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I just order Mi 5S yesterday from AliExpress. I Asked them to not flash any custom ROM and keep stock. Seller confirmed but I'm still a bit suspicious they may flash custom ROM. Is/are there any way/s to confirm that one has stock or custom ROM installed on the device?
literadesign said:
I just order Mi 5S yesterday from AliExpress. I Asked them to not flash any custom ROM and keep stock. Seller confirmed but I'm still a bit suspicious they may flash custom ROM. Is/are there any way/s to confirm that one has stock or custom ROM installed on the device?
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Simple. Once you get your device, check which version is installed by going into Settings / About Phone.
Then simply check http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=314&mobile=no and compare. If the version installed doesn't match the ones in the link, then it isn't an official rom.
dgrasley said:
Simple. Once you get your device, check which version is installed by going into Settings / About Phone.
Then simply check http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=314&mobile=no and compare. If the version installed doesn't match the ones in the link, then it isn't an official rom.
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Is it truly that easy. Couldn't one create a ROM that would have the same version signature?
literadesign said:
Is it truly that easy. Couldn't one create a ROM that would have the same version signature?
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I'm pretty sure you can, so it's safer to flash an original ROM package from miui if buying from 3rd party vendors, they might install mal/spyware
literadesign said:
I just order Mi 5S yesterday from AliExpress. I Asked them to not flash any custom ROM and keep stock. Seller confirmed but I'm still a bit suspicious they may flash custom ROM. Is/are there any way/s to confirm that one has stock or custom ROM installed on the device?
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literadesign said:
Is it truly that easy. Couldn't one create a ROM that would have the same version signature?
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Well, it's that easy to check which version you have and if that version number is official or not.
If you are that concerned about it, flash an official version.
You can check if your bootloader is unlocked. If it is, you got a custom one. If it isn't, you have an official rom, or they were able to change it in the production of the phone itself (as the bootloader only allows correctly signed roms).
patoberli said:
You can check if your bootloader is unlocked. If it is, you got a custom one. If it isn't, you have an official rom, or they were able to change it in the production of the phone itself (as the bootloader only allows correctly signed roms).
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how can one check whether the bootloader is locked?
If you have ADB experience, this is the command:
fastboot oem device-info
Source and complete manual:
http://en.miui.com/thread-279195-1-1.html
patoberli said:
You can check if your bootloader is unlocked. If it is, you got a custom one. If it isn't, you have an official rom, or they were able to change it in the production of the phone itself (as the bootloader only allows correctly signed roms).
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This is not true. They can also flash a Shop-ROM with EDL flashing mode. I also have a custom ROM on my mi 5s (8.0.10.0.0, with google play and many languages) and bootloader was locked.
If you have original ROM you will only have chinese and english language. Also there should be no google software at all (no google play, no google services). If it is so, and you have version "8.0.10.0(MAGCNDH)" then it shhould be original firmware from Xiaomi.
Oh wow, didn't know that they can do this.
So my phone came with this version:
MIUI 8.0.15.0(MAGCNDI)
Android version 6.0.1 MXB48T
Interesting enough this version isn't on the miui.com for download... Is it legit or not?
Mine has the same version, opened this thread: http://en.miui.com/thread-417953-1-1.html
You might also want to add a picture there
patoberli said:
Mine has the same version, opened this thread: http://en.miui.com/thread-417953-1-1.html
You might also want to add a picture there
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I did.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Great thanks. So far it looks like it's an official factory ROM, at least mine looks like it was never tampered with. Let's wait and see what their forum admins think of this. You also don't get the OTA to 8.0.17.0?
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Great thanks. So far it looks like it's an official factory ROM, at least mine looks like it was never tampered with. Let's wait and see what their forum admins think of this. You also don't get the OTA to 8.0.17.0?
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I already flashed the 6.11.10 developer ROM because you apparently need dev ROM to unlock. Now waiting for my permission to unlock from Xiaomi Gods. Is it likely to get denied or granted?
I think it's always granted, but it can take up to 10 days.
Could you do me a favor, can you test if Pokemon Go runs on your mobile now?
Also can you check if this app gives you a Pass or Fail?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scottyab.safetynet.sample&hl=en
This checks if your mobile is still SafetyNet conform, which means all apps, even banking ones, should start.
patoberli said:
Great thanks. So far it looks like it's an official factory ROM, at least mine looks like it was never tampered with. Let's wait and see what their forum admins think of this. You also don't get the OTA to 8.0.17.0?
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Maybe a question for those that have used MIUI for a longer time... The 8.0.15.0 version had monochromatic icons in settings menu, but when I flashed latest official Dev ROM 6.11.10, those icons are now coloured. So if icons used to be monochromatic up until some past version, than this supposedly newest version 8.0.15.0 can't be future unless Xiaomi decided for whatever reason to go from mono, to colours and back to mono icons.
literadesign said:
I already flashed the 6.11.10 developer ROM because you apparently need dev ROM to unlock. Now waiting for my permission to unlock from Xiaomi Gods. Is it likely to get denied or granted?
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My phone came with the box unsealed and a fake ROM installed which I wasn't very happy about. I applied for unlocking the first day I got the phone and about 15minutes after submitting, received approval to unlock! The reason I stated was to flash an official ROM as I was unhappy with the vendor ROM.
I had read somewhere that others were successful unlocking without a developer ROM and after initial difficulties getting to 50% before failing, read another post on the Miui forums about the need to do a factory reset and then immediately sign in to your Miui account accepting all options for sync, Mi Cloud, backup etc. I did this and sure enough, the process completed and the bootloader was unlocked!
