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Pixel xl in twrp with no OS installed?

Hello to all. I have just unlocked bootloader, installed twrp and su. After everything booted up properly, I went to install an adblocker zip file, however once it booted into twrp it had no download folder, as well as when I went to reboot system it told me I had no os installed.. I'm a bit confused as to what to do now.. My apologies for clogging the thread if this has been answered before..
Edit: do I adb side load an image file or OS? I'm afraid of bricking this phone as I don't know how to continue from this point..

Which guide did you use to do all of this? I will help us understand where you started

Mrbobrowitz said:
Which guide did you use to do all of this? I will help us understand where you started
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Hi thanks for the reply. This link right here:
http://www.androidsage.com/2016/11/...timate-guide-root-twrp-and-bootloader-unlock/
Steps I followed:
1 unlocked bootloader
2 Download the below files TWRP and Root files for Google Pixel & Pixel XL
Official TWRP for Pixel phones → Download |
Files: twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.0.2-0-alpha1.zip 7.6M
twrp-3.0.2-0-alpha1-fastboot-sailfish.img 25M
Flash SuperSU 2.78 SRF4 → Download | File: SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip
Twrp install instructions:
Step 1: Download the TWRP recovery and latest SuperSU zip file for your Google Pixel and Pixel XL devices. There are 2 TWRP files with .zip and .img extensions. You will need both. You don’t need to extract the files, just place all the files on your PC as well as your Android phone’s internal storage where you can easily locate it.
Step 2: Make sure that you setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC and gone through all the prerequisites from above.
Step 3: Now plug in the Pixel device to the computer and open a command prompt or terminal on your PC to the window where TWRP.zip file is located. (See above to know how to open cmd)
Step 4: Boot your Android device into the bootloader or Fastboot mode. To do so, issue the following command through cmd or terminal. You can also manually boot into it using the hard key combination like Power+Volume Down while the device is turned off. Meanwhile, use code:
adb reboot-bootloader
Step 5: Now issue the following command in the command prompt to check your device connectivity
fastboot devices
Step 6: Now issue the following command to temporarily boot up the TWRP image.
fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img
Note: If you have installed our recommend quick 15 second ADB & fastboot installer, you do not need to insert the complete file path. Simply go to where the TWRP image file is and issue command “fastboot boot twrp.img” Otherwise, note that “path/to/” is the actual directory for the TWRP image file. Use fastboot boot and not fastboot flash and that the file you are booting is not the zip file.
Simply After that, TWRP will be accessible to you no matter which active partition slots are being used.
Step 7: After that fastboot command, you will be rebooted into a temporary TWRP recovery interface. To make it permanent, use the TWRP interface to navigate to and install the TWRP.zip file. This is just like using TWRP to flash custom ROMS and SuperSU.
Once the installation completes, you can now enjoy your new firmware. Alternatively, while, on Mac OS, you can issue “./fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img” command or on Linux type “sudo fastboot path/to/twrp.img” to flash the TWRP. For detailed tutorial and alternate methods to flash the TWRP recovery, click here.
Now it’s time to root your Google Pixel with latest SuperSU 2.78 SR4.
How to root :
Place the latest SuperSU 2.78 SR4 package onto your device’s internal storage or SDcard.
Boot your device into the custom TWRP recovery and tap install. For that, turn off your device completely and hold volume down and power buttons for a few seconds.
Once into TWRP tap the install button and select the SuperSU file.
Swipe the confirmation action below to start flashing.
Once done. reboot to system.
You can boot into the TWRP recovery by issuing the following command:
adb reboot recovery

There is an alpha 2 for twrp now. I would try installing this and seeing if it works. If not, you can simply flash the latest factory image and "start over". Granted you would lose any data that you might have had not backed up on your device, but youre not out of luck!

