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Hey there,
I've got my first HTC device some days ago (-> HTC 10), but coming from a Nexus 5 where things are handled differently, I'm currently quite confused on how all of this works with my HTC 10.
I'd like to apologize in advance if the following questions seem to be stupid or unnecessary, but I'd like to use my device to the fullest and therefore I need your help.
My device is not branded (as far as I can tell) and I've already unlocked it via the steps on htcdev.com + I've installed TWRP + SuperSU (thanks to my previous knowledge with my N5 this was somewhat easy).
Now I got my first OTA update and this is when things got complicated. Several questions popped up and I tried to answer them myself while looking over here, but after reading all those threads I'm even more confused than before :/
My questions are the following:
1) Is there any way to manually update your device with the newest OTA update WITHOUT losing any data? (see question 2)
2) Do I need a microSD card in order to do so? I've seen several YT videos where they did a backup of the current system, but there still was a data wipe after flashing, so why even bother doing a backup at all?
3) My device is unlocked but with S-ON. Do I need S-OFF after all? As far as I can tell I don't need this, but is there any scenario I'd probably need it? (see question 4)
4) I'm thinking about getting a custom rom (Leedroid seems to be pretty decent). Can you recommend any of those custom roms and do I need S-OFF in order to flash them?
5) S-OFF + Locked or S-OFF + Unlocked? What's the difference? Any issues with the warranty?
6) If I do use a custom rom (e.g. Leedroid), is there also a way to update it to further versions without losing any data?
7) Where do I get the latest firmware for manually updating my device? I've already found a thread for it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/stock-stock-collection-recovery-ruu-ota-t3359297), but my current firmware (1.90.401.5) or the one for the OTA update that already popped up (1.95.401.3) isn't listed over there. [EDIT: found my current firmware. Do I need to flash to it in order to do the OTA update?)
8) One last general question: as far as I understand it, unlocking your device is also the same as debranding it? I'm not sure if I'm mixing things up when reading about this. Is there any way to see if my device was branded before I did unlock/root it though?
I'm completely fine with losing my current data if that means that I can set it up my device in such a way that I can avoid any further data wipes when flasing/updating.
I'd be absolutely grateful if someone would answer those questions and help me to understand all of this.
Greetings,
makit_

1) Yes..you can apply the OTA manually, which won't flash the firmware image in the update but you can then find a no-wipe version of the new firmware on xda and flash it. Check out the faq in the twrp thread
2) for flashing firmware packages generally yes its better to have an SD card but I *think* it's possible to do it by issuing fastboot commands
3) s-off is needed if you wanna flash a new firmware I believe
4) you don't need S-off to flash a new ROM that's compatible with your firmware. Leedroid should work for you (this answer can be easily found by checking out each ROM thread and reading the Prerequisites section)
5) yes, most of the time you can "dirty flash" a new version of the same rom on top of the old one without wiping. If any issues pop up, or if it's a new base with large differences, then a wipe is needed. You can usually tell if a wipe is required by checking out what the developer says in the thread when a new updated is posted
6) I'm sure it's in a thread somewhere, you gotta search (I think sneakyghost's thread might have them)! And again you need S-off if you wanna flash firmwares

not an expert but here's my thoughts...
1) Is there any way to manually update your device with the newest OTA update WITHOUT losing any data? (see question 2) Yes. But if you want official update from HTC or your carrier via OTA you should be on stock. If you're on custom ROM, you can always dirty flash. But updating to a newer build, ROM dev sometimes recommend a full wipe
2) Do I need a microSD card in order to do so? I've seen several YT videos where they did a backup of the current system, but there still was a data wipe after flashing, so why even bother doing a backup at all?
SD card is not a requirement but is recommended since a full back-up size is ranging from 5gb-10gb maybe more depending in how many apps you installed. Backup is also recommended so you can always go back/restore your working ROM in case you messed up updating.
3) My device is unlocked but with S-ON. Do I need S-OFF after all? As far as I can tell I don't need this, but is there any scenario I'd probably need it? (see question 4). You need s-off mostly on updating your firmware or converting your device to other carrier or if you want to be unlocked. Right now you can flash any custom roms you like since we do not have a major update yet eg.1.x to 2.x. Once 2.x firmware is released, You can easily flash this firmware. But if you're S-ON, you can only update your firmware via official OTA from your carrier or if @Sneakyghost provide specific firmware for your carrier (matching cid and mid) in this thread else you're stock at 1.x firmware and ROMs that will only work on that specific firmware.
4) I'm thinking about getting a custom rom (Leedroid seems to be pretty decent). Can you recommend any of those custom roms and do I need S-OFF in order to flash them? See my answer in #3
5) S-OFF + Locked or S-OFF + Unlocked? What's the difference? Any issues with the warranty? If you're S-off you can always revert back to S-on and return to stock for warranty purposes.
6) If I do use a custom rom (e.g. Leedroid), is there also a way to update it to further versions without losing any data? Yes. see also #1
7) Where do I get the latest firmware for manually updating my device? I've already found a thread for it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-...u-ota-t3359297), but my current firmware (1.90.401.5) or the one for the OTA update that already popped up (1.95.401.3) isn't listed over there. [EDIT: found my current firmware. Do I need to flash to it in order to do the OTA update?)See @Sneakyghost thread linked in #3. Firmware updating can be done via OTA or via fastboot(firmware zip can be downloaded) or full RUU (updating both ROM and firmware).
8) One last general question: as far as I understand it, unlocking your device is also the same as debranding it? I'm not sure if I'm mixing things up when reading about this. Is there any way to see if my device was branded before I did unlock/root it though? I think you meant sim unlocking here?? Generally, "unlocking" mostly mentioned in xda refers to bootloader