Hey I am getting this error Current Account Cannot unlock this device everytime i try to unlock my Redmi 5A. I have tried every method mentioned on internet but still the same result. I contacted customer care and they said they had no solution. Someone please help me. Any method will do. I just want to unlock my phone at all costs. I'm even willing to pay for unlocking my device's bootloader. For the love of god someone plz help cause I'm at my wit's end now.
P.S. Don't try to tell me to follow method by @xcaanz because i dont know low lev prog language and there is no clear tutorial for that.
Device Specs: Redmi 5A -2, 16. Current Rom- MIUI 10 beta( 8.9.20) but i've tried to unlock on MIUI global stable 9.5 as well as 9.6.
I'm sorry it's xaacnz not xcaanz.
You have to register your xiaomi account for unlocking at http://en.miui.com/unlock/. The error you are getting means you are not registered.
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You have to register your xiaomi account for unlocking at http://en.miui.com/unlock/. The error you are getting means you are not registered.
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I have already done that. No matter what i try i get the same error.
just stupid questions... i have read all of your posts and see you have read everything and tried everything. but its not absolutely clear... did you receive SMS confirmation? did you click on Find device and located your phone? did you solve the previous error 86012 cannot bind account? did you check the driver is shown as Xiaomi Corp? have you tried another usb cable or switched the port? tried with older version of Mi unlock tool? Developer options OEM unlocking box still greyed out at any time?
(just answer with yes, yes, yes)
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just some google results.. some of this (more ore less) claims there is a waiting period (hours .. days ..) which will increase.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3565459
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3608650
http://en.miui.com/thread-1394024-1-1.html
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-fix-couldnt-verify-device-error-during-bootloader-unlock-process
https://www.allaboutxiaomi.com/unlock-bootloader-redmi-xiaomi-device
aIecxs said:
just stupid questions... i have read all of your posts and see you have read everything and tried everything. but its not absolutely clear... did you receive SMS confirmation? did you click on Find device and located your phone? did you solve the previous error 86012 cannot bind account? did you check the driver is shown as Xiaomi Corp? have you tried another usb cable or switched the port? tried with older version of Mi unlock tool? Developer options OEM unlocking box still greyed out at any time?
(just answer with yes, yes, yes)
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just some google results.. some of this (more ore less) claims there is a waiting period (hours .. days ..) which will increase.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3565459
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3608650
http://en.miui.com/thread-1394024-1-1.html
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-fix-couldnt-verify-device-error-during-bootloader-unlock-process
https://www.allaboutxiaomi.com/unlock-bootloader-redmi-xiaomi-device
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First- The process to apply is now simplified, so we no longer have to give a reason for unlocking on mi.com/unlock and it doesn't send u an SMS confirmation now. U just get the waiting time on mi unlock tool. Here is the thread-
http://en.miui.com/thread-246705-1-1.html
I get directed to download page directly after filling in my login credentials.
Yes, i clicked on find device and my device was located.
As for the error 86012, i have tried Plex VPN and many other VPNs and set the server to Hong Kong/ China but it did not work. Later i read on XDA that u can unlock even with error 86012.
Yes indeed. Checked that just now and the driver is shown as Xiaomi Corp.
No, I haven't tried another USB cable.
When i try with older version of Xiaomi unlock i can not login as it gives network error everytime.
No OEM unlock is not greyed out.
Hope u can help me now.
Thank you for this information, this link is the most useful from all the stuff i have read so far. Didn't know that no sms confirmation is required.
So, what happens if you enable OEM unlocking in Developer Options and then unlock in fastboot mode?
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
aIecxs said:
Thank you for this information, this link is the most useful from all the stuff i have read so far. Didn't know that no sms confirmation is required.
So, what happens if you enable OEM unlocking in Developer Options and then unlock in fastboot mode?
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
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I'll give it a shot but i have read that it gives some sort of error.
Anyways thnx for ur time
In your Link, they mentioned a logfile /sdcard/MIUI/debug_log/*.zip, can you share this? see ...
Steps to reproduce the error: iv. Once the error message is shown, head towards dialer and dial *#*#284#*#*
Found a comment on this Video, maybe thats the reason for not working?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4JhUbZ_LQ
"You need the original firmware that your phone is supposed to be shipped with to unlock the bootloader. If your device is a Chinese model it needs the China ROM, if it's the Global model it needs the Global ROM." (ChinaMobileMag)
aIecxs said:
Found a comment on this Video, maybe thats the reason for not working?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4JhUbZ_LQ
"You need the original firmware that your phone is supposed to be shipped with to unlock the bootloader. If your device is a Chinese model it needs the China ROM, if it's the Global model it needs the Global ROM." (ChinaMobileMag)
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My device is global version and i have MIUI 10 Global dev at present but I also tried unlocking at MIUI 9.5 which is the version Riva was shipped with. The result was still the same. Seriously idk what to do anymore. And yeah regarding that bug report, i gave not tried unlocking after i got the error Couldn't verify. I'll try once again to check if i'm getting some other error this time on unlock tool. But at present i don't have my Laptop so it might take a day or two. If u need the bug reoprt sooner do tell me. I'll upload it right away( I guess there's no point clinging to a small ray of hope now). Anyways thanks mate!!
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In your Link, they mentioned a logfile /sdcard/MIUI/debug_log/*.zip, can you share this? see ...
