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[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
Yeah definitely, a bootloop isn't that bad...

What led to this issue? Any attempts to flash something, installed anything new? Are you rooted, custom recovery?

A factory reset should help as last resort (from recovery), you can wipe cache before or/and download the latest OOS version to flash via recovery, you need to transfer it from your computer to the phone of course...
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
You just flash the last rom you have installed and u r good to go.

If you want to flash a different Rom then you need to follow some extra steps.

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
not exactly a newb, coming from a oneplus x. just ordered my 3t 13 hours ago, so it'll be here soon.

is OOS beta not rootable with magisk? i need safetynet.

im looking through the roms but it seems like the community is in hell until oreo goes stable.

main requirements for my rom are swift black substratum, daily driver stable, and magisk root.

idk what to install. im thinking freedomOS, but it seems a bit complicated to install since i've never used aroma before. never really needed it, anyways.

nougat roms seem pretty dead at this point. id love to move to oreo but they'll eat my battery like on my opx.

last question is this is my first device without an sd card reader, and i'm usually one to keep my media on a separate card. do i want to use an otg sd reader? will that be bad for scanning music if i remove it to charge? i use about 32gb for emergency rom zip, videos, and music. i got the 64gb 3t, so storage i assume will be limited. i don't use a lot of apps. just what i need. messenger lite, substratum, magisk, chrome, whatever's on micro gapps. might even switch to microg if i can.

so i guess i'm asking what rom i should use for a starter on this device. i'm not new to rom hopping, but some of these look really complicated/buggy.

tl;dr:

-what rom should i install

-do i use an otg microsd reader for music or just live with the storage
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] alfick3:
Hello. I just bought a 128 GB OP3T for my wife off Swappa (to replace her cheapie Alcatel Fierce 4 from MetroPCS that was stolen). I'm trying to sort through all the various stuff for this phone and noticed two TWRP recoveries; the official version and then a bluspark version. What are the differences? Do both/neither/one or the other work with Oreo? On past devices I've used (original Moto G 2013 and Nexus 5X) I've had no issues using the official TWRP so I'm curious which is more recommended. Or is the recommendation just to leave the stock OOS recovery on it? At this point, I will probably just leave her phone stock (I am also planning on getting myself one probably in February after I get my tax refund and I will more than likely mod that one since I like to play :D ). Anyway, thanks in advance.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
If you plan to root, then you will need specific recovery compatible to OREO.

If you plan to go ahead, then there are some guides to follow, like unlock Bootloader etc

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] alfick3:
Well thanks. I do understand about needing a compatible recovery for Oreo; that is part of what I was asking.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] seabro01:
Use BluSpark Oreo compatible TWRP. Never had any issues.

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You can root OOS Beta with Magisk.

OOS or FreedomOS (based on OOS) with custom kernel are the best options for battery life and stability. I've been on Beta 19 with Flash Kernel, latest Magisk and AKT battery profile. Battery life has been quite good and haven't had any stability issues. Swift black and Ozone works for theming.

FreedomOS isn't any more difficult to flash than other ROMs. You just need a Oreo compatible TWRP like the latest BluSpark version. Aroma installer gives you options for what you want to install. Just clean flash Freedom OS version you want (based on official or Beta), optional custom kernel and latest Magisk. Don't reboot before flashing Magisk.

64 GB internal storage should be fine. OTG reader is an option but I prefer to keep videos and music on device and cloud for convenience. I keep a bunch of my favorite music and movies on cloud services. Also use some streaming services for Music.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
ah, thanks! my issue with storage is i have a 32gb sd card in my opx and im pushing that real close. the phone has 16gb i think, and thats nearly eaten. so i guess i should be good! ill probably keep my music local since i have a low data cap so i don't like to stream. most of my music comes from cds and bandcamp, anyways.

if oos is a simple magisk root, ill do that. no sense going with freedom. is there a guide on flashing the beta with magisk and where can i get the battery profile? i'm used to the rom page giving me specific gapps and i've never done a battery profile before.

i assume it's just flash beta, kernel, battery, gapps, magisk, reboot?

not sure where to download the beta zip, either. i think my phone will ship with an oreo beta, so i should OTA to update to the latest bootloader, then oem unlock and install blue spark? i'm not even sure how to go about unlocking the bootloader on the latest beta, or if it changes at all.

edited: ok i found the sd821 akt profiles, its in an app form for 1.6

im going to try stable oreo, as in the OTA one. idk how magisk will affect it, though or how to update after that, but i'll probably just flash the new one when it comes to it.

i found the stable and beta zips, gapps, and kernel. thanks!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] seabro01:
OOS is the way to go if you want a near stock ROM with some extra features. You can get the official and beta zips from OP's 3T download page or the xda thread.

In TWRP you'll want to flash OOS zip, kernel and Magisk. No need to flash any Gapps.

