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Hello, I am poised to start customising my Redmi Note 8T. I've done loads of reading and have an outline plan but would appreciate a sanity check / review of this in case I am either missing something or doing something I shouldnt. Phone is currently encrypted, TWRP can unlock it fine. I want to end up with an encrypted device but there is nothing precious on the phone at the moment (stock MIUI as delivered, pretty much unused since the unlock factory reset).
Here's what I have following my research on other threads here:
First, what I have done already:
0. get phone Redmi 8T willow 128GB with stock MIUI (DONE)
1. unlock phone (DONE, 7 day wait!)
2. flash TWRP (DONE, used 3.3.1-1 official version, but MIUI overwrote it when I rebooted)
3. Backup from TWRP (DONE)
Next, the to-do list:
4. flash vbmeta (fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img)
5. flash TWRP 3.3.1-10 version (fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-10-ginkgo-willow-mauronofrio.img)
6. reboot into TWRP (fastboot reboot, hold volume up + power)
7. Wipe /system, /data, and /cache
8. flash Havoc-OS-v3.2-20200229-willow-Official.zip
9. flash open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200229.zip
10. reboot & test
11. reboot into TWRP (fastboot reboot, hold volume up + power)
12. flash magisk zip (Magisk-v20.3.zip)
13. flash disable_dm_verity zip (Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.24.2020.zip)
14. reboot & test
15. Install via magisk manager the SQLite3 binary (SQLite3.Universal.Binaries.v1.0.zip)
16. Reboot
17. Install vis magisk manager the GPay SQLite fix (GPay.SQLite.Fix.v2.0.zip)
18. Reboot
Thanks very much in advance.
Hey @ogpog, at step 4, where you find vbmeta to flash?
Thanks
ogpog said:
Hello, I am poised to start customising my Redmi Note 8T. I've done loads of reading and have an outline plan but would appreciate a sanity check / review of this in case I am either missing something or doing something I shouldnt. Phone is currently encrypted, TWRP can unlock it fine. I want to end up with an encrypted device but there is nothing precious on the phone at the moment (stock MIUI as delivered, pretty much unused since the unlock factory reset).
Here's what I have following my research on other threads here:
First, what I have done already:
0. get phone Redmi 8T willow 128GB with stock MIUI (DONE)
1. unlock phone (DONE, 7 day wait!)
2. flash TWRP (DONE, used 3.3.1-1 official version, but MIUI overwrote it when I rebooted)
3. Backup from TWRP (DONE)
Next, the to-do list:
4. flash vbmeta (fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img)
5. flash TWRP 3.3.1-10 version (fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-10-ginkgo-willow-mauronofrio.img)
6. reboot into TWRP (fastboot reboot, hold volume up + power)
7. Wipe /system, /data, and /cache
8. flash Havoc-OS-v3.2-20200229-willow-Official.zip
9. flash open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200229.zip
10. reboot & test
11. reboot into TWRP (fastboot reboot, hold volume up + power)
12. flash magisk zip (Magisk-v20.3.zip)
13. flash disable_dm_verity zip (Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.24.2020.zip)
14. reboot & test
15. Install via magisk manager the SQLite3 binary (SQLite3.Universal.Binaries.v1.0.zip)
16. Reboot
17. Install vis magisk manager the GPay SQLite fix (GPay.SQLite.Fix.v2.0.zip)
18. Reboot
Thanks very much in advance.
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flashing vbmeta is not really needed..however keep it just in case.
iaio72 said:
Hey @ogpog, at step 4, where you find vbmeta to flash?
Thanks
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in fastboot rom inside images folder
ok solved thanks
the_weird_aquarian said:
flashing vbmeta is not really needed..however keep it just in case.
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Well I tried without vbmeta and ended up with the panic-inducing "The system is destroyed" screen. I went back to fastboot and flashed vbmeta and twrp again, then installed the cutom rom, set it all up, then went back and installed magisk.
in fastboot rom inside images folder
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I got vbmeta from reading https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81591273&postcount=196 and downloaded from https://t.me/rn8updates/80
The same thing happened to me and I'm still not clear on the steps to follow to fix it and be able to install a custom rom. Destroyed system appears
ogpog said:
Well I tried without vbmeta and ended up with the panic-inducing "The system is destroyed" screen. I went back to fastboot and flashed vbmeta and twrp again, then installed the cutom rom, set it all up, then went back and installed magisk.
I got vbmeta from reading https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81591273&postcount=196 and downloaded from https://t.me/rn8updates/80
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The same thing happened to me and I'm still not clear on the steps to follow to fix it and be able to install a custom rom. Destroyed system appears.
You did well with the steps outlined above??
nothing is clear, not really..to many gray areas..like can i backup rom to external sd card, why exactly in twrp do you backup rom wise, and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_, iv read its two files in one, new roms are not like the old days ie marshmallow kitkat, i used all in one tool flashed twrp..all went well then flashed then flashed magisk and then the dm-verty thing, ended up in a bootloop, then tried to use mi flash tool to put original firmware back, error error, got back using twrp and using eea recovery rom, although i was on on global, remember fast boot rom is not the same as recovery rom, same rom though, all very confusing...for me anyway.
Juanlufer4 said:
The same thing happened to me and I'm still not clear on the steps to follow to fix it and be able to install a custom rom. Destroyed system appears.
You did well with the steps outlined above??
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Just looking back over my notes from when I did it. Here is what I wrote:
A modified vbmeta.img disables verify boot on devices using Android Verified Boot. You need to disable dm-verity on the fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
source https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81591273&postcount=196
(the above is a command-line given on your computer connected to your phone which has been booted in fastboot mode (boot phone with power+volume down). You need the fastboot command on your computer (I use Linux and it's in a package called "android-tools").
If you forget to flash vbmeta, you'll see a message "the system hass been destroyed". Just go back to fastboot mode and flash it.
This is the process I recorded, but please verify it rather than folllwing it blindly, and bear in mind that later versions are available now .
Code:
0. get phone Redmi 8T with stock MIUI
1. unlock phone (DONE, 7 day wait!)
2. flash TWRP (DONE, used 3.3.1-1 official version, but MIUI overwrote it)
3. Backup (DONE)
4. flash vbmeta (fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img)
5. flash TWRP 3.3.1-10 version (fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-10-ginkgo-willow-mauronofrio.img)
6. reboot into TWRP (fastboot reboot, hold volume up + power)
7. Wipe /system, /data, and /cache
8. flash Havoc-OS-v3.2-20200229-willow-Official.zip
9. flash open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200229.zip
10. reboot & test
bluefender said:
nothing is clear, not really..to many gray areas..like can i backup rom to external sd card, why exactly in twrp do you backup rom wise, and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_, iv read its two files in one, new roms are not like the old days ie marshmallow kitkat, i used all in one tool flashed twrp..all went well then flashed then flashed magisk and then the dm-verty thing, ended up in a bootloop, then tried to use mi flash tool to put original firmware back, error error, got back using twrp and using eea recovery rom, although i was on on global, remember fast boot rom is not the same as recovery rom, same rom though, all very confusing...for me anyway.
