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[Unofficial] [Updated 021217] TWRP 3.2.0-0 Mi Note 2 Themes & Aroma Guide

Unofficial TWRP 3.2.0-0 Mi Note 2 (scorpio)
Unofficial TWRP build for the Mi Note 2.
TWRP 3.1.1-0 Changelog https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/05/19/twrp-3.1.1-0-released.html
Compatible with TWRP Backup and Recuse Tool for PC
Download Link
twrp-3.2.0-0-scorpio.img
Update 14/07/17
Update TWRP to 3.2.0.0
Update 14/07/17
Update TWRP to 3.1.1-0
New streamlined kernel
Add F2FS support
Improved Android 7.0 Miui compatibility - If issues persist please let me know
Update 30/05/17
All features working as expected
Screenbrightness adjustment is now responding accurately with a suitable default brightness
Updated kernel.
Much quicker booting.
Installation Guide
Once you've got you're bootloader unlocked with MiFlash and run through all the Xiaomi hoops to unlock your bootloader and have a fastboot installed on your PC:
Simply place the download where you like and then open a command prompt and type
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/twrp-3.1.1-0-scorpio.img
BONUS THEMES & File Manager
Plus as a special treat I'm including a full guide below to use Materialised Theme and Aroma File Manager both working within TWRP 3.1.1-0
Themes available from here
1. Install the latest TWRP linked above.
2. Download one of the themes above (see screenshots below for recommendations)
3. Download Aroma File Manager for TWRP from here
4. Once booted into TWRP select Install and choose the theme.zip you've downloaded.
5. You will instantly see the theme applied
6. Click Install again and this time select "materialised_aromafm_200-b7.zip"
7. Once that zip has completed installing open the Materialised Options (the art palette icon on the top right)
8. Tick the box that says "Use Aroma File Manager"
9. Press back and select "File Manager" from the list.
10. Swipe to start Aroma File Manager
11. Enjoy!!
See attached thumbnails for themes in action.
Source:
https://github.com/stonetrapping/twrp_android_device_scorpio
Special thanks to:
z31s1g for the wonderful themes and the Aroma File Manager

Thanks, dude !

Working OK for both MIUI and AOSP based ROMs?

Working with ASAP and MIUI and encryption all round.

That's great! Thanks for sharing

After flashing this recovery, it boots right back into stock recovery. Any idea what i'm doing wrong? Do I have to disable dm-verity or something?

stephendt0 said:
After flashing this recovery, it boots right back into stock recovery. Any idea what i'm doing wrong? Do I have to disable dm-verity or something?
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You can keep dm-verity. After flashing I'd suggest leaving fastboot and booting straight into recovery via fingerpress.
Flashing SuperSU or Magisk or similar should ensure survival of TWRP if it's being overwritten.

Works great but I found :
1. Reboot to TWRP is so slowly... Why ?
2. System won't boot into TWRP when wipe everything and reboot to TWRP. I need to turn phone off and then press volume up + power button to enter TWRP again.
Is there any chance to fix those ?

Kris Chen said:
Works great but I found :
1. Reboot to TWRP is so slowly... Why ?
2. System won't boot into TWRP when wipe everything and reboot to TWRP. I need to turn phone off and then press volume up + power button to enter TWRP again.
Is there any chance to fix those ?
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1. I've noticed the slow speed too, I'm 100% sure why it's happening but I have some ideas.
2. The same ideas will hopefully address this issue.
It was a quick and dirty port since there was no native TWRP, I haven't had the time yet to improve it but I'll build an updated release based on 8.2.5.0 sometime soon and look to making it official.

Kris Chen said:
Works great but I found :
1. Reboot to TWRP is so slowly... Why ?
2. System won't boot into TWRP when wipe everything and reboot to TWRP. I need to turn phone off and then press volume up + power button to enter TWRP again.
Is there any chance to fix those ?
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Lastest TWRP build
https://mega.nz/#!NBwyjKrK!XELWAAwehtKnXgXOge_y16kEP0Uqscv_5LVx-YqTzcc
Boots quicker. Screen brightness is fully adjustable. Reboot to recovery from TWRP is working
Has been submitted to TeamWin for official status but for now remains unofficial.
Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks, StoneTrapper !!
I will check later after flashing new version !
StoneTrapper said:
Lastest TWRP build
https://mega.nz/#!NBwyjKrK!XELWAAwehtKnXgXOge_y16kEP0Uqscv_5LVx-YqTzcc
Boots quicker. Screen brightness is fully adjustable. Reboot to recovery from TWRP is working
Has been submitted to TeamWin for official status but for now remains unofficial.
Please let me know your thoughts.
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Really fast at boot, maybe because is a release from the future (30052017 )
great job, thanks man!

