Hello everyone, this is my first post here, I'm planning on buying a phone with high specs, good camera and the possibility to access root so my attention went to Xiaomi 12T Pro.
I've seen a two-weeks old post on reddit where some guy with this same phone asked for help and ultimately managed to root it using magisk, however the 12T pro has a snapdragon chipset and from my last experience (about 6 years ago) snapdragon devices can't be rooted? Maybe that guy had the normal 12 pro and got confused with the name?
Anyway I have a laptop so if there's a possibility/potential in the future to root this phone I might as well buy it.
If you want I can also link the reddit post so you can give it a look.
Thanks everyone.
Edit: thanks for the answers, when I buy this phone an root it I can let you know how it went.
lWanderingl said:
Hello everyone, this is my first post here, I'm planning on buying a phone with high specs, good camera and the possibility to access root so my attention went to Xiaomi 12T Pro.
I've seen a two-weeks old post on reddit where some guy with this same phone asked for help and ultimately managed to root it using magisk, however the 12T pro has a snapdragon chipset and from my last experience (about 6 years ago) snapdragon devices can't be rooted? Maybe that guy had the normal 12 pro and got confused with the name?
Anyway I have a laptop so if there's a possibility/potential in the future to root this phone I might as well buy it.
If you want I can also link the reddit post so you can give it a look.
Thanks everyone.
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there is no problem to root xiaomi device,because it can unlock BL
lWanderingl said:
Hello everyone, this is my first post here, I'm planning on buying a phone with high specs, good camera and the possibility to access root so my attention went to Xiaomi 12T Pro.
I've seen a two-weeks old post on reddit where some guy with this same phone asked for help and ultimately managed to root it using magisk, however the 12T pro has a snapdragon chipset and from my last experience (about 6 years ago) snapdragon devices can't be rooted? Maybe that guy had the normal 12 pro and got confused with the name?
Anyway I have a laptop so if there's a possibility/potential in the future to root this phone I might as well buy it.
If you want I can also link the reddit post so you can give it a look.
Thanks everyone.
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Hello , You can unlock bootloader then root your device easily with magisk , xiaomi devices are root friendly if you need any help lemme know i will do as much as i can
I would love a step-by-step, hold my hand type of tutorial. If some of you have spare time to do something good for the less capable brothers here, it will be great.
Yeah step by step Link would bei very helpful
Here is step-by-step tutorial
Step 1 Unlock bootloader (it will erase ALL YOUR DATA)
1) create and login in Mi account
2) go to settings>My device>All specs> click MIUI version several times
3) go to settings>additional settings>developer options> here enable OEM unlocking, usb debugging and link your Mi accont to phone
4) download latest MI unlock tool from official site https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html and unzip the archive into a folder
5) download qualcomm usb drivers or launch driver_install_64.exe in downloaded MI unlock tool folder
6) launch miflash_unlock.exe and login in your MI account, hold power and volume down for 5-7 sec to boot in fastboot mode, connect phone to pc
7) try to unlock (it will say to wait 1-7 days and try again)
8) Voila, your phone unlocked and wiped
Step 2 flashing or booting TWRP
1) go to settings>additional settings>developer options> here enable usb debugging
2) download platform-tools https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
3) download TWRP https://mega.nz/file/USUjQR4D#g8_rCCouOcJLK4DrryIyHbE99dwP4Hj-T-XSBtoSx6Q
3) unzip the archive into a folder
4) put twrp-3.6.2_A12-diting-skkk.img in the same folder
4) run cmd (win+r and type "cmd")
5) type "cd path/to/folder" (if folder not on C drive run "DriveLetter:" for example "D:"
6) boot in fastboot and connect phone to pc
7) type "fastboot devices" your phone should appear
Method 1 flashing TWRP (recomended)
pros: easily accesible (just hold power and volume up for 5-7 sec)
cons: replaces original recovery
8) type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.2_A12-diting-skkk.img"
9) fastboot reboot
10) hold power and volume up for 5-7 sec)
11) install magisk (flash downloaded magisk.apk or zip in recovery)
Method 2 booting in TWRP (not recommended on this device, may cause bootloop)
pros: original recovery wont be replaced
cons: loads temporary recovery, once you booted system or disabled device TWRP will be erased
8) type "fastboot boot twrp-3.6.2_A12-diting-skkk.img"
9) install magisk (flash downloaded magisk.apk or zip in recovery)
GoldenWarriorM said:
Here is step-by-step tutorial
Step 1 Unlock bootloader (it will erase ALL YOUR DATA)
1) create and login in Mi account
2) go to settings>My device>All specs> click MIUI version several times
3) go to settings>additional settings>developer options> here enable OEM unlocking, usb debugging and link your Mi accont to phone
4) download latest MI unlock tool from official site https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html and unzip the archive into a folder
5) download qualcomm usb drivers or launch driver_install_64.exe in downloaded MI unlock tool folder
6) launch miflash_unlock.exe and login in your MI account, hold power and volume down for 5-7 sec to boot in fastboot mode, connect phone to pc
7) try to unlock (it will say to wait 1-7 days and try again)
8) Voila, your phone unlocked and wiped
Step 2 flashing or booting TWRP
1) go to settings>additional settings>developer options> here enable usb debugging
2) download platform-tools https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
3) download TWRP https://mega.nz/file/USUjQR4D#g8_rCCouOcJLK4DrryIyHbE99dwP4Hj-T-XSBtoSx6Q
3) unzip the archive into a folder
4) put twrp-3.6.2_A12-diting-skkk.img in the same folder
4) run cmd (win+r and type "cmd")
5) type "cd path/to/folder" (if folder not on C drive run "DriveLetter:" for example "D:"
6) boot in fastboot and connect phone to pc
7) type "adb devices" your phone should appear
Method 1 booting in TWRP
pros: original recovery wont be replaced
cons: loads temp recovery once you booted system or disabled device TWRP will be erased
8) type "fastboot boot twrp-3.6.2_A12-diting-skkk.img"
9) install magisk (flash downloaded magisk.apk or zip in recovery)
Method 2 flashing TWRP (recomended)
pros: easily accesible (just hold power and volume up for 5-7 sec)
cons: replaces original recovery)
8) type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.2_A12-diting-skkk.img"
9) fastboot reboot
10) hold power and volume up for 5-7 sec)
11) install magisk (flash downloaded magisk.apk or zip in recovery)
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Just confirming: in the TWRP page, the 12T Pro is not listed as a compatible device (https://twrp.me/Devices/Xiaomi/).
Will the provided version of the TWRP work? I would like to avoid boot loops or even a hard brick.
And, would Orange Fox work too? Could you point us the correct version?
TIA.
Just did as instructed and it works. Only bummer is that twrp is in Chinese. I did google a youtube video and followed instructions to change language. So far all good.
Do OTA updates still work after rooting? Or what is the process to upgrading once rooted?
GoldenWarriorM said:
7) type "adb devices" your phone should appear
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You mean "fastboot devices", as it is already in fastboot
booting to recovery ended in error for me " FAILED (Status read failed (Too many links))" which led to bootloop.
I reflashed original ROM and I will try flashing.
flashing the recovery went as sharp as possible.
I do not recommend to boot into recovery before flashing it.
HValenti said:
flashing the recovery went as sharp as possible.
I do not recommend to boot into recovery before flashing it.
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I didn't tried to boot without installing, I think there is a problem with A/B slots. On devices without B slot booting in TWRP should work as intended.
JF_Derzi said:
Will the provided version of the TWRP work? I would like to avoid boot loops or even a hard brick.
And, would Orange Fox work too? Could you point us the correct version?
TIA.
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Provided version works on my device (Mi 12T Pro, Global ROM). Hardbrick is impossible if flashing TWRP in recovery partition.
I didn't found compatible Orangefox recovery
There are 3 versions of TWRP:
BOOT:
Command:
fastboot boot twrp.img
powershell
./fastboot boot twrp.img
then in Twrp go to Advanced -> flash current TWRP
REC:
Update with existing TWRP.
gold
CMD
fastboot flash recovery_ab twrp.img***
powershell
./fastboot flash recovery_ab twrp.img***
BOOT REC:
Both methods
On this thread the proposed version is REC.