I wouldn't waste your time. Just flash the factory image and start all over. You managed to wipe the Rom off your device

Smallsmx3 said:
I wouldn't waste your time. Just flash the factory image and start all over. You managed to wipe the Rom off your device
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Mrbobrowitz said:
There is an alpha 2 for twrp now. I would try installing this and seeing if it works. If not, you can simply flash the latest factory image and "start over". Granted you would lose any data that you might have had not backed up on your device, but youre not out of luck!
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Thanks guys, I actually have installed the alpha 2 twrp. I guess my question is how do I proceed? I'm in twrp and my PC does not see the device when typing adb devices.. Within twrp it says no os installed... What do I do here?
So how do I "start over" or "flash factory image" from the state that I'm in?

mazubo said:
Thanks guys, I actually have installed the alpha 2 twrp. I guess my question is how do I proceed? I'm in twrp and my PC does not see the device when typing adb devices.. Within twrp it says no os installed... What do I do here?
So how do I "start over" or "flash factory image" from the state that I'm in?
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You should be able to boot into fastboot

Smallsmx3 said:
You should be able to boot into fastboot
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Ok, and if that works then flash 7.1.1? Then twrp alpha then root via SuperSU flash?
A side question here is how did I wipe the os/from off the phone? I'm stumped on that one..

mazubo said:
Ok, and if that works then flash 7.1.1? Then twrp alpha then root via SuperSU flash?
A side question here is how did I wipe the os/from off the phone? I'm stumped on that one..
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I couldn't tell you! I've had it happen to me before a couple times. But yes if you can get into fastboot you should be able to fastboot flash a factory image. Then go and flash TWRP and root

Smallsmx3 said:
I couldn't tell you! I've had it happen to me before a couple times. But yes if you can get into fastboot you should be able to fastboot flash a factory image. Then go and flash TWRP and root
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Ok thanks. I've been able to reboot to bootloader...

I've figured it out via fast boot. The phone is back in action, however not sure how it got wiped initially.. Thanks everyone!

mazubo said:
Ok, and if that works then flash 7.1.1? Then twrp alpha then root via SuperSU flash?
A side question here is how did I wipe the os/from off the phone? I'm stumped on that one..
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mazubo said:
I've figured it out via fast boot. The phone is back in action, however not sure how it got wiped initially.. Thanks everyone!
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Off the top of my head... Probably selected the wrong "slot" maybe?
Remember on this device there are two locations for the ROM. Slot A and B. If you select the wrong one it will show no OS.
As far as the download folder missing... I know its mute at this point, but that has to do with the FBE (File Based Encryption). Make sure TWRP asks you for your Pattern Password. If you do not have one I would consider setting one. That way you know for fact that the File system will get decrypted properly. Also reports say you may have to reboot TWRP twice to get it to decrypt as well.

Unable to install TWRP with Miui 10 Global Beta *FIXED*

Hey guys, I'm having a problem.
I've installed the Miui 10 8.7.12 Global Beta and all is well, however i want to install TWRP so I can root and uninstall some Xiaomi apps still on the phone. However whenever I try to install TWRP via fastboot there are a few problems I face.
1) I flash twrp.img and its fine then I do fastboot reboot with volume up + power to go into recovery, but instead of taking me to TWRP, or even the stock recovery it keeps going back into fastboot mode.
2) When I try another method with adb reboot recovery it says device not found
3) If I try and directly go into recovery with fastboot boot twrp.img it restarts the phone and goes into the mi screen and nothing happens from there.
I've tried every possible combination I can think of and made sure I downloaded the proper TWRP from the official website and it still isn't working. Any input?
*EDIT*
I managed to figure it out! SORRY!!! Delete pls!

What was the problem?

how you solved ?
you got the anti rollback ?

You should boot phone with twrp.img like this. Don't reboot.
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then format data.

achfighter said:
You should boot phone with twrp.img like this. Don't reboot.
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then format data.
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it works! thanks

achfighter said:
You should boot phone with twrp.img like this. Don't reboot.
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then format data.
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really helpfull i was looking several days and didnt found, thanks

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Originally Posted by achfighter
You should boot phone with twrp.img like this. Don't reboot.
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then format data.
can i do this method without format data ?