Can not use usb otg function ...
Can not use usb otg function ...
Otg function, no work

[email protected] said:
Can not use usb otg function ...
Otg function, no work
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I've had no issues with USB-OTB, with any standard formatted flash drive (FAT32, NTFS, EXT4).
This is also the first I've heard of anyone having such an issue.
Does the OTG drive mount successfully in whatever ROM you're using? Is it attached prior to booting to TWRP? Can you provide additional information.
TWRP doesn't like remounting the same USB multiple times - i.e if you unplug the USB while in TWRP, and then reattach the same drive it won't remount it.

Sorry to feedback lately because I was too busy in past 2-week.
Well, new TWRP is working well.
The only one problem: If I want to upgrade firmware, TWRP will be replaced by MIUI stock recovery after flashing new version of MIUI ROM.
It's pretty annoying because I need to get into fastboot mode then flash TWRP. After that, entering TWRP and flash lineage OS ...
Is it possible to be fixed in next coming version ?
Kris

May I know how to flash the TWRP rom?

I'm on MIUI.eu ROM, can I flash full global MIUI original ROM with TWRP without bricking the phone ??
Before on Redmi note 3 u can't flash original ROM without bricking the phone, u needed special TWRP (zxc version) or modify the ROM
Can you explain me ?
Envoyé de mon Mi Note 2 en utilisant Tapatalk

Link down.

chemha said:
Link down.
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298968884
Will op fixed shortly.

StoneTrapper said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298968884
Will op fixed shortly.
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It does not work. No download link found

[Q] Magisk Error 1

Good evening guys
I have a Xiaomi 5s stock rom MIUI9 with TWRP 3.2 (capricorn)
I was using the old supersu.apk to have root privilegs. I remove it completly to install the Magisk but I'm getting error 1
Follow the pictures...
As you can see I have the unlock boot, twrp, stock rom and not rooted... Tried others topics and tips to install the Magisk but It wont work...
What should I do?
(Xiaomi forum I saw a guy he installed the stock rom and full restored and he continues with error:1)
Resolution:
Change TWRP 3.2.1-1 to TWRP ZCX
Download stock rom (same as you're using)
Open the .iso with winrar or other software
Get the boot.img and put it in smartphone sdcard
Reboot in the recovery mod
Select install and change to install a IMG
Select boot.img and the partition BOOT
Install the magisk (feel free to put any version, I used v14)
Reboot and enjoy! :laugh:
PS: You dont need to unistall first your root because it'll be replaced when you install the stock boot.

Use magisk 15.2, make sure zip file not corrupt.

Even better use TWRP 3.2.1.1 and flash Magisk 16. That combination has some serious bugs ironed out.

BajinganTengik said:
Use magisk 15.2, make sure zip file not corrupt.
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I tried with Magisk 15.3 and failed, same error. (ERROR:1)
8166uy said:
Even better use TWRP 3.2.1.1 and flash Magisk 16. That combination has some serious bugs ironed out.
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I'm using the TWRP 3.2.1-1 is the same thing, I saw in Xiaomi Forum about the TWRP ZCX but I dont know what is the difference...
Does anyone have a fix to it?
Resolved, tip in the first post.

You could try the Xiaomi.eu ROM which has better support for rooting and adds some polish to MIUI (and also implements every weekly beta release of the official repo). Does require a clean install though.

8166uy said:
You could try the Xiaomi.eu ROM which has better support for rooting and adds some polish to MIUI (and also implements every weekly beta release of the official repo). Does require a clean install though.
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Thank you for your advise, but I prefer the stock rom, btw I already fixed it too xD

how to root mi max 3 on miui 10 global stable rom

how to root mi max 3 on miui 10 global stable rom

I am also looking for that. yet ı cant find the real true sequence. there ıs twrp and magisk and root so many things... even if i get twrp installed it asks for passwords and i dont know what to do next..

1. Unlooking Bootloader (Official way)
2. Install modded TWRP from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-1-nitrogen-t3866084
3. Install newest Magisk Version through TWRP.
4. Done
Did it to my Global Mi Max 3 with 10.0.1.0 MIUI installed without any problems.