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I get your sentiment - it's feels hard doing this on any Android despite having decades of expert level professional computer experience. But it's really a miracle we can do it at all and we have the good people providing roms and the information needed to install them to thank for that. I think the "brick fear" makes it worse due to the lack of a console port or bios to fall back to like you have on a computer. I think the first post in the thread should contain all the information needed to install the rom but it's a moving target so I guess it's a difficult call to expect it to be maintained.
If I were to call out for one thing, it would be for that page to also include instructions for Linux. Android is Linux after all
(sorry I just realised I wasn't on the havoc thread where the "first page" is - https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8/development/rom-havocos-3-1-t4043973 )
Thanks for your interest, I just wanted to know if the steps you describe were correct. I had 2 systems destroyed and it's not funny. Hopefully it works
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the_weird_aquarian said:
flashing vbmeta is not really needed..however keep it just in case.
in fastboot rom inside images folder
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A doubt? started the rom well or encrypted?
Is there any YouTube videos showing the steps for the Redmi Note 8T ?
How to install rom gsi for Redmi note 8t
chakkrit_pond said:
How to install rom gsi for Redmi note 8t
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+1 I'm trying to test GSIs on Note 8 (ginkgo) and I'm not succeeding in any way. Phone stuck on bootanimation (or, sometimes, reboot into TWRP).
Does anyone have the steps to success? Thanks.
I can start from scratch (MIUI 11).
Trying to flash a/b gsis of Android 10.
DISCLAIMERS:
This help is specific for MERLIN devices only !
(Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)
Keep atention. This is an UNOFFICIAL thread.
This thread was based on the thread by Agent_fabulous. Thank you very much !
DON'T ask by PM. If you have any question, reply to this thread.
Keep in mind, nothing is 100% perfect, so you need to read careful
and keep trying before to ask an already answered question.
Keep your backup files safe and secure ! If you can, encrypt them.
If you try to flash in "firmware upgrade" mode, bootloader will be LOCKED again !
Never try to flash in "format all" mode ! Otherwise, you will LOSE all secure and identifying infos for your device. Like IMEI and MAC.
Never try to share your backups or your security and privacy will be compromised.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
Sorry for my bad english.
GOOD LUCK
1. Where can I find official and untouched STOCK FIRMWARES ROMS?Here, you can find latest releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/merlin/Here, you can find archive of releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/merlin/
2. Where can I find some useful tools?Xiaomitool: https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/Miflashpro: https://miflashpro.com/Miflashtool: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/Sp Flash Tool: https://spflashtools.com/category/windowsMi PC Suite: http://pcsuite.mi.com/
3. There are useful tools for LINUX or Mac OS?Xiaomitool (Linux & MacOS): https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/Sp Flash Tool (Linux): https://spflashtools.com/category/linux
4. My pc can't detect my phone. What to do?Probably, you need to install appropriate usb drivers.Try this: https://androidmtk.com/download-mtk-usb-all-drivers
5. Where can I find custom ROMs?Here, you can find the collection of custom ROMs for MERLIN: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4291423/
6. How can I root?First and obviously, you need to unlock your bootloader. Once you unlock your bootloader, you can root your device flashing magisk patched boot.img.Here, you can find magisk patched boot images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/KEEP ATENTION: you need to disable verification for vbmeta too.Here, you can find patched vbmeta with disabled verification: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/
7. Where can I find TWRP & PBRP?There is only ONE recovery project with open source for MERLIN.But, there are other twrp and pbrp with closed source.If you use it, you can cause damages to your device, use at your own risk and DON'T ask about it.KEEP ATENTION: you need to IGNORE misc partition, if you flash the misc partition, your phone can be stucked in boot loop.Here, you can find recovery projects images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227751/KEEP ATENTION: you need to disable verification for vbmeta too.Here, you can find patched vbmeta with disabled verification: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/
8. How can I restore the state of UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER?You need to restore your backup of SECCFG partition.Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4220013/
9. How to make TWRP V11.0.4.0 work on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher?If you are using MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, TWRP V11.0.4.0 will not work.Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223077/You will need to flash an older LK partition.Here, you can find lk images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218925/
10. How can I disable TWRP?You will need to flash original stock recovery.img.Here, you can find original stock recovery images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/
11. How to flash using SP FLASH TOOL without EDL and authentication?If you want to use flash tool on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, it will requires EDL and authentication.Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223089/
12. I am on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, how can I flash using SP FLASH TOOL without EDL and authentication?You will need to flash an older PRELOADER binary.Here, you can find preloader binaries: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218929/
13. I am on MIUI V12.0.4.0 or lower, how can I flash using SP FLASH TOOL without EDL and authentication?You will need the specific DA (download-agent) file for it without authentication (#NoAuth #NoAuthentication #No-Auth #No-Authentication).Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209765/
14. How can I downgrade MIUI version?For downgrading your miui, you need unlocked bootloader.After unlocked bootloader, you can flash older firmware rom using fastboot or sp flash tool.
15. My phone is booting to a black screen after flashed misc partition together twrp. What to do?If your phone is booting to a black screen, you need to erase MISC partition.Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209299/
16. My phone got bootlop after installed a Magisk module or Xposed module. How can I disable it?You will need to uninstall the module. You have two methods for this.For first method, you can disable Magisk (read question 17).For second method, you need to boot in emergency mode (rescue mode).For booting in emergency mode, you need to press Vol+ (volume up) after boot starts. (YES, I mean AFTER you see boot logo.)And then, you can uninstall the module.
17. My phone got bootlop after flashed Magisk. How can I disable it?You will need to flash original stock boot.img.Here, you can find original stock boot images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/
18. My phone got bootloop, I am on MIUI V12.0.4.0 or lower and I can't enter in fastboot mode or recovery mode. What to do?You need to flash stock rom using sp flash tool.Please, read question 13.
19. My phone got bootloop, I am on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher and I can't enter in fastboot mode or recovery mode. What to do?For this, you will need to bypass authentication and flash in EDL mode with NO auth for FREE.Here, you can find the guide for bypassing EDL authenticated mode for FREE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/For this, you will need an authorized account for flashing in EDL mode.You need to go the service centre for professional assistance.Please, read this: https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-edl-unbrick-authorized-mi-accounts/
20. There is any other way for flashing or unbricking?Yes. You can try any useful tool (read question 2 and 3).But, this help is not for how use them.You can find a huge amount of videos in youtube about it.
21. I want to keep with original stock boot.img together TWRP, but TWRP is removed at every reboot. What to do?You will need to flash patched boot image without overwrite of recovery.Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209263/KEEP ATENTION: you need to disable verification for vbmeta too.Here, you can find patched vbmeta with disabled verification: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/
22. Where can I find scatter files to flash using flash tool?Here, you can find scatter files: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223097/
23. Where can I find readback file to backup using flash tool?Here, you can find read back file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223109/
24. How can I know what is working on my phone before installing?If you want to know what is working for MERLIN, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204873/
25. How can I disable preinstalled apps without uninstalling them?You need to perform this in command line:pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.chrome(Change com.android.chrome to desired package name to disable.)
