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[Q] Root only?

Hi. Just wondering if it is possible to root stock Nexus 7 (2013) without installing a custom bootloader / recovery etc. I am not looking to install a custom rom, just looking for root access to run apps.
Thanks

flavorcrystal7 said:
Hi. Just wondering if it is possible to root stock Nexus 7 (2013) without installing a custom bootloader / recovery etc. I am not looking to install a custom rom, just looking for root access to run apps.
Thanks
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Yes i believe it's called cf-auto root by chainfire look for the thread on original android development forum for this device.
Edit: find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467014
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railed said:
Yes i believe it's called cf-auto root by chainfire look for the thread on original android development forum for this device.
Edit: find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467014
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Thanks for the info and link. That's very helpful.

You can also temperary load and use TWRP in stead of flashing it permanently. That's how I root and still keep stock bootloader/recovery.
Just follow steps to install TWRP, but use command 'boot' and not 'flash' TWRP.
(' fastboot boot twrp.img' is than commando with the correct name of twrp.img).

My personnal saved instructions for easier future (re-)rooting (after OTA's) using temperary loaded TWRP. Off course with help XDA-topics.
Temperary load and use TWRP (and in the proces keep stock bootloader/recovery):
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Off course Nexus-bootloader must be unlocked already and correct hardware drivers installed on PC.
1. Copy the zipfile(s) you want to flash with TWRP to internal SD of Nexus. (For example latest SuperSU, download: http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip)
2. On PC download and extract to folder latest Android SDK. Go to folder 'Platform' or 'Platform Tools'. (Folder including adb, fastboot, etc.). ( Android SDK download: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html )
3. Download and extract latest TWRP(.img) for Nexus 7 Flo and copy to folder Platform/Platform Tools (with adb, fastboot, etc. in it) You might want to give 'recovery-twrp.img' a shorter name. (TWRP download: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/flo )
4. In the folder with the platform tools while pressing <SHIFT> on keyboard click right mousebutton and click with left mousebutton on 'Open Command Window Here'.
5. On Nexus switch on 'USB Debugging' in System settings-> Developper options. Shut down Nexus.
6. Connect Nexus with Usb-cable to PC. Start the device untill Nexus 7 folder opens on PC.
7. In earlier started Command Window type 'adb devices'and push <ENTER> on keyboard. (If all is well you will now see that Nexus is connected in Command Window. (If says device offline that means missing/incorrect hardwaredrivers or USB-cable broken/not connected)
8. On the Nexus now appears the messagge 'Allow Usb Debugging'. Tap 'oké/yes' on Nexus.
9. In Command Window type 'adb reboot bootloader' and push <ENTER>
10. To load TWRP without flashing for temperary use now type in Command Window 'fastboot boot twrp.img' (with correct name for twrp.img) and push <ENTER>
Now TWRP loads and can be used without losing stock recovery
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Flashing with TWRP:
1. The zip(s) you want to flash must be copied to internal SD in advance. (for instance latest SuperSu.zip)
2. In TWRP tap on 'install'
3. Browse to the zip you want to flash and select by tapping on it
4. Now 'Swipe to confirm flash'
5. After reboot
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Finally I want to mention I bought Pro version of SuperSu for the option 'OTA Survival Mode'. Worked great. After last 4.4->4.4.2 OTA I still had root and did not have to reflash latest SuperSu.
Also before applying new OTA first check SuperSu-topic if latest SuperSu is compatible so OTA will not fail. If incompatible follow instructions there. I thjink than you must remove/switch off SuperSu first within app itself. Or flash new SuperSu, flash OTA and flash SuperSu again in same flash-session I was told on a Xda-topic and aplied once succesfully.

