[Guide][Redmi 7A] TWRP, Root with Magisk, Custom ROM [GSI][Pie] - Redmi 7A Guides, News, & Discussion

Hello,
I finally managed to install a custom GSI Rom with TWRP and Magisk on my Redmi 7A. And I want to share a detailed guide for everyone who is struggling to do the same. Tested with MIUI 10.2.5.0 Global. Cannot guarantee for other versions.
WARNING:
You need to backup your data before installing. I am not responsible for any damage or loss that might occur. Proceed at your own risk.
Prerequisites:
- Your bootloader must be unlocked (https://en.miui.com/unlock/)
- GSI Rom of your choice. Only a64 A/B (arm32_binder64_ab). No other GSIs will do.
- ADB and Fastboot
- patched boot.img
- TWRP recovery
- vbmeta.img
- Magisk
- Permissiver_v4.zip
- Certification patch
- Treble Overlay file
- GApps (if needed)
Installation guide:
1. Download the files.
GSI Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
I installed Lineage OS 16 GSI (lineage-16.0-20191017-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN). Everything works, except for auto-brightness.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...i-lineageos-16-0-gsi-arm64-ab-how-to-t3908029
Minimal ADB and Fastboot
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Patched boot img file
(You have to choose the correct file according to your system version!)
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/zx0167qqaknc3/Redmi_7a_patched_boot
TWRP recovery
https://www.mediafire.com/file/irntn5ccdiguuuu/TWRP-20191023-3.3.1.0-pine.img/file
vbmeta file
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bgpn9b87b4t8yye/vbmeta.img/file
Magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Permissiver
http://www.mediafire.com/file/61q8wln4y18ir5k/Permissiver_v4.zip/file
Certification Patch
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fboh2jocqak8cep/Certification_Patch.zip/file
Treble Overlay file (treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yc7vz3vg13mcrck/treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk/file
GApps (for Lineage OS 16 GSI choose 'ARM' & '9.0')
https://opengapps.org/
2. Unpack Minimal ADB and Fastboot to C:\ drive of your PC
3. Rename patched boot file to boot.img
4. Rename custom recovery file to recovery.img
5. Place boot.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img in ADB folder
6. Turn off your phone.
7. Reboot phone to fastboot mode by holding Volume-down button while pressing On/Off-button. You know you are in fastboot mode when you see a cartoon bunny.
8. Connect the phone to your PC via USB.
9. On your PC open command prompt and nagivate to ADB folder, or open command prompt window directly from right-click menu in ADB folder; just right-click on empty space and choose 'Open command prompt here'
10. In command prompt, enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
11. Now reboot to recovery: Press Volume-Up button on your phone and enter the following in command prompt:
Code:
fastboot reboot
or just turn off the phone and reboot by holding Volume-Up and On/Off button (release On/Off when phone turns on, keep holding Volume-Up until you see screen of TWRP recovery)
12. Swipe to allow modifications. If TWRP asks for PIN, enter the PIN code you set for your unlock screen.
13. In TWRP choose Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select 'Dalvik / ART cache', 'System', 'Data', 'Cache'. Then Swipe to Wipe.
14. Move the downloaded GSI file (*.img) to your phone. (Simply drag and drop in your PC's file manager to SD-card/memory of phone).
15. Flash the GSI Rom: In TWRP choose 'Install' > 'Install Image' and select the GSI. If you put the GSI on your external SD-card you first need to choose Select Storage > Micro SD card. After choosing the GSI file, at Select Partition to Flash Image choose System Image. Then Swipe to confirm Flash.
16. Reboot to Recovery
17. Move Magisk zip and Permissiver_v4.zip to your phone.
18. In TWRP choose Install. Select the Magisk zip-file on your phone and then Swipe to confirm flash.
19. Flash Permissiver_v4.zip the same way.
20. Flash GApps if needed
21. Flash Certification_Patch.zip.
22. Go back and choose Reboot > System
23. Fix big rounded corners on home screen:
Once you are in Android and in case you experience big ugly round corners around your home screen, put treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk in System > Overlay directory. You need a file manager with root access if you want to do this from within Android.
24. Fix brightness adjustment issue (no auto-brightness though):
Enable USB debugging in Developer Options menu. To make developer menu appear in Android, you need to tap 7 times on Android's 'build number'.
Now open command prompt from ADB folder on your PC while your phone is still connected via USB. Enter the following:
Code:
adb shell
su
setprop persist.sys.qcom-brightness $(cat /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/max_brightness)
You need to allow adb shell to get root access or the command will throw an error. Your phone should show a confirmation dialog when entering the command. If it doesn't show the dialog, open Magisk Manager app and give root access for Shell in Superuser menu.
25. Enjoy!

Can you please help me have magisk in official rom or stock rom?

DebrupGhosh said:
Can you please help me have magisk in official rom or stock rom?
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For Magisk on stock Rom:
Your bootloader must be unlocked already!
1. Flash patched boot.img & recovery.img via fastboot
2. Reboot to TWRP
3. In TWRP, go to Wipe > Format Data > "yes"
4. In TWRP, flash Magisk zip
5. Reboot to System
Note: You will lose all your data on the phone. Do a backup of your personal stuff before proceeding.

cg730620 said:
For Magisk on stock Rom:
1. Flash patched boot.img & recovery.img via fastboot
2. Reboot to TWRP
3. In TWRP, go to Wipe > Format Data > "yes"
4. In TWRP, flash Magisk zip
5. Reboot to System
Note: You will lose all your data on the phone. Do a backup of your personal stuff before proceeding.
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trying the same with miui 11.0.2 indian with repeated reboots and the files on internal storage gets encrypted or something like that.(patched boot image via patcher tool you shared)
after flashing no verity opt encrypt the android sign on boot animation is now showing but this time screen turns off and on
even tried flashing vbmeta.img

DebrupGhosh said:
trying the same with miui 11.0.2 indian with repeated reboots and the files on internal storage gets encrypted or something like that.
after flashing no verity opt encrypt the android sign on boot animation is now showing but this time screen turns off and on
even tried flashing vbmeta.img
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Did you unlock your bootloader? It must be unlocked before flashing anything.

cg730620 said:
Did you unlock your bootloader? It must be unlocked before flashing anything.
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Of course i did