26. Where can I find source code of the kernel?Here, you can find the OFFICIAL source code of the kernel: https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/merlin-r-oss and https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/lancelot-q-ossHere, you can find the OFFICIAL source code of the kernel modules: https://github.com/MiCode/MTK_kernel_modules/tree/merlin-r-oss and https://github.com/MiCode/MTK_kernel_modules/tree/lancelot-q-oss
27. Where can I find device tree and other sources codes of MT6768?-> https://github.com/Jebaitedneko/omni_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/Redmi-MT6768/android_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/Redmi-MT6768/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768-> https://github.com/Redmi-MT6768/android_vendor_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/AndroidBlobs/device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/AndroidBlobs/vendor_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/SparXFusion/android_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/SparXFusion/android_kernel_redmi_mt6768-> https://github.com/JamieHoSzeYui/android_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/surblazer/android_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/surblazer/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768-> https://github.com/ZyCromerZ/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768-> https://github.com/Box-boi/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768-> https://github.com/Box-boi/omni_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/Box-boi/android_device_xiaomi_merlin-> https://github.com/Box-boi/android_vendor_xiaomi_merlin-> https://sourceforge.net/projects/zyc-kernels/files/Merlin
28. How to pass SafetyNet?You will need to have Xposed installed. After it, everything you need to do is install HiddenCore-Module, active it on Xposed Manager and reboot.Here, you can find the HiddenCore-Module: https://repo.xposed.info/module/com.cofface.ivaderKEEP ATENTION: it is making android to keep on activity forever and never suspends screen.You can use the patched apk by Evengard: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/hiddencore-module-what-was-it-doing.3903984/post-81982121.
29. How to disable ads (advertising)?You will need to have Xposed installed. After it, everything you need to do is install AdBlocker-Reborn, active it on Xposed Manager and reboot.Here, you can find the AdBlocker-Reborn: https://repo.xposed.info/module/com.aviraxp.adblocker.continuedKEEP ATENTION: some people said it can get troubles to google apps.
30. How to restore IMEI, Baseband, MAC, fix NVRAM WARNING and fix NVDATA CORRUPTED?KEEP ATENTION: never try to restore partitions from a different device, or you can brick and cause damages to your device.Here, you can find the guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-on-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4230423/
31. How to disable ads (advertising) without xposed?For unrooted devices, you need to perform this in command line:pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.msa.globalFor rooted devices, you need to debloat your system and then remove the "MSA" app.
32. What should I backup before trying to customize my device?Here, you can find the list of what partitions you need to backup for avoiding mistakes without risking all of your device's identification details, like IMEI, WiFi MAC, Bluetooth MAC, calibration data, NVDATA, NVRAM, RADIO/MODEM/BASEBAND and others: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...lin-device-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229629/
33. How to bypass authentication and flash in EDL with NO auth for FREE?Here, you can find the guide for bypassing EDL authenticated mode for FREE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/
34. How to install XPOSED?1. You need to unlock your bootloader.2. You need to root using Magisk.3. You need to install magisk manager.4. You need to install the magisk module: RIRU. (Only Riru in the name).5. You need to choose between EDXPOSED or LSPOSED and then install the magisk module: "Riru Edxposed" or "Riru Lsposed".6. You need to install the properly manager: "Edxposed Manager" or "Lsposed Manager".7. Reboot.Done. Enjoy !
35. How to remove and clear GOOGLE ACC and Mi ACC / MiCloud?Here, you can find the guide for removing google account and xiaomi account: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4233977/
36. How can I flash a CUSTOM ROM?Here, you can find the guide for flashing custom roms by c.whoopee: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...rom-on-a-redmi-note-9-global-variant.4234151/(Thanks to c.whoopee)Here, you can find the guide for installing a Lineage 17.1 ROM by ma259: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...eage-17-1-rom-in-redmi-note-9-merlin.4235003/(Thanks to ma259)
37. How to properly use the SP Flash Tool?Here, you can find the guide how to configure correctly the SPFlashTool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229937/Here, you can find common errors of the SPFlashTool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
38. How to solve "LIB DA not match" error?Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
39. How to solve "PMT changed for the ROM" error?Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
40. How to solve "STATUS_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL" error?Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
41. How to solve "STATUS_SEC_AUTH_FILE_NEEDED" error?Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
42. How to solve "STATUS_BROM_CMD_FAIL" error?Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
43. How to solve "STATUS_BROM_CMD_SEND_DA_FAIL" error?Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/44. Where can I find official ENGINEERING ROMs?Here, you can find ENGINEERING ROM V1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227933/Here, you can find ENGINEERING ROM V2: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4246891/
45. Where can I find extracted FIRMWARES?Here, you can find the thread of the EXTRACTED FIRMWARE by yshalsager: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-4g-redmi-note-9-merlin-auto-updated.4250261/Here, you can find latest releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/merlin/Here, you can find archive of releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/merlin/
46. Where can I find extracted VENDORS?Here, you can find latest releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/vendor/merlin/Here, you can find archive of releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/vendor/merlin/
47. How can I mount system RW (read-write) ?Here, you can find the guide and the script by lebigmac for mounting system as read-write (RW): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...unt-system-read-write-super-no_super.4247311/
48. How to write and recover the IMEI for SLOT 1 and SLOT 2?Here, we are discussing about the possibilities of how to recover the IMEI for SLOT1 and SLOT2: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-in-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258779/Here, you can find md1img images of the baseband/modem/radio: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258919/49. Where can I find custom KERNEL?-> https://sourceforge.net/projects/zyc-kernels/files/Merlin/-> https://github.com/JamieHoSzeYui/dream/releases-> MOD EDIT: Link Removed50. How to skip & avoid EDL auth bypass and FLASH in DOWNLOAD MODE?Here, you can find the guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4322631/
Full List of My Own Threads:
[V12.5.2.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-rjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4357045/
[V12.5.1.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-rjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4321093/
[V12.0.1.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.0.1.0.RJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-rjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4295435/
[V12.0.8.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.0.8.0.QJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-qjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4285863/
[V12.0.7.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.0.7.0.QJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-qjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4245351/
[BOOT][PATCHED] Boot Image Partition without OVERWRITE OF RECOVERY for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209263/
[DA][FLASH] DA files for flashing to MERLIN using FLASH TOOL
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209765/
[V1][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Egineering Firmware for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227933/
[V2][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Egineering Firmware for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4246891/
[FAQ][GUIDE][HELP] Assistance Solution Centre for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4225163/
[DISCUSSION][ROM][CUSTOM] What is the BEST CUSTOM ROM for MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4291423/
[GUIDE] How to bypass authentication and flash in EDL with NO auth for FREE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/
[GUIDE]How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
[GUIDE] How to properly use the SP FLASH TOOL for MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229937/
[GUIDE] How to remove and clear GOOGLE ACC and Mi ACC / MiCloud for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4233977/
[GUIDE] How to restore IMEI, Baseband, MAC, fix NVRAM WARNING and fix NVDATA CORRUPTED on MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-on-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4230423/
[GUIDE] What should I backup before trying to customize my MERLIN device ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...lin-device-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229629/
[GUIDE][FLASH] How to keep flashing without AUTH or EDL on V12.0.5.0 or higher MIUI versions in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223089/
[GUIDE][TWRP] How to keep TWRP V11.0.4.0 working on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher MIUI versions in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223077/
[DISCUSSION] How to write and recover the IMEI for SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-in-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258779/
[GUIDE][UNBRICK] How unbrick your bootloop in MERLIN after flashing TWRP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209299/
[GUIDE][UNLOCK] How to restore the state of UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER in MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4220013/
[LK][STOCK] LK Image Partition for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218925/
[BASEBAND][STOCK][MD1IMG] MODEM Image Partition for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258919/
[MAGISK][XPOSED] What is working for Magisk and Xposed in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204873/
[PRELOADER][STOCK] PRELOADER Partition Binary for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218929/
[READBACK][FLASH] Read Back file for backuping using flash tool from MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223109/
[SCATTER][FLASH] Scatter file for flashing using flash tool to MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223097/
[STOCK][PATCHED] Boot, Vbmeta and Recovery: Images Partitions for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/
[RECOVERY PROJECT] Collection of TWRP & PBRP & SHRP & ORANGEFOX for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227751/
[VBMETA][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/
[GUIDE] How to skip & avoid EDL auth bypass and FLASH in DOWNLOAD MODE for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4322631/
TWRP does work above 12.0.5, I have tested.
