[GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 5X
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My phone bootloader
I can't bootloader unlocked failed
Failed remote oem unloack allowed
What must do?
Or use bootloop heat method?
I can't bootloader unlocked failed
Failed remote oem unloack allowed
What must do?
Or use bootloop heat method?
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when I download the latest factory image (Oreo 8.1), there is no recovery file, or vendor etc. only radio, system and bootloader, so is the process to get back to stock including stock recovery the same (is recovery then included as part of the system image?) thanks
recovery.img and vendor.img are inside the image-bullhead...zip file. Please dig one layer deeper in the factory image and you will find what you are looking for.
Hi, I'm stuck at Google logo after trying to root... What should i do? I will try to flash just the system image from factory image from 8.1 in twrp, will that work? And what about rooting after that? Ty
Update: flashing super su from their test thread worked (SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip)
Update: flashing super su from their test thread worked (SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip)
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can someone comment on why as of the last OS update or so, the supersu app doesn't get installed as part of rooting via TWRP?
and if one installs it from the play store, then you get the message "su binary needs to update!" yet that process no longer seems to work?
and if one installs it from the play store, then you get the message "su binary needs to update!" yet that process no longer seems to work?
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Well, Chainfire stopped active development on SuperSU when 8.0 was available. If you want SuperSU, flash SuperSU beta SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip. While booted into the rom, use a file explorer and open the SuperSu SR5 zip to common/Superuser apk and install this.
Magisk is also temporarily on hold while the dev is away from the project until fall.
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Yesterday, I realized I had not rerooted my 5X after backing up to 8.0--early Dec (horrible lag). After trying three or four versions, this is what worked for me. (Link wasn't working).It's May 27 of 2.82. It is not what I'd had on the phone before backing up, but I know the latest version never worked for me.
Try this
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
I was able to use flashfire to install SR3 after gaining root. I needed SR3 to install suhide.
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Noob questions...
1. Why does this thread focus on SuperSU, when Magisk is available? I thought Magisk was better and SuperSU was sold to a shady company.
2. If I install TWRP and then SuperSU or Magisk, will locking the bootloader again brick my 5x?
Thank you.
1. Why does this thread focus on SuperSU, when Magisk is available? I thought Magisk was better and SuperSU was sold to a shady company.
2. If I install TWRP and then SuperSU or Magisk, will locking the bootloader again brick my 5x?
Thank you.
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There are plenty of threads/posts dealing with Majisk. For me, SuperSu was what I started with years ago so as long as it continues to function for my needs, I'll use it.
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1) I just haven't added it in, been meaning to for awhile. I wouldn't say one is better than the other.
2) It is not recommended to lock the bootloader with modified software on the phone.
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That shouldn't happen. Flash the latest TWRP bullhead image, flash Magisk then see if it boots up:Hi, quick question.
I install the twrp on my stock but after that my phone wont boot anymore. Unless I reflash stock or flash a custom rom, my phone boots up
Is there a way to fix this? I just wanted a rooted stock oreo
Magisk stable:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Hi, quick question.
I install the twrp on my stock but after that my phone wont boot anymore. Unless I reflash stock or flash a custom rom, my phone boots up
Is there a way to fix this? I just wanted a rooted stock oreo
That is what happens when you flash TWRP and then don't install a root utility like Magisk in the same session.
I had the same problem and got out of it using the instructions here:
Sorry, I can't post links since I'm a 'new' user (low posts, but registered over 1 year ago.)
https reddit dot com /r/nexus5x/comments/4z7b8w/flashed_twrp_via_adb_enter_recovery_and_get_no/
These instructions refer to SuperSU but you could also install Magisk. If you haven't already copied the Magisk installer into your phone memory, you can use the adb push command for that.
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Is the twrp website down for everyone? Figures I wiped this phone before downloading twrp - now im stuck halfway through a root and flash process
I get this site https://dl.twrp.me/bullhead/Is the twrp website down for everyone? Figures I wiped this phone before downloading twrp - now im stuck halfway through a root and flash process
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This seems like the best place to ask this (I couldn't find an official twrp thread..). I've searched many times and can't find an answer. Why are my twrp backups not able to boot on this phone? I've never had trouble on any other phone with this. On my 5X, I always get stuck on the google logo after restoring a backup, regardless of which partitions I restore. The first time, I thought it had to do with one of them being different going back to stock from Lineage, but even immediately restoring a stock backup after a clean flash does the same thing. I can get back into twrp, but never Android. The only way forward from that point is re-flashing. I had the latest twrp installed (it's been a couple months, so it's possible there's a new version.
