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hello
i am new to this forums and my phone
is unlocking bootloader is same after anti rollback update in V9.1.6.0
i want to root my device for titanium backup and use miui for now
i watch video relating anti roll back update but still confused as how i am gonna to install custom rom in future
and rollback to miui without bricking my device
Thanks
Regards
I know, its confusing to many. You can start by checking these threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/faq-questions-answered-t3816185
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219
I am on 9.5.19, unlocked, rooted, TWRP installed and have received update notice for 9.6.3.0, but do not want to update via OTA because will lose root, recovery (and maybe unlock?)
I believe after rooting, unlocking, and TWRP install, you need to download a version of the MIUI ROM you want without the included firmware. see here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343
They dont have 9.6.3 listed so need to ask about that. Also not sure which version of ARB your phone has so you need to ask in above threads or if you have ADB installed can enter fastboot command: fastboot getvar anti
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
Here is firmware-less 9.6.3 version download: https://mirror.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/Global/Stable/
Taken from this post in the fw-less ROMs thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77390404&postcount=266
taco9 said:
I know, its confusing to many. You can start by checking these threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/faq-questions-answered-t3816185
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219
I am on 9.5.19, unlocked, rooted, TWRP installed and have received update notice for 9.6.3.0, but do not want to update via OTA because will lose root, recovery (and maybe unlock?)
I believe after rooting, unlocking, and TWRP install, you need to download a version of the MIUI ROM you want without the included firmware. see here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343
They dont have 9.6.3 listed so need to ask about that. Also not sure which version of ARB your phone has so you need to ask in above threads or if you have ADB installed can enter fastboot command: fastboot getvar anti
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My RN5 Pro is unlocked, with twrp, magisk (rooted), and running MIUI 9.5.19. Xiaomi gave me 9.6.3 last night, and although I wasn't able to install the delta update that they gave me (twrp didn't do anything with it), after the reboot, it downloaded the full 9.6.3 ROM. I then told it to do the update and twrp successfully installed it. At that point, I ONLY lost twrp and I assume magisk. The bootloader was unaffected by the MIUI upgrade.
Easy enough to fix - boot to fastboot, and used 'fastboot boot twrp.img' to get the phone started in twrp recovery mode. Then I was able to use twrp to install itself permanently/properly into the recovery partition, install lazyflasher, flash magisk, reboot normal. Phone's back to rooting state using magisk, but now with MIUI 9.6.3. 5 minutes and done.
taco9 said:
I know, its confusing to many. You can start by checking these threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/faq-questions-answered-t3816185
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219
I am on 9.5.19, unlocked, rooted, TWRP installed and have received update notice for 9.6.3.0, but do not want to update via OTA because will lose root, recovery (and maybe unlock?)
I believe after rooting, unlocking, and TWRP install, you need to download a version of the MIUI ROM you want without the included firmware. see here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343
They dont have 9.6.3 listed so need to ask about that. Also not sure which version of ARB your phone has so you need to ask in above threads or if you have ADB installed can enter fastboot command: fastboot getvar anti
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ok thanks for helping
tajima69 said:
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
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sorry what did you meant by build prop for gcam installation
tajima69 said:
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
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No change ?? Let me listout some changes for you
1. New VoLTE icon
2. In lockscreen time and date displays in centre
3. Messaging app suggest new plan offer and etc (AI reply)
4. Updated security patch
5. Imporved Battery life
6. New Ringtone and notification sounds
Cannot boot twtp.img
After Installing update gcam was not workig so i was in fastboot and i put command fastboot boot twtp.img but it is stucked in downloading boot.img
tajima69 said:
I've updated to 9.6.3 and don't see any relevant change in daily use. The bootloader is still unlocked but I've lost the changes in build prop for gcam installation. I was unrooted with no twrp (or rwrp) recovery installed
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Battery draining fast in this update
SunilSuni said:
No change ?? Let me listout some changes for you
1. New VoLTE icon
2. In lockscreen time and date displays in centre
3. Messaging app suggest new plan offer and etc (AI reply)
4. Updated security patch
5. Imporved Battery life
6. New Ringtone and notification sounds
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you sayin improved battery backup??? other people complaining about battery backup getting lowers by updates ..??? sach kya hai
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Hello everyone,
i have a few questions just to make sure i understand the matter good enought.
right now my phone has a locked bootloader and i have to wait about a month until i can unlock it. The ARP code is 3.