New build: https://tdrive.elytra8.workers.dev/image-new.img
Flash like you flash any other custom recovery.
For ADS in MIUI, using debloat tool and removing MSA does the job.
Communos said:
TWRP does work above 12.0.5, I have tested.
New build: https://tdrive.elytra8.workers.dev/image-new.img
Flash like you flash any other custom recovery.
For ADS in MIUI, using debloat tool and removing MSA does the job.
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Thank you very much.
Both were added on FAQ & GUIDE.
Here, you can find unofficial recovery project with closed source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227751/
Uhm... hello, newbie here and hopefully in the right thread.
I have a Redmi Note 9 and wanted to install LineageOS. What I have done so far:
Jumped through all the hoops to unlock the bootloader.
Since that erases all user data, I did not bother setting a password in the setup. Just went through it as quickly as possible.
Installed TWRP 12.0.6
Used that to install lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip from here.
Result: The new system does not boot. I always end up in TWRP again. Even if I specifically go to Reboot -> System, it'll boot into recovery. I think the first boot fails and then it goes into recovery (if I power the device off and on again, it vibrates, the logo comes on, the screen goes black, it vibrates again, the logo shows again, and then I'm in TWRP).
What I have tried unsuccessfully:
Flashing the vbmeta from here.
Erasing the misc partition.
Flashing the old lk from here.
Closing the AVB2.0 after flash (with and without closing DM verity).
Wiping cache, dalvik, data, internal storage, and cache before reinstalling LOS.
Replacing TWRP with PBRP and trying again.
Probably some other things I don't remember. I've been chasing red herrings through this rabbit hole all day.
I also tried to install the ArrowOS build (from here), just to have one more datapoint. After that, the device boot-loops into the bootloader, and I have to manually go into recovery via VolUp+Power. This leads me to believe that it's not the LOS build at fault. It seems more likely that I am a moron and am doing something wrong. I just can't figure out what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
MyBrainIsAStrainer said:
Uhm... hello, newbie here and hopefully in the right thread.
I have a Redmi Note 9 and wanted to install LineageOS. What I have done so far:
Jumped through all the hoops to unlock the bootloader.
Since that erases all user data, I did not bother setting a password in the setup. Just went through it as quickly as possible.
Installed TWRP 12.0.6
Used that to install lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip from here.
Result: The new system does not boot. I always end up in TWRP again. Even if I specifically go to Reboot -> System, it'll boot into recovery. I think the first boot fails and then it goes into recovery (if I power the device off and on again, it vibrates, the logo comes on, the screen goes black, it vibrates again, the logo shows again, and then I'm in TWRP).
What I have tried unsuccessfully:
Flashing the vbmeta from here.
Erasing the misc partition.
Flashing the old lk from here.
Closing the AVB2.0 after flash (with and without closing DM verity).
Wiping cache, dalvik, data, internal storage, and cache before reinstalling LOS.
Replacing TWRP with PBRP and trying again.
Probably some other things I don't remember. I've been chasing red herrings through this rabbit hole all day.
I also tried to install the ArrowOS build (from here), just to have one more datapoint. After that, the device boot-loops into the bootloader, and I have to manually go into recovery via VolUp+Power. This leads me to believe that it's not the LOS build at fault. It seems more likely that I am a moron and am doing something wrong. I just can't figure out what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hey, Custom roms for Redmi Note 9 need MIUI 12.0.1 Indonesia, or MIUI 12.0.3 global vendor.
Downgrade your phone to the specific MIUI vendor, and then try flashing custom rom.
Here's the link for global 12.0.3
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
And before you downgrade your miui version, please erase system and vendor to bypass anti roll back.
Use these commands after connecting device in fastboot mode:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase vendor
fastboot reboot bootloader
Then flash the 12.0.3 global/12.0.1 Indonesia miui version through MiFlash.
Or
You could give flashing 12.0.1 Indonesia vendor in TWRP, and then flashing rom.
If after fastboot reboot fastboot it shows waiting for device, install this driver. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JFYCZ3mu_Y_xpnS7QrmtwqOeFnWg6DO2/view?usp=sharing
Please note that you need to be on stock recovery for fastboot reboot fastboot to work.
Happy flashing
Thank you very much! With that info, I think I finally have it working!
I case it's helpful for future users, here are some issues I encountered along the way:
Communos said:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase vendor
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Code:
$ fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot: usage: unknown reboot target fastboot
$ fastboot erase system
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.013s
$ fastboot erase vendor
erasing 'vendor'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.012s
Is that normal? I do have a partition named 'super' that I can see in the TWRP backup module. Judging from its size, that could be the system partition. I think there's also a vbmeta_system and vbmeta_vendor, did you mean those?
Then flash the 12.0.3 global/12.0.1 Indonesia miui version through MiFlash.
Or
You could give flashing 12.0.1 Indonesia vendor in TWRP, and then flashing rom.
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Ok, so I downloaded the full ROM for 12.0.3 global. I'm using Linux, so MiFlash won't work. But the ROM archive I downloaded contained a bunch of partition images and a shell script that would flash them using the fastboot command. I just ran that script. Windows users probably could have run the .bat file that was also included. There were no errors. And after a reboot, MIUI started to boot and presented me with the setup procedure.
I did not complete the setup (I suspect it would have just auto-updated MIUI to something that would have caused problems again) and used the power button to go into the bootloader.
From there, I flashed TWRP again (since it got overwritten by the script mentioned above), went into recovery mode, and tried to install LOS again. First, flashing seemed to hang. The last messages in the log were:
Code:
Installing file '/external_sd/Download/lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip'
Checking for Digest file...
