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TWRP 3.2.3-1 for Pixel Devices

TLDR: It's here and it may eat your data, and you will lose SuperSU root if currently installed. READ the install instructions carefully!
Pixel XL
Pixel
DO NOT RESTORE DATA FROM alpha builds of TWRP using RC1. You will probably lose all data including internal storage. If you need to restore a data backup from an alpha build, reinstall the alpha and restore using the alpha and make a new backup using RC1.
Note: Do not use if you have multiple users (including a guest user)
File Based Encryption (FBE) can be a bit tricky. If a restore doesn't work correctly, it can trigger an automatic wipe of your data. Sometimes TWRP will fail to prompt you to enter your password or otherwise fail to set up decrypt properly. If this happens, reboot TWRP. It seems to be some kind of timing issue and I haven't had time to track it down yet.
Pixel devices have 2 "slots" for ROMs / firmware. TWRP will detect whichever slot is currently active and use that slot for backup AND restore. There are buttons on the reboot page and under backup -> options to change slots. Changing the active slot will cause TWRP to switch which slot that TWRP is backing up or restoring. You can make a backup of slot A, switch to B, then restore the backup which will restore the backup of A to slot B. Changing the slot in TWRP also tells the bootloader to boot that slot.
The zip install method installs TWRP to both slots.
Installation:
If you already have TWRP installed: Download the latest zip and install the zip using TWRP.
If you do not already have TWRP installed: Download both the img and the zip. Copy the zip to your device. You will need to have fastboot binaries and the correct drivers installed. Power off your device completely. Hold volume down and turn on the device. Your device should now be in the bootloader. Connect the device to your PC. Open a command window and run the following command from the proper location:
fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img
This will temporarily boot TWRP on your device. If you are using a lockscreen pin/pattern/password and do not get prompted to enter your passord, reboot to the bootloader and try again. Go to install and browse to the zip and install the zip. If you are currently rooted with SuperSU, you will need to reflash the stock boot image before installing TWRP. After installing the stock boot image, follow the instructions for installing TWRP. Once TWRP is installed, grab the very latest SuperSU released on 2015-11-15 or later and install SuperSU.
If you accidently flash TWRP to your device using fastboot instead of temporarily booting the image, you will need to download the latest factory image for your device and reflash the boot image.
NOTE about 3.2.1-0: This version will decrypt Android 8.1, however the new image is built in Android 8.1 and may not be compatible with SuperSU and/or Magisk until they update their stuff. I have not tested. Good luck.
3.2.1-1 has working decrypt with the February security patch!
3.2.1-2 fixes some zip install errors
3.2.3-1 supports decrypting Android 9.0 Pie even with a pin / pattern / password set

How to install SuperSU SR5 on TWRP RC1: In TWRP tap on Advanced -> File Manager and scroll to and select the fstab.marlin or fstab.sailfish file and then delete it.

Amazing work sir! I think this is what we've all been waiting for! I mean I know I've been checking here frequently, hoping for this

Wow and so it begins, great work thanks!

Thanks
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has anyone got the zip installed? when i boot into twrp.img everything is encrypted? im 100% stock as well

Dees_Troy said:
Note: I am going to be very busy the next couple of weeks. I probably won't be able to answer your questions or fix things immediately.
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the pixel installer.zip is corrupt. :crying:

Really looking forward to having this and SuperSU working together. After that, I just need things to flash. Been going crazy not being able to appeasey crack flashing addiction.

GeekMcLeod said:
Really looking forward to having this and SuperSU working together. After that, I just need things to flash. Been going crazy not being able to appeasey crack flashing addiction.
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Do you happen to have a copy of the .zip? All the ones I download are corrupt...

zaksimmermon said:
Do you happen to have a copy of the .zip? All the ones I download are corrupt...
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No I haven't downloaded anything yet. Not going to until I can have supersu alongside twrp.

Why does installation of this remove SuperSU?
Aren't they supposed to be used side-by-side?
And it also warns not to install if expecting important calls.
Does it prevent the phone apps from operating or what?
I understand everything else.

Snowby123 said:
Why does installation of this remove SuperSU?
Aren't they supposed to be used side-by-side?
And it also warns not to install if expecting important calls.
Does it prevent the phone apps from operating or what?
I understand everything else.
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"In other words, Chainfire's systemless root method modifies the same binary that TWRP needs to modify in order to get data decryption working. Therefore, when you flash TWRP you are overwriting the changes made to the init binary by Chainfire's systemless root method. While this is a minor setback, thanks to the dual partition nature of the Pixel (and future devices shipping with Nougat), TWRP has some nifty new capabilities."
I'm pretty sure he's just saying dont chance something going wrong like it bootlooping or wiping data if you need your phone for something important like a phone call. Tough to answer said phonecall in a boot loop.

zaksimmermon said:
has anyone got the zip installed? when i boot into twrp.img everything is encrypted? im 100% stock as well
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I get exactly the same. Even after several attempts at booting the img, i don't get prompted to enter the PIN / passphrase as stated in instructions hence why the data is encrypted i presume.

rtthane said:
I get exactly the same. Even after several attempts at booting the img, i don't get prompted to enter the PIN / passphrase as stated in instructions hence why the data is encrypted i presume.
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I finally got passed that issue. I had to flash factory images and erase everything to the point of being at setup screen. I didn't set anything up, no network or wifi, skipped Google sign in, no password and also no Google functions activated. This led to an unencrypted setup, so after turning on dev settings and Android debugging I booted up the image. Now my issue is the zip to install twrp for sailfish is corrupt and if you try to unzip it there are no files in it....I downloaded the marline zip and there are files when unzipped....

Maybe I'm an asshole but I cNt for the life of me flash this I download the .IMG I even changed name to TWRP.img but it won't flash boot at all just an error hmmmmm maybe I'm just dumb?

ne0ns4l4m4nder said:
Maybe I'm an asshole but I cNt for the life of me flash this I download the .IMG I even changed name to TWRP.img but it won't flash boot at all just an error hmmmmm maybe I'm just dumb?
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Are you trying to fastboot flash or fastboot boot?
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Guys, check out super su and root in xl thread. New Super su posted by chain fire to work with twrp.

fracman said:
Guys, check out super su and root in xl thread. New Super su posted by chain fire to work with twrp.
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Posted on standard pixel SU thread as well. Now if only I could make sense on the steps I need to take. This dual partition issue is throwing me off

ej_424 said:
Posted on standard pixel SU thread as well. Now if only I could make sense on the steps I need to take. This dual partition issue is throwing me off
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My phone won't be here till tomorrow but as I understand it you need to use these steps (someone correct me if I'm wrong)
Reboot bootloader
Fastboot boot (twrp).img
Reboot recovery
In recovery, flash the twrp flashable .zip file
Reboot recovery
Flash the SuperSU sr4.zip
Reboot
Profit????