***Remove lock screen security and reboot to decrypt data then install TWRP.
Reboot with the buttons combination and not with a fastboot command
Update REC
twrp-3.7.0_12-v6.5_A12-diting-skkk.img
https://sourceforge.net/projects/recovery-for-xiaomi-devices/files/diting/
Spoiler: Change languages
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Then reboot TWRP
No need TWRP for Rooting
Root:
1. Find or redownload the TGZ file for your current ROM
2. Browse inside the zip file and find boot.img under the images folder
3. Copy this file to a temporary location in your PC first, and then transfer it to your phone
4. Install the desired version of Magisk app (V23?)
5. Run the app and choose Install under Magisk
6. Choose Select and Patch a File, then select the boot.img that was transferred earlier
7. A process will run and create a new .img file in the same folder where the original one was
8. Transfer the new file to your PC in the same directory where fastboot.exe is located
9. Open a command prompt window in that same directory
10. Reboot your phone to fastboot mode and connect to PC, USB2.0 port. Check for connection by running command fastboot devices.
11. Run the command fastboot flash boot_ab magiskXXXX.img
Once it's completed, run command fastboot reboot and the phone should boot and be rooted.
Xiaomi 12T Pro
MIUI 13 - MIUI 13 STABLE RELEASE
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xiaomi.eu
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
I would like to inform any new thinker for root possibility in this device that I was not able to hide the root by Google Pay/Wallet in this phone (ROM: 13.0.11.0 - SLFEUXM), by executing the casual procedures:
Pass SafetyNet without Magisk Hide Props Config and
How to Hide Root from Apps via Magisk DenyList [Android 13]
All other bank apps I use have no clue that I am rooted, and work flawlessly.
If you know something more I can try, I will be happy to get any help on the matter.
HValenti said:
I would like to inform any new thinker for root possibility in this device that I was not able to hide the root by Google Pay/Wallet in this phone (ROM: 13.0.11.0 - SLFEUXM), by executing the casual procedures:
https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-pass-safetynet-on-rooted-android-12/#METHOD_2_Pass_SafetyNet_without_Magisk_Hide_Props_Config_NEW and
https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-hide-root-from-apps-via-magisk-denylist/
All other bank apps I use have no clue that I am rooted, and work flawlessly.
If you know something more I can try, I will be happy to get any help on the matter.
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Try island app on Google play
HValenti said:
I would like to inform any new thinker for root possibility in this device that I was not able to hide the root by Google Pay/Wallet in this phone (ROM: 13.0.11.0 - SLFEUXM), by executing the casual procedures:
https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-pass-safetynet-on-rooted-android-12/#METHOD_2_Pass_SafetyNet_without_Magisk_Hide_Props_Config_NEW and
https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-hide-root-from-apps-via-magisk-denylist/
All other bank apps I use have no clue that I am rooted, and work flawlessly.
If you know something more I can try, I will be happy to get any help on the matter.
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Maybe you have already tried this (your links don't work):
magisk/settings/hide Magisk, renaming it..
Zygisk enable/enforce exclusion list enable.
Configure exclusion list / display system apps / check those related to your problem.
Reboot.
NOSS8 said:
Maybe you have already tried this (your links don't work):
magisk/settings/hide Magisk, renaming it..
Zygisk enable/enforce exclusion list enable.
Configure exclusion list / display system apps / check those related to your problem.
Reboot.
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Yes I have done all of this. Links have been fixed.
tavocabe said:
Try island app on Google play
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I don't think I can isolate Google Pay/Wallet, but I will try it.
Related
Hi,
I search the recovery.img of Oukitel K10.
I have make OEM Unlock, and I can get fastboot.
I have find many fake websites to hot to do this, but realy don't trust (last time I have brick my K10000 Pro).
The better way is now to "fastboot boot test.img" and see if my phone boot before flash anything.
But I dont find a recvery.img who boot my phone
I have the "fake" ROM (I search inside, and it's seem match as mine)
The other problem is SP flash tools don't want to get me my NVRAM ...
Anyone have root is K10 ? (I have a brick until my device is not root, I don't use it in stock ROM !)
So I finaly test the "normal" way, whit the SP Flash tool method, and it's works.
I don't know why, when I fastboot the image, the phone won't boot, but whith flashtools, it's works.
I have now My Oukitel K10 rooted, and cleaned
So, what did you use to root it?
Yea can u tell us how you did it atep by step. My flashlight its not working andi cant hear a thing on Bluetooth... Need to root this.. or someone else knows how to fix it?
I actually found a step-by-step guide here:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/twrp-recovery-oukitel-k10/
But, i got stuck at downloading the image over my phone,.... i never get green light after flashing....
The phone functions normal, after... because nothing flashed i guess...
And that guide is incomplete, you need to first disable digitally signed drivers check, otherwise the preloader won't work at all...
Did anyone else try it?
What do you guys get?
Mind to share your knowledge? How you obtain your Oukitel K10 rooted cleaned?
I've got this phone today. Here is my quick root procedure.
1. Prepare a magnifiying glass for reading messages on your phone.
2. Download SuperSU (ZIP) and TWRP for oukitel k10.
This one works for me (OKITEL_K10_V121_20180112).
3. Reboot to bootloader.
VOL-DOWN+POWER
4. Unlock bootloader. It will destroy /data now.
fastboot oem unlock
# VOL-UP confirm
5. Reboot to system, then reboot to bootloader again.
6. Flash recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
7. Reboot to recovery
# Hold VOL-UP
fastboot reboot
8. Format /data again
because no one knows password
9. Install SuoperSU.zip
Advanced - sideload -swipe # <-- on phone
adb sideload SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip # <-- on computer
10. Reboot to system, setup and install SuperSU from market.
Now you should have root.
sergey1369 said:
I've got this phone today. Here is my quick root procedure.
1. Prepare a magnifiying glass for reading messages on your phone.
2. Download SuperSU (ZIP) and TWRP for oukitel k10.
This one works for me (OKITEL_K10_V121_20180112).
3. Reboot to bootloader.
VOL-DOWN+POWER
4. Unlock bootloader. It will destroy /data now.
fastboot oem unlock
# VOL-UP confirm
5. Reboot to system, then reboot to bootloader again.
6. Flash recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
7. Reboot to recovery
# Hold VOL-UP
fastboot reboot
8. Format /data again
because no one knows password
9. Install SuoperSU.zip
Advanced - sideload -swipe # <-- on phone
adb sideload SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip # <-- on computer
10. Reboot to system, setup and install SuperSU from market.
Now you should have root.
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I am not able to get to bootloader how to do that? voldown and power button does nothing but restarting phone everytime.
Hello. Turn off your phone first. Then hold button and turn it on. Be carefull - font is too small in menus.
sergey1369 said:
Hello. Turn off your phone first. Then hold button and turn it on. Be carefull - font is too small in menus.
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I did turn off the phone then pressed power button and volume down button at a time then kept pressing it till logo came. as soon as I release them .. Phone just get started, instead of going to bootloader
Can anyone share recovery img file? I cant find anywhere.
Hi, you need Vol-up+Power.
It takes about 11 seconds on my phone.
Choose Fastboot mode with Vol-up and
confirm selection with Vol-down.
sergey1369 said:
Hi, you need Vol-up+Power.
It takes about 11 seconds on my phone.
Choose Fastboot mode with Vol-up and
confirm selection with Vol-down.
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Thanks a lot for reply .. yes it gives me recovery propmpt
Have you got K10 Recovery? Cant find anywhere. The one link given here. Takes me to other website which need to paid membership and I tried to pay but Cant pay via paypal and developer inbox is full so cant contact him too.
Oh, that's weird, it was free. Here is a copy
Anyone know how install cleaned rom?
I keep getting bootloops as soon as I try to flash Magisk. I have no trouble flashing and starting up TWRP, but after flashing I can´t reboot to system. I also get the warning from my Pc when I connect my phone that it doesn´t recognize it. It reboots fine if I don´t flash anything. Any help? I also tried the steps on page 1 (Bootloader is successfully unlocked).
SuperSu works, but fails Safety Net, that´s why I want Magisk.
k10 ROOT
Hello Friend,
I have a K10 but I have not been able to do the ROOT, can you help me ??
What is the procedure?
FukTheRegister said:
So I finaly test the "normal" way, whit the SP Flash tool method, and it's works.
I don't know why, when I fastboot the image, the phone won't boot, but whith flashtools, it's works.
I have now My Oukitel K10 rooted, and cleaned
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Hey there and sorry for the late response. What steps did you do so far? Is your bootloader unlocked already? Or are you at the start and this is your first try? If it is your first try, here is a step by step guide on what to do and what you will need.