Steps to reproduce the error: iv. Once the error message is shown, head towards dialer and dial *#*#284#*#*
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Here's the bug report. I tried using command fastboot oem unlock again but it didn't work.
the logfile says CloudDeviceStatus stateCode 200 "ok" which means it has a successful connection to server, but then gives error device not found code 86012 description "设备不存在".
this may have different reasons (but i am not that expert):
a) the data on server is deleted - server fault?
b) access denied - account fault?
c) the device-id (or whatever they submit) election is empty or invalid - rom issue?
d) account is not binded to device?
Is this phone brand-new, do you still remember all accounts used from this device? Log-in to every single account and delete all binded devices, then use the very first account only. For my understanding only one account can be granted permission. Just try over and over again after 15 days - sorry i can not help
aIecxs said:
the logfile says CloudDeviceStatus stateCode 200 "ok" which means it has a successful connection to server, but then gives error device not found code 86012 description "设备不存在".
this may have different reasons (but i am not that expert):
a) the data on server is deleted - server fault?
b) access denied - account fault?
c) the device-id (or whatever they submit) election is empty or invalid - rom issue?
d) account is not binded to device?
Is this phone brand-new, do you still remember all accounts used from this device? Log-in to every single account and delete all binded devices, then use the very first account only. For my understanding only one account can be granted permission. Just try over and over again after 15 days - sorry i can not help
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Bought the phone in August 2018. The account that im trying to unlock with is the acc. I created in this phone.
Thnx mate for ur help. I can not thank u enough for what u have done. Prior to this also i had created threads in MI community, asked for help in via posts in XDA thread but no one gave a damn about my problem. Thnx again for at least digging this deep in the problem.
You can send a email to customer support with subject unlocking: 设备不存在 and attach the filtered log file from my post - or even post this error again. You are clearly not the only one, this is a common problem. You can search in chinese forums, too. Please keep this thread updated, it will be helpful for others. I am facing this problem too, my son has Redmi 5a and i failed unlocking bootloader so the phone never was rooted, therefore has no TWRP and in case the screen will brake i don't know how to rescue data... at the moment for him best solution is "never touch a running system" and @xaacnz 's method is high risk for bricking we should better not try with daily driver
edit: post it on youtube channel too, or send a private message with invitation to your xda thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiciDJfzlB8
aIecxs said:
You can send a email to customer support with subject unlocking: 设备不存在 and attach the filtered log file from my post - or even post this error again. You are clearly not the only one, this is a common problem. You can search in chinese forums, too. Please keep this thread updated, it will be helpful for others. I am facing this problem too, my son has Redmi 5a and i failed unlocking bootloader so the phone never was rooted, therefore has no TWRP and in case the screen will brake i don't know how to rescue data... at the moment for him best solution is "never touch a running system" and @xaacnz 's method is high risk for bricking we should better not try with daily driver
edit: post it on youtube channel too, or send a private message with invitation to your xda thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiciDJfzlB8
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Ok I will. Btw bout that yt channel, I just have to add a comment right? I'll create another thread on Mi forums about this problem. It really sucks not being able to unlock bootloader. TBH the only reason i bought this phone was because on searching the forums I found that this was the only device in my budget that had this many cusroms and other mods. I really am disappointed at how it turned out.
Hope we can find a solution soon!
aIecxs said:
Found a comment on this Video, maybe thats the reason for not working?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4JhUbZ_LQ
"You need the original firmware that your phone is supposed to be shipped with to unlock the bootloader. If your device is a Chinese model it needs the China ROM, if it's the Global model it needs the Global ROM." (ChinaMobileMag)
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"avoid flashing any firmware or any MIUI ROM which is older than what you're using now otherwise you'll brick your device"
[FAQ][Anti-Rollback] All your questions are answered here
aIecxs said:
"avoid flashing any firmware or any MIUI ROM which is older than what you're using now otherwise you'll brick your device"
[FAQ][Anti-Rollback] All your questions are answered here
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Anti rollback is not related to this error. But i have tried with latest version of MIUI beta -8.9.20. It did not work. Also tried it on the latest global stable. Still no result.
Just heard that Riva has started receiving Oreo in china devepoper which means it will come to global very soon. I can only hope that this issue of "Current........this device" gets resolved after this major update. Fingers crossed.:fingers-crossed:
adityam0338 said:
Just heard that Riva has started receiving Oreo in china devepoper which means it will come to global very soon. I can only hope that this issue of "Current........this device" gets resolved after this major update. Fingers crossed.:fingers-crossed:
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I strongly believe that you need to wait for a month at least before you can unlock your Redmi 5A again(unless you have done something that Xiaomi decided to lock it for good). I accidentally locked my bootloader after doing a"flash and lock" on the MIUI DEV rom, then unlocked 2nd time after 32+ days, while on the DEV Rom
hi,
A70 is now widely sold, i try to buy one soonest but just waiting for root and twrp. it is still empty here on xda...
i found a link show how to root and install
https://myphoneupdate.com/samsung-galaxy-a70-twrp-recovery/
can i ask if some one already tried as above? looks like a copy method for all kind of phones ...
tks.
Most likely fake, the article was published a month ago. A70 only got released on 26th March.
I would definitely wait until someone posts a technique here; I tend to trust the experts here, but not so much everywhere else on the internet. I would prefer to wait a few weeks and put with an unrooted device, rather than possibly end up with a bricked (or hijacked) device.
