Update after root pixel 4a 5g - Google Pixel 4a 5G Questions & Answers

Hi, I have unlock the boot loader and root my pixel 4a 5g in february update.
I don't understand how update it when new update comes ?
I can update it with Ota when comes in settings/System/Update ?
Or I do flash system image with fastboot and then flash the boot.img with Magisk to flash it in Fastboot mode ?
But I see : Flashing a new system image deletes all user data !!?
Before on Oneplus and later Xiaomi is more easy with Twrp. But now it's very complicated to update my freshly updated Pixel 4a 5g and Root
Please that it is the easiest procedure to update every month with Magisk installed. Previously I stopped all the Mods installed so as not to have a similar bootloop for Substartum .. Thank you
Thanks

Here's what I do:
- Download full factory image
- Unzip the archive
- There will be flash-all.bat (for Windows) and flash-all.sh (Linux) files created. You will need to edit the appropriate file to remove the -w flag on the "fastboot -w update image-bramble-rq1c.210205.006.zip" command near the bottom of the script.
- Within the archive you just unzipped, a directory will be created i.e. bramble-rq1c.210205.006 and within that there will be another zip file i.e. image-bramble-rq1c.210205.006. This zip file also needs to be uncompressed to extract the individual .img files including boot.img.
- Copy boot.img to your phone (Download directory is a good place)
- Flash the update using the edited flash-all script
- Once flashing is complete and the phone has rebooted, go into Magisk Manager and Install Magisk using the "select and patch a file" method. Navigate to the Downloads directory and select boot.img. Once complete, there will be a patched boot image named something like magisk_patched_bEKaK.img created in the Download directory. Copy that file back to your PC and then use fastboot to flash it to your phone i.e. "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_bEKaK.img".
- Reboot phone and profit!

weissbierdood said:
Here's what I do:
- Download full factory image
- Unzip the archive
- There will be flash-all.bat (for Windows) and flash-all.sh (Linux) files created. You will need to edit the appropriate file to remove the -w flag on the "fastboot -w update image-bramble-rq1c.210205.006.zip" command near the bottom of the script.
- Within the archive you just unzipped, a directory will be created i.e. bramble-rq1c.210205.006 and within that there will be another zip file i.e. image-bramble-rq1c.210205.006. This zip file also needs to be uncompressed to extract the individual .img files including boot.img.
- Copy boot.img to your phone (Download directory is a good place)
- Flash the update using the edited flash-all script
- Once flashing is complete and the phone has rebooted, go into Magisk Manager and Install Magisk using the "select and patch a file" method. Navigate to the Downloads directory and select boot.img. Once complete, there will be a patched boot image named something like magisk_patched_bEKaK.img created in the Download directory. Copy that file back to your PC and then use fastboot to flash it to your phone i.e. "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_bEKaK.img".
- Reboot phone and profit!
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Thank you very much.
Have a good day..
I have now the good procedure to update it. Thanks

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Lost root on Xiaomi Mi A1 after updating to Magisk 19.2