What you need:
1. The SP Flash Tool and its drivers. You can find them on the Oukitel website or in the internet. Search for SP Flash Tool and download the latest. For the drivers it´s best to get them from Oukitel. Lower right side of their website and then click Latest software Rom and choose the K10.
2. The adb and fastboot drivers. Search them on the internet.
3. Your Smartphone.
4. A computer and the data cable.
5. The SuperSU 2.82 S3 files from chainfire. Again, search them on the internet.
6. The TWRP Image from this thread.
If you have everything, you do the following:
1. If you have used your phone already, safe everything you want to keep on your computer! You will have to erase your data at least once in the process!
2. Turn your phone on and go to settings.
3. Then tap on About your phone and scroll all the way down to see its build number.
4. Tap on that 7 times in a row to get the message: Congratulations you are now a developer. Go back to the settings to see a new option, the developer options.
5. Go to the developer options and tap on allow oem unlock and also tap on enable debugging options.
6. Leave the settings and connect your phone to your computer. Push the SuperSU file to your sd card (Magisk unfortunately does not seem to work and results in a bootloop at least for me).
7. On your computer, go to the folder where you saved the adb.exe and fastboot.exe. Hold shift and open a power shell or command window in there (don´t actually know the steps for a Mac or Linux computer, sry).
8. Now type adb devices and confirm the access on your phone. If your phone doesn´t show up or there is no confirmation message on your phone, type adb kill-server and then adb devices.
9. Once your phone is confirmed, you type adb reboot-bootloader.
10. Now type fastboot oem unlock and press the volume up button on your phone to confirm the bootloader unlock.
11. Your phone will now erase your data (internal storage only, your sd card will not be touched, but may need to be set up and formatted again if it was used to extend the internal storage).
12. On your computer, type fastboot reboot and set up your phone again (just the basics, because you will have to erase it again). Don´t forget to turn on the debugging mode again.
13. Open up the SP Flash Tool on your computer and choose the scatter file from the twrp image (custom recovery). Only recovery should be ticked. Hit the download all button, connect your phone to computer and turn off the phone. Now wait till there is a green hook on your computer. This means, the download has been successfull.
14. Get to recovery mode on your phone by holding the volume up and power button at the same time and choose the first option, then hit the volume down button to enter recovery mode.
15. From here, go to the settings in the upper right corner and choose your language (ignore the message of the password and hit back).
16. Now go to Wipe and format your data.
17. Hit the restart button and press Recovery. Allow it to modify the system and pull the slider.
18. Now go to Install, choose your sd card and press SuperSU. Let it run through the process. Then restart and press system. First time the boot may take a while, so be patient.
19. Set up the phone and enjoy your root.
Magisk 17.1
Magisk 17.1 install AS IS, no warranty, no testing (yet).
!!! You can lose your data or brick your phone !!!
0. Don't try default install or upgrade via MagiskManager - you'll get bootloop.
1. You can try this boot-magisk.img (AIK repacked with force encryption and dm-verity enabled).
It works for me, but I did factory reset before trying.
- boot.img comes from OUKITEL_K10_V12_20180112.rar (I'm not sure about file's source)
fastboot flash boot boot-magisk.img
2. If your phone freeze on Oukitel logo, don't touch it. Wait.
If you stop phone here, you'll lose your data.
There is no way back - it starts data encryption.
3. If it fails, try flashing stock boot back and factory reset your phone.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
That modified boot.img did the trick. What did you modify to make it work?
The forced encryption, however, is annoying. Is there a possibility to undo that?
help ... Oukitel K10
I flash firmware Oukitel K10 by SP_MDT_v3.1828 (Format and Download All). now : looked picture(red font). Phone call ok. please help me. I from Vietnam. Thankyou!
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Disclaimer!
1). I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device!
2). Your warranty will be void with this tutorial!
3). This is not my work!
4). This will wipe all files and data in your device!
5). Make sure to make a backup first
This is a tutorial on how to Root, Install TWRP Custom Recovery and Install Lineage OS 14.1 Custom Rom for LG SPIRIT H420/H422 ONLY
Things you need:
LG United mobile drivers: https://lg-united-mobile-driver.en.lo4d.com/
Custom Uboot.img: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_UKqVTCg2_xU19xeXdaLV92VDQ/view
Custom Recovery TWRP_3.0_LG_Spirit_H422_eng.zip Image: https://yadi.sk/d/NafiUEf1ocWPy
LG Stock Lollipop firmware (Choose the firmware for your device model!)
A. LG H420 lollipop firmware .kdz : https://lg-kdz-firmware.com/download-LGH420-DEU-GERMANY-V10D/12665.html
B. LG H422 lollipop firmware .kdz : https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads/downloader.php?fileid=7321&hash=b134d931d5941b0b2441dfb456f3e4f2
LG flash tool (2014) : http://www.mediafire.com/download/fwrcd3pdj0svjtb/LG_Flash_Tool_2014.zip
ADB and Fastboot ZIP and Drivers: ZIP:https://www14.zippyshare.com/v/ufYG71o0/file.html - Drivers:https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1764898&d=1361948659
Custom ROM Lineage OS 14.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kJ1kgKrcH-xhWTnPGAOLXBgP3-Qk9V9s/view
Open Gapps ZIP: https://opengapps.org/
Let's Start!
Part 1: Preperations!
1.Start by unziping the LG Flash Tool zip file in your desktop.
2.Move your downloaded LG Lollipop Firmware File in the LG Flash Tool folder. Install the LG United Mobile Driver you downloaded earlier.
3.Now go to your phone settings and perform a factory reset. Wait until your phone reboot in the setup wizard and turn it off by taking out the battery.
4.With your phone turned off take your usb cable, Connect the USB-A side of the cable to your PC. Hold down the Volume Up Button in your phone and connect the micro usb to your phone as you hold the Volume Up button, until it boot in Firmware Update mode.
5.Navigate to Device Manager in your PC. Check for LGE Mobile Usb Serial Port in the COM&LPT Ports Section as shown in the image
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6.Right click on the LGE Mobile USB Serial Port and select Properties.Navigate to Port Settings section and click Advanced.
7.Go to the lower Left part of the window and change the COM number to COM20 and click OK.
Now Starts the Fun Part!
Part 2: Lollipop Downgrade!
A.Launch the LG Flash Tool with Administrator Permissions.
B. The Program should look like this:
C.Click the Folder icon and Select your downloaded KDZ file. Now Select the Normal Flash option. A window will appear. On the lower right select Start. An other window will appear. There Choose your Country and Language and click OK. Wait for the Flash process to complete.
D.Once it completes Setup your Phone as Usual.
E.When the setup is complete install KingRoot and root your phone.
F.When you have Root access launch the Google Playstore and install the Android Terminal Emulator. Also install the Mobileuncle MTK Tools App.
G.Now connect again your Phone to the PC.
Part 3: TWRP Custom Recovey Installation!
H.Unzip the TWRP_3.0_LG_Spirit_H422_eng.zip and uboot+Spirit+H422+v10d+patched.zip. Copy the TWRP Image and Uboot.img in your Phone's Internal Storage.
I.Launch the Mobileuncle MTK Tools and give it root access. Select 'Update Recovery', Select the TWRP.img and flash it. When the flash progress complete, it will ask you to reboot your phone. Click Cancel!!
J.Close the App and Open the Android Terminal Emulator. Type "su" and Allow Root access. Be careful with the next command. If you type it wrong it may brick your device!!!!!!!!!
K.Type : dd if=/sdcard/uboot.img of=/dev/uboot (This command will only work if you copy the uboot.img in the internal storage on your phone not in other folders!)
L.Wait until it finish copying data. Once it complete go to Settings>About Phone>Software Info and Tap the Build Number repeatedly until it say that you are a Developer. Now go back and a new menu will appear in Settings named 'Developer Options'. Click on it. A warning will appear. Click OK and scroll down until you see the option 'USB Debugging'. Enable it.
M.Connect your Phone with your Computer. In your Desktop Unzip the Androidtools.zip. Install the adb drivers. Open a Command Prompt and Type : cd (Drag and Drop the android tools folder and hit enter)
N.After that (Make sure you have you Phone Connected with USB Debugging Enabled!) Type: 'adb devices'. A device code must appear like this picture:
O.Now type: 'adb reboot recovery' .Your device should reboot in TWRP recovery mode. (If not you may have done some steps wrong. Try to flash again).
Part 4: Lineage OS 14.1 and Gapps Installation!
