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Greetings Folks
For starters I just got Mi8 and am planning to go for Havoc or Pixel Experience there is a Pixel Port too I'll have to try which is best close to stock but with gestures features and full fledged Gcam support
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I have seen many threads where newer folks are victim of their devices getting bricked and paying for fix?
Why isnt there a proper guide thread to avoid these obstacles and spread awareness out ?
I know there are certain partitions you need to backup too e.g efs in case of lost IMEI there was a thread Its hell I have been through it with a Samsung Device,There was a guy who messed up his phone sensor files?
But most of all EDL and Devices getting brick so lets address the elephant in the room
Now My Phone is on
MIUI 10.3 Global 10.3.2.0(PEAMIXM)
Android Version : 9 PKQ1.180729.001
Android Security Patch : 2019-04-01
Rom threads say 9.3
take havoc for example
Help Appreciated thanks
@techyrock
Here is a guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/how-to/how-to-install-roms-resolve-issues-t3911611
Part 1 ( The OP is general info ) Below the first couple of comments have detailed steps for AOSP.
Be extremely careful, unfortunately this community doesn't have a lot of highly active professionals.
So definitely double check any advice that you are given, or that you find. With that being said there are definitely several members that are mature, knowledgeable, friendly and overall fantastic.
If you need help, feel free to ask me anytime, I haven't had a lot of time to use XDA recently. But if I am around, I am always willing to help. At the moment I am going to sleep, but go ahead and read my thread, and I have made some lengthy post that may be helpful as well. You can find those posts by reading my post history. Enjoy.
As long as your account is bound to your device, unbricking is pretty easy with these phones. If you want to avoid a brick, avoid brand new builds, test software etc. Some of the recent issues actually stemmed from the 7.11 china developer rom which had a major issue.
if you want to use Miui with zero ads, and every single feature, then Mi-Globe is pretty great, and solid on a week to week basis.
As far as AOSP, I feel that in my experience that Syberia is practically always highly stable, but it's a little plain compared to some other roms. I also liked Pixel 3, Bootleggers ( Newer version) and Havoc. ( I used Havoc in the beginning of July and loved it, that build is fantastic)
I haven't tried a lot of AOSP roms on this phone yet. So that is all I have
Addition to that, the main issue is people are using Miflash to flash a ROM from bootloader. DO NOT USE IT.
Just use the flash_all.bat in the fastboot rom zip, it's easy. Miflash chooses to lock bootloader by default, and if you don't change it, you'll need to use EDL to fix your device. People usually forget about it, and will whine here to be able to unbrick. Don't be one of them
Don't relock the damn bootloader. It's unnecessary, and dangerous on a Chinese machine.
The War Profiteer said:
Addition to that, the main issue is people are using Miflash to flash a ROM from bootloader. DO NOT USE IT.
Just use the flash_all.bat in the fastboot rom zip, it's easy. Miflash chooses to lock bootloader by default, and if you don't change it, you'll need to use EDL to fix your device. People usually forget about it, and will whine here to be able to unbrick. Don't be one of them
Don't relock the damn bootloader. It's unnecessary, and dangerous on a Chinese machine.
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We ok that to unlock bootloader on mi8 we have to use mi "flash" unlock tool. Right?
Cheers
Erpe7 said:
We ok that to unlock bootloader on mi8 we have to use mi "flash" unlock tool. Right?
Cheers
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Yes, that is the only way to unlock. he was talking about using Mi Flash to flash roms, which may seem to be user friendly which it is but is also extremely dangerous because the the option to lock the bootloader is checked by default. If using it make sure that its unchecked and you should not have any issues.
Personally, I prefer ADB if flashing via fastboot or TWRP with a OTG flash drive.
Also there is a tool that is excellent that I have also used many times, its called Tool all in One ( TAIO) After your bootloader is unlocked, you can use TAIO for many functions, including keep your PC's ADB platform tools, up to date, and providing system wide access. You can use it to remove encryption, flash recovery, root, roms or to restore to stock. It definitely worth installing if if you only use it to keep your drivers, and platform tools up to date.