The steps for unlocking the bootloader don't change. You can update to OOS 5.0 then unlock bootloader, flash kernel you want (recommend Flash or Boeffla) and latest Magisk. If you want to try beta later on you can flash full beta zip with kernel and Magisk.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
i accidentally downloaded both, i can just try beta anyways. ok, so no gapps. thats good! i mostly go for a stock aosp or aospe rom, so OOS sounds nice since i add all the features i need myself through apps and themes. stock android works as a framework built around apps. im gonna use flash kernel cause you use it. i usually use a kernel to keep an old phone running like new *cough* galaxy s3 *cough*, so i don't ask a lot of it. akt profiles look sweet, what profile do you use? i got the apk from the xda thread for 1.6 so i'll just install whatever you use.

i wonder if i can get OTAs with magisk. if not i can just flash it. no real issue there.

tl;dr:

- probably gonna go with stable because beta has the occasional bug i do not want

- flash kernel if theres no reason to go with boeffla over flash.

-what akp profile do you use? and do you use the 1.6 apk?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] seabro01:
I've been using project XANA balanced profile since I can still get very good battery life without the lag on the more conservative battery profiles.

You can still get the OTA but the OTA zip will download and then install and replace TWRP with stock recovery. I've always waited for the full update zip and clean flashed OOS, kernel and Magisk.

Both are good kernels. Boeffla has some extra features but I've been using Flash since it was the first to offer Oreo kernel. Haven't had any issues with Flash on official OOS or beta.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
ill check out the differences then. no sense losing extra features.

ye i always clean flash for updates and rom hops. just makes it easier on me. id rather not lose twrp cause i need it for magisk, but ye i guess ive never had otas when downloading roms anyways, just weird cause its stock lol.

edit: ima go with flash kernel because i want to use kernel aduitor. boeffla requires a specific app to tweak, and if i decide to i'd rather use a more open solution.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
You don't have to tweak anything to Boeffla kernel. Only if you require any special sound/color presets or underclocking.

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
ye thats what i was thinking, i wouldnt mess with flash either since its specifically tweaked for my device.

if i DID find a need to edit, i'd prefer to use aduitor, though.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] redpoint73:
Either are compatible with Oreo, provided you use the right version. blu_spark v8.54 or later, and "official" TWRP 3.2 or later. Current/latest version of either, is probably the best way to go.

blu_spark is more tailored for our device, and therefore recommended. It also has Oreo compatibility a good time before "official" TWRP did. TWRP 3.2.0.0 had some folks complaining about some bugs. Not sure if they have been sorted out with 3.2.1.0 or not.

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AROMA is the opposite of complicated. When you flash the ROM, the AROMA installer will simply show you a series of options, and you just pick what you want. Such as what Google Apps or system apps you want to remove (if any). Magisk or SuperSU, etc. It's mindless, and a grade schooler can probably do it. There is zero learning curve, and it will probably take you all of 3 minutes to go through the various AROMA options on FreedomOS (unless you want to sit and study each and every choice in depth - if so them maybe few more minutes!).

Sure, you don't "need" AROMA, as most (if not all) the things that are tailored in AROMA, can be done manually by the user, after the fact. But it can be a big time saver, and a really slick way for devs to offer you some common customizations choices. AROMA is certainly not a "need". But on the other hand, I certainly wouldn't avoid a ROM just because it has AROMA.

Not necessarily. Stock Oreo OOS works fine for me, with battery life very comparable to Nougat (no noticeable difference). I know some folks have had battery drain issues with Oreo. Personal usage patterns and other variables will mean that battery life will always vary greatly from one user to another. So you don't really know, until you try. Going to Oreo is fully reversible, so there is little or no risk in trying.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Nikos_s3:
Is anyone having problems with blurry contact photos? Since latest update of google contacts, photos look blurry , even if you click on them , so as to be downloaded in full analysis. Tried and cleared contacts storage , with no luck. Any ideas?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
got my device in today! unlocked bootloader, tried to flash the latest stable oreo branch and root with magisk and have blu spart kernel. i had problems and had to switch my file system to ext4.

twrp has issues where if i install anything, i get a black screen and white led on boot.

i cannot root with magisk 14 or flash blu spark kernel with blu spark twrp.

if i flash the oreo firmware, i get the black screen and led but it reboots fine.

i'm extremely confused right now. not sure what to do.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
Can u flash anything from TWRP?

If yes, then probably you didn't flash the correct Magisk.

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
i'm using magisk 14. i can flash freedomOS which im using now with addons in aroma and everything.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
It's written everywhere that for OREO you need Magisk 14.3 or newer.

