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ultimate / universal root / twrp installation guide?

Hi everyone
Sorry I am confused; there does not seem to be an ultimate universal root / twrp installation guide for the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite phone (my son's phone) in 2019.
No offense intended but all these various posts on the topic just help to confuse people!
I managed to unlock the bootloader but can anybody please tell me what is the easiest / user-friendliest way to install twrp (which version?) and root the phone so that I may proceed with flashing LineageOS afterwards to get rid of all the bloatware.?
what about these partitions A & B?
Thanks a lot in advance

https://github.com/tkchn/daisyinstall/blob/master/README.md
This is the guide youre looking for

@barumbads: Thank YOU!
[EDIT] er... this is for flashing a custom rom!
I did some extra research out of XDA
[Guide] How to root Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
and
How To Root Mi A2 / A2 Lite (Magisk) and Install TWRP Recovery
but again... confusing! which one should I go for?
(I already tried the later one and created another post following an issue with it!)

BenG7 said:
which one should I go for?
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It depends on what you want to do.
Root doesnt need TWRP, just Magisk. There's a guide on here.
Flashing custom ROMs needs TWRP. Each custom ROM has specific instructions.
There's no one-size-fits-all solution for this phone.

a1291762 said:
It depends on what you want to do.
Root doesnt need TWRP, just Magisk. There's a guide on here.
Flashing custom ROMs needs TWRP. Each custom ROM has specific instructions.
There's no one-size-fits-all solution for this phone.
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Hi @a1291762 & thanks.
This is what I am saying it is confusing; I have been thru a few phones (samsungs, LGs, lately Xiaomi...)
and the process was first install twrp then root and then you could flash roms
I know when you flash LineageOS, you get root included in dev options so from your explanations I will look how to flash LineageOS but currently I'm struggling installing twrp as you have seen in my other post

BenG7 said:
This is what I am saying it is confusing; I have been thru a few phones (samsungs, LGs, lately Xiaomi...)
and the process was first install twrp then root and then you could flash roms
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My last phone didn't have A/B or encryption or use Magisk for rooting... So for me everything about this phone was new and different.
I started with stock (android one means I didn't immediately want a custom ROM). Then added Magisk. I added TWRP after edxposed caused me bootloops (magisk manager CLI can run from TWRP). I haven't installed a custom ROM yet but I've got a custom splash and bootanim.

How to successfully update from Android 9 with TWRP, Root (magisk) to Android 10?

Hello!
so I read all the threads regarding android 10 and mi a2 lite but i didn't find a proper solution or guide for the following problem:
I am on Stock Android 9 with unlocked bootloader, TWRP and Magisk Root.
Now i want to update to the v.11.0.4.0 Android 10 Update, but i want to keep root working!
Is there a way to do this?
If yes, please tell me how (i'm not a pro in flashing, so please explain in detail )
EDIT: i dont mind if i loose TWRP, i just want to keep root and android 10 working
thanks in advance!
stay safe and stay home
Alex

Also interested in a guide for this.

Alibabara said:
I am on Stock Android 9 with unlocked bootloader, TWRP and Magisk Root.
Now i want to update to the v.11.0.4.0 Android 10 Update, but i want to keep root working!
Is there a way to do this?
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Yes. It's complex because of TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/10-0-4-0-to-10-0-7-0-ota-keeping-magisk-t3916863

Thanks for the answer, i already saw this thread but as I already said I'm not a big Expert in this topic, so that guide in the thread is too complex and short for me (and for other most likely too...)
Maybe you can explain it more precisly to us?
I would be very greatful for this!
Or if you know a way too archieve what i want but loose twrp and data... I wouldn't mind. I dont Need twrp and my Phone is New... So
Thanks in advance!
Best Regards
Alex

Alibabara said:
Maybe you can explain it more precisly to us?
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You can't do it simpler. Mostly because you've got to get back to stock for the OTA.
You can do it different. Get the fastboot. Flash that (don't erase userdata). Then install Magisk and TWRP again.
Not every release gets a fastboot but 11.0.4.0 did so you have this option.

