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[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
blu_spark r83 Nougat

All right crew!

New build is up :highfive:

Because of latest TWRP changes, you'll need to use TWRP 3.2+ or my unified TWRP 3.2.1-x blu_spark v8.61 (recommended).

Any other versions will not have full support for the kernel and the installer.

This is for Nougat OOS only

blu_spark_r83-oos_op5t_092641a.zip

Keep it real, keep it true, keep it blu :highfive:

Keep in mind: I will give no active support for custom ROMs (including OOS based ones).

Meaning, if using anything besides stock and stable OOS don't bother posting about it.

I am only interested on debugging stuff in stock and stable OOS (with logs and reproducible steps to replicate the issue).

Don't spam this thread with LOS or other ROMs stuff like "this don't work, my app doesn't open, etc" or debugging features.

Also don't go spam and bug reporting on ROM threads if using this.

If you like my work, donations are always welcome.

Don't forget to hit thanks and rate the thread nicely, it's free ;)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
blu_spark r84 unified (oreo)

All right crew!

New Oreo build is up :highfive:

Oreo builds are unified, also good to go on 5T Oreo stuff :good:

Because of latest TWRP and Oreo changes, you'll need to use TWRP 3.2+ or my unified TWRP 3.2.1-x blu_spark v8.61 (recommended).

Any other versions may not have full support for the kernel and the installer.

Because of latest Oreo changes, mind that for now on builds will touch system partition.

So if you want to go back to stock just backup boot and system beforehand or dirty flash you ROM zip.

Install process is the same as always: ROM+root solution+kernel zip.

This is for Oreo OOS only.

blu_spark_r84-oos-oreo_op5-op5t_50049b9.zip

Keep it real, keep it true, keep it blu :highfive:

Keep in mind: I will give no active support for custom ROMs (including OOS based ones).

Meaning, if using anything besides stock and stable OOS don't bother posting about it.

I am only interested on debugging stuff in stock and stable OOS (with logs and reproducible steps to replicate the issue).

Don't spam this thread with CM or other ROMs stuff like "this don't work, my app doesn't open, etc" or debugging features.

Custom build isn't compatible with EAS stuff.

Also don't go spam and bug reporting on ROM threads if using this.

No mirrors please

If you like my work, donations are always welcome.

Don't forget to hit thanks and rate the thread nicely, it's free ;)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walkwitmeinhel:
Already flashed and rocking thank you [MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION]
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dreinulldrei:
Thanks eng.stk, testing KCAL.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
[MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION]

and particular order we should flash kernel and root?

root first? or kernel?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] c_86:
Search or read please

Rom. Root. Kernel.

Kernel is ALWAYS last
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
thank you :)

im curious what's the reasoning behind kernel being last?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dreinulldrei:
Technically good reasons that have to do with the changes made to the boot image. You'll probably face issues the other way round.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
Well since magisk started becoming mainstream, when I flashed it before the kernel I had problems with magisk. I ALWAYS flash ROM > gapps > kernel > magisk > mods and haven't ever had kernel related issues ever. I'm a flashaholic too, 2-4 clean flashes a day, testing ROMs for dev friends sometimes. So I wouldn't say this without 100% confidence in my method.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
I agree with this flash order. I am also a flashaholic
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aladin6:
Where can I find "TWRP 3.2+ or my unified TWRP 3.2.1-x blu_spark v8.61" for Nougat?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] laupuy:
in OP5 thread, under download section https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=27656

or search release post: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74809706&postcount=193
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aladin6:
I did not know that TWRP for OP5 is compatible with OP5T.

Thank you for this clarification :).
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 75markus:
look at the filename, when kernel or recovery have "op5_op5t" in filename they will work for both :fingers-crossed:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] amansingh63:
Hi i want to flash this kernel on OOS Beta 1 Oreo . Which version should i download?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hassan_1000:
Yes I also always flash magisk last. I have issues if I flash it before the kernel
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Lossyx:
https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=21949#downloads

Some searching wouldn't hurt..
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dreinulldrei:
[MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION]: Can confirm latest r84 KCAL seems stable. Noticed invoking camera with double POWER ON seems to have issues. Not sure if that is ROM related, though.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
Working good on stable 5.0.1

On op5 tough
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
Nothing to do with kernel.