I did it and I just got a: "The system has been destroyed" !!!! ¬_¬ -_-
achfighter said:
You should boot phone with twrp.img like this. Don't reboot.
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then format data.
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syaren said:
Quote:
Originally Posted by achfighter
You should boot phone with twrp.img like this. Don't reboot.
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then format data.
can i do this method without format data ?
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If you didn't format data, firmware may reinstall stock recovery after reboot.

Blue line, redline twrp blanck screen
Hi guys after installing miui pro miui 10 Oreo , my twrp become blank screen , i try to install using cmd , and i try to boot using cmd also didn't work , help me this .

How can I keep MIUI from overwrite TWRP with stock recovery after a ROM flash?

I'm on fw Global 9.6.6.0.
(Bought the phone 'bogus' unlocked with "fake" 9.6.4.0, bricked it while trying to restore chinese fw and re-lock bootloader using miflash - I'm not doing that again
brought it back to life using the steps from Omer919's thread - thanks Omer919 and Nijel8)
I deleted install-recovery.sh from system/bin using TWRP's file manager before first boot, but it still overwrites MIUI recovery.
It's not a huge deal because I guess I can always fastboot flash twrp before flashing any new ROM, but does anyone have a solution? Much appreciated!

You have to boot to twrp right after flashing.
Go to twrp official site, choose your device and follow exactly instruction to the end.
It wouldnt harm your device if you reboot it to twrp twice.

Thanks, I tried but it reverts to stock recovery. After flashing TWRP in fastboot, I either try Fastboot boot twrp.img or disconnect the cable and hold power and vol+.
Either way, it goes into TWRP, and I make it boot back into TWRP several times with no problem.
But as soon as I boot to System, it reverts to stock.
TWRP site gives me this info (but it didn't work):
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.

OMG I found it - Google really is a friend. All I had to do was install Magisk before booting to System.
Below are my exact steps, if that helps someone.
Preliminary:
Download Magisk 17.1 zip, place it on a USB flashdrive.
Install latest magiskmanager apk from Play store (or sideload it if not on the store)
1- In Fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot boot twrp.img (If all goes well, this boots to TWRP; if prompted for a code, hit cancel)
2- Disconnect the cable.
Reboot to recovery once more (just to make sure, this is probably redundant; hit cancel if prompted for a code)
3- Mount USB-OTG, connect your flashdrive.
Install Magisk.
During the installation, you'll see some red fail lines, but Magisk seems to work around the encryption, just be patient.
4-Reboot System. You're done! Launch MagiskManager. Device is rooted in the process, too. (Verify with a root checker app).
Power Off. Hit Power + volume Up - You should boot to TWRP.

thanks a million McNoob. I was lost, but due to your hints I managed to install Magisk

Hi i cant boot to twrp and it keeps reverting to stock recover..
already tried this "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot boot twrp.img (If all goes well, this boots to TWRP; if prompted for a code, hit cancel) "
after sending the last command line the phone reboot but its just black screen.. i try to reboot the phone again and boot it to recovery but still stock recovery is preset.. thanks

Thanks man! It worked for me as well!

Lamantin001 said:
Thanks man! It worked for me as well!
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How did it work for you

thanks but.... the twrp for nitrogen is corrupted apparently and nothing work

Wiped everything using TWRP and need help restoring.

Hi.
So I was messing around with the twrp custom recovery and (without thinking much of it) wiped everything in the advanced wipe menu :crying: (System, data, EVERYTHING)
I knew I had removed my OS and that I could just use the twrp recovery to install a new rom onto my phone BUT little did I know, when I tried to boot into the custom recovery, it would just loop the screen with the redmi logo
I am still able to boot into fastboot mode, and I have tried to flash the same twrp recovery but with no avail (It still loops the redmi logo screen)
So now I'm here to ask if there is any advice that you could give me to try and fix this problem that I have gotten myself in (I am not worried about deleting any of my personal files. I would just like to get twrp to boot so that I can install another rom)
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me with this problem :highfive:

Hi, which rom are you trying to install? for android 9 use this recovery https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-unofficial-twrp-recovery-redmi-t4002397, for android 10 this one... https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82062075&postcount=7...

