I do want to run without encryption, for this very reason. 3) Now, you need to respond with YES (Y) or NO (N).
I don't know if you want to run without encryption. It does not just install ADB, but it also installs fastboot and USB drivers within a short span of 15 seconds. And if that can be done, then TWRP might be able to read userdata and back it up. If so, that might be another option that might avoid the PIN issue. I can't remember if we know of a way to disable encryption entirely. Since we can't back up userdata properly with TWRP yet, I guess your option is to use Titanium Backup to backup the apps and then restore them after step 3 up there (fastboot erase userdata)? We don't know yet if flashing the OTA causes the same PIN issue, right?
But if someone else can verify that flashing back to stock, using the information in this thread, causes the same invalid PIN issue, then that might reduce the chance of it being something done earlier, especially if that person didn't root or anything else.
Open command prompt on PC by heading into Start > All Programs > Accessories > right-click on Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator. Choose fastboot mode using Volume button and then select it by using Power key. I was thinking that maybe something done beforehand could have affected the problem in some way. To do so, press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons. Since that first time I have wiped completely several times to try different things, and in those attempts, I never set up a PIN. The first time I set up the phone, I did use a pin and fingerprints. really just changing the comment character and removing dos newlines) Run the script provided in this thread (converted for linux. Prompts for password, nothing works.īoot succeeds, can use the phone normally. I also modified this script to run on linux.)īoot fails. Here's the latest test, which highlights the concern with the script and resources provided in this thread:įlash all back to stock (use the provided script and resources, but uncomment the lines to flash userdata and misc. But these steps *should* erase everything on the phone, so it shouldn't matter what I did beforehand. Once the installation process is over, you can connect your phone to your computer.I can't list everything I've tried. Click on each of them and go through the installation process.
How To Install OnePlus 6 ADB and Fastboot Driversĭownload both executable files from the download links above. Below you can find the links to download and install the OnePlus 6 USB and Fastboot drivers. If these drivers are not installed, the PC will not recognize the OnePlus 6 even if you have correctly plugged in the USB cable.
With these drivers, you can connect your phone to your PC and do everything you want. In order for the computer to recognize your OnePlus 6, USB and ADB/Fastboot drivers are required. Whether you want to transfer files from your phone to your computer, unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery or a custom ROM, at one point you will need to connect the phone to your PC. Wait 15 seconds for all the required files to install. The tool will ask you to install three things: ADB and Fastboot ADB system-wide Drivers For each of the options, press the Y key to select Yes and install or N to skip it. The first thing you should do when you buy a OnePlus 6 is to install its USB drivers. How to install: Download the tool and run the.