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Hi,
I'm a happy new owner of the redmi note 4 and I've already unlocked the bootloader.
I would like to use google camera, and eventually adblock.
I've seen there are various way to
- install bootloaders (and it seems there are also various boatloaders)
- root the phone
- enable camera2 api, with and without root
- ...
Actually I like to keep the stock rom and the phone as vanilla as possible, as I've read there are redundant issue with custom rom. I also do like the idea of being able to update the phone "normally", which seems to be what you call OTA update . Also, I've seen that some app may not work if some verification fails ?
So basically the question could you explain me a bit the broad picture and what would you recommend ?
Thank's
PS : sorry I'm not super acurate, I rooted my LG G2 years ago and things seems to have evolved a lot since then.
jbonlinea said:
Hi,
I'm a happy new owner of the redmi note 4 and I've already unlocked the bootloader.
I would like to use google camera, and eventually adblock.
I've seen there are various way to
- install bootloaders (and it seems there are also various boatloaders)
- root the phone
- enable camera2 api, with and without root
- ...
Actually I like to keep the stock rom and the phone as vanilla as possible, as I've read there are redundant issue with custom rom. I also do like the idea of being able to update the phone "normally", which seems to be what you call OTA update . Also, I've seen that some app may not work if some verification fails ?
So basically the question could you explain me a bit the broad picture and what would you recommend ?
Thank's
PS : sorry I'm not super acurate, I rooted my LG G2 years ago and things seems to have evolved a lot since then.
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So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
I am using pixel experience 8.1 oreo rom in my redmi notr 4.and i have also install google canera mod.mgcmod5.i have done all the settings but ehen i am trying to take puctures its force closing and lagging..need solution..
ArK96 said:
So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
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After every OTA update do I need to re-flash everything?
ÀnkanKoley said:
After every OTA update do I need to re-flash everything?
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If RedWolf succeeds OTA survival, then there is no need. But after OTA if RedWolf is replaced by stock recovery, then yes you'll have to flash everything once again. Refer RedWolf thread for more details on OTA survival.
ArK96 said:
So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
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Sounds right and great, thank's !
Two question.
- I've read somewhere that some custom recovery and/or root may cause some app to fail, notably banking app.
Well I used to use such app on my rooted G2 , but will it remain posible after folowing the process you suggest above ?
about redwolf, there is quite a lot of explainations in theses two links 1 and 2, however I can figure out how to install redwolf ?! what am I suppose to do with the .iso image available for download ? isn't there a step by step install guide somewhere ?
Thank's
jbonlinea said:
Sounds right and great, thank's !
Two question.
- I've read somewhere that some custom recovery and/or root may cause some app to fail, notably banking app.
Well I used to use such app on my rooted G2 , but will it remain posible after folowing the process you suggest above ?
about redwolf, there is quite a lot of explainations in theses two links 1 and 2, however I can figure out how to install redwolf ?! what am I suppose to do with the .iso image available for download ? isn't there a step by step install guide somewhere ?
Thank's
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Use Magisk for root and once Magisk is installed enable Magisk hide for the banking app, this will hide root from that particular app.
Installing a custom recovery like redwolf :
1. Unlock your phone's bootloader.
2. Download the recovery image file, rename it to "recovery.img" and place in a folder on your computer. Make sure you have working ADB and fastboot drivers installed on this computer.
3. Connect your phone in fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power button)
4. Open command prompt in the folder containing the downloaded recovery. (Shift + Mouse right click)
5. Type the below command into the command prompt
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot boot recovery.img
Once inside recovery flash ROM, Magisk, if ROM is MiUI flash lazyflasher too, or phone won't boot. If custom ROM ignore lazyflasher and flash GApps instead.
If recovery installation instructions confuse you there are infinite number of YouTube videos that will help you.
ArK96 said:
So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
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What would broke on miui camera?
amnher said:
What would broke on miui camera?
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The HDR mode.
ArK96 said:
Use Magisk for root and once Magisk is installed enable Magisk hide for the banking app, this will hide root from that particular app.
Installing a custom recovery like redwolf :
1. Unlock your phone's bootloader.
2. Download the recovery image file, rename it to "recovery.img" and place in a folder on your computer. Make sure you have working ADB and fastboot drivers installed on this computer.