WiFi is not working
cg730620 said:
Hello,
I finally managed to install a custom GSI Rom with TWRP and Magisk on my Redmi 7A. And I want to share a detailed guide for everyone who is struggling to do the same. Tested with MIUI 10.2.5.0 Global. Cannot guarantee for other versions.
WARNING:
You need to backup your data before installing. I am not responsible for any damage or loss that might occur. Proceed at your own risk.
Prerequisites:
- Your bootloader must be unlocked (https://en.miui.com/unlock/)
- GSI Rom of your choice. Only a64 A/B (arm32_binder64_ab). No other GSIs will do.
- ADB and Fastboot
- patched boot.img
- TWRP recovery
- vbmeta.img
- Magisk
- Permissiver_v4.zip
- Certification patch
- Treble Overlay file
- GApps (if needed)
Installation guide:
1. Download the files.
GSI Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
I installed Lineage OS 16 GSI (lineage-16.0-20191017-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN). Everything works, except for auto-brightness.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...i-lineageos-16-0-gsi-arm64-ab-how-to-t3908029
Minimal ADB and Fastboot
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Patched boot img file
(You have to choose the correct file according to your system version!)
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/zx0167qqaknc3/Redmi_7a_patched_boot
TWRP recovery
https://www.mediafire.com/file/irntn5ccdiguuuu/TWRP-20191023-3.3.1.0-pine.img/file
vbmeta file
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bgpn9b87b4t8yye/vbmeta.img/file
Magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Permissiver
http://www.mediafire.com/file/61q8wln4y18ir5k/Permissiver_v4.zip/file
Certification Patch
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fboh2jocqak8cep/Certification_Patch.zip/file
Treble Overlay file (treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yc7vz3vg13mcrck/treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk/file
GApps (for Lineage OS 16 GSI choose 'ARM' & '9.0')
https://opengapps.org/
2. Unpack Minimal ADB and Fastboot to C:\ drive of your PC
3. Rename patched boot file to boot.img
4. Rename custom recovery file to recovery.img
5. Place boot.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img in ADB folder
6. Turn off your phone.
7. Reboot phone to fastboot mode by holding Volume-down button while pressing On/Off-button. You know you are in fastboot mode when you see a cartoon bunny.
8. Connect the phone to your PC via USB.
9. On your PC open command prompt and nagivate to ADB folder, or open command prompt window directly from right-click menu in ADB folder; just right-click on empty space and choose 'Open command prompt here'
10. In command prompt, enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
11. Now reboot to recovery: Press Volume-Up button on your phone and enter the following in command prompt:
Code:
fastboot reboot
or just turn off the phone and reboot by holding Volume-Up and On/Off button (release On/Off when phone turns on, keep holding Volume-Up until you see screen of TWRP recovery)
12. Swipe to allow modifications. If TWRP asks for PIN, enter the PIN code you set for your unlock screen.
13. In TWRP choose Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select 'Dalvik / ART cache', 'System', 'Data', 'Cache'. Then Swipe to Wipe.
14. Move the downloaded GSI file (*.img) to your phone. (Simply drag and drop in your PC's file manager to SD-card/memory of phone).
15. Flash the GSI Rom: In TWRP choose 'Install' > 'Install Image' and select the GSI. If you put the GSI on your external SD-card you first need to choose Select Storage > Micro SD card. After choosing the GSI file, at Select Partition to Flash Image choose System Image. Then Swipe to confirm Flash.
16. Reboot to Recovery
17. Move Magisk zip and Permissiver_v4.zip to your phone.
18. In TWRP choose Install. Select the Magisk zip-file on your phone and then Swipe to confirm flash.
19. Flash Permissiver_v4.zip the same way.
20. Flash GApps if needed
21. Flash Certification_Patch.zip.
22. Go back and choose Reboot > System
23. Fix big rounded corners on home screen:
Once you are in Android and in case you experience big ugly round corners around your home screen, put treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk in System > Overlay directory. You need a file manager with root access if you want to do this from within Android.
24. Fix brightness adjustment issue (no auto-brightness though):
Enable USB debugging in Developer Options menu. To make developer menu appear in Android, you need to tap 7 times on Android's 'build number'.
Now open command prompt from ADB folder on your PC while your phone is still connected via USB. Enter the following:
Code:
adb shell
su
setprop persist.sys.qcom-brightness $(cat /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/max_brightness)
You need to allow adb shell to get root access or the command will throw an error. Your phone should show a confirmation dialog when entering the command. If it doesn't show the dialog, open Magisk Manager app and give root access for Shell in Superuser menu.
25. Enjoy!
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I have followed every step. The wifi is not even turning on. I know there must be some small bug. Please help me clear it!

cg730620 said:
Patched boot img file
(You have to choose the correct file according to your system version!)
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Somehow there is ver 10.2 and 10.4 missing 10.3 which is the one which I have.
What should I do?

Thanks very much for the detailed instructions!
I got it working with lineage-17-arm
Got the beta opengapps from...
https://sourceforge.net/projects/opengapps/
Before copying the treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk file, I had to type...
chmod a+r treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi7a.apk
mount -o rw,remount /

I followed the steps, and i got stuck on Redmi Logo, My bootloader is unlocked.
Tried to install 2 ROMs without success.
In the second ROM (Lineage 17) when i tried to install gapps, it gave me an error saying insufficient space.
i had to get back to Miui.

Josseda673 said:
I followed the steps, and i got stuck on Redmi Logo, My bootloader is unlocked.
Tried to install 2 ROMs without success.
In the second ROM (Lineage 17) when i tried to install gapps, it gave me an error saying insufficient space.
i had to get back to Miui.
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Before installing gapps, after installing the rom. Go to TWRP > wipe > "system" > repair > resize fs > reboot. Then install gapps.
It didn't boot after I installed gapps on lineage 16, but it was ok on lineage 17.

Redmi 7A Miui 10.3 Patcher file missing?
Does anyone know where I could find patched file for Miui 10.3, because there is only for ver 10.2 and 10.4, and I can't update miui on my phone that's why I'm asking. Thanks.

in TWRP, after instaling the ROM and trying to install gaps, or whatever I get:
Failed to mount '/system_root' (invalid argument)
I also can't mount system partition in mounting options.
What does it means?

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After installing TWRP successfully I tried with both roms: lineage-16.0-20191017-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN and lineage-17.0-20191117-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN
it fails to install any apps (Magisk, permissiver, G-Apps, etc.).
Example from Magisk:
- Mounting /system
! Cannot mount /system
- Unmounting partition
...
Failed to mount "system/root" (invalid argument)
When I now try to reboot again into Recovery TWRP says "No OS Installed".
any help is appreciated!

