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What happened to this software? Installed it on my Chinese x820 Le Max 2 and it is working great. The FP scanner seems to be faster also! I am curious if anyone is planning to use this as a base for a custom rom, but when I came in the forum this evening, I couldn't find it
I think it was removed because the source was unknown. I think there were problems with encrypted partitions....
Works very well for me. I wiped DATA in TWRP after I installed update. Now all my firmware was updated by doing the update. After the update my phone was encrypted, I simply went into TWRP and wiped DATA after I installed his TWRP backup minus all the boot info. During boot is when that process seems take place, so only system was restored. I then made sure my DATA partition, that I could now see, was mounted and flashed SuperSu. I then added all my root apps as normal. The FP scanner is still somewhat slow, but works almost everytime. I am sorry that this was removed as it is actually better and faster than all previous Roms minus all the Chinese bloat, although a lot of it was changed to reflect US sources, such as all the videos. All in all a very good ROM.
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Works very well for me. I wiped DATA in TWRP after I installed update. Now all my firmware was updated by doing the update. After the update my phone was encrypted, I simply went into TWRP and wiped DATA after I installed his TWRP backup minus all the boot info. During boot is when that process seems take place, so only system was restored. I then made sure my DATA partition, that I could now see, was mounted and flashed SuperSu. I then added all my root apps as normal. The FP scanner is still somewhat slow, but works almost everytime. I am sorry that this was removed as it is actually better and faster than all previous Roms minus all the Chinese bloat, although a lot of it was changed to reflect US sources, such as all the videos. All in all a very good ROM.
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I also forgot to mention my WiFi, Bluetooth connections work better now, as well as, my TMO WiFi calling. The firmware upgrades were needed and the device is faster and smoother now.
Jim, can you please highlight the steps need to be done to back up and not have encrypted phone? I am on the 15S pure evolution by teamspain. I don't know if my stuff is encrypted or not but please provide the steps to update to the 16S rom without any hiccups. Thanks!
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Jim, can you please highlight the steps need to be done to back up and not have encrypted phone? I am on the 15S pure evolution by teamspain. I don't know if my stuff is encrypted or not but please provide the steps to update to the 16S rom without any hiccups. Thanks!
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Here are the steps I followed. Hopefully this will work for others. My phone is from China, but I do live in US. Supposedly this is supposed to be a US centric rom. Anyhow...
I first made sure I was on stock (15s) with stock recovery or simply flash via adb, a stock recovery image.
Next, I downloaded the ota - firmware-update <5.8_016s_sta.zip> and copied it to the root of my internal storage.
Using the stock file manager I renamed this file to update.zip. Still in the stock file manager, I clicked on it. This starts the upgrade process. After this is complete, all your firmware and most importantly, for me at least, the FP sensor.
However, if stock is fine with you, leave it like this, but your device will be encrypted.
So to remove the encryption which is on the data partition, I rebooted to fastboot mode and used adb.
At the adb prompt, I typed <fastboot boot twrp.img> This boots twrp without loading into your recovery partition.
I then wiped my data partition and re stored using a modified version of the TRWP backup file that I had also downloaded from the same source. I had unzipped this on my C: drive of my PC and removed the boot files <boot.emmc.win and the md5 file>
I then re zipped this and copied to my internal storage and flashed it using the restore option. This restored only system data. The device was now unencrypted and my data drive was visible in Twrp.
I then mounted the DATA partition from inside TWRP and flashed SuperSu.
After that I rebooted normally, I then proceeded to install all my rooted programs as normal. This process should also work with the Indian rom.
My x820 is also from china, how do I know if it's encrypted or not? Right now I have the teamspain rom installed, do I need to really go back to stock 15s or can you upload a stock recovery for us. Also how to wipe data partition, and restore with the modified twrp back up? The guy who uploaded the 16s stuff deleted the thread so we have nothing to go with. Can you reupload all necessary files, and how to remount the data partition again from twrp?
I don't have the files. That is why I was looking for them in the first place.
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My x820 is also from china, how do I know if it's encrypted or not? Right now I have the teamspain rom installed, do I need to really go back to stock 15s or can you upload a stock recovery for us. Also how to wipe data partition, and restore with the modified twrp back up? The guy who uploaded the 16s stuff deleted the thread so we have nothing to go with. Can you reupload all necessary files, and how to remount the data partition again from twrp?
