yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Crackeeer:
Doesn't boot but i can't format data in the hospital. Magisk tell me i have encrypted device but device settings tell me i'm not encrypted, also twrp doesn't seem to be working like in encrypted device.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
did you flash no_verity when you installed the OS
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jkyoho:
hmm, magisk 19.3 wasn't included :P

Does anyone lost fingerprint setting after 906 update? I don't find the setting with different custom kernel.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] IkamG:
I'm on open beta 20. Can I dirty flash over to latest?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
lol yeah i forgot to change the version in aroma. I am updating it now, it will actually flash 19.3 though
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
yes you should be fine, but always back up just in case
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jkyoho:
I clean flash multiple times still missing the fingerprint settings from security&lock screen page. No idea why

It was the zip file I downloaded corrupted, 2nd download and now everything works;)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
OB32 just dropped [MENTION=997979]Bradl79[/MENTION]
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
Update Everyone... Enjoy!!!

link is live

[B][U]theOne5TOS Open Beta 32[/U][/B]
[B][U]System[/U][/B]
-Updated Android security patch to 2019.06
-Added digital wellbeing (Settings - Digital Wellbeing)

[B][U]Fnatic Mode[/U][/B]
- Brand new Fnatic mode offering you immersive gaming experience

[B][U]theOne5TOS[/U][/B]
-Added OnePlus Launcher to DeBloat list (make sure to already have a Launcher in place)
-Fixed Magisk 19.3
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mackie Messer:
OB34 ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
typo lol
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam0056:
Some of the stuff in the debloat list doesn't debloat at all and has to be done manually after setting up the phone e.g one plus switch round corners and a few other I can't remember all the names but they never debloat.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
Anyone got a mirror, the newest beta specifically?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam0056:
Ob31?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jckjr:
What do you mean by having a launcher in place.?

If it's removed during flashing what there at startup? Do you mean having one that is flashed during installation? Sorry for the noob questions.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mackie Messer:
That's for updates and dirty flashing. You shouldn't remove the only launcher during a fresh install.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jckjr:
OK I was wondering. That makes sense. [emoji16]
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] KaZo58:
Is Zen mode missing or i can't find it?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
5/5T does not have it yet, I put it in there for the future
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] josital:
sorry but where is the download link？
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
Under ROM OS Downloads, click on stable or open beta and files are in there
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] josital:
OK thank you
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mervingio:
the Debloater of this ROM package is a zip? can share this here?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ramrod71:
Can't get past the just a sec screen on start up. Just hangs. Any ideas? Thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
skip it all and sign in later on, the same happened to me.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ramrod71:
It won't let me skip. There is only a back arrow to the opening hello screen where you select language..
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
when you go back there should be a little skip thing in the bottom left hand corner.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ramrod71:
No skip symbol. Might try the stable release. I'm coming from aex ROM so not sure if theres an issue there. Really don't want to have to format the phone again.! Thanks.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
no debloater is not a zip, its in a script
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
it should just time out and u go back and try to go foward without connecting to wifi, it will then skip that portion, I had the same issues with stock OxygenOS too
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
Fix Update

I changed how no verity flashes, I was advised it need to be done after magisk, so for those who are decrypted just re-download and will someone test for me and let me know if it works. Thank you! For anyone who is encrypted you do not need the update.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
I usually have to flash the no verity file again after flashing the rom even though it is included in the package or the phone keeps bootingback to recovery so you are right after booting the rom and magisk you have to reboot back to recovery and flash no verity iff decrypted otherwise rom wont boot.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mervingio:
is possible if you can share here or maybe a list apps can be deleted in a safe side? :confused:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nirbo:
Hey guys,

I'm having an issue of delayed notifications.

In an attempt to solve this I've clean-flashed the latest stable of the rom (PIE 9.0.6), set Doze to "Don't Optimize" for all the apps I'm having problems with (primarily WhatsApp and BlueMail), however I'm still having the same problem.

Has anyone encountered the issue, and if so - how do I solve it?

This is annoying as hell.

Thanks!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam0056:
Hi did you fix this issue yet
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nirbo:
Afraid not, it's been like this for quite a while.