Sent from my blu_spark'd OP5/5T
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
getting chg_wake_lock wakelocks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
If you search before talking like a noob

That's is charge wakelock
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
well sorry, this is my first 1+ phone and i did a quick search and couldnt find much info

how about fastcg_wake_lock? they are the two top wakelocks i have

also [MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION] any future plans to add work queue power savings?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
Another charger wakelock, those are needed.

If you don't want those, don't charge your phone :cyclops:

I will not add those, not needed.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
ah ok thanks for clarifying :)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] zet0:
I got bootloops with the new Oreo Beta.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
It's just crazy

You mean a new oos version which the kernel made for the older one don't work ? That's surprising

Thanks for the logs too
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] zet0:
I don't want too be disrespectfull, i posted this so others don't make the same mistake.

Unfortionally i don't know how to make a Log with a non booting System.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
ive always believed in flashing root last because of the way it works (plus you can unroot and re-root later if need be)

but that would mean if you upgrade kernel youll need to reapply root again, unless kernel was applied last (im assuming?)

id think there is no real difference
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
True. Anytime I flash a kernel it's always followed by magisk. If I dirty flash to change kernels then I flash magisk again afterwards.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
so going by that logic the only reason people would suggest to flash kernel last is to keep root.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
Here's the thing. When you flash magisk it rewrites the boot image to accommodate it's own set of values so it can work. If you flash the kernel after magisk then the kernel rewrites the boot image and borks magisk.

My logic....when someone flashes a ROM (without a custom kernel) the script flashes the ROM and kernel at the same time. Then if you want to root it you flash magisk last anyways. I don't know why that procedure should change if flashing a custom kernel. Just my 2 cents.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] BigBrosMo:
I thought after flashing a new rom you need to let it boot up first before flashing new kernel. But if youdo that and boot up without magisk first, then TWRP will be gone and you'll need to flash from the computer.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
Magisk doesn't touch TWRP so none of that makes sense. It's only latest magisk versions 15+ that required first boot then a magisk flash. That's a magisk issue and not a ROM/kernel issue.

Edit....ahh see what you're saying about TWRP. That only applies to stock OOS. If you don't flash magisk then the stock recovery will rewrite TWRP. You're correct.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] senpoos:
Did anyone try the latest blu_spark Kernel r84 with Beta 2 ( OB2 ) of Oneplus 5t ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tcat007:
Just tried, OnePlus balls get stuck.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Paz9:
i agree
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walkwitmeinhel:
Flashing wait lol
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] c_86:
Update?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walkwitmeinhel:
I flashed abd got boot loop dont flash
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] c_86:
Thanks for the update. Good to know!!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kaihansen2001:
[MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION] When you, for example, double tap to wake screen (no haptic) and after that you unlock with fingerprint, you still get haptic feedback for FP unlock... is it possible to remove it too?

Using stock 4.7.6 with your lastest kernel (been happenning before this one too).
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
Nope, it creates issues with other haptic events.

It's only for screenoff fpr waking.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Skelett:
Wait compatibility with OB 2 ^^ (If possible)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kaihansen2001:
Ok, Thanks for answer.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ginger709:
Yes, what kernel works with the beta 2?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bmwkeith:
Same here, so I will wait for the dev. to come out with a new version.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Goutham Ganesh:
FFS, scroll back and check, people have reported that r84 doesn't boot on OB2. oof.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
blu_spark r90 unified (oreo)

All right crew!

New Oreo build is up :highfive:

Oreo builds are unified, also good to go on 5T Oreo stuff :good:

Because of latest TWRP and Oreo changes, you'll need to use TWRP 3.2+ or my unified TWRP 3.2.1-x blu_spark v8.61 (recommended).

Any other versions may not have full support for the kernel and the installer.

Also mind that for now on builds will touch system partition (Oreo stuff).

So if you want to go back to stock just backup boot and system beforehand or dirty flash you ROM zip.

Code is tested for OB4/OB2, but also worked on 5.0.1 and OB1.

This is for Oreo OOS only.

blu_spark_r90-oos-oreo_op5-op5t_4b7f25d.zip

Keep it real, keep it true, keep it blu :highfive:

Keep in mind: I will give no active support for custom ROMs (including OOS based ones).

Meaning, if using anything besides stock and stable OOS don't bother posting about it.

I am only interested on debugging stuff in stock and stable OOS (with logs and reproducible steps to replicate the issue).

Don't spam this thread with CM or other ROMs stuff like "this don't work, my app doesn't open, etc" or debugging features.

Custom build isn't compatible with EAS stuff.

Also don't go spam and bug reporting on ROM threads if using this.