BakedTator said:
My phone won't be here till tomorrow but as I understand it you need to use these steps (someone correct me if I'm wrong)
Reboot bootloader
Fastboot boot (twrp).img
Reboot recovery
In recovery, flash the twrp flashable .zip file
Reboot recovery
Flash the SuperSU sr4.zip
Reboot
Profit????
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OK thanks, wondering if root will work with November update or of I need to roll back first. Prior to SU update today Nov update didn't work with the auto cf root

Stuck in Fastboot Mode / TWRP without OS

Hello people,
I have an OnePlus 3T, which does not start the OS. I can open Fastboot Mode or TWRP. I do not even know which OS is installed (I think stock rom, but do not know). When I boot into Fastboot, I get the dm-verity notification "Phone is unlocked and cannot be trusted". When I boot into system, it stops at the black "Powered by android" Screen (very first screen).
When I connect my phone to the PC and open the internal storage, it shows only the "TWRP" folder.
So what Information do I have so far (with my amateur knowledge):
adb shell getprop ...
ro.build.version.release: 6.0.1
ro.build.version.sdk: 23
ro.build.display.id: omni_oneplus3-eng 6.0.1 MOB31K eng.jc.20170208.012427 test-keys
ro.modversion: OmniROM-6.0.1-20170208-oneplus3-HOMEMADE
ro.twrp.version: 3.0.4-1
When I start the bootloader:
Product_Name - msm8996
Variant - MTP UFS
Bootloader Version -
Baseband Version -
Serial Number - *****
Secure Boot - enabled
Device State - unlocked
I tried to reflash the original recovery => device did not start in recovery anymore => reflashed twrp
I tried to flash the stock ROM => did not work (with this Error 7)
So my first question: Which OS do I have? Really Marshmallow 6.0.1?
Second: Do you need more infos?
Third and most important: How to repair this mess?
What do I want: A stable, rooted ROM. It can be the stock ROM, but also a custom, I do not care right now.
I read that this unlocked-notification appears because I have the wrong kernel? Is that true? Which one do I need?
Thank you very much for your help.

Use ADB Sideload to Sideload a ROM onto the phone since you have TWRP working. It's not a huge problem, and it's easily solvable.
*OR* you can use the Unbrick tool to solve your problem.

thes3usa said:
Use ADB Sideload to Sideload a ROM onto the phone since you have TWRP working. It's not a huge problem, and it's easily solvable.
*OR* you can use the Unbrick tool to solve your problem.
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Thank you for your reply.
Okay so it is not important which system I run right now? And what about this kernel thing?
I can just flash it with sideload (e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...pment/rom-kernel-resurrectionremix-n-t3524715) and finished? Rooted and particularly working?
Sorry for the questions but I am a little nervous

elchico92 said:
Thank you for your reply.
Okay so it is not important which system I run right now? And what about this kernel thing?
I can just flash it with sideload (e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...pment/rom-kernel-resurrectionremix-n-t3524715) and finished? Rooted and particularly working?
Sorry for the questions but I am a little nervous
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You may want to Sideload the latest Firmware too, Open Beta 21 that is. And then Sideload a Nougat ROM. Don't sideload any GAPPs.

thes3usa said:
You may want to Sideload the latest Firmware too, Open Beta 21 that is. And then Sideload a Nougat ROM. Don't sideload any GAPPs.
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So first this one (downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_openbeta_21/), then this (androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=131965 - latest)?
Thanks again!
PS: Sorry I cannot post links yet.

elchico92 said:
So first this one (downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_openbeta_21/), then this (androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=131965 - latest)?
Thanks again!
PS: Sorry I cannot post links yet.
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Nope, that's the complete stock Zip. Unless you want to install OOS, that's not the one to Sideload.
Download the FW only from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/firmware-beta-10-t3631166
And then Sideload it, reboot back to recovery, and then Sideload the ROM.

elchico92 said:
When I connect my phone to the PC and open the internal storage, it shows only the "TWRP" folder.
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What is in the TWRP folder, anything? The TWRP folder would normally only be created, if a backup was created. You can possibly just boot TWRP, select the RESTORE option, select the backup from the TWRP folder, and get the phone up and running again.
Another possibility, if you aren't that up on adb commands (sideload, etc.), since you can access the internal storage, just download a ROM or fill stock ROM zip onto your PC, then just drag/copy to internal storage. Then boot TWRP, select INSTALL, pick the file, and flash it.
What is the background of the device, how do you not know the OS version? Did you receive it this way, or fixing it for a friend or something?
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elchico92 said:
When I boot into Fastboot, I get the dm-verity notification "Phone is unlocked and cannot be trusted".
I read that this unlocked-notification appears because I have the wrong kernel? Is that true? Which one do I need?
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That isn't the dm-verity notification. The dm-verity notification screen is similar, but says "dm-verity is not started in enforcing mode".
What you described is the bootloader unlocked warning screen. The bootloader unlocked warning screen is expected and normal (in fact, unavoidable) if the bootloader is unlocked. And unlocked bootloader is required for TWRP, flashing custom ROMs, etc.
dm-verity warning screen is in fact normal, as well, if you have TWRP installed. That one can be disabled by a couple different methods. But it's only purpose is to notify a "average" user that the system has been modified. For XDA users that are intentionally modifying their phones (TWRP, root, etc.) the warning is pretty meaningless. Under certain conditions, dm-verity will prevent the phone from booting. But TWRP and root in themselves, will normally not do that.
Neither warning means you have the wrong kernel, necessarily. And unless you (or someone else) tried to flash a kernel, there really isn't any reason to believe that.
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elchico92 said:
I tried to reflash the original recovery => device did not start in recovery anymore => reflashed twrp
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Flashing stock recovery will (by definition) replace TWRP with stock recovery. You probably have recovery, just the stock one (not TWRP) which is fairly useless in your case (can't flash custom ROMs, root, etc.).
elchico92 said:
I tried to flash the stock ROM => did not work (with this Error 7)
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Can't really troubleshoot this, unless you tell us what file exactly (file name) and where you got it from. "Stock ROM" is far too vague, and can literally mean a dozen or more different things.
Also, what version TWRP?
Using a TWRP version which does not support Oreo is one reason for Error 7. Or you may have tried a file intended for the 3, not the 3T. So these details need to be provided, before we can figure out what went wrong.
elchico92 said:
What do I want: A stable, rooted ROM. It can be the stock ROM, but also a custom, I do not care right now.
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You kind of need to decide which of those you want. Otherwise, there are just too many options for us to give.
Yet another option (in addition to those given) would be to flash the full stock OOS zip from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/official-oxygenos-5-0-1-android-8-0-t3728119
Then before rebooting, flash Magisk to root, and you should be all set. The full zip will put you on a fully stock baseline (including firmware). Which, if you aren't sure if you want stock, beta or custom ROM, is not a bad place to be; you can see what the "stock" condition is, before messing with things like custom ROMs. But again, it's totally subjective and a matter of personal preference, and you really do need to decide for yourself what is best for you (as an individual) at this time.

thes3usa said:
You may want to Sideload the latest Firmware too, Open Beta 21 that is. And then Sideload a Nougat ROM. Don't sideload any GAPPs.
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Why not just sideload stock ROM which includes the firmware? Make life easier

przemcio510 said:
Why not just sideload stock ROM which includes the firmware? Make life easier
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Yeah, that is a good option, among many. As I mentioned, there are just too many options since the original poster hasn't even decided stock or custom ROM.

przemcio510 said:
Why not just sideload stock ROM which includes the firmware? Make life easier
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Since OP hasn't mentioned whether he wants to use a stock or custom ROM. So I gave him the link for the latest FW, in case he wants to use a recently updated custom ROM without needing to download the whole Stock zip.