[NOOB FRIENDLY] [ROOT] How to Unlock bootloader, Install CWM and Root Yureka

Note - This will wipe all your data and Format Internal memory ! So keep a backup !
Steps :
Step 1. Download the file ADB and extract it to a folder on your desktop. Switch off your Micromax Yureka Android smartphone.
Step 2. Now connect your to the PC with USB cable and the LED near the speaker at the top goes red.
Step 3. As soon as the LED glows keep the vol up button pressed. You will see the fastboot screen.
Step 4. ON computer, open the downloaded folder 'ADB' and hold Shift button and right click on the empty
space of the folder and select “Open Command prompt window here”.
Step 5. Now in the command prompt window type the following command.
fastboot -i 0x1ebf oem unlock
This may delete all your data including the internal memory. Your bootloader is now unlocked.
Step 6. Now the next step is to install the CWM recovery. Download the CWM recovery and save/copy it on your ADB folder. Again hold Shift button and right click on the empty space of the folder and select “Open Command prompt window here”.
Step 7. Now type this on your command window:-
fastboot -i 0x1ebf flash recovery recovery-yu.img
You have successfully Install cwm recovery now ! Just press Volume up + Volume down + Power button to access CWM mode !
Step 8. Download the Superuser.zip file from here and move the file on your phone SD card.
Step 9. Once the SuperSu zip file is moved on your phone. Switch off you phone and boot in CWM recovery mode. TO do this press volume up + volume down + power button .
Step 10. Now your phone will boot on Recovery mode, for the main screen of the recover main menu Select Install zip from Sd card and Select Superuser.zip file that you copied on your phone Sd card.
Step 11. Once the files is installed, Reboot your Device.
Now your have to rooted Micromax YU Yureka.
Enjoy !
Download Link:
ADB : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B05Crz57q4zgaTA4U0xtUFpmYlk&usp=sharing
CWM Recovery : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B05Crz57q4zgd1FCdlk5NnMzV1U/view?usp=sharing
SuperSu : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B05Crz57q4zgOHllSndBUTdYeHc/view?usp=sharing
Hit thanks, if helped

can you share the link of TWRP Recovery also...!!!
Triggered from my Nexus 10

Tried not working
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amitroutray said:
can you share the link of TWRP Recovery also...!!!
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TWRP recovery is now official for yu yureka. You can get flash it easily using 'TWRP Manager' app, which is available in play store.
Download Link of App : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
Install the app and choose your device and flash !
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pbvayadande said:
Tried not working
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You must be doing something wrong. Double check it !
Hit thanks, if helped !

I did today morning worked. Installed cwm recovery and also rooted.
Thanks.
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pbvayadande said:
Tried not working
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Always check the MD5 before doing anything.
Triggered from YU

waiting for device error coming
waiting for device error coming

mfu007 said:
waiting for device error coming
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Enable USB Debugging before connecting to your pc and give permissions (if asked, it will be displayed on your mobile screen) !
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prince.d.emperor said:
Enable USB Debugging before connecting to your pc and give permissions (if asked, it will be displayed on your mobile screen) !
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usb debugging enabled then also waiting for device is coming.i am using win 8 64bit.please help me

mfu007 said:
usb debugging enabled then also waiting for device is coming.i am using win 8 64bit.please help me
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Device is not being recognised by your pc. Open command prompt in that folder and type 'adb devices' and press enter. You will get the name of your device (if recognised). If you don't get any name, then your Yureka is not being recognised and you need to install adb drivers for yureka.
You can try this one. Link : http://www.koushikdutta.com/post/universal-adb-driver
Hit thanks, if helped

I did by running bat file....
While in fastboot method I had error waiting for device
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pbvayadande said:
I did by running bat file....
While in fastboot method I had error waiting for device
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how.. can you explain

The instructions are incomplete so there will be no rooting unless you install proper micromax drivers for adb . Looks like the instructions were emailed and posted by someone else. Disabling driver signature enforcement is also not helpful .Tried it on 4 different systems and a fresh vm with x86,x64 win7 & win8 . drivers from koushik also does not work

abs0lut3z33r0 said:
The instructions are incomplete so there will be no rooting unless you install proper micromax drivers for adb . Looks like the instructions were emailed and posted by someone else. Disabling driver signature enforcement is also not helpful .Tried it on 4 different systems and a fresh vm with x86,x64 win7 & win8 . drivers from koushik also does not work
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Can you please provide me the link of drivers which will help?