Target: Redmi/merlin_eea/merlin:10/QP1A.190711.020/V11.0.2.0.QJOEUXM:user/release-leys
And that was it. The border around the progress bar was doing it's busy animation thing and after waiting for 10 minutes, I used the power button to reset the device.
The second attempt went through fine, and now I have LineageOS running on the device. I still need to play around with it some more to see if there are any issues, but the flashing itself seems to have worked.
Again, thank you for your help!
MyBrainIsAStrainer said:
Thank you very much! With that info, I think I finally have it working!
I case it's helpful for future users, here are some issues I encountered along the way:
Code:
$ fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot: usage: unknown reboot target fastboot
$ fastboot erase system
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.013s
$ fastboot erase vendor
erasing 'vendor'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.012s
Is that normal? I do have a partition named 'super' that I can see in the TWRP backup module. Judging from its size, that could be the system partition. I think there's also a vbmeta_system and vbmeta_vendor, did you mean those?
Ok, so I downloaded the full ROM for 12.0.3 global. I'm using Linux, so MiFlash won't work. But the ROM archive I downloaded contained a bunch of partition images and a shell script that would flash them using the fastboot command. I just ran that script. Windows users probably could have run the .bat file that was also included. There were no errors. And after a reboot, MIUI started to boot and presented me with the setup procedure.
I did not complete the setup (I suspect it would have just auto-updated MIUI to something that would have caused problems again) and used the power button to go into the bootloader.
From there, I flashed TWRP again (since it got overwritten by the script mentioned above), went into recovery mode, and tried to install LOS again. First, flashing seemed to hang. The last messages in the log were:
Code:
Installing file '/external_sd/Download/lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip'
Checking for Digest file...
Target: Redmi/merlin_eea/merlin:10/QP1A.190711.020/V11.0.2.0.QJOEUXM:user/release-leys
And that was it. The border around the progress bar was doing it's busy animation thing and after waiting for 10 minutes, I used the power button to reset the device.
The second attempt went through fine, and now I have LineageOS running on the device. I still need to play around with it some more to see if there are any issues, but the flashing itself seems to have worked.
Again, thank you for your help!
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Oh you're using Linux, for Linux the commands is
/.fastboot reboot fastboot
Great to know you were able to flash successfuly. Note that first boot in all roms is a bootloop, you just have to force reboot after a minute of bootlogo showing up or so.
hi i flashed a wrong twrp and now the phone keeps bootlooping, cannot enter recovery or fastboot by power + vol (+ or -)
adb from computer doesn't detect
sp flash tool doesn't move when i hit "download" button
bootloader unlocked, root yes
pc notificates a device connection by sound
phone redmi note 9
thank you for the help really cannot figure it out
Kain105 said:
hi i flashed a wrong twrp and now the phone keeps bootlooping, cannot enter recovery or fastboot by power + vol (+ or -)
adb from computer doesn't detect
sp flash tool doesn't move when i hit "download" button
bootloader unlocked, root yes
pc notificates a device connection by sound
phone redmi note 9
thank you for the help really cannot figure it out
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Apparentely, you need to flash in EDL mode.
So, you need to bypass the authentication in EDL mode first.
Read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/
Newbie Android user here, hopefully i’m on the correct thread...i have a Redmi Note 9 with MIUI Global version 11.0.5 and Magisk version 20.4.
I tried updating Magisk to the latest version using the direct install option but I keep getting an error. I was told I need manually patch the boot.img and flash it but I need to create a magisk_patch.img first from the boot.img.
I read some of the guides on this thread but I’m not sure which one to follow. Also the steps to create the magisk_patch.image shows I need to click the Install button on Magisk then Select and Patch a file. I only have the Update button on Magisk, can I use that instead?
Or if you have other suggestion how to fix my issue. I attached the error I’m getting when I’m updating Magisk.
Thank you in advance for the assistance.
E77en12 said:
Newbie Android user here, hopefully i’m on the correct thread...i have a Redmi Note 9 with MIUI Global version 11.0.5 and Magisk version 20.4.
I tried updating Magisk to the latest version using the direct install option but I keep getting an error. I was told I need manually patch the boot.img and flash it but I need to create a magisk_patch.img first from the boot.img.
I read some of the guides on this thread but I’m not sure which one to follow. Also the steps to create the magisk_patch.image shows I need to click the Install button on Magisk then Select and Patch a file. I only have the Update button on Magisk, can I use that instead?
Or if you have other suggestion how to fix my issue. I attached the error I’m getting when I’m updating Magisk.
Thank you in advance for the assistance.
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You can't install the magisk using the direct option.
You need to the patch the boot.img file and then flash the magisk_patched.img using fastboot (or spflashtool).
VD171 said:
You can't install the magisk using the direct option.
You need to the patch the boot.img file and then flash the magisk_patched.img using fastboot (or spflashtool).
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Thank you, it worked. Now my magisk is updated
E77en12 said:
Thank you, it worked. Now my magisk is updated
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Good work, my friend.
You are welcome
HELP PLS
i first flashed the patched_magisk.img then i got in a twrp boot loop. When i try to reboot into the system i get back to twrp menu.
Then i panicked and went to WIPE and factory reseted,
but it got stuck again. Then i powered it off.
How do i get out of this? I wanted to flash the stock boot.img but the storage folders has strange names
EDIT:
i figured it out what i have done. The data was ecrypted so i formated the data. But now i have another problem:
I installed linageOS from here, but when want to reboot back to system it says
No OS Installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot? i don't undertand why the custom rom didn't install.
I just copied the .zip file with the custom rom in the phone and hit install in TWRP. What did i do wrong?
George528 said:
HELP PLS
i first flashed the patched_magisk.img then i got in a twrp boot loop. When i try to reboot into the system i get back to twrp menu.
Then i panicked and went to WIPE and factory reseted,
but it got stuck again. Then i powered it off.
How do i get out of this? I wanted to flash the stock boot.img but the storage folders has strange names
View attachment 5289089
EDIT:
i figured it out what i have done. The data was ecrypted so i formated the data. But now i have another problem:
I installed linageOS from here, but when want to reboot back to system it says
No OS Installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot? i don't undertand why the custom rom didn't install.
I just copied the .zip file with the custom rom in the phone and hit install in TWRP. What did i do wrong?
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Did you flash the patched vbmeta too?
VD171 said:
Did you flash the patched vbmeta too?
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do you have a full step-by-step guide for this? i am feeling lost rn. I only have your FAQ but it doesnt cover everything
George528 said:
do you have a full step-by-step guide for this? i am feeling lost rn. I only have your FAQ but it doesnt cover everything
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Steps for flashing vbmeta are same for every device.
You may try to use the search.
Here, you can find patched vbmeta for MERLIN:
[VBMETA][IMG][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)
PATCHED VBMETA.IMG for MERLIN by VD171 For what do I need it ? If you try to flash any custom partition, your device can bricks or gets in bootloop. This patch with disabled verity and disabled verification avoid it and need to be flashed once...
forum.xda-developers.com
VD171 said:
Steps for flashing vbmeta are same for every device.