Tarima said:
1) Yes..you can apply the OTA manually, which won't flash the firmware image in the update but you can then find a no-wipe version of the new firmware on xda and flash it. Check out the faq in the twrp thread
2) for flashing firmware packages generally yes its better to have an SD card but I *think* it's possible to do it by issuing fastboot commands
3) s-off is needed if you wanna flash a new firmware I believe
4) you don't need S-off to flash a new ROM that's compatible with your firmware. Leedroid should work for you (this answer can be easily found by checking out each ROM thread and reading the Prerequisites section)
5) yes, most of the time you can "dirty flash" a new version of the same rom on top of the old one without wiping. If any issues pop up, or if it's a new base with large differences, then a wipe is needed. You can usually tell if a wipe is required by checking out what the developer says in the thread when a new updated is posted
6) I'm sure it's in a thread somewhere, you gotta search (I think sneakyghost's thread might have them)! And again you need S-off if you wanna flash firmwares
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Thanks for your response! The numeration is wrong though as I edited my post while you were already typing your answers, but I figured it out nonetheless
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1) Is there any way to manually update your device with the newest OTA update WITHOUT losing any data? (see question 2) Yes. But if you want official update from HTC or your carrier via OTA you should be on stock. If you're on custom ROM, you can always dirty flash. But updating to a newer build, ROM dev sometimes recommend a full wipe
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When using a custom ROM, is it also possible to save your data so you can restore it after the full wipe?
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2) Do I need a microSD card in order to do so? I've seen several YT videos where they did a backup of the current system, but there still was a data wipe after flashing, so why even bother doing a backup at all?
SD card is not a requirement but is recommended since a full back-up size is ranging from 5gb-10gb maybe more depending in how many apps you installed. Backup is also recommended so you can always go back/restore your working ROM in case you messed up updating.
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As far as I can tell, when doing a backup, you dont save your data 'partition' as it is encrypted anyways. Do I assume right that when doing a backup, I cannot restore my data I had before doing the flash?
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3) My device is unlocked but with S-ON. Do I need S-OFF after all? As far as I can tell I don't need this, but is there any scenario I'd probably need it? (see question 4). You need s-off mostly on updating your firmware or converting your device to other carrier or if you want to be unlocked. Right now you can flash any custom roms you like since we do not have a major update yet eg.1.x to 2.x. Once 2.x firmware is released, You can easily flash this firmware. But if you're S-ON, you can only update your firmware via official OTA from your carrier or if @Sneakyghost provide specific firmware for your carrier (matching cid and mid) in this thread else you're stock at 1.x firmware and ROMs that will only work on that specific firmware.
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I've already seen the sunshine thread which is about turning S-OFF. While it is possible to go back to S-ON, it was recommended to let your device stay in S-OFF. Is there a high risk in bricking your device when trying to go back to S-ON?
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4) I'm thinking about getting a custom rom (Leedroid seems to be pretty decent). Can you recommend any of those custom roms and do I need S-OFF in order to flash them? See my answer in #3
5) S-OFF + Locked or S-OFF + Unlocked? What's the difference? Any issues with the warranty? If you're S-off you can always revert back to S-on and return to stock for warranty purposes.
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As far as I know, doing so will void your warranty. Won't they notice if I just revert it myself and then send it in for warranty?
side_flip15 said:
7) Where do I get the latest firmware for manually updating my device? I've already found a thread for it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-...u-ota-t3359297), but my current firmware (1.90.401.5) or the one for the OTA update that already popped up (1.95.401.3) isn't listed over there. [EDIT: found my current firmware. Do I need to flash to it in order to do the OTA update?)See @Sneakyghost thread linked in #3. Firmware updating can be done via OTA or via fastboot(firmware zip can be downloaded) or full RUU (updating both ROM and firmware).
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Sorry this might be a rather dumb question, but I always thought ROM and firmware are the same thing. Or is it that updating my device via OTA is updating my firmware, while installing something like Leedroid is altering my ROM?
Again, thanks for all your responses in advance! You're helping me out a lot!
Greetings,
makit_

When using a custom ROM, is it also possible to save your data so you can restore it after the full wipe?
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its possible but there's possibility that you might have some issue. Not sure though, never done that. I always use titanium backup to restore my apps.
As far as I can tell, when doing a backup, you dont save your data 'partition' as it is encrypted anyways. Do I assume right that when doing a backup, I cannot restore my data I had before doing the flash?
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Data partition can be backed up actually and can be restored.
I've already seen the sunshine thread which is about turning S-OFF. While it is possible to go back to S-ON, it was recommended to let your device stay in S-OFF. Is there a high risk in bricking your device when trying to go back to S-ON?
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Agree. there is no sense in reverting back to s-on unless if it's for warranty purposes.
Is there a high risk in bricking your device when trying to go back to S-ON?
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I would say NO. I never used sunshine to s-off. I am using a hardware s-off and I did not experience any issue going back to s-on.
As far as I know, doing so will void your warranty. Won't they notice if I just revert it myself and then send it in for warranty?
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On the device itself, I don't think so as long as you return it in full stock state. But if I remember correctly HTC dev requires you to provide your imei when requesting for unlock token bin file used to unlock bootloader, So if your unlock you device via HTC dev they have your imei in their record. They know that you already unlocked your device and warranty is void already.
Sorry this might be a rather dumb question, but I always thought ROM and firmware are the same thing
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Take a look at this link. It provides you a complete explanation between ROM and Firmware.
Or is it that updating my device via OTA is updating my firmware, while installing something like Leedroid is altering my ROM?
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Updating via official OTA usually updates ROM and firmware.
Installing a custom rom does not update firmware. Yes, it only alters ROM. But your ROM should always match your firmware at least the first digit of the firmware version (eg. 1.xx). For instance Android N (firmware veraion to be 2.x) arrives and LeeDroid updates its ROM to this, to be able to flash this latest custom rom, your firmware should also be at latest 2.x firmware else it will not boot. In this case, you need to update your firmware either via OTA, Fastboot or RUU.