I would like to start using my phone but also want to update to the latest firmware.
A read a lot but i still have some questions just to make 100% sure i've got this right.
Q1: Is there any other disadvantage other than ARP when updatating to the latest firmware?
Q2: Is there any advantage to use newer firmware?
Q3: From my understanding the only thing to mind when flashing a new rom while ARP is active is to make sure you don't flash a rom with an older firmware than the one installed at the moment. But beside that i can install ANY rom. Is this correct?
Thank you in advance
I also want to know
destrubtor said:
Hello everyone,
i have a few questions just to make sure i understand the matter good enought.
right now my phone has a locked bootloader and i have to wait about a month until i can unlock it. The ARP code is 3.
I would like to start using my phone but also want to update to the latest firmware.
A read a lot but i still have some questions just to make 100% sure i've got this right.
Q1: Is there any other disadvantage other than ARP when updatating to the latest firmware?
Q2: Is there any advantage to use newer firmware?
Q3: From my understanding the only thing to mind when flashing a new rom while ARP is active is to make sure you don't flash a rom with an older firmware than the one installed at the moment. But beside that i can install ANY rom. Is this correct?
Thank you in advance
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1. No, the only "bad thing" is the ARB.
2. Yes, it is, they push fixes to wifi, basebands, etc and stuff that can help with battery life or overall system performance/smoothness.
3. Yeah, that's correct. Usually custom roms don't have firmware in them, but you should check it anyway (doesn't hurt to be extra careful). So yeah, you can install any rom, even one that'll activate ARB.
destrubtor said:
Hello everyone,
i have a few questions just to make sure i understand the matter good enought.
right now my phone has a locked bootloader and i have to wait about a month until i can unlock it. The ARP code is 3.
I would like to start using my phone but also want to update to the latest firmware.
A read a lot but i still have some questions just to make 100% sure i've got this right.
Q1: Is there any other disadvantage other than ARP when updatating to the latest firmware?
Q2: Is there any advantage to use newer firmware?
Q3: From my understanding the only thing to mind when flashing a new rom while ARP is active is to make sure you don't flash a rom with an older firmware than the one installed at the moment. But beside that i can install ANY rom. Is this correct?
Thank you in advance
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1. well only thing is you need to manually install twrp when you boot into twrp. using the .img and having twrp in sd card or internal. once you flash itll stay in phone.
2. and 3. already answered above.
thanks everyone. That clears things up for me.
So this anti rollback protection isn't as bad as some make it out to be.
I'll update to the latest stock firmware and use that until i can unlock my bootloader an install custom rom.
destrubtor said:
thanks everyone. That clears things up for me.
So this anti rollback protection isn't as bad as some make it out to be.
I'll update to the latest stock firmware and use that until i can unlock my bootloader an install custom rom.
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Unless you brick your device and have to apply for Mi authorisation (the reason why this my last Xiaomi phone unless things change) "Unfortunately authorizations is not granted (anymore). You can try your luck by pm mods in miui Forum or post your ID in countless threads..." Xiaomi crap like this which prevents people using a phone they paid for. Until then I will stay on ARP 3 regardless of fixes
I've seen somewhere that if you remove firmware from zip, you can basically install any rom or that only applies to MiUI?
Is that true?
I also have few questions i would like to be answered if someone has time.
My phone is gonna come in few days, it will be in anti 3.
Im a guy that non stop changes rom and test new stuff, it would be for the best if i dont get into anti 4 or else i am screwed?
What is better, redwolf recovery or twrp and why
If im in anti 3, is custom recovery permanent or it needs special ways to access custom recovery like in anti 4?
Any rom can be installed over custom recovery if im in anti 3? I dont need MiFlash at all? As long as i remove firmware folder from zip i am about to flash
Xiaomi.eu or global dev/stable?