Done!
Thanks a lot. The phone is working again.
I have flashed with adb sideload the firmware and the ResurrectionRemix-Rom (Nougat) and then via TWRP the gapps.
So I hope, everthing will be fine now.
answers:
- TWRP-folder: yeah I created one because I thought, maybe to restore will fix anything
- I tried to flash with TWRP a ROM, but it says "Error 7", which means: wrong ROM => but I am sure, it was the right one
- background: it was the phone of a friend of mine => he never heard anything about ROMs etc
The thread can be closed.

elchico92 said:
- I tried to flash with TWRP a ROM, but it says "Error 7", which means: wrong ROM => but I am sure, it was the right one
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I already offered to troubleshoot this error for your, but you never supplied the requested info. Don't assume it is the "right one" next time, but rather, give exact file names, version numbers, and let us verify. Mistakes happen, and it always is good to have another set of eyes look at the specifics.
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elchico92 said:
The thread can be closed.
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Threads on xda don't get closed, just because you solved your current issue. Others may have a similar problem, and may want to ask questions, etc.

I'm stuck in Fastboot Mode & TWRP without OS
I everyone,
Like the title say I'm totally stuck, I don't know what to do ....
I've got a OnePlus 3T few years ago, and the first thing i did at the installation was to encrypt the phone with an option of oxygen OS, and after that i unlock the oem and add root access.
But when oneplus release a major update, there was issues with phone encrypted and unlock, for that I never could make an update of the OS, so I did try to install the lastest lineage os recently, and add an "error 7".
After reading a lot of stuff and try a lot of manupilations, i'm now totally stuck with only access to the fastboot, twrp, and the recovery of oneplus.
If someone here could help me, you will be very gratefull because i can't afford to buy a new phone for the moment... thank's

slykereven said:
I everyone,
Like the title say I'm totally stuck, I don't know what to do ....
I've got a OnePlus 3T few years ago, and the first thing i did at the installation was to encrypt the phone with an option of oxygen OS, and after that i unlock the oem and add root access.
But when oneplus release a major update, there was issues with phone encrypted and unlock, for that I never could make an update of the OS, so I did try to install the lastest lineage os recently, and add an "error 7".
After reading a lot of stuff and try a lot of manupilations, i'm now totally stuck with only access to the fastboot, twrp, and the recovery of oneplus.
If someone here could help me, you will be very gratefull because i can't afford to buy a new phone for the moment... thank's
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This should get you back to OOS:
In TWRP:
1. Do a factory reset
2. Flash OOS 9.0.6 full rom
3. Flash this modified firmware (to avoid the issue 9.0.6 with encrypted+unlocked) https://github.com/nvertigo/firmwar...3t/oxygenos-9.0.6-bl-km-5.0.8-firmware-3T.zip (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...5-0-8-firmware-barrier-t3941164/post79758055)
4. Reboot
This should leave you with a clean install of OOS 9.0.6 and an encrypted phone with the stock recovery (TWRP gets replaced when you boot stock OOS).
From that point you can do what you want.
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OK, that's a little crazy but it's working, i've got a one plus 3T A3003, but i had to install Stable9.0.3+Firmware+Modem_OnePlus3.zip and not the one for the 3T ..... then install the last lineage os 17, and everything seems to work for now !!!
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BillGoss said:
This should get you back to OOS:
In TWRP:
1. Do a factory reset
2. Flash OOS 9.0.6 full rom
3. Flash this modified firmware (to avoid the issue 9.0.6 with encrypted+unlocked) https://github.com/nvertigo/firmwar...3t/oxygenos-9.0.6-bl-km-5.0.8-firmware-3T.zip (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...5-0-8-firmware-barrier-t3941164/post79758055)
4. Reboot
This should leave you with a clean install of OOS 9.0.6 and an encrypted phone with the stock recovery (TWRP gets replaced when you boot stock OOS).
From that point you can do what you want.
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Hi, thank's for your help, i didn't see your answer before and i have resolved the issue with other method

TWRP asking for password for Decrypt Data on (8.1) international global rom

Hello guys,
just wanna asking again,.. I was going to flash magisk on red magic. I already succeed in flashing the TWRP. But, unfortunately, the TWRP was asking for a password to Decrypt Data...
Does anyone know the solution for this?
I already try to put pin on android and use it on TWRP still no luck here. Is there is a way to decrypt the phone from the system itself??
any suggestions will be great :fingers-crossed:

ianseer said:
Hello guys,
just wanna asking again,.. I was going to flash magisk on red magic. I already succeed in flashing the TWRP. But, unfortunately, the TWRP was asking for a password to Decrypt Data...
Does anyone know the solution for this?
I already try to put pin on android and use it on TWRP still no luck here. Is there is a way to decrypt the phone from the system itself??
any suggestions will be great :fingers-crossed:
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Flash official recovery from twrp website. If I remember right it will work. But change language to English

If you haven't already find solution you must do factory reset through twrp option to unlock it ,of course this action will wipe all your data.

strakell said:
If you haven't already find solution you must do factory reset through twrp option to unlock it ,of course this action will wipe all your data.
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Data partition he needs to wipe.