Uschinator said:
1. Unlooking Bootloader (Official way)
2. Install modded TWRP from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-1-nitrogen-t3866084
3. Install newest Magisk Version through TWRP.
4. Done
Did it to my Global Mi Max 3 with 10.0.1.0 MIUI installed without any problems.
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Thanks. Did the same and it worked.. Which rom are you using?

Hi , I've unlock the bootloader then flash twrp but any time I enter recovery it ask for a password.
I've try formatting data partition from twrp but it's the same...
What can I do ?
thank's.

Hi
I got this xiaomi mi max3(MIUI Global 10.3.3) at some auciton and I was trying to flash TWRP, and it seemed to be failed.
The bootloader is unlocked from the start and flashing TWRP is succeeded, but either by command prompt or by pressing buttons
I can't get into TWRP.
If anone has any idea please help.

tometoyona said:
Hi
I got this xiaomi mi max3(MIUI Global 10.3.3) at some auciton and I was trying to flash TWRP, and it seemed to be failed.
The bootloader is unlocked from the start and flashing TWRP is succeeded, but either by command prompt or by pressing buttons
I can't get into TWRP.
If anone has any idea please help.
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use OrangeFox recovery work 100% miui 10.3.5 https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3890821
extract zip orangefox and execute fastboot boot recovery.img

LostFade said:
use OrangeFox recovery work 100% miui 10.3.5 https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3890821
extract zip orangefox and execute fastboot boot recovery.img
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Orange Fox works but I get the same message about the password I got with TWRP. What is the difference?
By the way: I was able to flash magisk with TWRP and all seems to be fine, I just disregarded the TWRP notification about the password...

Gadgetguy65 said:
Orange Fox works but I get the same message about the password I got with TWRP. What is the difference?
By the way: I was able to flash magisk with TWRP and all seems to be fine, I just disregarded the TWRP notification about the password...
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if problem is password only, format data.

LostFade said:
if problem is password only, format data.
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I did not want to format anything. I just left it as is (clicked cancel at the password) and flashed the ZIP for Magisk. All works fine after this

anyone tried to root recently? i am also iinterested

Uschinator said:
1. Unlooking Bootloader (Official way)
2. Install modded TWRP from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-1-nitrogen-t3866084
3. Install newest Magisk Version through TWRP.
4. Done
Did it to my Global Mi Max 3 with 10.0.1.0 MIUI installed without any problems.
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Can confirm this works on 10.3.5 also.

DelphinusMinor said:
Can confirm this works on 10.3.5 also.
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do u know what's the difference between that twrp and the original one?

HSWG said:
do u know what's the difference between that twrp and the original one?
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No. Maybe it's coded better for Xiaomi phones?

Request Unlock from Xiaomi.
Wait for 1 week. (98 hours)
Search "XiaoMiTool V2"
Don't bother with image flashing. Just follow XiaoMiTool V2.

HSWG said:
do u know what's the difference between that twrp and the original one?
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The recovery from nigel8 is outdated.
Use orange fox because since a while nigel8 one doesn't support encryption.
Then follow the others steps explained
Regards
Sent from my MI MAX 3 using XDA Labs

Skyllery said:
The recovery from nigel8 is outdated.
Use orange fox because since a while nigel8 one doesn't support encryption.
Then follow the others steps explained
Regards
Sent from my MI MAX 3 using XDA Labs
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i'm reading up on it now, is orange fox better than twrp? i've never used it..
also, why is encryption support for?

donia1022006 said:
how to root mi max 3 on miui 10 global stable rom
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This is actually quite easy
1. Unlock the phone using the well documented process
2. Download TWRP for Mi Max 3 (on your PC)
3. Get ADB tools on your PC
4. Download Magisk.zip on the phone
5. Put your phone in fastboot mode
6. Boot TWRP on the phone ( no need to install, you can disregard the encryption comment)
7. Using TWRP flash the Magisk.zip you have downloaded
8. Reboot - and you are rooted