Destinyg133 said:
I've seen somewhere that if you remove firmware from zip, you can basically install any rom or that only applies to MiUI?
Is that true?
I also have few questions i would like to be answered if someone has time.
My phone is gonna come in few days, it will be in anti 3.
Im a guy that non stop changes rom and test new stuff, it would be for the best if i dont get into anti 4 or else i am screwed?
What is better, redwolf recovery or twrp and why
If im in anti 3, is custom recovery permanent or it needs special ways to access custom recovery like in anti 4?
Any rom can be installed over custom recovery if im in anti 3? I dont need MiFlash at all? As long as i remove firmware folder from zip i am about to flash
Xiaomi.eu or global dev/stable?
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It's recommended to stay on ARB3, but if you get into ARB4, the removal of firmware folder in the rom works. You just gotta know how to edit the meta-inf stuff to make it flash on the device. Nothing hard. And you're not screwed, you just gotta be extra careful when flashing MIUI roms.
OrangeFox is the best, IMHO. It's nice, it's themeable sort of, it's smooth and with the latest update, you can backup your internal storage too on a nandroid backup. But when it comes to recoveries, it's down to personal preference, they basically do the same thing.
If you are on ARB3, you don't need dummy.img or any other tweaks. Since you haven't triggered ARB(which blocks most fasboot command), you can use fastboot commands normally. So after you flash the recovery(with fastboot), it stays there.
And you can install any rom in recovery, as long as the rom is built to be installed in recovery. You can't download a fastboot rom and flash it in recovery. MiFlash is used to get back to stock, mostly, that's for fastboot roms.
As for the roms, i'd recommend going into custom roms(not MIUI), but if you do really like MIUI, from what i've read on Telegram, people spoke highly of Revolution OS. I haven't personally used it, i only dealt with Xiaomi.eu roms, but again, i don't play nice with MIUI.
I want to stay arb 3 too as I'm currently waiting for my unlock.
I've seen in the firmware thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/firmware-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-t3766138
There's "Firmware without Arb"
My question is, can I install a custom Rom, install the latest firmware without arb and stay on arb 3? So I still get the benefits of having the latest firmware.
attitude12 said:
It's recommended to stay on ARB3, but if you get into ARB4, the removal of firmware folder in the rom works. You just gotta know how to edit the meta-inf stuff to make it flash on the device. Nothing hard. And you're not screwed, you just gotta be extra careful when flashing MIUI roms.
OrangeFox is the best, IMHO. It's nice, it's themeable sort of, it's smooth and with the latest update, you can backup your internal storage too on a nandroid backup. But when it comes to recoveries, it's down to personal preference, they basically do the same thing.
If you are on ARB3, you don't need dummy.img or any other tweaks. Since you haven't triggered ARB(which blocks most fasboot command), you can use fastboot commands normally. So after you flash the recovery(with fastboot), it stays there.
And you can install any rom in recovery, as long as the rom is built to be installed in recovery. You can't download a fastboot rom and flash it in recovery. MiFlash is used to get back to stock, mostly, that's for fastboot roms.
As for the roms, i'd recommend going into custom roms(not MIUI), but if you do really like MIUI, from what i've read on Telegram, people spoke highly of Revolution OS. I haven't personally used it, i only dealt with Xiaomi.eu roms, but again, i don't play nice with MIUI.
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thank you very much for clearing some things for me, well since only miui i'm going to try is xiaomi,eu and they dont have ARB i guess im fine. I like miui, but i also love custom roms.
Alright, then my only thing to watch is to not get myself into anti 4 and i'll be fine
One more question, Ill be getting redmi note 5 pro ai dual (CN) i dont need custom cust when flashing?
Destinyg133 said:
thank you very much for clearing some things for me, well since only miui i'm going to try is xiaomi,eu and they dont have ARB i guess im fine. I like miui, but i also love custom roms.
Alright, then my only thing to watch is to not get myself into anti 4 and i'll be fine
One more question, Ill be getting redmi note 5 pro ai dual (CN) i dont need custom cust when flashing?
