Hi All
Please excuse me if this has been answered before, I have a brand new Mi A2 Lite, all seems to be working fine but when I try to encrypt the phone (requirement for work) then it does into an endless reboot recycle and never completes so I have to do a forced wipe and reboot of the phone to get it back to a useable state, I am new to the whole Android experience so don't fully understand all the terminology used in these forums so please be gentle with me
I also do not see any option to update the phone even though it keeps telling me that it couldn't install system updates, so if you can help with that as well I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Mark
MFUGATT said:
when I try to encrypt the phone (requirement for work) then it does into an endless reboot recycle and never completes so I have to do a forced wipe and reboot of the phone to get it back to a useable state
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The phone always has encryption. You can enable a password too. Settings -> Security -> Screen Lock. What exactly did you do?
MFUGATT said:
I also do not see any option to update the phone even though it keeps telling me that it couldn't install system updates, so if you can help with that as well I would really appreciate it.
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Settings -> Security -> Security Update
You need develooer mode in to use adb. Then see the section If the OTA fails on this guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/10-0-4-0-to-10-0-7-0-ota-keeping-magisk-t3916863
a1291762 said:
The phone always has encryption. You can enable a password too. Settings -> Security -> Screen Lock. What exactly did you do?
Settings -> Security -> Security Update
You need develooer mode in to use adb. Then see the section If the OTA fails on this guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/10-0-4-0-to-10-0-7-0-ota-keeping-magisk-t3916863
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Thanks for replying
I go into Settings > Security & Privacy > Encryption & Credentials and then select Encrypt Phone, it tells me it needs to be fully charged and pulled in and then I select encrypt, it then goes into a reboot loop and needs to be hard reset, so never actually encrypts it.
I don't see Security Update in the security settings even after enabling developer mode.
Sorry for sounding stupid but I am new to all this
Thanks
Mark
MFUGATT said:
I go into Settings > Security & Privacy > Encryption & Credentials
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Are you on Oreo or Pie? What version number do you see in Settings -> About?
Eg. My phone says android version 9 (that's pie) and build number PKQ1.180917.001.10.0.14.0.PDLMXIM (that's the September update).
I found that encryption screen burried under advanced.
My phone is already encrypted. No option to disable. That's what this phone does. Custom ROMs need a special encryption disabler.
MFUGATT said:
and then select Encrypt Phone, it tells me it needs to be fully charged and pulled in and then I select encrypt, it then goes into a reboot loop and needs to be hard reset, so never actually encrypts it.
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That's definitely not standard for Pie. I'm fairly certain it's not how Oreo worked either...
MFUGATT said:
I don't see Security Update in the security settings even after enabling developer mode.
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Hmm...
If you're on Oreo the update screen will be in a different place. I normally go Settings -> System -> Advanced -> System Update.
There have been people who bought A2 Lite but got a hacked Redmi Pro 6 instead... Don't panic yet, but if things are seeming odd... Look at this thread for some signs your phone was tampered with.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/help/mi-a2-lite-lineageos-box-t3934710
MFUGATT said:
Thanks for replying
I go into Settings > Security & Privacy > Encryption & Credentials and then select Encrypt Phone, it tells me it needs to be fully charged and pulled in and then I select encrypt, it then goes into a reboot loop and needs to be hard reset, so never actually encrypts it.
I don't see Security Update in the security settings even after enabling developer mode.
Sorry for sounding stupid but I am new to all this
Thanks
Mark
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Mi A2 Lite already comes encrypted by default. I know this because I use an work profile too.
I can be wrong, bit are you sure you got a genuine Mi A2 Lite, with the official ROM? Go to Settings -> About Device. Post a screenshot, please.
I've had a similar issue with 2 devices (32 and 64 gb variants), both phones unencrypted themselves without me doing something weird, the normal behavior with an encrypted phone is that when you reboot or turn on the device it asks for a pin to fully boot, but my phones after some usage skipped that step and boot without the pin, after that I cant re enable encryption unless I wipe the phones, both aren't redmi 6 pro because i checked and they receive every monthly update without any problem, i'm guessing it is a memory issue ( read somewhere mi a1 and a2 had eMMC problems)
a1291762 said:
Are you on Oreo or Pie? What version number do you see in Settings -> About?
Eg. My phone says android version 9 (that's pie) and build number PKQ1.180917.001.10.0.14.0.PDLMXIM (that's the September update).
I found that encryption screen burried under advanced.
My phone is already encrypted. No option to disable. That's what this phone does. Custom ROMs need a special encryption disabler.
That's definitely not standard for Pie. I'm fairly certain it's not how Oreo worked either...
Hmm...
If you're on Oreo the update screen will be in a different place. I normally go Settings -> System -> Advanced -> System Update.