Hello everyone,
So this is the first time i had issue with magisk after the update.
Magisk Manager proposed for me to install new version of Magisk, so i did, after installation finished, it advised to reboot, so i did
After reboot, phone came back up just fine but Magisk was not installed. I tried to download zip 19.2 (19200) from Magisk Manager then installing that zip - also from Magisk Manager, but it would say this:
Code:
- Device platform: arm64-v8a
- Existing zip found
- Copying image to cache
- Unpacking boot image
! Unsupported/Unknown image format
! Installation failed
So now i don't know what do to.
I did notice however, that after the Magisk update, it seem to have installed newest OTA update (with security patches from May), which usually it fails to install, i guess due to unlocked bootloader.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
EDIT:
Managed to figure it out, it's been a long time since I've done this so i forgot that method I've tried is used to patch boot image, not to install zip file, my bad.
I booted into TWRP and extracted my current boot.img.
Booted back into the system and using Magisk Manager, I've patched the boot.img
Downloaded the magisk_patched.img to PC and from fastboot, flashed the patched boot.img.
Booted back into the system and *BAM*, got my root back!
Magisk is still the best! Thank you!
maretodoric said:
Hello everyone,
So this is the first time i had issue with magisk after the update.
Magisk Manager proposed for me to install new version of Magisk, so i did, after installation finished, it advised to reboot, so i did
After reboot, phone came back up just fine but Magisk was not installed. I tried to download zip 19.2 (19200) from Magisk Manager then installing that zip - also from Magisk Manager, but it would say this:
So now i don't know what do to.
I did notice however, that after the Magisk update, it seem to have installed newest OTA update (with security patches from May), which usually it fails to install, i guess due to unlocked bootloader.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
EDIT:
Managed to figure it out, it's been a long time since I've done this so i forgot that method I've tried is used to patch boot image, not to install zip file, my bad.
I booted into TWRP and extracted my current boot.img.
Booted back into the system and using Magisk Manager, I've patched the boot.img
Downloaded the magisk_patched.img to PC and from fastboot, flashed the patched boot.img.
Booted back into the system and *BAM*, got my root back!
Magisk is still the best! Thank you!
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I'm also getting same error how did you managed to find the solution...
maretodoric said:
Magisk Manager proposed for me to install new version of Magisk, so i did, after installation finished, it advised to reboot, so i did
After reboot, phone came back up just fine but Magisk was not installed. I tried to download zip 19.2 (19200) from Magisk Manager.
[...]
Booted back into the system and using Magisk Manager, I've patched the boot.img
Downloaded the magisk_patched.img to PC and from fastboot, flashed the patched boot.img.
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Similar problem here, but with Magisk 19.3.
Could you pass a link to patched boot image,you used? CanĀ“t find it...
Thanks
I didn't download boot.img, it's best that you extract it yourself by using ADB.
Download adb software, there should be some tutorial here on forums how to find and get it (possibly https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/computer-setup-rooting-gcam-setup-t3731526) , but Windows 10 SHOULD natively have it (at least i did, i didn't have to install anything, already had ADB).
Now here comes the tricky part. I didn't remember this and i didn't write it down. When this happens again to me, i will be in huge .......
I'm sorry i can't help you, but try to google for info on how to extract boot.img from current installation using fastboot or adb.. not sure which, possibly fastboot.
Then you will have clean untouched boot.img from official repo. No need to wait for it to appear on xiaomi site.
If i find a tutorial, i will post it here. Please do the same if you find it before me.
GOT IT!!!
- Follow the previous tutorial if you do not have adb and fastboot, so you can install them. There should be plenty of tutorials how to install both of them
- After you installed it, download this version of TWRP https://dl.twrp.me/tissot/twrp-3.3.0-2-tissot.img.html to your desktop
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable
- Open command prompt (in Windows, hit CTRL+R then type in cmd)
- Change directory to desktop, for example type cd C:\Users\<username>\Desktop - replace "<username>" with your username ofcourse.
- Type adb reboot bootloader - it will boot to fastboot mode
- Once the phone is in fastboot mode, type fastboot boot twrp-3.3.0-2-tissot.img (keep cmd prompt open)
- It will boot into recovery, click on "Backup"
- Select "Boot"
- Click on Select Storage and there choose Internal Storage, click on OK
- Then on the bottom part of the screen, just swipe to right to extract boot.img (It should literally say "Swipe to Backup"). Pay attention to messages, it will display the directory where it will place the boot.img, but it will not be strictly named boot.img
- In my case, it's in Internal Storage/TWRP/BACKUPS/00bf23cc0904/2019-06-20-14-25-3_PKQ1/boot.emmc.win
You can either rename it to boot.img or just leave that name. But either way, open new magisk manager, select "Install" next to Magisk (not magisk manager), click on "Select and Patch a file", point to your new boot.img or boot.emmc.win.
Magisk will patch that image and show you the new location. Just download that file to your PC, on desktop, cmd again "adb reboot bootloader", and when it gets to fastboot mode, type "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img".
You should be good to go!

