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hi, I'm somewhat of a newbie when it comes to advanced android modding and stuff. I've never rooted a phone before so I have no idea where to even begin the whole process. I'm looking to root my mi a2 lite (it has the latest updates) and install gcam on it but idk how to do it so I was looking for "guides" on the internet. the ones I found are all for previous versions of android. I couldn't find a full "guide" for rooting this device with android 10 update on either xda or the magisk website. If some kind soul who is familiar with the process could provide me with a step by step guide on how to root and install gcam I'd be really grateful. TIA
PS: I do have a pc so I have access to adb and stuff
Magisk only:
boot a patched boot.img
Use Magisk manager to install (direct) to make it permanent
This method allows doing otas too. Look for the thread because I'm not going to repeat the info here. Patched images can be created by you or you can find one for the version you have by searching.
TWRP + Magisk:
Boot TWRP-3.3.1.img
Use twrp to install twrp-installer.zip
Follow the Magisk install steps
This can't do otas without manual steps. There's threads for TWRP and I've got one for doing otas (needs a PC).
a1291762 said:
Magisk only:
boot a patched boot.img
Use Magisk manager to install (direct) to make it permanent
This method allows doing otas too. Look for the thread because I'm not going to repeat the info here. Patched images can be created by you or you can find one for the version you have by searching.
TWRP + Magisk:
Boot TWRP-3.3.1.img
Use twrp to install twrp-installer.zip
Follow the Magisk install steps
This can't do otas without manual steps. There's threads for TWRP and I've got one for doing otas (needs a PC).
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thanks for the advice! but as I've mentioned in the post, I have zero experience in android rooting so I have no idea what any of these mean. You mentioned guides in your comment. Would it be possible to link those 2 guides that you mentioned? because I scrolled through a lot of pages but was unable to find any guide. thanks
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neither of those links are clickable
zamansakib said:
thanks for the advice! but as I've mentioned in the post, I have zero experience in android rooting so I have no idea what any of these mean. You mentioned guides in your comment. Would it be possible to link those 2 guides that you mentioned? because I scrolled through a lot of pages but was unable to find any guide. thanks
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Magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/guide-install-magisk-proper-support-ota-t3836952
TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/development/official-twrp-daisy-t3855396/page52
OTA with Magisk and TWRP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/10-0-4-0-to-10-0-7-0-ota-keeping-magisk-t3916863
Hi there,
I just dared to try and root my new S20 FE...and it worked.
I basically followed the steps in the S20 root Thread or the Link from the S10 root thread.
I didn't use vbmeta_disabled.tar, seems like it is not needed anymore.
Was also curious if we could just use TWRP from S20...but I ended up with a soft brick...so doesn't seem to be so easy :crying::crying:
danjac said:
Was also curious if we could just use TWRP from S20...but I ended up with a soft brick...so doesn't seem to be so easy :crying::crying:
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what is the worst way you can brick it?
Sp8ky said:
what is the worst way you can brick it?
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Hard brick where you are stuck with a phone that never boot again. Very hard to do though
I would attempt it but I couldn’t find an Australian firmware...
danjac said:
Hi there,
I just dared to try and root my new S20 FE...and it worked.
I basically followed the steps in the S20 root Thread or the Link from the S10 root thread.
I didn't use vbmeta_disabled.tar, seems like it is not needed anymore.
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Just managed to root my 5G SD version as well following the S20 link. It’s even easier now using the latest magisk manager to directly install magisk rather than patching tar file.
Edit: I didn’t use vbmeta either.
tadasu said:
Just managed to root my 5G SD version as well following the S20 link. It’s even easier now using the latest magisk manager to directly install magisk rather than patching tar file.
Edit: I didn’t use vbmeta either.
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Can you please summarize the steps performed?
Btw on the S20 forum section [RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S20 Series (Snapdragon) a recovery is ready to test.
bognik said:
Can you please summarize the steps performed?
Btw on the S20 forum section [RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S20 Series (Snapdragon) a recovery is ready to test.
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As per the S20 link by OP, here's a very quick summary of what I did:
1. Unlocked my bootloader.
2. Skipped "Stage 3: Disable Android Verified Boot" in the link.
3. Searched and downloaded latest official firmware from sammobile specific for my australian model.
4. Used Odin to upgrade. I put CSC instead of HOME_CSC to erase all my data (not much data on my phone anyway) wanting a clean upgrade, and left "USERDATA" blank.
5. Skipped "Stage 5 and 6" in the link.
6. Downloaded and installed Magisk Manager from Magisk official website.
7. Installed Magisk in Magisk Manager using its "Direct Install (recommended)" option (can't remember the exact words).
And my phone was rooted.