How I did by running bat
Links given below
http://www.informationlord.com/unlock-bootloader-micromax-yu/
http://www.informationlord.com/install-cwm-micromax-yu/
Try this simple way
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Universal naked driver along with minimal adb and fastboot worked .

Can anyone explained how I remain in Stock recovery when rooting...??
thanks in advance
Triggered from my Nexus 10

amitroutray said:
Can anyone explained how I remain in Stock recovery when rooting...??
thanks in advance
Triggered from my Nexus 10
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This will help you out!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/yureka/general/20-2-2015-root-flashing-custom-recovery-t3035281

amitroutray said:
Can anyone explained how I remain in Stock recovery when rooting...??
thanks in advance
Triggered from my Nexus 10
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Get the stock recovery backed up from /dev/block/platform/xyz.. Then flash cwm, root, then flash stock recovery
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[GUIDE] Unlocking bootloader and Rooting Micromax Q394

UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER:
a) Download Koush Universal adb driver from https://clockworkmod.com and adb setup.
b) Install the driver first and install adb after that.
c) Type n and press Enter when adb setup asks for installing drivers.
d) After the installation, run command prompt as administrator.
e) Open File explorer, and navigate to C:\adb
f) Please take backup of your data before proceeding further.
g) In C:\adb press Shift+right click and select Open Command Window here.
h) Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect your phone to pc using USB cable.
i) Type
Code:
adb devices
and press enter.
j) If it shows some device to be connected, only then proceed further.
k) Type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
and press enter.
l) Phone will boot into fastboot mode.
m) Type
Code:
fastboot devices
and press enter.
n) If it shows some device to be connected, only then proceed further.
o) Type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
and press enter.
p) On the phone screen, the phone will ask for confirmation to unlock bootloader.
Once fastboot shows "Success" or "Done" or something else signifying that the command was successful, type
Code:
fastboot reboot
and press enter.
q) Your phone will reboot normally.
Congrats, you have successfully unlocked bootloader.
ROOTING:
1. For Dr. Fone - Root:
a) Download and install Dr. Fone - Root on your PC.
b) Enable USB debugging on your phone.
c) Open Dr. Fone - Root and select Root option.
d) Connect your phone to your PC with USB cable.
e) Dr. Fone - Root will detect your phone in a few minutes.
f) Click "Root" button and wait.
Congrats, you have a rooted phone now.
2. For Magisk:
You'll find instructions to install Magisk over here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
3.Through TWRP:
a) Download SuperSU.zip or Magisk.zip
SuperSU link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
THIS IS A LINK FOR AN OLDER VERSION OF SUPERSU SINCE supersu.com IS SHOWING DOWNLOAD ERRORS.
Magisk link:
Given in method 2 of rooting.
b) Download and flash TWRP from this thread, instructions have been provided in the thread for flashing it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ca...nofficial-twrp-3-2-3-micromax-canvas-t3833332
c) Boot into TWRP.
d) Select "Install" option.
e) In the File Manager that opens, select the zip you want to flash.
f) Follow the instructions on the screen.
g) Select "Reboot System"
Congrats, you have a rooted phone now.
Note: Kingoroot used to work before but it only provides temporary root now. Once you reboot, you lose root.
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mali_ said:
Any custom rom for this phone?
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Not yet

mali_ said:
Is there an official stock firmware download link or just the thirdparty links?
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androidmtk.com provides official firmware

mali_ said:
Magisk works on this?
What are the safe to remove apps?
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Yes, Magisk works on this. I am using it right now.
You can uninstall any app you want without any side effects as long as the app is not an essential part of system.
For example, Firsttouch Launcher, Swiftkey Keyboard, Email, Amazon Kindle, App Center, App Bazaar, Chaatz, Hangouts etc.
You can use Debloater.
It is a magisk module you can use by terminal emulator to remove bloatware.
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if device doesn't show anything after writing fastboot devices command what is to be done...???

Masumilicioz said:
if device doesn't show anything after writing fastboot devices command what is to be done...???
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Have you installed the drivers I mentioned or some other ones?
Btw, are you running adb and fastboot in Windows or Linux?