P.Once you boot in Recovery Mode you will be greeted with a Warning Screen. To contiune Slide to Allow Modifications. Select reboot and then system. When your device boot up, connect it to your Computer and Copy the Lineage OS.zip and Gapps.zip to the Internal Storage of your device(if your device isn't recognized by your PC go to Settings and Disable USB Debugging. Once your files are copied re-enable USB Debugging).
Q.Now repeat the previous steps(M-O) to boot in recovery. When you Boot in Recovery Mode Press Wipe<Advanced Wipe, select the boxes as shown and Slide to Wipe
Now is the Crucial Part!
R.Go back and select Install option. Navigate to the Lineage OS.zip file.Before you Flash click *add more zips* and navigate to the Gapps.zip. Now slide to flash and wait to complete. When the flash is complete reboot to system. Be patient because the first boot will last a long time.
Congrats you have installed Lineage OS 14.1 on LG SPIRIT H420!
I hope this Tutorial helped you. Coment to tell me your Opinion about this Tutorial. I'm a newbie so don't hesitate to correct me in some form.Thank's
The file has removed, plz upload again. Sorry for my english
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The file has removed, plz upload again. Sorry for my english
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Thanks for your message. Please I need more info about your requested file, phone etc.
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Thanks for your message. Please I need more info about your requested file, phone etc.
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Is the Lineage OS 14.1 rom for the LG Spirit H422
Fixed link!
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Is the Lineage OS 14.1 rom for the LG Spirit H422
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I have just replaced the link of the lineage os with a new working from google drive.
Could you point out where that LineageOS ROM is coming from or was this created by you?
Looking for a working LineageOS version for an LG H420. (H422 should be the same hardware judging from reading through most ROM threads so far)
The ADB drivers on zippyshare are gone: https://www14.zippyshare.com/v/ufYG71o0/file.html
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Copro said:
Could you point out where that LineageOS ROM is coming from or was this created by you?
Looking for a working LineageOS version for an LG H420. (H422 should be the same hardware judging from reading through most ROM threads so far)
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this rom comes from 4panda which is a russian forum. This is not my work. recently the rom download link from the thread was deleted and I reuploaded the rom with google drive.
Also we working on it building our own rom. If you want you can wait and download it
Bro ,whatsapp not work , have solution? Please, update ou anything
Whatsapp stay frezee on "initializing"
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Disclaimer!
1). I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device!
2). Your warranty will be void with this tutorial!
3). This is not my work!
4). This will wipe all files and data in your device!
5). Make sure to make a backup first
This is a tutorial on how to Root, Install TWRP Custom Recovery and Install Lineage OS 14.1 Custom Rom for LG SPIRIT H420/H422 ONLY
Things you need:
LG United mobile drivers: https://lg-united-mobile-driver.en.lo4d.com/
Custom Uboot.img: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_UKqVTCg2_xU19xeXdaLV92VDQ/view
Custom Recovery TWRP_3.0_LG_Spirit_H422_eng.zip Image: https://yadi.sk/d/NafiUEf1ocWPy
LG Stock Lollipop firmware (Choose the firmware for your device model!)
A. LG H420 lollipop firmware .kdz : https://lg-kdz-firmware.com/download-LGH420-DEU-GERMANY-V10D/12665.html
B. LG H422 lollipop firmware .kdz : https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads/downloader.php?fileid=7321&hash=b134d931d5941b0b2441dfb456f3e4f2
LG flash tool (2014) : http://www.mediafire.com/download/fwrcd3pdj0svjtb/LG_Flash_Tool_2014.zip
ADB and Fastboot ZIP and Drivers: ZIP:https://www14.zippyshare.com/v/ufYG71o0/file.html - Drivers:https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1764898&d=1361948659
Custom ROM Lineage OS 14.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kJ1kgKrcH-xhWTnPGAOLXBgP3-Qk9V9s/view
Open Gapps ZIP: https://opengapps.org/
Let's Start!
Part 1: Preperations!
1.Start by unziping the LG Flash Tool zip file in your desktop.
2.Move your downloaded LG Lollipop Firmware File in the LG Flash Tool folder. Install the LG United Mobile Driver you downloaded earlier.
3.Now go to your phone settings and perform a factory reset. Wait until your phone reboot in the setup wizard and turn it off by taking out the battery.
4.With your phone turned off take your usb cable, Connect the USB-A side of the cable to your PC. Hold down the Volume Up Button in your phone and connect the micro usb to your phone as you hold the Volume Up button, until it boot in Firmware Update mode.
5.Navigate to Device Manager in your PC. Check for LGE Mobile Usb Serial Port in the COM&LPT Ports Section as shown in the image
6.Right click on the LGE Mobile USB Serial Port and select Properties.Navigate to Port Settings section and click Advanced.
7.Go to the lower Left part of the window and change the COM number to COM20 and click OK.
Now Starts the Fun Part!
Part 2: Lollipop Downgrade!
A.Launch the LG Flash Tool with Administrator Permissions.
B. The Program should look like this:
C.Click the Folder icon and Select your downloaded KDZ file. Now Select the Normal Flash option. A window will appear. On the lower right select Start. An other window will appear. There Choose your Country and Language and click OK. Wait for the Flash process to complete.
D.Once it completes Setup your Phone as Usual.
E.When the setup is complete install KingRoot and root your phone.
F.When you have Root access launch the Google Playstore and install the Android Terminal Emulator. Also install the Mobileuncle MTK Tools App.
G.Now connect again your Phone to the PC.
Part 3: TWRP Custom Recovey Installation!
H.Unzip the TWRP_3.0_LG_Spirit_H422_eng.zip and uboot+Spirit+H422+v10d+patched.zip. Copy the TWRP Image and Uboot.img in your Phone's Internal Storage.
I.Launch the Mobileuncle MTK Tools and give it root access. Select 'Update Recovery', Select the TWRP.img and flash it. When the flash progress complete, it will ask you to reboot your phone. Click Cancel!!
J.Close the App and Open the Android Terminal Emulator. Type "su" and Allow Root access. Be careful with the next command. If you type it wrong it may brick your device!!!!!!!!!
K.Type : dd if=/sdcard/uboot.img of=/dev/uboot (This command will only work if you copy the uboot.img in the internal storage on your phone not in other folders!)
L.Wait until it finish copying data. Once it complete go to Settings>About Phone>Software Info and Tap the Build Number repeatedly until it say that you are a Developer. Now go back and a new menu will appear in Settings named 'Developer Options'. Click on it. A warning will appear. Click OK and scroll down until you see the option 'USB Debugging'. Enable it.
M.Connect your Phone with your Computer. In your Desktop Unzip the Androidtools.zip. Install the adb drivers. Open a Command Prompt and Type : cd (Drag and Drop the android tools folder and hit enter)
N.After that (Make sure you have you Phone Connected with USB Debugging Enabled!) Type: 'adb devices'. A device code must appear like this picture:
O.Now type: 'adb reboot recovery' .Your device should reboot in TWRP recovery mode. (If not you may have done some steps wrong. Try to flash again).
Part 4: Lineage OS 14.1 and Gapps Installation!
P.Once you boot in Recovery Mode you will be greeted with a Warning Screen. To contiune Slide to Allow Modifications. Select reboot and then system. When your device boot up, connect it to your Computer and Copy the Lineage OS.zip and Gapps.zip to the Internal Storage of your device(if your device isn't recognized by your PC go to Settings and Disable USB Debugging. Once your files are copied re-enable USB Debugging).
Q.Now repeat the previous steps(M-O) to boot in recovery. When you Boot in Recovery Mode Press Wipe<Advanced Wipe, select the boxes as shown and Slide to Wipe
Now is the Crucial Part!
R.Go back and select Install option. Navigate to the Lineage OS.zip file.Before you Flash click *add more zips* and navigate to the Gapps.zip. Now slide to flash and wait to complete. When the flash is complete reboot to system. Be patient because the first boot will last a long time.
Congrats you have installed Lineage OS 14.1 on LG SPIRIT H420!
I hope this Tutorial helped you. Coment to tell me your Opinion about this Tutorial. I'm a newbie so don't hesitate to correct me in some form.Thank's
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MY SPECS
I'm using the Redmi K20 Pro running Android version 9 PKQ1.181121.001 (patched July 1, 2109) and MIUI Global 10.3.5. I am in the United States and I have Verizon as my cellular service provider. On the Redmi K20 Pro in the United States, Verizon is compatible with LTE/GSM (and CDMA, but I learned that Verizon is phasing out CDMA).
BOOTLOADER & UNLOCKING
Let me start by thanking Jumundz who saved my ass when I bricked my phone. More on that below...