Sequence of installing Recovery, Preloader etc

Hey guys,
It's nice to see preloader is received and I installed first time when I find it. Currently when I press Power+Up, it will have a DOS-like menu for me to choose, It occured after I installed preloader. At his point, can I install TWRP and then root? Will this DOS-like menu be replaced after TWRP? After installing TWRP, do I need to wipe data etc? I have heaps of apps and games installed, and I try not to do so.
My andorid is 9 and Chinese+Global Rom
Thanks

idog8818 said:
Hey guys,
It's nice to see preloader is received and I installed first time when I find it. Currently when I press Power+Up, it will have a DOS-like menu for me to choose, It occured after I installed preloader. At his point, can I install TWRP and then root? Will this DOS-like menu be replaced after TWRP? After installing TWRP, do I need to wipe data etc? I have heaps of apps and games installed, and I try not to do so.
My andorid is 9 and Chinese+Global Rom
Thanks
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For the rom to work the way it is supposed to, you have to wipe everything except sd card. So you can backup those apps to sdcard or not. I advise you wipe everything, because it might bring you problems if you don't wipe them.

Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.

soleali said:
Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.
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What popular rom did you tried, for how much time and what bugs you ve encountered?

Im on Global Rom and it seems quite stable. Just want root but scare of hard-bricking, I had this before and paid $30 for online services.

soleali said:
Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.
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Why don't you install official TWRP? Also after installing, when you boot up with power+UP, still have preloader menu, then choose recovery to enter TWRP?

idog8818 said:
Why don't you install official TWRP? Also after installing, when you boot up with power+UP, still have preloader menu, then choose recovery to enter TWRP?
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At first I installed LR TWRP but couldn't boot into custom OS. Then I installed Orangefox and I was able to boot. Yes pre-loader was already there... I guess pre-loader goes away when you flash any official MIUI rom as this happened with me. After flashing the Indian ROM again I had to flash pre-loader and recovery files.
Raresh T said:
What popular rom did you tried, for how much time and what bugs you ve encountered?
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Cesium OS. Overall its a good os, much stable and can be definitely used as a daily driver except for the fingerprint sensor issue. If you try to wake up device using fingerprint, it freezes and never displays the screen even when the power button is pressed. You have to restart the device to make it workable. Its a known bug.

soleali said:
Okay I just did all this today. Let me quote it step by step.
1. Unlocked bootloader after waiting for 168 hours.
2. Flashed Indian version of MIUI 11 rom based on Android 9.
3. Flashed Pre-loader files & lk and lk2 files successively.
4. Flashed LR TWRP recovery.
5. Flashed a popular custom rom but found it buggy.
6. Reverted back to the Indian Rom again.
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What exactly I need to do after installing twrp and first time in it. I read other posts saying tip something and even format data etc.

idog8818 said:
What exactly I need to do after installing twrp and first time in it. I read other posts saying tip something and even format data etc.
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Just install Magisk and load any custom os of your choice when you are done installing twrp. Remember, some roms require a specific version of recovery and Magisk installation also needs to be done carefully. Good Luck!

soleali said:
Just install Magisk and load any custom os of your choice when you are done installing twrp. Remember, some roms require a specific version of recovery and Magisk installation also needs to be done carefully. Good Luck!
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I did this 2 months ago, after "just install Magisk" It's hard bricked, and $30 to ask for online service to unlock.

did anyone tried flashing treble roms on the phone ? perhaps they work a bit better.

idog8818 said:
I did this 2 months ago, after "just install Magisk" It's hard bricked, and $30 to ask for online service to unlock.
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Oh. What about the pre-loader? Didn't you install it in the first place?

soleali said:
Oh. What about the pre-loader? Didn't you install it in the first place?
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When I bought this phone, there was no pre-loader yet, and not much users know it's so easy to brick.

idog8818 said:
When I bought this phone, there was no pre-loader yet, and not much users know it's so easy to brick.
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In a new phone there is no pre-loader installed.

[First time] Need some advices

Hello, i'm coming from Nexus 4, a great phone, so i decided to upgrade to this phone, the Xiaomi 10T Lite, is enought for my purpose.
I want to install a custom rom so i can have full control of apps and what to install/upgrade, but i find the procedure very different from my old N4.
I want to ask if the procedure below is correct to avoid brick my phone since it will arrive at the end of this week.
- First, i need to install the recovery, i always use TWRP, i connect the 10T Lite to my pc using the usb cable, then i press volume down + power to enter the fastboot, once there i back on pc, install google usb drivers from official site to recognize the phone under device manager, then i download TWRP for Mi 10T Lite, then go to adb folder directory (i'm using a protable version) and i flash the recovery with the standard procedure via cmd:
fastboot flash recovery -twrp_x.x.x.x-.img
This is correct?
- Second i need to unroot the phone, i download Magisk 23.0 from the official site:
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
then i boot into recovery, then i install the img, is this right?
- Third, i install the rom with the same procedure as point two, in my case i want to use this:
[ROM][11][gauguin] The Baolong24 AOSP Project | Mi 10T Lite / Mi 10i / Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Is all the procedure correct and i'm done or i need to install more tools or do more wipes?
I read about LazyFlasher, is this tool needed too or don't matter? For my N4 i use SuperSu to manage root permissions and working great, when a new upgrade of the rom is released i just overwrite the old one from the TWRP flashing the new img and wiping cache.
Thank you and sorry for the redundant questions.