If what nuvulet said doesn't work, in fastboot, flash the exact same stock ROM you had before, let it boot and then flash TWRP.

nuvulet said:
Hi, which rom are you trying to install? for android 9 use this recovery https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-unofficial-twrp-recovery-redmi-t4002397, for android 10 this one... https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82062075&postcount=7...
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Hi, thanks for the fast reply.
The stock android I had before I wiped everything was android 9, MIUI 11. I tried againt to flash the recovery through fast boot but (like before) when I try to boot into the recovery (by holding the volume up button as it reboots), the redmi logo keeps appearing and disappearing and doesn't go to the twrp recovery. At the current moment I don't have any OS installed (since it got deleted when I wiped everything)
Any other leads I could try?

wang1chung said:
If what nuvulet said doesn't work, in fastboot, flash the exact same stock ROM you had before, let it boot and then flash TWRP.
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I'm not sure how I can flash the stock ROM without the twrp recovery. I had the impression that you needed twrp recovery in order to install ROMs in the first place.
If there is a method to flash a ROM using fastboot, please explain since my unexperienced self has no idea how to do this. :laugh:
Thanks for the fast reply too

Sqorpz said:
I'm not sure how I can flash the stock ROM without the twrp recovery. I had the impression that you needed twrp recovery in order to install ROMs in the first place.
If there is a method to flash a ROM using fastboot, please explain since my unexperienced self has no idea how to do this. :laugh:
Thanks for the fast reply too
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MiFlash works through fastboot mode. It's also safer to flash with MiFlash, just make sure you have the correct ROM.
I can't find the guide right now, I'm at work

Ok, do you know adb fastboot... if not, follow this guide...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Install usb adb drivers for RN8P if you don't have, try this for w10...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/help/usb-drivers-t4035617
Download twrp for android 9 or android 10 from here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82115341&postcount=2
Put the recovery (*.img format) into installed adb folder...
Open cmd and navigate to inside adb folder...
Put the phone into fastboot mode (press volume- and power) connect usb and type in console...
adb devices (this start adb server)
Type...
fastboot devices (this return a device number, if not, something is wrong)
Type...
fastboot flash recovery *.img (change * for the name of the recovery file)
Disconnect the phone and press volume+ and power at the same time and now you have twrp intalled...
When start if the data is encrypted, push cancel, go to wipe, go to format data, type "yes", and confirm slide...
Now connect the phone to usb (if not recognize the phone, go to mount, and enable MTP)
Copy the rom in to internal storage for your android twrp version... search here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/redmi-note-8-pro-android-10-public-t4072795
You have several versions... for eu, search in my post...
And the rest, install, select, etc. etc....

nuvulet said:
Ok, do you know adb fastboot... if not, follow this guide...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Install usb adb drivers for RN8P if you don't have, try this for w10...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/help/usb-drivers-t4035617
Download twrp for android 9 or android 10 from here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82115341&postcount=2
Put the recovery (*.img format) into installed adb folder...
Open cmd and navigate to inside adb folder...
Put the phone into fastboot mode (press volume- and power) connect usb and type in console...
adb devices (this start adb server)
Type...
fastboot devices (this return a device number, if not, something is wrong)
Type...
fastboot flash recovery *.img (change * for the name of the recovery file)
Disconnect the phone and press volume+ and power at the same time and now you have twrp intalled...
When start if the data is encrypted, push cancel, go to wipe, go to format data, type "yes", and confirm slide...
Now connect the phone to usb (if not recognize the phone, go to mount, and enable MTP)
Copy the rom in to internal storage for your android twrp version... search here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/how-to/redmi-note-8-pro-android-10-public-t4072795
You have several versions... for eu, search in my post...
And the rest, install, select, etc. etc....
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Yes, this is the method I used to flash the twrp recovery.
My problem was that even after installing it (using this method), i would still not be able to boot into the recovery.
However, it is fixed now. I used the Mi Flash tool in order to install the stock rom and then installed twrp after that. :good:

