Need a little help, please ....

[C.Hatfield]

I rebooted in to recovery (B partition) from custom ROM , ran Migrator Magisk module twice (as directions say-second run does FDR), booted into A partition of my Pixel XLto flash new ROM and for some reason EVERYTHING is encrpyted (do not have screen lock or pin applied) ..... I remember seeing something like this when I first got the device but cant recall how to deal with it.

Every attempt to adb sideload, adb push , etc not working ....

 

[Homeboy76]

I rebooted in to recovery (B partition) from custom ROM , ran Migrator Magisk module twice (as directions say-second run does FDR), booted into A partition of my Pixel XLto flash new ROM and for some reason EVERYTHING is encrpyted (do not have screen lock or pin applied) ..... I remember seeing something like this when I first got the device but cant recall how to deal with it.

Every attempt to adb sideload, adb push , etc not working ....

So, I take it you were trying to 'migrate' to another ROM?
My suggestion is this, use this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-9-0-pie-unlock-t3825866/
- Start fresh
- Do #4 'wipe data'

 

[C.Hatfield]

was just using the magisk migrator module - it backed up all my files on 1st run, then 2nd run it did FDR .... I would REALLY prefer not wiping my internal/sdcard ..... everything is still there but encrypted, unusable for the moment - hoping there is a workaround bc Ihave sooo much data that I havent backed up externally/cloud for a month or 3 .... got nothing I can boot from as well as no access to ALL the tons of stuff stored on my phone to flash .... was thinking to use Factory image but removing the [-w] from the bat file ..... would that work to keep my data integrity ?

 

[C.Hatfield]

Honestly, im wondering how things got encrypted when the process (xc for what im unsure the mod did extra besides FDR) is practically, if not identical, to the normal protocol for wiping>flashing for PIXEL XL

 

[Homeboy76]

was just using the magisk migrator module - it backed up all my files on 1st run, then 2nd run it did FDR .... I would REALLY prefer not wiping my internal/sdcard ..... everything is still there but encrypted, unusable for the moment - hoping there is a workaround bc Ihave sooo much data that I havent backed up externally/cloud for a month or 3 .... got nothing I can boot from as well as no access to ALL the tons of stuff stored on my phone to flash .... was thinking to use Factory image but removing the [-w] from the bat file ..... would that work to keep my data integrity ?

...would that work to keep my data integrity ? Yes

 

[C.Hatfield]

will the modded flash-all.bat actually work with all the contents of the internal drive being encrypted?

I only ask bc of all the research Ive been doing for the last 4 hours, I had no idea that the current TWRP [3.2.3.1] made decryption on PIe possible .... I not ref to the PIN/lockscreen/Fingerprint decrypt either > more like decrypting the System partition like with Shamu/N6

**Also** found this during my harried research:
Encrypting does not completely delete the files, but the factory reset process gets rid of the encryption key. As a result, the device has no way it can decrypt the files and, therefore, makes data recovery extremely difficult.

 

[Homeboy76]

will the modded flash-all.bat actually work with all the contents of the internal drive being encrypted?

I only ask bc of all the research Ive been doing for the last 4 hours, I had no idea that the current TWRP [3.2.3.1] made decryption on PIe possible .... I not ref to the PIN/lockscreen/Fingerprint decrypt either > more like decrypting the System partition like with Shamu/N6

**Also** found this during my harried research:
Encrypting does not completely delete the files, but the factory reset process gets rid of the encryption key. As a result, the device has no way it can decrypt the files and, therefore, makes data recovery extremely difficult.

Yes!
Yes, twrp-3.2.3-1 decrypts.
"**Also** found this during my harried research:
Encrypting does not completely delete the files, but the factory reset process gets rid of the encryption key. As a result, the device has no way it can decrypt the files and, therefore, makes data recovery extremely difficult."
Where did you find that? Link please.

 

[C.Hatfield]

Homeboy76 -

Very much appreciate the feedback !! This is the longest downtime I've experienced, likely-ever but I just couldn't make another move until I was certain it was the correct one.

Here is the link where I found the above info you asked about:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/149219/android-decrypt-sd-card-after-factory-reset?rq=1

 

[Homeboy76]

Homeboy76 -

Very much appreciate the feedback !! This is the longest downtime I've experienced, likely-ever but I just couldn't make another move until I was certain it was the correct one.

Here is the link where I found the above info you asked about:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/149219/android-decrypt-sd-card-after-factory-reset?rq=1

Edit: Wrong link, it happens.

 

[C.Hatfield]

this is what it shows me:

It is in the default factory reset state ( like a new device ). You can't decrypt the device even if you wish to as the encryption password (generated from a combination of user lock screen PIN and encryption algorithm ) is lost

From Android's Factory Reset Does Not Wipe Your Data: Here's The Solution

Encrypting does not completely delete the files, but the factory reset process gets rid of the encryption key. As a result, the device has no way it can decrypt the files and, therefore, makes data recovery extremely difficult.