makit_ said:
Thanks for your response! The numeration is wrong though as I edited my post while you were already typing your answers, but I figured it out nonetheless
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When using a custom ROM, is it also possible to save your data so you can restore it after the full wipe?
As far as I can tell, when doing a backup, you dont save your data 'partition' as it is encrypted anyways. Do I assume right that when doing a backup, I cannot restore my data I had before doing the flash?
I've already seen the sunshine thread which is about turning S-OFF. While it is possible to go back to S-ON, it was recommended to let your device stay in S-OFF. Is there a high risk in bricking your device when trying to go back to S-ON?
As far as I know, doing so will void your warranty. Won't they notice if I just revert it myself and then send it in for warranty?
Sorry this might be a rather dumb question, but I always thought ROM and firmware are the same thing. Or is it that updating my device via OTA is updating my firmware, while installing something like Leedroid is altering my ROM?
Again, thanks for all your responses in advance! You're helping me out a lot!
Greetings,
makit_
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Thats a thing that iam also interested in. Iam also new to htc.
I think with firmware they mean bootloader. But nobody gave me a good answer till now...

side_flip15 said:
its possible but there's possibility that you might have some issue. Not sure though, never done that. I always use titanium backup to restore my apps.
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I know that app by name, but never used it. Will take a look into it
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I would say NO. I never used sunshine to s-off. I am using a hardware s-off and I did not experience any issue going back to s-on.
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Do you mean like this? (found in another forum):
1. First step is to unlock bootloader:
a) If bootloader unlock is turned off on your phone, you need to turn it on first:
- Boot to Android OS and perform initial setup if necessary
- Go to Menu -> Developer settings and tick "Enable OEM unlock"
Run XTC 2 Tool and open "Bootloader unlock" tab, follow instructions to unlock your bootloader.
2. Reboot to download mode, open "HTC 10" tab and install twrp recovery, you can get it here:
[...]
or
[...]
3. Boot to Bootloader, and press "Reboot to recovery".
4. In "HTC 10" tab press "Do S-OFF button".
5. Wait for the process to finish. Done.
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side_flip15 said:
On the device itself, I don't think so as long as you return it in full stock state. But if I remember correctly HTC dev requires you to provide your imei when requesting for unlock token bin file used to unlock bootloader, So if your unlock you device via HTC dev they have your imei in their record. They know that you already unlocked your device and warranty is void already.
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Yeah, I've done it this way. Sucks. But maybe it's not this bad at all. As I'm trying to be safe anyway, I probably only need to make use of the warranty if I'd accidentally drop my device. Those cases are still valid for warranty as far as I can tell (extract from the htcdev.com site: 'Please understand that you will not be able to return your device to the original state and going forward your device may not be held covered under the warranty for all claims resulting from the unlocking of the bootloader.'). Do you also know anything about this?
side_flip15 said:
Take a look at [... ]this link[/URL]. It provides you a complete explanation between ROM and Firmware.
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Thanks, will look into it.
side_flip15 said:
Updating via official OTA usually updates ROM and firmware.
Installing a custom rom does not update firmware. Yes, it only alters ROM. But your ROM should always match your firmware at least the first digit of the firmware version (eg. 1.xx). For instance Android N (firmware veraion to be 2.x) arrives and LeeDroid updates its ROM to this, to be able to flash this latest custom rom, your firmware should also be at latest 2.x firmware else it will not boot. In this case, you need to update your firmware either via OTA, Fastboot or RUU.
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Good to know. So in order to use the latest Leedroid and get rid of that OTA update notification, I should do the following:
1) Go back to stock (flash via RUU)
2) Hardware S-OFF (see above)
3) Flash latest OTA update
4) Custom Recovery again (TWRP) + Root (SuperSU)
5) Install latest Leedroid (have to read about it first, but afaik I have to install the zip of it via TWRP)
6) done
Is this correct or are there any mistakes?
And thanks a ton, you've helped me so much already!
Greetings,
makit_

makit_ said:
1) Is there any way to manually update your device with the newest OTA update WITHOUT losing any data? (see question 2)
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If you are stock with only SU, then this is how I've gone about installing OTAs without wiping data:
1. Download ota (Settings>About>Software Updates) and move downloaded OTA from /data/data/com.htc.updater/files to sd card
2. In TWRP restore stock 'System Image' and 'Boot'
3. Reboot to Downloader
4. Flash stock recovery (fastboot.exe flash recovery xxx.img) --> can use current ota.zip > extract firmware.img from zip (if using 7zip -> rename .zip to .rar to extract fw)
5. Reboot to stock recovery
6. Install OTA in stock recovery
7. Reboot to Downloader
8. Reinstall TWRP (fastboot.exe flash recovery twrpxxx.img)
9. Backup stock 'System Image' and 'Boot'
10. In TWRP reflash SuperSu/Xposed/etc

yankee1390 said:
If you are stock with only SU, then this is how I've gone about installing OTAs without wiping data:
1. Download ota (Settings>About>Software Updates) and move downloaded OTA from /data/data/com.htc.updater/files to sd card
2. In TWRP restore stock 'System Image' and 'Boot'
3. Reboot to Downloader
4. Flash stock recovery (fastboot.exe flash recovery xxx.img) --> can use current ota.zip > extract firmware.img from zip (if using 7zip -> rename .zip to .rar to extract fw)
5. Reboot to stock recovery
6. Install OTA in stock recovery
7. Reboot to Downloader
8. Reinstall TWRP (fastboot.exe flash recovery twrpxxx.img)
9. Backup stock 'System Image' and 'Boot'
10. In TWRP reflash SuperSu/Xposed/etc
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This sounds very convenient and not far too different than what I was used to with my N5. Guess I'll give it a go! Already found a way to disable the HTC lock screen http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/disable-htc-10-lockscreen-t3418108 (which is annoying especially when using a different launcher as the lock screen background is still the one from the stock launcher). Only thing bugging me now is that BoomSound notification, but I guess I can live with that