3. Connect your phone in fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power button)
4. Open command prompt in the folder containing the downloaded recovery. (Shift + Mouse right click)
5. Type the below command into the command prompt
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot boot recovery.img
Once inside recovery flash ROM, Magisk, if ROM is MiUI flash lazyflasher too, or phone won't boot. If custom ROM ignore lazyflasher and flash GApps instead.
If recovery installation instructions confuse you there are infinite number of YouTube videos that will help you.
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Thank's again , that's awesome!
Maybe a few more question
FIRST
at step 2) how do I make sure I have a working ADB and Fastboot drivers ?
As far as I understand, fastboot drivers should already be installed ; however I suspect ADB not to be installed.
Indeed, I've already unlocked the bootloader with this tutorial, and I can confirm the phone is unlocked from settings > more settings > developper options > Mi locking status.
So basically I've already installed MiUSBDrivers and ran miflashunlock. There are fastboot.exe, fastboot_unlock.exe and AdbWinApi.dll files in the miflash_unlock folder I downloaded and used to unlock, but I haven't used any of these later 3 files.
I have found this post to install ADB
SECOND
at step 4), the best would be to place the recovery image downladed from here into the folder containing ADB downloaded just above right ?
Then, go on with step 5)
THIRD
If everything went well, my phone is supposed to reboot in redwolf recovery, ok.
but whart do you mean by "Once inside recovery flash ROM" ?
Why am I suposed to flash a rom ?
To my understanding, I already have a rom, miui, and do not want to change for the moment.
Should I download the "Full Rom" from here, or the "Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File" rom from here ? If so, what souhld I do with the rom; where sould I place it, on the computer, on the phone ?
Or do I need to flash ROM only if I want to change/upgrade my rom ?
FOURTH
To flash Magisk and Lazyflasher.
I understood that redwolf recovery comes with Magisk, so I assume I'll only have to go to "install" tab of redwolf, and I'll find the Magisk file to flash.
Ok what about Lazyflasher ? is it also provided with redwolf ?
Or should I download it ? and if so where should I place the file ?
FIFTH (and last)
I assume once installed from recovery, Magisk will show himself as an app/icon on the "desktop", and I'll be able to selectively enable Magisk hide for the banking app.
Thank's again for your help.
Sorry if I have too many questions, I'm a little rusted, and prefer having a comprehensive picture of the porcess before jumping into it, and avoid one more post entitled helpppp pleeeeeese I bricked my phone
jbonlinea said:
Thank's again , that's awesome!
Maybe a few more question
FIRST
at step 2) how do I make sure I have a working ADB and Fastboot drivers ?
As far as I understand, fastboot drivers should already be installed ; however I suspect ADB not to be installed.
Indeed, I've already unlocked the bootloader with this tutorial, and I can confirm the phone is unlocked from settings > more settings > developper options > Mi locking status.
So basically I've already installed MiUSBDrivers and ran miflashunlock. There are fastboot.exe, fastboot_unlock.exe and AdbWinApi.dll files in the miflash_unlock folder I downloaded and used to unlock, but I haven't used any of these later 3 files.
I have found this post to install ADB
SECOND
at step 4), the best would be to place the recovery image downladed from here into the folder containing ADB downloaded just above right ?
Then, go on with step 5)
THIRD
If everything went well, my phone is supposed to reboot in redwolf recovery, ok.
but whart do you mean by "Once inside recovery flash ROM" ?
Why am I suposed to flash a rom ?
To my understanding, I already have a rom, miui, and do not want to change for the moment.
Should I download the "Full Rom" from here, or the "Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File" rom from here ? If so, what souhld I do with the rom; where sould I place it, on the computer, on the phone ?
Or do I need to flash ROM only if I want to change/upgrade my rom ?
FOURTH
To flash Magisk and Lazyflasher.
I understood that redwolf recovery comes with Magisk, so I assume I'll only have to go to "install" tab of redwolf, and I'll find the Magisk file to flash.
Ok what about Lazyflasher ? is it also provided with redwolf ?
Or should I download it ? and if so where should I place the file ?
FIFTH (and last)
I assume once installed from recovery, Magisk will show himself as an app/icon on the "desktop", and I'll be able to selectively enable Magisk hide for the banking app.
Thank's again for your help.
Sorry if I have too many questions, I'm a little rusted, and prefer having a comprehensive picture of the porcess before jumping into it, and avoid one more post entitled helpppp pleeeeeese I bricked my phone pen
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ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Looks like you don't have ADB/Fastboot installed system wide. Although it is completely fine to use adb/fastboot in a folder, installing it system wide is much more convenient because you can open a command window in any folder and execute ADB/Fastboot commands. [URL="https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979”]Here's the link[/URL] to download the system wide installer. Install it and REBOOT your PC.