"ALL IN ONE" TOOL
The following guide details how to root your phone manually. If you already understand the process, or want to tweak some of the steps, I recommend using:
ALL IN ONE tool. / (mediafire alternative link)
...or...
Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools (this is the current version, 2.3.1)
DEVELOPER MODE & USB DEBUGGING
To start, we need to enable Developer Mode.
Go to Settings and then click on About phone.
Then tap "MIUI version" several times (5-7 taps) until a notification reads "You are now a developer."
Go back into the main Settings menu and scroll down until you see Additional settings.
Click on Additional settings and then scroll down until you see Developer options
Click on Developer options. Here you will find a number of options that are not commonly available. If you have not unlocked your device yet, you will notice that OEM unlocking is turned off and also greyed out so that you cannot click on it. Instructions for unlocking your device can be found below.
Scroll down and tap USB debugging.
** Optional ** I also tap Install via USB just in case I want to use that down the road.
After enabling Developer Mode, connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. (*NOTE* Some USB cables only charge your device. Make sure your USB cable is designed to permit data transfer as well.) A notification will pop up on your phone asking if you would like to allow the connection for USB debugging. Press "YES" so that the computer and phone will recognize each other in the future.
OFFICIAL MIUI UNLOCK
As many of you know, Xiaomi created obstacles for those wishing to unlock the bootloader. Xiaomi claims they created the waiting period to "deter resellers from loading shady firmware into their devices" (LINK). So, I created a Mi Account and then made the unlock request with the official MIUI unlocking tool Mi Unlock. The program that downloaded (at least for me) through the official site was miflash_unlock-en-3.5.719.27.zip
MI ACCOUNT BYPASS TOOLS?
Since unlocking my device through the official pathway, I read that you can bypass this process using other tools. ** Disclaimer ** I have not personally used these tools! XiaoMiTool (version 1) is discussed in this XDA article, but recommends using XiaoMiTool V2(Download link to the latest version of XiaoMiTool V2). XiaomiBuzz suggests using the Mi Account Unlock Tool. Here is a link to the Mi Account Unlock download file (the password required to unpack the .rar file that downloads is ourflashfile.com).
JUST IN CASE: THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL
** Disclaimer ** You may not need this section, but if you run into problems (like I did) this is your salvation.
After a few failed attempts at rooting my Redmi K20 Pro, I flashed my device and found myself needing to unlock the bootloader (again). However, when I tried, I ran into an error message that read "you must wait 30 days before unlocking another device." Some of you have run into this problem if you accidentally lock your device while using Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or TOOL ALL IN ONE (discussed later in this guide). Luckily, I found a thread by Jumundz (LINK) that indicated that an older version of MiFlash Unlocker (version 2.2.406.5) would still unlock my device. Thankfully it did!
GET THE STUFF YOU NEED
There are several sites that suggest to offer the best way to root your device. I have tried many of them and very few have worked (it's possible that I messed up the process somewhere). Whatever... this worked for me...
Generally, I followed this guide posted on AndroidInfoTech.com. I am, however, making some recommended changes.
XIAOMI USB DRIVERS
Start by getting the USB drivers. XiaomiBuzz has a pretty comprehensive list of all Xiaomi phones and their respective USB drivers (HERE). But, here is a link to the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro USB Driver Package for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64-bit). Scroll down and select the download link.
Alternatively, you could download the Xiaomi Mi PC Suite through mi.com and install the drivers through that program. The version I used was 2.2.0.7032_2717.
Go ahead and install the Xiaomi USB drivers.
ADB & FASTBOOT
Next you'll need to setup ADB & Fastboot. You must have USB Debugging enabled for either of these platforms to work properly. See above for instructions on USB Debugging. Both ADB and Fastboot are utilized through the command line, so I was confused me for the longest time on when to use each one. In fact, I had trouble getting ADB to work, but Fastboot worked fine. Turns out the reverse is more common (people tend to have problems with Fastboot, but not ADB).
Here's the difference:
ADB: This is the platform that you can use when your phone is turned on normally (booted into the system). So, if you can see your your normal phone screens, then ADB will work.
FASTBOOT: Note that you can still use Fastboot when your phone is turned on normally, BUT you cannot use ADB when your phone is in Fastboot mode.
Get the latest ADB Driver Installer from miui.blog. This will install ADB and Fastboot. The current version of the ADB Driver Installer (for me) was 1.4.3. (Alternative download through Mega.nz).
Alternatively (and I recommend this instead), you can get the Android Platform Tools Pack for Windows which comes with the Google USB drivers, ADB, Fastboot, and the ADB/Fastboot drivers. Download it from miui.blog here, or through Mega.nz here.
Go ahead and install the file package you have chosen. Once installed, ADB and Fastboot should be able to be used universally (from anywhere on your PC). Just know that many installation guides suggest installing ADB into a special folder on your C: drive which is fine too. We will come back to this folder to run some commands later in the guide.
TWRP
You'll need TWRP which is a recovery (or "temp") operating system that will run on your phone when you're attempting to root your device. However, TWRP doesn't have an official version specific to the Redmi K20 Pro. Luckily, XDA Member madsponge26 has a list of TWRP options that will work for the Redmi K20 Pro in this thread. I recommend going with the TWRP Auto Install option. You can also download a compatible TWRP image from androidfilehost.com. Here's a link to version-3.3.1-13-raphael.
Once downloaded, extract the .zip file. It should contain 5 or 6 files. Copy all of the files and paste them into the ADB folder (if you're sticking with my recommendation, it will be the "platform-tools" folder). When you copy-and-paste these files, it may ask you if you want to replace some files with the same names. That's fine (they're the same). Just click "Yes." If you downloaded the TWRP image separately (say, from androidfilehost.com), just copy the twrp.img file into the same folder.
MAGISK
Next download Magisk.zip from the official Magisk github.com page. The latest version (for me) was Magisk v19.4. Don't bother unzipping it. This .zip file will be placed (as a .zip file) onto your phone.
DISABLE FORCE ENCRYPTION TREBLE
Also download Disable-Force-Encryption-Treble.zip. Like Magisk.zip, don't bother unzipping this file because you're going to place it (as a .zip file) onto your phone. Here's a Dropbox link to directly download the file. Otherwise you can download it from Androidfilehost.com.
FLASHING TWRP & ROOTING
Alright, you got all the software tools and now we're ready to proceed with flashing TWRP and Magisk.
With your phone powered on normally, plug your device into your computer with the USB cable.
Pull down on the screen to display the notifications. One of them should read "Android System" and indicate how the phone is interacting with your computer as a connected device. Switch it to "File Transfer." Your phone should now show up as a drive on your computer.
Open the "Redmi K20 Pro" drive on your computer and then open the "Internal shared storage" folder (it should be the only folder).
Drag and drop the Magisk.zip and the Disable-Force-Encryption-Treble.zip into that folder.
**SIDE NOTE: Some guides suggest that you wait until you're in TWRP to transfer these files. That's fine. To do so, wait until you're in the TWRP interface and then select "Mount" and "Enable MTP." Your phone's internal storage should appear as a device on your computer and you can then transfer the .zips.
Once transferred, unplug your phone from the computer and power it off.
Enter into Fastboot mode by pressing and and holding down the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time. It may take several seconds. It will vibrate and then boot your phone into Fastboot mode.
Next, connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable.
Once you connect your phone to the computer via USB, you should hear the computer recognize the phone but you may not see it show up as a drive. That's okay.
Go to your computer and open a command line interface in the ADB folder (if you're sticking with my recommendation, it will be the "platform-tools" folder).
**NOTE: If you chose the Auto Install option of TWRP, you can simply double-click the file "flash_twrp.bat" and then skip to the next section (TWRP INTERFACE).
**TRICK: Go to the folder where you have the ADB file adb.exe and click in the file pathway (where it says "C:\Users\Username\Downloads\platform-tools_r29.0.4-windows\platform-tools" or whatever). Highlight and delete that file pathway, and instead type "cmd". Hit enter and it will open a terminal window already in the proper directory.
**SIDE NOTE: If you installed ADB/Fastboot universally, you can simply open the command line interface by clicking on Start and typing "cmd" to open a terminal window. Once in the terminal window, you can "cd" or change directory to the one where you have ADB. Also, you can use Powershell, but you may need to preference each Fastboot command with "./."