Andre
ok i will wait...
it was like this, waited for s10+, came twrp but didnot like camera hole and waiting for A70, then waiting for twrp, then oneplus7pro release, then wait a bit for its twrp, till then note 10 pro comes soon, then wait for twrp of it....
and after 2+ year still using note8 LOL
amk said:
hi,
A70 is now widely sold, i try to buy one soonest but just waiting for root and twrp. it is still empty here on xda...
i found a link show how to root and install
https://myphoneupdate.com/samsung-galaxy-a70-twrp-recovery/
can i ask if some one already tried as above? looks like a copy method for all kind of phones ...
tks.
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First thing I tried ofcourse, rooting the A70, but... follow the steps in the manual yourself, and you'll see that you get stuck on step 3:
3.) After That Download TWRP Recovery https://twrp.me File On Your PC And Renamed The Downloaded Recovery File Name To twrp.img.
But there is no TWRP Recovery available for the A70
I also tried the A50 manual, but that also fails (stuck on OEM lock). I can install CROM Service, but it crashes.
Captain Beretta said:
First thing I tried ofcourse, rooting the A70, but... follow the steps in the manual yourself, and you'll see that you get stuck on step 3:
3.) After That Download TWRP Recovery https://twrp.me File On Your PC And Renamed The Downloaded Recovery File Name To twrp.img.
But there is no TWRP Recovery available for the A70
I also tried the A50 manual, but that also fails (stuck on OEM lock). I can install CROM Service, but it crashes.
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don't follow some clickbait website's...
wait for a proper and trusted dev to release twrp. the phones has barely hit the market it will take a few weeks (if not months) at least till someone builds an twrp. one think you could provide us with would be some information. is the bootloader unlockable?
In devsettings is a possible to unlock oem. Try this before flashing twrp. If twrp flashed ok, I think need to wipe all data, include internal storage, then flash DM-VERITY, FORCE ENCRYPTION, AND DISC QUOTA DISABLER
zackptg5.com/android.php
I don't try it by myself. But you can try it, if you just buy the phone, and have not important data on it
What about this guide is it worth trying or not really possible? https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
Avicohen21 said:
What about this guide is it worth trying or not really possible? https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
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Need to try
hello everyone I find a good deal on galaxy a70 is anyone succeed in rooting?
celoxocis said:
... is the bootloader unlockable?
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i have opened 2 sealed box of A70 and there was no OEM unlock option in developer mode. then got another with tick to choose. baterry is so good but look like i have touch panel issue. waiting for update and then root, twrp...
amk said:
i have opened 2 sealed box of A70 and there was no OEM unlock option in developer mode.
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Mine (bought direct from Samsung UK) has the OEM Unlock option in the Developer Options menu. Not tried it yet, not really much point until there is a reliable and tested root out there.
Andre
Hey guys manegd to root with this guide https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
Seems to work good I'll notify if I'll notice any bugs. If you have twrp porting guide send me and I'll try to Port. If you want I can open a new thread with more details and upload the AP file I used. BTW I have the Israeli version SM-705FN
Avicohen21 said:
Hey guys manegd to root with this guide https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
Seems to work good I'll notify if I'll notice any bugs. If you have twrp porting guide send me and I'll try to Port. If you want I can open a new thread with more details and upload the AP file I used. BTW I have the Israeli version SM-705FN
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make a topic please
sanakess said:
make a topic please
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Ok when I get home I'll open a thread with detailed explanation of what I did
Samsung account
Hello. My dumbass bought used A70 with samsung account. I can't make a factory reset, because it needs password from old owner account which i don't know. But I have my Google account on that phone and Google find my device enabled. Will I need to enter samsung account information when I make a reset via Google find my device? So when reset is made, phone will be locked only by FRP? And then when I login in my old Google account can i create a new Samsung account or do I need to login in existing that was on that phone first? Sorry for offtopic.
Any news about TWRP? SuperSu or Magisk?
Hello All, still can't find TWRP for sm-a705fn
Can I flash TWRP for another Exynos phone, like Galaxy 9, to my A70 ?
Also, can I still use SuperSu with Pie/A70 ? I failed to root my previous Galaxy Tab8 with custom Pie using SuperSU, had to root with Magisk instead,
it worked just fine, but the link to topjohnwu mentioned in previous posts, tells scary things about Samsung/Pie/Magisk -
like, I have to switch between two recoveries... Is that really the case?
I haven't noticed any issue with Tab8/Pie/Magisk, but SuperSu would be still more familiar to me.
used2brick said:
Hello All, still can't find TWRP for sm-a705fn
Can I flash TWRP for another Exynos phone, like Galaxy 9, to my A70 ?
Also, can I still use SuperSu with Pie/A70 ? I failed to root my previous Galaxy Tab8 with custom Pie using SuperSU, had to root with Magisk instead,
it worked just fine, but the link to topjohnwu mentioned in previous posts, tells scary things about Samsung/Pie/Magisk -
like, I have to switch between two recoveries... Is that really the case?
I haven't noticed any issue with Tab8/Pie/Magisk, but SuperSu would be still more familiar to me.
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No, you can't use twrp for a different device, and don't use SuperSU neither. It was sold by chainfire to a Chinese company years ago and have been basically abandoned since 2017. I'm pretty sure Magisk is the better choice on any device running android 5 - 9.
Sent from my motorola one vision
Hello,
The problem with the post you mentioned is that there is no valid twrp attached. And I noticed that only Odin detects the fastboot mode of this device. If you enable USB debugging let's say, the command "adb devices" will detect the device and list it; whereas, if you reboot it to bootloader mode(fastboot), the command fastboot devices doesn't detect the phone. So in fastboot mode, only Odin will detect the device. Meaning, that the post of fake and not tested.