Well let's start with the basics, which partitions are you backing up in TWRP? Which version of TWRP are you using? Which Android version are you using for these backups?
I've only ever checked boot, data, and system for TWRP backups. I don't backup anything else but I do flash vendor images when reverting to a backup from a previous month.
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262[SIZE=+3]Heisenberg's How-To Guide For Beginners[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Nexus 5X[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Intro[/SIZE]
This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the Nexus 5X. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
If you're unsure about something please read the FAQ section in post #2 before creating a post to ask a question.
[size=+1]Prerequisites[/size]:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Below are two options for install.
Please do not install adb/fastboot via any means other than the Android SDK, using other tools (like Minimal adb & fastboot) can lead to an outdated setup and various problems with flashing. You've been warned, other tools will not be supported in this thread.
Option A
Google hosts ADB/Fastboot (platform-tools) for Windows, OSX, and Linux. This is a minimal download, in contrast to Option 2. These links and file sizes may be updated periodically by Google. If using Windows, download the Google USB Driver and follow the driver install instructions. Once you have downloaded the platform-tools zip, extract the file then transfer the platform-tools folder to your desktop. The platform-tools folder contains adb, fastboot, and several other files. Note that clicking any link for platform-tools will immediately start a download.
*Windows: platform-tools. Google USB Driver install.
*OSX: platform-tools. For additional details on how to use OSX and adb/fastboot commands, see post #3.
*Linux: platform-tools.
See Option B below for old method to install adb/fastboot:
For Option A and B, make sure adb is correctly installed. Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.Code:adb devices
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into the bootloader (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.Code:fastboot devices
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
[SIZE=+1]Quick Tips[/SIZE]
How to boot into the bootloader:
Power off your device. Once it's powered off hold power + volume down and the phone will boot into the bootloader. You can also use the following adb command:
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the bootloader directly from Android (root required).Code:adb reboot bootloader
How to boot into recovery:
Boot into the bootloader (see above), use the volume keys to scroll through the options and use the power button to select the recovery mode option. You can also use the following adb command:
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the recovery directly from Android (root required).Code:adb reboot recovery
[SIZE=+1]Index[/SIZE]
- How To Unlock Your Bootloader
- How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
- How To Decrypt Your Data Partition
- How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
- How To Make An EFS Backup With TWRP Recovery
- How To Root
- How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
- How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
- How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM
- How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock)
- How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock But Leaving Internal Storage Intact)
[SIZE=+1]1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader[/SIZE]
- Go into Settings/About Phone, scroll down and click on ?build number? continuously until you see a toast notification telling you that you've enabled Developer Options. Go back to your Settings menu and enter Developer Options, scroll down and click on the ?Enable OEM Unlock? checkbox, also make sure you enable USB Debugging while you're in the Developer Options menu.
- Power off your phone then boot into the bootloader (power + volume down).
- Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
- Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
- Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly. - Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
This will erase all user data from the device!Code:fastboot oem unlock
- You should now see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to confirm if you're sure you want to go ahead.
- Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:fastboot reboot - Allow everything to go ahead and once finished you can disconnect your usb cable.
Important: do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see section 10 of this guide for full instructions on how to return to stock.
[SIZE=+1]2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1). Please read FAQ #7 if using TWRP 3.0.2-1 or 3.0.2-2.
- Download TWRP Recovery onto your PC.
- Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity (where possible).
- Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
- Power off your phone then boot into the bootloader (power + volume down).
- Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter this command:
Code:fastboot flash recovery filename.img
(The recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
- Use the volume keys to scroll and power key to select the Reboot Bootloader option. Once the phone has booted back into the bootloader, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to boot into your newly flashed recovery. It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable. If using Nougat 7.0 or newer, you must now boot directly into TWRP and flash SuperSU (or your preferred root alternative) so that TWRP will persist between reboots.
Do not flash the version of SuperSU that TWRP offers to flash for you in order to give you root, it is not compatible and will cause problems. When you attempt to reboot out of TWRP it will tell you that it's detecting that you don't have root and it will offer to root for you, skip past this.
Some users need a custom recovery for a temporary period, so they live boot the recovery. In this scenario, the custom recovery replaces the stock recovery until a reboot is performed. Place the file in your fastboot folder then enter this command:
Code:fastboot boot filename.img
(The recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
[SIZE=+1]3. How To Decrypt Your Data Partition[/SIZE]
This is no longer necessary as long as you use TWRP 2.8.7.1 or newer
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
TWRP recovery cannot decrypt your data partition at this stage. In order for TWRP to be able to read/write on your data partition (to root or create a nandroid backup) you will need to format it, a format will remove encryption.
- Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
- Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter this command:
Please note: this will erase all user data from the device!Code:fastboot format userdata
- Once the process has completed you can either reboot normally:
Or you can reboot back to the bootloader in order to undertake another task:Code:fastboot reboot
Code:fastboot reboot-bootloader
[SIZE=+1]4. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
Boot TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
[SIZE=+1]5. How To Make An EFS Backup With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
An EFS backup is very important to have, if your EFS partition becomes corrupt you will have no IMEI, and therefore will not be able to use the phone as a phone. Making an EFS backup is insurance against this catastrophic event. Without a backup, restoring your EFS can be extremely difficult or impossible. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
Please read FAQ #7 if using TWRP 3.0.2-1 or 3.0.2-2. Boot into TWRP and select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, make sure only the EFS box is selected, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few seconds. Keep a copy of the backup on your phone and also keep another copy somewhere safe.
[SIZE=+1]6. How To Root[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
- Download the latest root method of your choosing to your phone:
Magisk
SuperSU Stable
SuperSU Service Release (SuperSU beta channel)
Or to root Android Nougat 7.0visit this thread: Use SuperSU 2.78 or newer.
[WIP] Android N Preview
- Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the install menu.
- Navigate to where you have SuperSU stored on your internal storage and select it.
- Swipe to install.
- Once you've installed SuperSU you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.
[SIZE=+1]7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2), vendor.img (section 9).
Installing a ROM is a straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above). Next, install the vendor.img that matches the Google security OTA that the ROM you want to install is based on. Find the vendor.img inside the factory images provided by Google then flash this file with fastboot (section 9).
- Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device.
- Boot into your custom recovery.
- Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
- Perform a Factory Reset.
- Select advanced wipe.
- Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
- Swipe to wipe.
- Install the ROM.
- Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
- Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your sd card and select it.
- Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs. - You will also need to install the appropriate gapps package directly after installing the ROM.
- Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
- Once you've installed all necessary zips you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
[SIZE=+1]8. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
A custom kernel can open up a new level of control over your device, such as overclocking/underclocking, undervolting, changing governors, changing I/O schedulers, adjusting colour calibrations, adjusting sound calibrations, and many other options.
- Download a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
- Check the md5 to verify its integrity.
- Enter TWRP recovery.
- Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
- Navigate to the kernel and select it.
- Swipe to install.
- You'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
Once your phone has booted up you can use a kernel tuning app to change governors, I/O scheduler, clock speed, and other options. Some of the popular kernel apps are Kernel Auditor, EX Kernel Manager, Trickster Mod, No Frills, Kernel Tuner, and many more.
[SIZE=+1]9. How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This method does not wipe your data, so you will keep your apps and settings. You should have no problems, however, if you experience problems you may need to perform a factory reset and flash again. Make a backup first and transfer it to your PC.
- Download the latest build via the appropriate factory images for your model (Nexus 5X/Bullhead) here.
Note: Android 7.1.2 and newer factory images do not contain cache.img. Do not wipe the cache.img for this process when using or moving to Android 7.1.2 or newer. If you have wiped cache.img, download the most recent Android 7.1.1 factory image and flash the cache.img from that zip archive.
- Unzip the bullhead-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\bullhead\).
- Once unzipped you should have a folder named bullhead-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\bullhead\images\:
- bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- Within C:\bullhead\bullhead-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-bullhead-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\bullhead\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\bullhead\images\ you should have the following files:
- android-info.txt
- boot.img
- bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- cache.img
- radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- recovery.img
- system.img
- userdata.img
- vendor.img
- Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
- Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:fastboot flash bootloader C:\bullhead\images\bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img fastboot reboot-bootloader fastboot flash radio C:\bullhead\images\radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img fastboot reboot-bootloader fastboot flash boot C:\bullhead\images\boot.img fastboot erase cache fastboot flash cache C:\bullhead\images\cache.img fastboot flash recovery C:\bullhead\images\recovery.img fastboot flash system C:\bullhead\images\system.img fastboot flash vendor C:\bullhead\images\vendor.img
You can skip flashing the recovery if you wish, but even if you do the stock recovery may be patched on the first boot anyway. So you'll need to flash TWRP and SuperSU again if you need/want those, as well as any other system modifications you may have had.
- You'll have to flash SuperSU again now, plus add any mods that you previously had.
[SIZE=+1]10. How To Flash The Factory Images (And Return To Stock)[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1).