Same

Hello!,
it's possible with MIUI 11 (PCMINXM) ? or i need to roll back to MIUI10?

Camera records corrupted videos
Any idea how to make camera record videos? Photos work, but when I try to record videos, it seems to be recording, but when I try to play it back it seems corrupted (e.g.: showing length of the video to be over 104h long - so seems like indexing problem). Tried to play with camera_config.xml at root/vendor/etc/camera but no luck so far... :crying:
P.S.: The problem seems to be independent of the app used - Open Camera with Camera2 API enabled does not change a thing.
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shr!pad said:
Hello!,
it's possible with MIUI 11 (PCMINXM) ? or i need to roll back to MIUI10?
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Worked for me when flashing from Miui 11 EU - just followed the instructions with little problems.

Blazer291 said:
Any idea how to make camera record videos? Photos work, but when I try to record videos, it seems to be recording, but when I try to play it back it seems corrupted (e.g.: showing length of the video to be over 104h long - so seems like indexing problem). Tried to play with camera_config.xml at root/vendor/etc/camera but no luck so far... :crying:
P.S.: The problem seems to be independent of the app used - Open Camera with Camera2 API enabled does not change a thing.
Same thing with mine, first time i did solve it installing gapps again, but a few days later the problem got back. I´m about to update to last firmware and see if it solves the issue, ill comment later.
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Same thing with mine, first time i did solve it installing gapps again, but a few days later the problem got back. I´m about to update to last firmware and see if it solves the issue, ill comment later.
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Don't do that - it's too much work.
Fixed mine by editing camera_config.xml so it has only the config for the model and vendor of the camera that it actually has been fitted with. Now using Open Camera with Camera2 API everything works fine. :victory:
P.S.: So the cause of the problem really seems to be the conflict of different camera configs within the configuration file.

brother please! can you tell me how to do it? like a mini guide, i dont have magisk nor root on my phone. do i need to root it?
would appriciate it so much!!

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[GUIDE][REDMI 7A] Root with Magisk on Miui 11.0.7 Global