Regards,
Wael
amk said:
i have opened 2 sealed box of A70 and there was no OEM unlock option in developer mode. then got another with tick to choose. baterry is so good but look like i have touch panel issue. waiting for update and then root, twrp...
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That's weird. I do have the Bootloader unlock option in the developer settings and can do/undo it just fine. Looks like Samsung is using different Firmware versions on the A70?
Just got a Redmi Note 8 Pro with Global ROM and discovered that call recording won't work due to Google/Android Pie limitations.
After some searching, I found (on this forum) that the Indonesia ROM supports call recording on this phone.
Here are my questions:
1. Will burning a different ROM affect my warranty?
2. Will I lose any functionality by switching from Global to Indonesia ROM, and if so, what? Specifically, will NFC functionality be affected?
3. If I ever do a factory reset, will the phone revert to Global ROM?
4. I found the Indonesia ROM files here. There are three files called Recovery, OTA, and Fastboot. Do I need them all? If so, do they need to be burned in any specific order?
5. Where can I find complete instructions for burning the Indonesia ROM? I am new to Xiaomi, and the last time I burned a ROM to a phone was 5 years ago (Samsung); I don't remember anything, so I'd like instructions that assume nothing and don't skip any steps (instructions for intelligent dummies). I found these instructions for installing TWRP, but there's nothing about what to do next, and there's a list of pre-requisites with no explanations (Unlocked Bootloader, Phone Drivers, ADB and Fastboot Drivers), making the instructions insufficient for a noob like me.
Thanks much.
yossidme said:
Just got a Redmi Note 8 Pro with Global ROM and discovered that call recording won't work due to Google/Android Pie limitations.
After some searching, I found (on this forum) that the Indonesia ROM supports call recording on this phone.
Here are my questions:
1. Will burning a different ROM affect my warranty?
2. Will I lose any functionality by switching from Global to Indonesia ROM, and if so, what? Specifically, will NFC functionality be affected?
3. If I ever do a factory reset, will the phone revert to Global ROM?
4. I found the Indonesia ROM files here. There are three files called Recovery, OTA, and Fastboot. Do I need them all? If so, do they need to be burned in any specific order?
5. Where can I find complete instructions for burning the Indonesia ROM? I am new to Xiaomi, and the last time I burned a ROM to a phone was 5 years ago (Samsung); I don't remember anything, so I'd like instructions that assume nothing and don't skip any steps (instructions for intelligent dummies). I found these instructions for installing TWRP, but there's nothing about what to do next, and there's a list of pre-requisites with no explanations (Unlocked Bootloader, Phone Drivers, ADB and Fastboot Drivers), making the instructions insufficient for a noob like me.
Thanks much.
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Hey,
Before going any further you first need to make sure what region is your phone. Is it a Chinese phone (bought from AliExpress for example) or a real Global phone (bought from a local store/official retail). Because you could very well own a Chinese phone shipped with a Global Rom flashed on it and this could result in some problems for you in terms of what you can do with it and how you can do it.
If you bought/received a phone with already unlocked bootloader, you should return it.
Unlocking bootloader should only be done by you when you need it.
1. Technically unlocking bootloader, ESSENTIAL step prior flashing anything, void your warranty.
However and that's what is interesting, if at some point you decide to flash back your original region rom (here Global) and lock back bootloader, none will know but Xiaomi servers you once unlocked this device certainly not a local reseller. So in term of warranty you should be safe, that is of course unless you brick your phone doing stuff you were not supposed to do with a locked bootloader if you are following.
2. If not mistaking, I think you loose NFC. Indian phones for sure do not have NFC at all, for their version, the chip was replaced with a 2nd SIM card tray (not shared). Not sure if you read the functionality afterward using rooted tricks.
3. No that does not work this way. When you are running a Rom, any version, if you factory reset that room, you just return to installation screen of that given Rom.
To return to Global Rom, you will need to reflash that Global Rom using the same method you did successfully flashing the Indonesian Rom (or any other rom) for example.
Would be wise to first download the exact version of the Rom you are currently using on your phone for archives purpose (BURN IT on good quality medias!) to revert back to it when/if needed. You can also archives OTA updates of that version you may not have taken yet to apply them manually if you ever revert back to that Global Rom and want to.
4. Different versions depends on what you are doing. In your case Fastboot version is what you need at the moment. You can find all different kind of versions of Roms for your RN8PRO on that site
As for the way to flash them, order and everything, you will need to look for guides online,
I dont think any order matters, just make sure to flash them all before rebooting disconnecting device. But if you are unsure of what you are doing, you'd be probably best using a tool such as MiFlash.
5. Here you can find one from the MIUI community website guiding you through the use of MiFlash to flash a stock Rom on your device.
Just note you do not have to use any tools to flash the .images of all partitions, you can easily doing it from command line using fastboot flash command one after an other.
Also note that installing TWRP is usually not needed to flash stock Roms (unlike flashing custom roms). Trying to mess up with the recovery partition is actually what seem to brick most of the devices.
However please note UNLOCKING your BOOTLOADER is MENDATORY.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
doesnt matter if you switch to any rom variant .i have switched mine to indonesian ,europe and indian and alll worked fine execpt indian version felt a bit laggy .just download the fastboot version of the rom and flash it through mi flash tool xiaomiflash .your bootloader needs to be unlocked and dont forget to check cleann all button in mi flash and dont check clean and lock
I have got global version and changed imei with unlocked bootloader. Can i flash indonesian rom without lose f my imei?