First of all thanks guys for replies wasn't expecting this response
My device is Global Mi8 bootloader is locked for now I still have some hours left I'll be able to unlock it by 26th
miflash_unlock prompted to bind my account from developer option for unlocking,I did so it will be bound to my account and ill be unlocking it for first time I believe i bought it used but previous owner seemed to have know info about ROMs though
I have been using Pixel 2XL twice followed by Nokia 8 so I am much more inclined towards AOSP stock experience the two feature I would love to have from MIUI are the
1)MIUI gestures
2)MIUI Dual Apps (I am aware of Play store alternatives but clash of clans doesnt work as good on them as on dual apps )
I know gestures are on Havoc
guess you guys have been playing around with your mi8 kindly guide me to right directrion what ROMs you guys prefer and why ?
how would you prefer to flash a ROM do I need to back up any partitions ? if so which app should use for it ,Ill surely back up everything via TWRP for sure
also the encryption thingy should I sign out my google account before bootloader unlock and other stuff?
and since I am on
MIUI 10.3 Global 10.3.2.0(PEAMIXM)
Android Version : 9 PKQ1.180729.001
Android Security Patch : 2019-04-01
is it safe to flash havoc ?
tsongming said:
Yes, that is the only way to unlock. he was talking about using Mi Flash to flash roms, which may seem to be user friendly which it is but is also extremely dangerous because the the option to lock the bootloader is checked by default. If using it make sure that its unchecked and you should not have any issues.
Personally, I prefer ADB if flashing via fastboot or TWRP with a OTG flash drive.
Also there is a tool that is excellent that I have also used many times, its called Tool all in One ( TAIO) After your bootloader is unlocked, you can use TAIO for many functions, including keep your PC's ADB platform tools, up to date, and providing system wide access. You can use it to remove encryption, flash recovery, root, roms or to restore to stock. It definitely worth installing if if you only use it to keep your drivers, and platform tools up to date.
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Thank you for this precious advices ;(
I'll note that!
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Thank you folks.
Could someone explain what EDL is meaning?
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ktrokar said:
Thank you folks.
Could someone explain what EDL is meaning?
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There's a primary bootloader that we consumer know of and there's Qualcomm's Emergency Download Mode bootloader (EDL) , since Mi8 has ARB(Anti Rollback) downgrading the phone gets it bricked to EDL mode requiring EDL authentication to my understanding thats why edl is a thing(since its just emergency bootloader for oems to work with) I have not experienced it personally so I don't know whether it bricks that way or not but ARB and EDL authentication are a thing with Mi8 from what I have read in different threads
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ktrokar said:
Thank you folks.
Could someone explain what EDL is meaning?
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EDL is Qualcomm recovery mode, it's the mode that you must be in to restore a hard bricked phone.
As long as you are careful you should never need to worry about EDL. Basically, you place the phone into a mode that the computer is able to recognise port 9008, once that is down you can use 1 of 4 techniques to restore your phone. Unbricking Xiaomi's is actually very easy to do, as long as the device is bound to your account.
The big issue is that unscrupulous Chinese vendors, used their own account to unlock bootloaders of Mi8's and other Xiaomi devices, then installed the Global Miui ROM and then sold the phone as new to unsuspecting western customers and at a lower price than western outlets such as Amazon. These vendors marketed the phones as Ïnternational versions" when they were actually Chinese devices and not the Global version that the customer thought they bought.
When these customer's used programs such as MiFlash to upgrade their phone's their bootloaders were locked and the are unable to log into their Mi Account to restore the phone. Remember the vendors unlocked the phone, so these Mi8's were bound to the vendor and not the final customer. This is the Primary reason why Xiaomi makes us wait to unlock the bootloader. Finally, ARB is potential issue, but it hasn't been implemented yet on Global devices.
So do your research before flashing anything and you should be safe.
Hi
I just successfully rooted my OnePlus Nord CE 5G, but I didn't use a custom recovery to do it. I still miss the features of custom recoveries, essentially the low-level backups.
I searched the Internet for TWRP and OrangeFox, I like both and have used them on previous devices. However, I couldn't find anything for this phone.