In that terminal window, make sure you're in the folder with adb.exe and then type this command:
fastboot devices
This command looks to make sure that the Fastboot platform recognizes your device. Next to "Fastboot Devices," you should see a series of numbers and letters. That series of numbers and letters is your phone identifier.. If you do not see any numbers/letters, then Fastboot does not see your phone and you need to troubleshoot the situation.
Next, type in the following command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
What this is doing is identifying what platform to use (fastboot), telling it what you want to do (flash), in which directory you want to perform that action (recovery), and what file to use to flash it (twrp.img). It is important to note that, depending on how you installed TWRP, the .IMG file may be called "recovery.img" or "twrp.img" or some variation of the TWRP version number. You can either rename the file to "twrp.img" or you can type in the entire filename.
Once you hit enter, it will read something like:
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'recovery' (65536 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.437s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.254s]
finished. total time: 1.696s
Once it's finished, enter this command to boot into the temporary TWRP recovery operating system:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Once you hit enter, it will read something like:
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 1.428s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.138s]
finished. total time: 1.566s
TWRP INTERFACE
Unplug your phone from the USB. The screen will go black and you may see the "Redmi" logo come on the screen. After a few seconds, the TWRP title page will appear. Once the TWRP operating system powers on, you may be presented with the option to enter a PIN code (if you previously had one on your phone) or a passcode. Enter the PIN or code to get into the TWRP interface.
Once in TWRP, you will have several options. Click "Install" and scroll to the bottom of the file list to find the magisk.zip that you transferred onto your phone. Go ahead and swipe right to install it. Once the installation is complete, click "Reboot System" to power the phone back on normally.
That's it. Your Redmi K20 Pro should now be rooted.
If there are any problems, start the process over from the Fastboot interface on your computer (where you flashed TWRP onto your phone with "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"). Go through the same process, but before you install the Magisk.zip, first install the Disable-Force-Encryption-Treble.zip.
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ALL TOOLS FROM THE ABOVE GUIDE
ALL IN ONE Tool: ALL IN ONE Tool
Alternate Download: (mediafire alternative link)
Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools:Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools v2.3.1
Mi Flash Unlock: miflash_unlock-en-3.5.719.27.zip (just the version that I used)
Mi Flash Unlock (latest version): official download site
XiaoMiTool V2 (link to download latest version): (https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/#download).
Mi Account Unlock Tool: mediafire download (password: ourflashfile.com)
MiFlash Unlocker 2.2.406.5: mediafire download
Alternate Download: androidfiles.host download
XIAOMI USB Drivers: Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro USB Driver Package for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64-bit)
For ADB/FASTBOOT get...
Android Platform Tools Pack for Windows: download from miui.blog (includes: Google USB drivers, ADB, Fastboot, and the ADB/Fastboot drivers)
Alternate Download: Mega.nz download link.
TWRP Auto Install (Mega.nz link): TWRP Auto Install
TWRP 3.3.1-13-Rapheal: androidfilehost.com link
Magisk.zip: Magisk v19.4
Magisk.zip (latest version): official download site
Disable-Force-Encryption-Treble.zip: "]Dropbox direct download link
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Hi guys,
You know if this guide works with the European rom 10.3.3?
Thanks
Ekil said:
Hi guys,
You know if this guide works with the European rom 10.3.3?
Thanks
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This should work but realistically all you really need to do is get all the drivers than go ahead and use mi flash tool to go to 10.3.16 fastboot Rom, can be found at mifirm, then go ahead and flash it make sure to select clean all, NOT clean all and Lock. (it's selected by default). Then proceed to install twrp, and flash any Rom you like, there are some modules for getting back nfc and Gpay so look around for them on here and boom you're all set.
Make sure you have an unlocked bootloader first obviously, after that it's relatively simple to install twrp, and after that it's smooth sailing. You just can't flash on stock European firmware as all these ROMs are based on the Chinese or Indian firmwares and vendors, and as a result will brick your phone,if you try to flash on 10.3.3. Trust me I've done it before and it's not fun.
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
fast9000 said:
This should work but realistically all you really need to do is get all the drivers than go ahead and use mi flash tool to go to 10.3.16 fastboot Rom, can be found at mifirm, then go ahead and flash it make sure to select clean all, NOT clean all and Lock. (it's selected by default). Then proceed to install twrp, and flash any Rom you like, there are some modules for getting back nfc and Gpay so look around for them on here and boom you're all set.
Make sure you have an unlocked bootloader first obviously, after that it's relatively simple to install twrp, and after that it's smooth sailing. You just can't flash on stock European firmware as all these ROMs are based on the Chinese or Indian firmwares and vendors, and as a result will brick your phone,if you try to flash on 10.3.3. Trust me I've done it before and it's not fun.
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Hi!
Thanks for the detailed answer, I'll try it on the weekend ✌?
Hi, could you please list the exact and only set of tools you used to unlock your phone and install 3rd party ROMs?
Like list them step wise
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Thanks in advance!
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Hi, could you please list the exact and only set of tools you used to unlock your phone and install 3rd party ROMs?
Like list them step wise
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2.
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Thanks in advance!
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Well you should realistically read the forums but this is basically what I did
1. Unlock Bootloader using official mi unlock tool, (make an acc. wait a week or so)
2. Get the mi flash tool preferably latest, download fastboot Rom CN 10.3.16 from mifirm (Google it)
3.Go to fastboot mode in phone plug it in, press refresh for port to be detected, extract the mifirm Rom to desktop select the second folder before images option
4. Flash the fastboot Rom make sure to select clean all, DO NOT FLASH CLEAN ALL AND LOCK. (Will brick your phone and you'll be sticked with a locked bootloader)
5. Flash process takes 5 mins roughly, boot in setup lockscreen pass remember it for twrp setup.
6. Flash twrp via fastboot or adb, use the raphael variant latest found on the forum
7. Boot into twrp and enter screen lock to decrypt phone
8. Download any Rom and GAPPS, flash them and you should boot just fine.
Proceed to install magisk, and any other modules you want (vanced, Gpay, etc)
There is a 10.3.17 version for Chinese fastboot Rom available not sure of its compatibility so don't bother just stick to 10.3.16
Very simple once you have an unlocked bootloader just be careful when using the mi flash tool.
Good luck :good:
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Well you should realistically read the forums but this is basically what I did
1. Unlock Bootloader using official mi unlock tool, (make an acc. wait a week or so)
2. Get the mi flash tool preferably latest, download fastboot Rom CN 10.3.16 from mifirm (Google it)
3.Go to fastboot mode in phone plug it in, press refresh for port to be detected, extract the mifirm Rom to desktop select the second folder before images option
4. Flash the fastboot Rom make sure to select clean all, DO NOT FLASH CLEAN ALL AND LOCK. (Will brick your phone and you'll be sticked with a locked bootloader)
5. Flash process takes 5 mins roughly, boot in setup lockscreen pass remember it for twrp setup.
6. Flash twrp via fastboot or adb, use the raphael variant latest found on the forum
7. Boot into twrp and enter screen lock to decrypt phone
8. Download any Rom and GAPPS, flash them and you should boot just fine.
Proceed to install magisk, and any other modules you want (vanced, Gpay, etc)
There is a 10.3.17 version for Chinese fastboot Rom available not sure of its compatibility so don't bother just stick to 10.3.16
Very simple once you have an unlocked bootloader just be careful when using the mi flash tool.
Good luck :good:
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I used CN 10.3.17 version and works fine.
Not working?
Hey, i tried doing this but the phone does not boot into TWRP after i send
fastboot boot "C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Root Mi9T\twrp-3.3.1-13-raphael-mauronofrio.img"
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Instead, it reboots to system, then when i reboot it again it does a couple of bootloops then enters Mi Recovery; to get it to work again i have to wipe all data.
Any ideas? I'm on MIUI 10.3.2.0 EU
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Bidishake said:
Hey, i tried doing this but the phone does not boot into TWRP after i send
Instead, it reboots to system, then when i reboot it again it does a couple of bootloops then enters Mi Recovery; to get it to work again i have to wipe all data.
Any ideas? I'm on MIUI 10.3.2.0 EU
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Nevermind, i fixed it - instead of sending that i sent a simple fastboot reboot while pressing volume up. Booted into TWRP, installed disable-encryption and magisk, cleaned cache, and rebooted like a charm.
Thank you for the guide!
I tried to flash twrp on my mi9 t pro miui 10.3.2 global ( for some reason that's the latest ota i got don't know if its a fake rom ) , but can't get to recovery , i tried some versions of twrp but can't get to it with vol + and power button. I get 1st logo than screen fades to black , 1 time it took me to miui recovery.