Well, a lot of people wanting to root global miui 11.0.7 and not being able to... So I did it on my Global redmi 7a - MIUI 11.0.7 Global.
Simple though. Apart from whats being said, u can update Magisk to v20.+ after flashing
the 19 version, through the app Magisk Manager automatically installed after flashing.
Prerequisites & Downloads:
- Your bootloader must be unlocked (https://en.miui.com/unlock/)
- ADB and Fastboot -> I did on windows version, maybe can be done on linux...
- patched boot.img for miui 11.0.7 global
- vbmeta.img
- Magisk v19.3 zip -> place it on the root of your external sdcard
This is basically copied from cg730620's post [Guide][Redmi 7A] TWRP, Root with Magisk, Custom ROM [GSI][Pie] and Avedroid's vid
1 - Unlock bootloader and flash stock miui 11.0.7 recovery rom, using miflash 2017
CAREFUL! On the lower right corner check the first option, "clean all", or you may end up with a locked bootloader.
-> exactly the same from the quoted post from now on, what differs is the files and we are only flashing magisk v19.3
"2. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot
3. Rename patched boot file to boot.img
4. Rename custom recovery file to recovery.img
5. Place boot.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img in Program Files (x86)/Minimal ADB and Fastboot/ folder
6. Turn off your phone.
7. Reboot phone to fastboot mode by holding Volume-down button while pressing On/Off-button. You know you are in fastboot mode when you see a cartoon bunny.
8. Connect the phone to your PC via USB.
9. On your PC open command prompt and nagivate to ADB folder, or open command prompt window directly from right-click menu in ADB folder; just right-click on empty space and choose 'Open command prompt here'
10. In command prompt, enter the following commands:
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
11. Now reboot to recovery: Press Volume-Up button on your phone and enter the following in command prompt:
or just turn off the phone and reboot by holding Volume-Up and On/Off button (release On/Off when phone turns on, keep holding Volume-Up until you see screen of TWRP recovery)
12. Swipe to allow modifications. If TWRP asks for PIN, enter the PIN code you set for your unlock screen.
13. In TWRP choose Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select 'Dalvik / ART cache', 'System', 'Data', 'Cache'. Then Swipe to Wipe.
18. In TWRP choose Install. Select the Magisk zip-file on your phone and then Swipe to confirm flash.
Reboot to system, open Magisk, update and there u go.
Same steps of the beginning of Avedroid's video, only with modified boot.img and Magisk Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSs08O6uGVI&t=324s
After 16:30 of the video he flashes a custom gsi rom which is not of the interest of this thread, just flash magisk.
Thanks to all who made it possible, especially Avedroid and cg730620
Post questions and answers here, please, NOT in PM.
Good luck!
Thank's it's work fine on custom gsi too, i just flash patch boot, vbmeta, finally install magisk success
I did everything right, however, when it came to installing Magisk, the following error occurred: "Updater process ended with ERROR: 1".
So I redid the whole process, but before installing Magisk I did the following: I went to Mount, I deselected the System partition and after that the installation proceeded normally.
Well, I don’t know if this is the best way to fix this problem, I don’t understand much of these things, but it ended up working for me.
Thanks for the post
I will do some tests to see if everything is working.
Can I just do this on MIUI 11.0.5 Global?
Omborkar said:
Can I just do this on MIUI 11.0.5 Global?
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Download patched boot.img for ur rom instead of 11.0.7 boot.img I uploaded. Or patch it yourself.
I have a problem. Everytime I do the wipe it says only: "Failed to mount "vendor"(invalid argument)"
What to do?
Google play not certified... after flashing and installed magisk... Got solution??? Thanks
I've rooted my MoKee OS Android 10 rom. Can somebody help me change the system font? The font changer module in Magisk is not appearing in the search bar.
vincecabalan said:
I've rooted my MoKee OS Android 10 rom. Can somebody help me change the system font? The font changer module in Magisk is not appearing in the search bar.
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I Tried To Root Mokee But Failed. Can You Please Tell Me How You Root Mokee
Hello, what files do I need to rename to boot.img and recovery.img? I'm lost
3. Rename the patched boot file to boot.img
4. Rename the custom recovery to recovery.img
RsAbubokor4 said:
I Tried To Root Mokee But Failed. Can You Please Tell Me How You Root Mokee
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Extract boot.img of installer mokee.zip Patch boot image https://patcher.yaalex.xyz/ select include magisk Expect to do uploud after downloading rename boot.img sdcard Go twrp flash boot install magisk manager apk
Credit to @idcamper
vincecabalan said:
Extract boot.img of installer mokee.zip Patch boot image https://patcher.yaalex.xyz/ select include magisk Expect to do uploud after downloading rename boot.img sdcard Go twrp flash boot install magisk manager apk
Credit to @idcamper
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I did according to this advice, uploaded boot.img to this site. Magisk works, but Wifi won't work . When I uploaded boot.img, Wifi works, then it shows that Magisk is not installed, but it was installed.
speed_cars said:
I did according to this advice, uploaded boot.img to this site. Magisk works, but Wifi won't work . When I uploaded boot.img, Wifi works, then it shows that Magisk is not installed, but it was installed.
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try this process after flash zip of the last magisk from reset factory
Can i do this on miui 11.0.3.0 indian rom based on Android 10. If yes then i need recovery.img pls help.
4. Rename custom recovery file to recovery.img
- where i can download this?, or this is the outcome of step 1?
Everything works fine, exept password. When i set new password, let's say it is 1234, i set the password in the setting, then i press the power button for lock screen, i put the password in as usual, but it just says try again over and over, im pretty sure that it is not my fault. Thanks for reply.
Anyone have patched boot 11.0.4?
jurubebaamarga said:
Well, a lot of people wanting to root global miui 11.0.7 and not being able to... So I did it on my Global redmi 7a - MIUI 11.0.7 Global.
Simple though. Apart from whats being said, u can update Magisk to v20.+ after flashing
the 19 version, through the app Magisk Manager automatically installed after flashing.
Prerequisites & Downloads:
- Your bootloader must be unlocked (https://en.miui.com/unlock/)
- ADB and Fastboot -> I did on windows version, maybe can be done on linux...
- patched boot.img for miui 11.0.7 global
- vbmeta.img
- Magisk v19.3 zip -> place it on the root of your external sdcard
This is basically copied from cg730620's post [Guide][Redmi 7A] TWRP, Root with Magisk, Custom ROM [GSI][Pie] and Avedroid's vid
1 - Unlock bootloader and flash stock miui 11.0.7 recovery rom, using miflash 2017
CAREFUL! On the lower right corner check the first option, "clean all", or you may end up with a locked bootloader.
-> exactly the same from the quoted post from now on, what differs is the files and we are only flashing magisk v19.3
"2. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot
3. Rename patched boot file to boot.img
4. Rename custom recovery file to recovery.img
5. Place boot.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img in Program Files (x86)/Minimal ADB and Fastboot/ folder
6. Turn off your phone.
7. Reboot phone to fastboot mode by holding Volume-down button while pressing On/Off-button. You know you are in fastboot mode when you see a cartoon bunny.
8. Connect the phone to your PC via USB.
9. On your PC open command prompt and nagivate to ADB folder, or open command prompt window directly from right-click menu in ADB folder; just right-click on empty space and choose 'Open command prompt here'
10. In command prompt, enter the following commands:
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
11. Now reboot to recovery: Press Volume-Up button on your phone and enter the following in command prompt:
or just turn off the phone and reboot by holding Volume-Up and On/Off button (release On/Off when phone turns on, keep holding Volume-Up until you see screen of TWRP recovery)
12. Swipe to allow modifications. If TWRP asks for PIN, enter the PIN code you set for your unlock screen.
13. In TWRP choose Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select 'Dalvik / ART cache', 'System', 'Data', 'Cache'. Then Swipe to Wipe.
18. In TWRP choose Install. Select the Magisk zip-file on your phone and then Swipe to confirm flash.
Reboot to system, open Magisk, update and there u go.
Same steps of the beginning of Avedroid's video, only with modified boot.img and Magisk Version
After 16:30 of the video he flashes a custom gsi rom which is not of the interest of this thread, just flash magisk.
Thanks to all who made it possible, especially Avedroid and cg730620
Post questions and answers here, please, NOT in PM.
Good luck!
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I wish to obtain root / access to magisk,
Wanting to know if I can do this without losing data (having to delete system data)
Thank you
Hello.
So I was trying to root my Redmi 7A - v10.2.1 with TWRP 3.3.1 but now I am stuck in a bootloop.
What I did:
1. Flash boot.img
2. Flash recovery.img
3. Flash vbmeta.img
4. reboot
Phone rebooted to system and TWRP was installed.
Then I booted to TWRP to install Magisk-v23.0.zip,
I went to Advanced Wipe, then wiped 'Dalvik / ART cache', 'System', 'Data', 'Cache'.
When I rebooted, it went into a bootloop, when I go to TWRP it says 'No OS INSTALLED".
What did I do wrong? And how to recover?
Thanks.
Cinox said:
I did everything right, however, when it came to installing Magisk, the following error occurred: "Updater process ended with ERROR: 1".
So I redid the whole process, but before installing Magisk I did the following: I went to Mount, I deselected the System partition and after that the installation proceeded normally.
Well, I don’t know if this is the best way to fix this problem, I don’t understand much of these things, but it ended up working for me.
Thanks for the post
I will do some tests to see if everything is working.
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Im also getting the same error,, but what do you mean by "deselected the System partition". I see "system_root" in Mount but not "System"