kd276 said:
Hello, i'm coming from Nexus 4, a great phone, so i decided to upgrade to this phone, the Xiaomi 10T Lite, is enought for my purpose.
I want to install a custom rom so i can have full control of apps and what to install/upgrade, but i find the procedure very different from my old N4.
I want to ask if the procedure below is correct to avoid brick my phone since it will arrive at the end of this week.
- First, i need to install the recovery, i always use TWRP, i connect the 10T Lite to my pc using the usb cable, then i press volume down + power to enter the fastboot, once there i back on pc, install google usb drivers from official site to recognize the phone under device manager, then i download TWRP for Mi 10T Lite, then go to adb folder directory (i'm using a protable version) and i flash the recovery with the standard procedure via cmd:
fastboot flash recovery -twrp_x.x.x.x-.img
This is correct?
- Second i need to unroot the phone, i download Magisk 23.0 from the official site:
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
then i boot into recovery, then i install the img, is this right?
- Third, i install the rom with the same procedure as point two, in my case i want to use this:
[ROM][11][gauguin] The Baolong24 AOSP Project | Mi 10T Lite / Mi 10i / Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Is all the procedure correct and i'm done or i need to install more tools or do more wipes?
I read about LazyFlasher, is this tool needed too or don't matter? For my N4 i use SuperSu to manage root permissions and working great, when a new upgrade of the rom is released i just overwrite the old one from the TWRP flashing the new img and wiping cache.
Thank you and sorry for the redundant questions.
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Download platform-tools
Classic procedure for MIUI devices.
1/
Unlock bootloader(surely done)
2/
.\fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
3/
Twrp->wipe->format data->yes-reboot recovery
4/
flash rom with twrp(according to the instructions of the OP)(use OTG or put the zip into internal storage with the Pc**)
5/
Flash Magisk(rename Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip**)
6/
reboot system

NOSS8 said:
Download platform-tools
Classic procedure for MIUI devices.
1/
Unlock bootloader(surely done)
2/
.\fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
3/
Twrp->wipe->format data->yes-reboot recovery
4/
flash rom with twrp(according to the instructions of the OP)(use OTG or put the zip into internal storage with the Pc**)
5/
Flash Magisk(rename Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip**)
6/
reboot system
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Thank you a lot, i already have adb + fastboot unzipped ina folder, i also have google usb drivers to recognize the phone under windows, i need these tools as a whole too?
You said unlock the bootloader, what command i need to do? Or i can do this after twrp installation via adb command line, or better, i can do this after the rom installation throught Magisk (similar to SuperSu)?
Sorry, i never managed a MIUI device. N4 was a bit different.

kd276 said:
Thank you a lot, i already have adb + fastboot unzipped ina folder, i also have google usb drivers to recognize the phone under windows, i need these tools as a whole too?
You said unlock the bootloader, what command i need to do? Or i can do this after twrp installation via adb command line, or better, i can do this after the rom installation throught Magisk (similar to SuperSu)?
Sorry, i never managed a MIUI device. N4 was a bit different.
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Unlock bootloader is mandatory for install Twrp,custom rom etc...(Wait 168 hours)
All tools(drivers,command,etc..) are in platform tools

NOSS8 said:
Unlock bootloader is mandatory for install Twrp,custom rom etc...(Wait 168 hours)
All tools(drivers,command,etc..) are in platform tools
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Thank you for your kind reply, so i need to download this MI App (miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip) and follow the procedure to unlock the phone, and then wait a week or so, then i can proceed to install twrp, rom, magisk, aka everything else.
Dunno why i have to wait a week, a bit odd, anyway, thank you mate, you were a big help.