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The two versions that have been encrypted, thus far, the Indian version and the US version. All the other Roms do not have encryption. If you can boot into TWRP and see your data partition and mount it, you are not encrypted. This form of encryption merely hides or makes your data partition invisible to third party programs, like TWRP.
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I don't have the files. That is why I was looking for them in the first place.
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It is leaked firmware for US models with August 1 2016 Android security update and we are still in July. LMAO.
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_update (Official Firmware with data partition encryption)
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_rooted (Rooted firmware with data partition decrypted) -> I don't know who rooted it so caution is advised. I am using rooted ROM without problem though.
Apparently, it works on any X820 (China) and X821 (India) model. But after flashing, your phone model will change to X829. I also don't know who leaked it and do not take any responsibility for the firmware causing irreversible damage.
I am uploading it to mega.co.nz right now. Uploading stock firmware will take 2 hrs and rooted firmware will take another 2 hrs. I will post the links when done.
Hi. Which languages is available in x829 version ? Do you know also which bands are activated ?
Sent from my Le X821 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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It is leaked firmware for US models with August 1 2016 Android security update and we are still in July. LMAO.
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_update (Official Firmware with data partition encryption)
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_rooted (Rooted firmware with data partition decrypted) -> I don't know who rooted it so caution is advised. I am using rooted ROM without problem though.
Apparently, it works on any X820 (China) and X821 (India) model. But after flashing, your phone model will change to X829. I also don't know who leaked it and do not take any responsibility for the firmware causing irreversible damage.
I am uploading it to mega.co.nz right now. Uploading stock firmware will take 2 hrs and rooted firmware will take another 2 hrs. I will post the links when done.
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May not be the best idea too upload leaked firmware seeing as it got taken down the first time.
sanke1 said:
It is leaked firmware for US models with August 1 2016 Android security update and we are still in July. LMAO.
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_update (Official Firmware with data partition encryption)
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_rooted (Rooted firmware with data partition decrypted) -> I don't know who rooted it so caution is advised. I am using rooted ROM without problem though.
Apparently, it works on any X820 (China) and X821 (India) model. But after flashing, your phone model will change to X829. I also don't know who leaked it and do not take any responsibility for the firmware causing irreversible damage.
I am uploading it to mega.co.nz right now. Uploading stock firmware will take 2 hrs and rooted firmware will take another 2 hrs. I will post the links when done.
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I figured that this was the case, since all the software, such vid files in Live, were US related where they are all Chinese obviously in the Chinese version. I also know they have been opening offices throughout the US, but haven't released anything yet in this country. Even though there might be a slightly different model released here in the US, hence the model number being x829, the software is working flawlessly with my Chinese x820.
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May not be the best idea too upload leaked firmware seeing as it got taken down the first time.
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If it is official firmware, then I don't see a point why it was taken down. There is no clarity. Did OP himself take it down? The links have disappeared from his site as well.
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If it is official firmware, then I don't see a point why it was taken down. There is no clarity. Did OP himself take it down? The links have disappeared from his site as well.
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The OP did take it down because he did not know he was not supposed to release it because it was pre-release firmware.
Well, I have the links ready. Nevermind.
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If it is official firmware, then I don't see a point why it was taken down. There is no clarity. Did OP himself take it down? The links have disappeared from his site as well.
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Have you ever heard of a Cease and Desist order? People that leak software can get in trouble with the company that is developing it. Have you ever been a beta tester? I am currently testing for Microsoft and Honor and had to agree to not release any of their software until they are ready for it to be released. If you are a beta tester, you will get bounced from the program and if you're an employee, fired. Plus depending on the severity, you could also end up getting sued.
I am neither a beta tester nor an employee. But I do respect that the dude didn't want it posted.
sanke1 said:
It is leaked firmware for US models with August 1 2016 Android security update and we are still in July. LMAO.
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_update (Official Firmware with data partition encryption)
X829_5.8.16s_EN_US_rooted (Rooted firmware with data partition decrypted) -> I don't know who rooted it so caution is advised. I am using rooted ROM without problem though.