Dirty Flash December Update

This is probably a dumb question... I have the Google store unlocked Pixel 4XL. I'm currently on the October factory image. I want to update to the December update.
Is there any reason I can't just dirty Flash the December update factory image and then use Magisk to patch the boot image from the factory update?
Or is there and easier way to get to the new update for unlocked Pixels that doesn't include the alternate method in the guide section of the forums?
ihuntinde said:
This is probably a dumb question... I have the Google store unlocked Pixel 4XL. I'm currently on the October factory image. I want to update to the December update.
Is there any reason I can't just dirty Flash the December update factory image and then use Magisk to patch the boot image from the factory update?
Or is there and easier way to get to the new update for unlocked Pixels that doesn't include the alternate method in the guide section of the forums?
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Having an "unlocked" phone doesn't necessarily mean it is bootloader unlocked. Just wanted to confirm you are bootloader unlocked already. If yes, just d/l the December full image (make sure to get the RIGHT ONE) and edit the flash-all.bat to remove the wipe flag. You will lose root, but if you extract the boot.img from the image beforehand, patch it with Magisk Manager and put it in your adb folder before starting, you just run the script, boot back to fastboot and then flash the patched boot.img. May sound a bit complicated, but patching the image and pre-placing it before you start makes things go quicker. Good luck! :good:
v12xke said:
Having an "unlocked" phone doesn't necessarily mean it is bootloader unlocked. Just wanted to confirm you are bootloader unlocked already. If yes, just d/l the December full image (make sure to get the RIGHT ONE) and edit the flash-all.bat to remove the wipe flag. You will lose root, but if you extract the boot.img from the image beforehand, patch it with Magisk Manager and put it in your adb folder before starting, you just run the script, boot back to fastboot and then flash the patched boot.img. May sound a bit complicated, but patching the image and pre-placing it before you start makes things go quicker. Good luck! :good:
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Thanks for the reply. I can confirm that I have an unlocked bootloader.
Just as a point of frustration........
for the last 24 hours I've been fighting this issue with must be flashed in fastbootd... so, i download the new platform-tools... replace my existing platform-tools... all is good, right?
NOPE....
I have another platform-tools on my C: drive... that is assigned in my Path Variable... so it's trying to use the old platform tools... GRRRRR...
needless to say, i'm all fixed up now. Probably didn't have to stay up until 2:00am trying to get back to the October update...
So.. for those that need it, here are my exact steps for a bootloader unlocked Pixel 4XL bought from the Google Store:
1. Download full factory image from here: https://developers.google.com/android/images#coral (10.0.0 (QQ1B.191205.012.A1, Dec 2019))
2. Extract the zip file, open the zip inside of that extracted folder and copy the boot.img to your phone's Downloads folder.
2a. I used a usb cable to my PC and put the phone in File transfer / Android Auto to do this)
3. In Magisk Manager, click Install. Click Install again in the popup. Choose Select and Patch a File.
4. Find the boot.img that you copied to your phone's Download folder. Select it.
5. Copy the magisk_patched.img file from your phone's Download folder to the unzipped factory image folder.
5a. Refer to 2a above. You may have to disconnect the usb cable and reconnect. For some reason, my PC wasn't refreshing the folder with the patched file until I did this.
6. With your phone connected and in File transfer mode. Open a command prompt in the folder you unzipped the factory image to.
6a. You may be able to shift and right-click then click Open Command Prompt window here. That will open the command prompt at that exact folder instead of having to navigate to it through the command prompt. If you are a newer version of Windows 10, you may only see the Powershell option. I am not sure if Powershell will work. However, to get to a "command prompt" to be able to run the flash-all and fastboot commands. Simply type cmd and hit <enter>. Then you can use the adb, flash-all, and fastboot commands as explained below. ** WARNING: I DID NOT USE POWERSHELL, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK **
6b. Type adb reboot bootloader.
7. Remembering this is a dirty flash (i.e, keeping all of your data) edit the flash-all.bat file in any type of editor (even notepad). Look for the line that says fastboot -w update image-coral-qq1b.191205.012.a1.zip and remove the -w. So, the line just above echo Press any key to exit... should look like this:
7a. fastboot update image-coral-qq1b.191205.012.a1.zip
8. Wait for the flashing to finish and for your phone to reboot and fully boot back up.
9. Once it's connected, put your phone in File Transfer usb mode again.
10. Open a command prompt and type adb reboot bootloader
10a. See 6a
11. Once the phone is in fastboot mode, type fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
12. Once that is done, type adb reboot.
You should now be on the December update and rooted.
If you get the error that says "should be flashed in fastbootd", I can confirm that you do not have a new enough version of fastboot.exe. You can do one of two things. First, download the latest platform tools from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
1. Either hunt down every copy of your platform-tools folder (I had multiple for some dumb reason) and consolidate to just one, then update your platform-tolls. Then update your system environment variables and point it to this new folder (making sure it's the only folder pointing to a platform-tools version).
2. Download the new version and copy the fastboot.exe and adb.exe directly into the folder with the flash-all.bat. This will guarantee you are using the correct version.
Hope this helps someone...
ihuntinde said:
Just as a point of frustration........
for the last 24 hours I've been fighting this issue with must be flashed in fastbootd... so, i download the new platform-tools... replace my existing platform-tools... all is good, right?
NOPE....
I have another platform-tools on my C: drive... that is assigned in my Path Variable... so it's trying to use the old platform tools... GRRRRR...
needless to say, i'm all fixed up now. Probably didn't have to stay up until 2:00am trying to get back to the October update...
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This happens more than you know. Glad you got it sorted. Next time (in a couple of weeks) it will be a snap.