Does anyone know how to get that working on Nord CE? Or if there is any low-risk way of trying random recovery builds in the phone, and be able to re-flash the stock recovery if it goes wrong?
Did you make any progress on this?
diegolag said:
Did you make any progress on this?
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None at all. I was waiting for answers here.
I guess that
- nobody really has specific knowledge about this on Nord CE
and
- the people who have generic knowledge about whether it's risky or not to flash random recoveries and recover with stock recoveries... those people aren't reading this thread.
I personally can't try anything risky, I am already relying on this phone as my main professional tool... and personal gadget.
pgorod said:
None at all. I was waiting for answers here.
I guess that
- nobody really has specific knowledge about this on Nord CE
and
- the people who have generic knowledge about whether it's risky or not to flash random recoveries and recover with stock recoveries... those people aren't reading this thread.
I personally can't try anything risky, I am already relying on this phone as my main professional tool... and personal gadget.
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Well, then you have not bricked your phone as I did trying to root it without making a backup first
Good to know, I haven't found a solution yet
Right now orangefox android 11 tree is not released (if yes , i dont know), but twrp has. And already custom twrp compiled for ce but needs development and testing.
Right now I need storage on my personal pc , this weekend i will insert new ssd for development on CE (4. SSD ) . First target to see stable twrp (hope it will be official maybe) and then we can compile some roms kernels etc. But i will compile only gapps inbuild roms .
And second news, trying miui cam port to CE . Hope it will work . OxygenOS cam software is trash for me.
Here is the link to the TWRP thread:
[RECOVERY] [11] [ALPHA] TeamWin Recovery Project (ebba) (2021-09-09)
Introduction: Team Win Recovery Project or TWRP for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. We started from the ground up by taking AOSP recovery and loading it with the standard recovery options, then added...
forum.xda-developers.com
Bricked mine too, but a repair request with 1+ was my way out. Without costs btw.
Doesn't solve the no backup issue ofcourse.
!PdK said:
Bricked mine too, but a repair request with 1+ was my way out. Without costs btw.
Doesn't solve the no backup issue ofcourse.
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Can you please tell us exactly how you bricked it? Was it by installing the new TWRP available in the thread I linked?
Yes, by flashing incorrect TWRP to device and trying to update afterwards. Ended in booting into crashdump all the time.
Now discovered the a/b slots could have been the issue.
!PdK said:
Yes, by flashing incorrect TWRP to device and trying to update afterwards. Ended in booting into crashdump all the time.
Now discovered the a/b slots could have been the issue.
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Did you tried latest msm? Should be fixed.
Already had it fixed by 1plus service request and now updated to 11.11 fw
Hi all, i have a build OrangeFox 11, but need testers.
Yes twrp recovery is available for nord ce 5g
Has anyone found a working guide for unlocking the bootloader? Non of the linux or windows tools have worked and I've been trying for quite a while now. Does anyone have a guide for doing it manually via the cli?
No.
Does not exist no one cli for unlocking bootloader of xiaomi devices.
You need to use the software for unlocking and then wait for the time given by xiaomi server.
Here, you can find the excellent guide by @Akitake about how unlock bootloader on xiaomi devices:
[GUIDES & FAQ][Merlin] Bootloader, Magisk, EdXposed, SafetyNet, GSI/Treble ROMs
DISCLAIMERS (please read !) This thread is made for the Redmi Note 9, also known as Redmi 10X 4G. This device's codename is Merlin. I will not be held responsible if you brick your device. Follow the instructions shown in this thread at your own...
forum.xda-developers.com
VD171 said:
Here, you can find the excellent guide by @Akitake about how unlock bootloader on xiaomi devices:
[GUIDES & FAQ][Merlin] Bootloader, Magisk, EdXposed, SafetyNet, GSI/Treble ROMs
DISCLAIMERS (please read !) This thread is made for the Redmi Note 9, also known as Redmi 10X 4G. This device's codename is Merlin. I will not be held responsible if you brick your device. Follow the instructions shown in this thread at your own...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I don't all of that. The PC sweet cant see the devices, fastboot works fine through cli
It happens when you have multiple android usb drivers installed.