Apparently, it works on any X820 (China) and X821 (India) model. But after flashing, your phone model will change to X829. I also don't know who leaked it and do not take any responsibility for the firmware causing irreversible damage.
I am uploading it to mega.co.nz right now. Uploading stock firmware will take 2 hrs and rooted firmware will take another 2 hrs. I will post the links when done.
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Thank you for your work.
Hi all, I'm trying to install this rom via twrp and i'm getting an error failed to install because it can't mount /cust/ partition. I try to mount it in twrp as well but it is greyed out. Can anyone tell me how to fix this?
I am using le max 2 indian unit and I force reset it. Now it is asking for my google account that was previously signed on my phone,but I don't remember that
Theinfinitykris said:
I am using le max 2 indian unit and I force reset it. Now it is asking for my google account that was previously signed on my phone,but I don't remember that
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Heyyo, did you create a new Google account or have an existing one that you forgot the password on?
Or did you buy this phone used and it's asking for the previous owner's Google account?
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Heyyo, did you create a new Google account or have an existing one that you forgot the password on?
Or did you buy this phone used and it's asking for the previous owner's Google account?
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I have a similar question. I have my sister's Le 2 and its binded with her number (not email id) . whenever i try to factory reset it , it asks for a password. i have tried several times but every time there is server error. So should i wipe it via recovery and after it boots will it ask me to enter the binded account id and password again? additionally .. if i flash twrp and another rom will the phone still remain binded ? (will i be able to boot in other rom ? ) thank you in advance
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I have a similar question. I have my sister's Le 2 and its binded with her number (not email id) . whenever i try to factory reset it , it asks for a password. i have tried several times but every time there is server error. So should i wipe it via recovery and after it boots will it ask me to enter the binded account id and password again? additionally .. if i flash twrp and another rom will the phone still remain binded ? (will i be able to boot in other rom ? ) thank you in advance
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Heyyo, hmm tbh I'm not too sure if it would or not... But the hurdle might be that you'd still need your sister's sim card or number in order to get into the phone and enable bootloader unlocking if it won't disable via fastboot.
Please try following this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/how-to/protocol-backup-stock-rom-flash-stock-t3517151
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Heyyo, hmm tbh I'm not too sure if it would or not... But the hurdle might be that you'd still need your sister's sim card or number in order to get into the phone and enable bootloader unlocking if it won't disable via fastboot.
Please try following this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/how-to/protocol-backup-stock-rom-flash-stock-t3517151
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I am able to use the phone with all apps and everything. I just want to factory reset it, but it wont let me unbind the account , even after entering correct password. Should i completely remove eui and flash custom rom ?
andynoob said:
I am able to use the phone with all apps and everything. I just want to factory reset it, but it wont let me unbind the account , even after entering correct password. Should i completely remove eui and flash custom rom ?
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Heyyo, Yeah either a custom version of EUI ROM or any custom Nougat ROM. I would recommend avoiding the Oreo builds (Omni 8, AICP 13 or LineageOS 15) as they are very experimental for now with many bugs that need fixing.
I'm uncertain which custom EUI ROMs are the best as I've never tried them.
For custom Nougat ROMs? For stability and the only custom ROM with Google Certification for SafetyNet? OmniROM 7. It's built on the solid Darkobas kernel and has built in Dolby Atmos support and IR Blaster. All with selinux set as enforcing so your phone is as secure as possible. Imo it's the best custom ROM that andr68rus built for Nougat.
Otherwise? SlimRoms is another solid entry for a balance between stability and performance and it's still under active development. It does require Magisk root and for some even requires a Universal SafetyNet Fix.
There's others that try as many optimization and changes as possible over stability such as Ressurection Remix or BlackX if you want to try and have the fastest performance
So really it's up to you which one you want to try.
Thank you so much for such an detailed reply
You're welcome!
Hope you enjoy custom ROMs as much as I do
Check this out, worked for me:
Hello,
I'm thinking of purchasing a Pocophone after using iPhones for the last 10 years - I've never used an Android device before. I'm really looking for a stock Android experience (I really dislike bloat and vendor customizations in general) and I am a bit confused by all the conflicting information regarding custom roms.
Basically I want to have the Pocophone with the Pixel Experience custom rom with the minimum amount of problems possible. Here's what I've gathered so far:
- I'd need to unlock the bootloader (takes three days) so I can replace it with TWRP.