''Error boot prepare'' Stuck in Fastboot when flashing magisk_patched.img

Trying to root my Pixel 3aXL with LineageOS 17.
I tried to install Magisk following this guide https://magisk.download/root-pixel-3a-3a-xl/
I am stuck in Fastboot now.
''bootslot: b
enter reason: error boot prepare''
SOLVED
dadu1257 said:
Trying to root my Pixel 3aXL with LineageOS 17.
I tried to install Magisk following this guide https://magisk.download/root-pixel-3a-3a-xl/
I am stuck in Fastboot now.
''bootslot: b
enter reason: error boot prepare''
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What the heck, this one was tuff. There were really less documentation and disinformation around.
So the situation is: How do I get Magisk Root on LineageOS 17?
- Do NOT use the ''stock'' boot.img as said in the magisk official tutorial for my phone. Since you have your Custom ROM you want your boot.img from your specific LineagaeOS (don't look for ''custom boot.img for lineage'' you can find here and there.)
- To get the right boot.img check your LIneageOS installation folder, unzip and look for ''payload.bin''.
- Extracting payload.bin to get boot.img doesnt work with 7zip. For me these steps worked well. When you have the right boot.img you can just follow the guide on magisk for your phone.
Get Payloader Dumber (github)
Get/Install Python (customize installation folder to an accessible place)
Extract Payload Dumper to Python Folder
Copy Payload.bin File from your CustomROM to Python Folder
Open Command Prompt there
Run "python -m pip install -r requirements.txt"
Run "python payload_dumper.py payload.bin"
Voila
(taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4AGMqJStEI)
Hope this helps
dadu1257 said:
- Do NOT use the ''stock'' boot.img as said in the magisk official tutorial for my phone. Since you have your Custom ROM you want your boot.img from your specific LineagaeOS (don't look for ''custom boot.img for lineage'' you can find here and there.)
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Great that you got it solved, but I just want to add a clarification:
The "stock" boot image file that the instructions talk about is simply the untouched (stock) boot image of whatever ROM you are currently using. The instructions even mention that you should extract it from your ROM zip if using a custom ROM...
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How To Guide How to root SM-X200