makit_ said:
This sounds very convenient and not far too different than what I was used to with my N5. Guess I'll give it a go! Already found a way to disable the HTC lock screen http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/disable-htc-10-lockscreen-t3418108 (which is annoying especially when using a different launcher as the lock screen background is still the one from the stock launcher). Only thing bugging me now is that BoomSound notification, but I guess I can live with that
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may look at installing XPosed as they have a module "XNotifications" that lets you hide any type of notification

yankee1390 said:
may look at installing XPosed as they have a module "XNotifications" that lets you hide any type of notification
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Will also look into this. I've used Xposed on my N5 but wasn't sure the HTC 10 is already fully supported (have read something about that, but those threads were already 3-4 months old). Thanks!

So I'm trying to do the step-by-step instructions from yankee1390 because I guess that's the easiest way for me to handle things. Now I've already got my first (and hopefully only) issue with it: I did no backup when I first installed TWRP and before I've rooted my device. So in order to accomplisch step 2) (restore stock system image + boot in TWRP), can I use the files from the RUU provided here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/stock-stock-collection-recovery-ruu-ota-t3359297?
I've found the one matching my current firmware (1.90.401.5), so is it ok if I use those for step 2?
And by the way, I guess I have to do a backup after every OTA update (and before rooting) so I always have the right files for restoring, huh?
Greetings,
makit_
edit: may have found the solution to it Will update once I'm done.

makit_ said:
So I'm trying to do the step-by-step instructions from yankee1390 because I guess that's the easiest way for me to handle things. Now I've already got my first (and hopefully only) issue with it: I did no backup when I first installed TWRP and before I've rooted my device. So in order to accomplisch step 2) (restore stock system image + boot in TWRP), can I use the files from the RUU provided here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/stock-stock-collection-recovery-ruu-ota-t3359297?
I've found the one matching my current firmware (1.90.401.5), so is it ok if I use those for step 2?
And by the way, I guess I have to do a backup after every OTA update (and before rooting) so I always have the right files for restoring, huh?
Greetings,
makit_
edit: may have found the solution to it Will update once I'm done.
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Link didn't work on my app so can't confirm if that will work. However any TWRP stock backup that matches your current version should work. RUUs will wipe your data if you use them.
Definitely good idea to backup after each ota before modifying system partition to make next ota easier. Though usually someone on here can provide a backup if you don't get one.

I know that app by name, but never used it. Will take a look into it
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i suggest you purchase a pro version. It's a really a must-have app
Do you mean like this? (found in another forum):
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Yes. This is the process how to s-off using xtc2clip - A very handy tool that works almost every HTC devices. Support is great too.
Yeah, I've done it this way. Sucks. But maybe it's not this bad at all. As I'm trying to be safe anyway, I probably only need to make use of the warranty if I'd accidentally drop my device. Those cases are still valid for warranty as far as I can tell (extract from the htcdev.com site: 'Please understand that you will not be able to return your device to the original state and going forward your device may not be held covered under the warranty for all claims resulting from the unlocking of the bootloader.'). Do you also know anything about this?
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Yeah. They might not know we can s-off. lol
Good to know. So in order to use the latest Leedroid and get rid of that OTA update notification
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If you mean OTA notification from HTC, most of the custom ROMs already disabled that, I believe. And they provide you with their own OTA update (Not all, some do. Like ViperRom)
I should do the following:
1) Go back to stock (flash via RUU)
2) Hardware S-OFF (see above)
3) Flash latest OTA update
4) Custom Recovery again (TWRP) + Root (SuperSU)
5) Install latest Leedroid (have to read about it first, but afaik I have to install the zip of it via TWRP)
6) done
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This is correct but there is an easier way after you s-offed.
1. Download the latest firmware.zip, if you're not on the latest yet. Flash it via fastboot commands in download.
mode. Instruction is available in the link I provided earlier in @Sneakyghost firmware thread.
2. Flash TWRP.
3. Download your desired custom ROM (LeeDroid). This is in .zip file.
4. Reboot to recovery, wipe data/factory reset then flash the LeeDroid.zip. Just follow the instructions in aroma.
by the way, if you'll flash firmware.zip make you select the matching CID and MID of your device. You might end up bricking your device flashing a wrong firmware. If you can provide me your CID and MID, I'll link you to the correct firmware for your device. To do so, reboot to bootloader and type the following commands in cmd, remove your IMEI and SN and post the result here.
And thanks a ton, you've helped me so much already!
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You are welcome.
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I never done updating software via HTC official update. I don't know but for me I don't see any reason sticking to stock ROM. There are a lot of custom ROMs out there tweaked for better performance and battery life. They are also always updated to latest build.