ianseer said:
Hello guys,
just wanna asking again,.. I was going to flash magisk on red magic. I already succeed in flashing the TWRP. But, unfortunately, the TWRP was asking for a password to decrypt Data...
Does anyone know the solution for this?
I already try to put pin on android and use it on TWRP still no luck here. Is there is a way to decrypt the phone from the system itself??
any suggestions will be great :fingers-crossed:
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1. You need to go in boot-loader mode: VOL DOWN and POWER - preferable from power off state and when logo appear release buttons.
2. unlock boot-loader (every time is needed if you want to modify recovery or anything else)
3. install original international recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/file/s3dyqlhsytsflpd/recovery-114.img/file
4. restart in RECOVERY...now you see original recovery : choose English and go and wipe USER DATA (!!!!!!IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING, ANY IMG< MP# < EVERYTHING FROM INTERNAL MEMORY and DECRYPT IT !!!!!),
erase also cache!!!!!
5. Power OFF
6. Unlock boot-loader (yes, again!)
7. install TWRP 3.3.1 : http://www.mediafire.com/file/nsu9nr0pdknruxw/recovery-331.img/file
8. Boot into TWRP Recovery
9. now install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip" : http://www.mediafire.com/file/hquo5qjoi45hy9c/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip/file
In this way you will decrypt your phone and prevent to encrypt it again on reboot. If you don't Disable verity and force encrypt phone will re-encrypt itself on reboot because Vendor partition contain settings to encrypt data. There is a chance that after step 8 you will need to reinstall original international ROM ver. 114 and immediately after that the "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip"
After reboot successfully (and no encrypting data) go back to TWRP and flash the last magisk.
....If you want to try something else: Download the Resurrection Remix 8. 1, version 64 bit A only gapps from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688
This one I found that is working also gapss.
You can find also other ROM (as system image!) here:
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-%28GSI%29-list ,
or here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
About treble experimentation here: https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-%28FAQ%29
For example I like the DESCENDANT 3.1.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/descendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578 but I can not make working gapps on it....till now at least
So, I think i have opened your appetite!
have fun!

ABM30 said:
1. You need to go in boot-loader mode: VOL DOWN and POWER - preferable from power off state and when logo appear release buttons.
2. unlock boot-loader (every time is needed if you want to modify recovery or anything else)
3. install original international recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/file/s3dyqlhsytsflpd/recovery-114.img/file
4. restart in RECOVERY...now you see original recovery : choose English and go and wipe USER DATA (!!!!!!IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING, ANY IMG< MP# < EVERYTHING FROM INTERNAL MEMORY and DECRYPT IT !!!!!),
erase also cache!!!!!
5. Power OFF
6. Unlock boot-loader (yes, again!)
7. install TWRP 3.3.1 : http://www.mediafire.com/file/nsu9nr0pdknruxw/recovery-331.img/file
8. Boot into TWRP Recovery
9. now install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip" : http://www.mediafire.com/file/hquo5qjoi45hy9c/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip/file
In this way you will decrypt your phone and prevent to encrypt it again on reboot. If you don't Disable verity and force encrypt phone will re-encrypt itself on reboot because Vendor partition contain settings to encrypt data. There is a chance that after step 8 you will need to reinstall original international ROM ver. 114 and immediately after that the "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip"
After reboot successfully (and no encrypting data) go back to TWRP and flash the last magisk.
....If you want to try something else: Download the Resurrection Remix 8. 1, version 64 bit A only gapps from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...opment/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688
This one I found that is working also gapss.
You can find also other ROM (as system image!) here:
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list ,
or here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
About treble experimentation here: https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-(FAQ)
For example I like the DESCENDANT 3.1.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578 but I can not make working gapps on it....till now at least
So, I think i have opened you appetite!
have fun!
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Does the songs are getting played into the gsi? Treble GSI have issues like overheating and no sound while playing music. Means no ringtones either. I had put logs for phh but he didn't worked as he is busy. As all gsi uses phh base and fixes, the issues are same across the gsi.
Plus- in pie Chinese vendor the treble support is gone. So no more treble in pie update. Only we have legacy support on 8.1.
I had tried to work onto updating Omni but my motherboard went down. It got burnt. You know how to cook ROMs right ! Why don't you try?
Plus the latest gsi no longer boot idk the reasons with the July updates. Reply to me I am trying to donate a device to anyone who can work on this phone

ABM30 said:
1. You need to go in boot-loader mode: VOL DOWN and POWER - preferable from power off state and when logo appear release buttons.
2. unlock boot-loader (every time is needed if you want to modify recovery or anything else)
3. install original international recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/file/s3dyqlhsytsflpd/recovery-114.img/file
4. restart in RECOVERY...now you see original recovery : choose English and go and wipe USER DATA (!!!!!!IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING, ANY IMG< MP# < EVERYTHING FROM INTERNAL MEMORY and DECRYPT IT !!!!!),
erase also cache!!!!!
5. Power OFF
6. Unlock boot-loader (yes, again!)
7. install TWRP 3.3.1 : http://www.mediafire.com/file/nsu9nr0pdknruxw/recovery-331.img/file
8. Boot into TWRP Recovery
9. now install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip" : http://www.mediafire.com/file/hquo5qjoi45hy9c/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip/file
In this way you will decrypt your phone and prevent to encrypt it again on reboot. If you don't Disable verity and force encrypt phone will re-encrypt itself on reboot because Vendor partition contain settings to encrypt data. There is a chance that after step 8 you will need to reinstall original international ROM ver. 114 and immediately after that the "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip"
After reboot successfully (and no encrypting data) go back to TWRP and flash the last magisk.
....If you want to try something else: Download the Resurrection Remix 8. 1, version 64 bit A only gapps from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...opment/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688
This one I found that is working also gapss.
You can find also other ROM (as system image!) here:
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list ,
or here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
About treble experimentation here: https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-(FAQ)
For example I like the DESCENDANT 3.1.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578 but I can not make working gapps on it....till now at least
So, I think i have opened you appetite!
have fun!
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You answering all of my question very nice and clear... Yes i will having fun next week, i hope... (Still in other city now, i need my phone)... But, when the time comes, i will try it and post the update here... big thanks, Appriciate it... Yes i'm hungry now

methuselah said:
Does the songs are getting played into the gsi? Treble GSI have issues like overheating and no sound while playing music. Means no ringtones either. I had put logs for phh but he didn't worked as he is busy. As all gsi uses phh base and fixes, the issues are same across the gsi.
Plus- in pie Chinese vendor the treble support is gone. So no more treble in pie update. Only we have legacy support on 8.1.
I had tried to work onto updating Omni but my motherboard went down. It got burnt. You know how to cook ROMs right ! Why don't you try?
Plus the latest gsi no longer boot idk the reasons with the July updates. Reply to me I am trying to donate a device to anyone who can work on this phone
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If only i can help you guys out cooking the rom... I'm only animator and designer... Not chef programmer or coder

methuselah said:
Does the songs are getting played into the gsi? Treble GSI have issues like overheating and no sound while playing music. Means no ringtones either. I had put logs for phh but he didn't worked as he is busy. As all gsi uses phh base and fixes, the issues are same across the gsi.
Plus- in pie Chinese vendor the treble support is gone. So no more treble in pie update. Only we have legacy support on 8.1.
I had tried to work onto updating Omni but my motherboard went down. It got burnt. You know how to cook ROMs right ! Why don't you try?
Plus the latest gsi no longer boot idk the reasons with the July updates. Reply to me I am trying to donate a device to anyone who can work on this phone
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YES, at this moment sound is a problem in GSI ROMs. In call you have sound but not in media.
I am still looking for solutions.

