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Please Help me intall Lineage OS (constant Softbrick)

Hi,
I used Lineage for a long time on my Nexus 4 (mako) without a problem. But for some reason I could not flash it on this phone if my life would depend on it. I updated the stock rom to OPXS27.109-49-5 (XT1789-06) and tried all the following combinations TWRP 3.2.1-1 and 3.2.2-2 with Lineage 15.1 2018/07/03 | 2018/07/10 | 2018/07/17.
I follow this steps:
- start developer mode and push twrp-3.2.2-2 to sdcard
- reboot bootloader
- fastboot boot twrp 3.2.2-2 image
- install twrp 3.2.2-2.zip
- reboot to recovery
- reboot to bootloader
- fastboot -w
- until this point everything works like a charm
- fast setup no connects etc.
- activate developer mode
- push os (lineage-15.1-20180717-nightly-nash-signed.zip)
- push twrp 3.2.2-2.zip
- reboot to recovery
- optional: wipe Dalvik/ART Cache | System | Data
- install OS.zip
- optional: reinstall twrp.zip
- reboot system
- Softbrick
The phone will now constantly reboot and it is even impossible to turn it off. I can get to bootloader if I connect the phone to a PC and hold the key combination for bootloader. In bootloader I can't choose anything using the phone itself and I can't call recovery from fastboot either. I can however allfalsh back to stock or use reboot and reboot bootloader command.
I would be most grateful for some help or suggestions what might be the problem here.
Thanks in advance.
Regards.

After 07-17, the process is much simpler.
Start with a Flashall at this point.
Reboot, confirm you're on at least 27.1.2
Go to bootloader, boot TWRP 3.2.2 image.
Then follow the steps given by npjohnson(https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/development/official-lineage-os-15-1-t3816540)
In TWRP, click "Wipe", "Format Data", then type "yes" as prompted.
(Optionally) Flash the newest TWRP Installer also found at the Official TWRP Project Site if you wish to maintain TWRP, though please note that it will need to be re-installed on update.
ADB sideload the newest weekly
Click "Reboot, then choose "Recovery", this will boot you to either Lineage Recovery or TWRP depending on your choice to install TWRP or not. It is necessary to reboot between ROM flash and GApps/Addon flash due to verity/slot-swap logic.
(Optionally) Flash GApps - Only MindTheGApps arm64 are compatible, OpenGApps are not compatible with A/B yet: MindTheGApps.
(Optionally) Flash SU - you'll need to turn it on from in developer settings after first boot Lineage OS SU Addon. - Magisk works fine, though is not supported.
Reboot

Unseeablething said:
After 07-17, the process is much simpler.
Start with a Flashall at this point.
Reboot, confirm you're on at least 27.1.2
Go to bootloader, boot TWRP 3.2.2 image.
Then follow the steps given by npjohnson(https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/development/official-lineage-os-15-1-t3816540)
In TWRP, click "Wipe", "Format Data", then type "yes" as prompted.
(Optionally) Flash the newest TWRP Installer also found at the Official TWRP Project Site if you wish to maintain TWRP, though please note that it will need to be re-installed on update.
ADB sideload the newest weekly
Click "Reboot, then choose "Recovery", this will boot you to either Lineage Recovery or TWRP depending on your choice to install TWRP or not. It is necessary to reboot between ROM flash and GApps/Addon flash due to verity/slot-swap logic.
(Optionally) Flash GApps - Only MindTheGApps arm64 are compatible, OpenGApps are not compatible with A/B yet: MindTheGApps.
(Optionally) Flash SU - you'll need to turn it on from in developer settings after first boot Lineage OS SU Addon. - Magisk works fine, though is not supported.
Reboot
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+1000 - Thanks for letting him know. This is the right process to follow.

npjohnson said:
+1000 - Thanks for letting him know. This is the right process to follow.
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Thank you both for your replies and the guide.
I tried this method, but sadly it failed in Step 2/2 install ( ADB sideload the newest weekly) with the error "Unable to find partition for path '/cache'.
I see you list OCSX-version in your guide which points to the US-Version of the phone (Single-SIM) whereas the rest of the world including me got dual-Sim.
Is it really only for the US-phone (I would guess that is not the case.) or is my error completely unrelated to that?
Thanks in advance.

HorstA said:
Thank you both for your replies and the guide.
I tried this method, but sadly it failed in Step 2/2 install ( ADB sideload the newest weekly) with the error "Unable to find partition for path '/cache'.
I see you list OCSX-version in your guide which points to the US-Version of the phone (Single-SIM) whereas the rest of the world including me got dual-Sim.
Is it really only for the US-phone (I would guess that is not the case.) or is my error completely unrelated to that?
Thanks in advance.
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Our phone does not have a cache partition.
If it helps, take a tour to the guides: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/guides-bootloader-twrp-custom-roms-root-t3805737

[GUIDE] Flash (almost) ANY GSI rom on Realme Q. RM5P should work too!