Thanks in advance for your answers
Muad.Dib,
Thanks for your detailed reply.
If I understand correctly, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty just the same as rooting the phone, so if all I want is to get call recording, I may as well just root the phone and save the bother of flashing a different ROM.
Does that make sense to you, or do you see any advantage to flashing a different stock ROM instead of just rooting the phone? From past experience I've seen that rooting has additional benefits anyway.
BTW, I bought my phone on Banggood. It was advertised as Global ROM, and that appears to be what it has. As soon as I turned the phone on it updated to MIUI Global 11.0.2.1; I don't know what version it was before the update.
Muad.Dib said:
Hey,
Before going any further you first need to make sure what region is your phone. Is it a Chinese phone (bought from AliExpress for example) or a real Global phone (bought from a local store/official retail). Because you could very well own a Chinese phone shipped with a Global Rom flashed on it and this could result in some problems for you in terms of what you can do with it and how you can do it.
If you bought/received a phone with already unlocked bootloader, you should return it.
Unlocking bootloader should only be done by you when you need it.
1. Technically unlocking bootloader, ESSENTIAL step prior flashing anything, void your warranty.
However and that's what is interesting, if at some point you decide to flash back your original region rom (here Global) and lock back bootloader, none will know but Xiaomi servers you once unlocked this device certainly not a local reseller. So in term of warranty you should be safe, that is of course unless you brick your phone doing stuff you were not supposed to do with a locked bootloader if you are following.
2. If not mistaking, I think you loose NFC. Indian phones for sure do not have NFC at all, for their version, the chip was replaced with a 2nd SIM card tray (not shared). Not sure if you read the functionality afterward using rooted tricks.
3. No that does not work this way. When you are running a Rom, any version, if you factory reset that room, you just return to installation screen of that given Rom.
To return to Global Rom, you will need to reflash that Global Rom using the same method you did successfully flashing the Indonesian Rom (or any other rom) for example.
Would be wise to first download the exact version of the Rom you are currently using on your phone for archives purpose (BURN IT on good quality medias!) to revert back to it when/if needed. You can also archives OTA updates of that version you may not have taken yet to apply them manually if you ever revert back to that Global Rom and want to.
4. Different versions depends on what you are doing. In your case Fastboot version is what you need at the moment. You can find all different kind of versions of Roms for your RN8PRO on that site
As for the way to flash them, order and everything, you will need to look for guides online,
I dont think any order matters, just make sure to flash them all before rebooting disconnecting device. But if you are unsure of what you are doing, you'd be probably best using a tool such as MiFlash.
5. Here you can find one from the MIUI community website guiding you through the use of MiFlash to flash a stock Rom on your device.
Just note you do not have to use any tools to flash the .images of all partitions, you can easily doing it from command line using fastboot flash command one after an other.
Also note that installing TWRP is usually not needed to flash stock Roms (unlike flashing custom roms). Trying to mess up with the recovery partition is actually what seem to brick most of the devices.
However please note UNLOCKING your BOOTLOADER is MENDATORY.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
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Did you check if NFC works with Indonesian ROM?
maanni said:
doesnt matter if you switch to any rom variant .i have switched mine to indonesian ,europe and indian and alll worked fine execpt indian version felt a bit laggy .just download the fastboot version of the rom and flash it through mi flash tool xiaomiflash .your bootloader needs to be unlocked and dont forget to check cleann all button in mi flash and dont check clean and lock
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yossidme said:
Muad.Dib,
Thanks for your detailed reply.
If I understand correctly, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty just the same as rooting the phone, so if all I want is to get call recording, I may as well just root the phone and save the bother of flashing a different ROM.
Does that make sense to you, or do you see any advantage to flashing a different stock ROM instead of just rooting the phone? From past experience I've seen that rooting has additional benefits anyway.
BTW, I bought my phone on Banggood. It was advertised as Global ROM, and that appears to be what it has. As soon as I turned the phone on it updated to MIUI Global 11.0.2.1; I don't know what version it was before the update.
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You're welcome, I am happy if I was useful to you in any kind of ways.
Well yes and no. Yes apparently you 'could' achieve call recording when rooted (yet I still fail doing so even if I installed the default MUI apps module I got from Telegram group. The setting to automatic recording is set to on yes, but I dont see recordings in the supposed destination folder nor I can see a simple button to record any voicecall I used to have on older versions of Android. Me failing to make it work - I did not try very hard to be honest - does not mean you cannot find someone who succeeded into doing so in that telegram group for RN8PRO).
That said it would not be a 'native' solution, just a patch/workaround. If it works well great, if not, well...
On an other hand by flashing to a Rom which does support it natively, well you are covered for the use you need.
So the advantage I see (with the included disadvantages) is better support for the function which is not supported for privacy reasons en Glob/EU market.
Does that come at a price?
Probably.
For example are you ready to trade off NFC for native call recording support? That may be a choice you have to make in the end. Again that said, if you root your phone on that new Rom, install NFC drivers manually as root (I see no reasons why that would not be possible after all) you may be able to patch NFC on that other Rom since unlike Indonesians market phone, you do have NFC hardware.
For example, myself, I wish I could have made that kind of bargain/trade off, giving up that NFC feature I have no need for, to get 8GB or Ram + 2x Sims + SD and not an hybrid tray. Unfortunately that's not the kind of trade I could make here in EU unless I would have ordered directly from Amazon.in (assuming that would have been possible) or third party website, but that was not possible for warranty reasons among other things.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
yossidme said:
Did you check if NFC works with Indonesian ROM?