Hello guys. I failed several times rooting this device and finally managed to root.
You need to extract AP tar and then replace the boot.img with a magisk patched one.
You then need to re tar the file using 7zip and flash as normal.
AP CSC HOME CSC and BL
If there's enough demand I'll write a proper guide. Also if soft bricked you need to press both volume buttons and plug in usb at right point on restart.
jameswalker457 said:
Hello guys. I failed several times rooting this device and finally managed to root.
You need to extract AP tar and then replace the boot.img with a magisk patched one.
You then need to re tar the file using 7zip and flash as normal.
AP CSC HOME CSC and BL
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Thanks @jameswalker457
Which one did you use CSC_HOME or CSC?
When I run with CSC, I get a 'fail' in ODIN However, it does run with CSC_HOME, BL and the patched AP - but it doesn't actually root the device.
Greatful for your help.
Thanks
Used BL AP (with patched boot.img) CSC and HOME_CSC in the userdata
kevinsims said:
Thanks @jameswalker457
Which one did you use CSC_HOME or CSC?
When I run with CSC, I get a 'fail' in ODIN However, it does run with CSC_HOME, BL and the patched AP - but it doesn't actually root the device.
Greatful for your help.
Thanks
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See above. Missed the quotation
I'm not sure why we need a third thread for this:
SM-X200 root failed...
It's now a bricked tablet after a boot loop, I think should wait to magisk get an update. It won't power on or charge I think. I have two days trying to power on in several times and many key conbinations. No Samsung logo or something. Can I do...
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The best way to root samsung tab a8 2021 pls
Android 11 I got fast as f boot loop solution below btw An 4 gamers I got fps/ping boost solution below to
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I still do not have root. What I did:
1. unlocked bootloader
2. install magisk manager 24.3
3. Download X200XXU1AVC1 from Samfw
4. unzip the firmware
5. Untar the AP tar file
6. Extract boot.img, send to device, and patch with magisk 24.3. Patched boot is magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img
7. Replace boot.img with the newly patched one (renamed to boot.img)
8. Create a tar file from the AP folder using
" tar -C AP_folder -cvf AP_patched.tar ."
9. "adb reboot bootloader" to download mode
10. open Odin v3.14.1 and add BL, HOME_CSC, and the AP_patched.tar
9. Flash via Odin, exit download mode, enter stock recovery, factory reset
For some reason I can't get from download mode to recovery w/o first booting the fresh android.
No boot loop, but no root either.
These are the file names I got from Samfw:
AP_X200XXU1AVC1_CL23784803_QB49828201_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS11.tar.md5
BL_X200XXU1AVC1_CL23784803_QB49828201_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_OMC_XAR_X200XAR1AVC1_CL23784803_QB49838021_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
The md5sum of the files:
AP stock: fa97e5cee1deaf26175b27d26df94266
AP patched: 006b12f713fc3caa127bc5cba01ae4b9
BL: 2172ca468462a46917d78e94157aed54
HOME_CSC: 5ede57b9ffe8059f3166dd5de6ef8721
The tar file worried me. It had file names like ./boot.img instead of boot.img. So I created a new file, with the patched boot.img, this way:
cd AP_folder
tar -cvf ../AP_patched.tar *
Then flashed that. Took longer than the previous tar.
On reboot, it asks me to press PWR to accept boot loader unlocked. Then a splash screen saying: unapproved software, then a few boot loops.
I got to recovery, factory reset, the tablet does the LONG boot, does the initial setup thing.
Install Magisk Manager, and root! Google Play still works.
Whoopee! I can now wait for a working TWRP.
jameswalker457 said:
Hello guys. I failed several times rooting this device and finally managed to root.
You need to extract AP tar and then replace the boot.img with a magisk patched one.
You then need to re tar the file using 7zip and flash as normal.
AP CSC HOME CSC and BL
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Hello, I have a problem/doubt. I have the files AP, BP... etc I use 7zip to extract the boot.img ..... if I unzip all the AP XXX.tar.md5 the 7zip warns me that there is data after the file, it warns me of an error and at the end it stops in the fota . ...when I replace the boot.img in the AP folder by the one corresponding to the patched with Magisk and use the 7zip again to create the .tar the file does not work with ODIN...I do not know what step or mistake I make. Regards
PS: I'm extracting the files instead of unzipping the .tar.md5 to see if that's the problem ....
PS: Root! Thanks Jameswalker457 Cheers! ....
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IkeGolden said:
Hello, I have a problem/doubt. I have the files AP, BP... etc I use 7zip to extract the boot.img ..... if I unzip all the AP XXX.tar.md5 the 7zip warns me that there is data after the file, it warns me of an error and at the end it stops in the fota . ...when I replace the boot.img in the AP folder by the one corresponding to the patched with Magisk and use the 7zip again to create the .tar the file does not work with ODIN...I do not know what step or mistake I make. Regards
PS: I'm extracting the files instead of unzipping the .tar.md5 to see if that's the problem ....
PS: Root! Thanks Jameswalker457 Cheers! ....
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> if I unzip all the AP XXX.tar.md5
That is because a .tar.md5 is a tar file with an md5 concatenated to it.
> use the 7zip again to create the .tar the file does not
The proper tool to create .tar files is "tar".
>PS: I'm extracting the files instead of unzipping the .tar.md5 to see if that's the problem ....
Care to be more specific on how you did that?
>PS: Root! Thanks Jameswalker457 Cheers! ....
Good news.
Have root my SM-X205 (LTE) for 1 Feb Patch level but no go with latest May update.
Getting constant boot loop (exactly same process, magisk boot.bin etc) so rolled back to Feb for now.
lufee84 said:
Have root my SM-X205 (LTE) for 1 Feb Patch level but no go with latest May update.
Getting constant boot loop (exactly same process, magisk boot.bin etc) so rolled back to Feb for now.
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What firmware version worked, and which failed?
X200XXU1AVC1 worked for me.
Yes, X205XXU1AVC1 works.
No luck with latest X205XXS1AVE1 (May Patch).
garyemiller said:
I'm not sure why we need a third thread for this:
SM-X200 root failed...
It's now a bricked tablet after a boot loop, I think should wait to magisk get an update. It won't power on or charge I think. I have two days trying to power on in several times and many key conbinations. No Samsung logo or something. Can I do...
forum.xda-developers.com
The best way to root samsung tab a8 2021 pls
Android 11 I got fast as f boot loop solution below btw An 4 gamers I got fps/ping boost solution below to
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I still do not have root. What I did:
1. unlocked bootloader
2. install magisk manager 24.3