kd276 said:
Thank you for your kind reply, so i need to download this MI App (miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip) and follow the procedure to unlock the phone, and then wait a week or so, then i can proceed to install twrp, rom, magisk, aka everything else.
Dunno why i have to wait a week, a bit odd, anyway, thank you mate, you were a big help.
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That's some MIUI policy must wait a week to be able to unlock bootloader. Also when you unlocked it , phone will delete all your data, so save you pictures and everything to pc.
The best thing is to learn ADB command for flashing TWR or OrangeFox.
When you connect your phone in fastboot mode, type :
Fastboot devices - to see if your device is connected properly then
Fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery ,the best is to rename it to twrp.img) press enter - fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Fastboot boot twrp.img
Then will phone reboot into TWRP.
Prepore on your sd card Rom that you want to flash , magsik ..
First flash ROM, boot it, set all up , then back to recovery and flash magisk.
Did you choose what ROM will you flash?
I use xiaomi EU ROM weekly. Beta version, bur its food. Also oneOS based on xiaomi base.

tze_vitamin said:
That's some MIUI policy must wait a week to be able to unlock bootloader. Also when you unlocked it , phone will delete all your data, so save you pictures and everything to pc.
The best thing is to learn ADB command for flashing TWR or OrangeFox.
When you connect your phone in fastboot mode, type :
Fastboot devices - to see if your device is connected properly then
Fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery ,the best is to rename it to twrp.img) press enter - fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Fastboot boot twrp.img
Then will phone reboot into TWRP.
Prepore on your sd card Rom that you want to flash , magsik ..
First flash ROM, boot it, set all up , then back to recovery and flash magisk.
Did you choose what ROM will you flash?
I use xiaomi EU ROM weekly. Beta version, bur its food. Also oneOS based on xiaomi base.
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Thanks for the tips, the command line is the same as Nexus 4 so no problem, i use always cmd commands over precompiled third party kits, i have better control and i know what i'm doing.
For the rom i had Slimrom on my nexus 4, very minimal with basic apps, no playstore or other bloatware, i installed after flashing cutomized gaps based on what i need, prefer performance over quality, what's matter is the full app control and what the OS load, i hate bloatware and useless stuff that i never use, this is why i prefer custom roms instead of the pre-installed os+apps, and lastly is also mandatory the basic dark theme because i hate the white background.
From the roms released here this seems to work good for me:
[ROM][12][gauguin] The Baolong24 AOSP Project | Mi 10T Lite / Mi 10i / Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
* Your warranty is now void. * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this...
forum.xda-developers.com
But if you know something better close to my tastes more advices are welcome. Do not have the phone yet, i will buy it at the end of this month.

Buy a POCO F 3

NOSS8 said:
Buy a POCO F 3
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Xiaomi Poco F3? Surely the hardware is good, 870G, but is also more expensive (around 300 eur).
Before this one was looking for the Realme 8 Pro, is a 8+128 (do not care about 5G, 4G is more than enought), is this model good? From the reviews, this phone is very balanced.
In the end point to Xiaomi 10T Lite just because i found it at a 220 eur.

kd276 said:
Xiaomi Poco F3? Surely the hardware is good, 870G, but is also more expensive (around 300 eur).
Before this one was looking for the Realme 8 Pro, is a 8+128 (do not care about 5G, 4G is more than enought), is this model good? From the reviews, this phone is very balanced.
In the end point to Xiaomi 10T Lite just because i found it at a 220 eur.
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poco f3 /290 281 on Chinese siteunsure
and it will surely go down

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poco f3 /290 on Chinese siteunsure
and it will surely go down
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You think i need to wait the price go down? 300 eur is no joke indeed, but for my purpose is better than the 10T Lite?
I mean, i don't care about playing games or download apps from playstore, i used always APK offline apps, for everything else i use the phone just for basic operations, like callings, e-mail, sms, mms, internet (telegram, rumble,etc...), streaming videos, camera to record videos and photos, nothing more, so a goodly hardware is wasted.
Guess a 750G 6+128Gb is more then enought.
My actual Nexus 4 (2+12Gb) still good but it do not support ethernet connection, storage is limited, the battery is very crap and the camera for photos and video is bad too. Time to upgrade after almost a decade.
ps: Choose the 10T Lite over the 11 Lite because 11 Lite have more weak hardware (732G), is more expensive and i can't unlock the bootloader yet.