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Yes it does as it is officially available in every variant expect indian variant.
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
Well, I have finally started the process, but got stymied by the Bootloader Unlock tool (Couldn't unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later.). Quite frustrating. I see that a lot of people have this problem and had to try again more than once, waiting a week between attempts.
Is there a workaround or do I just have to wait a week and hope for the best?
Also, assuming all goes well and I eventually manage to unlock the bootloader and flash the Indonesia ROM, do I use the same tool to re-lock the bootloader (in order to restore the security of the phone)?
And if I want to unlock again in the future, will I again possibly get the "wait and try again next week" message, or does that only happen the first time?
Thanks.
Muad.Dib said:
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
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yossidme said:
Well, I have finally started the process, but got stymied by the Bootloader Unlock tool (Couldn't unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later.). Quite frustrating. I see that a lot of people have this problem and had to try again more than once, waiting a week between attempts.
Is there a workaround or do I just have to wait a week and hope for the best?
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No workaround, you just have to wait (and yes I know how freaking frustrating it was for me...). You can even start meditation classes meanwhile it helps
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Also, assuming all goes well and I eventually manage to unlock the bootloader and flash the Indonesia ROM, do I use the same tool to re-lock the bootloader (in order to restore the security of the phone)?
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It depends on what your the flavor of the phone you got. You may want to have a look at that other thread Relock bootloader after flashing ROM Indonesia where we actually covered this exact subject
The good thing about that 7 days wait period is you can gather all the intel you need to be 100% ready when the time come to seriously mess up with things.
So you know, once your bootloader is unlocked, first thing you will want to do BEFORE anything else, is blow off that security which needed Auth Account to unbrick account (ONLY WORKS FOR PIE, ANDROID 9 MIUI VERSION BEWARE).
All information is here: [GUIDE][INFO][PSA] Redmi Note 8 Pro - Megathread
yossidme said:
And if I want to unlock again in the future, will I again possibly get the "wait and try again next week" message, or does that only happen the first time?
Thanks.
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The waiting time is for one time only (THANKS GOD!).
So if you relock, beside having to get your hands on the unlock tool once again and have added the same infos as for the first time in the phone, you will be able to unlock right away.
That's at least a good news
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Muad.Dib said:
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
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My friend,
Would you like be so kind and share that magisk module with others or maybe just indicate the spot where I can get it? I would love to try this out. THX
kamyk70 said:
My friend,
Would you like be so kind and share that magisk module with others or maybe just indicate the spot where I can get it? I would love to try this out. THX
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Yes of course.
It is a module you can find on the Telegram group called "Redmi Note 8 Pro | OFFICIAL".
Like me you will have to go in there even if you do not use Telegram.
Once there and you got the /notes it is called the default apps.
I cannot share it myself here because I am not the developer of that module, as you can understand that's against forums policies.
All I can tell you is it works correctly on EEA MIUI 11.0.2.0.
Good luck!
Hope this helps.
Muad.Dib said:
Yes of course.
It is a module you can find on the Telegram group called "Redmi Note 8 Pro | OFFICIAL".
Like me you will have to go in there even if you do not use Telegram.
Once there and you got the /notes it is called the default apps.
I cannot share it myself here because I am not the developer of that module, as you can understand that's against forums policies.
All I can tell you is it works correctly on EEA MIUI 11.0.2.0.
Good luck!
Hope this helps.
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Thanks man, I got it! ?
I have disovered that there are different NGC protocols and that my Redmi Note 8 Pro does not read NFC cards of some protocols. I'm wondering if it might not be a driver issue. where would I look for NFC drivers?
Thanks
Muad.Dib said:
For example are you ready to trade off NFC for native call recording support? That may be a choice you have to make in the end. Again that said, if you root your phone on that new Rom, install NFC drivers manually as root (I see no reasons why that would not be possible after all) you may be able to patch NFC on that other Rom since unlike Indonesians market phone, you do have NFC hardware.
Regards,
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kamyk70 said:
Thanks man, I got it!
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You are much welcome, glad I could help
Regards
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yossidme said:
I have disovered that there are different NGC protocols and that my Redmi Note 8 Pro does not read NFC cards of some protocols. I'm wondering if it might not be a driver issue. where would I look for NFC drivers?
Thanks
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Sadly I have no idea. I think you should make a new thread about this to get more visibility and probably more answers from people who actually knows the answer.
Hope this help.
Regards.
Muad.Dib said:
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
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Hi can you share more details???IS IT SAFE?? I want miui message and call apps not Google's one... How can i have them without changing ROM to Indonesian??? Now i have global ROM.
yossidme said:
Did you check if NFC works with Indonesian ROM?
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yup it is working perfectly fine on indonesian rom as i am still using it
Alisoofi said:
Hi can you share more details???IS IT SAFE?? I want miui message and call apps not Google's one... How can i have them without changing ROM to Indonesian??? Now i have global ROM.
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Hey,
Sorry was AFK for a while. In case you still need answer, going to reply just in case.
Well there is not much to add, you simply install the module from within Magisk once it installed, you reboot, and it works out of the box, you go in the settings and you set it as you like.
Good luck!
Do i need to root before installing it ?
Do i need to root before installing it ?
Hi there,
I'm in contact with google support to add a visa card to Google Pay. After several issues finally sorted, I have now a message saying I can not add a card because my phone is altered.
Is the fact that my phone is unlocked won't allow me to use Google Pay / NFC feature?