Can you explain this more for me pls?
- What exact files do I need?
- what exactly should i do with these files? (flash with terminal, TWRP, Slot A, Slot B, etc.....)
- is it relevant which version of Android 9 i have?
you would help me alot, if you explain it in detail so that i can do it.
I already tried in android 10 unlocking bootloader and flashed the "disable force encryption" but got stuck on booting screen.
Pls tell me how exactly i should do what, and i will post my results
Thanks !
Best Regards,
Alex

Recomendations
Hello,
I just updated from Android 9 stock ROM, to Android 10 with a custom ROM.
I followed this two YouTube guides from the same user:
How to root and install TWRP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy9Z_NN_7Tg&list=LLm7cWm_1QXORlLa5XeTETUw&index=12&t=365s
How to install custom ROM(In my case I installed Evolution X with Android 10 following these steps):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0pcmA_ew-Y&list=LLm7cWm_1QXORlLa5XeTETUw&index=13&t=173s
**Advise**
- Use the same files and versions that he uses, If you use/do something different, you are going to have some problems.
What I'm currently running on my Mi A2 Lite:
- Evolution X ROM(Android 10) -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/development/rom-evolution-x-3-3-t4014685
- Nitrogen Kernel r3 -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/development/r1-nitrogen-kernel-mi-a2-lite-t4011019
Everything has been very stable at the moment(1 week and lots of gaming and restarts and tests), so I feel fine sharing this.
Best,
delokt

Alibabara said:
Can you explain this more for me pls?
- What exact files do I need?
- what exactly should i do with these files? (flash with terminal, TWRP, Slot A, Slot B, etc.....)
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Fastboot image from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824871
Install instructions in that thread. TL;DR Run the flash_all_keeping_userdata script to upgrade to the version you downloaded. 11.0.4.0 is what you want.
You have Magisk and TWRP. Install them the same way you did before. Go read their threads if you forgot or use the last part of my guide.

Hello Friends, i have good news, i successfully updated my Phone to android 10 and keep TWRP and magisk!
I did the following steps:
- clean install of fastbood v.11.0.4. Android 10 via Mi-Flashtool
- powershell adb: fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-dees_troy-daisy.img
- TWRP should open on Mi a2 lite. go to advanced and activate adb sideload
- powershell: adb sideload twrp-installer-3.3.1-dees_troy-daisy.zip
TWRP should now be installed.
Then i tried a reboot system and got into the welcome screen, so it booted.
What i did next is, the magisk v20.4 zip file move to sd card or internal storage of the device and flash it trough TWRP.
DONE!
now your phone should reboot to system. It now has Android 10 and magisk installed and working!
Hope i can help someone else with this.
Files are on my google drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=19eg3N9bSliVh40T8atnp4rJiIKPjob0j
Best Regards
Alex

a1291762 said:
Fastboot image from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824871
Install instructions in that thread. TL;DR Run the flash_all_keeping_userdata script to upgrade to the version you downloaded. 11.0.4.0 is what you want.
You have Magisk and TWRP. Install them the same way you did before. Go read their threads if you forgot or use the last part of my guide.
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thx for the help! i did it!

Question Downgrade global variant one plus 9 pro from Color OS

I just got my one plus 9 pro variant t and I updated to color os. How do I downgrade back to oxygen so I can root and install roms?
I downloaded the package but it says downgrade not allowed.

jhr5474 said:
I just got my one plus 9 pro variant t and I updated to color os. How do I downgrade back to oxygen so I can root and install roms?
I downloaded the package but it says downgrade not allowed.
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If you want unlock and install custom rom based on A12 firmware you don't need to donwgrade (just unlock bootloader ed install whatevwr you want)
you need to start from EDL if you want to install roms that require A11 framwwork

Thank you, so basically since my bootloader is unlocked I can follow instructions and just flash rom via fastboot? Color os doesn't have an option in recovery to install anything.