ABM30 said:
YES, at this moment sound is a problem in GSI ROMs. In call you have sound but not in media.
I am still looking for solutions.
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There are logs on phh thread about sound and other issues on gsi. Take a look if you have any knowledge. You don't need to take logs again I guess. But new GSI don't even boot last time this month when I checked. Maybe I was wrong.
It's just my point of view. You should try to bring up lineageOs with Omni sources coz lot of developers are there to help you if you have knowledge. The device tress are there from Omni. Well 8.1 is still there as lineageOs is still updating and giving security fixes. And most of commits are there for ok our phones in Omni GitHub.

ABM30 said:
1. You need to go in boot-loader mode: VOL DOWN and POWER - preferable from power off state and when logo appear release buttons.
2. unlock boot-loader (every time is needed if you want to modify recovery or anything else)
3. install original international recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/file/s3dyqlhsytsflpd/recovery-114.img/file
4. restart in RECOVERY...now you see original recovery : choose English and go and wipe USER DATA (!!!!!!IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING, ANY IMG< MP# < EVERYTHING FROM INTERNAL MEMORY and DECRYPT IT !!!!!),
erase also cache!!!!!
5. Power OFF
6. Unlock boot-loader (yes, again!)
7. install TWRP 3.3.1 : http://www.mediafire.com/file/nsu9nr0pdknruxw/recovery-331.img/file
8. Boot into TWRP Recovery
9. now install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip" : http://www.mediafire.com/file/hquo5qjoi45hy9c/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip/file
In this way you will decrypt your phone and prevent to encrypt it again on reboot. If you don't Disable verity and force encrypt phone will re-encrypt itself on reboot because Vendor partition contain settings to encrypt data. There is a chance that after step 8 you will need to reinstall original international ROM ver. 114 and immediately after that the "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip"
After reboot successfully (and no encrypting data) go back to TWRP and flash the last magisk.
....If you want to try something else: Download the Resurrection Remix 8. 1, version 64 bit A only gapps from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688
This one I found that is working also gapss.
You can find also other ROM (as system image!) here:
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-%28GSI%29-list ,
or here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
About treble experimentation here: https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-%28FAQ%29
For example I like the DESCENDANT 3.1.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/descendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578 but I can not make working gapps on it....till now at least
So, I think i have opened your appetite!
have fun!
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Hello, me again...
I'm trying to do the method that you've explained...
there's a new problem... right now, already try to connect my phone to USB on pc, it always says "USB supplying power on attached device" even for fastboot mode it doesn't work the computer still not recognize anything.. already tried different computer, already tried different cables too... no luck...
Now, I can go to emergency recovery with stock nicely but cannot go to the usual recovery cuz i already installed twrp but the phone itself is encrypted device so nothing to do there, I'm thinking about wiping userdata from emergency recovery,... is it okay to do this? cuz maybe I'm thinking after I wiping the userdata and everything I can get my USB connection again (cuz before i've had similar issue but after install new rom it's working nicely almost with every cable),... what do u guys think? thanks in advance

ianseer said:
Hello, me again...
I'm trying to do the method that you've explained...
there's a new problem... right now, already try to connect my phone to USB on pc, it always says "USB supplying power on attached device" even for fastboot mode it doesn't work the computer still not recognize anything.. already tried different computer, already tried different cables too... no luck...
Now, I can go to emergency recovery with stock nicely but cannot go to the usual recovery cuz i already installed twrp but the phone itself is encrypted device so nothing to do there, I'm thinking about wiping userdata from emergency recovery,... is it okay to do this? cuz maybe I'm thinking after I wiping the userdata and everything I can get my USB connection again (cuz before i've had similar issue but after install new rom it's working nicely almost with every cable),... what do u guys think? thanks in advance
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Well, if you are encrypted you will need to uncrypt your phone.
!!!!!!!But you will lose everithing saved in internal memory!!!!!!!!
Just follow steps 1 to 8 from my previous guide. Then you can reinstall the ROM. If you will install International ROM you will get encrypted again if you don't run Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip right after installing ROM in TWRP!!!!!!!
Wiping everything with original recovery is the best way to clear your phone!!! sometimes is mandatory this, even with advanced wipe in TWRP you wont achieve what you can with original recovery wipe!

Back to report...
Already finished all the things need to be done... and ABM30 method is working nicely.... now, I can enjoy all the root goodness in my red magic with original global rom.
really this is what I'm looking for... Thanks a lot.
Ps: just wanna share for the USB to pc connectivity problems: what I did was connect it on fastboot mode, and do fastboot command for unlocking your red magic.... wait around 5 min, unplug it if nothing happens, plug it again and wait again (until many times), after that you will see your fastboot command from wait mode into something successful... (i dunno why).
and then do reflash the recovery...
for the resurrection remix, I will try it and post it on new thread.... seems interesting

ianseer said:
Back to report...
Already finished all the things need to be done... and ABM30 method is working nicely.... now, I can enjoy all the root goodness in my red magic with original global rom.
really this is what I'm looking for... Thanks a lot.
Ps: just wanna share for the USB to pc connectivity problems: what I did was connect it on fastboot mode, and do fastboot command for unlocking your red magic.... wait around 5 min, unplug it if nothing happens, plug it again and wait again (until many times), after that you will see your fastboot command from wait mode into something successful... (i dunno why).
and then do reflash the recovery...
for the resurrection remix, I will try it and post it on new thread.... seems interesting
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Why are flashing without any output. Flash phh treble and help in sorting out bugs.

methuselah said:
Why are flashing without any output. Flash phh treble and help in sorting out bugs.
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I will... btw, do u know if we in treble. what happened with led strip on the back? is it only for notification? or turned off completely?

ianseer said:
I will... btw, do u know if we in treble. what happened with led strip on the back? is it only for notification? or turned off completely?
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well it doesn't work. It's a part of kernel I guess. There are no sounds from loudspeaker. and there are huge issues with pie in phh treble. He needs logs for that. You can't even login into the google account. There are logs with on treble Phh thread. August images are there. Start taking logs after reading the thread. You will be happy to help him.

ianseer said:
I will... btw, do u know if we in treble. what happened with led strip on the back? is it only for notification? or turned off completely?
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Did you posted any log?