[Guide] [GSI] Install Lineage OS 17.x [Q] Redmi 7A

WARNING:
You need to backup your data before installing. I am not responsible for any damage or loss that might occur. Proceed at your own risk.
Tested with MIUI version 10.2.5.0 Global.
Bootloader must be unlocked (https://en.miui.com/unlock/)
1. Unpack Minimal ADB and Fastboot to C:\ drive of your PC
2. Rename patched boot to boot.img. Rename recovery file to recovery.img. Place boot.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img in ADB folder.
3. Enable USB-debugging in developer options on your phone.
4. Connect phone with PC via USB. Reboot phone to fastboot mode (Volume-down + Power).
5. On your PC open command prompt and nagivate to ADB folder.
6. Enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
7. Reboot to recovery (Volume-Up + Power; release Power when phone turns on, keep holding Volume-Up until you see screen of TWRP). If TWRP asks for PIN, enter the PIN of your unlock screen.
8. Wipe Dalvik / ART cache, System, Data, Cache. Format Data > Yes
Do not wipe Internal Storage!
9. Unpack the downloaded GSI Rom and move it to your phone.
10. Flash the Rom (Install image).
11. Reboot to Recovery.
12. Move files Magisk, Permissiver, FM-Radio fix, GApps to your phone.
13. Flash Magisk (optional)
14. Flash Permissiver
15. Flash GApps (optional).
If you get 'insufficient space' error, first resize System partition.
16. Flash FM-Radio fix:
In TWRP, Mount System. Then flash fix.
17. Reboot system and enjoy.
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Downloads:
Minimal ADB and Fastboot
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
GSI Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...lopment/gsi-lineageos-17-0-gsi-archs-t4004673
You need to get a64_bvN version from folder lineage-17.x.
Patched boot img file:
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/zx0167qqaknc3/Redmi_7a_patched_boot
Check your MIUI version in System, so that you download the correct boot img file.
TWRP recovery
https://www.mediafire.com/file/irntn5ccdiguuuu/TWRP-20191023-3.3.1.0-pine.img/file
vbmeta file
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bgpn9b87b4t8yye/vbmeta.img/file
Magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Permissiver
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117940902
GApps (choose 'ARM' & '10.0')
https://opengapps.org/
FM Radio fix:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682885147
After installing Gsi
After installing Gsi, can I get the fast boot mode later
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After installing Gsi, can I get the fast boot mode later
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Yes, you can still get into fastboot mode.
TWRP recovery
https://www.mediafire.com/file/irntn5ccdiguuuu/TWRP-20191023-3.3.1.0-pine.img/file
- is this the recovery.img?
Hi! I'm on Lineage 17.1 March 2020.
If I want to try out Lineage 18 - do I have do go back to MIUI global first before flashing Lineage with fastboot?
Other question:
Actually the internal storage seems to be encrypted. It is shown if I attached it to my PC but only some cryptical filenames are there - no chance to load anything to the internal storage for flashing it with TWRP. Any chances to "decrypt" it or make it "visible"?
kra_ppo said:
Hi! I'm on Lineage 17.1 March 2020.
If I want to try out Lineage 18 - do I have do go back to MIUI global first before flashing Lineage with fastboot?
Other question:
Actually the internal storage seems to be encrypted. It is shown if I attached it to my PC but only some cryptical filenames are there - no chance to load anything to the internal storage for flashing it with TWRP. Any chances to "decrypt" it or make it "visible"?
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i would recommend you to flash MIUI global first, because if somethings goes wrong you can't say whats the reason for the error.
and the encrypted folders can be deleted in twrp by format data -->yes
raijinlee said:
TWRP recovery
https://www.mediafire.com/file/irntn5ccdiguuuu/TWRP-20191023-3.3.1.0-pine.img/file
- is this the recovery.img?
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thats the one i'm using and never had problems with this, so yes

How To Guide Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Root Guide (No firmware download needed)