Thanks You for this post.

WHen I get to step "K" the device simply reboots fully back into normal OS
then further steps are not recognized if I do not keep putting "adb" in front
like it will not recognize fastboot devices
but it will recognize "adb fastboot devices"
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Not sure if I got the adb drivers right because I did not see any "koushes adb" I mesn the site was clearly koushes but no where did I see a download names or called "koushes adb" Am I missing something?

protomind said:
WHen I get to step "K" the device simply reboots fully back into normal OS
then further steps are not recognized if I do not keep putting "adb" in front
like it will not recognize fastboot devices
but it will recognize "adb fastboot devices"
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Not sure if I got the adb drivers right because I did not see any "koushes adb" I mesn the site was clearly koushes but no where did I see a download names or called "koushes adb" Am I missing something?
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You can get adb from SDK Tools from
https://developer.android.com/studio/ and Universal ADB Drivers from https://clockworkmod.com

I got TWRP recovery installed created by you. Big thanks !
I'm having issues in installing magisk via zip as well as patched boot image. Was the process smooth for you?

I got it to work by editing boot.img.
Are you working on any custom rom ?
Do you have any roms which can be ported to Q394 ?

Ashishoswal said:
I got TWRP recovery installed created by you. Big thanks !
I'm having issues in installing magisk via zip as well as patched boot image. Was the process smooth for you?
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Yes, there were no problems at all.
Tell me the problem in detail so that I would be able to help.

Augustoandro said:
Yes, there were no problems at all.
Tell me the problem in detail so that I would be able to help.
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Solved by changing some values in default boot image.
Are you working on any custom rom for this device ?

Ashishoswal said:
Solved by changing some values in default boot image.
Are you working on any custom rom for this device ?
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I am working on creating a device tree first, but it will take some time.

Im not a developer but if there's any task which can be done by following a guide, and is helpful for you then let me know. I will be glad to help you.