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] CwalkPinoy:
THANK YOU

ill see if i can flash it then! freedom os is cool but i really want my kernel cause battery is abysmal so far.

it was weird to see it not boot loop but rather crash DURING the flash. never had that happen before.

edit: tried flashing stable, it gave me the white led before it even got to magisk. going back to freedomos with blu_spark for a bit to try that out.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
Has anyone tried Wakeblock at stock OOS 5.0 ?

It doesn't work for me, as I get an error about framework: PATCHING SMALI CODE FAILED.

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] mikle85:
HI. i just get to try to fix this one. sorry for the late reply. ok i bought the phone as is, i don't know what led to this. someone messed with the motherboard as bolts are missing. ok i went to the unbrick tutorial and the phone was recognized as 'QUSB_BULK' instead of 'QHUSB_BULK' is that mean anything? after that my win10 recognized it as 'Qualcomm HS-USB QDloader 9008(com3)' without installing the drivers.

Update: it has worked i'm in the system now. just doesn't find any wifi signal.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] mikle85:
In theory, if i check my OOS version and install the right modem for that version the mobile network and wifi should work? or when i install a new version of official OOS is it installs the right modem too?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] mister_meet:
Question :- What if I flash a kernel like ElemantalX, Franco etc. On an open beta ROM (Oreo). Would they support it and work fine?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Uumas:
OOS includes the modem
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Primokorn:
No Happy New Year messages here?!? :)

Happy New Year!!!!!

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Is there a (good) security reason to re-lock the bootloader if data are already encrypted.

If we flash a new recovery or firmware, data are still protected and they have to be wiped to boot the device. Is it correct?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
Yes data would be safe when encrypted, even when bootloader is unlocked, locking the bootloader is only to prevent someone else (thief or whoever) from booting / modifying or reflashing the device to make any use of it, I'd say... There could be more to it I cannot think of atm
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] xanthrax:
Well not really, data encryption can be still somehow bypassed

https://www.howtogeek.com/142502/ht...-of-unlocking-your-android-phones-bootloader/ apparently
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Primokorn:
My thread model doesn't cover such attacks lol

Thanks for the link!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] eLcTrOn:
Hello guys 2 questions please

1- i'm trying to install twrp-3.2.1-x_blu_spark_v8.61-op3_op3t installation goes fine and i can boot into twrp recovery

but if i boot to oxygenOS and reboot to recovery i lose twrp and find stock recovery instead ..

2- what is the latest working version of this magisk module "Ad-Free and Background Playback-Enabled "

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/themes/ad-free-background-playback-enabled-t3571106

i have this one iYTBP 12.21.57 arm64-Magisk.zip , any newer version i try is not working .

can u please provide link to lateset one confirmed to be working on oneplus3t

my device info

Oneplus 3t

OxygenOS Open beta 21

twrp-3.1.1-x_blu_spark_v8.52

Magisk 15.3

Thanks
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] BillGoss:
Stock OOS will always restore the stock recovery on boot unless you:

- use a patched boot image (https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/ho...-force-encryption-op3t-t3688748/post74155053)

- use a custom kernel, or

- install root.

So, in your case, flash Magisk in TWRP before rebooting the system and all should be fine.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] angadsingh97:
Does anyone have a link to the thread for the Dirty Unicorns Oreo release candidate for the 3/3T? Or is it not out yet?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] seabro01:
https://plus.google.com/+AlexCruz/posts/XM4tbvw4ZyZ
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
Same configuration here, except I use a custom kernel...

Latest iYTBP version attached as screenshot, just go to the official thread and download the latest Magisk Module from post 2, no issues here..
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] busybb:
Q: Restoring a Google Drive Backup after factory reset-White Screen

Hello,

Complete novice! so please excuse my lack of knowledge. I have the exact problem as this https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/help/note-8-white-screen-restoring-t3668579/post75247403#post75247403

However I am using a OnePlus 3T - so it would seem an issue with google or android?

It got run over on Christmas day! Fortunately my google drive account had a back up from the same day. Insurance company sent phone back repaired and factory reset. When I select restore data from an old phone and see and select the relevant backup (I only have one backup), it goes to black screen and sometimes switches to white screen (just like image and video in original post in link above ). Its non-responsive and can only force a restart.

Trying to restore update via wifi. I am particularly after app data, such as voice recordings and sms messages. It has really important data relating to my family members health and special needs- so very desperate to try and recover.

Many thanks for any help available.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] BillGoss:
Was the dead phone on the same OS version as the new one?

You might want to do an as new install on your new phone but don't bother with setting everything up, update the system, do a factory reset and then restore from the backup.

I believe that the Google restore won't work if the backup was from a newer OS version than what the phone is running.