Note I did not do any backup while rooting my phone because it's pretty new and nothing much was on it (and it's not my primary phone), so it's a high risk procedure if it's your primary phone and if something went very wrong.
Hope this helps.
Can I flash European firmware to.my hong Kong version?
So the the U.S. At&t Snapdragon version can't be rooted?
ı just twrp please
tadasu said:
As per the S20 link by OP, here's a very quick summary of what I did:
1. Unlocked my bootloader.
2. Skipped "Stage 3: Disable Android Verified Boot" in the link.
3. Searched and downloaded latest official firmware from sammobile specific for my australian model.
4. Used Odin to upgrade. I put CSC instead of HOME_CSC to erase all my data (not much data on my phone anyway) wanting a clean upgrade, and left "USERDATA" blank.
5. Skipped "Stage 5 and 6" in the link.
6. Downloaded and installed Magisk Manager from Magisk official website.
7. Installed Magisk in Magisk Manager using its "Direct Install (recommended)" option (can't remember the exact words).
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I don't get how you were able to utilize direct install.
Direct install would only appear if you already had root access isn't it?
If I follow steps
1 - unlocked bootloader
2 - skip stage 3
3 - skip stage 4 (due to already being on latest firmware.)
4 - skip stagr 5, 6 (your step)
5 - install magisk
6 - no direct install option.
?-?
everlasting207 said:
I don't get how you were able to utilize direct install.
Direct install would only appear if you already had root access isn't it?
If I follow steps
1 - unlocked bootloader
2 - skip stage 3
3 - skip stage 4 (due to already being on latest firmware.)
4 - skip stagr 5, 6 (your step)
5 - install magisk
6 - no direct install option.
?-?
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I'm not sure why I was able to do direct install on my unrooted phone, noob here just following guides
I haven't had a samsung phone before, if I root it am I going to have problerms with warranty later?
I was able to install magisk root using instructions here: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
Used Frija for getting the FW.
edit: It seems magisk on this device breaks Tidal? Can anyone else confirm? Flashed back to stock, Tidal works, but with magisk patched tidal stops playback of all songs at 0:19.
I have some problems with rooting my device:
I tried to flash vbmeta_disabled.tar but ODIN fails to flash it
I used magisk to patch the boot.img and then flashed the image using ODIN, root works and I can access the system, but I can't change system to read-write, so I can't make any changes to files in system (or any other folder in root). Any apps I have get root access from magisk, but fail when attempting to make any changes to system files, so they are useless.
Does anyone else have these issues? Is there a step I should have done to be able to write to system/root?
So what's the process of root on Android 11?
cyyy said:
I have some problems with rooting my device:
I tried to flash vbmeta_disabled.tar but ODIN fails to flash it
I used magisk to patch the boot.img and then flashed the image using ODIN, root works and I can access the system, but I can't change system to read-write, so I can't make any changes to files in system (or any other folder in root). Any apps I have get root access from magisk, but fail when attempting to make any changes to system files, so they are useless.
Does anyone else have these issues? Is there a step I should have done to be able to write to system/root?
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in my limited understanding android 10+ has a strictly read only system partition. any changes have to made via magisk overlays like systemless host files in adaway for example. EDIT: also there's ADB that can edit / write.
Has anyone got the full steps for rooting a new s20 fe? Lets say I buy the phone and upgrade using ota to Android 11 straight away...then what?
danjac said:
Hi there,
I just dared to try and root my new S20 FE...and it worked.
I basically followed the steps in the S20 root Thread or the Link from the S10 root thread.
I didn't use vbmeta_disabled.tar, seems like it is not needed anymore.
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que al me podría indicar el proceso de instalación que usaste?
Translation: Could you tell me the installation process you used?
Can anyone write an up-to-date guide on precisely what I need to do to install TWRP on a global-edition, fully updated (MIUI 12) Note 8 Pro today?...
There are three different guides and none of them work. I'm not interested in custom firmwares or anything else besides TWRP. I just want to install TWRP and magisk.
We are in the same boat...
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Are you able to unlock your bootloader?
Also, pay really close attention to the warning at the top of the TWRP downloads page for your device.
WARNING: This device hard bricks really easily for unknown reasons. Restoring device without spending real money is impossible as of now. Don't flash TWRP unless you are an advanced user who knows what he is doing.
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Additionally, there are a lot of weird quirks all over the place, which makes your device... non-optimal for modding.
Let me know if you really want help with this.
I really just wanted root and didn't realize you aren't supposed to use TWRP for it on new phones (especially this one.)
sfaeium said:
I really just wanted root and didn't realize you aren't supposed to use TWRP for it on new phones (especially this one.)
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It's not that you're not supposed to use TWRP. It's that you need to know what you're doing.
That device you have is very easy to brick. I'm just making sure.