Flashing RedWolf
Once drivers are installed and PC rebooted, connect phone in Fastboot mode and follow my previous instructions. Also now you can open command prompt in any folder and execute the commands since ADB/Fastboot is installed system wide.
Flashing ROM
Sorry if I confused you there in the previous post. If you wish to stick with your current MIUI ROM then you don't need to flash any ROM file.
Flashing Lazyflasher
You MUST flash lazyflasher since you want to stay with MIUI. If you install a custom recovery on MIUI without flashing lazyflasher, the phone will not boot and will be stuck at the MI logo. I've attached the file.
Flashing Magisk
Flash Magisk after lazyflasher. You may download the latest package from Magisk thread or use RedWolf's built in Magisk package as you said and update it later through the Magisk manager app. And yes, you can select which apps can be Magisk hidden.
ArK96 said:
ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Looks like you don't have ADB/Fastboot installed system wide. Although it is completely fine to use adb/fastboot in a folder, installing it system wide is much more convenient because you can open a command window in any folder and execute ADB/Fastboot commands. [URL="https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979”]Here's the link[/URL] to download the system wide installer. Install it and REBOOT your PC.
Flashing RedWolf
Once drivers are installed and PC rebooted, connect phone in Fastboot mode and follow my previous instructions. Also now you can open command prompt in any folder and execute the commands since ADB/Fastboot is installed system wide.
Flashing ROM
Sorry if I confused you there in the previous post. If you wish to stick with your current MIUI ROM then you don't need to flash any ROM file.
Flashing Lazyflasher
You MUST flash lazyflasher since you want to stay with MIUI. If you install a custom recovery on MIUI without flashing lazyflasher, the phone will not boot and will be stuck at the MI logo. I've attached the file.
Flashing Magisk
Flash Magisk after lazyflasher. You may download the latest package from Magisk thread or use RedWolf's built in Magisk package as you said and update it later through the Magisk manager app. And yes, you can select which apps can be Magisk hidden.
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Awesome !
Great to know that I should fisrt flash lazyflasher and then magisk.
Stupid, probably last question
Should I do everything up to and incliding flashing lazyflsher, rebot normally, and then reboot again in redwolf and flash magisk ?
of is this extra zealous ?
Thanks
jbonlinea said:
Awesome !
Great to know that I should fisrt flash lazyflasher and then magisk.
Stupid, probably last question
Should I do everything up to and incliding flashing lazyflsher, rebot normally, and then reboot again in redwolf and flash magisk ?
of is this extra zealous ?
Thanks
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While it can all be flashed at one go, I suggest you to flash LF and once boot your device successfully and reboot to redwolf and flash Magisk afterwards.
ArK96 said:
While it can all be flashed at one go, I suggest you to flash LF and once boot your device successfully and reboot to redwolf and flash Magisk afterwards.
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Thank you very much !
jbonlinea said:
Thank you very much !
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No problem.
ArK96 said:
No problem.
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hum, :silly:
the link you sent for adb do not work
jbonlinea said:
hum, :silly:
the link you sent for adb do not work
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Here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcxw0yy3jvydupd/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe?dl=0
ArK96 said:
Here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcxw0yy3jvydupd/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe?dl=0
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Excellent !
so
- I did installed redwolf recovery - changed settings as advised here
- flashed lazyflasher
- reboot -> wokrs I'm back on miui
- reboot in redwolf and flashed magisk
- reboot into android, installed rootchek, I'm rooted
- hide magisk from magisk manager for my apps --> working
Everything works
Further questions :
- Am I suppose to clean cache at some stage ? I can still do it now ?
- Is there some recomended module for magisk ? (not sure what they are for)
- as for everything else, I've seen many options to enable camera2api. Which one would you recomend ? is "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1" the only needed change or this treat rises something this
- is there a recomended version/release of google camera to use with miui9 global, latest update (not developper) (I've seen various reported issues depending on version/release)
- any other must/nice/interesting hacks to fully enjoy this phone ?