wang1chung said:
MiFlash works through fastboot mode. It's also safer to flash with MiFlash, just make sure you have the correct ROM.
I can't find the guide right now, I'm at work
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I tried this method and IT WORKED!!
After installing Mi flash I was able to download the stock rom and install it through the program without any errors.
I was then able to finally boot into the OS and install twrp recovery, then install the custom rom! :laugh:
Thanks for this method. I would probably still be stuck on the Redmi logo if it weren't for this

Question Phone is stuck on fastboot page

Hi,
I attempted to flash ArrowOS for my Poco F3 2 days ago but I didn't follow the steps correctly. My plan was to unlock bootloader, boot twrp and install ArrowOS. After I tried this, the ArrowOS loadup screen kept on loading for a hour. I rebooted the device and ended up in the ArrowOS recovery. After some times, I tried to flash the MIUI fastboot rom with Mi Flash Tool and I think I chose "clean all and lock." This caused a problem because I became stuck on the fastboot page and when I tried to reboot, it would go to the Poco startup page briefly before jumping back to the fastboot. I've tried to hold the power button and the volume keys but it has no effect. Also, on the Poco page there was no unlocked padlock which was weird because when I first tried to flash ArrowOS I could see the unlocked padlock. When I checked on my computer using Mi Unlock, it showed that my device was unlocked.
I think I did manage to flash fastboot rom for MIUI using XiaomiToolV2 because it said that the installation was complete.
Another problem is that when I boot TWRP with fastboot from my computer, there isn't any internal storage shown after I click the install button. I think this is because I wiped the device with TWRP when I was following various tutorials. When I try to add a file to the internal storage from my computer it shows an empty folder and any files I copy into it isn't shown.
I would be really grateful for any help as I've been trying to fix this problem for 2 days now. Thank you!
I've attached a video of the phone being stuck on fastboot.

12839172398 said:
Hi,
I attempted to flash ArrowOS for my Poco F3 2 days ago but I didn't follow the steps correctly. My plan was to unlock bootloader, boot twrp and install ArrowOS. After I tried this, the ArrowOS loadup screen kept on loading for a hour. I rebooted the device and ended up in the ArrowOS recovery. After some times, I tried to flash the MIUI fastboot rom with Mi Flash Tool and I think I chose "clean all and lock." This caused a problem because I became stuck on the fastboot page and when I tried to reboot, it would go to the Poco startup page briefly before jumping back to the fastboot. I've tried to hold the power button and the volume keys but it has no effect. Also, on the Poco page there was no unlocked padlock which was weird because when I first tried to flash ArrowOS I could see the unlocked padlock. When I checked on my computer using Mi Unlock, it showed that my device was unlocked.
I think I did manage to flash fastboot rom for MIUI using XiaomiToolV2 because it said that the installation was complete.
Another problem is that when I boot TWRP with fastboot from my computer, there isn't any internal storage shown after I click the install button. I think this is because I wiped the device with TWRP when I was following various tutorials. When I try to add a file to the internal storage from my computer it shows an empty folder and any files I copy into it isn't shown.
I would be really grateful for any help as I've been trying to fix this problem for 2 days now. Thank you!
I've attached a video of the phone being stuck on fastboot.
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Well I don't own that phone but it sounds like you didn't unlock the bootloader properly and your internal storage is encrypted that's why it shows 0 and that's probably why your having problems. Is there an encryption disabler zip? Your supposed to format data and flash an encryption disabler and than magisk v23 on Samsung devices than boot.

Okay, so I've just used the Format Data option in TWRP which says it will remove encryption on internal storage. But this didn't seem to fix any problems

12839172398 said:
Okay, so I've just used the Format Data option in TWRP which says it will remove encryption on internal storage. But this didn't seem to fix any problems
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Did you flash a disabler zip? Also is your bootloader locked?