You may try to use the search.
Here, you can find patched vbmeta for MERLIN:
[VBMETA][IMG][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)
PATCHED VBMETA.IMG for MERLIN by VD171 For what do I need it ? If you try to flash any custom partition, your device can bricks or gets in bootloop. This patch with disabled verity and disabled verification avoid it and need to be flashed once...
forum.xda-developers.com
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no, i mean a full guide for rooting from the beggining to end, for redmi note 9. For example i missed the vbmeta and this resulted in an error. Now i have to flash the stock firmware and wait for another 7 days for it to unlock. For newbies like me, this looks like a mess. If you don't have one, can you please create one? Do it for us, newcomers. Thanks
Redmi Note 8, I've successfully installed TWRP, then without taking backup attempted to wipe everything (including vendor & system).
Wiping of data failed.
Tried installing Pixel OS (non Plus version using ADB side loading), the OS started with the Google logo then it rebooted to TWRP.
Then I formatted data using Ext2 then using Ext4 then tried to wipe everything again and it worked (wiping everything system, data and vendor).
Tried installing Pixel OS again, but this time not even the Google logo appeared, just Redmi and then it reboots to TWRP.
I tried installing Pixel OS Plus, same.
I tried installing stock Mi ROM Global, this time it is stuck on the MIUI logo without doing anything, I have to reboot into recovery manually.
Tried Potato OS, same, stuck on startup potato logo.
crDroid, same, stuck on startup logo.
Now the only thing working on this piece of metal is TWRP, what to do?
Here are the logs from TWRP (compressed in 7z format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sfgYId00k-VRpzQ5VVC2mpP0rBRP1StB/view?usp=sharing
Oh, and one more thing, even though now TWRP doesn't show red error lines and writes successful after OS installation, there is only one line that bothers me on the screen saying: init_user0_failed, but it's not in red.
asaeles said:
Redmi Note 8, I've successfully installed TWRP, then without taking backup attempted to wipe everything (including vendor & system).
Wiping of data failed.
Tried installing Pixel OS (non Plus version using ADB side loading), the OS started with the Google logo then it rebooted to TWRP.
Then I formatted data using Ext2 then using Ext4 then tried to wipe everything again and it worked (wiping everything system, data and vendor).
Tried installing Pixel OS again, but this time not even the Google logo appeared, just Redmi and then it reboots to TWRP.
I tried installing Pixel OS Plus, same.
I tried installing stock Mi ROM Global, this time it is stuck on the MIUI logo without doing anything, I have to reboot into recovery manually.
Tried Potato OS, same, stuck on startup potato logo.
crDroid, same, stuck on startup logo.
Now the only thing working on this piece of metal is TWRP, what to do?
Here are the logs from TWRP (compressed in 7z format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sfgYId00k-VRpzQ5VVC2mpP0rBRP1StB/view?usp=sharing
Oh, and one more thing, even though now TWRP doesn't show red error lines and writes successful after OS installation, there is only one line that bothers me on the screen saying: init_user0_failed, but it's not in red.
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flash vbmeta :
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
you can find vbmeta in any A10 rom
reboot to recovery and flash latest stable OrangeFox as a normal zip
it will reboot to recovery
do a clean flash with your prefered rom
(you can find DFE here)
loopypalm said:
flash vbmeta :
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
you can find vbmeta in any A10 rom
reboot to recovery and flash latest stable OrangeFox as a normal zip
it will reboot to recovery
do a clean flash with your prefered rom
(you can find DFE here)
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Ok, I've downloaded an unofficial PixelOS for Samsung Galaxy A10, but inside the ZIP file I can't find something called vbmeta, where can I find it? Also if you have a specific A10 ROM in mind, please indicate.
loopypalm said:
flash vbmeta :
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
you can find vbmeta in any A10 rom
reboot to recovery and flash latest stable OrangeFox as a normal zip
it will reboot to recovery
do a clean flash with your prefered rom
(you can find DFE here)
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Also why A10 specifically? I mean this is a Xiaomi device after all, so is this vbmeta thing generic? Same across all devices?
loopypalm said:
flash vbmeta :
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
you can find vbmeta in any A10 rom
reboot to recovery and flash latest stable OrangeFox as a normal zip
it will reboot to recovery
do a clean flash with your prefered rom
(you can find DFE here)
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It worked
loopypalm said:
flash vbmeta :
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
you can find vbmeta in any A10 rom
reboot to recovery and flash latest stable OrangeFox as a normal zip
it will reboot to recovery
do a clean flash with your prefered rom
(you can find DFE here)
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Now Pixel Experience is working, but up till now I have two major issues:
1) SIM card is not working (it's saying network disconnected)
2) This mobile is for my kid and Google Family Link for children was working fine and now it is saying "Can't set up supervision on this device", so the issue is not with my son's google account it's now with the device itself.
Does Google sense rooting? Is Pixel OS rooted out of the box?
I mean my daughter has the same model and I unlocked OEM installation and flashed TWRP and Google Family link is working
asaeles said:
Now Pixel Experience is working, but up till now I have two major issues:
1) SIM card is not working (it's saying network disconnected)
2) This mobile is for my kid and Google Family Link for children was working fine and now it is saying "Can't set up supervision on this device", so the issue is not with my son's google account it's now with the device itself.
Does Google sense rooting? Is Pixel OS rooted out of the box?
I mean my daughter has the same model and I unlocked OEM installation and flashed TWRP and Google Family link is working
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try another rom (the rom i suggest is RRos)
and see if the sim network is connected (if not, it might be a sensor problem)
about google things = i don't know, i hate google ...
Connectivity problems lead me to suspect it could be a firmware issue: either start from the beginning by going back to stock with MiFlash or try changing the firmware (see https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/ginkgo/).
loopypalm said:
try another rom (the rom i suggest is RRos)
and see if the sim network is connected (if not, it might be a sensor problem)
about google things = i don't know, i hate google ...
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Thanks, here's a gift ;-) https://i.pinimg.com/originals/74/c0/e5/74c0e55d1fe725793e18758dcef11f72.png
Hello everybody,
I have phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021)
I have succesfuly unlocked bootloader. I wish to use GSI installed via DSU Loader and i managed to boot default GSI room offered by system this way.
Also i have used app "DSU Sideloader" and succesfuly managed to boot lineageOS GSI.
The issue is when i root the phone. (classic boot.img extraction from stock rom, modification of the boot.img within Magisk aplication, than flash modified boot.img via adb tools)
After flashing modified boot.img i can no longer boot GSI, boot process will stop on MIUI screen. Stock ROM is working fine (rooted or not rooted)
When i flash original boot.img everything is working fine but phone is not rooted.
Is there any fix for this problem? I wish to have phone rooted AND use GSI
After countless hours of searching over internet i have not found topic related to this specific issue.
