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Can someone please help me? I am trying to flash the newest global rom via fastboot, I just received my Mi Mix and I don't know how to do this.

samanbabah said:
Can someone please help me? I am trying to flash the newest global rom via fastboot, I just received my Mi Mix and I don't know how to do this.
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Are you on vendor ROM, follow guide from vendor ROM in guide section, other possibilities are you haven't unpacked the file properly or bootloader locked. I go with file not unpacked properly, just put the unpacked file on desktop and try again.

Yes I checked and the bootloader is actually locked I requested to have it on locked. Just waiting for my code now

Hard brick never seen! Mia2 -> mi6x System has been destroyed

Hi. Well I speak Spanish and I used the Google translator.
Well here is my dilemma. I had my Mi A2 with Miui 10, root and twrp. I download from xiaomi.eu la rom 10.3.14 for Mi6x and the i try to falsh but i didn't delete the folder firmware update. (I do not know if it matters) when I power on the phone remains in boot loop. I did not have access to the recovery or twrp. (vol + + pwr) only to fastboot mode. The Mi Flash program error with the original rom of Mia2 (android one) and the rom mi6x (miui 10). And touching blocking the bootloader. From there I see "the system has been destroyed ...". from that moment I did everything. Test point edl and Mi flash recognize as COM# but the flash error. I tried with the screen in fastboot also skips error. flash rom Mi a2 and mi6x. I try directly from the .bat but close immediately. xiaomi my unlock does not work. I do not know what else to do. I have installed all the usb drivers and nothing. I try with 3 pc's. really the one with the solution is a God.

Have you tried flashing the ROM manually (not with Miflash) from fastboot?

willy899 said:
Hi. Well I speak Spanish and I used the Google translator.
Well here is my dilemma. I had my Mi A2 with Miui 10, root and twrp. I download from xiaomi.eu la rom 10.3.14 for Mi6x and the i try to falsh but i didn't delete the folder firmware update. (I do not know if it matters) when I power on the phone remains in boot loop. I did not have access to the recovery or twrp. (vol + + pwr) only to fastboot mode. The Mi Flash program error with the original rom of Mia2 (android one) and the rom mi6x (miui 10). And touching blocking the bootloader. From there I see "the system has been destroyed ...". from that moment I did everything. Test point edl and Mi flash recognize as COM# but the flash error. I tried with the screen in fastboot also skips error. flash rom Mi a2 and mi6x. I try directly from the .bat but close immediately. xiaomi my unlock does not work. I do not know what else to do. I have installed all the usb drivers and nothing. I try with 3 pc's. really the one with the solution is a God.
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did you know that this latest beta version of miui 9.3.14 needs to install the hex ne kernel as well? because the default kernel of the loop at boot

cmarcom said:
Have you tried flashing the ROM manually (not with Miflash) from fastboot?
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Yes. With the .bat but didn't work. The cad Windows close quickly.

Rickk18244001 said:
did you know that this latest beta version of miui 9.3.14 needs to install the hex ne kernel as well? because the default kernel of the loop at boot
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I really do not know. I followed the steps. and flash the .zip with twrp. zero error and on the turn on was left in boot loop and does not enter recovery or twrp.
this the link the rom: xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-3-14.49609

willy899 said:
I really do not know. I followed the steps. and flash the .zip with twrp. zero error and on the turn on was left in boot loop and does not enter recovery or twrp.
this the link the rom: xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-3-14.49609
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Flash Hex or RA kernel.

willy899 said:
Yes. With the .bat but didn't work. The cad Windows close quickly.
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thats because the fastboot is not in the same folder as the .bat, and you hast to flash hex v288 for wayne in order to 9.3.14 to boot.

I used Havoc rom
Connect phone to pc in fastboot
In cmd:
Fastboot -w
Fastboot set_active b
And boot twrp
Flash rom, flash twrp and switch partition to A
Forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-custom-roms-stuff-t3876375

I erased all in twrp stuck in fastboot mode

I need help can't access adb only stuck in fastboot please help
tried xiaomi tool and didnt work, need to enable usb debugging please help

Flash stock rom with miflash.

Have you tried flashing TWRP then MIUI in TWRP?

Kollachi said:
Flash stock rom with miflash.
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I'm getting an error "couldn't find flash script"

_MartyMan_ said:
Have you tried flashing TWRP then MIUI in TWRP?
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I flashed twrp using the fastboot command many times but it doesn't install
I also tried the fastboot boot twrp.img but im getting an error

zydalili said:
I'm getting an error "couldn't find flash script"
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did you download the correct file? did you download stock fastboot rom or stock flash rom?