I use Sakura with Taleswaves Kerenel not rooted , I loved this rom, and just hope that they will work on it , not stop after one or two updates.
I try all roms from here , but Sakura have nice UI ..

tze_vitamin said:
I use Sakura with Taleswaves Kerenel not rooted , I loved this rom, and just hope that they will work on it , not stop after one or two updates.
I try all roms from here , but Sakura have nice UI ..
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This one?
[ROM][11] Project Sakura [gauguin] Mi 10i 5G/ Mi 10T Lite/ Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G [OFFICIAL]
Project Sakura is a custom ROM based on Lineage OS, It tries to remain true to it while also providing some more functionality and UI changes. Its sole purpose is to provide a platform which is powered by Lineage and is more customisable than...
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Read over there it have many bugs reported, they fixed all of them and is now stable with the last releases?
Regarding the installation of a different kernel, is just the same automatic procedure via twrp (go into recovery, press install and choose the image file), this is correct? Never installed a different kernel before, neither under my N4.
Thank you.

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This one?
[ROM][11] Project Sakura [gauguin] Mi 10i 5G/ Mi 10T Lite/ Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G [OFFICIAL]
Project Sakura is a custom ROM based on Lineage OS, It tries to remain true to it while also providing some more functionality and UI changes. Its sole purpose is to provide a platform which is powered by Lineage and is more customisable than...
forum.xda-developers.com
Read over there it have many bugs reported, they fixed all of them and is now stable with the last releases?
Regarding the installation of a different kernel, is just the same automatic procedure via twrp (go into recovery, press install and choose the image file), this is correct? Never installed a different kernel before, neither under my N4.
Thank you.
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Yes, I just download new version of kernel , put one as card , go to Ofox, I use it instead of twrp and flash. It is on zip file. Also and ROMs it is in zip file. Don't unpack nothing, that's how you download them that's also flash.
I change my ROM for baloong24. Clean AOSP, very fast , very smooth.. amazing. This is the fastest ROM of all..

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Yes, I just download new version of kernel , put one as card , go to Ofox, I use it instead of twrp and flash. It is on zip file. Also and ROMs it is in zip file. Don't unpack nothing, that's how you download them that's also flash.
I change my ROM for baloong24. Clean AOSP, very fast , very smooth.. amazing. This is the fastest ROM of all..
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Thanks you for the advice, then i will try Sakura + Taleswaves when my phone arrive.
This Sakura theme have dark mode right? Hate white backgrounds.

Yes have dArk mode. And 3o to 120 fresh rate

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Yes have dArk mode. And 3o to 120 fresh rate
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Thank you for all the info and tips, very helpfull. <3

kd276 said:
Thank you for all the info and tips, very helpfull. <3
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Np , hit thanks button
And if you need help while you flashing free to ask.

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Np , hit thanks button
And if you need help while you flashing free to ask.
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Yes, when i'll do the procedure if i encounter some issues i will surely ask here. Thank you.

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Np , hit thanks button
And if you need help while you flashing free to ask.
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Sorry to bother, read on Sakura faqs:
FLASHING PROJECT SAKURA​After you have downloaded all the needed files, you can proceed with the flashing process. Boot your device into recovery mode and go to advanced wipe after that wipe dalvik, cache, system, vendor and data.
Once you have wiped, flash the required firmware/ vendor zips and the flashable ROM zip. Then reboot to system and enjoy a clean Android experience.
Note: ProjectSakura provides three types of builds GAPPS, VANILLA and MICROG. You may or maynot need to flash a separate GAPPS package depending on the type of the build; maintainer is releasing.
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Following your guide above, once unlock the bootloader and installed twrp, and wipe dalvik, cache, vendor and data, i'm a bit lost about installing firmware and vendor zips, you do not mention above about these modules, are these necessary before installing the Sakura Rom?
I found them here:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
On this website there are 3 downloads fro the 10T lite, firmware, vendor and MIUI:
1) Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G/Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i gauguin stable V12.0.2.0.RJSEUXM 11.0 Europe Download 2021-05-27
2) Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G/Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i stable V12.0.1.0.QJSEUXM Europe GitHub | SF 1.3 GB 2020-10-0
Need to install these two files (discarding the MIUI) via twrp before or i can flash directly the Sakura rom?
Read here on xda that majority of last custom roms have already inside these two modules when flashing a phone, but i'm confused since the installation guide mention that i need to do this myself.
Thanks.