Redmi 7 Unlock Bootloader, Root, TWRP, & Changing Network bands

Prereqs
1. Download zip files & extract
2. Place adb drivers & mi unlock tool in c:/ directory
3. Place all files onto sd card since you are going to wipe your phone if not just download files onto phone twice
Unlocking Bootloader!
*backup your data, it wipes it all off!!!*
1. Go to settings, about phone, tap MIUI version several times until device says you are now a developer
2. Go back to settings, mi account, sign in. *YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL OR IT WON'T WORK*
3. Go to settings, additional settings, developer options, enable OEM unlocking and usb debugging, then click on Mi Unlock status.
4. Agree to you info being shared, and click on add account. You will need to disable wifi as it only lets you link with data.
5. Extract mi unlock tool via downloaded zip or go to unlock.update.miui.com Zip file is version 3.3.525.23 since the current
zip from the site didn't work. If you are having trouble, unlock.update.miui.com has a FAQ that can help you.
6. Run the MI Unlock application, but make sure you right click and open as administrator.
7. Agree, log in with the same account as you linked on your phone.
8. Hold power and volume down button on the phone until you see fastboot on screen. Plug in the phone and wait to see your phone register on the computer. If it won't register, go to device manager and right click device, and click on update drivers. Or, before
putting phone into fastboot mode, plug into computer for the computer to find drivers.
9. Click unlock on screen several times, and watch the device unlock. If the program says to wait 24,360,1000 hours,
wait that amount of time, and redo steps. To get out of fastboot mode, hold power until it reboots.
10. After software says device is unlocked, reboot and reset up information. Your bootloader is now unlocked.
11. After setup, do steps 1-3 again.
Flash TWRP
1. Reboot device into fastboot mode (power and volume down)
2. Place TWRP.img into universal adb devices folder.
3. Plug in device into computer.
4. Look up/find command prompt on computer. Right click, and open command promp as an administratior.
5. Type cd *directory of file* ex: cd C:\Users\Josh xD\Desktop\Unlock Bootloader, root, & change bands\Universal Adb Driver
You can find the directory from file manager.
6. Type fastboot devices and press enter. It should say fastboot with a hex value identifying your device, follow step 8 from
unlocking bootloader to make sure drivers are in place.
7. Type fastboot flash recovery REDMI7.img
8. Command prompt should say successful.
9. Next, type fastboot reboot.
10. To get into recovery, hold power and volume up.
11. Follow TWRP instructions, you now have twrp. If in chinese, go to the right row, third button down, click on globe, and
change to english.
12. Reboot phone
12.1 If your device doesn't have wifi/celluar after recovery:
Boot into twrp (power and volume up)
Click Install, Click on Wifi not working zip, and flash that.
Root
*I chose magisk since you can hide root from apps, but if you are classic and want to use supersu go right ahead*
1. Boot into TWRP (volume up & power)
2. Click install, click magisk.zip (or supersu.zip)
3. Flash and reboot then click on magisk in app drawer and follow instructions.
Band Change
1. Go to TWRP, backup, click on everything, and backup device just incase of error
2. Download LTE band calculator and click on bands you want. (go on google, look up what your carrier uses as bands and
select those. I did verizon and tmobile with also the defult bands redmi has so my hex # is : 2070174767327)
3. Go to command prompt via steps 4-5 on catagory flash TWRP
4. Type adb devices to make sure device is shown. Your phone must be rooted so make sure you follow Root catagory.
5. Type adb shell
6. Type su
7. Type setprop su setprop persist.usb.eng 1 ( if that command is invalid do command setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb)
8. Go to device manager and find device. Click on ports and find qualcomm device. If you can't find it, right click,
update drivers, and mannually install from HTC zip.
9. Open QPST and leave running.
10. Open QXDM, click options, communicatons, and make sure device is on COM
11. Click on view dropbar, and scroll to find NV Browser.
12. Click LTE and click on first value.
13. Click on read, and paste in your code value. BEFORE YOU DO THAT COPY THE CODE THAT IS ALREADY IN THE PHONE SO YOU CAN REVERT AT ANYTIME!!!
14. Click write and reboot device.
15. Close out of windows and reboot
16. Go back to the terminal and type adb shell
17. Type su
18. Type su setprop persist.usb.eng 0 (or setprop sys.usb.config mtp,adb)
19. To revert, redo all steps but paste in your default value you copied before you changed
IF YOU ARE STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP RESTORE BACKUP FROM TWRP (VOLUME UP AND POWER, RESTORE)
Bricked phone?
1. Open Mi Flash and install software
2. Plug in the device in fastboot mode (volume down and power)
3. Start-up program
3. When your device is noticed, click browse, click on firmware directory, and flash. (as of 4/29 only could find Chinese version)

Software
Here's a link for the software for all of this. I'll be making a video soon.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JS8a828svKZOlf6qoTPL5PLGpjwiZFRh/view?usp=sharing

Just got my Redmi 7 today and I am having trouble connecting the phone to PC using the USB port. Any link to the latest USB drivers?

superjit said:
Just got my Redmi 7 today and I am having trouble connecting the phone to PC using the USB port. Any link to the latest USB drivers?
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Drivers should be in the unzipped miunlock zip or here
https://c.mi.com/thread-1625831-1-1.html

joshieboo said:
Drivers should be in the unzipped miunlock zip or here
https://c.mi.com/thread-1625831-1-1.html
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Finally managed to get phone connected. The MI Unlock Tool files should be placed directly in C:\ otherwise phone will show as disconnected.
Now have to wait for 344 hours and try again

superjit said:
Finally managed to get phone connected. The MI Unlock Tool files should be placed directly in C:\ otherwise phone will show as disconnected.
Now have to wait for 344 hours and try again
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The first sentence says to zip it in c:/ directory. & yup, I'm waiting too until May 7th to finally unlock it.

Can you post the source link please?