ABM30 said:
1. You need to go in boot-loader mode: VOL DOWN and POWER - preferable from power off state and when logo appear release buttons.
2. unlock boot-loader (every time is needed if you want to modify recovery or anything else)
3. install original international recovery: [url]http://www.mediafire.com/file/s3dyqlhsytsflpd/recovery-114.img/file[/URL]
4. restart in RECOVERY...now you see original recovery : choose English and go and wipe USER DATA (!!!!!!IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING, ANY IMG< MP# < EVERYTHING FROM INTERNAL MEMORY and DECRYPT IT !!!!!),
erase also cache!!!!!
5. Power OFF
6. Unlock boot-loader (yes, again!)
7. install TWRP 3.3.1 : [url]http://www.mediafire.com/file/nsu9nr0pdknruxw/recovery-331.img/file[/URL]
8. Boot into TWRP Recovery
9. now install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip" : [url]http://www.mediafire.com/file/hquo5qjoi45hy9c/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip/file[/URL]
In this way you will decrypt your phone and prevent to encrypt it again on reboot. If you don't Disable verity and force encrypt phone will re-encrypt itself on reboot because Vendor partition contain settings to encrypt data. There is a chance that after step 8 you will need to reinstall original international ROM ver. 114 and immediately after that the "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.04.2019.zip"
After reboot successfully (and no encrypting data) go back to TWRP and flash the last magisk.
....If you want to try something else: Download the Resurrection Remix 8. 1, version 64 bit A only gapps from here: [url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688[/URL]
This one I found that is working also gapss.
You can find also other ROM (as system image!) here:
[url]https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-%28GSI%29-list[/URL] ,
or here:
[url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development[/URL]
About treble experimentation here: [url]https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-%28FAQ%29[/URL]
For example I like the DESCENDANT 3.1.1 : [url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/descendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578[/URL] but I can not make working gapps on it....till now at least
So, I think i have opened your appetite!
have fun!
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Hello sir, I followed each and every step, but device ended up in bootloop. Mostly a soft brick. Every time I power on the device, the logo comes and phone turns off.
I even tried to patch the fstab in /vendor/etc. Same results.
By the way, I could not get the V114 stock global rom which you have mentioned but was able to get V109 stock global rom. If you have the link of the stock rom you mentioned, please provide a link for it. I will just revert back to stock and use it that way. Seems like the device doesn't wants to have an unlocked bootloader and a uncrypted data state ?

ianseer said:
Back to report...
Already finished all the things need to be done... and ABM30 method is working nicely.... now, I can enjoy all the root goodness in my red magic with original global rom.
really this is what I'm looking for... Thanks a lot.
Ps: just wanna share for the USB to pc connectivity problems: what I did was connect it on fastboot mode, and do fastboot command for unlocking your red magic.... wait around 5 min, unplug it if nothing happens, plug it again and wait again (until many times), after that you will see your fastboot command from wait mode into something successful... (i dunno why).
and then do reflash the recovery...
for the resurrection remix, I will try it and post it on new thread.... seems interesting
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I'm facing issues with this. I followed every step as mentioned by ABM30. But the device in now on bootloop. Infact, I do have the twrp as recovery but device state is locked and the system isnt booting up. Help please

Zenith9082 said:
I'm facing issues with this. I followed every step as mentioned by ABM30. But the device in now on bootloop. Infact, I do have the twrp as recovery but device state is locked and the system isnt booting up. Help please
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you mean twrp mentioned that your device is locked?

How to reset firmware

so i've tried a few roms, and couldn't get gpay working. im going to try a few things mentioned in other threads, but before i start that. i want to properly/fully reset my phone to the stock, to hopefully make sure i don't mess anything up in the future.
my first issue was installing twrp, i tried to `fastboot flash` the recovery, but nothing worked until i followed these steps: https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-and-install-twrp-recovery-for-redmi-k20-pro-latest/
im worried about what might be in the misc.bin in that zip. cuz i couldn't reboot into twrp recovery until i flashed that. does anyone know what that is? i think i just want to flash/reset? everything on my phone back to miui, make sure i update to the latest firmware etc. but, tbh, i find navigating xda difficult and can't seem to find the official firmware anywhere, or steps on how to reset the phone...
thanks for any help

Um, i think ur in the wrong category

thejacer87 said:
my first issue was installing twrp, i tried to `fastboot flash` the recovery, but nothing worked until i followed these steps ...
im worried about what might be in the misc.bin in that zip. cuz i couldn't reboot into twrp recovery until i flashed that. does anyone know what that is?
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The misc.bin file is basically just a script that tells the Device to directly boot into TWRP, because Xiaomi Devices / MIUI are configured to overwrite TWRP after a reboot. If you still feel uncomfortable having to flash the misc file, try "fastboot *BOOT* TWRP.img" instead of "fastboot *FLASH* TWRP.img".
If you wish to keep MIUI installed instead of an Custom ROM make sure to flash Magisk, as it patches the DM-Verity stuff that causes the Device to either get stuck in a Bootloop or replace TWRP with the Stock Recovery.
If you're planning to run an Custom ROM like LineageOS, AOSiP etc. you don't have to flash Magisk as long as your Device isn't encrypted. Rebooting from TWRP to System without flashing Magisk on an encrypted Device will encrypt your Data Partition and you'll have to format Data to be able to access the Internal Storage again. (Flashing Magisk in that case will prevent your Device from encrypting all your Data again after an ROM Flash.)

Fatal_Scythe said:
The misc.bin file is basically just a script that tells the Device to directly boot into TWRP, because Xiaomi Devices / MIUI are configured to overwrite TWRP after a reboot. If you still feel uncomfortable having to flash the misc file, try "fastboot *BOOT* TWRP.img" instead of "fastboot *FLASH* TWRP.img".
If you wish to keep MIUI installed instead of an Custom ROM make sure to flash Magisk, as it patches the DM-Verity stuff that causes the Device to either get stuck in a Bootloop or replace TWRP with the Stock Recovery.
If you're planning to run an Custom ROM like LineageOS, AOSiP etc. you don't have to flash Magisk as long as your Device isn't encrypted. Rebooting from TWRP to System without flashing Magisk on an encrypted Device will encrypt your Data Partition and you'll have to format Data to be able to access the Internal Storage again. (Flashing Magisk in that case will prevent your Device from encrypting all your Data again after an ROM Flash.)
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k thanks for the info. what's the difference b/w the boot v flash for twrp?
is the misc.bin from that link i posted safe then? where did it come from? is there a thread here where files like that are posted/talked about?
i definitely plan to stick with either lineage or Pixel experience. i just want to get google pay going. so i think my next attempt will be to relflash magisk and look into that sql fix everyone mentions

thejacer87 said:
so i've tried a few roms, and couldn't get gpay working. im going to try a few things mentioned in other threads, but before i start that. i want to properly/fully reset my phone to the stock, to hopefully make sure i don't mess anything up in the future.
my first issue was installing twrp, i tried to `fastboot flash` the recovery, but nothing worked until i followed these steps: https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-and-install-twrp-recovery-for-redmi-k20-pro-latest/
im worried about what might be in the misc.bin in that zip. cuz i couldn't reboot into twrp recovery until i flashed that. does anyone know what that is? i think i just want to flash/reset? everything on my phone back to miui, make sure i update to the latest firmware etc. but, tbh, i find navigating xda difficult and can't seem to find the official firmware anywhere, or steps on how to reset the phone...
thanks for any help
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If you're planning to go back to stock MIUI and locked bootloader, I highly recommend using Mi Flash and flashing the original fastboot MIUI ROM which can be found here https://www.xda-developers.com/download-miui-11-xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-poco-f1/amp/. All you gotta to do is extract the ROM file which is .tgz to any folder, and in Mi Flash select that folder click on "clean all and lock" in the bottom right corner, and click flash. This should theoretically make your device "out of the box".
Keep in mind that this method requires a PC with all ADB and fastboot drivers, they can be downloaded from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 .