Also I have tried
fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification boot boot.img
and modified vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
no difference
But i have no idea what is holding back boot.... any help would be much appreciated
GSI related info:
Treble and VNDK - device supported
Architecture ARM64
A/B operating system
Dynamic Partitions
Talking about working GSI is there anybody which managed to install GAPPS on GSI installed via DSU? Is that even possible? how without twrp recovery?
i know that GSIs with preinstalled gapps exists i just want modular approach and install just google apps which i use.
I have found that resizing GSI system partition could help flash gapps via Ex Kernel Manager directly from the phone.
My big question is if you can resize GSI system partition without TWRP? since Note 2021 does not support recovery, if yes how?
Or can you actually set bigger system partition than system image with this command ? --el KEY_SYSTEM_SIZE $(du -b system_raw.img|cut -f1) \
(following manual steps for gsi installation)
adb shell setprop persist.sys.fflag.override.settings_dynamic_system true
adb shell am start-activity \
-n com.android.dynsystem/com.android.dynsystem.VerificationActivity \
-a android.os.image.action.START_INSTALL \
-d file:///storage/emulated/0/Download/system_raw.gz \
--el KEY_SYSTEM_SIZE $(du -b system_raw.img|cut -f1) \
--el KEY_USERDATA_SIZE 8589934592
what would be number for 20GB size in this command? --el KEY_USERDATA_SIZE 8589934592 how i can write it correctly?
i have enough space to assign big userdata partition.
CyraxMD said:
Is there any fix for this problem? I wish to have phone rooted AND use GSI
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I wish to have at least a working GSI installed lol.. how did u manage to boot into fastbootd ?
fastboot reboot fastboot reboots into normal fastboot/bootloader on my linux machine..
vegan_monk said:
I wish to have at least a working GSI installed lol.. how did u manage to boot into fastbootd ?
fastboot reboot fastboot reboots into normal fastboot/bootloader on my linux machine..
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was not neccessary, check this guide which i maked how to do it:
CyraxMD said:
was not neccessary, check this guide which i maked how to do it:
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Nice work man. Surely makes life easier for many, but in my case:
I followed all of the steps. After the GSI installation i tapped on reboot on the notification field and it rebooted into fastboot. I can not enter the GSI aswell as the recovery. Only fastboot and MIUI ROM
I installed MIUI13 from official sources via ./flash_all.sh inside the MIUI13 Recovery folder some days ago. I've done this because i think i soft bricked my device or messed with the partitions before, because i tried to flash a system image directly to the 'super' partition, becasue no fastbootd.
vegan_monk said:
Nice work man. Surely makes life easier for many, but in my case:
I followed all of the steps. After the GSI installation i tapped on reboot on the notification field and it rebooted into fastboot. I can not enter the GSI aswell as the recovery. Only fastboot and MIUI ROM
I installed MIUI13 from official sources via ./flash_all.sh inside the MIUI13 Recovery folder some days ago. I've done this because i think i soft bricked my device or messed with the partitions before, because i tried to flash a system image directly to the 'super' partition, becasue no fastbootd.
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thx mate,
asuming you are trying to do this on Note 8 2021
ensure that you have your bootloader unlocked and your original rom is NOT rooted. You can also before you do anything with GSI custom releases test official GSI which should be available to you via DSU (connect phone via wifi not data services)
Recovery is not supported for Note 8 2021 thats why i havent mess with it despite i would love to have it. Also in my case - recovery was not needed to load unofficial GSI (just pc with adb drivers and sdk platform tools latest version).
fastbootd is not required in this case either
in some cases modified vbmeta.img is required to make it work.
if you somehow soft-bricked your device try https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/ that should help you recover back to normal state.
CyraxMD said:
thx mate,
asuming you are trying to do this on Note 8 2021
ensure that you have your bootloader unlocked and your original rom is NOT rooted. You can also before you do anything with GSI custom releases test official GSI which should be available to you via DSU (connect phone via wifi not data services)
Recovery is not supported for Note 8 2021 thats why i havent mess with it despite i would love to have it. Also in my case - recovery was not needed to load unofficial GSI (just pc with adb drivers and sdk platform tools latest version).
fastbootd is not required in this case either
in some cases modified vbmeta.img is required to make it work.
if you somehow soft-bricked your device try https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/ that should help you recover back to normal state.
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many thanks for your reply mate,
i managed to flash miui12.5 again with flah_all.sh with official sources fastboot ROM via terminal. now i have recovery again. my computer has the latest adb tools installed.
i tried your dsu loader method on miui12.5 again but sadly it says "installation failed". on miui13 it said "installation success" but could not boot into it. I'm a little bit confused rn lol. i tried the phh's AOSP arm64 AB vanilla and phh's AOSP arm64 AB VNDKlite vanilla
and yes, i have the 2021 biloba version of the note 8
vegan_monk said:
many thanks for your reply mate,
i managed to flash miui12.5 again with flah_all.sh with official sources fastboot ROM via terminal. now i have recovery again. my computer has the latest adb tools installed.
i tried your dsu loader method on miui12.5 again but sadly it says "installation failed". on miui13 it said "installation success" but could not boot into it. I'm a little bit confused rn lol. i tried the phh's AOSP arm64 AB vanilla and phh's AOSP arm64 AB VNDKlite vanilla
and yes, i have the 2021 biloba version of the note 8
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hmm you said you have recovery? do you mean twrp or cwm? if thats the case i want it too
CyraxMD said:
hmm you said you have recovery? do you mean twrp or cwm? if thats the case i want it too
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sorry to disappoint u mate but its just the miui recovery
GSI has better performance than MIUI? Could you tell the pros and cons that you have found?
CyraxMD said:
Hello everybody,
I have phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021)
I have succesfuly unlocked bootloader. I wish to use GSI installed via DSU Loader and i managed to boot default GSI room offered by system this way.
Also i have used app "DSU Sideloader" and succesfuly managed to boot lineageOS GSI.
The issue is when i root the phone. (classic boot.img extraction from stock rom, modification of the boot.img within Magisk aplication, than flash modified boot.img via adb tools)
After flashing modified boot.img i can no longer boot GSI, boot process will stop on MIUI screen. Stock ROM is working fine (rooted or not rooted)
When i flash original boot.img everything is working fine but phone is not rooted.
Is there any fix for this problem? I wish to have phone rooted AND use GSI
After countless hours of searching over internet i have not found topic related to this specific issue.
Also I have tried
fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification boot boot.img
and modified vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
no difference
But i have no idea what is holding back boot.... any help would be much appreciated
GSI related info:
Treble and VNDK - device supported
Architecture ARM64
A/B operating system
Dynamic Partitions
Talking about working GSI is there anybody which managed to install GAPPS on GSI installed via DSU? Is that even possible? how without twrp recovery?
i know that GSIs with preinstalled gapps exists i just want modular approach and install just google apps which i use.
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After seeing your video I understand that you was able to fix your initial problem:
"The issue is when i root the phone. (classic boot.img extraction from stock rom, modification of the boot.img within Magisk aplication, than flash modified boot.img via adb tools)
After flashing modified boot.img i can no longer boot GSI, boot process will stop on MIUI screen. Stock ROM is working fine (rooted or not rooted)
When i flash original boot.img everything is working fine but phone is not rooted."