Mr147 said:
Can you post the source link please?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-7/development/redmi7-lr-team-twrp-3-3-0-redmi7-cn-t3924278
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/remove-band-restrictions-qualcomm/amp/

Here are videos that show how to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and then gain root access. . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYcJ1BSd0_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZAWW_MQE7M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V16d3UOolX0

My device is Hard bricked
Now what should i do???
Device Redmi Note 7.

c1w3xx said:
My device is Hard bricked
Now what should i do???
Device Redmi Note 7.
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Go to note 7 forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7

c1w3xx said:
My device is Hard bricked
Now what should i do???
Device Redmi Note 7.
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This will help
- https://www.androidexplained.com/redmi-note-7-unbrick/

joshieboo said:
Prereqs
1. Download zip files & extract
2. Place adb drivers & mi unlock tool in c:/ directory
3. Place all files onto sd card since you are going to wipe your phone if not just download files onto phone twice
Unlocking Bootloader!
*backup your data, it wipes it all off!!!*
1. Go to settings, about phone, tap MIUI version several times until device says you are now a developer
2. Go back to settings, mi account, sign in. *YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL OR IT WON'T WORK*
3. Go to settings, additional settings, developer options, enable OEM unlocking and usb debugging, then click on Mi Unlock status.
4. Agree to you info being shared, and click on add account. You will need to disable wifi as it only lets you link with data.
5. Extract mi unlock tool via downloaded zip or go to unlock.update.miui.com Zip file is version 3.3.525.23 since the current
zip from the site didn't work. If you are having trouble, unlock.update.miui.com has a FAQ that can help you.
6. Run the MI Unlock application, but make sure you right click and open as administrator.
7. Agree, log in with the same account as you linked on your phone.
8. Hold power and volume down button on the phone until you see fastboot on screen. Plug in the phone and wait to see your phone register on the computer. If it won't register, go to device manager and right click device, and click on update drivers. Or, before
putting phone into fastboot mode, plug into computer for the computer to find drivers.
9. Click unlock on screen several times, and watch the device unlock. If the program says to wait 24,360,1000 hours,
wait that amount of time, and redo steps. To get out of fastboot mode, hold power until it reboots.
10. After software says device is unlocked, reboot and reset up information. Your bootloader is now unlocked.
11. After setup, do steps 1-3 again.
Flash TWRP
1. Reboot device into fastboot mode (power and volume down)
2. Place TWRP.img into universal adb devices folder.
3. Plug in device into computer.
4. Look up/find command prompt on computer. Right click, and open command promp as an administratior.
5. Type cd *directory of file* ex: cd C:\Users\Josh xD\Desktop\Unlock Bootloader, root, & change bands\Universal Adb Driver
You can find the directory from file manager.
6. Type fastboot devices and press enter. It should say fastboot with a hex value identifying your device, follow step 8 from
unlocking bootloader to make sure drivers are in place.
7. Type fastboot flash recovery REDMI7.img
8. Command prompt should say successful.
9. Next, type fastboot reboot.
10. To get into recovery, hold power and volume up.
11. Follow TWRP instructions, you now have twrp. If in chinese, go to the right row, third button down, click on globe, and
change to english.
12. Reboot phone
12.1 If your device doesn't have wifi/celluar after recovery:
Boot into twrp (power and volume up)
Click Install, Click on Wifi not working zip, and flash that.
Root
*I chose magisk since you can hide root from apps, but if you are classic and want to use supersu go right ahead*
1. Boot into TWRP (volume up & power)
2. Click install, click magisk.zip (or supersu.zip)
3. Flash and reboot then click on magisk in app drawer and follow instructions.
Band Change
1. Go to TWRP, backup, click on everything, and backup device just incase of error
2. Download LTE band calculator and click on bands you want. (go on google, look up what your carrier uses as bands and
select those. I did verizon and tmobile with also the defult bands redmi has so my hex # is : 2070174767327)
3. Go to command prompt via steps 4-5 on catagory flash TWRP
4. Type adb devices to make sure device is shown. Your phone must be rooted so make sure you follow Root catagory.
5. Type adb shell
6. Type su
7. Type setprop su setprop persist.usb.eng 1 ( if that command is invalid do command setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb)
8. Go to device manager and find device. Click on ports and find qualcomm device. If you can't find it, right click,
update drivers, and mannually install from HTC zip.
9. Open QPST and leave running.
10. Open QXDM, click options, communicatons, and make sure device is on COM
11. Click on view dropbar, and scroll to find NV Browser.
12. Click LTE and click on first value.
13. Click on read, and paste in your code value. BEFORE YOU DO THAT COPY THE CODE THAT IS ALREADY IN THE PHONE SO YOU CAN REVERT AT ANYTIME!!!
14. Click write and reboot device.
15. Close out of windows and reboot
16. Go back to the terminal and type adb shell
17. Type su
18. Type su setprop persist.usb.eng 0 (or setprop sys.usb.config mtp,adb)
19. To revert, redo all steps but paste in your default value you copied before you changed
IF YOU ARE STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP RESTORE BACKUP FROM TWRP (VOLUME UP AND POWER, RESTORE)
Bricked phone?
1. Open Mi Flash and install software
2. Plug in the device in fastboot mode (volume down and power)
3. Start-up program
3. When your device is noticed, click browse, click on firmware directory, and flash. (as of 4/29 only could find Chinese version)
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Here's the link to the video, hope it helps visually
https://youtu.be/dXNwcv-jSS0