thejacer87 said:
k thanks for the info. what's the difference b/w the boot v flash for twrp?
is the misc.bin from that link i posted safe then? where did it come from? is there a thread here where files like that are posted/talked about?
i definitely plan to stick with either lineage or Pixel experience. i just want to get google pay going. so i think my next attempt will be to relflash magisk and look into that sql fix everyone mentions
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BOOT will just let the Device temporarily boot into the Recovery (without making changes to the Recovery Partition) FLASH will write the Recovery Image to the Recovery Partition so you can boot to it whenever you want / need to.
I don't know if there's any kind of threads where certain files are talked about sorry, but I could be wrong though.
I don't know much about G Pay, I was gonna try it too but my Bank doesn't support it. I've seen quite a few people reporting success in getting it to work / making payments with it in local stores with the mentioned SQL Fix so if you're lucky it'll work for you too

Fatal_Scythe said:
BOOT will just let the Device temporarily boot into the Recovery (without making changes to the Recovery Partition) FLASH will write the Recovery Image to the Recovery Partition so you can boot to it whenever you want / need to.
I don't know if there's any kind of threads where certain files are talked about sorry, but I could be wrong though.
I don't know much about G Pay, I was gonna try it too but my Bank doesn't support it. I've seen quite a few people reporting success in getting it to work / making payments with it in local stores with the mentioned SQL Fix so if you're lucky it'll work for you too
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just got gpay to work with the sql fix. thanks for the help

Does anyone hava a guide to installing custom rom on MI 9 2020?

Hi,
I bought a new phone and thought I would get in to custom ROMs again. Mostly to get rid of bloatware. However, after following multiple guides I'm still no where closer to achieving my goals. The phone is a MI 9.
I found there's a lot of different steps depending on guide but most of the once I've tried does the following:
* Unlock bootloader, working
* Installing twrp via fastboot, working
* Deleting data in twrp, working
* Transfering a rom.zip file (depending on rom), working via usb cable
* Some guides recommends to install disable force Encryption via another zip file transferred from the computer, however, that seems to not be necessary, tried i few times
* Installing rom via twrp, seems to work
* In some guides you then need to remove cache, working
* Rebooting from twrp, working
After these steps I find myself in one of three different cases,
1. Phone is stuck in fastboot, have to reflash it with MIflash and global MIUI rom to get phone to work again
2. Phone in boot loop, logo shows up, phone waits for awhile, phone reboots, logo shows up
3. Phone boots up, logo is shown, phone reboots into twrp
I've also tried both XiaoMiTool and XiaoMiTool V2,
XiaoMiTool seems to write the global ROM to the phone whatever I choose (Have tried Xiaomi.eu and LineageOS 17)
XiaoMiTool V2, fails in second to last step, it wants to remove some cache before the installation in twrp is done.
Things I've not tried:
* Moving file to twrp with adb instead, should not make a difference
* Installing magisk
Now, I'm a bit afraid my phone will get hard bricked, have reinstalled the OS 20 times the last day to test different approaches and steps. Nothing seem to work. Does anyone have a proven method working in 2020?
Another way to go might be to just get rid of the commercials, run a different launcher to get app list and get rid of the bloatware. This is not really what I want but I can live with it.
As you can hear I'm about to just throw in the towel and give up. But I've heard a lot good about the xda forums so I thought it might be worth a try even though I do understand if no one has time or energy to help out a newbie.
Help please!
Edit: I do realize I've accidentally put this under Guides and not Q&A. I find no way of moving it nor deleting the thread so I guess some moderator will have to come help. Sorry for this.

Do you use latest TWRP for Mi9? TWRP from Mauronofrio works fine for me.
When you say "Deleting data in twrp", does this mean you did Format Data (confirm by typing "yes")? Or just wipe?
Poslano z mojega MI 9 z uporabo Tapatalk

mxxt01 is right. You have to format the data partition or else you will run into a bootloop.
I followed the guide here but I did not flash magisk since I don't need root.
Basically what I did was;
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Reboot to load the OS but skip the initial setup
3. Reboot to fastboot/bootloader
4. Flash TWRP (use the latest beta from Mauronofrio)
5. Immediatly press Vol Up + Power button to boot TWRP
6. Sideload the firmware to /tmp/
7. Format the data partition and type yes to continue
8. Factory reset
9. Flash firmware from within TWRP
10. Factory reset again (you can skip this if you don't want to)
11. Reboot
And that is how I did it.

mxxt01 said:
Do you use latest TWRP for Mi9? TWRP from Mauronofrio works fine for me.
When you say "Deleting data in twrp", does this mean you did Format Data (confirm by typing "yes")? Or just wipe?
Poslano z mojega MI 9 z uporabo Tapatalk
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I have tried both Formatting data, this generally makes all folders have gibberish names and by going to advanced wipe, choosing data, some guides also wants you to delete Dalvik, Cache and System. I have tried both in the same go and one or the other. Does not seem to make a difference. But from the response below I get that it's formatting the data and typing yes that is the way to go(?)
TWRP version 3.3.1-0
sangbuana said:
mxxt01 is right. You have to format the data partition or else you will run into a bootloop.
I followed the guide here but I did not flash magisk since I don't need root.
Basically what I did was;
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Reboot to load the OS but skip the initial setup
3. Reboot to fastboot/bootloader
4. Flash TWRP (use the latest beta from Mauronofrio)
5. Immediatly press Vol Up + Power button to boot TWRP
6. Sideload the firmware to /tmp/
7. Format the data partition and type yes to continue
8. Factory reset
9. Flash firmware from within TWRP
10. Factory reset again (you can skip this if you don't want to)
11. Reboot
And that is how I did it.
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Could you describe step 6 in more detail please?
This is what I get if I try sideloading my phone:
adb push xiaomi.eu_multi_MI9_V11.0.5.0.QFACNXM_v11-10.zip /tmp/
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
I guess it's important to not get the firmware in the SD-card folder since that will be wiped if I format the data, this might be where I fail.

Step 6 is to type adb push rom.zip /tmp/
I renamed the zip file to rom.zip so that I don't typo when typing.
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In any case you should flash a current (11.0.6.0 or younger) fastboot ROM (.tgz extention). Recovery ROMs (.zip extention) don't reset the phone as deep as fastboot ROMs do.
After that you'd best flash vbmeta.img before TWRP, see #1 for more details.
Cheers
Toscha

From personal experience of using xiaomi.eu's ROM, I never did install vbmeta.img or dmverity, since that particular rom is based on the official beta Chinese MIUI ROMs, and the latest TWRP from Mauronofrio supports decryption. Not sure about other ROMs though.
Just to be safe, just download the stock fastboot ROM as a backup just in case anything goes wrong. Always remember to NOT lock your bootloader when flashing back to stock, in case your persist partition gets corrupted, you can flash it to recover.