It's okay now
I used miflash pro and downloaded the rom directly from the app. Now it's fully working again. Thanks for the help guys.

"Flash crclist error" in MI 9 cepheus
Hello, I deleted everything in my MI 9 cepheus, already tried with mi flash, with mi flash pro, with mi suite with xiaomi tools and I can not reset anything.
This happened after installing twrp with adb and within twrp do wipe cache / dalvik, the files were all coded and from there it was in fastboot mode and I can not do anything else.
In mi flash gives the error "Flash crclist error", and died ... peace to your soul :crying:

mavimendes said:
Hello, I deleted everything in my MI 9 cepheus, already tried with mi flash, with mi flash pro, with mi suite with xiaomi tools and I can not reset anything.
This happened after installing twrp with adb and within twrp do wipe cache / dalvik, the files were all coded and from there it was in fastboot mode and I can not do anything else.
In mi flash gives the error "Flash crclist error", and died ... peace to your soul :crying:
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You have to lock bootloader again "fastboot oem lock" and that Will give you the error system hás been destroyed. Then put him um fastboot mode and flash with miflash tool. Last time that happend me i was in a fastboot loop it took me 5 days to discover.

Flashing Guide - Fastboot Update
Try fastboot ROM to flash new ROM by fastboot tool.
1.Fastboot tool: http://api.en.miui.com/url/MiFlashTool
2.Fastboot ROM download: http://en.miui.com/a-234.html (Find correct one for your device )
zydalili said:
I need help can't access adb only stuck in fastboot please help
tried xiaomi tool and didnt work, need to enable usb debugging please help
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mavimendes said:
Hello, I deleted everything in my MI 9 cepheus, already tried with mi flash, with mi flash pro, with mi suite with xiaomi tools and I can not reset anything.
This happened after installing twrp with adb and within twrp do wipe cache / dalvik, the files were all coded and from there it was in fastboot mode and I can not do anything else.
In mi flash gives the error "Flash crclist error", and died ... peace to your soul :crying:
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I had same thing happen to me. You need to force flash firmware. Another XDA member suggested to use miuiflashpro. And flash your phone's firmware back. Part of your phone's recovery has been erased I think. Choose keep data or flash all in settings an your cell will work again

Hello, thanks for the tips, Miflashpro nor detects the equipment... I've exhausted the ideas and options. I think I got a paperweight to put in the Office ?

mavimendes said:
Hello, thanks for the tips, Miflashpro nor detects the equipment... I've exhausted the ideas and options. I think I got a paperweight to put in the Office ?
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You put him in fastboot mode? Because you only can flash in Miflash pro with fastboot mode

PRolo said:
You put him in fastboot mode? Because you only can flash in Miflash pro with fastboot mode
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Yes, is in fasboot Mode.
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk

Can you reflash twrp?
Then ADB sideload ROM?
Goto advanced twrp file manager and move ROM to internal storage?
Then flash ROM?
Follow first post in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/guide-how-flashed-twrp-xiaomi-eu-rom-t3912952

After all this was easier to solve than apparently it seemed. Just installed a new version of TWRP (3.3.1-34), the previous one although it indicated that it was nominated for the MI9, was not the best choice. After installing a new one, I uploaded the ROM(MIUI 10.5 by xiaomi.eu 9.6.20) to the root of the phone and installed it. It's all working again.

mavimendes said:
After all this was easier to solve than apparently it seemed. Just installed a new version of TWRP (3.3.1-34), the previous one although it indicated that it was nominated for the MI9, was not the best choice. After installing a new one, I uploaded the ROM(MIUI 10.5 by xiaomi.eu 9.6.20) to the root of the phone and installed it. It's all working again.
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can you link me the one you downloaded? i installed twrp multiple times and it still wont go to recovery.