- any security recomendation ? (re-locking the bootloader ? instally some utilities... ?)
thanks
after that, I'll be done
jbonlinea said:
Excellent !
so
- I did installed redwolf recovery - changed settings as advised here
- flashed lazyflasher
- reboot -> wokrs I'm back on miui
- reboot in redwolf and flashed magisk
- reboot into android, installed rootchek, I'm rooted
- hide magisk from magisk manager for my apps --> working
Everything works
Further questions :
- Am I suppose to clean cache at some stage ? I can still do it now ?
- Is there some recomended module for magisk ? (not sure what they are for)
- as for everything else, I've seen many options to enable camera2api. Which one would you recomend ? is "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1" the only needed change or this treat rises something this
- is there a recomended version/release of google camera to use with miui9 global, latest update (not developper) (I've seen various reported issues depending on version/release)
- any other must/nice/interesting hacks to fully enjoy this phone ?
- any security recomendation ? (re-locking the bootloader ? instally some utilities... ?)
thanks
after that, I'll be done
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Clean cache not required.
Magisk modules are MODs for your system but they are done without tampering your system. (Systemless MODs).
Try Dolby atmos ZTE Axon 7 audio MOD module, YouTube vanced module (100% Adfree, background play)..etc
Use Arnova's GCam.
Never ever relock bootloader with a custom recovery or custom ROM. Else irreversible brick.
I've repeated too much stuff that has been posted in the forum already, if you have any further doubts search the forum or use Google.
Flash through redwolf the attached file to enable camera2api. If you want to uninstall it later go to magisk manager and delete it.
Cheers.
ArK96 said:
Clean cache not required.
Magisk modules are MODs for your system but they are done without tampering your system. (Systemless MODs).
Try Dolby atmos ZTE Axon 7 audio MOD module, YouTube vanced module (100% Adfree, background play)..etc
Use Arnova's GCam.
Never ever relock bootloader with a custom recovery or custom ROM. Else irreversible brick.
I've repeated too much stuff that has been posted in the forum already, if you have any further doubts search the forum or use Google.
Flash through redwolf the attached file to enable camera2api. If you want to uninstall it later go to magisk manager and delete it.
Cheers.
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Hi dude
I'm almost done but back to square 0, with blinking black screen at boot !
No crisis, I can still go to redwolf recovery, as well as fastboot.
How it happend ?
In magisk manager (on miui) I checked what modules were available in the download panel, and tried "Google Pixel 2 Experience" or something similar.
On reboot, the mi logo is displayed, then I have a black screen blinking on and off, without mi logo, just black, on and off
I thus wanted to unistal the mod with magisk module uninstaller, but the install fails and return that "magisk is not installed" and "magisk is required for this mod"
So I obviously couldn't try to uninstall the supposed failing module
I thus rebooted in redwold and installed magisk from redwolf (the included release), things went well
However, I still cant install magisk module uninstaller, getting the same error as above.
I took my chance and try to re-install magisk from the zip filed I downloaded, the install process was successfull, but I still can't install magisk mod uninstaller, and the black screen issue persist.
Lastly, I took my chance and try to re-install lazy flasher, the install process was successfull, but the black-screen issue persist.
To be honest, I'm a bit sctuck now.
What may be the right procedure to solve this problem ?
Am I screwed and do I have to reflash a whole rom ?
If so Should I do it from redwolf, and how ?
Or should I do it from the pc with fastboot, and how ?
Thanks for your directions
ps: i was interested by pixel 2 experience module as at it was written that it was compatible with mido and provides camera2api, which might have been a nice combo.
ps 2 : I also did installed dolby as you suggested, it worked but the demo crashed to app
ps 3 : I also did installed youtube vaccant, but I couldn't see any new app and my original youtube still had add and couldn't play in the back... not sure it reveals something on the effectiveness of magisk...
I have global Honor 9, updated to 8.0.0.379(C432), unlocked and rooted.
I read that Huawei rolled out an update which broke Magisk, does anyone know if the latest update is safe?
How can I tell if an update is safe to use?
I'm using it with the new 9.0.1 rom and it works just fine, the only problem is that it cannot exist on the phone at the same time with a TWRP recovery
mtvento said:
I'm using it with the new 9.0.1 rom and it works just fine, the only problem is that it cannot exist on the phone at the same time with a TWRP recovery
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as opposed to version 8.0.0.379?
I currently have magisk and TWRP with no problem, is this problem you describe is new to the latest version?
Do you have a different custom ROM?