ZevSwe said:
I have tried both Formatting data, this generally makes all folders have gibberish names and by going to advanced wipe, choosing data, some guides also wants you to delete Dalvik, Cache and System. I have tried both in the same go and one or the other. Does not seem to make a difference. But from the response below I get that it's formatting the data and typing yes that is the way to go(?)
TWRP version 3.3.1-0
Could you describe step 6 in more detail please?
This is what I get if I try sideloading my phone:
adb push xiaomi.eu_multi_MI9_V11.0.5.0.QFACNXM_v11-10.zip /tmp/
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
I guess it's important to not get the firmware in the SD-card folder since that will be wiped if I format the data, this might be where I fail.
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Like written by toscha42 you should flash the latest fastboot stock rom (tgz) for your phone first, as after all the attempts you have made your phone is probably kind of ****ed up... Do not lock bootloader.
What I do and it works for me, starting from stock ROM.
1. Unlock bootloader (you already done that)
2. Flash in fastboot latest TWRP for your device (I use Mauronofrio)
3. After flashing disconnect the phone and push VOLUME UP + POWER to enter from fastboot directly to TWRP recovery
4. Format data with yes
5. Reboot to recovery
6. Flash xiaomi.eu custom rom for your device with USB OTG (usb otg is the easiest way I guess as you don't need to move the rom to internal storage)
7. Reboot to recovery
8. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
8. Reboot to system
And that's all.
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toscha42 said:
In any case you should flash a current (11.0.6.0 or younger) fastboot ROM (.tgz extention). Recovery ROMs (.zip extention) don't reset the phone as deep as fastboot ROMs do.
After that you'd best flash vbmeta.img before TWRP, see #1 for more details.
Cheers
Toscha
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Can't seem to find any fastboot ROMS, neither of xiaomi.eu or LineageOs 17. Where can I find this? https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/20-1-16.54300/
If I understood correctly vbmeta.img unlockes secure boot. Not sure why that is needed or what problems it might create. Did some googling but found nothing. What is this used for? If it's important, why is it not in any guides I found?

ZevSwe said:
Can't seem to find any fastboot ROMS, neither of xiaomi.eu or LineageOs 17. Where can I find this? https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/20-1-16.54300/
If I understood correctly vbmeta.img unlockes secure boot. Not sure why that is needed or what problems it might create. Did some googling but found nothing. What is this used for? If it's important, why is it not in any guides I found?
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Fastboot STOCK Xiaomi ROM.
To be flashed with MiFlash. Do not lock bootloader.
http://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1700361
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Fastoot ROMs are only available for official MIUI ROMs and has tgz as their filename extensions. They are flashable only using Mi Flash tools or equivalent. Custom ROMs has zip and they are flashable using recovery.
Correct me if I'm wrong, vbmeta.img is for verified boot. I was running on official MIUI ROM and I wanted to have TWRP recovery, but stock recovery would come back after every reboot. So I flashed a modified version of vbmeta.img available on the web, to disable verified boot, and TWRP would persist in the recovery partition. Have a read on Verified Boot here.

mxxt01 said:
Fastboot STOCK Xiaomi ROM.
To be flashed with MiFlash. Do not lock bootloader.
http://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1700361
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Hmm okay, but the phone is already working with the stock ROM, my whole idea is to switch to something else. What do you mean with do not lock bootloader?
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Fastoot ROMs are only available for official MIUI ROMs and has tgz as their filename extensions. They are flashable only using Mi Flash tools or equivalent. Custom ROMs has zip and they are flashable using recovery.
Correct me if I'm wrong, vbmeta.img is for verified boot. I was running on official MIUI ROM and I wanted to have TWRP recovery, but stock recovery would come back after every reboot. So I flashed a modified version of vbmeta.img available on the web, to disable verified boot, and TWRP would persist in the recovery partition. Have a read on Verified Boot here.
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Right, well I wish to switch to another ROM so installing MIUI Global ROm will not help.
I'm able to install TWRP without touching verfiedboot at all and get it to work even after reboot so that is not a problem. If that is what verifiedboot does I believe I can skip that?

ZevSwe said:
Hmm okay, but the phone is already working with the stock ROM, my whole idea is to switch to something else. What do you mean with do not lock bootloader?
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than try once again by following my steps in post #8

You can skip flashing vbmeta and just follow mxxt01's steps.
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sangbuana said:
You can skip flashing vbmeta and just follow mxxt01's steps.
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That seems to have made the trick! Thanks so much!

I've been following this thread because I was having the same problems as ZevSwe, multiple attempts at installing roms with no success. I've been using phones/tablets with custom roms for years so I have some experience but not with this device.
I'll be trying the steps in post #8 later today but I have a question about twrp that's buggin me. I have been taking full twrp backups to a usb stick before installing and just reinstalling when the custom rom didn't work but the last few times the reinstall failed at about 98% complete and I've had to reinstall stock from scratch.
Any idea why a twrp backup would fail on reinstall? Is there something I could have inadvertantly done to cause this issue? Playing with roms is fun and easy when you've got a twrp backup to fall back on but a pain in the $#^ when it doesn't restore. Any thoughts would be appreciated before I give it another go.

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I've been following this thread because I was having the same problems as ZevSwe, multiple attempts at installing roms with no success. I've been using phones/tablets with custom roms for years so I have some experience but not with this device.
I'll be trying the steps in post #8 later today but I have a question about twrp that's buggin me. I have been taking full twrp backups to a usb stick before installing and just reinstalling when the custom rom didn't work but the last few times the reinstall failed at about 98% complete and I've had to reinstall stock from scratch.
Any idea why a twrp backup would fail on reinstall? Is there something I could have inadvertantly done to cause this issue? Playing with roms is fun and easy when you've got a twrp backup to fall back on but a pain in the $#^ when it doesn't restore. Any thoughts would be appreciated before I give it another go.
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Since you noted that you have been doing a backup to a USB stick, it could be the USB stick is failing.

Honestly, all the installation guides for custom Roms i came across on XDA in the recent years are complete garbage. It fills like copy pasted from a guide that has been copypasted from a copypasted thread which has been copypasted and never worked.
For me, this guide works just fine. I just had to find the files for my Mi 9 instead of the k20 Pro. I would upload them for you but my upload speed is garbage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_u_w6SrTDY&t=249s

I have flashed a lot of ROMs custom and official, fastboot and recovery. Never had any problems, the steps is here in thread.
Just remember 2 thing:
1. If you have ROM which using encryption, you must format data, because wipe will not remove encryption and you will see gibberish names
2. If you wipe system (which is mean less, because every ROM flash will do that, when you flash it, but many people insist in wiping it) then you must flash a ROM without reboot or you will stuck in fastboot and only option to repair is to flash official fastboot ROM (Non official fastboot ROMs, don't exist).