MiFlash error: "Flash vendor_ab error"

My first post, after some modding (and soft bricking too:silly My recovery doesn't work anymore (Touch not working, twrp 3.1.1-1) I want to flash stock miui 11 global with miFlash but it gives me the Flash vendor_ab error. What I have to do? or maybe u have a method to solve my recovery. Fastboot works, bootloader unlocked. Let me know if u need logs. Thanks, at the moment I have no working phone.

xD_Lol said:
My first post, after some modding (and soft bricking too:silly My recovery doesn't work anymore (Touch not working, twrp 3.1.1-1) I want to flash stock miui 11 global with miFlash but it gives me the Flash vendor_ab error. What I have to do? or maybe u have a method to solve my recovery. Fastboot works, bootloader unlocked. Let me know if u need logs. Thanks, at the moment I have no working phone.
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Hey brother @tsongming May be you can help him
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xD_Lol said:
My first post, after some modding (and soft bricking too:silly My recovery doesn't work anymore (Touch not working, twrp 3.1.1-1) I want to flash stock miui 11 global with miFlash but it gives me the Flash vendor_ab error. What I have to do? or maybe u have a method to solve my recovery. Fastboot works, bootloader unlocked. Let me know if u need logs. Thanks, at the moment I have no working phone.
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Be sure that you are using Fastboot rom , and not a recovery rom.
Make sure that your ADB and drivers are up to date, and finally you may be experiencing the driver issue issue that a lot of people with Ryzen processors experience. I had the same issue on my Intel neon processors. This can be fixed by flash the batch file from here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82607121&postcount=25
Unpack the fastboot file twice on your desktop and then combined with the batch file it should flash.

How to install GSI ROM on OnePlus n100.

Good morning guys.

bentalebnordine said:
Recently I installed lineage os 11 gsi rom on my OnePlus n100 and I wanted to share this experience with you guys :
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- First you need to download This mini sdk
one_plus_nord_sdk.zip
drive.google.com
It is necessary for the cmd commands to work
- you need also to install the drivers , just go to
Universal ADB Drivers
OnePlus-USB-Drivers.zip
drive.google.com
You need to install both drivers clockworkmod and one plus drivers.
- To unlock the bootloader of your oneplus device just connect it to a Windows computer with USB debugging on and run the following commands from the mini sdk folder that just downloaded
adb devices
Then check your device for confirmation. Then
adb reboot bootloader
Then run the command
fastboot oem unlock
A factory screen will pop-up asking for confirmation, you need to confirm using the volume buttons and the power button.
The phone will reboot into recovery and wipe the data. Please do not interrupt this process or the device will not boot anymore.
So just be patient until the phone finishes booting and set it up and turn the USB debugging on.
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2: after that you need to boot your device on fastboot mode, simply by running the code
adb reboot bootloader
And run the command
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Then this command
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img
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Note that you need to flash both files only once, unless you returned to stock rom.
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Then run the command
fastboot reboot fastboot
Then flash the system of your choice by visiting
Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS
Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS
forum.xda-developers.com
Note that the file downloaded would be in Xz format, so you need to extract it with 7zip or beanzip and put it on sdk folder.
The file downloaded must end with arm64_bvS.img. Xz and not with arm64_avS.img.xz (bvS not avS) or the phone will stuck on bootloop.
And the file extracted must not exceed 2.6 gB or you will get an error of resizing the system partition.
After flashing the system with the command
fastboot flash system <your system >.img
Run the command
fastboot -w
And finely the command
fastboot reboot
And good luck.
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If you updated to Android 11 Oxygen OS 11 you need to switch slots by running the command
fastboot --set-active=a
Because android 11 were installed in the b slot.
If you have a problem booting into fastboot mode try extracting the mini sdk provided in the tmp folder on your desktop computer.
The working Android versions are 10,11,12. Now I am running Resurrection Remix ROM android 10 just amazing
NAMING
Some information you should know about knowing what type of gsi it is
<ARCH>_xyZ
<ARCH> can either be arm, a64 (arm32_binder64) or arm64
x can either be a or b
y can either be v, o, g or f
Z can be N or S
b = a/b
a = a-only
g = gapps
o = gapps-go
v = vanilla (no gapps included)
f = floss (free & open source apps instead gapps)
N = no superuser
S = superuser included
Z = dynamic superuser included
-lite = for VNDK Lite vendors (also can help with broken camera even on normal VNDK vendors)
so in most common example "arm64_avZ" is ARM64 A-only vanilla with dynamic superuser
you can simply look to the attached text file.

I am unable to flash any of the .bvs.img gsi files on a Metropcs (11) phone -- BE2015 following the guide. Bootloader is unlocked.
Any help is appreciated.

joegib said:
I am unable to flash any of the .bvs.img gsi files on a Metropcs (11) phone -- BE2015 following the guide. Bootloader is unlocked.
Any help is appreciated.
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Me I have a BE2013 variant and I was able to flash it with gsi roms using just this guide. I should mention that I am not an expert on rom development.