 

[Homeboy76]

this is what it shows me:

It is in the default factory reset state ( like a new device ). You can't decrypt the device even if you wish to as the encryption password (generated from a combination of user lock screen PIN and encryption algorithm ) is lost

From Android's Factory Reset Does Not Wipe Your Data: Here's The Solution

Encrypting does not completely delete the files, but the factory reset process gets rid of the encryption key. As a result, the device has no way it can decrypt the files and, therefore, makes data recovery extremely difficult.

Yes, if you use this url: https://www.techtimes.com/amp/artic...oes-not-wipe-your-data-heres-the-solution.htm but that is not the url that was in your previous post. This is, https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/149219/android-decrypt-sd-card-after-factory-reset?rq=1

I think it is out dated: Android's Factory Reset Does Not Wipe Your Data: Here's The Solution By Anu Passary | May 27, 2015 11:07 PM EDT

 

[C.Hatfield]

hey homeboy76 tried the flash-all bat [-w removed] and the process went through w/o any issues but it immediately rebooted itself and within 30 seconds landed on the stock recovery & it said file may be corrrupt, TRY AGAIN or FDR ....

Do I have any other recourse to save my 100 GBs of data ??? or do I onlly have the unmoddded flash-all -w to do at this point ?

 

[Homeboy76]

hey homeboy76 tried the flash-all bat [-w removed] and the process went through w/o any issues but it immediately rebooted itself and within 30 seconds landed on the stock recovery & it said file may be corrrupt, TRY AGAIN or FDR ....

Do I have any other recourse to save my 100 GBs of data ??? or do I onlly have the unmoddded flash-all -w to do at this point ?

Did you check the SHA256 of the March 2019 factory image?
I don't think it would hurt to try again. If it doesn't work you can try FDR or flash-all with [ -w] both will erase your internal storage.

 

[C.Hatfield]

Did you check the SHA256 of the March 2019 factory image?
I don't think it would hurt to try again. If it doesn't work you can try FDR or flash-all with [ -w] both will erase your internal storage.

Soooo, check this out .... I finally got a flash-all {no -w] to work and my phone booted - buuuuut it is STILL ENCRYPTED .... opening the root//file explorer I was horrified to see that everything is still encrypted .... it's soooo bizarre. apps from PS are restoring but I cannot get screenshots to save nor can I move any files from my laptop to my Pixel Xl. I wanted screeenshots so bad to show/post this bizarreness but -no- ....
I havent tried to boot into recovery yet or anything else .... so I dont even have root to look any deeper into the partitions. I was wondering if Titanium Backup would run and populate with proper app names, etc

Any more ideas from this unprecedented point bro >? BTW, the SHA256 was good/clean/proper.

BTW, when you flash a factory image, which facking partition (A or B) -should it- be flashed to or flashed "from" - I've let myself get quite confused >???? I have researched & read sooo much, my brain hurts (& is literally fried) .... I figured I would ask you so I could possibly get some firsthand clarification.

 

[Homeboy76]

Soooo, check this out .... I finally got a flash-all {no -w] to work and my phone booted - buuuuut it is STILL ENCRYPTED .... opening the root//file explorer I was horrified to see that everything is still encrypted .... it's soooo bizarre. apps from PS are restoring but I cannot get screenshots to save nor can I move any files from my laptop to my Pixel Xl. I wanted screeenshots so bad to show/post this bizarreness but -no- ....
I havent tried to boot into recovery yet or anything else .... so I dont even have root to look any deeper into the partitions. I was wondering if Titanium Backup would run and populate with proper app names, etc

Any more ideas from this unprecedented point bro >? BTW, the SHA256 was good/clean/proper.

BTW, when you flash a factory image, which facking partition (A or B) -should it- be flashed to or flashed "from" - I've let myself get quite confused >???? I have researched & read sooo much, my brain hurts (& is literally fried) .... I figured I would ask you so I could possibly get some firsthand clarification.

I can't help you with the file encrypted problem. I've never read about anything like the problem you're having with encryption. TB might work. If your files are backed up on your computer, FDR.

 

[VR25]

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79273902&postcount=481

@C.Hatfield, continuing the discussion...

Topics
1) Forced encryption
2) Output of ls /data/misc/vold/*
3) Advanced approach

 

[C.Hatfield]

VR25-

First, I'll start with a sincere Thank You - I know you're busy with school & life, so I appreciate that you take the time to create such beneficial tools like Migrator. Having used Android OS since it's inception, I've learned a whole lot & seen a whole lot buuut not this craziness. I was unable to get any actionable help within the 2 weeks that I held out doing a full FDR ....

alas, I finally relented & did a full FDR with a full on flash-all.bat & ironically, it was only a couple hours before your response. I didn't read the response until now because I was afraid you'd posted an A, B, C unencryption method for me - in a small way, I'm glad it isn't that lol ....

As for the "did you..." questions you asked in Migrator thread, I followed my usual protocol & did not vary at all, except running the Migrator script 2x's before trying to install new ROM.