Original thread.
Code:
/*
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software. *This is not entirely true for Realme devices since bootloader unlock or custom rom flash via TWRP or fastboot does not void your warranty but rooting does.
* So I heard. But that's question of detail.
* Same statement for XDA.
[DETAILED DESCRIPTION]:
I've spent my whole afternoon testing. And found out there are way more well made gsi roms out there and theoretically all of them should work. First, you gotta read this one. Then pick a gsi rom. I recommend one that has everything (must be AB image) since we don't have a working twrp yet thus can't flash opengapps but if the image file contains it then it's good to go. Go there. Pick one. Make sure it has ab-gapps-su in it's name meaning it's A/B partition dependent treble rom. Gapps means it has gapps ofc. Su means it has built in superuser (that you can ignore later for you'll be replacing it with Magisk naturally). After picking a gsi rom image successfully you can download it to your external sd card and flash it via twrp (yes, that half ass twrp for rmq provided on xda) or you can flash it via fastboot flash system system.img. Wiping data, cache, dalvik, system is necessary before doing so. Also formatting data in twrp after flashing the system image helps a lot just as OP said. If you want to try out other gsi roms you must flash stock vendor image file and do the flashing circle again. If you don't flash stock rom or stock vendor img before doing so your new gsi rom won't be able to work with screen lock. At least that's what I got on 4 different gsi roms. And one more thing. These gsi systems doesn't seem to support exfat file system. Meaning they'll want to format your external sd card. This can by bypassed if you flash lineage os boot.img. And then Magisk and at last modified vbmeta.img for RMQ. That file will make realme vendor think nothing is changed and won't try to fck you over with recovery destroyed issue.
[Prerequisites]:
unlocked bootloader
twrp recovery
External SD card
[BUGS]:
Face unlock and fingerprint isn't present on gsi roms which means they cannot work
Screen lock issue in cases when you don't flash stock vendor.img before migrating from one custom rom, be it gsi or zip to system gsi.img
[STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL IN CASE YOU'RE COMING FROM OTHER ROM]:
!! Most of these steps are precaution !!
Read these points carefully to have a basic knowledge what you're about to do
Pick a gsi image of your choice (official Android 9 Pie, especially AOSP is highly advised)
Put your image file onto your external SD card for your internal one will likely be erased
You should grab the appropriate vendor.img and boot.img files for your device by decompressing the 7z files
Get the modified vbmeta.img file for spoofing system to boot
Get Magisk
Get SuperSu remover(Beware! It also removes Magisk if installed)
Get Lineage OS boot.img
It's better to be safe than sorry so you better download whole rom package too
Put all these files onto your external SD card
Make sure you have your twrp recovery on your external SD card too
If you done everything well you should have these on your external SD: twrp, desired system gsi.img as AB variant, your vendor.img, modified vbmeta.img, stock boot.img, Lineage OS boot.img, color os flashable.ozip/zip, Magisk, SuperSu remover
Wipe system, data, dalvik, cache
Flash stock vendor.img as vendor
Flash system gsi.img as system
Flash lineage os boot.img as boot
Flash twrp.img as recovery
Flash modified vbmeta.img as vbmeta
Reboot to system (if the device reboots into recovery you'll have to format data sadly)
After reboot successful and you've done the initial google setup steps reboot to recovery and flash superuser unroot
Flash Magsik
Reboot, now you should have a working aosp like system as I do
[STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL IN CASE YOU'RE COMING FROM COLOR OS]:
!! You could have the same files as above just to make sure but system gsi.img,vbmeta.img,SuperSu remover,Magisk and Lineage OS boot.img should be enough if everything goes as planned and system boots for first try !!
Read the frequently asked questions, step one previously
Get your desired system gsi.img
Put your system gsi.img, twrp.img, Magisk, SuperSu remover, vbmeta.img, Lineage OS boot.img onto your external SD card
Wipe data, system, cache, dalvik
Flash system gsi.img as system
Flash lineage os boot.img
Flash twrp.img as recovery
Flash vbmeta.img ad vbmeta
Reboot (if reboots to recovery you have to format data) then do the Android setup
Reboot to recovery
Flash SuperSu remover.zip
Flash Magisk.zip
Reboot
Now your device should have successfully booted up
In case the gsi rom would be stuck on boot logo then you may reboot back to recovery by holding down volume up + power button and flash permissiver_v5.zip. It helped me boot Pixel Experience gsi rom.
Update.:
As you already know development on realme devices suck beacuse of ****ty or incomplete sources, lack of developers interest and biggest reason is lack of community support.
Our man here @BabluS is a legendary developer of Asus Zenfone Max M1 Pro and is willing to compile stable ROMs for our device. But, he needs some donations to buy the device. He has already compiled Android 10 (PE) for our device which is 99% stable. To continue this tremendous work he needs to have the device in hand.
Reasons To Donate:
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4. More development for realme 5 Pro
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Donate Using UPI: [email protected]
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Send screenshots of payment to @orgasmtron
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Has anybody got Android 10 working properly?

tonibm19 said:
Has anybody got Android 10 working properly?
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Yes. Method is same.

greenys' said:
Yes. Method is same.
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Yeah but I mean, everything is working fine?
Fingerprint? Camera?

tonibm19 said:
Yeah but I mean, everything is working fine?
Fingerprint? Camera?
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Dunno. As I said I never tried Android Q. But I presume fingerprint is missing and I'm quite sure no 48mp camera is present either.

What GSI File for Realme 5 Pro
what type GSI Image for Realme 5 pro, A or AB type?

Tegarcs142 said:
what type GSI Image for Realme 5 pro, A or AB type?
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AB. On Android 9 and above you must use AB variant. It doesn't matter whether or not does your device use seamless updates. If you try to flash A only variant your device won't boot.