I have the latest official ROM, and yes it is a new problem with EMUI9, the boot.img partition doesn't exist any more and magisk has to be installed on the recovery_ramdisk.img
mtvento said:
I have the latest official ROM, and yes it is a new problem with EMUI9, the boot.img partition doesn't exist any more and magisk has to be installed on the recovery_ramdisk.img
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So on EMUI9 there's no option of Root+Custom recovery?
So the options are either root or custom recovery?
Did I understand correctly?
Thank you
Yes, correct until new findings lead to better solution, and keep in mind that you have to boot to recovery each time to keep root working...
mtvento said:
Yes, correct until new findings lead to better solution, and keep in mind that you have to boot to recovery each time to keep root working...
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That sucks big time.
What do you mean by "have to boot to recovery each time"? every time I restart the phone or turn it off and back on I must go through recovery?
I think I'll avoid EMUI9 and stick with EMUI8.
For some reason there are not much custom ROMs or honor 9
That is the last time I buy a non root friendly phone like Huawei/Xiaomi
Once you have magisk set up you can just get it to flash the boot image from within the manager you can boot as normal then
buchman said:
Once you have magisk set up you can just get it to flash the boot image from within the manager you can boot as normal then
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I don't really know what that means.
Is it a one time thing?
how is it done exactly?
Clonimus said:
I don't really know what that means.
Is it a one time thing?
how is it done exactly?
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From within magisk manager click on install magisk and the select the direct install method. It patches the right bit then and you can boot without going through recovery
buchman said:
From within magisk manager click on install magisk and the select the direct install method. It patches the right bit then and you can boot without going through recovery
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When I do that it gives me 2 options, one is download a zip file (and then I need to install using TWRP, right?)
The other option is patch a boot image, and it lets me look for one. Is this option to patch a downloaded boot image and then I need to flash it? what do I do with this option?
Hello dear modders,
making gcam work in miui 10 global is somehow a challege to us.
Enabling camera2api from the build.prop file does not work.
but as a developer danzblue in the miui forums have gave us the magisk module to enable the gcam support in our redmi 5a oem miui 10.
till the previous nougat base it was working but now in oreo base his mod also does not work....(or alone!).
I have made the mod work in my redmi 5a in latest miui 10 oreo base.
just follow my steps below:
1) first of all you must be on the oreo base miui 10 latest global OCKMIXM
2) now reboot to fastboot mode:
power off device. now hold the volume down button, turn on the power and don't release volume button until fastboot is shown on display
3) flash or boot the twrp recovery
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-redmi-5a/development/twrp-3-2-3-2-riva-oreo-t3892510
4) flash latest magisk - https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
5) install magisk module from this link - http://en.miui.com/thread-4817920-1-1.html
6) reboot after installation complete, now your device might be in bootloop
7) restart to twrp recovery
8) perform factory data wipe, don't restart now
9) now goto twrp advanced - tools - enable camera2api- flash
10) restart and now you have gcam support enabled in your device along with miui 10 built in camera.
11) download gcam from this site https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-suggested/
in my experience, gcam 6, only this version supported on our device https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_RazerPhone2_V2a.apk
but whenever I clicked the photo, app was force closed. (as my phone is 2gb ram variant I don't know the result of 3gb ram)
later I tried gcam 5 this worked fine for me https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.3b1.apk
you can test other versions and let me know
for further I will update this post for working list of gcam in our device.
Working on EU-ROM 9.8.1 (xiaomi.eu)
1) Goto twrp advanced - tools - enable camera2api
2) Restart and installation MGC_6.1.021_RazerPhone2_V2a.apk
3) Enjoy
Hello, I'm a new user here
Thanks for the guide, but I have some questions about it:
1. Does this process establish root access?
2. Is it necessary to unlock the bootloader?
3. Will I loose all data in the phone?
Thank you very much.
PLV10 said:
Hello, I'm a new user here
Thanks for the guide, but I have some questions about it:
1. Does this process establish root access?
2. Is it necessary to unlock the bootloader?
3. Will I loose all data in the phone?
Thank you very much.
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1. No
2. Yes
3. Unlocking bootloader requires wiping of data so
NaAnBcEhEuL9A8K7 said:
1. No
2. Yes
3. Unlocking bootloader requires wiping of data so
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Ok, thank you for the information.
Today, I'm not sure what to do, beacuse I have the phone since april 2018, so it has a lot of data and apps I'm thinking about the possibility of istalling a custom ROM too!
Best regards.
PLV10 said:
Ok, thank you for the information.