side_flip15 said:
i suggest you purchase a pro version. It's a really a must-have app
Yes. This is the process how to s-off using xtc2clip - A very handy tool that works almost every HTC devices. Support is great too.
Yeah. They might not know we can s-off. lol
If you mean OTA notification from HTC, most of the custom ROMs already disabled that, I believe. And they provide you with their own OTA update (Not all, some do. Like ViperRom)
This is correct but there is an easier way after you s-offed.
1. Download the latest firmware.zip, if you're not on the latest yet. Flash it via fastboot commands in download.
mode. Instruction is available in the link I provided earlier in @Sneakyghost firmware thread.
2. Flash TWRP.
3. Download your desired custom ROM (LeeDroid). This is in .zip file.
4. Reboot to recovery, wipe data/factory reset then flash the LeeDroid.zip. Just follow the instructions in aroma.
by the way, if you'll flash firmware.zip make you select the matching CID and MID of your device. You might end up bricking your device flashing a wrong firmware. If you can provide me your CID and MID, I'll link you to the correct firmware for your device. To do so, reboot to bootloader and type the following commands in cmd, remove your IMEI and SN and post the result here.
You are welcome.
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Thanks for all your help. I will look into it when I need it. For now I'll stick with stock (see below)
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I never done updating software via HTC official update. I don't know but for me I don't see any reason sticking to stock ROM. There are a lot of custom ROMs out there tweaked for better performance and battery life. They are also always updated to latest build.
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I love using stock android, that's why I also loved using my Nexus 5. I used CyanogenMod with another device many years ago but I am willing to use a custom ROM for my HTC 10, but only after I already know how it feels with stock ROM. So I will stick with it for several weeks and see how it feels, and when I'm farmiliar with it, I will switch to a custom ROM So thanks a lot, you've given me a lot of information I will still need for further experimenting with my phone!

Piggybacking on this thread because my new-to-me HTC 10 is coming in the mail and I'm planning what to do with it. It is already bootloader unlocked and s-off. I would like to use Leedroid, ElementalX, Magisk, and Xposed.
I've never had an HTC device so I just want to make sure I'm doing this right. So I think this is what I need to do:
1) Flash TWRP via ADB
2) Flash SuperSU in TWRP
3) Flash everything else...Leedroid, ElementX, Xposed, Magisk. In that order? Can I flash them all at once (just keep adding zips to the TWRP list) or do I have to boot between each one?
Xposed is more important to me than a custom ROM, because I need to use Amplify and PowerNap to improve my battery life. Would it be better just to stay on stock instead of Leedroid?

@jrbmed08
TWRP is flashed via fastboot, not ADB.
No need to flash SuperSU via recovery since LeeDroid has root already.
You can flash everything at once.
Sent from my HTC 10

I love using stock android, that's why I also loved using my Nexus 5. I used CyanogenMod with another device many years ago but I am willing to use a custom ROM for my HTC 10, but only after I already know how it feels with stock ROM. So I will stick with it for several weeks and see how it feels, and when I'm farmiliar with it, I will switch to a custom ROM So thanks a lot, you've given me a lot of information I will still need for further experimenting with my phone!
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When I said stock ROM, i meant stock HTC ROM and it's not stock Android. It's a skinned android called HTC sense. . If you want a stock android to run in your HTC 10 you can flash a AOSP based custom ROM.

Magnum_Enforcer said:
@jrbmed08
TWRP is flashed via fastboot, not ADB.
No need to flash SuperSU via recovery since LeeDroid has root already.
You can flash everything at once.
Sent from my HTC 10
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Ah yeah, sorry, fastboot is what I meant. Thank you! I haven't had an unlocked bootloader in quite a while (was using TWRP and Sony stock-based ROMs on a locked Z3c), so it will be interesting to flash kernels and such again.

d_Schizzo said:
Thats a thing that iam also interested in. Iam also new to htc.
I think with firmware they mean bootloader. But nobody gave me a good answer till now...
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not only bootloader, it contains everything. radio.img and any other thing. "low-lewel-stuff", kernel etc, recovery (if stock signed firmware, which is not modded/removed). there are many important things inside.
but firmware is meant for every device the same. it contains everything so that this device can run/work properly.

Installing lastest rom and rooting

Hey guys.
I have installed 6.10.13 MIUI 8.1. When i bought my mi5s phone they installed me that rom and told me that my bootloader is unlocked.
So my question is for someone to write me steps of installing lastest version of european rom. And i didnt find any rooting guide so I would be grateful if someone write me that.
Thanks in advance.

Rooting
You don't have to root the phone to flash custom ROM but be sure that bootloader is unlocked. Boot to fastboot and check: fastboot oem device-info. I have never used Roms from Xiaomi.eu because in general their rooms are Chinese weekly -chinese AP's + more system languages. English is fine for me.
There is a installation guide on site: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/

zmajdk said:
You don't have to root the phone to flash custom ROM but be sure that bootloader is unlocked. Boot to fastboot and check: fastboot oem device-info. I have never used Roms from Xiaomi.eu because in general their rooms are Chinese weekly -chinese AP's + more system languages. English is fine for me.
There is a installation guide on site: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/
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Thanks for advice. What rom are you using then?

Tomislav995 said:
Thanks for advice. What rom are you using then?
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Well, it is a ROM from reseller a modified Chinese I guess. Version 8.0.10.0.0. As everything works fine I will keep it as long as some better alternative comes. I have been reading about the others who switched to original Chinese but afterwards regretted they did it. If I were you, before you try some other ROM, I would flash custom recovery TWRP and save/backup current ROM you have now, just in case.
The other option is to flash original Chinese developer ROM and then root the phone and finally get rid of Chinese thrash.
Best luck!

zmajdk said:
Well, it is a ROM from reseller a modified Chinese I guess. Version 8.0.10.0.0. As everything works fine I will keep it as long as some better alternative comes. I have been reading about the others who switched to original Chinese but afterwards regretted they did it. If I were you, before you try some other ROM, I would flash custom recovery TWRP and save/backup current ROM you have now, just in case.
The other option is to flash original Chinese developer ROM and then root the phone and finally get rid of Chinese thrash.
Best luck!
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OK. Thanks.
I just realized that they installed me twrp recovery 3.0.2 . Also checked that I have unlocked bootloader .
If I install that weekly rom, what will happen with my data?(will i lose data or it just wipe system and put newer version)
So my last question is how to root mi5s.
I saw in twrp that there is SuperSu option, is this one of ways to root phone?