I installed GSI resurrection remix on my Realme 5 Pro and when I trying install Gapps get error not enough system partition. So I use resize file system in twrp and it worked.

Tegarcs142 said:
I installed GSI resurrection remix on my Realme 5 Pro and when I trying install Gapps get error not enough system partition. So I use resize file system in twrp and it worked.
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Nice. Which twrp did you use?

greenys' said:
Nice. Which twrp did you use?
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3.3.1-0

Tegarcs142 said:
... So I use resize file system in twrp and it worked.
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Hi, can you please tell me what option you clicked for resizing the system partition?
the steps you did.
I tried doing that but don't find the option in TWRP.

For better experience with using gsi make sure to check Screenshot resolution if it's lower than our Device
Change Resolution :
1) download termux app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=com.termux
2) run commands:
su
wm size 1080x2340
3) reboot*device
Enjoy better experience with gsi

greenys' said:
Original thread.
[DETAILED DESCRIPTION]:
I've spent my whole afternoon testing. And found out there are way more well made gsi roms out there and theoretically all of them should work. First, you gotta read this one. Then pick a gsi rom. I recommend one that has everything (must be AB image) since we don't have a working twrp yet thus can't flash opengapps but if the image file contains it then it's good to go. Go there. Pick one. Make sure it has ab-gapps-su in it's name meaning it's A/B partition dependent treble rom. Gapps means it has gapps ofc. Su means it has built in superuser (that you can ignore later for you'll be replacing it with Magisk naturally). After picking a gsi rom image successfully you can download it to your external sd card and flash it via twrp (yes, that half ass twrp for rmq provided on xda) or you can flash it via fastboot flash system system.img. Wiping data, cache, dalvik, system is necessary before doing so. Also formatting data in twrp after flashing the system image helps a lot just as OP said. If you want to try out other gsi roms you must flash stock vendor image file and do the flashing circle again. If you don't flash stock rom or stock vendor img before doing so your new gsi rom won't be able to work with screen lock. At least that's what I got on 4 different gsi roms. And one more thing. These gsi systems doesn't seem to support exfat file system. Meaning they'll want to format your external sd card. This can by bypassed if you flash lineage os boot.img. And then Magisk and at last modified vbmeta.img for RMQ. That file will make realme vendor think nothing is changed and won't try to fck you over with recovery destroyed issue.
[Prerequisites]:
unlocked bootloader
twrp recovery
External SD card
[BUGS]:
Face unlock and fingerprint isn't present on gsi roms which means they cannot work
Screen lock issue in cases when you don't flash stock vendor.img before migrating from one custom rom, be it gsi or zip to system gsi.img
[STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL IN CASE YOU'RE COMING FROM OTHER ROM]:
!! Most of these steps are precaution !!
Read these points carefully to have a basic knowledge what you're about to do
Pick a gsi image of your choice (official Android 9 Pie, especially AOSP is highly advised)
Put your image file onto your external SD card for your internal one will likely be erased
You should grab the appropriate vendor.img and boot.img files for your device by decompressing the 7z files
Get the modified vbmeta.img file for spoofing system to boot
Get Magisk
Get SuperSu remover(Beware! It also removes Magisk if installed)
Get Lineage OS boot.img
It's better to be safe than sorry so you better download whole rom package too
Put all these files onto your external SD card
Make sure you have your twrp recovery on your external SD card too
If you done everything well you should have these on your external SD: twrp, desired system gsi.img as AB variant, your vendor.img, modified vbmeta.img, stock boot.img, Lineage OS boot.img, color os flashable.ozip/zip, Magisk, SuperSu remover
Wipe system, data, dalvik, cache
Flash stock vendor.img as vendor
Flash system gsi.img as system
Flash lineage os boot.img as boot
Flash twrp.img as recovery
Flash modified vbmeta.img as vbmeta
Reboot to system (if the device reboots into recovery you'll have to format data sadly)
After reboot successful and you've done the initial google setup steps reboot to recovery and flash superuser unroot
Flash Magsik
Reboot, now you should have a working aosp like system as I do
[STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL IN CASE YOU'RE COMING FROM COLOR OS]:
!! You could have the same files as above just to make sure but system gsi.img,vbmeta.img,SuperSu remover,Magisk and Lineage OS boot.img should be enough if everything goes as planned and system boots for first try !!
Read the frequently asked questions, step one previously
Get your desired system gsi.img
Put your system gsi.img, twrp.img, Magisk, SuperSu remover, vbmeta.img, Lineage OS boot.img onto your external SD card
Wipe data, system, cache, dalvik
Flash system gsi.img as system
Flash lineage os boot.img
Flash twrp.img as recovery
Flash vbmeta.img ad vbmeta
Reboot (if reboots to recovery you have to format data) then do the Android setup
Reboot to recovery
Flash SuperSu remover.zip
Flash Magisk.zip
Reboot
Now your device should have successfully booted up
In case the gsi rom would be stuck on boot logo then you may reboot back to recovery by holding down volume up + power button and flash permissiver_v5.zip. It helped me boot Pixel Experience gsi rom.
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Hi
I wanna install fortnite on RMQ
Through epic games I should register a realme account (but I can do that only with a Chinese phone number which I don't have )
Any solution pls

Tarikooo said:
Hi
I wanna install fortnite on RMQ
Through epic games I should register a realme account (but I can do that only with a Chinese phone number which I don't have )
Any solution pls
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Wth no. Idk. It's not even a gsi related thing. I have no idea sorry.

hi guys i tried flashing havoc 3.0 gsi, and it works great. which one gapps should i use?