Right, going to setup a fresh install in that case. Shame I didn't try it on my new work laptop before installing Linux. What do we reckon, XP, 7 or 10?
lukemovement1 said:
Right, going to setup a fresh install in that case. Shame I didn't try it on my new work laptop before installing Linux. What do we reckon, XP, 7 or 10?
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You can unlock bootloader easily on linux or windows.
Just use xiaomitoolv2: https://xiaomitool.com/V2/
VD171 said:
You can unlock bootloader easily on linux or windows.
Just use xiaomitoolv2: https://xiaomitool.com/V2/
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It returns 'missingToken cookie'. I looked at the ADB logs and couldn't find anything that looked problematic.
Been working as a developer for 14 years now so I wouldn't be asking if any of these tools worked as the guides stated.
So have you not managed to unlock the bootloader
You just need to keep trying and then you will see the problem.
You have to do exactly same steps of all world to unlock bootloader of xiaomi devices.
The steps are EXACTLY same to everyone.
"disable driver signature enforcement" was what I was looking for.
GitHub - mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV: Unlock bootloader of Huawei devices on Kirin 960/95х/65x/620
Unlock bootloader of Huawei devices on Kirin 960/95х/65x/620 - GitHub - mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV: Unlock bootloader of Huawei devices on Kirin 960/95х/65x/620
github.com
In the link they give you clear instructions of what to do. They provide the application (windows,not sure if there's one for linux), and they give the drivers so you dont have to go looking for it. PLEASE READ THE GITHUB INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. They have a compatibility list, so just make sure you have the correct chipset,and if you do just follow the instructions
HOWEVER, TAKE YOUR TIME AND DO NOT RUSH.
If you get stuck or dont understand here is a visual representation of it being done.
I WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEVICES BEING HARD/SOFT BRICKED OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS YOU MIGHT OVERCOME.
I can confirm: Just unlocked my P10 lite with PotatoeNV about 2 hours ago. All in all its easy. Hardest part is opening the case.
smogan said:
I can confirm: Just unlocked my P10 lite with PotatoeNV about 2 hours ago. All in all its easy. Hardest part is opening the case.
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Enjoy rooting, please note that flashing unsupported roms can make it bootloop A LOT especially if you dont know what youre doing, i havent tried flashing gsi roms either, but please be careful because it is very easy to brick your device
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Enjoy rooting, please note that flashing unsupported roms can make it bootloop A LOT especially if you dont know what youre doing, i havent tried flashing gsi roms either, but please be careful because it is very easy to brick your device
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Thanls for warning. I already unlocked/rooted more than a dozend different devices, mostly Samsung, Sony, Motorola. Never had to disassemble a phone before to do so.
Just flashed the crDroid image, seems to work finde. Sadly not many roms to choose from. Had hoped for a pure CM at least Android 11. Any suggestions?
I've collected all files necessary to root and recover (if necessary) the OnePlus 10 Pro with Android 13 Update - NE2211_11_C.21
( Firmware pulled from Oxygen Updater App)
Please note: Root at your own risk.
I'm not liable for any bricked device or issues possibly created from this process.
Stock Boot.zip
magisk_patched-NE2215_11_C.21.zip
Magisk-25.2.apk
stock.recovery.zip
NE2215_11_C.21 Stable (full).zip
Feel free to follow along using this guide:
How to root your Android smartphone: Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and others too!
If flashing/rooting errors out, and you end up in Qualcomm Crash Dump Mode, please perform the following:
Restart into Fastboot Mode by holding Volume Down + Power buttons until the device vibrates, then release only the power button
Once in Fastboot mode, try flashing a clean boot and recovery to BOTH slots like this :
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
fastboot flash recovery_a recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery_b recovery.img
Follow the steps on this site to Flash the stock ROM above using the Fastboot Enhance Tool
https://www.droidwin.com/flash-stoc...-brick/#STEP_1_Download_Fastboot_Enhance_Tool
Feel free to download Fastboot Enhance Tool.zip (backup location)
If you have trouble rebooting to FastbootD (Recovery)
Try swapping Active slots from the application (typically slot A worked for me)
Choose reboot to FastbootD
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is this to be used when the OP 10 Pro is ALREADY on OS 13, or is this to be used when the unit is on OS 12 (not yet rooted) and you want to take it to OS 13?