I prefer eu rom have more optimization just download rom on your phone boot in twrp volume up and power install rom and after that wipe cash data is untouched. Reboot system phone will need some time to boot because it build cash and after that it start to optimize installed applications. It's really simple.
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For root install latest super su in twrp...
Sent from my MI 5s using Tapatalk

Thanks for answer.
But I want to be sure, Should i install su from twrp or I need to download and put zip in phone and then install?
Sry for being annoying and asking probably stupid question but I dont want to brick my device already hahah.
One more stupid question, I install SU after rom install?

Ok
Always make back up in twrp in case something happen..
I didn't root my phone but i root all phones that i have before.
So install rom first in twrp than flash super su in twrp all zips need to be on phone. I download everything that i need on phone directly...
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it is worth to upgrade to V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD (MIUI9)

hello
i am new to this forums and my phone
is unlocking bootloader is same after anti rollback update in V9.1.6.0
i want to root my device for titanium backup and use miui for now
i watch video relating anti roll back update but still confused as how i am gonna to install custom rom in future
and rollback to miui without bricking my device
Thanks
Regards

I know, its confusing to many. You can start by checking these threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/faq-questions-answered-t3816185
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219
I am on 9.5.19, unlocked, rooted, TWRP installed and have received update notice for 9.6.3.0, but do not want to update via OTA because will lose root, recovery (and maybe unlock?)
I believe after rooting, unlocking, and TWRP install, you need to download a version of the MIUI ROM you want without the included firmware. see here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343
They dont have 9.6.3 listed so need to ask about that. Also not sure which version of ARB your phone has so you need to ask in above threads or if you have ADB installed can enter fastboot command: fastboot getvar anti

I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed

Here is firmware-less 9.6.3 version download: https://mirror.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/Global/Stable/
Taken from this post in the fw-less ROMs thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77390404&postcount=266

taco9 said:
I know, its confusing to many. You can start by checking these threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/faq-questions-answered-t3816185
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219
I am on 9.5.19, unlocked, rooted, TWRP installed and have received update notice for 9.6.3.0, but do not want to update via OTA because will lose root, recovery (and maybe unlock?)
I believe after rooting, unlocking, and TWRP install, you need to download a version of the MIUI ROM you want without the included firmware. see here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343
They dont have 9.6.3 listed so need to ask about that. Also not sure which version of ARB your phone has so you need to ask in above threads or if you have ADB installed can enter fastboot command: fastboot getvar anti
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My RN5 Pro is unlocked, with twrp, magisk (rooted), and running MIUI 9.5.19. Xiaomi gave me 9.6.3 last night, and although I wasn't able to install the delta update that they gave me (twrp didn't do anything with it), after the reboot, it downloaded the full 9.6.3 ROM. I then told it to do the update and twrp successfully installed it. At that point, I ONLY lost twrp and I assume magisk. The bootloader was unaffected by the MIUI upgrade.
Easy enough to fix - boot to fastboot, and used 'fastboot boot twrp.img' to get the phone started in twrp recovery mode. Then I was able to use twrp to install itself permanently/properly into the recovery partition, install lazyflasher, flash magisk, reboot normal. Phone's back to rooting state using magisk, but now with MIUI 9.6.3. 5 minutes and done.

taco9 said:
I know, its confusing to many. You can start by checking these threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/faq-questions-answered-t3816185
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219
I am on 9.5.19, unlocked, rooted, TWRP installed and have received update notice for 9.6.3.0, but do not want to update via OTA because will lose root, recovery (and maybe unlock?)
I believe after rooting, unlocking, and TWRP install, you need to download a version of the MIUI ROM you want without the included firmware. see here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343
They dont have 9.6.3 listed so need to ask about that. Also not sure which version of ARB your phone has so you need to ask in above threads or if you have ADB installed can enter fastboot command: fastboot getvar anti
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ok thanks for helping

tajima69 said:
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
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sorry what did you meant by build prop for gcam installation

tajima69 said:
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
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No change ?? Let me listout some changes for you
1. New VoLTE icon
2. In lockscreen time and date displays in centre
3. Messaging app suggest new plan offer and etc (AI reply)
4. Updated security patch
5. Imporved Battery life
6. New Ringtone and notification sounds

Cannot boot twtp.img
After Installing update gcam was not workig so i was in fastboot and i put command fastboot boot twtp.img but it is stucked in downloading boot.img

tajima69 said:
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
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Battery draining fast in this update

SunilSuni said:
No change ?? Let me listout some changes for you
1. New VoLTE icon
2. In lockscreen time and date displays in centre
3. Messaging app suggest new plan offer and etc (AI reply)
4. Updated security patch
5. Imporved Battery life
6. New Ringtone and notification sounds
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you sayin improved battery backup??? other people complaining about battery backup getting lowers by updates ..??? sach kya hai
Sent from my Redmi Note 5 Pro using Tapatalk

Help please from to unlock bootloader and install custom rom FROM SCRATCH

Please. I need a full tutorial on how to unlock bootloader for Redmi note 5 global version, and also installing TWRP and custom roms. I am lost in all threads here and cannot understand anything

I kind of need a walkthrough as well. Unlocking BL and flashing twrp seems really straightforward. I'm confused about when exactly I should use things like lazyflasher to avoid dm-verify and avoiding the MIUI stock recovery replacing twrp if I choose to stay on MIUI that is.