Does fingerprint and face unlock work?

This method worked on global rm5p.

I tried to flash the GSI Miui Erfan, but when entered in the initial settings, the screen cannot be touched.

Salmankapuas said:
I tried to flash the GSI Miui Erfan, but when entered in the initial settings, the screen cannot be touched.
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Don't bother with miui. Only aosp or caf.

i flashed GSI rom, pixel, OxygenOS but the system cannot boot, only stuck on boot loading screen, is that normal?? how do i fix it?

[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL] TWRP for ASUS ZenFone 7 Series

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*** Disclaimer ***
All flashing is done at your own risk!
While nothing from this thread should break your device,
don't come back here blaming anyone if it does!
Introduction
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel!
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Prerequisites
Unlocked Bootloader
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Installation instructions
Fastboot Install Method:
You will need the platform-tools from the Android SDK on your computer. Find the Android command line tools section on the page linked and install the SDK tools package. From the SDK Manager, download only the platform-tools to get adb and fastboot binaries.
Windows users will need proper drivers installed on their computer. You can try the Naked ADB drivers or the Universal ADB drivers if you don't already have a working driver installed
On your device, go into Settings -> About and find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable developer settings. Press back and go into Developer Options and enable USB debugging. From your computer, open a command prompt and type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
You should now be in fastboot mode.
Download the correct image file and copy the file into the same folder as your adb and fastboot binaries. Rename the image to twrp.img and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery_a twrp.img
fastboot flash recovery_b twrp.img
Code:
fastboot reboot
Alternate Installation Method (requires prior TWRP installation):
TWRP Image Install method:
Most devices can be updated quickly and easily within TWRP if you already have version 2.8.4.0 or higher installed. NOTE: This will only flash TWRP to the active slot!
Download the latest version of TWRP appropriate for your device/firmware
Reboot to TWRP
Hit Install and tap the "Install Image" button in the lower right
Browse to the location of the TWRP image on your device and select it
Select recovery from the partition list and swipe to flash
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Device Changelog
Current version: 3.6.0_11-0:
Initial version
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Older Device-specific versions:
N/A
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TWRP Official Change Log
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Downloads
Download
Latest Official versions
Sources
TWRP
Device tree
Common tree
Kernel source
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Known Issues
Device-specific
N/A
TWRP Upstream
N/A
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Bug Reporting
If you have an issue, the first step is to post a recovery log so we can determine the cause of the issue. This is done in recovery using Advanced -> Copy Log, or adb pull /tmp/recovery.log. Once a log is uploaded we can determine how best to proceed. NOTE: Posts that are reporting bugs or issues without an accompanying recovery log will be ignored! Additionally, providing details about your device setup, including variant, firmware version, and exact steps to reproduce your issue will also be helpful in diagnosing the problem.
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Additional Help/Support
Live support is available on Zulip.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How do I install an OTA while rooted and keep TWRP/root?
Full Firmware zip - in Android
Prerequisites:
Full Firmware zip for new software
TWRP installed to the current slot
Magisk Manager
Steps:
Put Full Firmware zip on root of internal storage
Reboot the device so that the update is detected
Install the update
After install completes BUT BEFORE REBOOTING, install "TWRP A/B Retention Script" module by @osm0sis in Magisk Manager
Install Magisk "to Inactive Slot (After OTA)" in Magisk Manager
Reboot and you're updated with TWRP and root retained
Full Firmware zip - Through TWRP
Prerequisites:
Full Firmware zip for new software
TWRP_Flash_tpposite_Slot-CPTBv2.zip
Magisk zip (optional)
Steps:
Reboot into TWRP
Navigate to Full Firmware zip and install, or sideload zip over adb
Flash TWRP_Flash_tpposite_Slot-CPTBv2.zip to retain TWRP.
(Optional) Reboot into TWRP and flash Magisk for root.
Incremental OTA package - Through TWRP ONLY
Prerequisites:
Current software stock boot.img
Current software stock recovery.img
Current software stock dtbo.img (only if modified by Magisk or custom ROM)
Incremental OTA zip for current software to new software
TWRP_Flash_tpposite_Slot-CPTBv2.zip
Magisk zip (optional)
Steps:
Ensure you have the latest version of TWRP installed. If you don't, follow the instructions in the OP to flash it.
Boot into TWRP.
Use the "Install Image" feature to flash the stock boot and recovery (and dtbo) images.
Flash the incremental OTA zip.
Flash TWRP_Flash_tpposite_Slot-CPTBv2.zip to retain TWRP.
(Optional) Reboot into TWRP and flash Magisk for root.
The key here is making sure the current slot is fully stock (including boot and recovery images) in order for the incremental OTA zip to install successfully.
What's the deal with these dynamic partitions?
Here's Google's explanation.
Why can't I write to system?
Dynamic partitions (see link above). See @topjohnwu's detailed explanation here.
How do I make modifications to system?
On the stock ROM, you don't. However, you can modify system "systemlessly" with Magisk.
Can I boot the recovery image without flashing it?
No. Fastboot boot isn't possible on this device, but since there's a separate recovery partition (two in fact), and ASUS provides full stock firmware, this isn't a big concern.
What is fastbootd?
Here's Google's explanation.
Can I back up the system/vendor partition separately?
No. Because dynamic partitions. The Super partition is backed up and restored in its entirety. If you need to flash the individual images, use fastbootd.
Why can't I restore X partition (read-only error)?
Some of the partitions that can be backed up in TWRP include sensitive device data which, if corrupted, backed up, and then restored, can irreparably damage the device. Therefore, while these partitions can be backed up in TWRP, only experienced users should restore them, which can be done manually via the dd command.
(I will not provide any additional details on this procedure)
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Reserved