If I am not mistaken, the BE2013 variant is the global factory unlocked. If so, then maybe these carrier devices will not work with your excellent guide. That being said, I was able to get the DSU to work fine -- AOSP 12.

If you're on the Metro firmware it's a bit tricky. You'll most likely have to still be running Android 10 but you can decrypt the data partition and mount system r/w. After you've accomplished that then it's a piece of cake. Follow this thread, I've been able to remount the system partition read/write on both my Google Pixel running Android 11 and Metro Firmware of OnePlus Nord n100. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-superrw-featuring-makerw-read-write.4247311/

Is GSI for nord n100 updated?

VPH20 said:
Is GSI for nord n100 updated?
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I'm running Project Arcana Android 12 GSI on my n100 without any issues. I've flashed serval different GSI ROMS but it's by far the best. There's a few things you need to know to successfully flash it but if the steps are followed exactly it's not a problem at all. Here are a few screenshots. It passes safety net basically out the gate with Magisk installed. You'll definitely have to flash the Global firmware to the Metro variant If you happen to be on that version. Luckily, if that's the case someone has already created a modified MSM flash tool that works without any other modifications.
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Thanks, the link please.

bentalebnordine said:
Thanks, the link please.
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There's no verified instructions on this but I took the liberty to upload the necessary files to my Google drive that I used to successfully flash this GSI. First and foremost you'll need to revert back to the global stock firmware 10.5.5 using the msm tool. If you're on the the European firmware then I'm not sure if this will work for you or not and it definitely won't work on the Metropcs version but if you happen to be on the Metro version then you can flash the Global firmware to that device which is what I did. Once you're on stock 10.5.5 enable debugging and oem unlock in developer options and reboot to bootloader. If your bootloader isn't already unlocked enter the command fastboot flashing unlock_critical and use the volume keys to select unlock the bootloader. Your device will be wiped. Wait for the system to reboot then go back into developer options and enable debugging again. Once again reboot to the bootloader. Once there enter the command fastboot -w and wait for it to finish. Once it's complete enter fastboot reboot fastboot and wait to enter fastbootd mode. Use the vendor.img that's included in the zip file I have linked and enter fastboot flash vendor_a (name of vendor).img. Once it's complete enter fastboot reboot bootloader. Once you're back into the bootloader interface enter fastboot -w and wait for it to complete. Then with the twrp file I've supplied enter fastboot boot twrp10.img to boot to recovery (Don't flash only boot!!) When you enter recovery choose wipe, then format data and type yes. Reboot to the bootloader once again. Enter fastboot reboot fastboot and wait to enter fastbootd mode. Once there enter fastboot flash product_a product_gsi.img. Then enter fastboot erase system_a. Next enter fastboot resize-logical-partition system_a 4210000000. Once that's complete enter fastboot reboot bootloader. Once you're in the bootloader enter fastboot -w once again. Once complete boot back to twrp with fastboot boot twrp10.img. This is when you'll flash the GSI and it has to be loaded on your sdcard. Flash it to the system partition and reboot to the bootloader once it's complete. Your next move is important if you want it to boot. Again with the images I've supplied enter fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img then fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img. Now you can reboot to the system. For some reason twrp won't boot anymore once this GSI is flashed so I've also included the stock boot.img you can patch with Magisk and flash via fastboot to root and pass safety net.
Oneplus_files.zip
drive.google.com
https://xiaomemeindex.com/treble/Arcana/20220226/ProjectArcana_v402-arm64-bgS_20220226.img.xz