Thanks for your help.
Either or would be fine.
It's an upgrade using a full OTA update.
Hi. Is there any oneplus 10 pro compatible twrp? I could not find.
eren15935 said:
Hi. Is there any oneplus 10 pro compatible twrp? I could not find.
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Not yet, but once I find one I'll upload it ASAP for the community.
Savio Dantes said:
Not yet, but once I find one I'll upload it ASAP for the community.
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thanks. It would be nice. good work.
Hi there, do you have for C.22?
Savio Dantes said:
Not yet, but once I find one I'll upload it ASAP for the community.
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There is...check this out
(Guide) Install TWRP + Root + Install Magisk + Bypass Safetynet
Please note, the TWRP image used IS NOT the official TWRP image. I am not responsible for any any harm, such as bricking, or bootloops, which may happen to your device. This is what worked for me. Warning As stated by @beatbreakee , do not flash...
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(Guide) Install TWRP + Root + Install Magisk + Bypass Safetynet
Please note, the TWRP image used IS NOT the official TWRP image. I am not responsible for any any harm, such as bricking, or bootloops, which may happen to your device. This is what worked for me. Warning As stated by @beatbreakee , do not flash...
forum.xda-developers.com
eren15935 said:
Hi. Is there any oneplus 10 pro compatible twrp? I could not find.
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Hi. Is there any oneplus 10 pro compatible twrp? I could not find.
linhdanstore said:
Hi. Is there any oneplus 10 pro compatible twrp? I could not find.
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Literally look above.
Savio Dantes said:
I've collected all files necessary to root and recover (if necessary) the OnePlus 10 Pro with Android 13 Update - NE2211_11_C.21
( Firmware pulled from Oxygen Updater App)
Please note: Root at your own risk.
I'm not liable for any bricked device or issues possibly created from this process.
Stock Boot.zip
magisk_patched-NE2215_11_C.21.zip
Magisk-25.2.apk
stock.recovery.zip
NE2215_11_C.21 Stable (full).zip
Feel free to follow along using this guide:
How to root your Android smartphone: Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and others too!
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Can you use ADB tools to restore stock rom if the device was soft bricked?
No. There are a few unbricking tools I've had to use in the past such as MSM tool, Fastboot Enhance Tool, and payload Dumper. (Google them, they're easy to find)
Note, that MSM tools are (nowadays) typically created and coded with a specific device and may also require authentication to unlock.
I've since moved on to the Google Pixel Pro series after seeing the terrible "Franekstien Project" that Oppo applied to Oneplus in their Color OS "make files"... It's literally a "lucky" mash-up of OnePlus Legacy OS and Oppo.
When companies sell out like that, do lazy transitions, etc. and the core reason we supported them in the first place becomes both forgotten and obsolete, that's when I typically stop supporting them.
Savio Dantes said:
No. There are a few unbricking tools I've had to use in the past such as MSM tool, Fastboot Enhance Tool, and payload Dumper. (Google them, they're easy to find)
Note, that MSM tools are (nowadays) typically created and coded with a specific device and may also require authentication to unlock.
I've since moved on to the Google Pixel Pro series after seeing the terrible "Franekstien Project" that Oppo applied to Oneplus in their Color OS "make files"... It's literally a "lucky" mash-up of OnePlus Legacy OS and Oppo.
When companies sell out like that, do lazy transitions, etc. and the core reason we supported them becomes forgotten, an obsolete, after which I typically stop supporting them.
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Just to clarify does fastboot enhance tool and/or payload dumper works with restoring stock rom?
SKNIZZY said:
Just to clarify does fastboot enhance tool and/or payload dumper works with restoring stock rom?
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Yes it does.
Fastboot enhance works fine, you need to remove the cow files first and have a valid payload.bin but that's it