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No, you don't (at least for xioami.eu). Usually, if there's a need for cust, the devs will say so. AFAIK, it's only needed to swap between stable and developer. And yeah, xioami.eu is a good choice.
atzohy said:
I want to stay arb 3 too as I'm currently waiting for my unlock.
I've seen in the firmware thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/firmware-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-t3766138
There's "Firmware without Arb"
My question is, can I install a custom Rom, install the latest firmware without arb and stay on arb 3? So I still get the benefits of having the latest firmware.
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Yes, you can install and use the latest firmware w/o moving to ARB4 (as long as it is arb-less firmware).
I heard people brick their phones after flashing magisk. Is that their fault or it's just that magisk doesn't work on this phone yet?
Seems to be the later.
I will test some Magisk versions today.
The manager installs just fine, I downloaded the image from Mi and extracted the boot.img from their firmware. It seems to have been patched just fine with the Magisk app, I haven't flashed it yet, haven't figured out how to get to download mode on this phone. They have a custom boot loader and custom recovery on it. adb reboot download just reboots the phone. I went through the motions of unlocking the bootloader per their instructions but they're having me wait a week before I can unlock the bootloader. I'm hesitant to flash magisk before unlocking the bootloader and making sure I can re-flash with twrp if needed.
Flashing magisk bricks the phone, flashing patched boot.img also bricks the device.
Kingoroot anyone ?
A loot of people brick their phones.. but the sad part is to recover it back.. I dont know why is so hard to unbrick almost everyone Xiaomi phones...
tze_vitamin said:
A loot of people brick their phones.. but the sad part is to recover it back.. I dont know why is so hard to unbrick almost everyone Xiaomi phones...
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bricking rn8p due to magisk installation is easy to recover by flashing boot.img from stock rom.
astrakid said:
bricking rn8p due to magisk installation is easy to recover by flashing boot.img from stock rom.
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So did you manage to actually flash or install magisk and obtain root?
donkyshot said:
So did you manage to actually flash or install magisk and obtain root?
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no, root is not working. but it is easily possible to recover a bootlooping rn8p.
astrakid said:
no, root is not working. but it is easily possible to recover a bootlooping rn8p.
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Such a shame, I can't believe there's no custom recovery and root available yet for such a popular device. Let's wait and see.
Hey,
This guy here at the twrp thread says that he managed to root with Magisk 19.3.
rrk said:
Hello all,
Can somebody tell me how to replace Chinese ROM with Global one.
I am waiting now for bootloader unlock, abt 100 hrs remain, thanks in advance
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Is this possible yet? Looking to buy this phone.
razerphynx said:
Is this possible yet? Looking to buy this phone.
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Should be quite similar to before, but if you flash preloader & lk, you can recover from these bricks. That said, I've never had magisk bricking it for me.
I am on MIUI 12, Android 10, Chinese Beta Rom and I have Magisk installed as well...
Any update on a fully working method to root our device?
Android 11, custom ROM, CFW
astrakid said:
bricking rn8p due to magisk installation is easy to recover by flashing boot.img from stock rom.
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There is an easier way.
I had twrp as recovery and when i flashed magisk v20 zip it bricked both the normal system and recovery
It was saying "The system has been destroyed"
So i was doing random stuff and found the solution
1) go to fastboot
2) from pc execute the "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" you probably know how to install twrp
3) then boot to recovery
4) enter password and allow modifications
5) go to reboot > System
Thats how i did it.
I have not tested with other custom recoveries
Hope I help
nakedowl said:
I will test some Magisk versions today.
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Did other versions of magisk work
Hello!
Device: Mi 10T Pro
Current ROM: miui_APOLLOEEAGlobal_V12.1.2.0.RJDEUXM_cff0da241e_11.0 (Stable)
Android version: 11 RKQ1.200826.002
Bootloader: Currently 15hrs left to unlock
If one wants to root, stick with the stock ROM and possibly get OTA updates (looking forward to MIUI 12.5), what is the best method/option for rooting?