"Android’s backup and restore system still isn't robust enough. You can't restore a backup from a newer Android version" http://www.androidpolice.com/2018/0...rdable-flagship-ai-smarts-ready-take-oneplus/
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] angadsingh97:
Hi, I'm using the latest build of OmniRom on my 3T. I just had an unexpected shutdown at 20%, while I was asleep. I would like to know what caused the shutdown. How do I take a log of the battery stats? I installed BetterBatteryStats, but it obviously isn't able to show me anything from before it was installed. I'd really like to know why the phone shut down. Any suggestions are welcome.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
Hello, all! I bought a used 3T and just got it today. It's already rooted and bootloader unlocked. I'm not new to flashing, but it's been a long time since I've done any of this stuff. Is there a decent guide for flashing a custom recovery? That's all I really have left to do before I can get into ROMs. The phone came with open beta 20 installed.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
That's something every oneplus 3(t) should have read once... Even the bootloader is already unlocked but there's still much more valuable information in it...

https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...wrp-root-nandroid-efs-backup-and-more.475142/

Flashing a ROM is always the same game, go to TWRP's wipe option choose "advanced wipe" and wipe all but internal storage, now flash ROM & GApps, kernel, root...

Just be careful with OOS, this device has DM-verity flag enabled (check the linked post)!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
Thanks for the link. I don't plan on staying on OOS. Do I still need to do the DM-verity stuff if I'm already rooted?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
It's only important if you plan to update / reflash OOS, dm-verity is a stock kernel security feature, it won't affect you when running a OOS custom kernel or a custom ROM, check the link for more information...
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
So I'm running a ROM now without issue, but just realized I lost root. Is it possible to get root back by wiping and flashing the ROM, gapps, and magisk?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] angadsingh97:
I think you should be fine just flashing Magisk alone.:svetius:
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
Oh, really? Without a wipe?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] angadsingh97:
Yes. if you've only flashed the ROM+gapps so far, you're good to go.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
My bad, should've explained more. I'm already using the ROM. Downloading apps and everything now.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
Anyways, just flash Magisk or SuperSU from twrp, wiping cache and Dalvik /ART cache doesn't hurt but it's not necessary... You can make a backup with TWRP, just to be safe, in case something is wrong you can restore it...
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
Thank you both!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] RASTAVIPER:
If you already have root, then it means that you already have a custom recovery.

Right?

Unleashed by my rooted OP3T in 8.0
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
The person I bought it from said it was both bootloader unlocked and rooted already, but it was only the former. Anyway, got everything sorted now.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Rhodesgod:
is this possible to add call recording option to OOS with editing build.prop ?

i tried on ob20 but no luck...

anyway to add it ?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] eLcTrOn:
Thanks a lot , as you said , i flashed Magisk right after flashing TWRP before booting the system .

all good now , thanks :good:

thanks i installed the one included in Magisk repo and works great ,

now i'm lateset version , thanks :good:
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] redpoint73:
I know you've sorted it out already, but just FYI: lots of custom ROMs nowadays come unrooted, in order for the user to pick their preferred root method, SuperSU versus Magisk.

You can root anytime, without having to flash the ROM again. As mentioned, wiping cache and Dalvik never hurts, and even recommended.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nsnsmj:
Thanks!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Envy-X:
I'm on 5.0.1. I'm sure youve heard this issue before. Why's the mic so **** and how can I fix it? I don't wanna hold the phone right next to my mouth every time I speak. I'm rooted if that helps. (OP3T)
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
If you're taking about the incall volume it's a known issue on many phones and unfortunately also the op3(t) has it, almost certainly you got too much dust, dirt and particles inside the earpiece, it just happens over time if you use the device a lot for phoning (especially pressing it against your sweaty skin in combination with makeup is a great way to speed up the process - not saying you use makeup but you catch my thoughts most likely :laugh: lol)

Some had success by pulling duct tape on the speaker grill in front of the earpiece, gently rub it tight with your fingernails and carefully remove it, some of the dirt will stick to the tape - repeat the process a few times...

If that doesn't help check your warranty and let oneplus fix it, otherwise search youtube or/and Google how to disassemble the device to clean the earpiece or go to one of these shops that offer repair, they'll do it too...
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] kalyanrebba:
Begineer question :

Currently I'm on one plus 3T official oreo update

I.e. Oxygen os 5.0.1 and oreo 8.0.0 .

I just want root my device and after that I don't want use any custom rom except this stock original .

Can anybody provide me link of the thread consist of step by step procedure .

And updated links for oreo.

Thanks
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] BillGoss:
You'll find a good guide here: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/q-a-the-ultimate-oneplus-3-guide-solutions-e-t-c.448097/

I'd use Blu Spark 8.61 TWRP as the custom recovery which you can download from here: https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3/oneplus-3--3t-cross-device-development/kernel-t3404970/post67463496

And I'd root with Magisk 15.3 which you can get here: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445/post68966662
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Sam Nakamura:
Besides the valuable information already given this is a very good read:

https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...wrp-root-nandroid-efs-backup-and-more.475142/