Big thanks to @Buffydamion for all his tireless testing and log-providing to get this TWRP in fully working order!!
Hopefully there aren't any bugs besides the upstream ones listed in the OP, but if there are, I'll do my best to figure them out.
Since I don't have the device, I'll have to rely on all of you for logs and feedback.
Enjoy!!
--Cap

How did you make it boot on this android 10 device? Official TWRP doesn't support android 10. Dees_Troy is still working on the solution.

Volski_ said:
How did you make it boot on this android 10 device? Official TWRP doesn't support android 10. Dees_Troy is still working on the solution.
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@Dees_Troy isn't the only person on the TWRP team.
@bigbiff has been working tirelessly to add Android 10 support to TWRP, with help from @mauronofrio, @androiabledroid, myself and others. TWRP is open-source and a team effort. As you'll notice, there are still some upstream bugs that need to be fixed, which is why the official TWRP hasn't been updated yet. But it's working well enough to release it for devices that need it, and when the official TWRP is ready, these devices will have official support.

Works fine for me. Thanks!
The data partition was already partitioned to f2fs.
Flashed magisk and have a rooted phone now. Perfect!

Update - new 20200920 build with stock kernel with f2fs support thanks to a proper fix from @aleasto.
I've also unified the dtb & dtbo with the ROG3 build, so this one needs testing to confirm it's booting for everyone. Please report back here once you have a chance to update.
--Cap

Captain_Throwback said:
Update - new 20200920 build with stock kernel with f2fs support thanks to a proper fix from @aleasto.
I've also unified the dtb & dtbo with the ROG3 build, so this one needs testing to confirm it's booting for everyone. Please report back here once you have a chance to update.
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So I had to remove the above build as it didn't boot. Building a new one now and hopefully it'll work. I'll keep everyone posted.

New release 20200922-14
There's a new release available today, which I recommend everyone switch to at their earliest convenience. I've also added a zip attachment to the first post that will allow you to flash a TWRP installed to your current slot to the opposite/inactive slot after an OTA is installed, so that you keep TWRP (otherwise it gets replaced by the OTA/firmware zip). The zip can be flashed either in Magisk Manager after the OTA completes installing (but BEFORE rebooting) or in TWRP after manually flashing a full firmware update zip (but PRIOR to rebooting). The zip simply duplicates the recovery from the existing recovery partition to the opposite slot, so it will only work if TWRP is currently installed to the active slot.
Change Log:
Update prebuilt kernel to source built with @aleasto's patch for f2fs
Set data filesystem to f2fs in recovery fstab
Add TWRP flags to disable screen blank to ensure touchscreen gets initialized on boot and screen wake works

Hi guys, i tried on mine and worked smoothly...the only thing I still cant do is writing in system folder...I tried multiple app as Root explorer but still can't manage to write anything even with root permission...
Any thoughts?

luiscaproducer said:
Hi guys, i tried on mine and worked smoothly...the only thing I still cant do is writing in system folder...I tried multiple app as Root explorer but still can't manage to write anything even with root permission...
Any thoughts?
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That is normal for dynamic partitions. The full super partition can be written but not the individual block devices.

Thanks Captain! So basically I will have to wait for the official release of the TWRP? Or it will just never happen to have a super partition...Excuse the ignorance

luiscaproducer said:
Thanks Captain! So basically I will have to wait for the official release of the TWRP? Or it will just never happen to have a super partition...Excuse the ignorance
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That is unrelated to TWRP being official or not, lol.
TWRP upstream will soon be updated to allow read/write of the system partition, but keep in mind that verity will need to be disabled for you to change any of the content, unless you don't want your device to boot .
--Cap
P.S. If you need to make modifications to system, you should use Magisk - it's made for this exact situation.

Captain_Throwback said:
There's a new release available today, which I recommend everyone switch to at their earliest convenience. I've also added a zip attachment to the first post that will allow you to flash a TWRP installed to your current slot to the opposite/inactive slot after an OTA is installed, so that you keep TWRP (otherwise it gets replaced by the OTA/firmware zip). The zip can be flashed either in Magisk Manager after the OTA completes installing (but BEFORE rebooting) or in TWRP after manually flashing a full firmware update zip (but PRIOR to rebooting). The zip simply duplicates the recovery from the existing recovery partition to the opposite slot, so it will only work if TWRP is currently installed to the active slot.
Change Log:
Set data filesystem to f2fs in recovery fstab
Add TWRP flags to disable screen blank to ensure touchscreen gets initialized on boot and screen wake works
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Works perfect for me. Thank you

Update 20201001-02
Changelog:
- Add support for installing incremental OTAs (requires flashing/restoring stock boot and recovery images while in TWRP)
- Add all relevant partitions to dynamic partition list and improve display of Super partition in Backup screen
- Add asusfw, EFS, Modem, & Persist partitions as backup options (USE WITH CAUTION!!)