By the way the miui version im on don't have the option to manually update ( manually select the update zip ),
Does this make it a fake rom?
Also if i try to install from the latest package from the updarer app can it fix my missing miui recovery or brick my phone?
Don't use XiaomiTools v2, my OS was corrupted and stuck at Mi logo after attempting to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP recovery.
Better to do so using official mi unlock to unlock bootloader and ADB fastoot to flash TWRP
I used xiaomi tool v2 to unlock boolader, install twrp and xiaomi eu beta (9.10.17). The tool did it all for me, no drivers, no adb no commands used, nothing else but the tool (xiaomi mi 9t pro eea, windows 10)
Try this for MIUI 11
Install the ADB-Fastboot USB Driver.
Unlock the bootloader of your phone.
Flash TWRP on Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro. You may also use Wzsx150’s TWRP if you want; it’s in Chinese tho.
Download Xiaomi.eu MIUI 11 ROM from the link above.
Reboot your phone to the TWRP Recovery mode.
Choose Wipe > Format Data then type Yes to confirm.
Copy the Xiaomi.eu MIUI 11 Zip file to your phone.
Choose Install > locate the ROM Zip file > Swipe to confirm flash.
Choose Reboot > System.
Set up Google Account and you are good to go.
https://miui.blog/redmi-k20/xiaomi-eu-miui-11-redmi-k20-pro-mi-9t-pro
It would be nice if this worked for me........followed every single step and it will not boot into TWRP, it either gets stuck in a boot loop or it goes to the build in MiRecovery, and to get around this i need to force wipe the phone with MiRecovery, i quite literally am not allowed to install TWRP so i gotta go the other route to install Magisk and root my phone.......on EU version of the K20 pro if anybody else is having this issue or knows a fix.
I can't boot into TWRP.
Bootloader is unlocked.
I tried both TWRP, auto Install and version-3.3.1-13-raphael. Both install with "OK". On any of them when I send fastboot boot twrp.img I get again OK's, the screen goes black and it just stay there... any ideas? thanks!
Edit: yesterday I installed OTA update and then I did the bootloader unlock. I discovered in settings that my USB developer was not enabled (disabled after update/or unlock) - could this be a reason for TWRP not working?
Thanks for the guide. Couldn't install Magisk 20.1 via "TWRP 3.3.1-22 Unofficial by mauronofrio", however, was able to do it through TWRP 3.3.1-21.
K20 Pro India on MIUI 11.0.1.0.
Note: in the command 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' I thought 'recovery' was the source (computer) folder, but it was actually specifying the folder in the destination (phone).
scarmage said:
Thanks for the guide. Couldn't install Magisk 20.1 via "TWRP 3.3.1-22 Unofficial by mauronofrio", however, was able to do it through TWRP 3.3.1-21.
K20 Pro India on MIUI 11.0.1.0.
Note: in the command 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' I thought 'recovery' was the source (computer) folder, but it was actually specifying the folder in the destination (phone).
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intersting :what you mean by ##Note: in the command 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' I thought 'recovery' was the source (computer) folder, but it was actually specifying the folder in the destination (phone).[/QUOTE]
## i do as always flash the twrp via cmd
1- fastboot devices
2- fast flash recovery " recoveryname.img "
3- fastboot reboot like that
what source you ?
The OP does a great job of explaining what each command does. If you're used to DOS commands, then when you issue a command that has a file name (eg: copy), you would specify a 'source directory' and a 'destination directory'. If the command contains only a single directory, then you won't get to know whether it's supposed to be a source directory or destination, unless it's specified explicitly. That's what I meant. But I guess if you know your way around android adb commands and such, you wouldn't have that confusion. I'm kinda new to this, so it wasn't obvious to me.
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intersting :what you mean by ##Note: in the command 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' I thought 'recovery' was the source (computer) folder, but it was actually specifying the folder in the destination (phone).
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Don´t resolved
My phone is also like this, asks the 30 days so I can solve the brick, tried mi unlock 2.2.406.5 but it also did not work. Someone help, I don't want to wait 30 days.When I take the internet cable to try tbm, it says error unknown (-1)
Here was a Guide. Someone said people don't care about Me or My Work so...
This was posted 18-Jan? I was just looking around to buy this phone. I'm assuming this works with the recent updates to the phone (update the fixes the heating issue).
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This was posted 18-Jan? I was just looking around to buy this phone. I'm assuming this works with the recent updates to the phone (update the fixes the heating issue).
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Sorry i was late. But Sure, Updates doesnt really Play a Role!
You can Always unlock If Your Device allows it.
Have fun!
Miustone said:
Sorry i was late. But Sure, Updates doesnt really Play a Role!
You can Always unlock If Your Device allows it.
Have fun!
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Thank you for the quick response. And no worries, I always hold off from getting new phones for a root guide.
Thread / Guide updated
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Thread / Guide updated
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Has anyone installed a GSI ROM on this device? I'd love to know how the cameras performed.
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Has anyone installed a GSI ROM on this device? I'd love to know how the cameras performed.
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A General System Image does not touch any of the Drivers or the Kernel since its an System Image non related to this Things. So it's the same as on Stock... (Except You would flash AOSP Vendors and Kernels as Base)
After i got a Xperia 1 III gifted by a Supporter i have checked how actual Android work. I have updated the Guides and fixed the issues for everyone hopefully... Enjoy!
Hi there I am coming from another phone where I was flashing AIO images for my updates. How does updating work with an Xperia Pro I once it has been rooted?
Also I am getting a 'no' on the bootloader unlock. What options do I have?
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Introducing this GuideHello there and welcome to My Guide for Your Xperia Smartphone. This Guide will walk with You thru the whole Process of installing Drivers, getting an unlock Key for Your Bootloader, rooting with Magisk and even flashing GSI Custom ROMs up to re-locking Your Bootloader and re-flashing Stock for the total Factory Reset. This Thread/Guide is not meant as Wiki n'or will it teach You about Android at all. Inform Yourself using Google to enjoy the total Freedom and Customization of Android... If You can't solve Problems Yourself, by communicating and research, don't touch Your Bootloader!
IMPORTANT:
2020+ Xperias are using fastbootd, and equivalent to fastboot which runs in Userspace (Same as Recoveries).
You can access Your Recovery on Your Xperia by holding VolumeDown (-) & the Powerbutton (Your Device needs to be turned off before ofc). Release the Powerbutton after the Display turned on and hold VolumeDown (-) until You see the Recovery Screen. From there, You can enter fastbootd and fastboot. Labled as "Fastboot" for fastbootd and "Bootloader" which is the old fastboot. You can flash Kernels, Recoveries and other stuff from fastboot. Everything else like System Images (GSIs for example), Product Images, System_ext Images and any Userspace stuff has to be flashed from fastbootd. 2019 Xperias are still using fastboot only...
Fastboot and Fastbootd has nothing to do with SONYs Flashmode on Xperias!
INDEX:
Requirements
Installing Drivers
Firmware Flashing
Bootloader Unlocking & Magisk Root
GSI ROM flashing with Fastboot (Optional)
Bootloader Re-Locking (TheWayBack)
Firmware Restoring after Re-Locking
1. Requirements:
Read! Inform Yourself about the Tools You use...
Xperia Basics:
Your Device is turned Off...
Blue LED=Fastboot (Hold VolumeUp (+) & Connect to USB)
Green LED=Flashmode (Hold VoumeDown (-) & Connect to USB)
Windows 10/11 for Firmware flashing & downloading
Xperia Bootloader Unlock Key (From HERE)
Platform Tools alias ADB and Fastboot (From HERE)
Fastboot and Flashmode Drivers (From HERE and HERE)
EMMA for Firmware Updates (From HERE)
XperiFirm for Firmware Downloads (From XDA)
Unsin to extract the Kernel .sin from XperiFirm (From XDA)
Magisk Manager to patch the extracted Kernel .sin (From GitHub)
A working Android System for the Magisk Kernel patching
GSI & vbmeta Image (From Google) (Optional)
A Backup of Your Internal Devices Storage (Optional)
2. Installing Drivers:
Download the Drivers from the Links above and extract them
Install the downloaded and extracted Drivers by right clicking on the ***.inf Files "Install"
3. Flashing Firmwares with EMMA:
Download EMMA and install it
Start EMMA and connect Your Device to USB (Flashmode)
3.1. Downloading Firmwares with XperiFirm:
Download and extract XperiFirm from the link above
Run XperiFirm and Download the right Firmware for Your Device
4. Bootloader Unlocking and Magisk Root:
Note: Since You are going to unlock Your Bootloader, You may surely want to get Root. So let's start with Magisk or it will take more Time afterwards...