Egyptiandroid said:
Please. I need a full tutorial on how to unlock bootloader for Redmi note 5 global version, and also installing TWRP and custom roms. I am lost in all threads here and cannot understand anything
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for unlock you need permisson first. today i got my phone back but was a replacement so i have to unlock it once again.
go to settings/about phone. and click on miui version many times untill you become a developer.
exit and go to settings/additional settings/developer options. there is OEM unlock and mi unlock status. you need to use yout mi account here to bind to phone. also toggle OEM unlock. and usb debugger.
then search for this program miflash_unlock-en-3.3.525.23
run and follow instructions ot should say you need to wait some amount of hours i got 720= 30 days. after 30 days use program and make sure if you did this at 8am try it at 9am. then it should unlock bootloader. itll reboot and take a while to boot.
for ARB3 you can flash twrp.img for ARB4 you need to boot into twrp then install twrp withing twrp.
read rom installation if it says wipe system/data ect. you wipe those and after that flash rom.
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Jerome Matthew said:
I kind of need a walkthrough as well. Unlocking BL and flashing twrp seems really straightforward. I'm confused about when exactly I should use things like lazyflasher to avoid dm-verify and avoiding the MIUI stock recovery replacing twrp if I choose to stay on MIUI that is.
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if you use stock twrp lazy flasher can be flash at anytime before you reboot from twrp the first time.
if you use orange fox recovery no need to do anything.

Still confused! what to do after unlocking bootloader? how to install TWRP and which TWRP?

Egyptiandroid said:
Still confused! what to do after unlocking bootloader? how to install TWRP and which TWRP?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ne-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-whyred-unlock-t3778049

First step - Disable driver signature enforcement
Second step - Download and install ADB v1.3 (this will help you to get device driver)
And if you want to unlock bootloader just download the latest mi unlock tool , unzip it and put it in "C drive"
These steps worked for me.
For more information check out this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...mi-redmi-note-5-whyred-unlock-t3778049/page22

RN8Pro downgrade and root

Hi there!
I want to root my Redmi Note 8 Pro (which is already unlocked) but in most of the instructions I came across a requirement in order to do so is to be on A9.
My RN8PRO is on the european firmware 12.0.1.0 QGGEUXM so I downloaded the A9 european fastboot firmware V11.0.3.0.PGGEUXM | MIUI 11 from "xiaomifirmware.com".
I then downloaded MI FLASH PRO (v. 5.3.714.36) and I'm about to downgrade. Is there any pointer or further recommendation to follow in order not to screw things up (like any Anti-Rollback Protection that might block the smartphone)?
In Mi Flash Pro I should just click on the "Mi Flash" tab, then select the firmware downloaded (and extracted), hit "refresh", then "flash" and that's it right?
Thank you.

JustIceForSake said:
Hi there!
I want to root my Redmi Note 8 Pro (which is already unlocked) but in most of the instructions I came across a requirement in order to do so is to be on A9.
My RN8PRO is on the european firmware 12.0.1.0 QGGEUXM so I downloaded the A9 european fastboot firmware V11.0.3.0.PGGEUXM | MIUI 11 from "xiaomifirmware.com".
I then downloaded MI FLASH PRO (v. 5.3.714.36) and I'm about to downgrade. Is there any pointer or further recommendation to follow in order not to screw things up (like any Anti-Rollback Protection that might block the smartphone)?
In Mi Flash Pro I should just click on the "Mi Flash" tab, then select the firmware downloaded (and extracted), hit "refresh", then "flash" and that's it right?
Thank you.
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You don't need to downgrade to root, unless you want to use CWF recovery and ROMs.

donkyshot said:
You don't need to downgrade to root, unless you want to use CWF recovery and ROMs.
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Hi donkyshot, I didn't know that. But maybe I should be more specific: I wish to root with magisk so that I can use it's "hide root" function and use it for all the banking apps that just won't run on rooted devices.
Anyway I think it would be still wise to downgrade and put the preloader just to be safe in case I forget (I'm sure that I'll forget and having a rooted device will make me think that I can easily put a Custom rom down the road and I will brick the device), or also the preloader can be installed without having to downgrade?

JustIceForSake said:
Hi donkyshot, I didn't know that. But maybe I should be more specific: I wish to root with magisk so that I can use it's "hide root" function and use it for all the banking apps that just won't run on rooted devices.
Anyway I think it would be still wise to downgrade and put the preloader just to be safe in case I forget (I'm sure that I'll forget and having a rooted device will make me think that I can easily put a Custom rom down the road and I will brick the device), or also the preloader can be installed without having to downgrade?
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Again, if you want to hide magisk you don't have to downgrade. It's working on A10.
Hiding magisk doesn't seem to work on all banking apps though.
Rooting is easy, and relatively safe as long as you follow the instructions, use correct A10 recovery and close avb.
Downgrading is risky too.
But you're right, the preloader only works on Android 9.
Remember if you'll update back to miui 11/12 android 10 you'll lose the preloader.
But if you'll decide later to just flash a custom rom it won't work with just the preloader, you'll need cfw too.
But yes it will save you from a total brick, as long as you don't flash miui rom or ota.
Read the cfw thread carefully https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/guide-redmi-note-8-pro-megathread-t4056527
There have been reports of camera issues with latest models because of firmware and the preloader.
Don't flash or update up to the latest magisk 21, it's bootlooping on mediatek devices.
Good luck and happy flashing.

donkyshot said:
Again, if you want to hide magisk you don't have to downgrade. It's working on A10.
Hiding magisk doesn't seem to work on all banking apps though.
Rooting is easy, and relatively safe as long as you follow the instructions, use correct A10 recovery and close avb.
Downgrading is risky too.
But you're right, the preloader only works on Android 9.
Remember if you'll update back to miui 11/12 android 10 you'll lose the preloader.
But if you'll decide later to just flash a custom rom it won't work with just the preloader, you'll need cfw too.
But yes it will save you from a total brick, as long as you don't flash miui rom or ota.
Read the cfw thread carefully https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/guide-redmi-note-8-pro-megathread-t4056527
There have been reports of camera issues with latest models because of firmware and the preloader.
Don't flash or update up to the latest magisk 21, it's bootlooping on mediatek devices.
Good luck and happy flashing.
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You gave me a lot of valuable information, thank you!
Now I have to decide which route to follow. Have a great day!

donkyshot said:
Again, if you want to hide magisk you don't have to downgrade. It's working on A10.
Hiding magisk doesn't seem to work on all banking apps though.
Rooting is easy, and relatively safe as long as you follow the instructions, use correct A10 recovery and close avb.
Downgrading is risky too.
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Hi there.
I'm sorry to bother you again, but during these days I read a lot of posts in different threads just to be more and more confused (some things I learned though ).
At a certain point I decided to follow your advice and just root my phone and not downgrade to A9 so to take the safest route (I'm fine using MIUI for the time being and don't need custom roms), but I'm not sure where to find a safe/trusted recovery for A10 since most of the instructions use recovery for A9.
Do you or anyone else have any tips?