Thx guys
I managed to make work my banking app and Google Pay with these steps:
1. Enable Magisk hide + enable hide for Google Pay and Google Play services
2. Repackage Magisk Manager app (you will need to enable installation of apps from USB source in system developer settings)
3. Force basic Safetynet test by installing MagiskHide Props Config and selecting Mi 10T pro as a phone model (as a bonus, AR will work too)
Reboot phone and it should work now.
Hummm... after some research, it looks like this method won't work for a long time. Can I unlock my device for the time being? It's unclear how I can do it...
air0ne said:
Hummm... after some research, it looks like this method won't work for a long time. Can I unroot my device for the time being? It's unclear how I can do it...
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Maybe it will, maybe it won't.. There is a secondary method involving modification of Google Pay sql database which might work for a longer time.
Anyway, to unroot your phone and to pass safetynet you'll need to reflash whole ROM and lock the bootloader (make sure that phone is working before locking).
My Google Pay NFC visa was working after passing safetynet on magisk but stopped working today. Tried to unroot but still got the same error.
I didn't update the app at all so I'm guessing on the server side they did some changes to detect for root / custom rom /unlocked bootloader or something.
Now I'm gonna re-root since removing it didn't helped. Lol
Is a factory reset will do?
ogichi said:
My Google Pay NFC visa was working after passing safetynet on magisk but stopped working today. Tried to unroot but still got the same error.
I didn't update the app at all so I'm guessing on the server side they did some changes to detect for root / custom rom /unlocked bootloader or something.
Now I'm gonna re-root since removing it didn't helped. Lol
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Safetynet will fail with unlocked bootloader, you need either unlocked bootloader + Magisk hide + basic Safetynet test (can be forced with using for example Mi 10T pro as a phone model), or completely stock rom with locked bootloader. Mine Google pay seems to be still working (at least app doesn't complain about anything ).
air0ne said:
Is a factory reset will do?
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No, see above.
Thx for your quick answer _mysiak_
I guess there is no stock rom with locked bootloader available for this device yet
air0ne said:
Thx for your quick answer _mysiak_
I guess there is no stock rom with locked bootloader available for this device yet
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Yes there is. Complete list here, choose the right region and fastboot ROM type. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/gauguin/
_mysiak_ said:
Yes there is. Complete list here, choose the right region and fastboot ROM type. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/gauguin/
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Cool Thx... My device is a "Mi 10T Lite 5G". Is the "Mi 10T Lite Global" includes the 5G version?
air0ne said:
Cool Thx... My device is a "Mi 10T Lite 5G". Is the "Mi 10T Lite Global" includes the 5G version?
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All versions are 5G - check which MIUI version exactly do you have now (settings->about) and then download a ROM for the same region.
_mysiak_ said:
All versions are 5G - check which MIUI version exactly do you have now (settings->about) and then download a ROM for the same region.
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When downloaded, what am I supposed to do? I supposed there is a tutorial somewhere? Sorry to ask. It's been a while since I played with that kind of things :/
Ok I found how to do it. Damn... It's too easy now
Thx again guys
Long story short. After bricking my device (XiaoMiTool V2 hit it hard), I managed to get it back and flash a Fastboot ROM (through XiaoMiFlash).
And Google Pay still say I can not add a Visa Card because my Device is rooted or is altered in a way. I downloaded a root checker and it says I'm not rooted... WTF???
air0ne said:
Long story short. After bricking my device (XiaoMiTool V2 hit it hard), I managed to get it back and flash a Fastboot ROM (through XiaoMiFlash).
And Google Pay still say I can not add a Visa Card because my Device is rooted or is altered in a way. I downloaded a root checker and it says I'm not rooted... WTF???
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1. is your bootloader locked?
2. do you pass Safetynet (check with this app for example https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.freeandroidtools.safetynettest&hl=en&gl=US)?
2. do you happen to have MagiskManager still installed?
_mysiak_ said:
1. is your bootloader locked?
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I flashed a fastboot global ROM. Is it not locked by default? I haven't unlock it afterwards. Is there a way to check? I found only root checker on Google Play
_mysiak_ said:
2. do you pass Safetynet (check with this app for example https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.freeandroidtools.safetynettest&hl=en&gl=US)?
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No, I don't
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2. do you happen to have MagiskManager still installed?
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I never installed it so I doubted it
Crap... should I have used this option when flashing?
"Clean all and lock"
Yes, flash all and lock is the right script. But it's a good point to lock your bootloader only after you are sure that your phone works.
When you are sure that you are with a fresh stock ROM, reboot to fastboot mode and issue command:
" fastboot flashing lock"
Beware, it will erase your data and if you by any chance have modified boot or system partition, you will brick your phone and it must be revived by EDL mode.
_mysiak_ said:
Yes, flash all and lock is the right script. But it's a good point to lock your bootloader only after you are sure that your phone works.
When you are sure that you are with a fresh stock ROM, reboot to fastboot mode and issue command:
" fastboot flashing lock"
Beware, it will erase your data and if you by any chance have modified boot or system partition, you will brick your phone and it must be revived by EDL mode.
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I tried the command but the device says it was not a "known command" so I flashed it again with the right script (I had to remove the antirollback section tho)
I'm restoring at the moment. Will tell you if I can add my VISA soon
So it works but Google Pay is saying that my Bank does not support this feature (Welcome to Canada!)
All of this for... NOTHING °*&(?$?&)
Ah ah ah... At least, I know how to properly flash my device. Thx a lot _mysiak_