3. Download X200XXU1AVC1 from Samfw
4. unzip the firmware
5. Untar the AP tar file
6. Extract boot.img, send to device, and patch with magisk 24.3. Patched boot is magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img
7. Replace boot.img with the newly patched one (renamed to boot.img)
8. Create a tar file from the AP folder using
" tar -C AP_folder -cvf AP_patched.tar ."
9. "adb reboot bootloader" to download mode
10. open Odin v3.14.1 and add BL, HOME_CSC, and the AP_patched.tar
9. Flash via Odin, exit download mode, enter stock recovery, factory reset
For some reason I can't get from download mode to recovery w/o first booting the fresh android.
No boot loop, but no root either.
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Not sure if this helps but i read an article that says you should patch the whole AP tar file rather than extract just the boot.img. Maybe because it patches the recovery and super etc img files too? I havet tried this yet as I cant even get my bootloader unlocked
dan.langridge88 said:
Not sure if this helps but i read an article that says you should patch the whole AP tar file rather than extract just the boot.img. Maybe because it patches the recovery and super etc img files too? I havet tried this yet as I cant even get my bootloader unlocked
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Dunno where you read that, don't care. This works (as above):
1. unlocked bootloader
2. install magisk manager 24.3
3. Download X200XXU1AVC1 from Samfw
4. unzip the firmware
5. Untar the AP tar file
6. Extract boot.img, send to device, and patch with magisk 24.3. Patched boot is magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img
7. Replace boot.img with the newly patched one (renamed to boot.img)
8. Create a tar file from the AP folder using
" cd AP_folder"
" tar -cvf AP_patched.tar ."
9. "adb reboot bootloader" to download mode
10. open Odin v3.14.1 and add BL, HOME_CSC, and the AP_patched.tar
9. Flash via Odin, exit download mode, enter stock recovery, factory reset
Note the fixed "tar" command. Do not use "tar -C".
garyemiller said:
Dunno where you read that, don't care. This works (as above):
1. unlocked bootloader
2. install magisk manager 24.3
3. Download X200XXU1AVC1 from Samfw
4. unzip the firmware
5. Untar the AP tar file
6. Extract boot.img, send to device, and patch with magisk 24.3. Patched boot is magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img
7. Replace boot.img with the newly patched one (renamed to boot.img)
8. Create a tar file from the AP folder using
" cd AP_folder"
" tar -cvf AP_patched.tar ."
9. "adb reboot bootloader" to download mode
10. open Odin v3.14.1 and add BL, HOME_CSC, and the AP_patched.tar
9. Flash via Odin, exit download mode, enter stock recovery, factory reset
Note the fixed "tar" command. Do not use "tar -C".
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OK, I've un-tarred the AP tar.md5 and patched the old boot-img file on the device, renamed it and replaced the original boot.img in the AP "folder".
Steps 8 & 9 are a little confusing for me, if you could expand on those. Can I use 7zip to re-tar? Those look like DOS commands in step 8.
Ar-Pharazon said:
OK, I've un-tarred the AP tar.md5 and patched the old boot-img file on the device, renamed it and replaced the original boot.img in the AP "folder".
Steps 8 & 9 are a little confusing for me, if you could expand on those. Can I use 7zip to re-tar? Those look like DOS commands in step 8.
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Slightly expanded:
1. unlocked bootloader
2. install magisk manager 24.3 on the tablet
3. Download X200XXU1AVC1 firmware from Samfw onto PC
4. unzip the X200XXU1AVC1 firmware zip file
5. Make a directory for the AP tar contents
"mkdir AP"
6. Untar the AP tar file into directory AP, all on one line:
"tar -xvf AP_X200XXU1AVC1_CL23784803_QB49828201_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS11.tar.md5 -C AP"
7. Change the current directoy to the AP directory:
"cd AP"
8. Using adb send boot.img, to the tablet,.
9. Patch boot.img with magisk 24.3. Patched boot is magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img
10. Using adb copy magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img from the tablet and into the AP directory.
11. Rename magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img to boot.img:
"mv magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img boot.img"
12 Create a tar file from the AP directory Note the space and period(".") after ".tar":
" tar -cvf AP_patched.tar ."
13. Use adb on PC to enter download mode on tablet:
"adb reboot bootloader"
14. open Odin v3.14.1 and add BL, HOME_CSC, and the AP_patched.tar as files to be flashed.
15. Flash via Odin, exit download mode, enter stock recovery, factory reset
How about that?
garyemiller said:
Slightly expanded:
1. unlocked bootloader
2. install magisk manager 24.3 on the tablet
3. Download X200XXU1AVC1 firmware from Samfw onto PC
4. unzip the X200XXU1AVC1 firmware zip file
5. Make a directory for the AP tar contents
"mkdir AP"
6. Untar the AP tar file into directory AP, all on one line:
"tar -xvf AP_X200XXU1AVC1_CL23784803_QB49828201_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS11.tar.md5 -C AP"
7. Change the current directoy to the AP directory:
"cd AP"
8. Using adb send boot.img, to the tablet,.
9. Patch boot.img with magisk 24.3. Patched boot is magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img
10. Using adb copy magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img from the tablet and into the AP directory.
11. Rename magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img to boot.img:
"mv magisk_patched-24300-9Iez2.img boot.img"
12 Create a tar file from the AP directory Note the space and period(".") after ".tar":
" tar -cvf AP_patched.tar ."
13. Use adb on PC to enter download mode on tablet:
"adb reboot bootloader"
14. open Odin v3.14.1 and add BL, HOME_CSC, and the AP_patched.tar as files to be flashed.
15. Flash via Odin, exit download mode, enter stock recovery, factory reset
How about that?
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I'm guessing those are Linux commands?
In any event, I made 7zip re-tar the AP folder with the patched boot.img, but it ends in .tar.tar
Is this an issue, or should/can it be renamed .tar.md5 like the original?
Ar-Pharazon said:
I'm guessing those are Linux commands?
In any event, I made 7zip re-tar the AP folder with the patched boot.img, but it ends in .tar.tar
Is this an issue, or should/can it be renamed .tar.md5 like the original?
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I do them on Linux, but they can also work on WinBlows. Since I do not use M$ products, I can only say I've seen those commands work on WinBlows, but can't say how to set that up.
I also can't help you with 7zip, it can run on Linux, but never use it myself.
People have problems when they don't use "real" tar, so don't. Save yourself the pain.
You do not need to convert the .tar to a .tar.md5. Odin will use either file type. A .tar.md5 file is a .tar file with its md5 hash appended. Odin can use the file to verify the .tar integrity, but that is optional.