No mirrors please

If you like my work, donations are always welcome.

Don't forget to hit thanks and rate the thread nicely, it's free ;)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] HairGel:
Can confirm r90 doesn't stop the OnePlus balls from spinning ;) working with OB2/ Magisk 15.3/ blu_spark r90
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walkwitmeinhel:
Confirmed ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Chaplan:
They spin alright.:o although misaligned with splash logo since OB. LOL at my own nitpicking.

It does stop the bugged minimum frequencies being stuck on 518/806 MHz on both clusters on stock kernel.

OB2 just became usable.:good:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ginger709:
Been chugging along like a champ since yesterday
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] genevois26:
Thanks for the kernel!! Do you have a plan to update to the last kernel release 4.4.112? [MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION]

Enviado desde mi ONEPLUS A5010 mediante Tapatalk
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] freegame619:
Some one please provide a link to the topic of "TWRP 3.2.1-x blu_spark v8.61 ", when I try to search for it, 1+ 3,3t,5,5t kernels are comming up

https://xdaforums.com/sitesearch.php?q=TWRP%203.2.1-x%20blu_spark%20v8.61

Thank you.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
The 5 version works on the 5t
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] freegame619:
Ok, but can you point me to that topic, as I said I searched for it and found only the kernel topics not the recovery once.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
If you go to the op5 thread and click on the downloads link and skim through the list of downloads, about 10 or so down is the TWRP link.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] freegame619:
Thanks for the help and the screen shot, I was searching for it, thought that there was a separate topic for it.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aladin6:
If I want to change to other kernel, I should always go back to stock kernel, right? If so do you please have a link for it?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jmtjr278:
You could just dirty flash your rom since kernel now touches system.

Edited to remove incorrect info
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walkwitmeinhel:
Extract boot.img from your stock ROM and flash through twrp and you are good to goo
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
No

And no

Beginning with Oreo the kernel touch system partition

You have to flash the full rom Zip
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
He said dirty flash the ROM. He is correct.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tcat007:
Not sure if kernel or twrp or operater issue... I did a nandroid backup just before flashing a custom rom (Bluspark TWRP and kernel, ob2 to AquariOS 8.1 rom). Boot-looped so I restored that latest backup. Went fine, but as soon as lockscreen showed up got "phone" fc and auto rebooted to recovery (tried twice). So, tried restoring a previous back up and restored fine. Then I tried the latest backup and it also restored fine. So I'm good, just a little nervous about Bluspark TWRP. Is codeworx more reliable for some reason?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jmtjr278:
Edited my previous post to avoid confusion. Sorry for the incorrect info.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aladin6:
So boot.img is just a solution for Nougat. For Oreo we should dirty flash the ROM then flash the desired kernel, if we are already on a custom kernel.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] iPap:
Wow you gave a kernel out before anyone even got the phone! That's amazing work, congrats.

I used to root and install custom recoveries/ROMs on my old phones but have been stock with my Galaxy S6 for 2 years now. So I forgot about a lot of those stuff.

My OnePlus 5T is on its way so I would really appreciate if someone could possibly post or (even better) send me a guide about installing this kernel. Also I suppose I'll need to root the device right? Can someone please wrap up these useful info and take me out of my blindness?? Thanks much.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cultofluna:
https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5t/ho...k-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592/post74504333
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arjunarora:
Wohoo..! I got. Mine as well.. Liquid smooth and aosip.. I smell awesomeness..

[MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION] thanks for bringing the goodness here..!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kanttii:
Yay thank you! Glad I could help.

I just sideloaded OOS (downloaded after grabbing URL with logcat) with TWRP sideload option and adb sideload, then flashed kernel etc again and it worked great.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
Try magisk instead... Uninstall super su

you should clean flash just in the case
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] samtab37:
I can't boot to system with stock firmware, with your recovery or TWRP BETA...so i can't use my phone :/
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] samtab37:
Ok, when i add Supersu, all is working...i can't use any version of magisk ?

---------- Post added at 21:48 ---------- Previous post was at 21:35 ----------

Ok, the problem also comes from recovery, with Blu_spark, i can not boot ...
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] xabat:
Hi just wanted to say thank you. Your TWRP and kernel works fine so far and I have magisk installed as well.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] samtab37:
Seriously ?? What's all your files (with link because there are too link for TWRP and version of magisk...) ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] xabat:
Latest blu_spark twrp v8_55, kernel r51

https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=23264#downloads

and latest magisk 14.5

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
ofc, because you probably started from a stock FBE encrypted setup, followed the directions for flashing and you didn't flashed crappy mods on top.