I have no clue what could be causing Doze to misbehave.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] b00dymoon:
shutting down message

install latest stable dirty flash then device boot till open screen on launcher but shutting down message apper and device close then open in recovery
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
have you tried disabling deep optimisation and sleep standby optimisation under advanced battery optimisation that can cause notification issues.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nirbo:
I've disabled both, the issue is still present.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
im really not sure why it is happening then i had this issue once when those 2 settings were enabled but since i disabled them its ok. By the way i am on OB31 not the latest OB32.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Joloxx9:
I have a issue after last update, when I try to open sim and network phone app crash. Anny way to fix it? No issue with phone apk when I make a call etc
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mo976:
Same here, I thought it had to do with the phone app but different versions of Google phone didn't resolve it.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
OB33 being rolled out [MENTION=997979]Bradl79[/MENTION]
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mo976:
Updating my wife OP5 (Beta 35) now, so ours can't be far behind ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mervingio:
I read on TG with latest OP if we rolling back the device will be auto wipe internal storage?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] danny b.:
Yes it will wipe everything!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Merovingio:
Damn it
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
Update Everyone... Enjoy!!!

[B][U]theOne5TOS Open Beta 33[/U][/B]

[B][U]System[/U][/B]
-General bug fixes and stability improvements

[B][U]Weather[/U][/B]
-Improved scrolling experience for switching between pages
-Weather cards for multiple cities can now be rearranged or deleted by tapping and holding on them
-Optimized user experience by allowing you to use the app while app permission to access GPS location is disabled

[B][U]Phone[/U][/B]
-Improved animation effects when switching between pages
-Improved experience with searching for contacts
-Optimized quick responses for declined calls and supported editing quick responses

[B][U]Zen Mode[/U][/B]
-Added Zen Mode to help you keep away from your phone for 20 minutes
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] xian2380:
can i dirty flash from stable to open beta？
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] zhukry:
Will u update mirror link?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ps000000:
So next update will only stable because OB33 is the last OB.:confused:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rohithksaj:
Yes... This is the last open beta for 5/5t .......and next will be android q ......and the last update from ONEPLUS for us !!!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
Anyone have any idea on when Q is arriving im getting eager now.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ReCoN2511:
hey i knw maybe its not right place for this but i tried to install miui10(V8.1) on my op5t nd after that i was not able to go into twrp recovery after that i tried offlicial unbrick nd then also i m not able to boot into twrp offlical recovery is opening but cant open twrp after flashing it plzz help and i can even update my android by even offical menthod it says installtion failed plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help

thank you
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
have you tried flashing bluspark twrp in fastboot mode and then see iff you can boot into that version of twrp.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] fowzanaamir:
So we won't be getting security update also from now onwards ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ibnehabib:
Went through the same, all you need to do is flash the previous TWRP version, compatible with oreo, PIE Twrp does not work with 8.1
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ReCoN2511:
Ohhh thanks a lot bro ☺️
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] matixw:
Ok so i have a few questions. Do this rom have AOD? I hope so and if not how can i add aod to oos? old zips for that dont work.

Im on custom rom and i dont know do i have to flash official oos before this? This is form of independent rom or just tweaks like magisk modules for newer op phones?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RFOX100:
why ok google isnt working on this rom ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam0056:
Ok Google working fine here.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RFOX100:
Strange

Maybe need clean install

Thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
Sorry for the Delay

Update Everyone... Enjoy!!!

[B][U]theOne5TOS v9.0.7[/U][/B]
[B][U]System[/U][/B]
-Updated Android security patch to 2019.6
-Added Screen Recorder feature (Quick Settings -> Edit -> Screen Recorder)
-Added Quick Reply in Landscape Mode (Settings -> Utilities -> Quick Reply in Landscape)
-General bug fixes and system improvements

[U][B]Gaming Mode[/B][/U]
-Added Fnatic mode (Settings -> Utilities -> Gaming Mode)

[B][U]Phone[/U][/B]
-Fixed issue with Speed Dial
​
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] KDurantula:
Thank you!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] evolver10:
How do you get substratum to apply themes in this rom?I Keep getting errors applying swift dark.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Zulfi:
Is native OPApplocker inbuilted?

Thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
Restart your phone after installing the theme's layers. After reboot, go to substratum and then go into the skin management menu. Select all layers and change the overlay state to enabled.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] evolver10:
That would not work. Was getting an error when trying to build and install. I had to uninstall and reinstall substratum then your suggested steps did the trick.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
Thanks for reporting back, it will help others who have the same issue
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Zulfi:
How to change font or replace font? There is only two font available on device but if u check font folder in root explorer there are many.

And where is zenmode?

Thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
[/COLOR]

Magisk is the only way I know to add new fonts systemlessly. There might be apps on the store, but I usually use the Google sans magisk package. All that's included in OOS is Roboto and Slate, which you can change under the display settings
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ernia75:
Hi everyone. This is not the first time I install this ROM.

This time I'm finding it difficult to install the stable version.

I follow all the steps, but the moment I root and install magisk it doesn't start and it goes in loop
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bigbaldbloke:
Are you installing Magisk modules too?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam00561:
Hi can someone advise i decided to downgrade to oreo version of this rom for reasons of certain app function compatibilty but now i want to return back to open beta 33 pie. Cani just flash the pie version through twrp or do i need to do other things like flash fw first.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ernia75:
Magisk is also installed
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bigbaldbloke:
But what about individual modules? They often cause the bootloop but the removal app sorts it out.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ernia75:
You uninstall it, but I can't get the root ....... I installed the stable Oxygen and I solved ..... I've always done this and I've never had problems
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] faizrob:
is this compatible with bluspark 9.91? TWRP 3.2.3.X
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
Yes you can use blu_spark twrp
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sam0056:
Thanks I've figured it out myself.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ReCoN2511:
How can i set my status bar clock at centre as shown in screen shot ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] evolver10:
Has anyone had problems receiving texts on this ROM? Using stock sms. People receive mine but I don't receive the replies. Just started happening 2 days ago.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
I have no friends so it's hard to notice. Of the few people in my life, no one has complained about lack of reeponses. I would go for a clean flash, no mods, and test again.

Are you use sysconfig patcher or any similar magisk modules?

Also, ob33 or 9.0.7? I had to switch back to ob33 due to a bug in the stable release, but I can't remember what the bug was.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] evolver10:
Turns out it was carrier network related. They tried to blame it on me and my phone of course. Last night all the messages I had missed over the past 3 days poured in at once. Back to normal now. I win. They lose.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mrmcphisto77:
Outstanding Rom and good battery life, is there a kernel governor that can be used to do a little undercloking?

Thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bigbaldbloke:
Have a go with Franco Kernel.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
[MENTION=997979]Bradl79[/MENTION] 9.0.8 rolling out mate
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
Excited as ****
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
Guys it's not android q yet

Here's changelog
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jckjr:
Well that is obvious since it's 9.0.8. [emoji16]
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
Well yeah! I'm just saying to the guy above me
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jckjr:
Preference just gets excited for any updates. [emoji23]
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jas_is_0n_fire:
In my sense the best rom for ONEPLUS 5T, Those who like to stay in stock with encrypt/decrypt, magisk/ non-magisk, bloat/debloat :)

Waiting for 9.0.8 :x

Finally i like to say, its debloated by ownself by aroma and outstanding battery life:)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
This person knows me well

---------- Post added at 04:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 PM ----------

Brad I will be patient, but I will also be anxious. I've never used regular OOS - your install package provides so many ways to enhance the stock experience.

I've had people suggest using xXx instead, but I refuse to rely on a magisk module that frankly feels bloated itself. TheOne is just easier to manage and install.

Quick question for the group - when I flash a new kernel, I have to flash the ROM file to return to stock kernel. When I flash, can I just debloat every possible option, or do I have to reinstall all the apps. I have my installation memorised, so I know what to debloat, but it is a little tedious. It would be cool if the installer asked "is there an existing install", and then it would install according to your configuration". Or maybe a script could save your first install's configuration, and then future flashes could use that script.

I know it's never going to get implemented because it's a pain in the ass, but I wanted to get my concerns out there. I just don't want to **** up an install by missing a debloat option.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] insigma28:
Lmao ok man
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jkyoho:
LINK

908 is now LIVE on op

;)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
Sorry for the delay, I was having some computer issues

Update Everyone... Enjoy!!!