- I then have to get into TWRP, wipe everything on the device and tell it to install the custom rom .zip file
My questions are:
- I already created my Mi account and downloaded the unlock tool from Xiaomi's website. Do I still need to wait three days after I get the actual phone?
- Do I need to do anything else in this process? I've read some stuff about vendor firmware, disabling encryption, formatting the device after installing the custom rom... is any of this necessary? What else do I need to know?
- If a new version of Pixel Experience is released and I want to update it, what is the process that I have to go through? Can I update/upgrade it without losing my data?
- I've read that some applications, such as Netflix, do not work and/or don't even show up on the play store. Is this true? How can you fix it?
Any and all clarification on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
lixoman100 said:
Hello,
I'm thinking of purchasing a Pocophone after using iPhones for the last 10 years - I've never used an Android device before. I'm really looking for a stock Android experience (I really dislike bloat and vendor customizations in general) and I am a bit confused by all the conflicting information regarding custom roms.
Basically I want to have the Pocophone with the Pixel Experience custom rom with the minimum amount of problems possible. Here's what I've gathered so far:
- I'd need to unlock the bootloader (takes three days) so I can replace it with TWRP.
- I then have to get into TWRP, wipe everything on the device and tell it to install the custom rom .zip file
My questions are:
- I already created my Mi account and downloaded the unlock tool from Xiaomi's website. Do I still need to wait three days after I get the actual phone?
- Do I need to do anything else in this process? I've read some stuff about vendor firmware, disabling encryption, formatting the device after installing the custom rom... is any of this necessary? What else do I need to know?
- If a new version of Pixel Experience is released and I want to update it, what is the process that I have to go through? Can I update/upgrade it without losing my data?
- I've read that some applications, such as Netflix, do not work and/or don't even show up on the play store. Is this true? How can you fix it?
Any and all clarification on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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1. Yes. After binding the device with your mi account and apply for the bootloader unlock using the MiFlash tool, you need to wait for 72 hours. It will reflect on MiUnlock tool as well.
2. Just download the latest TWRP from here and flash it (Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-decryption-t3853004) and no need to flash DFE (Disable ForceEncryption). Don't worry about it being unofficial. Even though it's unofficial, it is the best solution for us as of now.
A piece of advice: Never use a decrypted device if you are concerned about the security of your device. Infact, never flash anything suggested by anyone without cross checking the authenticity of the file. You will come across many users suggesting you to flash this and that when the fact is,they are afraid to try on their own and rather want you to be the guinea pig.
3. When a new update comes in, you will get notified automatically. Or there is an option on settings to check for new updates. Just download the update and dirty flash it on TWRP (Dirty flash is flashing without wiping any other partition except /Cache and /Dalvik). However, sometimes when a ROM gets some major changes, you should clean flash it in order to avoid any possible issue. But if it is required, it will be mentioned by the developer (which means you need to be active on XDA to see the developer's note).
4. Netflix doesn't show up only if the Play store (and the device in terms) is "Uncertified", however on PE, play store is already certified as it is using the fingerprint of Pixel 3 in order to pass safetynet. So, don't worry about it. If you still can't see certain apps on Play store after flashing PE, just download them from apkmirror and sideload them. APKmirror is a legit place and doesn't support pirated/cracked or malware apps.
Rowdyy Ronnie said:
1. Yes. After binding the device with your mi account and apply for the bootloader unlock using the MiFlash tool, you need to wait for 72 hours. It will reflect on MiUnlock tool as well.
2. Just download the latest TWRP from here and flash it (Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-decryption-t3853004) and no need to flash DFE (Disable ForceEncryption). Don't worry about it being unofficial. Even though it's unofficial, it is the best solution for us as of now.
A piece of advice: Never use a decrypted device if you are concerned about the security of your device. Infact, never flash anything suggested by anyone without cross checking the authenticity of the file. You will come across many users suggesting you to flash this and that when the fact is,they are afraid to try on their own and rather want you to be the guinea pig.
3. When a new update comes in, you will get notified automatically. Or there is an option on settings to check for new updates. Just download the update and dirty flash it on TWRP (Dirty flash is flashing without wiping any other partition except /Cache and /Dalvik). However, sometimes when a ROM gets some major changes, you should clean flash it in order to avoid any possible issue. But if it is required, it will be mentioned by the developer (which means you need to be active on XDA to see the developer's note).