jhr5474 said:
Thank you, so basically since my bootloader is unlocked I can follow instructions and just flash rom via fastboot? Color os doesn't have an option in recovery to install anything.
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MSM Tool.

jhr5474 said:
Thank you, so basically since my bootloader is unlocked I can follow instructions and just flash rom via fastboot? Color os doesn't have an option in recovery to install anything.
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If you want to install lineage or other roms based on A12, just follow instructions
roms based on A11 tipically require A11.2.10.10 to flash it you should restart via EDL (MSM tool)

I've downloaded the msm tool and see nothing that it is catching

Solved, I had to find the right drivers, thanks for all the help guys

Question Where to get Stock Firmware?

Got the Mi 11 5G NE recently and I'm wanting to install LineageOS on it as per the installation guide: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lisa/install
However it says I must be on Android 12 and unfortunately I've already updated the phone to the latest Android 13 MIUI.
Just wondering if there's a reliable place to find the Android 12 stock firmware

mon0theist said:
Got the Mi 11 5G NE recently and I'm wanting to install LineageOS on it as per the installation guide: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lisa/install
However it says I must be on Android 12 and unfortunately I've already updated the phone to the latest Android 13 MIUI.
Just wondering if there's a reliable place to find the Android 12 stock firmware
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MIUI Downloader will point you to the official ROMs
MIUI Downloader - Apps on Google Play
MIUI upgrade app for Mi users.
play.google.com
However, you would need to avoid downgrade protection (it can be done, you will have to download the Fastboot type ROM, unpack tgz, find a bat script inside that does not relock BL, edit the script to remove downgrade protection and use it then to flash manually via Fastboot - not by using MIFlash)
Btw, for any flashing you must first unlock the Bootloader (either for downgrading MIUI and/or for installing the custom ROM)

zgfg said:
MIUI Downloader will point you to the official ROMs
MIUI Downloader - Apps on Google Play
MIUI upgrade app for Mi users.
play.google.com
However, you would need to avoid downgrade protection (it can be done, you will have to download the Fastboot type ROM, unpack tgz, find a bat script inside that does not relock BL, edit the script to remove downgrade protection and use it then to flash manually via Fastboot - not by using MIFlash)
Btw, for any flashing you must first unlock the Bootloader (either for downgrading MIUI and/or for installing the custom ROM)
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Okay awesome, thanks!

So I'm trying to unlock the bootloader and it says "preparing to add account and device" but then nothing happens

mon0theist said:
So I'm trying to unlock the bootloader and it says "preparing to add account and device" but then nothing happens
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Ah nvm it went through.
Can/should I re-lock the bootloader after either rooting or installing LineageOS? might just stick with rooted stock, haven't decided yet

Question Absolute Beginner - Hate the new operating system, want to change it, questions

Background
I've just switched from a P30 Pro to a Xiaomi 13 Pro, I've never rooted a phone in my life.
I loathe the operating system, it doesn't let me open links in the applications that I want to link them in (I'm trying to open Reddit links in an external app and it will not work no matter what I do, just goes to Chrome or the default Reddit app), the game program doesn't let me swipe the taskbar down to view messages, the notch hiding feature doesn't work.
I don't know how much of this is down to MIUI and how much is down to Android updates but it's terrible. This kind of restriction is exactly what I was hoping to avoid. There hasn't been a single thing I've seen so far that represents and improvement.
Specs
CPU - Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform Octa-core Max 3.19GHz
Android version - 13 TKQ1.220905.001
MIUI version - MIUI Global 14.0.22, also listed is 14.0.22.0(TMBEUXM)
Model - 2210132G
Network is Vodafone
Any more specs needed to answer any of these let me know.
Questions
1. Is it possible to root it?
2. If I root this thing is there a way to install the OS from my previous phone, or some other OS that can easily be customised?
3. If it is possible to root it, how do I do it? I assume there's some guide.
4. If I attempt to root it, is it easy to reset it if I **** it up? I had a horrible experience with bricking a PSP trying to root that about 15 years ago and I'm loathe to repeat it.