sdflowers32 said:
There's no verified instructions on this but I took the liberty to upload the necessary files to my Google drive that I used to successfully flash this GSI. First and foremost you'll need to revert back to the global stock firmware 10.5.5 using the msm tool. If you're on the the European firmware then I'm not sure if this will work for you or not and it definitely won't work on the Metropcs version but if you happen to be on the Metro version then you can flash the Global firmware to that device which is what I did. Once you're on stock 10.5.5 enable debugging and oem unlock in developer options and reboot to bootloader. If your bootloader isn't already unlocked enter the command fastboot flashing unlock_critical and use the volume keys to select unlock the bootloader. Your device will be wiped. Wait for the system to reboot then go back into developer options and enable debugging again. Once again reboot to the bootloader. Once there enter the command fastboot -w and wait for it to finish. Once it's complete enter fastboot reboot fastboot and wait to enter fastbootd mode. Use the vendor.img that's included in the zip file I have linked and enter fastboot flash vendor_a (name of vendor).img. Once it's complete enter fastboot reboot bootloader. Once you're back into the bootloader interface enter fastboot -w and wait for it to complete. Then with the twrp file I've supplied enter fastboot boot twrp10.img to boot to recovery (Don't flash only boot!!) When you enter recovery choose wipe, then format data and type yes. Reboot to the bootloader once again. Enter fastboot reboot fastboot and wait to enter fastbootd mode. Once there enter fastboot flash product_a product_gsi.img. Then enter fastboot erase system_a. Next enter fastboot resize-logical-partition system_a 4210000000. Once that's complete enter fastboot reboot bootloader. Once you're in the bootloader enter fastboot -w once again. Once complete boot back to twrp with fastboot boot twrp10.img. This is when you'll flash the GSI and it has to be loaded on your sdcard. Flash it to the system partition and reboot to the bootloader once it's complete. Your next move is important if you want it to boot. Again with the images I've supplied enter fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img then fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img. Now you can reboot to the system. For some reason twrp won't boot anymore once this GSI is flashed so I've also included the stock boot.img you can patch with Magisk and flash via fastboot to root and pass safety net.
Oneplus_files.zip
drive.google.com
https://xiaomemeindex.com/treble/Arcana/20220226/ProjectArcana_v402-arm64-bgS_20220226.img.xz
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Thank you very much my friend for the help, I have the E2013 and it worked.

Awesome, I'm glad to hear it boots on the E2013. If you're on the the Metro version as I was it's difficult but not impossible. Unfortunately for myself I had no guide, just a few pieces of information I picked up here and there that I was able to bundle together into one long process. The great thing about OnePlus is the MSM flash tool. I've flashed firmware from just about every Android manufacturer but it's by far the easiest if you happen to brick your device. So easy even someone with no prior experience wouldn't have an issue using it.
I'd also like to mention that if you're into theming your device, the infamous dev kdragOn has developed an app called repainter that's quite amazing and works really well on this device and ROM. I'm in no way affiliated with him or the advertisement of his app but just making an honest recommendation

sdflowers32 said:
Awesome, I'm glad to hear it boots on the E2013. If you're on the the Metro version as I was it's difficult but not impossible. Unfortunately for myself I had no guide, just a few pieces of information I picked up here and there that I was able to bundle together into one long process. The great thing about OnePlus is the MSM flash tool. I've flashed firmware from just about every Android manufacturer but it's by far the easiest if you happen to brick your device. So easy even someone with no prior experience wouldn't have an issue using it.
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Exactly.

bentalebnordine said:
Exactly.
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I sent you a PM if that's okay please and thank you.

sdflowers32 said:
Awesome, I'm glad to hear it boots on the E2013. If you're on the the Metro version as I was it's difficult but not impossible. Unfortunately for myself I had no guide, just a few pieces of information I picked up here and there that I was able to bundle together into one long process. The great thing about OnePlus is the MSM flash tool. I've flashed firmware from just about every Android manufacturer but it's by far the easiest if you happen to brick your device. So easy even someone with no prior experience wouldn't have an issue using it.
I'd also like to mention that if you're into theming your device, the infamous dev kdragOn has developed an app called repainter that's quite amazing and works really well on this device and ROM. I'm in no way affiliated with him or the advertisement of his app but just making an honest recommendation
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Can I ask a stupid question most likely. I have the BE2015 variant and I followed your instructions to a T and they worked so thank you very much for that.
However if I wish to use another ROM as myself I personally like Android 10 which ROM would you recommend works with our devices? I tried using LineageOS but the Gapps file does not want to install each time I get error.
Edit: Might be time I update my signature lol

Markus214 said:
Can I ask a stupid question most likely. I have the BE2015 variant and I followed your instructions to a T and they worked so thank you very much for that.
However if I wish to use another ROM as myself I personally like Android 10 which ROM would you recommend works with our devices? I tried using LineageOS but the Gapps file does not want to install each time I get error.
Edit: Might be time I update my signature lol
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Go to this page you will find extra details about how to resize system partition and install larger system files.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/conversations/gsi-roms.14701453/#convMessage-15038845

Okay I just want to say thank you first and foremost to @bentalebnordine and @sdflowers32 because without your both helpful and informative guides I would have taken much longer lol! I can get a guide going completely. With the above guide that sdflowers posted make sure you follow this to a T or you won't boot trust me. Also the GSI images that work best for our device must be the following
system-arm64-ab-img.xz and they will work with no issues I'll put up a cleaned up guide as well to hopefully help others but again this is all only possible with the help of you two first and foremost so thank you!