A) Patch boot.img with Magisk and flash it to device using fastboot
B) Install TWRP for Mi 10T/10T Pro by Whyle (TWRP_apollo_3.5.0_10-beta_1_whyle) by flashing it to BOOT and install Magisk using TWRP
C) Install TWRP for Mi 10T/10T Pro by Whyle (TWRP_apollo_3.5.0_10-beta_1_whyle) by flashing it to RECOVERY and install Magisk using TWRP
Thank you.
-=ApA=- said:
Hello!
Device: Mi 10T Pro
Current ROM: miui_APOLLOEEAGlobal_V12.1.2.0.RJDEUXM_cff0da241e_11.0 (Stable)
Android version: 11 RKQ1.200826.002
Bootloader: Currently 15hrs left to unlock
If one wants to root, stick with the stock ROM and possibly get OTA updates (looking forward to MIUI 12.5), what is the best method/option for rooting?
A) Patch boot.img with Magisk and flash it to device using fastboot
B) Install TWRP for Mi 10T/10T Pro by Whyle (TWRP_apollo_3.5.0_10-beta_1_whyle) by flashing it to BOOT and install Magisk using TWRP
C) Install TWRP for Mi 10T/10T Pro by Whyle (TWRP_apollo_3.5.0_10-beta_1_whyle) by flashing it to RECOVERY and install Magisk using TWRP
Thank you.
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A) is the only choice, and you'll have to UNROOT before ota by flashing stock boot partition. C wouldn't work as we do not yet have complete working twrp.
And never flash recovery to boot partition, you'll brick your device, so B) is out of the question. And fastboot boot recovery.img is not the same as fastboot flash option, so take good care...
I just rooted my Mi 10T Pro and yes, A is the way to go. That way, you preserve your stock recovery while still letting yourself root the phone. Everything works, only after an OTA upgrade to Android 11 came, my phone got stuck in a bootloop, recoverable only by wiping doing a factory reset.
Aldenar said:
I just rooted my Mi 10T Pro and yes, A is the way to go. That way, you preserve your stock recovery while still letting yourself root the phone. Everything works, only after an OTA upgrade to Android 11 came, my phone got stuck in a bootloop, recoverable only by wiping doing a factory reset.
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You didn't have to factory reset - just have to return to stock before ota - that's required because boot partition is changed by rooting and ota fails... So basically fastest method is flashing stock boot image before ota, making new one with magisk after ota and returning with full root
calinorg said:
A) is the only choice, and you'll have to UNROOT before ota by flashing stock boot partition. C wouldn't work as we do not yet have complete working twrp.
And never flash recovery to boot partition, you'll brick your device, so B) is out of the question. And fastboot boot recovery.img is not the same as fastboot flash option, so take good care...
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Yes, i understand. Thank you calinorg and Aldenar.
Just so you know, after rooting (even after just unlocking bootloader), your SafetyNet (CTS profile) will fail. Yes, even if you rename your Magisk app, use MagiskHide and MagiskHide Props Config module. Personally it doesn't impact me much, cause even my banking apps are working without issues and my bank does not support NFC payments anyway. Only few apps, including infamous McDonalds app complain and do not run. I guess fast food is alot more sensitive industry than banking then . IMHO there is no point in detecting root in apps anyway. If all of your data is in your servers (with tamper checks), manipulating it on device level (like memory manipulation with games) would be pointless. More and more apps and games nowadays are using the same method. I guess McDonalds and all others alike should just fix their apps instead of blocking out rooted users.
More info on SafetyNet CTS profile failure and possible workaround here. Universal SafetyNet Fix Magisk module.
Since i don't have TWRP installed, im not eager to test SafetyNet fix yet, cause several users are reporting bootloops and problems with banking app security mechanisms. I'm guessing that (problematic) Magisk modules can be uninstalled by other means than just TWRP but still, i will wait for the more stable solution.
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Yes, i understand. Thank you calinorg and Aldenar.
Just so you know, after rooting (even after just unlocking bootloader), your SafetyNet (CTS profile) will fail. Yes, even if you rename your Magisk app, use MagiskHide and MagiskHide Props Config module. Personally it doesn't impact me much, cause even my banking apps are working without issues and my bank does not support NFC payments anyway. Only few apps, including infamous McDonalds app complain and do not run. I guess fast food is alot more sensitive industry than banking then . IMHO there is no point in detecting root in apps anyway. If all of your data is in your servers (with tamper checks), manipulating it on device level (like memory manipulation with games) would be pointless. More and more apps and games nowadays are using the same method. I guess McDonalds and all others alike should just fix their apps instead of blocking out rooted users.