First thing to do to root or install roms.
Unlock bootloader
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
1/3:
Same Method (NUWA).
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM Dear Xiaomi 13 user, I'm not responsible if anything happens to your device. If you execute these AiO procedures properly then you shouldn't face any problems...
forum.xda-developers.com
2/
For the moment no AOSP rom for this model and not sure there are many.
4/
You can use Miflash or TWRP.

NOSS8 said:
First thing to do to root or install roms.
Unlock bootloader
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
1/3:
Same Method (NUWA).
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM Dear Xiaomi 13 user, I'm not responsible if anything happens to your device. If you execute these AiO procedures properly then you shouldn't face any problems...
forum.xda-developers.com
2/
For the moment no AOSP rom for this model and not sure there are many.
4/
You can use Miflash or TWRP.
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Thanks. So is there any real advantage to doing it at this point?

Hal Nolastname said:
Thanks. So is there any real advantage to doing it at this point?
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You can unlock the bootloader and try a Xiaomi Eu rom(based on Chinese firmware).

NOSS8 said:
First thing to do to root or install roms.
Unlock bootloader
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
1/3:
Same Method (NUWA).
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM Dear Xiaomi 13 user, I'm not responsible if anything happens to your device. If you execute these AiO procedures properly then you shouldn't face any problems...
forum.xda-developers.com
2/
For the moment no AOSP rom for this model and not sure there are many.
4/
You can use Miflash or TWRP.
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Thanks for this.

NOSS8 said:
You can unlock the bootloader and try a Xiaomi Eu rom(based on Chinese firmware).
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How to pass safetynet when rooted on Official Xiaomi EU ROM?

aygul12345 said:
How to pass safetynet when rooted on Official Xiaomi EU ROM?
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Xiaomi Eu rom passes safetynet and has the playstore certified without root, if you root it will no longer be the case and will have to use zygisk+Safetynet module.

NOSS8 said:
Xiaomi Eu rom passes safetynet and has the playstore certified without root, if you root it will no longer be the case and will have to use zygisk+Safetynet module.
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I running currently xiaomi 13 global model with EU official Rom,
I want to root it with TWRP, but what module I need to pass safetynet?

aygul12345 said:
I running currently xiaomi 13 global model with EU official Rom,
I want to root it with TWRP, but what module I need to pass safetynet?
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You have an EEA stock rom for Europe or a Xiaomi Eu rom.
No need for TWRP to root.
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM Dear Xiaomi 13 user, I'm not responsible if anything happens to your device. If you execute these AiO procedures properly then you shouldn't face any problems...
forum.xda-developers.com
Safetynet module.

NOSS8 said:
You have an EEA stock rom for Europe or a Xiaomi Eu rom.
No need for TWRP to root.
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM
[All-in-One] Xiaomi 13 (fuxi): Unlock Bootloader, Root, Flash TWRP, Flash ROM Dear Xiaomi 13 user, I'm not responsible if anything happens to your device. If you execute these AiO procedures properly then you shouldn't face any problems...
forum.xda-developers.com
Safetynet module.
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I have the EEA Stock Rom of Xiaomi.
I unlocked bootloader and flashed TWRP . but after a restart;
I get the error message you phone can't be trusted there is a corruption been occurred. Press the powerbutton to continue but then black screen? But then is all black.. Phone is not normall booting into the phone OS.
I will relock and reflash back to EEA, and try it again.

aygul12345 said:
I have the EEA Stock Rom of Xiaomi.
I unlocked bootloader and flashed TWRP . but after a restart;
I get the error message you phone can't be trusted there is a corruption been occurred. Press the powerbutton to continue but then black screen? But then is all black.. Phone is not normall booting into the phone OS.
I will relock and reflash back to EEA, and try it again.
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Which TWRP and with which commands?