Today, I'm not sure what to do, beacuse I have the phone since april 2018, so it has a lot of data and apps I'm thinking about the possibility of istalling a custom ROM too!
Best regards.
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Whatever you want to do, installing custom rom or gcam you require to unlock bootloader, unlocking bootloader involves wiping your data, so backup the stuff you need to a PC or another phone or the cloud.
Even if you are trying to bypass bootloader lock it also involves wiping your data so
Backup
NaAnBcEhEuL9A8K7 said:
Whatever you want to do, installing custom rom or gcam you require to unlock bootloader, unlocking bootloader involves wiping your data, so backup the stuff you need to a PC or another phone or the cloud.
Even if you are trying to bypass bootloader lock it also involves wiping your data so
Backup
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Yes, I can backup, but not ALL the information, let alone APP's settings. So, at this moment, I'n thinking... > I'll ask here at XDA if I have any doubt when I have made a decision.
Thanks. Best regards
sjcbank said:
Working on EU-ROM 9.8.1 (xiaomi.eu)
1) Goto twrp advanced - tools - enable camera2api
2) Restart and installation MGC_6.1.021_RazerPhone2_V2a.apk
3) Enjoy
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the night mode doesn't works.
Does this method still works on miui 11?
If so what are the chances of getting stuck in bootloop while enabling camera2api? I have already rooted my phone with magisk
Hitrock said:
If so what are the chances of getting stuck in bootloop while enabling camera2api? I have already rooted my phone with magisk
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Zero
Hello,i am a new user here ?
I have some questions about this
Can i download the gcam without any flash process ?
It requires flashing process before downloading the app?
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Hi everyone so I am about to root my Poco F1, but my main objective is just root it with magisk and install some modules, mainly something that block ads, and something to control the battery, so it doesn't charge pass 80%, I can find those modules, but in essence that is what I want.
- I have backed up everything and I have activated oem unlocking and usb debugging, and I have also opened the mi unlock app on windows and I need to wait just one more day to unlock the bootloader.
- I need to be sure about the next steps, so as far as I know, and correct me please if I am wrong, after that I need to install TWRP (I guess I should download it from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomipocophonef1.html) or should I use another version?, I have read that the official has touch issues, also I wanna be sure about the security part, I read that if I just wanna root with magisk I should just use fastboot boot TWRP, so it is just temporary and like more secure, it will help me a lot to know the differences, but as I told, I just need something simple root it with magisk, maybe do a backup of everything for safety reasons and that's it.
- I should I also flash DM-Verity , ForceEncrypt and Diskquoata disabler? even if I just want a simple root with magisk?
Any way I think that after that, the other step is just flash the latest version of Magisk right?
Thanks in advance guys
Fcleon said:
Hi everyone so I am about to root my Poco F1, but my main objective is just root it with magisk and install some modules, mainly something that block ads, and something to control the battery, so it doesn't charge pass 80%, I can find those modules, but in essence that is what I want.
- I have backed up everything and I have activated oem unlocking and usb debugging, and I have also opened the mi unlock app on windows and I need to wait just one more day to unlock the bootloader.
- I need to be sure about the next steps, so as far as I know, and correct me please if I am wrong, after that I need to install TWRP (I guess I should download it from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomipocophonef1.html) or should I use another version?, I have read that the official has touch issues, also I wanna be sure about the security part, I read that if I just wanna root with magisk I should just use fastboot boot TWRP, so it is just temporary and like more secure, it will help me a lot to know the differences, but as I told, I just need something simple root it with magisk, maybe do a backup of everything for safety reasons and that's it.
- I should I also flash DM-Verity , ForceEncrypt and Diskquoata disabler? even if I just want a simple root with magisk?
Any way I think that after that, the other step is just flash the latest version of Magisk right?
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Yes, that's the correct place to get the TWRP image file from. You've backed up so that's good. Make sure the PC you're using has USB 2.0 ports. If it only has USB 3.0 ports you'll need an external USB 2.0 hub for this to work. fastboot boot the TWRP image file and backup using TWRP. I backup system image, vendor image, boot & data. You don't need System or Vendor. Flash Magisk and install the Magisk manager apk. I use AdAway for blocking ads which requires root. You don't need to flash dm-verity, DFE or diskquota disabler. Nor do you need to worry about security.
Fcleon said:
Hi everyone so I am about to root my Poco F1, but my main objective is just root it with magisk and install some modules, mainly something that block ads, and something to control the battery, so it doesn't charge pass 80%, I can find those modules, but in essence that is what I want.