Captain_Throwback said:
Changelog:
- Add support for installing incremental OTAs (requires flashing/restoring stock boot and recovery images while in TWRP)
- Add all relevant partitions to dynamic partition list and improve display of Super partition in Backup screen
- Add asusfw, EFS, Modem, & Persist partitions as backup options (USE WITH CAUTION!!)
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Hi,
I would like to install TWRP. if I understood correctly you have to do this:
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP on both partitions.
3. Install TWRP_Flash_tpposite_Slot-CPTB.zip
4. Install Magisk.
Is it right?
And the correct procedure to update OTA? can you remove magisk and module before?
Thank you for your answers.

[email protected] said:
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Hi,
I would like to install TWRP. if I understood correctly you have to do this:
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP on both partitions.
3. Install TWRP_Flash_tpposite_Slot-CPTB.zip
4. Install Magisk.
Is it right?
And the correct procedure to update OTA? can you remove magisk and module before?
Thank you for your answers.
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You don't need #3, as you're flashing TWRP to both slots in #2. That zip is for keeping TWRP after flashing a full firmware zip.
To update with an incremental OTA, you have to have the stock boot and recovery images from the current firmware available to be flashed in TWRP. You have to boot to TWRP and flash both stock boot and recovery, and then you can flash the incremental OTA. Then reboot to bootloader and flash TWRP, then reboot to recovery and flash Magisk for root.

Great and thanks Captain T.
Just a clarification, if i flash a full OTA (not incremental OTA) i don't need flash the stock boot, right?

[email protected] said:
Great and thanks Captain T.
Just a clarification, if i flash a full OTA (not incremental OTA) i don't need flash the stock boot, right?
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Correct.
And then you need to flash the zip that flashes TWRP to the opposite slot so you keep TWRP once you reboot. You'll have to reboot back into TWRP and flash Magisk if you want to keep root.

Question Latest Twrp pros and cons

Today the unlock time for bootloader to unlock will complete and I Intend to install TWRP. I have found the latest officially supported twrp-3.6.1_11-0-alioth.img at https://eu.dl.twrp.me/alioth/. How does it compare to TWRP-3.5.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-unofficial-twrp-3-5-1-20210702.4300189/.
Can anyone guide me what are the pros and cons of using twrp-3.6.1_11-0-alioth.img and its limitations as compared to TWRP-3.5.1 as I can not find any documentation on twrp-3.6.1_11-0-alioth.img. Any help will be appreciated.
Also does the following limitations of TWRP-3.5.1 also apply to twrp-3.6.1_11-0-alioth.img ?
KNOWN LIMITATIONS:
The following are some known limitations due to either the design nature of Virtual A/B or a problem with ROM themselves. Please read carefully :-
You cannot format data after flashing a ROM zip (Limitation of Virtual A/B). If you want to format, then reboot recovery after flashing ROM. Additionally, if you are encrypted, the newly flashed ROM must be able to decrypt your device. If not, then you have to format data before flashing the ROM It appears, you can actually format data after reboot even if the new ROM cannot decrypt.
You can flash only one ROM in one boot. If you wanna flash another ROM, you must boot to system once. This is again a limitation of Virtual A/B.
Once you have rebooted after flashing a ROM, you cannot write to the data partition until you boot successfully to the new ROM. Android seals the data partition after a ROM flash to prevent any accidental brick since the newly flashed ROM is actually stored in /data. Only data format is allowed in this case. Once you successfully boot to the new ROM, your storage becomes ready for writing again.
Ideally, after flashing a new ROM, you should only need to wipe your data rather than format. But, due to a problem in the device trees current ROMs are using, you will have to format data if you are currently on miui and want to switch to a custom ROM. Specifically, the roms need this commit and to set vendor security patch level to fix this issue. Switching between custom ROMs should not need format, except for hentai OS.
If you are currently on hentai OS, then before using TWRP, you must flash vendor_boot from the link provided in every hentai OS release. Otherwise, you will get black screen. This is only needed when you boot to TWRP for the first time. Do not repeat this step again. Also, do not try this with beta version of the ROM. Use it only with stable.
If you reboot to older slot after flashing new ROM, the new ROM will be cancelled and you will have to reflash again. This is because of how Virtual A/B works.
If you must flash magisk via recovery (it's not recommended now), please uncheck "Inject TWRP after install" else TWRP will remove magisk.
Do not flash magisk after flashing a ROM before reboot. Magisk's zip detects slot in a different way that will cause issues.
Backuptool (used to persist magisk and gapps across ROM updates) will also not work in recovery due to A/B. You will have to flash gapps (or any other zips) everytime after flashing a ROM.