Welcome to my thread. Today I am going to teach you how to install a custom recovery on the device and how to recover the original boot files on the phone to modify them. After modifying those files you will have root on the device. A lot of time and effort has been put into getting this to work. The custom recovery that we will be using is TWRP Recovery.
Note: Modifying your device will void the manufacturer's warranty.
All modifications made to your device are done at your own risk and you claim full
responsibility if the device is damaged or if data is lost.​
First, we are going to enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging. To do so, you will follow the steps below.
1. Sign in to your Mi Cloud Account on your phone.
2. Tap the “Settings” menu on your Mi 11 Ultra, then tap the “About Phone” option.
3. Tap the “MIUI Version” option several times until you see the “You are now a developer” message.
4. Tap the “Additional Settings” Menu, then tap the “Developer options” on your phone.
5. Activate the “OEM Unlock” option, then activate the “USB Debugging” option on your phone.
6. Tap the “Mi Unlock Status” option.
7. Tap “Agree” and then tap the “Add account and device” option on your phone.
8. Turn off your phone, then press the volume down button and the power button simultaneously to put your phone into fastboot mode.
9. Connect your phone to your PC via a USB cable.
10. Download the miflash ZIP file.
11. Extract the miflash unlock tool ZIP file. You will find the Mi USB Driver.exe file and the miflashunlock.exe file after extracting it.
12. Install the Mi USB driver on your PC.
13. Run the miflashunlock.exe file on your PC.
14. Tap the Agree button and then Sign in with your Mi Account after running the miflash_unlock.exe.
15. Click the “Unlock” button, then click the “Unlock anyway” button within the miflash tool to start the process.
16. Click the “Reboot phone” button after you see the “Unlocked successfully” message.
Downloads:
Unlock tool: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Additionally, we will need to have TWRP flashed to the recovery of the phone.
1. We will need to have ADB installed on the computer so download the 15 Second ADB Installer.
2. Run the ADB-Setup.exe.
3. Open a CMD terminal as an Administrator.
4. Type in the command: CD C:/ADB.
5. Type in the command: ADB Devices, make sure that there is a device showing up.
6. Download the TWRP.img to the ADB folder located on C:/ADB.
7. Make sure that you do not have a password or code lock on the device. There can not be any lock on the lock screen.
8. Type the command ADB Reboot Bootloader.
9. Type the command Fastboot Boot TWRP.img.
10. Navigate to the Advanced menu of TWRP and tap on “Install Recovery Ramdisk”.
11. Navigate back to the main menu then tap on Reboot and tap on Recovery.
Downloads:
15 Second ADB Installer: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...vers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/
TWRP image: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ztP266XjxteVk8pxcD7-sD-IxihmODPV?usp=sharing
Now we will copy the three boot files on the phone and make backups.
1. Navigate to Mount on the root menu or TWRP.
2. Select the System Partition and Data partition then go back to the menu.
3. Navigate to Advanced then Terminal.
4. Type the command dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=/sdcard/boot.img.
5. Type the command dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_a of=/sdcard/boot_a.img.
6. Type the command dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_b of=/sdcard/boot_b.img.
7. After all the commands have been entered you can now exit back to the system by rebooting to the system in the Reboot menu.
8. Next, we will install Magisk on the phone to modify the boot files, download the Magisk.apk file on your phone.
9. Open the apk and install the Magisk.apk on the device. You will have to enable Unknown Sources if you have not already.
10. Open Magisk and select install on the Magisk tab.
11. Under Method tap the Select and Patch a File and select the boot.img file.
12. Press the LET'S GO button after you have selected the file. (Make sure to note down the name of the Output file for each file).
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 for boot file boot_a.img and boot file boot_b.img.
Downloads:
Magisk: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Now we will flash the boot files to the phone and we will be rooted!
1. Copy the files you just made from the storage of the phone under /Internal shared storage/Download/(Filenames) to the ADB folder located on C:/ADB
2. Restart the phone and once the phone screen turns off hold the Volume Down button to boot into fastboot.
3. Now this is where it is very crucial to ensure you know what each file corresponds to for the boot files. Type in the command Fastboot flash boot (Modified file name for boot.img).
4. Type in the command Fastboot Flash Boot_a (Modified file name for boot_a.img).
5. Type in the command Fastboot Flash Boot_b (Modified file name for boot_b.img).
6. Then type the command Fastboot reboot
7. Load Magisk and verify that it is indeed installed.
8. Boom rooted!
I don't get this I rooted much easier by simply flashing magisk.
I downloaded magisk zip
I then booted into fastboot connecting my ohone to the pc
I booted into twrp from fastboot with the command "fastboot boot twrp.img"
From twrp I simply flashed magisk.zip wiped dalvik and ART cache and rebooted the phone
Root done!
My question is now how can I update without loosing data.
I was thinking of installing the new rom via miflashtool without wiping data and then reflash magisk. It should work right?
xNAPx said:
I don't get this I rooted much easier by simply flashing magisk.
I downloaded magisk zip
I then booted into fastboot connecting my ohone to the pc
I booted into twrp from fastboot with the command "fastboot boot twrp.img"
From twrp I simply flashed magisk.zip wiped dalvik and ART cache and rebooted the phone
Root done!
My question is now how can I update without loosing data.
I was thinking of installing the new rom via miflashtool without wiping data and then reflash magisk. It should work right?
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In my testing I couldn't get my phone to root with Magisk. I haven't tested that but it sounds like it should work.
Look it is super simple, it can be done on every rom with an unlocked bootloader (this must be obvious)
Download the latest magisk.zip file on your phone
Download the compatible TWRP for your device on your computer and put it into your ADB and fastboot folder and rename it "twrp.img" (make sure you replace the file extension with the ".img")
Reboot your phone into fastboot
Connect the phone to the PC
Run the check command "fastboot devices" to check if your device is listed
Then run the command "fastboot boot twrp.img"
Your phone will now boot into twrp recovery and there is no need to flash it and overwrite the original recovery
Now give twrp the permissions to look into your folder by unlocking it at boot (password of pattern depends on what you use normally for your phone)
Now since the twrp is chinese you must change your language into english (3rd button on the right then click on the globe on the up right and select the language you want)
Now go into wipe and wipe manually cache and dalvik
Now go into your system and search for magisk.zip, flash it and wipe again dalvik and cache.
Reboot your phone
Now when you boot you must have magisk through your apps, boot magisk and complete the installation process.
Reboot again and enjoy!
xNAPx said:
Look it is super simple, it can be done on every rom with an unlocked bootloader (this must be obvious)
Download the latest magisk.zip file on your phone
Download the compatible TWRP for your device on your computer and put it into your ADB and fastboot folder and rename it "twrp.img" (make sure you replace the file extension with the ".img")
Reboot your phone into fastboot
Connect the phone to the PC
Run the check command "fastboot devices" to check if your device is listed
Then run the command "fastboot boot twrp.img"
Your phone will now boot into twrp recovery and there is no need to flash it and overwrite the original recovery
Now give twrp the permissions to look into your folder by unlocking it at boot (password of pattern depends on what you use normally for your phone)
Now since the twrp is chinese you must change your language into english (3rd button on the right then click on the globe on the up right and select the language you want)
Now go into wipe and wipe manually cache and dalvik
Now go into your system and search for magisk.zip, flash it and wipe again dalvik and cache.
Reboot your phone
Now when you boot you must have magisk through your apps, boot magisk and complete the installation process.
Reboot again and enjoy!
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is this working with EU ROM?
penyapu79 said:
is this working with EU ROM?
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On Xiaomi EU is simpler because it inject twrp itself so you don't need to push start via adb
xNAPx said:
On Xiaomi EU is simpler because it inject twrp itself so you don't need to push start via adb
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Ok thanks. I will try it later
On Xiaomi EU you can straight flash the update, wipe dalvik and cache and flash straight away magisk zip on top, rewipe dalvik and cache and reboot to system
xNAPx said:
On Xiaomi EU you can straight flash the update, wipe dalvik and cache and flash straight away magisk zip on top, rewipe dalvik and cache and reboot to system
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any problem with bank apps after root?
I'm on official global ROM and I am using revolut with no issues
xNAPx said:
I'm on official global ROM and I am using revolut with no issues
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I have the Chinese ultra with global rom but if I decide to sale how do I factory reset to do so? thanks ahead and wasn't sure where to post this.
If you want to sell it you must reinstall the original Chinese ROM and relock the bootloader
xNAPx said:
Now give twrp the permissions to look into your folder by unlocking it at boot (password of pattern depends on what you use normally for your phone)
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Hi, xNAPx !
Thank you for this tuto, but i have a problem :/
At this step, twrp is booting straight on the menu, no password asked, and so, no access to data :/
Do you have an idea please ?
(i'm using xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11Pro_MI11Ultra_21.12.8_v12-12-fastboot)
I believe this is a known issue, there is a problem on some versions of twrp with encryption, to me never happened. What kind of screen security do you have on your phone?
xNAPx said:
I believe this is a known issue, there is a problem on some versions of twrp with encryption, to me never happened. What kind of screen security do you have on your phone?
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A password
You can try 2 things, remove the screen lock protection or inject a different version of twrp, I never had this problem as I boot twrp via adb
xNAPx said:
You can try 2 things, remove the screen lock protection or inject a different version of twrp, I never had this problem as I boot twrp via adb
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Thank you
Removal of the screen lock resulted as a failure too (same problem than with the screen lock)
I don't know and can't seem to find another twrp for the mi11 Ultra than this one :
Mi11Ultra(Pro)-twrp3.5.1-recovery-21.5.9-decrypted.img | by Orjon for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
Sorry :/
Push it via adb then, in the shell type:
Fastboot boot twrp.img
xNAPx said:
Push it via adb then, in the shell type:
Fastboot boot twrp.img
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That's what i'm doing from the beginning, but it doesn't work
What does not work in specific? It's a bit too generic