- I have backed up everything and I have activated oem unlocking and usb debugging, and I have also opened the mi unlock app on windows and I need to wait just one more day to unlock the bootloader.
- I need to be sure about the next steps, so as far as I know, and correct me please if I am wrong, after that I need to install TWRP (I guess I should download it from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomipocophonef1.html) or should I use another version?, I have read that the official has touch issues, also I wanna be sure about the security part, I read that if I just wanna root with magisk I should just use fastboot boot TWRP, so it is just temporary and like more secure, it will help me a lot to know the differences, but as I told, I just need something simple root it with magisk, maybe do a backup of everything for safety reasons and that's it.
- I should I also flash DM-Verity , ForceEncrypt and Diskquoata disabler? even if I just want a simple root with magisk?
Any way I think that after that, the other step is just flash the latest version of Magisk right?
Thanks in advance guys
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i am on 3.3.3-1 unofficial, the touch issues fixed in this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80122987&postcount=305
download link
https://mega.nz/#F!bdwQVIyK!OWNLH72HNT-ecmC-vAVmPw
- Magisk disables Dm Varity itself while flashing
- but for DFE you need to flash saperate Disable Force Encryption - Treble.zip
i replied similar question(s) and more YESTERDAY at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80170044&postcount=3
if you can manage some time, Please do read ~ its about rooting to custom rom flashing
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHtfLh6azw plz see
YasuHamed said:
i am on 3.3.3-1 unofficial, the touch issues fixed in this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80122987&postcount=305
download link
https://mega.nz/#F!bdwQVIyK!OWNLH72HNT-ecmC-vAVmPw
- Magisk disables Dm Varity itself while flashing
- but for DFE you need to flash saperate Disable Force Encryption - Treble.zip
i replied similar question(s) and more YESTERDAY at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80170044&postcount=3
if you can manage some time, Please do read ~ its about rooting to custom rom flashing
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHtfLh6azw plz see
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Ok but in my situation and for the things that I am gonna do, do you really think I need to disable DFE and the other things?, disabling all this things are for what reason?
guhvanoh said:
Yes, that's the correct place to get the TWRP image file from. You've backed up so that's good. Make sure the PC you're using has USB 2.0 ports. If it only has USB 3.0 ports you'll need an external USB 2.0 hub for this to work. fastboot boot the TWRP image file and backup using TWRP. I backup system image, vendor image, boot & data. You don't need System or Vendor. Flash Magisk and install the Magisk manager apk. I use AdAway for blocking ads which requires root. You don't need to flash dm-verity, DFE or diskquota disabler. Nor do you need to worry about security.
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Alright then, I have another question, I am right now on 10.3.7 when Xiaomi releases a new version how do I update it, after rooting, normal OTA or I need to do another process?
Fcleon said:
Ok but in my situation and for the things that I am gonna do, do you really think I need to disable DFE and the other things?, disabling all this things are for what reason?
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now the question is SHOULD you be disabling DFE and if yes why? if no WHY ?
Google has been putting great efforts recently to keep users data secured !
force encryption encrypts data (internal storage) for the user . however it consumes battery and later if you are trying to flash roms , there are high chances you will be locked out! because twrp cannot READ that encryption. hence after installing rom, if you go back to twrp! and try to access internal STORAGE, twrp will give your error that unable to Mount storage!
now at the time CLEAN FLASHING if you had flashed DFE, it will DISABLE GOOGLE Encryption and twrp will able to access your data
YasuHamed said:
now the question is SHOULD you be disabling DFE and if yes why? if no WHY ?
Google has been putting great efforts recently to keep users data secured !
force encryption encrypts data (internal storage) for the user . however it consumes battery and later if you are trying to flash roms , there are high chances you will be locked out! because twrp cannot READ that encryption. hence after installing rom, if you go back to twrp! and try to access internal STORAGE, twrp will give your error that unable to Mount storage!
now at the time CLEAN FLASHING if you had flashed DFE, it will DISABLE GOOGLE Encryption and twrp will able to access your data
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Alright so in theory is better to disable force encryption to improve battery and to have the option to install a custom ROM, although at the moment I do like MIUI. And what about disk quota disabler ? What is the reason to disable that?