There have been people who bought A2 Lite but got a hacked Redmi Pro 6 instead... Don't panic yet, but if things are seeming odd... Look at this thread for some signs your phone was tampered with.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/help/mi-a2-lite-lineageos-box-t3934710
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Thanks, so it would appear I have been sold a fake phone, following the instructions I appear to have a Redmi Pro 6, so the next question is how can I get this phone to a state where I can encrypt it.
Many thanks
Mark
MFUGATT said:
Thanks, so it would appear I have been sold a fake phone, following the instructions I appear to have a Redmi Pro 6, so the next question is how can I get this phone to a state where I can encrypt it.
Many thanks
Mark
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First double check which your model is through fastboot using:
Code:
fastboot getvar
if you receive a code sakura then your model is Redmi 6Pro and the better would be returning it completely to stock or you´ll have more troubles in the way.
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Does anyone have a cure for this tab 12.2 pro? Its 100% stock and will randomly reboot . i used Odin and twrp(thats not working) and everything went smoothly.
Don't disable Knox. It's rebooting due to that, most likely.
How can i undo that? It asked me in the beginning if i wanted to disable it and i said yes
sandjunky said:
How can i undo that? It asked me in the beginning if i wanted to disable it and i said yes
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Try going to Settings -> General -> Application Manager -> swipe left* until you see Turned off tab - re-enable anything that's disabled there.
Never mind I found it just can't turn them back on
sandjunky said:
Never mind I found it just can't turn them back on
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I had disabled Knox as well. I used ROM Toolbox Pro to re-enable or "unfreeze" the app, but there are others available too.
I factory wiped my phone under Marshmallow, and then updated it to Nougat with the OTA update, but when I boot up, I discovered that I am only proposed to add fingerprints to the phone. I am not offered to add a password for encryption. In the settings menu, adding a password does not appear anywhere. And it says the phone is already encrypted.
I don't understand what is going on. How can I encrypt the phone using a password?
fnoingw said:
I factory wiped my phone under Marshmallow, and then updated it to Nougat with the OTA update, but when I boot up, I discovered that I am only proposed to add fingerprints to the phone. I am not offered to add a password for encryption. In the settings menu, adding a password does not appear anywhere. And it says the phone is already encrypted.
I don't understand what is going on. How can I encrypt the phone using a password?
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You don't see an option above fingerprint under security in settings (swipe)? Click it.
With kudos to @Captain_Throwback and company, I was able to install the latest OTA (January security update) for the M9 despite being rooted (systemless, phh/Magisk) and having TWRP 3.0.3-0 installed - just tapped 'install' when prompted and off we went (yes, I'll have to re-install TWRP, but still, wow).
My phone is encrypted and during the update I noticed that I was not prompted to decrypt it. Instead, I saw the message "Device decrypted with default password" come up. This is new to me, and a little disconcerting - but perhaps this is normal for this kind of update process? I'm unfamiliar with Linux in general and the command-line side of Android in particular, but if someone could tell me a bit about this, I'd appreciate it - is this normal behavior? And if so, how is it not a security risk (ie, a backdoor around my password/encryption)?
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Computerslayer
That just means you don't have a password set up "on boot" in Android, which means it's encrypted with the default password, which is simply "default_password". So TWRP applies that and is able to decrypt your device automatically. If you want to be prompted to enter a password in TWRP, add a password "on boot" in Android.
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That just means you don't have a password set up "on boot" in Android, which means it's encrypted with the default password, which is simply "default_password". So TWRP applies that and is able to decrypt your device automatically. If you want to be prompted to enter a password in TWRP, add a password "on boot" in Android.
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Ah! That makes sense. It seems I disabled this when I enabled Lockdown Pro as an accessibility service. I've got the password back in place for boot now. Thank you.
Thank you also for the latest version of TWRP and the ability to install OTAs with TWRP installed. With the advent of monthly security updates, it's nice to be able to have TWRP support installing them easily.
computerslayer said:
Ah! That makes sense. It seems I disabled this when I enabled Lockdown Pro as an accessibility service. I've got the password back in place for boot now. Thank you.
Thank you also for the latest version of TWRP and the ability to install OTAs with TWRP installed. With the advent of monthly security updates, it's nice to be able to have TWRP support installing them easily.
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No problem - just make sure you manually install that firmware!
Captain_Throwback said:
No problem - just make sure you manually install that firmware!
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Yeah, I've gotta still do that.... (pardon me while go re-read your instructions again)
Hello Everyone,
Some weeks back I installed latest version of LineAge OS : 14.1-20170209-UNOFFICIAL-onyx on my one plus X phone. So after playing around with it found that there were lots of issues so I decided to uninstall it and tried it by tapping 7 times on the build number and guys nothing comes up. I am not able to activate Developer Mode on my phone. Need your help ASAP !!!
Build Number : onyx-userdebug 7.1.1 NMF26V feaeeb615e test-keys. So guys need your inputs because it contains lots of bugs. No notification feature etc. So please I don't have any idea what should I do so please post your suggestions.