you dont search enough...
this is latest A12 TWRP....
https://dl.akr-developers.com/?dir=skkk/TWRP
Installation:
activateUSB DEBUGGIN and OEM unlocked on Poco
(copy all files in Adb folder) rename the long TWRP file to twrp.img
Disable all security settings like PIN, pattern, fingerprint
start Poco in fastboot
fastboot boot twrp.img"
copy twrp.img to Poco or "adb push twrp.img /sdcard/"
TWRP Menü -> Advanced -> Flash Current TWRP or Install Recovery Ramdisk -> you must test it... both should work
TWRP Menü -> Reboot -> recovery
Magisk and safety net working great...
see also....
Xiaomi devices on Android 12 via Fastboot only:
- Download our ROM zip file
- Unpack downloaded zip file in the PC using WinRAR
- Reboot your device to fastboot mode (press volume down + power)
- Connect to PC via USB cable
- Run fastboot installation script from unpacked zip according your PC operating system:
--- For Windows OS - windows_fastboot_update_rom.bat
--- For Linux - linux_fastboot_update_rom.sh
--- For MacOS - macos_fastboot_update_rom.sh
greeting

hofi01 said:
you dont search enough...
this is latest A12 TWRP....
https://dl.akr-developers.com/?dir=skkk/TWRP
Installation:
activateUSB DEBUGGIN and OEM unlocked on Poco
(copy all files in Adb folder) rename the long TWRP file to twrp.img
Disable all security settings like PIN, pattern, fingerprint
start Poco in fastboot
fastboot boot twrp.img"
copy twrp.img to Poco or "adb push twrp.img /sdcard/"
TWRP Menü -> Advanced -> Flash Current TWRP or Install Recovery Ramdisk -> you must test it... both should work
TWRP Menü -> Reboot -> recovery
Magisk and safety net working great...
see also....
Xiaomi devices on Android 12 via Fastboot only:
- Download our ROM zip file
- Unpack downloaded zip file in the PC using WinRAR
- Reboot your device to fastboot mode (press volume down + power)
- Connect to PC via USB cable
- Run fastboot installation script from unpacked zip according your PC operating system:
--- For Windows OS - windows_fastboot_update_rom.bat
--- For Linux - linux_fastboot_update_rom.sh
--- For MacOS - macos_fastboot_update_rom.sh
greeting
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I know where the lastest TWRP for Poco F3 is and how to install it as I have already installed it. That was not the question. The question was that "does limitations of TWRP-3.5.1 also apply to twrp-3.6.1_11-0'? Limitattions like being forced to reboot TWRP after flashing a every single zip file and other limitations like it as mentioned above. Thanks for your reply anyways.

so for me, TWRP does not start again, after installing a file.
I install TWRP, boot into TWRP again and install Magisk. after that I boot into the ROM.
TWRP does not restart itself

So, still no decryption on A12?
I wanted to test new custom roms but i dont want to have to reinstall everything from scratch if i go back to my current rom (.EU).
Can twrp make a full backup and restore it despite not having decryption?
If it cant, can I make a full back up of my phone from cmd in fastboot mode? (so i can just flash it from fastboot to restore everything as it is now)

How To Guide [Recovery] [13] [12] TWRP & OrangeFox

Since recoveries play a crucial role in flashing firmwares, custom ROMs and offline updates, it is of importance to have access to them. This post is about sources and instructions to working versions of recoveries for Alioth. Platform Tools (aka ADB) and USB drivers should be set beforehand. Latest versions are reliable enough. PixelExperience, PixelOS and MIUI (official and Xiaomi.eu) ROMs have been tested. Before proceeding to flash, make sure about your ROM type (standard or vendor_boot) to avoid not desired consequences. Blew are the most recent versions.
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TWRP (standard)
Android 12:
twrp-3.7.0_12-v7.7_A12-alioth-skkk.img
Android 13:
twrp-3.7.0_12-v7.8_A13-alioth-skkk.img
[Instructions]
1. Reboot to fastboot mode.
2. Execute command below in ADB on PC:
fastboot boot "recovery.img"
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"recovery.img" being your downloaded recovery file address.
3. Choose "Flash current TWRP" from TWRP's "Advanced" option.
4. Reboot.
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OrangeFox (standard)
Android 12+:
[email protected]_3_A12.zip
[Instructions]
1. Reboot to TWRP.
2. Choose "ADB Sideload" from TWRP's "Advanced" option.
3. Execute command below in ADB on PC:
adb sideload "recovery.zip"
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"recovery.zip" being your downloaded recovery file address.
4. Reboot.
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OrangeFox (vendor_boot)
Read this thread for a detailed explanation and list of vendor_boot ROMs.
This is beta release. Treat it as such.
Android 13:
[email protected]_1_vendor_boot_vBaR.zip
[Instructions]
1. Reboot to your ROM's recovery.
2. Choose "ADB Sideload" from recovery's "Advanced" option.
3. Execute command below in ADB on PC:
adb sideload "recovery.zip"
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"recovery.zip" being your downloaded recovery file address.
4. Reboot.
OR
1. Reboot to fastboot mode.
2. Extract downloaded recovery zip file.
3. Execute command below in ADB on PC:
fastboot flash vendor_boot "recovery.img"
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"recovery.img" being your extracted recovery image address.
4. Reboot.
OR
1. Reboot to fastboot mode.
2. Extract downloaded recovery zip file.
3. Run "flash-whole-image.bat" file.
4. Reboot
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Ps: though there are some glitches, both recoveries can install Magisk to root the device.
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Sourceforge archive page
OrangeFox homepage
Platform Tools download page
Google USB Driver download page

Last time I tried installing lineageos using latest twrp it failed miserably

heybaybee said:
Last time I tried installing lineageos using latest twrp it failed miserably
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Me too, better use its recovery.