And if I disable FDE I have to permanent install TWRP ? Because since I just want magisk for the moment I wanted to just use TWRP temporarily and like for making my phone kinda more secure if someone steals it from it
Fcleon said:
Alright so in theory is better to disable force encryption to improve battery and to have the option to install a custom ROM, although at the moment I do like MIUI. And what about disk quota disabler ? What is the reason to disable that?
And if I disable FDE I have to permanent install TWRP ? Because since I just want magisk for the moment I wanted to just use TWRP temporarily and like for making my phone kinda more secure if someone steals it from it
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1. for disk quota disable or not and why please read more on this subject at https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389. (mainly to make storage stats faster, disk quota is used and to obsolete them you disable it)
2. Twrp is the flasher! and you can flash any modes, roms (designed for the device in your hand!) hence you don't have to keep it flashed! you can call the twrp from fastboot command from pc when you want to!
Thanks everyone I finally unlocked the bootloader, and then used fastboot boot TWRP, backup up everything, then flashed magisk, and then FDE, I can say that the device feels much faster, maybe is the placebo effect but anyway I like it.
The last question that I have is what happens when Pocophone releases a new stable version?, should I just use TWRP and flash the ota file? and i guess flash magisk again and fde again right?
Fcleon said:
Thanks everyone I finally unlocked the bootloader, and then used fastboot boot TWRP, backup up everything, then flashed magisk, and then FDE, I can say that the device feels much faster, maybe is the placebo effect but anyway I like it.
The last question that I have is what happens when Pocophone releases a new stable version?, should I just use TWRP and flash the ota file? and i guess flash magisk again and fde again right?
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What I always do when updating is:
1. fastboot boot twrp
2. uninstall magisk
3. install full rom (not ota)
4. install magisk
5. reboot
6. install magisk manager
7. install modules
Hello community, so I have successfully done it as in title,
but I still have some steps which not very clear and would hope xda community could enlighten me about it.
so my steps are like this:
1. unlock bootloader with Mi unlock tool
2. flash stock MIUI10.3.8 android 9 rom
2.1 transfer 'Disable force encryption treble' and 'Magisk 19.4' to phone storage
3. fastboot, adb flash twrp 3.2.3-1, boot into twrp 3.2.3-1
4. install the 2 zip files in twrp
reboot system, and it went through..
I know I was lucky, so got some questions here:
1. TWRP mention it's necessary to do dm-verify disable. but I review seems I never did it and got no warning message or error about it. I wonder reason for this? is it because I never modify system partition anyway.
2. 'Disable force encryption treble' file has Magisk built in. I was surprised to see it in log, but nevertheless went to flash higher version 19.4 file. all went through I wonder any issue could be caused from this.
3. I review and realize didn't do the 'wipe data/cache' step before install the 2 zip files. It went through without issue surprisingly.. I wonder the reason for this.
3.1 and if I follow the guide to wipe data and cache first, the 2 zip files will still be there? kind of weird not sure how the emulated storage works..
3.2 Is this 'Disable force encryption treble' file step necessary? I read TWRP can auto settle this encryption thing in newer versions.
and I also wonder whether it means my current phone state is 'not encrypted' state. I check in settings 'encrypt with lock screen password' is off.
Thanks in advance guys
poor me no reply and magisk hide to be punched by safetynet enhance..
phileasx said:
poor me no reply and magisk hide to be punched by safetynet enhance..
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You followed and old guide.
The latest stable for the poco is 11.0.6 (Android 10)
and the latest magisk is 20.3
Dfe is needed only if you don't want encryption. Otherwise it's not.
The question is what do you want to do.
Custom ROMs/stock ROMs, Android 9/10 there's a different procedure for each one.
sotosgolf said:
You followed and old guide.
The latest stable for the poco is 11.0.6 (Android 10)
and the latest magisk is 20.3
Dfe is needed only if you don't want encryption. Otherwise it's not.
The question is what do you want to do.
Custom ROMs/stock ROMs, Android 9/10 there's a different procedure for each one.
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Thanks for your reply. Yep I used an older version as I needed something proven working. I'm fine with just MIUI10 android 9 and magisk 19.x.
Do you know about the Dm-verify thing, is it optional also?
phileasx said:
Thanks for your reply. Yep I used an older version as I needed something proven working. I'm fine with just MIUI10 android 9 and magisk 19.x.
Do you know about the Dm-verify thing, is it optional also?
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Keeping dm-verity is an extra barrier for your device to not be exploited.
If you don't have any reason to turn it off, leave it as it is.