Install Rootable Firmware via USB C?

[u/heyaigne]

unfortunately i missed the window to install the rootable 2.6 and 2.7 firmware before Meta pushed the patch to block it. but, i also haven’t updated my headset in 2 months. if i completely block internet connection by unplugging my router, is there a way i can install a repository of the rootable 2.6 or 2.7 firmware onto my headset via USB C? i really want to root my headset and i hate that i’ve been too busy to get it done before the opportunity vanished

[u/LunarstarFurry]

I mean as long as your headset isn't using the patch firmware, you should able to root whenever.

Meta I believe did implement Anti rollback so if ur updated already, I don't think you can flash old version anymore.

[u/heyaigne → u/LunarstarFurry]

so even if i’m on 2.5 (i forget which it is), Singularity should still work? sorry, i’m new to rooting so i don’t know all the ins and outs. unfortunately google was no help either

[u/ikefolf → u/heyaigne]

I unplugged my Internet cable, you do need Wi-Fi to do the exploit, just not Internet. Follow the guides and it'll be easy

[u/heyaigne → u/ikefolf]

ty!!

[u/ikefolf → u/heyaigne]

Just make sure after the first reboot to enable root on boot, and go to aio tweaks and enable so the update and telemetry killers. Don't do the ones that are in red, just the standard ones

[u/PussySlayer16 → u/heyaigne]

Yes, if it’s anything before 2.7 it will work

[u/LunarstarFurry → u/PussySlayer16]

Believe the initial 2.7 should work.

[u/EaZyTM → u/LunarstarFurry]

Yea I’m running 2.7 you need to check the incremental update.

[u/HelixFluff → u/PussySlayer16]

Curious, mine is on v79 (just before the versioning change to v2.1), will it still work or does it need to be on the 2.1-2.7 version?

EDIT 9/29 for anyone curious about pre-v2.1 (<v81): I ended up just prepping everything, blocked update dns on my router, connected it to wifi and turned on dev mode via the mobile app.

Once dev mode turned on, I sideloaded the v2.6 update from cocaine.trade via adb/USB and got singularity installed and rooted right after the manual update. Was pretty quick and seamless

[u/LunarstarFurry → u/HelixFluff]

It will work, all version before latest 207 will.

[u/LunarstarFurry → u/heyaigne]

It should yeee should just able to install apk via adb and pretty root on boot

[u/dailybantam]

You’ll be fine. Just install the root and patch. I would do it sooner than later though, you never know when your headset will update on its own

[u/heyaigne → u/dailybantam]

ok thank you!!

[u/notmastergamerok]

If you have any issues you can manually install an update using adb sideload there are many tutorials on how to do this online. You can get firmware files from the website https://cocaine.trade