No, I haven't flashed a disabler zip. Where would I download that. I found a XDA download called Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip, would that be it.
My bootloader was unlocked and the Mi Unlock tool still says that it is unlocked, but I don't see an unlocked padlock on the start up page.

12839172398 said:
Okay, so I've just used the Format Data option in TWRP which says it will remove encryption on internal storage. But this didn't seem to fix any problems
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Did you follow the directions on Xda
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
First installation (Clean flash):
You need adb/fastboot tools.
Download boot, vendor_boot and rom zip:
boot_alioth.img
drive.google.com
vendor_boot_alioth.img
drive.google.com
ArrowOS - Downloads
Reboot in fastboot. Flash boot and vendor_boot:
fastboot flash boot_ab boot_alioth.img
fastboot flash vendor_boot_ab vendor_boot_alioth.img
fastboot --set-active=a
Reboot in ArrowOS Recovery:
fastboot reboot recovery
Make format data (Factory reset -> Format data).
Flash ROM (Apply update -> Apply from ADB):
adb sideload name.zip
If you want install separate gapps on vanilla buildtype, after flash ROM:
Advanced -> Reboot to recovery
Flash gapps (Apply update -> Apply from ADB):
adb sideload name.zip
Follow what show on device, should be ... Step 1/2 -> 2/2, then flashing ended, can reboot device in system. (on command line can show "(~47%) adb: failed to read command: No error", it normal!)
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Install Update (dirty flash):
Go in Settings -> System -> Updater
Downlad new build -> Install

12839172398 said:
No, I haven't flashed a disabler zip. Where would I download that. I found a XDA download called Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip, would that be it.
My bootloader was unlocked and the Mi Unlock tool still says that it is unlocked, but I don't see an unlocked padlock on the start up page.
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sounds like you have indeed locked your bootloader. you can check using fastboot cmd 'fastboot oem device-info'
if it's locked, only thing to do i would guess is to try and flash stock rom (not EU custom rom) and hope for the best, then try to unlock your bl again

12839172398 said:
No, I haven't flashed a disabler zip. Where would I download that. I found a XDA download called Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip, would that be it.
My bootloader was unlocked and the Mi Unlock tool still says that it is unlocked, but I don't see an unlocked padlock on the start up page.
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Also twrp instructions
Installation:
1. fastboot boot twrp.img
2. copy that same twrp image to the device
3. go to Advanced > Install Recovery Ramdisk
4. select the image you copied
5. after that is done, if you were using a custom kernel, reflash it now
6. if you were using magisk, reflash it now
7. reboot to recovery, you should now be able to boot TWRP normally using Power+volume up
repeat step 3 and 4 directly after flashing a new rom, then reboot recovery to flash additional stuff

also, if your bl is indeed locked i for sure recommend you HALT all attempts at flashing twrp or any custom rom. you need to focus on trying to get stock fw back on the device and booting

WOW! Thank you guys so much for your help! My bootloader was indeed unlocked and I proceeded with the steps by Techguy777 and it worked perfectly! I now have ArrowOS booting up and I cannot thank you guys enough. I hope you have a great day!

Also I haven't installed TWRP; Should I install TWRP? Or is ArrowOS Recovery sufficient

12839172398 said:
Also I haven't installed TWRP; Should I install TWRP? Or is ArrowOS Recovery sufficient
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Just use arrowos recovery... Doesnt really matter unless u switch around several roms

12839172398 said:
WOW! Thank you guys so much for your help! My bootloader was indeed unlocked and I proceeded with the steps by Techguy777 and it worked perfectly! I now have ArrowOS booting up and I cannot thank you guys enough. I hope you have a great day!
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enjoy the ArrowOS, it is way better than MIUI. I am loving it since i flashed it 2 days ago!

Wow, if you chose flash and lock like you mention in 1st post and somehow your device remained unlocked, you sir are very lucky!! Glad it's all up and running. Fck knows how it stayed unlocked, but thankfully it did