More info on SafetyNet CTS profile failure and possible workaround here. Universal SafetyNet Fix Magisk module.
Since i don't have TWRP installed, im not eager to test SafetyNet fix yet, cause several users are reporting bootloops and problems with banking app security mechanisms. I'm guessing that (problematic) Magisk modules can be uninstalled by other means than just TWRP but still, i will wait for the more stable solution.
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I am using that exact Magisk module and it works like a charm - The SafetyNet check got downgraded back to Basic that and together with Magisk Hide, works like a charm!
Aldenar said:
I am using that exact Magisk module and it works like a charm - The SafetyNet check got downgraded back to Basic that and together with Magisk Hide, works like a charm!
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Nice, thanks! I'll give it a try. What version of the module are you using? Latest release is v1.1.1 on GitHub.
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Nice, thanks! I'll give it a try. What version of the module are you using? Latest release is v1.1.1 on GitHub.
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Latest, so 1.1.1. As proof, see screenshots
Aldenar said:
Latest, so 1.1.1. As proof, see screenshots
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Awesome, thanks!
EDIT: Also working for me just fine.
Any luck on 12.1.5.x or even 12.5 beta?
Illuvitar said:
Any luck on 12.1.5.x or even 12.5 beta?
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12.5.1.0 was fine, now trying with 12.5.5.0
12.5.5.0 needs Universal SafetyNet Fix module update (i'm using 2.1.1), otherwise SafetyNet check will fail! With 12.5.1.0 it's still working fine with Universal Safetynet Fix 1.1.1 tho.
You will also need to install Riru to use Universal SafetyNet fix 2.1.1
Update:
12.5.12.0 still working. Had to rename magisk.db tho and reinstall Magisk 23.0.
Make sure not to update Magisk beyond version 23!
Got the Mi 11 5G NE recently and I'm wanting to install LineageOS on it as per the installation guide: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lisa/install
However it says I must be on Android 12 and unfortunately I've already updated the phone to the latest Android 13 MIUI.
Just wondering if there's a reliable place to find the Android 12 stock firmware
mon0theist said:
Got the Mi 11 5G NE recently and I'm wanting to install LineageOS on it as per the installation guide: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lisa/install
However it says I must be on Android 12 and unfortunately I've already updated the phone to the latest Android 13 MIUI.
Just wondering if there's a reliable place to find the Android 12 stock firmware
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MIUI Downloader will point you to the official ROMs
MIUI Downloader - Apps on Google Play
MIUI upgrade app for Mi users.
play.google.com
However, you would need to avoid downgrade protection (it can be done, you will have to download the Fastboot type ROM, unpack tgz, find a bat script inside that does not relock BL, edit the script to remove downgrade protection and use it then to flash manually via Fastboot - not by using MIFlash)
Btw, for any flashing you must first unlock the Bootloader (either for downgrading MIUI and/or for installing the custom ROM)
zgfg said:
MIUI Downloader will point you to the official ROMs
MIUI Downloader - Apps on Google Play
MIUI upgrade app for Mi users.
play.google.com
However, you would need to avoid downgrade protection (it can be done, you will have to download the Fastboot type ROM, unpack tgz, find a bat script inside that does not relock BL, edit the script to remove downgrade protection and use it then to flash manually via Fastboot - not by using MIFlash)
Btw, for any flashing you must first unlock the Bootloader (either for downgrading MIUI and/or for installing the custom ROM)
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Okay awesome, thanks!
So I'm trying to unlock the bootloader and it says "preparing to add account and device" but then nothing happens
mon0theist said:
So I'm trying to unlock the bootloader and it says "preparing to add account and device" but then nothing happens
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Ah nvm it went through.
Can/should I re-lock the bootloader after either rooting or installing LineageOS? might just stick with rooted stock, haven't decided yet