This section will explain how to return the phone to be like it was when it came out of the box. This will wipe everything from the phone. If you wish to flash the factory images without wiping your personal data from the internal storage please move on to the next section.
Note: Android 7.1.2 and newer factory images do not contain cache.img. Do not wipe the cache.img for this process when using or moving to Android 7.1.2 or newer. If you have wiped cache.img, download the most recent Android 7.1.1 factory image and flash the cache.img from that zip archive.
- Go to Settings/Backup & Reset and perform a factory data reset. This will remove all of your user data from the device (apps, settings, photos, music, etc).
- Download the appropriate factory images for your model here.
- Unzip the bullhead-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\bullhead\).
- Once unzipped you should have a folder named bullhead-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\bullhead\images\:
- bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- Within C:\bullhead\bullhead-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-bullhead-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\bullhead\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\bullhead\images\ you should have the following files:
- android-info.txt
- boot.img
- bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- cache.img
- radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- recovery.img
- system.img
- userdata.img
- vendor.img
- Boot into the bootloader and connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
- Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Code:fastboot flash bootloader C:\bullhead\images\bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img fastboot reboot-bootloader fastboot flash radio C:\bullhead\images\radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img fastboot reboot-bootloader fastboot flash boot C:\bullhead\images\boot.img fastboot erase cache fastboot flash cache C:\bullhead\images\cache.img fastboot flash recovery C:\bullhead\images\recovery.img fastboot flash system C:\bullhead\images\system.img fastboot flash vendor C:\bullhead\images\vendor.img
If you wish to you can also relock the bootloader with this command:
(This command will wipe all user data from the device)Code:fastboot oem lock
Important: do not lock the bootloader unless you have first flashed the stock images. Locking the bootloader while you have a custom recovery installed can result in a brick. Please also note that the locking procedure will wipe all data on an encrypted device.
Once all commands/flashes are complete you can reboot the device:
Code:fastboot reboot
[SIZE=+1]11. How To Flash The Factory Images (Return To Stock But Leaving Internal Storage Intact)[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2). Note: Android 7.1.2 and newer factory images do not contain cache.img. Do not wipe the cache.img for this process when using or moving to Android 7.1.2 or newer. If you have wiped cache.img, download the most recent Android 7.1.1 factory image and flash the cache.img from that zip archive.
This section will explain how to return the phone to be like it was when it came out of the box, except it will not wipe any of your personal data (photos, music, etc) from the internal storage.
- Download the appropriate factory images for your model here.
- Unzip the bullhead-xxxxxx-factory-xxxxxxxx (x's replace variables) into a directory on your PC (for this guide we'll use C:\bullhead\).
- Once unzipped you should have a folder named bullhead-xxxxxx (x's replace variables). Open it and move the following files to a new directory named C:\bullhead\images\:
- bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- Within C:\bullhead\bullhead-xxxxxx\ you'll see another zip archive named image-bullhead-xxxxxx, unzip the contents of that zip into the C:\bullhead\images\ folder we created before. Now within C:\bullhead\images\ you should have the following files:
- android-info.txt
- boot.img
- bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- cache.img
- radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img
- recovery.img
- system.img
- userdata.img
- vendor.img
- Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the wipe menu, select advanced wipe, check only the data box and swipe to wipe.
- Go to the TWRP main menu and enter the reboot menu, select bootloader. The phone will now boot into the bootloader, once it has you can connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
- Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here), enter these commands to flash:
Once all commands/flashes are complete you can reboot the device:Code:fastboot flash bootloader C:\bullhead\images\bootloader-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img fastboot reboot-bootloader fastboot flash radio C:\bullhead\images\radio-bullhead-bullhead-xx.xx.img fastboot reboot-bootloader fastboot flash boot C:\bullhead\images\boot.img fastboot erase cache fastboot flash cache C:\bullhead\images\cache.img fastboot flash recovery C:\bullhead\images\recovery.img fastboot flash system C:\bullhead\images\system.img fastboot flash vendor C:\bullhead\images\vendor.img
Code:fastboot reboot
FAQ can be found in post #2!
Donate To Me45[size=+1]Frequently Asked Questions[/size]
1. How do I boot into the bootloader?
Power off your device. Once it's powered off hold power + volume down and the phone will boot into the bootloader. You can also use the following adb command:
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the bootloader directly from Android (root required).Code:adb reboot bootloader
2. How do I boot into recovery?
Boot into the bootloader (see above), use the volume keys to scroll through the options and use the power button to select the recovery mode option. You can also use the following adb command:
You can also use an app called Quick Boot to boot into the recovery directly from Android (root required).Code:adb reboot recovery
3. When issuing the fastboot flashing unlock command it doesn't work, I only get a list of possible commands. What's going on?
