial setup. Is this possible?
Command Prompt tells me adb is unauthorized (was authorized until I unlocked the bootloader).
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Do you have the latest SDK Platform-tools?
There is a link in the OP - Prerequisites , if you need to update it.
@LastQuestion
If your phone had root and you did #4 'Keep data' to install the latest factory image. Your bootloop is probably caused by a rouge Magisk module.
That is why I, always, recommend uninstalling Magisk before installing/updating the factory image.
Do you have the latest SDK Platform-tools r 30.0.3? If not, there is s link in the OP - Prerequisites to get the latest SDK Platform-tools.
Have you tried flashing the stock boot.img to both slots to stop the bootloop?
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
If flashing the stock boot.img stops the bootloop and your phone boots.
- boot Safe Mode
- Reboot - To remove all residual files, Magisk modules, etc.
- If your phone has the latest factory image do #7 to root/reroot. Otherwise, Do #4 'keep data', then do #7 to root/reroot.
Homeboy76 said:
Do you have the latest SDK Platform-tools?
There is a link in the OP - Prerequisites , if you need to update it.
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I do have the latest.
kha1rul said:
I do have the latest.
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@kha1rul
Ok!
I never used adb push files from and old device to a new device.
What is your old device?
Maybe one of these links will help:
- ADB Android Device Unauthorized
- ADB Android Device Unauthorized
Or
You could copy the files from your old device to your computer. Then copy them from your computer to your Pixel 4a (5)
I shouldn't matter how you transfer the files as long as you get the files transfered.
Homeboy76 said:
@kha1rul
Ok!
I never used adb push files from and old device to a new device.
What is your old device?
Maybe one of these links will help:
- ADB Android Device Unauthorized
- ADB Android Device Unauthorized
Or
You could copy the files from your old device to your computer. Then copy them from your computer to your Pixel 4a (5)
I shouldn't matter how you transfer the files as long as you get the files transfered.
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I wanted to push because it's much more reliable and faster than MTP.
Regarding my previous dilemma, I made a noob mistake, didn't press power+UP to get into recovery!
Even so, problem is it seems that stock recovery only allows sideload, not push, if I'm not mistaken?
So I decided to set up the device and install the apps, and THEN do adb push.
The problem I have now is that there are certain files which can't be pushed for permission reasons, and the whole operation then stops. Is there a way to get adb to simply skip those files and only do the ones it can?
kha1rul said:
I wanted to push because it's much more reliable and faster than MTP.
Regarding my previous dilemma, I made a noob mistake, didn't press power+UP to get into recovery!
Even so, problem is it seems that stock recovery only allows sideload, not push, if I'm not mistaken?
So I decided to set up the device and install the apps, and THEN do adb push.
The problem I have now is that there are certain files which can't be pushed for permission reasons, and the whole operation then stops. Is there a way to get adb to simply skip those files and only do the ones it can?
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Great work, AGAIN!!
Thanks for the write-up. Just got one of these as I dropped my old phone, and I was due anyways. So question regarding Safetynet. I went ahead and went with the latest Feb factory image, patched the boot and rooted with Magisk, then tried the safety net and attestation fails. Anybody have the feb patch and passing safetynet? if so what was the sequence you used? thanks
lu270bro said:
Thanks for the write-up. Just got one of these as I dropped my old phone, and I was due anyways. So question regarding Safetynet. I went ahead and went with the latest Feb factory image, patched the boot and rooted with Magisk, then tried the safety net and attestation fails. Anybody have the feb patch and passing safetynet? if so what was the sequence you used? thanks
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You need Universal Safetynet fix v 1.1.1 Magisk module.
lu270bro said:
Thanks for the write-up. Just got one of these as I dropped my old phone, and I was due anyways. So question regarding Safetynet. I went ahead and went with the latest Feb factory image, patched the boot and rooted with Magisk, then tried the safety net and attestation fails. Anybody have the feb patch and passing safetynet? if so what was the sequence you used? thanks
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- Root with Magisk patched img
- Open Magisk Manager install SafetyNet module
- Reboot
- Open Magisk Manager Enable Magisk hide
- Hide Google Play store, Google pay, etc
- Clear cache and storage for the above apps
- Reboot
Homeboy76 said:
- Root with Magisk patched img
- Open Magisk Manager install SafetyNet module
- Reboot
- Open Magisk Manager Enable Magisk hide
- Hide Google Play store, Google pay, etc
- Clear cache and storage for the above apps
- Reboot
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yeah, im an idiot, got it sorted before i seen your post but thank you tho. stupid freakin basic crap.......i never did magisk hide and have it repackaged. I did have to use the universal zip, but once i did all that, worked perfect. but again, thank you very much
kha1rul said:
Just unlocked the bootloader on my 4a 5G and I'd like to ADB Push all sdcard files from my old phone to the 4a 5G before I do the initial setup. Is this possible?
Command Prompt tells me adb is unauthorized (was authorized until I unlocked the bootloader).
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Not sure if you still need it, but might be usefule for others.
Unlocking bootloader wipes everything including ADB prompt for your computer. You need to boot system, open developer options , enable ADB debugging and grant access to your computer again when the little popup window appears.
Hi ! Please help me my Pixel 4a 5g unlock bootloader Root Magisk and I have update of MAgisk I make it but bootloop !? And my usb debogging not check... And Test to flash-all but permission denied ?
I don't know how do to restart it ? Please
I'm looking to buy one of these (used) and was wondering if the G025E variant is able to be bootloader unlocked or not?
fremont85 said:
I'm looking to buy one of these (used) and was wondering if the G025E variant is able to be bootloader unlocked or not?
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In case anyone else is curious... Yes, the G025E variant is able to be bootloader unlocked.