Markus214 said:
Can I ask a stupid question most likely. I have the BE2015 variant and I followed your instructions to a T and they worked so thank you very much for that.
However if I wish to use another ROM as myself I personally like Android 10 which ROM would you recommend works with our devices? I tried using LineageOS but the Gapps file does not want to install each time I get error.
Edit: Might be time I update my signature lol
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DOT (Droid on Time) is another GSI that works beautifully on this device but it's Android 11. I personally haven't tried any 10 GSI'S. If you want to update to 11 through stock firmware I already have a DOT super.img I repacked that I'm pretty sure can be flashed without issues with the Android 11 twrp for this device and I'm certain can be flashed via fastbootd mode. Other than project arcana it's the only one I've been impressed with and I've flashed 7 or 8. At least 3 of them I could never get to completely boot after trying every trick of the trade. Arcana is by far the best but DOT runs a tight race. If interested let me know and I'll upload the super.img. I packed it myself so if I ever get bored and just want to go back it would be a much less painless process to flash and I've tested it and it works perfectly.

sdflowers32 said:
DOT (Droid on Time) is another GSI that works beautifully on this device but it's Android 11. I personally haven't tried any 10 GSI'S. If you want to update to 11 through stock firmware I already have a DOT super.img I repacked that I'm pretty sure can be flashed without issues with the Android 11 twrp for this device and I'm certain can be flashed via fastbootd mode. Other than project arcana it's the only one I've been impressed with and I've flashed 7 or 8. At least 3 of them I could never get to completely boot after trying every trick of the trade. Arcana is by far the best but DOT runs a tight race. If interested let me know and I'll upload the super.img. I packed it myself so if I ever get bored and just want to go back it would be a much less painless process to flash and I've tested it and it works perfectly.
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Thank you very much that would be great! I just downloaded DOT to try it out. I used it before on my 7T and it's great. I just am stubborn I'll say where I like Android 10 the most and 11 not bad but 12 I just don't like the interface and magisk 24 especially for what I do with the phones. I ideally would love to be able to use lineage but when it came time to flash Gapps I kept getting storage error even with resizing. I just want to again say seriously thank you so much without your guide I'd still be screwed

Instructions for flashing DOT GSI
(Start by flashing to stock 10.5.5 with the MSM tool for the device and follow the previous instructions to unlock the bootloader but only to this point)
I decided to edit this because it's been so long since I've removed encryption on this device I completely left out the steps to do so which are imperative. It's much easier to remove encryption on Android 10 than 11 with this device but as far as I know this is the sure fire way to flash an Android 11 GSI on this device. Maybe it can be flashed from 10 but I can't guarantee it as I can with this so here is the revised instructions.
1. Use the MSM tool to revert back to stock and unlock the bootloader
2. Upgrade OTA as far as you can up until version 11.0.4 (Most likely you'll have to use the file I've included in the attachment and perform a local upgrade by placing the zip file in your internal storage to get on this version) Remember this is only for the global firmware but it can be cross flashed with a modded MSM tool.
3. Once you're on 11.0.4 you'll need to format an SD card to exfat which can be done easily with windows because you're going to have to place the super.img on it to be flashed in TWRP. Android supports exfat but for reasons beyond my understanding when you purchase an SD card for Android it comes formatted as fat32 which has a 4 gig limitation.
4. Unzip the 11.0.4 super.img and load it on the SD card along with Magisk.apk. You can either rename the extension from Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip and keep just the one file on your card or copy it and place them both on but nevertheless you'll need the zip file to flash in TWRP after flashing the super partition. Use the TWRP11.img provided in this devices thread and have it placed in your platform-tools folder on PC. Reboot to the bootloader and enter fastboot boot twrp11.img (Or whatever the name of the image happens to be). Once you're in recovery choose wipe, format data and enter yes. Go back and choose install image then select the super11.0.4.img and flash to the super partition. Go back and flash Magisk.zip.
5. Now boot to the bootloader and with the volume keys enter stock recovery.
6. Wipe Data, Cache and System and reboot. I usually reboot back to the bootloader then boot TWRP again just to make sure I can mount all partitions assuring that the device is decrypted.
7. Now all you have to do is place the DOT_SUPER.img on your SD just as you previously did, wipe and format data, then flash it to the super partition just as you did with the stock 11.0.4 super. The boot image is provided as well but I wouldn't advise uninstalling Magisk. Upgrade if you like but it may not boot if you flash the stock boot.img
DOT Files