If you do only want root, that is very easy. First: do you have an unlocked bootloader? Second: exactly what software version do you have?
LoganDark said:
It's not that you're not supposed to use TWRP. It's that you need to know what you're doing.
That device you have is very easy to brick. I'm just making sure.
If you do only want root, that is very easy. First: do you have an unlocked bootloader? Second: exactly what software version do you have?
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I have read many post about "how to root RN8P" but in none of these there was a clear and decisive answer!
For example mine RN8P with A9 and bootloader unlocked go in bootloop everytime im trying to install TWRP ---->
twrp-3.4.0-0-begonia.img28.5M2020-06-21 22:25:46 EDT
so what custom recovery i need to install???
roberto_1986 said:
I have read many post about "how to root RN8P" but in none of these there was a clear and decisive answer!
For example mine RN8P with A9 and bootloader unlocked go in bootloop everytime im trying to install TWRP ---->
twrp-3.4.0-0-begonia.img28.5M2020-06-21 22:25:46 EDT
so what custom recovery i need to install???
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I would recommend installing Magisk first since then you can use the TWRP installer.
LoganDark said:
I would recommend installing Magisk first since then you can use the TWRP installer.
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wait...i dont understand....
usualy first u need to install the recovery then u can root your phone....
can u explain better pls?
roberto_1986 said:
wait...i dont understand....
usualy first u need to install the recovery then u can root your phone....
can u explain better pls?
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Installing Magisk from recovery is a legacy option and no longer recommended. The recommended method of installing Magisk consists of patching the boot image using the Magisk Manager app and then using fastboot to flash the patched boot image to the phone.
Installing TWRP is then as easy as using Magisk Manager to flash the TWRP installer zip, then reinstalling Magisk using direct install.
In order to retrieve a boot image to patch, you need to download the update you are using to a computer, then use a tool like Payload Dumper to extract the boot.img.
Kind of complex but it's the only option if installing TWRP without it bootloops you.
LoganDark said:
Installing Magisk from recovery is a legacy option and no longer recommended. The recommended method of installing Magisk consists of patching the boot image using the Magisk Manager app and then using fastboot to flash the patched boot image to the phone.
Installing TWRP is then as easy as using Magisk Manager to flash the TWRP installer zip, then reinstalling Magisk using direct install.
In order to retrieve a boot image to patch, you need to download the update you are using to a computer, then use a tool like Payload Dumper to extract the boot.img.
Kind of complex but it's the only option if installing TWRP without it bootloops you.
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Well ty for your answer but i really cant understand your explanation....
also there is another way to install a custom recovery and its LR TWRP!
i did many month ago with success but a week ago for wrong im uninstalled magisk so now i have to repeate all from zero...
I find that LR TWRP from this thread but unfortunately the link is dead ----> here so can u tell me where i can find that version of LR TWRP 1104??
also can u show me a link for your guide also??? ty very much
roberto_1986 said:
Well ty for your answer but i really cant understand your explanation....
also there is another way to install a custom recovery and its LR TWRP!
i did many month ago with success but a week ago for wrong im uninstalled magisk so now i have to repeate all from zero...
I find that LR TWRP from this thread but unfortunately the link is dead ----> here so can u tell me where i can find that version of LR TWRP 1104??
also can u show me a link for your guide also??? ty very much
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I don't own this device so I don't know any guides. The process is the same for most devices and the scripts will automate it for you.
Like I said, find a software update for your phone (search "miui 12.4.847.37586 OTA update zip" or similar), use Payload Dumper to extract a boot.img, transfer it to your device, install Magisk Manager and use that to patch the image, download the patched image to your computer, boot the phone into fastboot and flash the new boot image, and you'll have Magisk.
From there, go to the official TWRP website and download the "twrp-installer" for your device. Use Magisk Manager to install it. Then direct install Magisk to keep root.
LoganDark said:
I don't own this device so I don't know any guides. The process is the same for most devices and the scripts will automate it for you.
Like I said, find a software update for your phone (search "miui 12.4.847.37586 OTA update zip" or similar), use Payload Dumper to extract a boot.img, transfer it to your device, install Magisk Manager and use that to patch the image, download the patched image to your computer, boot the phone into fastboot and flash the new boot image, and you'll have Magisk.
From there, go to the official TWRP website and download the "twrp-installer" for your device. Use Magisk Manager to install it. Then direct install Magisk to keep root.
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sry i dont understand can u explain more easly?
I am from the Philippines. Rooting my old tablet MyPhone brown 1, with Nougat OS installed, is my biggest frustration. Tried Kingroot & Kingoroot but failed so anyone who can help me Pls.!!!
roberto_1986 said:
sry i dont understand can u explain more easly?