This is usually due to having an outdated adb/fastboot setup. If you installed adb/fastboot by any means other than via the Android SDK this is probably the cause. Visit the prerequisites section in the beginning of this guide to properly install adb/fastboot and ensure that it's up to date.
4. How do I take an OTA or update if I have root or other system modifications on the stock ROM?
You can't take an OTA update while you have root or any system modifications. You'd need to use fastboot to flash the system, boot, and recovery images. It's much easier to just flash the newer build with fastboot, see section 9 of this guide for full instructions.
5. Does taking an OTA update wipe my user data?
No, it doesn't.
6. Do I need to make an EFS backup?
Absolutely yes. An EFS backup is extremely important. If your EFS partition becomes corrupt, your IMEI will disappear and you will not be able to use the phone as a phone. Without a backup it can be extremely difficult (or impossible) to restore your EFS. See the next question for an EFS backup related issue and solution.
7. I have a bootloop after restoring my EFS backup in TWRP 3.0.2-1. What can I do?
TWRP 3.0.2-1 and 3.0.2-2 are the first official TWRP releases with Nougat 7.0 or newer compatibility. Unfortunately, there are separate bugs affecting TWRP 3.0.2-1 and 3.0.2-2. A member of the TWRP development team details these issues right here. This link redirects to a thread in the Nexus 6P forums but also applies to the Nexus 5X. Read the original post of that same thread to learn how to resolve this EFS restore bootloop. You must use ADB and the phone must be booted in TWRP to resolve this issue. These ADB commands work on the Nexus 5X and 6P.
8. Can I flash just the xxxxxx.img from the factory image without losing my data?
Flashing userdata.img will format your entire phone (personal data including SMS/MMS, pictures, downloaded files, etc). You can flash any combination of these partitions (boot, system, vendor, radio, or bootloader) and this will leave your personal data intact. However, any mods that you have installed into system, vendor, or boot will be overwritten and returned to the default factory image setup when you flash these partitions. Flashing recovery.img or a newer version of your custom recovery will replace your existing recovery.
9. After updating my ROM, I get this message on every boot: "There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer."
This warning indicates a mismatched vendor and system partition. The vendor partition was formerly integrated in the system partition for previous Nexus devices but is now a separate partition that must be flashed for each Google security update. Download a factory image and update your vendor partition using fastboot so that it matches your rom's OS build and monthly security update. If you have a file explorer installed on your phone, you can determine which vendor.img is installed by navigating to /vendor/build.prop and clicking on the build.prop. The specific vendor installed will be a combination of six numbers and letters listed in all capitals (example: NMF26F) in the ro.vendor.build.fingerprint line. These will always match up with the factory image of the same Android build (six digit alphanumeric name) for this device.
Vendor.img is specific to each OTA and contains proprietary binaries for the phone that regularly receive updates to resolve security risks. If you are a custom rom user, make sure that you flash the vendor.img for the Google monthly security update that you are moving to. Be aware that sometimes AOSP roms utilize the AOSP master branch which has a newer Android build than the monthly security update for this device. You will still need to install that month's vendor.img.
The phone will fail to boot if you mismatch the vendor.img with a different Android version. For instance, a 6.0 Marshmallow vendor.img will not allow your phone to boot on 7.0 Nougat. The vendor.img is typically not included in the custom rom zip but is often available as a separate download in the custom rom thread's first post.20Here is the modified boot image for MMB29K
bullhead-mmb29k-mboot.zip (tested working)
The boot image has the following modifications per Chainfires instructions, just like the modified mdb08i boot image:
- patched sepolicy
- disabled dmverity
- disabled forceencrypt
This is for system root.10Here are modified boot images for MDB08L & MDB08M & MMB29K
bullhead-mdb08l-mboot.zip (tested working)
bullhead-mdb08m-mboot.zip (tested working)
bullhead-mmb29k-mboot.zip (tested working)
These boot images have the following modifications per Chainfires instructions, just like the modified mdb08i boot image:
- patched sepolicy
- disabled dmverity
- disabled forceencrypt7Updated 2015/12/23!
Updated:
I've edited the guide to include separate sections for systemless root and traditional root. I'll also be adding some extra information for updating and flashing the factory images soon. If I've missed any of the posts by @reddv1 that contain modified boot.img's please let me know and I'll add them to the traditional root section.
EDIT: Extra sections for updating and flashing factory images have been added, plus a section on creating an EFS backup. I've also added an FAQ in the second post.