4. Netflix doesn't show up only if the Play store (and the device in terms) is "Uncertified", however on PE, play store is already certified as it is using the fingerprint of Pixel 3 in order to pass safetynet. So, don't worry about it. If you still can't see certain apps on Play store after flashing PE, just download them from apkmirror and sideload them. APKmirror is a legit place and doesn't support pirated/cracked or malware apps.
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Thank you for all the detailed information. One last question, I've heard of problems of Pocophone not supporting Widevine L3 which caused Netflix (and others) to stream at a lower quality, and I've read somewhere that Xiaomi might be trying to get that problem fixed. Would this problem affect Pixel Experience if I had it installed on the Pocophone? If so, and Xiaomi fixed the issue in an update, would I be able to get the fix without reverting back to the stock rom?
lixoman100 said:
Thank you for all the detailed information. One last question, I've heard of problems of Pocophone not supporting Widevine L3 which caused Netflix (and others) to stream at a lower quality, and I've read somewhere that Xiaomi might be trying to get that problem fixed. Would this problem affect Pixel Experience if I had it installed on the Pocophone? If so, and Xiaomi fixed the issue in an update, would I be able to get the fix without reverting back to the stock rom?
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To be honest, I still don't believe when Xiaomi says they will make Poco widevine L3 supported. If they do something like this, it will be amazing. But till then, I won't believe them. And 540p is not that bad anyway. If the device had an AMOLED display, you would realize that 540p is actually quite good which doesn't consume lot of data and still gives a pleasurable viewing experience. And if Xiaomi manages to rollout supoort for WV L3, all other custom ROMs need yo depend on Xiaomi if they release the source code. Just like Xiaomi didn't release the source code of their face unlock feature. Hence, custom roms are using Google face unlock which is a disaster.
Rowdyy Ronnie said:
To be honest, I still don't believe when Xiaomi says they will make Poco widevine L3 supported. If they do something like this, it will be amazing. But till then, I won't believe them. And 540p is not that bad anyway. If the device had an AMOLED display, you would realize that 540p is actually quite good which doesn't consume lot of data and still gives a pleasurable viewing experience. And if Xiaomi manages to rollout supoort for WV L3, all other custom ROMs need yo depend on Xiaomi if they release the source code. Just like Xiaomi didn't release the source code of their face unlock feature. Hence, custom roms are using Google face unlock which is a disaster.
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Thank you again for all the information :good:
Have a nice day.
So, i mailed customer support. i tried Recovering Mi account in every sort of ways. The only thing left is to mail them every information about my device and hope for them to unlock it.
But, Can I install Custom Rom in it ? Idk if voids my warrenty. I just want it to carry out daily task well.
If you are not concerned about recovering the existing data on the phone you could simply flash an official MIUI rom using MiFlash. I am pretty sure that will overwrite the existing account with a fresh factory rom.
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Hey guys, I just bought my RN10 and am waiting for it to arrive. My plan is to turn it into a DeGoogled phone (Custom ROM + MicroG) to use as a daily driver.
As someone who has no experience doing such a thing, but who has been familiarizing oneself with the topic and keeping up with this thread for a bit; I have a few questions that I was hoping I could get some help with:
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Is the 168 Hour waiting time a guarantee, or are there some of you who didn't have to wait that long?
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I plan to root the device, to pass SafetyNet, get Aurora Services, get Bromite Webview, maybe install oandbackupx, etc...
2.
What is your experience with Aurora services and Bromite Webview?
Do these (+ magisk and microG) need reinstalling after updates?
What is your preferred backup solution? I plan to back up to an SD card.
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I will try out some ROMs at first to see what works best for me, before I settle on one. But I am not sure if I can just use my backups from say CrDroid in DotOS for example.
These are the ROMs I am leaning towards (in order of preference): DotOS, CrDroid, and LOS:
3.
What should I be aware regarding backups when trying these ROMs? Can I use backups in different ROMs? Does it apply to oandbackupx or just TWRP ones of data partition?
Would you say they are stable enough for daily driving? (I am aware there are some minor bugs like video recording - not a problem for me)
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I am aware that TWRP is in alpha for the RN10 bc of the A/B partitioning system, and that it will be a long time for a stable version to come out.