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader without losing user data ?
It is my main phone and i used it already for quite some time

thank u very much, wait for a long time ! yeah! its working!

Can't boot temporarily into TWRP
Pretty weird, but I when I try
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
I get this error: Fastboot error: Command Failed
My bootloader is unlocked

Did it all, no problems i had to wait 15 days for factory unlock, now i have full rooted phone no issues atm.

Can you please dump cat /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/max_brightness and cat /sys/class/backlight/panel0-backlight/max_brightness

Kernel sources for Redmi 7 [onc] released

@ joshieboo
how lock bootloader back ??? please reply thankxxxx

Enabling camera2api on redmi 6 pro

How can i enable my camera2api on my redmi6pro? I know how to unlock the bootloader but i don't know the next step. Please provide some links for the files that needed. Thanks!

XRicksenX said:
How can i enable my camera2api on my redmi6pro? I know how to unlock the bootloader but i don't know the next step. Please provide some links for the files that needed. Thanks!
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StanLeY Sd said:
HOW TO FLASH TWRP FOR THE FIRST TIME
Bootloader should be unlocked before going into these steps
Install minimal adb & fastboot tools on your PC
1. Copy twrp.img file into minimal adb & fastboot folder and also keep camera2api file in your sdcard.
2. Goto fastboot mode by long pressing volumeUp+PowerButton.
Phone boots into fastboot mode. Now Connect your phone to pc.
3. Open cmd/powershell in minimal adb& fastboot folder by holding shift + rightClick on mouse then "click Open cmd here"
4. Now in the cmd type fastboot boot twrp.img
Now your phone boots into TWRP.
5. From booted TWRP, Goto mount->check System.
6. Now goto Install and select your camera2api.zip from your sdcard and flash it.
Download camera2api from here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7GMHjb6DB8A2TTxUZpg9Acd9qfLt83U/view?usp=drivesdk
7. Finally Goto Reboot and click system.
8. Finally download and install this gcam.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iqYCvEw7rQyn4w2KB6R9yWV6tby-JyUa/view?usp=drivesdk
Now you have gcam working.
9. To keep twrp forever, Flash disable-force-encryption-treble zip file which also installs magisk So, if you dont want root, flash magisk uninstaller next after flashing above file.
10. Finally reboot into system.
NOTE: DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
Flash latest fastboot rom of your device if something goes wrong.
Give thanks if this helped you. If you have doubt hit me on telegram @isrikanthd
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XRicksenX said:
How can i enable my camera2api on my redmi6pro? I know how to unlock the bootloader but i don't know the next step. Please provide some links for the files that needed. Thanks!
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Download build.prop editor from playstore
Then open it and give it root privledges
Then edit the build.prop and Add this line:
persist.vendor.camera.HAL3.enabled=1
save changes and reboot, cam2api will be enabled
hit thanks if it worked