New versions available. Links have been updated.

rashazad said:
New versions available. Links have been updated.
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Thanks for the thread. Does the latest version support flashing MIUI Global ROMs? Im having a hard time flashing them via TWRP SKK 3.7.0_A12_V6.7_A13.

I tried to flash TWRP 3.7.0_7.7_13 and now my phone is in bootloop.

panjgoori said:
I tried to flash TWRP 3.7.0_7.7_13 and now my phone is in bootloop.
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Which ROM are you using?

DarthJabba9 said:
Which ROM are you using?
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MIUI EU 13.0.9

panjgoori said:
MIUI EU 13.0.9
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So, you have flashed an A13 recovery on an A12 ROM? Of course you will have issues. You need to flash the correct recovery.

DarthJabba9 said:
So, you have flashed an A13 recovery on an A12 ROM? Of course you will have issues. You need to flash the correct recovery.
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I accidently bricked my phone and its in EDL Mode now. Can you help me please

panjgoori said:
I accidently bricked my phone and its in EDL Mode now. Can you help me please
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Sorry, I know nothing about EDL mode for this device. But I'm sure there are lots of tutorials on XDA or in a general Google search.

Vendor_Boot recovery links and instructions added.
Small changes made in instructions.

New version (7.8) for TWRP A13 (standard).
New version (11.1_1) for OFox (vendor_boot).

New version (11.1_3) for OFox (standard).

DarthJabba9 said:
So, you have flashed an A13 recovery on an A12 ROM? Of course you will have issues. You need to flash the correct recovery.
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For those who want to.. I too thought as do @DarthJabba9 but...
I've bought a new poco F3, wich was with A12 MIUI. I tried to flash skkk twrp A12, then flash FW V14.xxx (A13), then skkk twrp A13 (trough twrp itself, or in fastboot) => bootloop, with or without rebooting in between..
It finally worked with only flashing skkk twrp A13 (on A12 MIUI), then FW V14.xx, then rom etc.
Hope it can help

néonaloj said:
For those who want to.. I too thought as do @DarthJabba9 but...
I've bought a new poco F3, wich was with A12 MIUI. I tried to flash skkk twrp A12, then flash FW V14.xxx (A13), then skkk twrp A13 (trough twrp itself, or in fastboot) => bootloop, with or without rebooting in between..
It finally worked with only flashing skkk twrp A13 (on A12 MIUI), then FW V14.xx, then rom etc.
Hope it can help
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That's a very atrange way to have latest fw.
How did you flash twrp through twrp?
Please describe what you have done clearly.
Restarts are necessary.
Also if you plan to have a clean flash, which is recommended, there are much easier and straight forward methods.

rashazad said:
1. Reboot to fastboot mode.
2. Extract downloaded recovery zip file.
3. Execute command below in ADB on PC:
"recovery.img" being your extracted recovery image address.
4. Reboot.
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Tried using this method but I am getting the following error on AOSPA: FAILED (remote: 'Error flashing partition : Volume Full')

nehalchoy said:
Tried using this method but I am getting the following error on AOSPA: FAILED (remote: 'Error flashing partition : Volume Full')
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That error does not seem to be related to the process.
Something (probably free apace) is wrong about your pc or phone.
What ROM were you using?

rashazad said:
That's a very atrange way to have latest fw.
How did you flash twrp through twrp?
Please describe what you have done clearly.
Restarts are necessary.
Also if you plan to have a clean flash, which is recommended, there are much easier and straight forward methods.
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Well I didn't want to make a complete tutorial ...
To flash twrp trough twrp, 'install' > change with "image" > install the recovery.img.. It has always worked, for long years..
About flashing a A13 rom (++) coming from MIUI A12 (I each time restarted from scratch, re-installing global MIUI) : I've tried a lot of ways.
I began to install A12 twrp skkk in fastboot mode (1st 'boot' then flash), reboot to recovery, then upgrade to A13 twrp through twrp (reboot to recovery), then A13 FW > bootloop ;
I tried flash A12 twrp (fastboot)(reboot to recovery), then A13 twrp (fastboot too)(reboot to recovery), flash FW > bootloop ;
I also tried A12 twrp (reboot to recovery), then FW (reboot to recovery ok), A13 twrp (reboot to recovery) > bootloop...
I won't list all what i did ! but finally I flashed A13 twrp directly on A12 MIUI (reboot to recovery ok), flash FW (reboot to recovery ok) and that worked. I then flashed my A13 rom (without rebooting system first) > reboot to recovery +reboot system, and finally flashed Gapps, magisk and other stuff. I do know it's not a common way, but the one that worked.
EDIT : I do know it can work (maybe even easier) to flash the MIUI A13 fastboot rom, but had a other device hard bricked some time ago doing this. That's why i tried to only flash the FW
PS : if you can help, I've only one issue to solve yet : I've flashed magisk 26.1, i could have bank & pro apps to work correctly, the only app that I cannot is the FAI tv (error P531 'can't reach my account' (even if i'm well connected), probably root detected.. thanks ! (ofc it's on the deny list, with magisk modules such as Universal Safetynet Fix, zygisk ....)
And edit 2 : I forgot to thank you for this thread !

Common way to flash rom with upgrade (not update) is clean install.
Also, magisk handles safetynet with no problem. No need for that. And zygisk is not module.
For that specific application, check that it is fully selected in zygisk since sometimes all checkboxes for application is not selected.
You're welcome