It seem that you have been able to fix that problem, havent you? Have you had any problem using rooted GSI lineage? I am very insterested in rooting my phone using a GSI rom. I am going to follow your tutorial.
thanks
Since I am in mainland China, after seven days waiting, I unlocked my k40s finally.
Get ROM from xiaomi.eu link to thread of stable release is https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
Download in sourceforge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
I downloaded two roms:
1. xiaomi.eu_multi_MUNCH_V13.0.7.0.SLMCNXM_v13-12-fastboot.zip
2. xiaomi.eu_multi_MUNCH_V13.0.10.0.SLMCNXM_v13-12.zip
### First one:
I use script inner zip to flash, success.
### The second one:
At first I can't boot from twrp.img after search by Google I found out that I run fastboot command in fastbootd env.
There is a ref: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fastboot-error-no-such-file.4483677/
I boot to fastboot (Not fastbootD) by command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
And I can boot the twrp and flash the second rom.
The guide of flash second rom is
Code:
1. push rom to sdcard
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot boot twrp.img
4. Install rom in TWRP
5. Clear data & format
Update
This guide is for MIUI13 and maybe there's something different of current MIUI14 ROM.
Latest TWRP https://dl.akr-developers.com/?dir=skkk/TWRP/A12/v6.3_A12
BOOT VERSION A12
Installation:
Phone in fastboot mode
Cmd:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Power shell
./fastboot boot twrp.img
then in Twrp go to Advanced -> flash current TWRP
Reboot TWRP
hello there...
i am arsh from india. i have unlocked the bootloader of my poco f4 only to flash eu rom. i have unlocked, installed twrp and then i flashed eu rom zip file. In the last step when i try to do format data, i got an error unable to mount system and it was unsuccessful. So without rebooting to system i again rebooted to twrp to perform format data and again same error appeared. later i chaged boot slot from a to b and then performed format data and then it says "no os installed". So i changed slot again to a and then i booted to system and i am able to boot into eu rom.
My Question did i perform the flash correct???
I noticed when i m using eu rom battery is draining faster than global rom...what is your opinion??
psklf said:
Since I am in mainland China, after seven days waiting, I unlocked my k40s finally.
Get ROM from xiaomi.eu link to thread of stable release is https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
Download in sourceforge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
I downloaded two roms:
1. xiaomi.eu_multi_MUNCH_V13.0.7.0.SLMCNXM_v13-12-fastboot.zip
2. xiaomi.eu_multi_MUNCH_V13.0.10.0.SLMCNXM_v13-12.zip
### First one:
I use script inner zip to flash, success.
### The second one:
At first I can't boot from twrp.img after search by Google I found out that I run fastboot command in fastbootd env.
There is a ref: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fastboot-error-no-such-file.4483677/
I boot to fastboot (Not fastbootD) by command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
And I can boot the twrp and flash the second rom.
The guide of flash second rom is
Code:
1. push rom to sdcard
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot boot twrp.img
4. Install rom in TWRP
5. Clear data & format
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hello there...
i am arsh from india. i have unlocked the bootloader of my poco f4 only to flash eu rom. i have unlocked, installed twrp and then i flashed eu rom zip file. In the last step when i try to do format data, i got an error unable to mount system and it was unsuccessful. So without rebooting to system i again rebooted to twrp to perform format data and again same error appeared. later i chaged boot slot from a to b and then performed format data and then it says "no os installed". So i changed slot again to a and then i booted to system and i am able to boot into eu rom.
My Question did i perform the flash correct???
I noticed when i m using eu rom battery is draining faster than global rom...what is your opinion??
arsh011 said:
hello there...
i am arsh from india. i have unlocked the bootloader of my poco f4 only to flash eu rom. i have unlocked, installed twrp and then i flashed eu rom zip file. In the last step when i try to do format data, i got an error unable to mount system and it was unsuccessful. So without rebooting to system i again rebooted to twrp to perform format data and again same error appeared. later i chaged boot slot from a to b and then performed format data and then it says "no os installed". So i changed slot again to a and then i booted to system and i am able to boot into eu rom.
My Question did i perform the flash correct???
I noticed when i m using eu rom battery is draining faster than global rom...what is your opinion??
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Which rom and TWRP?
NOSS8 said:
Which rom and TWRP?
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Eu rom 14.0.3.0,
Twrp - twrp-3.7.0_12-0-munch
arsh011 said:
Eu rom 14.0.3.0,
Twrp - twrp-3.7.0_12-0-munch
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Ok, which rom were you on before flashing?
NOSS8 said:
Ok, which rom were you on before flashing?
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i was on miui global stable rom version 13.0.6
arsh011 said:
i was on miui global stable rom version 13.0.6
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The rom you flashed is not the latest.xiaomi.eu_multi_MUNCH_V14.0.5.0.TLMCNXM_v14-13.zip
to update you must update the twrp from A12 to A13 and use the OTA.
This rom is hybrid, which means you can update it with a pc and fastboot using the update.bat script included in the extracted zip folder.
If you haven't installed all your apps, use the First install .bat file.
The procedure for a first installation with TWRP is as follows:
Twrp/format data type yes reboot Twrp(if errors ,reds lines ,start again by restarting on the Twrp at each try.
Then sideload the rom or use OTG.
Errors remaining at the end of the flash, ignore them.
Delete the lock screen security before all opérations.
NOSS8 said:
The rom you flashed is not the latest.xiaomi.eu_multi_MUNCH_V14.0.5.0.TLMCNXM_v14-13.zip
to update you must update the twrp from A12 to A13 and use the OTA.
This rom is hybrid, which means you can update it with a pc and fastboot using the update.bat script included in the extracted zip folder.
If you haven't installed all your apps, use the First install .bat file.
The procedure for a first installation with TWRP is as follows:
Twrp/format data type yes reboot Twrp(if errors ,reds lines ,start again by restarting on the Twrp at each try.
Then sideload the rom or use OTG.
Errors remaining at the end of the flash, ignore them.
Delete the lock screen security before all opérations.
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tq for the reply. a few hours ago i updated the eu rom to latest version via twrp. for now everything is working. i would like to know some things.
1. imo the battery backup with eu rom is terrible compared to global stable rom. whats your view about that??
2. Are there any heating issues with eu rom 14 ?
3. can we revert to stock rom and lock bootloader?
arsh011 said:
tq for the reply. a few hours ago i updated the eu rom to latest version via twrp. for now everything is working. i would like to know some things.
1. imo the battery backup with eu rom is terrible compared to global stable rom. whats your view about that??
2. Are there any heating issues with eu rom 14 ?
3. can we revert to stock rom and lock bootloader?
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Not having this device, I cannot answer the first 2 questions precisely but on my 12 pro(Xiaomi Eu rom) the switch to A13 was beneficial for both.(Have you just updated? Give the system time to optimize itself).
3/Use miflash (if you have an F4 and not a K40s).
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