Hello
My mi5 shipped with miui 8 global stable. I then unlocked the boot loader, rooted it and installed twrp.
Now that miui 9 is out I would like to try it. The updater notified me of the new versione and I can download it but I don't know how to install it considering that I do not have the original recovery.
It is not a problem for me to lose twrp if at least I can update and keep root access and my data. Is it possible? How to do it?
You must have stock recovery then this method.
http://en.miui.com/a-232.html
Or try zcx-twrp
but anyway there's a risk of boot error so backup important data.
Your best shot is probably ZCX recovery. But you'll probably end up with bootloop. Also you can try flashing stock recovery if you have it.
Hey guys, i am on miui global 10 8.9.20 beta and i have already unlocked the bootloader. (I just want some tips because i bootlocked my santoni at the first attempt )
So.. what recovery and method i should use as i only want magisk and audio mods.
NFS420 said:
Hey guys, i am on miui global 10 8.9.20 beta and i have already unlocked the bootloader. (I just want some tips because i bootlocked my santoni at the first attempt )
So.. what recovery and method i should use as i only want magisk and audio mods.
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I suppose you mean bootlooped not "bootlocked" because it is already unlocked, right?
A custom recovery with official MIUI requires a boot image fix and you'd better simply install this https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-9-20.46616/ as it works without any issues and you'll be able to easily mod it any way you want.
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Use Official twrp recovery, download it from here -> https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomiredmi4x.html
Magisk manager -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
there are several audio mods available, i do not use any so can not suggest any.
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I suppose you mean bootlooped not "bootlocked" because it is already unlocked, right?
A custom recovery with official MIUI requires a boot image fix and you'd better simply install this https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-9-20.46616/ as it works without any issues and you'll be able to easily mod it any way you want.
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yup it bootlooped not locked(my bad), the bootloader is unlocked.
And would i lose all my data if i flashed this on top of my global rom and can i restore my data via restore from a backup in twrp ?
NFS420 said:
yup it bootlooped not locked(my bad), the bootloader is unlocked.
And would i lose all my data if i flashed this on top of my global rom and can i restore my data via restore from a backup in twrp ?
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You will not lose anything if you try a "dirty flash". Wipe only advanced-cache/dalvik (don't wipe data!) and everything should work if you use "xiaomi.eu_multi_HM4X_8.9.20_v10-7.1.zip" which is exactly the same MIUI version as the official.
A "dirty flash" while preserving data/setup may not be always successful but you can restore your backup later should something go wrong.
Normal flash is recommended but you'd have to deal with app re-installations.
Hi.I have this phone.Xiaomi mi 8 unlocked bl and global version
after upgrade to android Pie, I try root my phone.
I do install recovery steps then flash magisk then flash dmvarity but in latest step in fastboot mode
user data dont ereased .cmd-here started in admin mode.
phone unable bootup and stay in first page.
after some trys I install twrp and format system and data and all things then install latest rom zip from recovery.
after bootup I test magisk.Installed and root my phone.
Now I have locked bootloader and root together.
I want re-unlock and root again.
Is there any new way to root pie with magisk?
thanks.
Sorry for my bad english typing
I'm a bit in panic. I've follow all steps from The rebrand guide in the oreo section that is linked to a guide for Mate9.
But i cannot understand this steps:
G. Do "Downgrade Nougat" steps to the rebrand firmware, it fails and reboot but fine.
H. When going to system press "Vol-Up" to enter eRecovery, do "Low-level format data partition".
I do everything on my P10 but I don't have the "low lever format
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I'm stucked, I have done all steps but in my case The Phone didnt fail, it boot as usual with cust correctly changed to c432 but i dont have italian language.
Now i dont know what to do cause i cant low Level format (i dont see this option).
Can I update with an official firmware from firmware finder? how?
Why i cant install twrp in recovery but only on ram_disk?
thank you for your help
RealPsygnosis said:
I'm a bit in panic. I've follow all steps from The rebrand guide in the oreo section that is linked to a guide for Mate9.
But i cannot understand this steps:
I'm stucked, I have done all steps but in my case The Phone didnt fail, it boot as usual with cust correctly changed to c432 but i dont have italian language.
Now i dont know what to do cause i cant low Level format (i dont see this option).
Can I update with an official firmware from firmware finder? how?
Why i cant install twrp in recovery but only on ram_disk?
thank you for your help
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A low level format is called factory reset in emui recovery.
After completing the debranding you should receive OTA updates. If not you can use the Huawei Firmware finder app, or if your bootloader is unlocked you can manually update with TWRP (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-manual-updgrade-to-update-oreo-t3758286).
In Oreo, the recovery partition is called 'ramdisk', so that is where you have to flash TWRP.
M1chiel said:
A low level format is called factory reset in emui recovery.
After completing the debranding you should receive OTA updates. If not you can use the Huawei Firmware finder app, or if your bootloader is unlocked you can manually update with TWRP (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-manual-updgrade-to-update-oreo-t3758286).
In Oreo, the recovery partition is called 'ramdisk', so that is where you have to flash TWRP.
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Ok So I do a factory reset and repeat the operation....
what trwp should I install?
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I've installed the TWRP in this thread and followed that guide ( @Jannomag ).
Now I have the 8.0.0.384 (C432) that works, with no brand and italian. but I've noticed through file manager that in the internal memory there is all the old file. how can I do and Hard Reset? (Before flashing the update I've done a simple factory reset through TWRP, do I need to format system, cache, and data partition?)
thank you
RealPsygnosis said:
Ok So I do a factory reset and repeat the operation....
what trwp should I install?