Guys any inputs ?? Pls help me
One more thing guys... Below are the things which are not working on my phone
Tapping 7 times !!! Developer options not showing up
No Notifications at all... I can hear the sounds but no success to show notifications
Google Store updates & Installation suddenly stopped...
Reset Everything Option Not working...
Guys seriously suggest me some solution....
Just launch setup wizard... Problem will solved
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Just launch setup wizard... Problem will solved
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Which setup wizard ur talking about ?>
Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut
•search for setup wizard and launch it.
Problem solved.
It didn't work for me. When trying to open Setup Wizard, it says App isn't installed.
For me, the Setup Wizard also didn't work. I used TWRP to wipe Dalvik Cache, System, Data and Cache and then re-installed the ROM. That is pretty much a factory reset (didn't lose any photo's and other files), but it worked.
One plus one - lineage OS devolper options location.
if you are googling this in 2019 then it is a bit more hidden in Lineage OS. After tapping the build number 7 times. select system (It's above about phone) > Tap Advanced and it's the second last option. It took me a while figure this out.
If you come from stock rom it normally is in the main menu of settings. Personally it was a bad design choice to put it there instead of the default location.
Denzi00 said:
if you are googling this in 2019 then it is a bit more hidden in Lineage OS. After tapping the build number 7 times. select system (It's above about phone) > Tap Advanced and it's the second last option. It took me a while figure this out.
If you come from stock rom it normally is in the main menu of settings. Personally it was a bad design choice to put it there instead of the default location.
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2020 and so on point! Thanks! :good::good::good:
Worked perfect!!!
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2020 and so on point! Thanks! :good::good::good:
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I just tried this process with LineageOS 17.1 and worked perfect, thanks for the instructions!
i have the phone updated to android pie and rooted with magisk the latest version and i have twrp recovery on it
but while installing one of the mods (youtube vanced) and after it rebooted the phone asked for my pattern (not on the lock screen but the encrypted startup feature which i didn't turn on but i have changed my pattern a few days ago but i use the fingerprint always on the phone)
i forgot the pattern for the phone and i tried on it and it says 9 more tries and my phone will be wiped
is there a way to find the pattern on my google account since it's linked to the phone and it automatically uploads it to the cloud ? or is there a way to bypass it ?
Note:i know it sound like i stole the phone but i have proof of ownership if anyone wants(the box and the google account linked to it are mine and is linked to this account)
thanks in advance
Do you have access on twrp? If entered first time pattern should be saved and you can access data.
Simply reboot in twrp, if no pattern is asked make a backup of data partition (that will be unencrypted) just in case you will need to wipe and search for a way to access twrp-saved pattern.
You could also try the google feature "find my device" and change pattern, but as phone its encrypted i dont really think it will work.
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Do you have access on twrp? If entered first time pattern should be saved and you can access data.
Simply reboot in twrp, if no pattern is asked make a backup of data partition (that will be unencrypted) just in case you will need to wipe and search for a way to access twrp-saved pattern.
You could also try the google feature "find my device" and change pattern, but as phone its encrypted i dont really think it will work.
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sadly the "find my phone" doesn't help
and in TWRP it asks for the key too and when i press cancel and try to go to data/system where the pass key is there is nothing (it must be encrypted as well)
and twrp says that my data is 0mb and can't even back it up because it's encrypted
Ok, but it doesnt say that data will be wiped, so you can try a lot of patterns.
Unfortunatelly theres no way to bypass because data is encrypted, you should try again and again and prepare yourself for a complete wipe.
cuper22 said:
i have the phone updated to android pie and rooted with magisk the latest version and i have twrp recovery on it
but while installing one of the mods (youtube vanced) and after it rebooted the phone asked for my pattern (not on the lock screen but the encrypted startup feature which i didn't turn on but i have changed my pattern a few days ago but i use the fingerprint always on the phone)
i forgot the pattern for the phone and i tried on it and it says 9 more tries and my phone will be wiped
is there a way to find the pattern on my google account since it's linked to the phone and it automatically uploads it to the cloud ? or is there a way to bypass it ?
Note:i know it sound like i stole the phone but i have proof of ownership if anyone wants(the box and the google account linked to it are mine and is linked to this account)
thanks in advance
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What twrp did u use I keep reading it's bricks in pie
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What twrp did u use I keep reading it's bricks in pie
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the one posted here on(although i'm sure i'm not using it correctly since every time i need to open it i need to fastboot boot twrb.img) it's been like that since 8.1
cuper22 said:
the one posted here on(although i'm sure i'm not using it correctly since every time i need to open it i need to fastboot boot twrb.img) it's been like that since 8.1
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That's some bugs I've heard about it.on the post it recommends not useing that one for pie.u might want to look on Google I did see something about a emcrptiin patch