[B][U]theOne5TOS - 9.0.8[/U][/B]
[B][U]System[/U][/B]
• Optimized and made the screenshot taking process smoother and faster
• General bug fixes and stability improvements
• Updated Android security patch to 2019.08

[B][U]Zen Mode[/U][/B]
• Optimized visual effects
• Added the additional setting to select the duration of time
​
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] AtoZ0to9:
Which no-verity do I use?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
See attached but it's built into the rom (choose decryption option). If you want to play it safe, flash this file last (after you've flashed everything else).
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mr. Pi dot:
9.0.8 works like a charm, thank you very much, I love the de-bloated TheOne5TOS.

Just one question: I originally came from stock Oxygen OS and activated VOLTE at that time, based on this tutorial:

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5/how-to/volte-vowifi-german-user-t3816516

since last updates I always had to restore EFS and Modem from the old version (I took a Backup after I had tweaked my OS to get VOLTE running). On previous updated this never had been an issue.

I was just wondering if anyone else is using VoWIFI or VoLTE on the OP5T and having the same issues?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yorllin:
Hey guys, I'm on stock OOS 9.0.7, do I need to format data? Is decryption necessary? If it were possible to make a dirty flash it would be better for me.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bigbaldbloke:
Nope, encrypted or decrypted.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] duckredbeard:
After a long time happy with stock OOS (currently on OOS 5.1.7 [Android 8.1]), I am ROM shopping. This one seems to have good support. I read through the last 2 pages of this forum and I don't anticipate any issues.

I have TWRP 3.2.3-x blu_spark v9.8.5. I am assuming I need to flash the 3.3.0-x from there, then proceed with the ROM. Should I need to do any un-root or other flashing before I proceed with this ROM's instructions?

It has been quite a while since I messed with my device, I'm not the flashoholic I once was. Go easy on me! I don't even know if I am encrypted!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RFOX100:
Thank you

Great
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bigbaldbloke:
I've got TWRP 3.2.3-x blu_spark v8.8.3 and I flash the ROMs no problem. Root is taken care of once you select Magisk during the Aroma install.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] duckredbeard:
Is there any advantage to installing TiBu through Aroma? Does it install as a system app?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Prometheus:
You could just back-up stock kernel via EXKM or FKM. Easy to switch kernels then. No need to dirty flash O5TOS
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
Dude thanks for the idea, I feel stupid for not noticing the solution
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Prometheus:
Yeah. I switch kernels and this is a very handy tool
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rohithksaj:
Why am I getting substratum was denied SU rights !!! Repeatedly ???
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
Did you go into magisk and check under the superuser section? Double check, because you probably just forgot to give permission
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] duckredbeard:
I am about to move forward with this ROM installation and have one quick question. Not a ROM question, but more about TWRP and what you guys do on backups. I have the following options in TWRP (blu_spark 3.2.3-x v9.85), shown with their respective MB sizes:

Boot 64

Cache 8

Recovery 64

System 2127

System Image 3072

Vendor 642

Vendor Image 1024

Data 18238

Modem 127

EFS 6

So should go for all of them?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
You don't need the image ones. Backup everything but the system and vendor images. That's what I do at least
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] duckredbeard:
I tried flashing the TWRP 3.3.0-x blu_spark v9.100 from the original post and when I rebooted to recovery, all I got was a light blue LED and no recovery. Used adb to reinstall twrp-3.2.3-x_blu_spark_v9.85_treble-op5_op5t.img and now I have recovery again. Can I just flash this ROM from this recovery now?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
If you're on the latest version of bluspark it should work, if does for me at least but I'm decrypted

You have to flash magisk to retain twrp with the pure stock rom. So if you don't flash magisk, I think you have to manually flash recovery at the end of the flashing process. Stock rom overwrites the recovery... But you're using a custom OOS, I thought it would never overwrite twrp
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] duckredbeard:
I searched and it seems I am not on the latest blu_spark. I think I shall just go for it. Do I need to worry about no-verity if I am encrypted (whatever the default encryption setting is)?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] preference:
If you want to stay encrypted, don't flash no-verity at the end. If you want to be decrypted, do a full wipe of the phone (you have to type 'yes' to confirm the wipe). You will lose all your data so back it up.

Once the phone is cleared, flash your rom, kernel (optional), gapps (optional depending on rom), magisk, and then the file I have attached. You will now be decrypted as long as you always flash no verity at the end.