EDIT:
I've installed the TWRP in this thread and followed that guide ( @Jannomag ).
Now I have the 8.0.0.384 (C432) that works, with no brand and italian. but I've noticed through file manager that in the internal memory there is all the old file. how can I do and Hard Reset? (Before flashing the update I've done a simple factory reset through TWRP, do I need to format system, cache, and data partition?)
thank you
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As far as I know TWRP cannot complete a factory reset on kirin devices. So you must first flash EMUI recovery and factory reset from there.
@M1chiel is correct, you need to do a factory reset with Huawei eRecovery. Connect your phone to a PC via USB and boot as you want to boot into TWRP. Or flash stock recovery.
thanks @Jannomag and @M1chiel
now with the bl unlocket I found out that I cannot install some apps like netflix, I've read that relock bootloader with fastbook oem relock code is a bad idea.
Is there something I could do?
lock bl with some trick? (hwota maybe? but i've read that I have to install it through twrp so I don't think the bl will be locked)
root with magisk and use some module? (but I hope this don't give me problems with payments apps)
RealPsygnosis said:
thanks @Jannomag and @M1chiel
now with the bl unlocket I found out that I cannot install some apps like netflix, I've read that relock bootloader with fastbook oem relock code is a bad idea.
Is there something I could do?
lock bl with some trick? (hwota maybe? but i've read that I have to install it through twrp so I don't think the bl will be locked)
root with magisk and use some module? (but I hope this don't give me problems with payments apps)
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If you are on stock firmware (without root, custom kernel, twrp etc) you can relock your bootloader in fastboot. If not your phone will not boot.
However now you finally unlocked I would not recommend that. For Netflix there may be two options that work: install it from APKmirror instead of the Playstore or install Magisk as you indicated yourself. I'd suggest the latter, since it allows root and the opportunity to install relevant modules (I use debloater and youtube vanced). In addition you can hide root from e.g. Netflix, pay apps and games.
Edit: Magisk also ensures you pass Google's safetynet, which is tripped by unlocking the bootloader.
Even if you don't need to root your phone, do it with Magisk. It's systemless and and you can hide the root for most apps (some banking apps still won't work). I use it, too and have no problems with Netflix, Mario Run and my banking app including app for secure login and transactions.
you two @Jannomag @M1chiel are the best thank you,
What magisk image should I install? and what module to hide bl unlocked and root?
RealPsygnosis said:
you two @[email protected] are the best thank you,
What magisk image should I install? and what module to hide bl unlocked and root?
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Magisk 18 works fine. You can flash it with TWRP or patch the boot image (called ramdisk in oreo) and flash it in fastboot. No modules are needed to pass safetynet. These threads are useful: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382/page3035 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...oot-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280/page50 (but use the normal channel, not the custom channel).
Make backup of the boot image via TWRP before you install Magisk. The uninstaller works great but I bricked my P10 a year ago without doing something wrong.
Also wait at the first boot, it takes a few minutes (like 5-7 sometimes). Don't cancel it.
M1chiel said:
Magisk 18 works fine. You can flash it with TWRP or patch the boot image (called ramdisk in oreo) and flash it in fastboot. No modules are needed to pass safetynet. These threads are useful: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382/page3035 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...oot-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280/page50 (but use the normal channel, not the custom channel).
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Is it normal that for some reason after a few days that I've flashed twrp, it is replaced without my will with e-recovery?!
'cause I found out that I cannot boot to twrp and I had to flash it again through fastboot.
BTW I've installed Magisk and SafetyNet is ok, but I think that BL unlock isn't hidden because I have the same problems with incompatible device for some apps
No it is not normal that twrp disappears. You haven't run an update?
Installing apps from the Playstore may work again if you clear data in settings > apps and notifications > apps > playstore and restart the Playstore.
Hi everyone!!
I have the update notification for 12.0.2.0 global, but I have a rooted phone with TWRP installed.
If I wish to update through TWRP without losing my data, apps and root what can I do?
Is there any method?
Where can I download the update file to flash with TWRP?
Thank you for any help!!
hi there,
if you also have the Mi 9 CEPHEUS- Global version, just download the .zip Rom from here:
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.2.0.QFAMIXM/miui_CEPHEUSGlobal_V12.0.2.0.QFAMIXM_a559c4c1fe_10.0.zip
this link is provided in this page from XDA: https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/
install normally with TWRP, and then flash Magisk 20.4 as well and reboot.
What I personally did, was taking a backup of my apps with Titanium and wiped (Dalvik, Cache, System root, Vendor and Data) in TWRP before flashing the Rom to prevent any possible bootloops.
Bu you can also try it without the major wipes and see if it works.
aze89 said:
hi there,
if you also have the Mi 9 CEPHEUS- Global version, just download the .zip Rom from here:
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.2.0.QFAMIXM/miui_CEPHEUSGlobal_V12.0.2.0.QFAMIXM_a559c4c1fe_10.0.zip
this link is provided in this page from XDA: https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/
install normally with TWRP, and then flash Magisk 20.4 as well and reboot.
What I personally did, was taking a backup of my apps with Titanium and wiped (Dalvik, Cache, System root, Vendor and Data) in TWRP before flashing the Rom to prevent any possible bootloops.
Bu you can also try it without the major wipes and see if it works.
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Thank you for for reply and help.
So I did exactly like you explained, but before going into TWRP I removed my mi account and any fingerprint/passwords, then in TWRP i did only wipe dalvik and cache to avoid losing everything from apps.
And voilá! It worked!
Thank you again!!!
Oh brilliant!
And yes you did it right about removing your account and lock screen, which I forgot to mention.