How To Guide [GUIDE] Install TWRP (unofficial) for Mi 11/Pro/Ultra

This guide is written by Hoangsang and you can find it here https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/guide-install-twrp-for-mi-11-pro-ultra.61239/
Before starting the process, the bootloader must be unlocked and Install Xiaomi USB drivers
New update:
Instructions to install Xiaomi.EU rom for Mi11/Pro/Ultra via TWRP
1. Download minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.3_setup and install. Note to install it straight into the C drive. At this time, there will be a Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder in the C drive
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMeXu_DLkF1WlvRo__qy8ZNmm2WAmR3v/view?usp=drivesdk
Or shortened link: https://bit.ly/3oIeg1p
2. Download the TWRP file for Mi11/Pro/Ultra.
TWRP for MI11 venus
TWRP for MI11Pro/Ultra mars/star
(Or check here: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=318170 )
3. Rename the downloaded file to twrp.img, copy the TWRP file to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder in drive C.
4. Download the Xiaomi.EU rom for your phone ( https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/mi-11-pro-ultra-11-ultra-star-europe-fastboot-recovery-rom/ ) After downloading, copy the rom to the phone (should be in the root directory for easy finding later).
5. Put the phone into Fastboot mode (Power key + volume down key).
Run the file: "C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\cmd-here.exe"
Type the command: fastboot boot twrp.img
Tip => Use the TAB key to complete filenames in command prompt windows
Wait for the installation, the phone will automatically run into TWRP
6. On TWRP, Change the language of TWRP to English, by clicking the right button on TWRP and select English.. then OK.
7. Enter the device (phone) password and press Enter for TWRP to have access to the file.
(Note: You definitely need to format data once you change ROMs - i.e. when changing ROM versions like going from stable to weekly, from official to Xiaomi.EU.... For updating within the same ROM you don't need to do that.... Do the formatting right at this step )
Run the following command after formatting to copy the rom.
Code:
adb push rom.zip /sdcard
Note: Rom is copied to Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder in the C
8. Install TWRP recovery to phone by: Select "Advanced" and select "Onekey inject TWRP". (wait for the device to install). Next time you want to enter TWRP, just press the power key + volume up (volume up). [Option]
9. Install the rom by on TWRP, select Install -> find the rom file mentioned in section 4.
10. After the installation is complete, wait for the device to restart (it takes about 5 minutes).
Update: TWRP currently does not support the "update-package" command. So after updating you still have to manually select the downloaded zip file to install. So having TWRP saves the need for a computer, but it's not available for OTA yet
(The device will not lose data if you are using XiaomiEU rom with the same version (stable -> stable, dev->dev))
Why aren't you first install ROM from internal and then format data ... Then you have installed the (custom) ROM without pushing or other things and can find it easily. After flashing you still can format right?
newer version support A12: https://mega.nz/folder/TgZwBByA#HFjBkXeJhCfuuyGnpAeVEw
Source: https://tradingshenzhen.com
New TWRP 3.7.0 released
TWRP 3.7.0 Released
TWRP 3.7.0 is out now for most currently supported devices.
twrp.me
For Xiaomi Mi 11 Utra there is this new version: https://eu.dl.twrp.me/star/
Does anyone have experience in this? Can I use this for xioami.eu 13.0.13?
The official TWRP recovery 3.7.0 for mi 11 pro/ultra is for Android 11

[GUIDE] Installing Lineage 18.1 (& more) [X00H] [X00I]