People fool around and hope for things to work properly...

Sent from my blu_spark'd OP5
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] goran_oh:
+1
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] r3flux:
With this TWRP, I can upgrade - no need of stock. Thanks!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
Yep, enjoy :highfive:

Hope they release 4.7 for the OP5 also so I can use all the kernel backported stuff :)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3dawg:
Can I use your kernel and recovery to decrypt the phone? If so, could someone please provide a rough guide?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
There's lot's of info on that in the OP5 forum, it's the same.

I wouldn't recommend it, nothing to gain really.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3dawg:
I won't bother then, thanks.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] samtab37:
For now I'm pretty lost with the Oneplus 5t in development, the proper functioning of recovery is random, magisk does not start the phone, I do not know if I have to use no verity
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mrcigi:
I unlocked my bootloader, fastboot flashed blu_spark TWRP.

In TWRP, flashed magisk 14.5 followed by blu_spark r51.

All working as it should be, no issues.

Thanks [MENTION=3873953]eng.stk[/MENTION] nice job :good:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3dawg:
Something I noticed with my OP3/5 is that the fastlane settings never survive a reboot. Same goes for bumping the big cluster up to 2450Mhz. Now the same is happening on my 5T. I presume I'm doing something wrong?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] OldMidnight:
Blu spark twrp is probably the most reliable one for our device, particularly if you're using the kernel, but either works
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jmtjr278:
Bingo
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
He said or extract so he is wrong

Next time read the full post
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
Next time tell which part you think is incorrect. He was correct with the dirty flash. Your reply of "no" meant his entire post was wrong. Watch your mouth son, we're all here to help.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marf28101995:
Lol go troll elsewhere kid
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
Sorry eng.

What's funny is I bet I'm twice your age.

I am done now. Keep talking.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
Meanwhile, this happened...

8.1 all the things :victory:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bamidrol:
Guys, I flashed the latest kernel on my stock, rooted and unlocked OP5t with twrp. Ended up in a bootloop. Can't acces recovery and fastboot menu. I think i fcked up :P. Can someone help me ples?

I'm on Nougat btw.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Chaplan:
You probably flashed the an Oreo build over Nougat. Always check for the kernel file name, if it has "oreo" on the filename it's for Oreo only.

But even that should not mess with entering recovery or fastboot.

Are you booting up with the key combo? (Power + vol down for recovery boot)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bamidrol:
I am sure im using the correct version m8 (Blu83). I managed to get into recovery. About to flash the stock ZIP "dirty" and will try the kernel again. Is that the normal approach?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Chaplan:
Glad you managed to boot into recovery.:angel:

Flash sequence is:

Dirty flash ROM/root (not mandatory)/kernel.

This is stated in the OP.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walkwitmeinhel:
Finally you custom rom
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bamidrol:
Do I need to do a full boot after flashing the rom zip? Or does that screw over the installation?

Ty!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Chaplan:
If you boot stock kernel alone you loose TWRP in favour of stock recovery. Either rooting or simply flashing blu_spark prevent that.

just flash it all on that sequence and reboot.

Anything else take it to PM.

We are cluttering the thread with pretty basic stuff.:good:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eng.stk:
blu_spark extras v8.68

All right crew!

Here's an updated TWRP with all the blu_spark goodies inside and fully synced with TWRP Android-8.1 branch (including more recent upstream than official TWRP) and some specific device fixes.

Fully synced with TWRP 3.2.1+, name changing to reflect base 8.version, full compatible with OOS Oreo 8.1/8.0 stuff and Nougat.

TWRP blu_spark edition is not only universal but also unified, works for both OP5/5T. And it's even faster than v8.61 :)

Big shouts for [MENTION=3208754]codeworkx[/MENTION] 8.1 crypto patches work and also [MENTION=2605798]nkk71[/MENTION] (RIP) for the awesome work on omni minimal trees :highfive:

twrp-3.2.1-x_blu_spark_v8.68-op5_op5t.img

Keep it real, keep it true, keep it blu :highfive:

Wakelock blocker info and example script

Android wireguard-tools Magisk Module

I'm just sharing my personal mods since people asked, meaning no support will be given (don't bother post about it).

If your cat get's on fire you're on your own ;p

No mirrors please

If you like my work, donations are always welcome.

Don't forget to hit thanks and rate the thread nicely, it's free ;)