Once I set on a ROM, I will wait until a stable version is released before I do updates.
4.
What should I be aware of when using TWRP? (specially this alpha version)
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I use Ubuntu in my system, and I wonder what is the best approach to Unlock the Bootloader and install custom ROMs there.
5.
Is anyone in this thread also using Linux? What is your experience?
What do you guys think of XiaomiTool V2? Is it reliable?
Or would you guys recommend doing these procedures via fastboot and adb? (android-tools-fastboot & android-tools-adb)
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there is no way around 1 week waiting. if you are unlucky you might have to wait another week. this might happen when you didn't use the phone enough in this week period, or if you reset the mi account.
also, from this unlock faq: https://c.mi.com/thread-2262302-1-0.html
If you're facing "User Portrait Scores Too Low Or Black", please create or use a new Mi Account to unlock.
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what that means can only be speculated. in worst case this means, if you cover your camera so it is black, or if you have low light conditions in your drawer where to phone lies, or at the moment you press the unlock button, you can't unlock your phone.
or if the front camera can't recognize a face with its AI, so the portrait score is too low, it also might not unlock your phone. or if internet is blocked so it can't send the data home.
imho, this is a privacy nightmare, but there are no details anyware and everybody just seems to accept this insanity.
2.
I don't use aurora services, but webview browser work very well and magisk+microG does work if you get it installed once (this can be tricky because you have to find the right versions and variations that work together). if you choose a ROM that allows signature spoofing it isn't so much trouble, otherwise it gets more tricky. The rest works pretty easy with latest Magisk and MinMicroG (other microG variants I had trouble with).
You always have to reflash: 1) custom 3rd party recovery (like twrp), 2) Kernel, 3) magisk if you flash another ROM. this is always the same on every custom ROM.
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nandroid backup and restore is messy with TWRP currently. best way is to do backup with oandbackupX as root and/or a nandroid /data backup without encryption pin. backing up system is useless. in case of restoration install fresh ROM, start it up once for setting up encryption of /data, then restore /data partition.
you can't move /data partition between ROMs, you have to backup your apps with oandbackupX or the like.
nandroid backups on ext. SDCard currently don't work. better make space on your internal memory.
4.
TWRP is currently buggy or features not working correctly. don't expect anything that worked before in non virtual A/B environments to work perfectly fine here. upgrading was always tricky due to A and B slot changes, but thats not all a problem of TWRP but of the ROMs too.
Just read the older posts in the threads of CrDroid and LineageOS and TWRP and you will learn a lot what works and what doesn't work.
5.
Just install a virtual PC with windows 10 and use everything related to Xiaomi software in there. (most things are windows only). you can bridge your usb connected phone to the virtual PC.
There is no need for XiaomiTool V2 if you are on custom ROMs. just use fastboot/adb commands as needed.
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I plan to cover the front camera and not register the fingerprint scanner until I get a custom ROM on it. So I will discover if that is the case or not and let you guys know here.
2.
What is the best way to install microg? magisk module or flashing it via TWRP? I am under the impression one can go both ways about it.
having to flash the kernel is news to me. is there any post in this sub that I can read more about it?
3.
Okay, I will stick with oanbackupX for the time being then, and read about nandroid.
And could you further clarify what you mean by SD cards not working? Is it only for backups or at all? Does that apply to oandbackupX?
4. thanks I will read those posts. hopefully a stable is out soon though.
5.
I have a notebook that I am not sure is capable enough of running a Win VM. So i would really prefer to do these things on my Ubuntu install if I can. Plus it would be a peace of mind knowing i have all it needs and I am not dependent on having Windows machines near me should I have an emergency with the phone.
Is there any issue with XiamiTool V2? Would it not work to do the things i am trying to do?