Question Redmi note 11 se

Just trying to get a confirmation if I wanted to start rooting my device should I wait or is this the model I need to use?
slimjimz81 said:
Just trying to get a confirmation if I wanted to start rooting my device should I wait or is this the model I need to use?
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You must use the Boot.img corresponding to the rom and the code name of your device (ROSEMARY).
2 methods:
With the TWRP https://sourceforge.net/projects/recovery-for-xiaomi-devices/files/rosemary/
download Magisk app and rename it to Magisk.zip then flash it with TWRP.
or
1. Find or redownload the TGZ file for your current ROM or other rom.
2. Browse inside the zip file and find boot.img under the images folder
3. Copy this file to a temporary location in your PC first, and then transfer it to your phone
4. Install the desired version of Magisk app
5. Run the app and choose Install under Magisk
6. Choose Select and Patch a File, then select the boot.img that was transferred earlier
7. A process will run and create a new .img file in the same folder where the original one was
8. Transfer the new file to your PC in the same directory where fastboot.exe is located
9. Open a command prompt window in that same directory
10. Reboot your phone to fastboot mode and connect to PC, USB2.0 port. Check for connection by running command fastboot devices.
11. Run the command fastboot flash boot_ab magiskXXXX.img(*****command modified if necessary, A/B partitions).
Once it's completed, run command fastboot reboot and the phone should boot and be rooted.

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