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I know it's a lot to look at but please do just try to follow them in order. Each step is only a few words long.
What software version is your phone at?
xdagogo2017 said:
I am from the Philippines. Rooting my old tablet MyPhone brown 1, with Nougat OS installed, is my biggest frustration. Tried Kingroot & Kingoroot but failed so anyone who can help me Pls.!!!
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this thread are for redmi note 8 pro this is not the correct place to ask....>.>
roberto_1986 said:
this thread are for redmi note 8 pro this is not the correct place to ask....>.>
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Sorry !!!I,m new member!
LoganDark said:
I know it's a lot to look at but please do just try to follow them in order. Each step is only a few words long.
What software version is your phone at?
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Well this is the version i have installed:
Redmi Note 8 Pro EEAStableFastbootV11.0.3.0.PGGEUXM9.03.5 GB2019-12-10Download
roberto_1986 said:
Well this is the version i have installed:
Redmi Note 8 Pro EEAStableFastbootV11.0.3.0.PGGEUXM9.03.5 GB2019-12-10Download
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Hey!! Fun fact, you don't need to use payload dumper for that! Download the "Full ROM" with "Type: Recovery", and unzip it. Inside there will be a "boot.img". That's what you patch using Magisk Manager.
Is it available now to root pad 5 global version?
Yep. You need to extract the boot image from your version, patch it in Magisk and then flash that patched image.
Follow existing guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-mi-pad-5-root.4341709/
Seeing a lot of issues with Android 11 and 12 unlocking the bootloader and applying root. Is now not a good time to upgrade or should I wait for a boot image?
Not quite sure what you're referring to, but there are zero issues with unlocking the bootloader or rooting your device...
I can't speak for TWRP. I have had issues with it the last few versions so I had to make due without it. If I am mistaken about having twrp on the OP9 Pro on the newest LE2125 c61 update, I'd be interested.
Anyway, my response is mostly to address your question regarding root. Here are the steps that worked for me.
[OnePlus 9 Pro][ROM][OTA][Oxygen OS] Repo of Oxygen OS Builds
As OnePlus doesn't always provide download links for all of their OxygenOS ROMs & OTA update zips, we've created an index to put the links in one post so that they're easy to find. Note: This is not a support thread for issues you may have with...
forum.xda-developers.com
I have been rooted since day one on both A11 & A12. I'm running stock and haven't had a single issue.
Avoid TWRP, it's known to not work properly on A12
If you like to flash a custom ROM. Follow the instructions and you will be fine.
I am coming off the oneplus 7pro was enjoying TWRP and Magisk, with Exposed now I am hearing TWRP isn't working on anything above 10.0 ver. Guess I have to do so more research or pay Monfrio a ransom to work on TWRP.
intense21 said:
I am coming off the oneplus 7pro was enjoying TWRP and Magisk, with Exposed now I am hearing TWRP isn't working on anything above 10.0 ver. Guess I have to do so more research or pay Monfrio a ransom to work on TWRP.
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there is no need for TWRP...
Smedslund said:
I have been rooted since day one on both A11 & A12. I'm running stock and haven't had a single issue.
Avoid TWRP, it's known to not work properly on A12
If you like to flash a custom ROM. Follow the instructions and you will be fine.
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How do you root without twrp? or you mean to just boot twrp and not install it?
CtrlValCanc said:
How do you root without twrp? or you mean to just boot twrp and not install it?
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Use Magisk, patch bootimg , install and reboot.
Read this usefull guide.
Smedslund said:
Use Magisk, patch bootimg , install and reboot.
Read this usefull guide.
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thank you, i couldn't find what boot.img to download (and how), but this guide has already all!
CtrlValCanc said:
thank you, i couldn't find what boot.img to download (and how), but this guide has already all!
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I always just sideload. (downdload magisk apk & rename to zip before)
this way you do not need the extra boot.img I think.
vincemue said:
I always just sideload. (downdload magisk apk & rename to zip before)
this way you do not need the extra boot.img I think.
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could you explain better? I never used sideload before. What commands do you use?
CtrlValCanc said:
could you explain better? I never used sideload before. What commands do you use?
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If you want to install any add-ons, Reboot to Recovery, then when your device reboots, click Apply Update, then Apply from ADB, then adb sideload filename.zip those packages in sequence. (GAPPS or Magisk for example)
for example for magisk:
download the newest magisk apk version
after download, rename it and instead of .apk do it .zip
go into revovery and click Apply Update, then Apply from ADB
command is : "adb sideload Magisk-v2X.X.zip"
you must exchange X for your version.
Boot images gets patched
please note that I am not an expert, that is just what I found somewhere and use since then.
if you need more information you could also check the install instructions for lineageOS to get to know some basics: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lemonadep/install