In this guide, i'm going to be a bit straightforward on how to install LOS 18.1 on your X00H/X00I device.
For the process, you need:
Your X00H/X00I device;
The following must be unlocked (if you didn't, you can follow the howto over my post);
A rooted phone/tablet with Magisk (any ADB & Fastboot tool is fine, but i suggest using this for simplicity);
In case you have none of the above, even a PC or Laptop with ADB and Fastboot binaries installed will suffice;
If you're on Windows, you can get the installer over GitHub;
If you're on Linux, hop into your package manager and install them via terminal (the following example will be for Debian/Deb-based/Ubuntu/Ubuntu-based distros. If you're on Arch, Fedora, etc.: just search for "fastboot" by using the respective pkg manager's search flag, then install it basing from the name it's repo gives):
Code:
sudo apt install fastboot
An USB cable (should come into the device's box, also must be capable of data transfering);
If you're going to do the process via a rooted device, the Asus device should come in it's packaging with an OTG adapter (be sure to attach the following to the rooted device);
PBRP (Pitch Black Recovery Project) for the device- OG post can be checked here;
Latest version for X00H;
Latest version for X00I;
If your device is an X00I, you can alternatively get TWRP instead;
The Android 9 Beta update (you MUST have the device updated to that version, else you'll risk the device to be bricked- for more info, check the OG post by Seba);
If you want to flash it via stock recovery, you can get the file over ASUS' site on the device;
Download for the X00H;
Download for the X00I;
If you have already flashed a custom recovery on your device, you can get the "custom recovery flashable zip"over SebaUbuntu's site;
.zip file for the X00H;
.zip file for the X00I;
Tiny discalimer on the flashable .zip above: once installed, your device's recovery will be replaced to stock (in other words, you'll lose the custom recovery);
The Lineage OS 18.1 rom and recovery (credits to @miya0405 for finding the site);
ROM and LOS Recovery for the X00H;
ROM and LOS Recovery for the X00I;
If you have all of the things required in the list, let's go!
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Installing the Android 9 Beta​Stock Recovery method:​
Download the Android 9 Beta over ASUS' site (any device is fine, even using the phone itself);
Put an SDCard inside the device;
Move the .zip file inside the SDCard;
Turn off the device;
Boot into recovery (do Power + Vol.up combo- if your device's unlocked, tap on the volume button and select "Recovery" by pressing on the power button to confirm);
Select "Update from sd card";
Select the .zip file you've downloaded;
Wait for the update to install;
After updated, go back and select "Power off";
Custom Recovery Method:​
Download the Android 9 Beta flashable .zip over SebaUbuntu's site;
Put an SDCard inside the device;
Move the .zip file inside the SDCard;
Turn off the device;
Boot into recovery;
Select "Install";
Select the "External Memory" storage;
Search for the .zip file inside the SDCard;
Tap on it and install it, unchecking everything;
Swipe to continue and let the .zip file install;
The recovery will print you text on the progress (also gives advice on what to do after install);
Reboot to system;
Power off the device;
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Unlocking the device:​Just a tiny reminder if you haven't yet, check my guide about it: then, resume from this point and proceed;
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!!A word of advice!!​Don't install PBRP recovery just yet!
If you'll pick PBRP instead of the LOS recovery as the custom recovery of choice, flashing LOS 18.4 with it should make Lineage 100% unbootable and stuck in a bootloop!
Don't reboot back to PBRP if bootloops happen:
neither don't fix the "Cache" partiton with it, else it'll cripple more Lineage and redirect the boot to recovery or fastboot/bootloader!
TL;DR: Don't do my same mistake and flash the recovery partition with the wrong recovery (on the bright side, the device will still be salvageable).
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Flashing Lineage Recovery:​Before proceeding, do the following firsthand:
Be sure to have the ADB & Fastboot binaries installed;
Your device rebooted to fastboot/bootloader mode (any method is acceptable);
Must have downloaded the recovery for your specific model (links are on the "required" list);
The device must be connected to the host machine (if you're using a rooted phone, be sure to have the OTG adapter connected to it first);
Rooted Android Device Method:​
Open the "ADB & Fastboot"tools of your choice;
Whether it is a terminal or the app i've suggested earlier: this portion will purely give instructions if you have the app;
If you're going to do the process via terminal, then jump to the "Linux Method" instead;
If it is the first time you open the tool, it should ask for root perms.- allow them;
Tap on the top right corner of the UI;
Tap on "Fastboot";
Tap on "Refresh";
Go to the "Partition" title, next to it you should see a dropdown menu;
Select "recovery";
Tap on the "Flash" button;
A file manager should open: search where the lineage recovery is (typically you can find it in the "Download" folder. The file should be called "recovery.img");
After selected, the app will automatically flash the recovery for you;
Disconnect the device;
Navigate over your Asus device with the volume buttons;
Select "Reboot recovery" and confirm with the power button;
Hooray, you have LOS Recovery installed;
Linux Method:​
Open the terminal (use the shortcut CTRL+ALT+T to open it, preferrably);
Do the following:
Code:
lsusb
# This checks if your asus device is connected proper to the machine
# If it is, lsusb should output something around a "Google" or "Qualcomm" device on the ID Bus
cd Downloads
# If you have put a different language locale, cd into the Downloads folder with it's localized name
ls
# List for the files inside the folder. You should see a file called 'recovery.img' inside
fastboot devices
# Tell fastboot to check if any device on bootloader/fastboot mode is connected
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
# Gives fastboot the instruction to flash the .img file to the desired device's partition, which is the recovery in this case
After done flashing, disconnect the device;
Navigate over your Asus device with the volume buttons;
Select "Reboot recovery" and confirm with the power button;
Hooray, you have LOS Recovery installed;
Windows Method:​GUI Method:​
Simply use the "Latest ADB Launcher"executable located on the desktop of your PC;
Just make sure to flash the recovery partition with the "recovery.img" file;
Terminal Method:​
Navigate with the File Explorer;
Go to your Downloads folder and find for a file called "recovery.img";
Cut and paste it to where the ADB and Fastboot tools are installed at;
Click on your mouse's right button;
Select "Open terminal here" over the contextual menu;
A terminal should pop-up (Command Prompt, that is);
Type in the following:
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Wait for the recovery to flash on the device;
After done so, disconnect the device;
Navigate over your Asus device with the volume buttons;
Select "Reboot recovery" and confirm with the power button;
Hooray, you have LOS Recovery installed;
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Installing Lineage OS 18.1:​Before proceeding, do the following firsthand:
Your device must be turned off;
Must have deleted the Android 9 Beta .zip file from the SDCard, for avoiding accidents;
Download the Lineage file off of the "required" list's links for your specific model;
Put the downloaded .zip file on an SDCard;
Insert the SDCard inside the device's slot;
Boot up into recovery mode;
Select with the volume keys "Apply Update" > "Apply from sdcard" and confirm with the power button;
Select the LineageOS .zip file;
Confirm with the power button;
Let the rom install by the recovery;
After install, navigate to the back button with the volume keys;
Select "Factory reset" > "Format cache partition";
The recovery will ask you the following:
Code:
Format Cache?
THIS CAN'T BE UNDONE!
Select "Yes";
Go back;
Select "Reboot system now";
First bootup will take some while, but you'll be greeted by the setup screen in no time.
Congratz, now your device has Lineage OS installed!
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Extras/FAQ Section:​Q: Is it possible to get root priviledges on the device?​A: Sure! There are different ways to apply root on the ROM, but feel free to pick whichever method you like:​
Rooting your device by picking it's 'boot.img' (exactly located on the folder of the respective model) over SebaUbuntu's Lineage site and patch it with an already-rooted device that has the Magisk companion app installed (requires no recovery patching, but it is required to boot the asus device in fastboot mode and patch the boot partition);​
Downloading the Magisk companion app over it's GitHub page, rename the .apk file by replacing '.apk' to '.zip' via file manager, patch PBRP over the recovery partition (with one of the methods listed over 2 titles above this one), and install the 'magisk.zip' file like you could usually do on any other device with custom recovery;​
If you use an X00I device, you can preferrably install TWRP from here instead of PBRP;​
After applied root on the device, patch back on the device the Lineage recovery- just for avoiding any inconvenience if you want to factory reset the device;​
Q: My device has Lineage installed, but the bottom buttons don't work. Is there a way to enable a virtual navbar?​A: Yep, but it's a bit of a tricky process. You must have either apps like Terminal Emulator or Termux installed for making this work- as an extra, you could get other keyboards like BeHe Keyboard or Hacker's Keyboard: but that is only if you've picked Terminal Emulator as your choice.​For direct instructions, follow this (you must be inside the terminal app of your choice and already gave storage perms to it firsthand):​
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /
vi /system/build.prop
# After come this far, go to the bottom of the build.prop file by scrolling with the touch screen
# On your keyboard, press the I key. This should make vi enter into INSERT mode
# When done so, add the following line on the build.prop file
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
# For getting out of INSERT mode, find on your keyboard or terminal UI the ESC button
# For quitting and saving the file on vi, type the following
:wq!
# This should make vi quit and save the modifications to the build.prop file
# For rebooting the device straight from the terminal, just type in
reboot
# The device should immediately reboot, and upon unlocking: the virtual navbar should appear
Q: Can it be possible installing MicroG on the device?​A: You can! Every method for installing MicroG perfectly works on this ROM;​
Q: I have MicroG installed on my device, but i want to apply signature spoofing for extra functionality. Is this possible?​A: Sadly, due to the tinkering i've done on my side: the ROM gets a meltdown when modifying the 'services.jar' file is involved (root or non-root). If you follow some guides online (despite being few), the ROM, regardless of what you do or which method you follow: ​it will end up in a bootloop (or, to be more specific, the SystemUI starts to become picky);​
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Credits:
miya0405 (for the lineage site)
SebaUbuntu (for the LOS rom, recovery, and PBRP recovery)
Erwin Abs (PBRP Recovery)
aaaaaaziskurnia (TWRP recovery for the X00I)
You, for dedicating your time on reading this long guide!

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