Thanks in advace for your reply, they are very clarifying in getting me started on this!
best of luck with unlocking. hope you won't need another week. remember both cameras are eligible for face recognition and brightness measurement.
the way of installing microG may be different for each variation, ROM and phone (remember virtual A/B devices, read-only system, etc.). best way is to read the official installation manual that the microG variant provides. on virtual A/B devices you flash almost everything in Magisk with magisk-modules so you get a systemless patched system. the only thing you flash in recovery, beside kernels and other recoveries maybe, is actually magisk.
about kernels, just read the threads about the two released kernels so far.
well, you might be lucky if you try running the xiaomi software using wine, but it might not work. blame Xiaomi for not releasing all the wanted tools for all OS's.
for unlocking keep in mind that you don't change your setup, keep the same virtual PC, tool, data, etc. in place and don't change anything, they collect also PC data (os, hardware, ip - keep IP the same on PC and phone while unlocking!) for the unlocking process (also a privacy nightmare).. if you want to mitigate that you have to build much more around it than just a virtual pc, though.
I didn't use Xiaomi Tool so I can't really answer that. I think the software is outdated and it's main purpose is to remove some but not all bloatware on non rooted stock rom devices. you can do everything without that tool.
keep in mind that these are unofficial tools and there are many of them, and there are many fake ones uploaded to sharehosters which might be infected with malware. it's hard to find the right sources (but check the official sticky posts in this forum for links) and if you get all these tools by googling around chances are high you get some modified versions with malware.
I'd recommend doing things manually and learning step-by-step how to do things.
Oh damn, I will definitely cover the back camera after I test it then. Thanks for the heads up.
regarding flashing the kernels, I understand it now. I thought I had to reflash the stock kernel every time. silly me
keep IP the same on PC and phone while unlocking!
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Do you mean keep the phone connected to the same wifi as the PC during the waiting period? bc otherwise I don't think that is possible at all, given that one must turn off wifi and use carrier data to add the Mi account to device.
I am not sure I understand what you mean :\
And the main purpose of the tool is to unlock bootloaders, install custom ROMs, etc. But you are right, latest version is one year old and I would like to avoid it if I can. Also there are 'official' links to download it from the Github page or the tool website.
I'd recommend doing things manually and learning step-by-step how to do things.
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I agree with you, I will likely do the bootloader unlock procedure on Windows and then install TWRP via fastboot/adb on my Ubuntu laptop, and move on from there. I believe it is possible to do that much on linux right?
regarding the IP, I have the suspicion that they (xiaomi) rate the IPs that you use and for some they might block the unlocking attempt. VPN, TOR and other proxies might be suspicious to them and they might block them (this is not necessarily true for all VPNs, TOR nodes, regions, etc., though). There should be no problem with your default ISPs IP address however, but you'll let your pants down using them.
First unlocking on your phone has to be with mobile data, but you could also use VPN,Tor,etc. there, thats why I'm saying it. Some people I've talked to went as far as buying burner sims just for the unlocking process because they are afraid of what china does with their data.
there should be no problem at all if you use normal mobile data for phone Mi account and your default ISP ip on the computer with the unlock tool. They just spy monitor your phone for that week (until you delete the crap) and if the score is good you are good to unlock the phone. nobody besides them knows exactly what they do but you get a clue when you read their Terms of Service. if your ip address varies geographically very much in this week it might also look suspicious, or if the ip-range is used for many different unlocks. all that obviously plays a role in the score at the end.
ok, I didn't use any other tool for unlocking the bootloader than the original and official xiaomi unlock tool. all the rest can be done without additional tools.
the only things you might need is actually MiFlash (to reset/reflash factory ROMs), MIFlash unlock for unlocking the bootloader, and the latest fastboot+adb versions for all the rest.
fastboot+adb requires the correct phone drivers to work on windows, it might be the same on linux. if they are also available for linux it should be ok. for fastboot try the official general android drivers provided by google, they might also be available for linux (or are already implemented)
I was planning on getting a burner for this. but given the covid restrictions in where I am at, it is gonna be a hassle.
I think Xiaomi does most of that because of the people who buy their phones from China, unlock them, put a custom rom and resell them. I think I should be in the clear though, I wanna get a custom rom working asap, so I wont try using tor and vpn and risk it.
I really don't plan on reflashing the stock rom ever again, unless I absolutely need to. I think i read that there are some cases where one must reflash the stock rom in between custom rom installs(?), but I hope that it is not the case for me. I only plan to try dotos and crdroid, maybe los.
and I would think there is a way to get the drivers for Linux, given that xiomitool v2 does get drivers from somewhere and its available on Linux. I gotta do some digging here though