JustIceForSake said:
Hi there.
I'm sorry to bother you again, but during these days I read a lot of posts in different threads just to be more and more confused (some things I learned though ).
At a certain point I decided to follow your advice and just root my phone and not downgrade to A9 so to take the safest route (I'm fine using MIUI for the time being and don't need custom rooms), but I'm not sure where to find a safe/trusted recovery for A10 since most of the instructions use recovery for A9.
Do you or anyone else have any tips?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682952245

donkyshot said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682952245
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Fantastic! Thank you Sir.!

JustIceForSake said:
Fantastic! Thank you Sir.!
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You're welcome, let know if it worked out for you.

donkyshot said:
You're welcome, let know if it worked out for you.
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Sure! I'm going to do it tomorrow since here it's after midnight and I feel a little bit sleepy. I want a fresh and sharp mind when I do these things. I'll report tomorrow!

donkyshot said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682952245
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Hi there!
I can confirm that the recovery you kindly provided works perfectly with my phone, thank you very much! :highfive:

JustIceForSake said:
Hi there!
I can confirm that the recovery you kindly provided works perfectly with my phone, thank you very much! :highfive:
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:good:
Got root?

donkyshot said:
:good:
Got root?
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:laugh: Yes I got root!
Now I just have to investigate if I can use the app "Migrate" on the RN8PRO to restore all the app+data of my previous cell (Redmi Note 4x) that wasn't restored with Google backup and Xioami's "Mi Mover".
Since the "Migrate" app requires flashing the backup via TWRP and knowing that the RN8PRO is somehow picky I want to double check if it's possible, although I think that it should be fine.

JustIceForSake said:
Hi there!
I can confirm that the recovery you kindly provided works perfectly with my phone, thank you very much! :highfive:
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JustIceForSake said:
:laugh: Yes I got root!
Now I just have to investigate if I can use the app "Migrate" on the RN8PRO to restore all the app+data of my previous cell (Redmi Note 4x) that wasn't restored with Google backup and Xioami's "Mi Mover".
Since the "Migrate" app requires flashing the backup via TWRP and knowing that the RN8PRO is somehow picky I want to double check if it's possible, although I think that it should be fine.
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Great. Don't have experience myself with migrate app, I'm using titanium.
European update 12.0.2.0 has dropped. I'll put steps later how to update through twrp without losing data.

donkyshot said:
Great. Don't have experience myself with migrate app, I'm using titanium.
European update 12.0.2.0 has dropped. I'll put steps later how to update through twrp without losing data.
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That's very cool, but now I have doubt, updating via twrp is mandatory now that I have a rooted device (I don't think so, but I just want to be sure) or is it just because the update wasn't pushed via OTA yet?
I know that with CFW and the preloader is a whole different story, but it shouldn't be a problem to update via OTA on a rooted phone right?

Oh god I'm confused. I'm intend to unlock bootloader and install Magisk, is the image in post #7 good for that? Do I need anything else? Sorry for my stupidity, I'm just confused with all the different guides and files :/
Edit: I'm on MIUI 12.0.1 global (QGGEUXM), Android 10

Naksnaks910 said:
Oh god I'm confused. I'm intend to unlock bootloader and install Magisk, is the image in post #7 good for that? Do I need anything else? Sorry for my stupidity, I'm just confused with all the different guides and files :/
Edit: I'm on MIUI 12.0.1 global (QGGEUXM), Android 10
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Yes, recovery from my post #7 should work for you.
Follow these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-root-t3995919
You can update magisk through the app, stable channel only. Version 21 causes bootloops.

donkyshot said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682952245
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Is this non-CFW A10 recovery? Or CFW A10 recovery?
Thanks in advance
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donkyshot said:
Yes, recovery from my post #7 should work for you.
Follow these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-root-t3995919
You can update magisk through the app, stable channel only. Version 21 causes bootloops.
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Hi,
I'm new on xiaomi devices especially redmi note 8 pro, i read that this device is more likely to be brick and i want to install TWRP, root, custom roms and mods.
Can you help me with that, I'll be appreciated.
BTW, my device is global and I'm on miui global 11.0.5 (QGGMIXM)11.0.5.0, android 10 QP1A.190711.020 and unlocked bootloader.
Thanks in advance for your help.

donkyshot said:
Yes, recovery from my post #7 should work for you.
Follow these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-root-t3995919
You can update magisk through the app, stable channel only. Version 21 causes bootloops.
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Will it makes any difference if my device is China but global miui rom?
Please i need help

salahomer said:
Is this non-CFW A10 recovery? Or CFW A10 recovery?
Thanks in advance
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Hi,
I'm new on xiaomi devices especially redmi note 8 pro, i read that this device is more likely to be brick and i want to install TWRP, root, custom roms and mods.
Can you help me with that, I'll be appreciated.
BTW, my device is global and I'm on miui global 11.0.5 (QGGMIXM)11.0.5.0, android 10 QP1A.190711.020 and unlocked bootloader.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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If you want to flash custom ROMs, you'll need to follow this thread.
Read the thread carefully and please ask questions there, I have no experience with custom ROM on this device.