Download UnSin from the link above and extract it somewhere
Download the "Platform Tools" from Google and extract it to the root of Your main Windows Drive
Download and install the Magisk Manager on Your Android Device
Extract the File boot_********.sin (60MB+ File) with the Unsin Exe (Drag and drop the Image on the Exe)
You will get a .img File which You can patch now with the Magisk Manager on Your Android Device
Open the Magisk Manager and Install Magisk by selecting the Image File You just got from UnSin
Copy the magisk_patched.img in /download from Your Device to the Platform Tools Folder
Grab Your Device again, go to "About Phone" in the Settings and tap several Times on the build Version
Go now to the Developer Settings under "System" and enable "OEM-Unlock" and "USB-Debugging"
Use now the Platform Tools with this Commands (In Powershell):
Type now (Step by Step):
Code:
cd\
cd platform-tools
Note: To use the Platform Tools Folder as environment for Fastboot and ADB. Or hold Shift and Make a right Click in the Platform Tools Folder to open the Command prompt there...
Type now:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
You will get a prompt on Your Xperia Device. Your Device will Reboot afterwards...
Now Your Bootloader Unlock Code:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock 0xYOURKEY
Wait for it... And type now:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Wait for Your Device to Wipe and Start. Once in the Android System, turn Your Device off without USB Connected
Press and hold now the VolumeUp (+) Button while connecting to USB to enable the fastboot Mode
Continue with flashing the Images for Root (Step by Step):
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
Wipe and Reboot:
Code:
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
Note: Your are unlocked and rooted now! Enjoy Your Unleashed Device
5. GSI flashing with Fastboot:
Note: GSI ROMs can be found around the Web. Like here...
Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS
Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS
forum.xda-developers.com
Not all GSIs require the vbmeta change. You can use all GSIs that are made for ARM64 + A/B Devices. Play around. Systems can't damage Your Device since You keep the Stock Vendor & Kernel! You can use any Android Version! Don't forget to make backups if needed. You are going to Format Your Device!
Download a GSI Zip from Google
Extract the system.img and the vbmeta.img to Your Platform-Tools
Connect Your Device in Fastboot Mode and use Fastboot with:
(On 2020+ Xperias run: "fastboot reboot fastboot" first after You booted into fastboot)
Code:
fastboot flash system_a system.img
fastboot flash system_b system.img
[Optional] fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_a vbmeta.img
[Optional] fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_b vbmeta.img
fastboot -w (This does Format Your Device and is needed everytime You change the GSI!)
fastboot reboot
6. Bootloader Re-Lock:
Flash the latest Firmware for Your Device with EMMA
Erase all Userdata before You continue (like with fastboot -w or via Recovery)
Just go into Fastboot mode and type in the command prompt (like before in this Guide):
Code:
fastboot oem lock
Wait for Your Device and disconnect it from USB
Done... Continue with Step 7.
7. Firmware Restoring after Re-Locking:
Download and Install the "Xperia Companion" from SONY
Open the Xperia Companion and select Software Repair
Select that Your Device can't get recognized (or is a Smartwatch 3 lol)
Go to the next Page and select the Xperia Smartphone Option
Continue and wait for the Initialization
Press and hold Volume DOWN while connecting to USB (You will see the Green Flashmode LED again)
Continue once Your Device gets recognized and let the Xperia Companion do his work...
Done. Your Bootloader is locked again and almost all of Your DRMs are restored.
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Thanks for this information. I was just wondering if you know of anyone who has actually opened the bootloader on a Pro-I. When I go to the Sony website provided in your guide and tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting, Status, it returns "no" and that's as far as I get. Any suggestion will be appreciated.
When I do adb reboot bootloader I get no prompts but get thrown to fastboot (a black screen and blue LED).
After that any interaction will not work - after some digging it seems that my drivers work for ADB but not for fastboot. Device manager shows a device "other > android" which apparently means that the fastboot drivers are not working. I have tried disabling driver signatures and then installing them again with the phone connected in fastboot mode but that didin't help - am I trying to install the right drivers? I got the OEM drivers from Sony, a 2019 driver which installs from "sa0200adb.inf" that I got from https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-pro-i-driver/
Kind of stuck here, but I've managed to solve a few roadblocks already so maybe I'll crack this one too, later...
Any help will be appreciated. ^^
(edit - figured out some basic stuff I got wrong, did more research and updated my issue acccordingly)
Tsuchimursu said:
When I do adb reboot bootloader I get no prompts but get thrown to fastboot (a black screen and blue LED).
After that any interaction will not work - after some digging it seems that my drivers work for ADB but not for fastboot. Device manager shows a device "other > android" which apparently means that the fastboot drivers are not working. I have tried disabling driver signatures and then installing them again with the phone connected in fastboot mode but that didin't help - am I trying to install the right drivers? I got the OEM drivers from Sony, a 2019 driver which installs from "sa0200adb.inf" that I got from https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-pro-i-driver/
Kind of stuck here, but I've managed to solve a few roadblocks already so maybe I'll crack this one too, later...
Any help will be appreciated. ^^
(edit - figured out some basic stuff I got wrong, did more research and updated my issue acccordingly)
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just didn't read my fastboot driver installation instructions carefully enough. Banged my head against a wal lfor a long while because I clicked the wrong thing in this step... Stupid newbie mistake but dropping my solution here anyway incase someone searches for this stuff with similar symptoms.
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Garech said:
Thanks for this information. I was just wondering if you know of anyone who has actually opened the bootloader on a Pro-I. When I go to the Sony website provided in your guide and tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting, Status, it returns "no" and that's as far as I get. Any suggestion will be appreciated.
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I have succesfully unlocked and installed magisk root on my Pro-I. Should work unless you have some weird version or haven't updated to latest firmware?
Try entering *#*#7378423*#*# in the dialer and it should state whether bootloader unlocking is allowed (and if it is currently unlocked).
Tsuchimursu said:
I have succesfully unlocked and installed magisk root on my Pro-I. Should work unless you have some weird version or haven't updated to latest firmware?
Try entering *#*#7378423*#*# in the dialer and it should state whether bootloader unlocking is allowed (and if it is currently unlocked).
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Nothing weird - just a regular US model XQ-BE62. This is great news! You are the only person I have heard of that has rooted this phone. I may have mentioned this, but I am not into custom mods just for fun. In fact I'm kind of nervous about rooting, but I am beta testing an experimental app made for filming RAW video. Some other brands of phone are working, but the Pro-I throws a lot of dropped frames and has some restrictions on filming speed that I know the phone can handle. The devs say the issue is caused by Sony's restrictions on third party video apps and the Pro-I should function properly if rooted. Magisk appeals to me because (I think) I can unroot if I want to. I'll follow in your footsteps and see if I can do it.
Thanks very much.
Garech said:
Nothing weird - just a regular US model XQ-BE62. This is great news! You are the only person I have heard of that has rooted this phone. I may have mentioned this, but I am not into custom mods just for fun. In fact I'm kind of nervous about rooting, but I am beta testing an experimental app made for filming RAW video. Some other brands of phone are working, but the Pro-I throws a lot of dropped frames and has some restrictions on filming speed that I know the phone can handle. The devs say the issue is caused by Sony's restrictions on third party video apps and the Pro-I should function properly if rooted. Magisk appeals to me because (I think) I can unroot if I want to. I'll follow in your footsteps and see if I can do it.
Thanks very much.
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I have a UK/EU model so we do have a difference, however it went easily for me except for own stupidity in fastboot driver installation.
I haven't done much yet beside root with magisk and purge facebook and google off my phone, but plan on playing some more in the future.
Tsuchimursu said:
just didn't read my fastboot driver installation instructions carefully enough. Banged my head against a wal lfor a long while because I clicked the wrong thing in this step... Stupid newbie mistake but dropping my solution here anyway incase someone searches for this stuff with similar symptoms.View attachment 5708441
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I hope you don't mind helping me a bit. Here's what I get when I click Let me pick . . .
What did you do next?
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I hope you don't mind helping me a bit. Here's what I get when I click Let me pick . . .
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Oh, I just googled some guides on fastboot drivers... but you click "have disk" and then browse for google the USB driver .inf file
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I hope you don't mind helping me a bit. Here's what I get when I click Let me pick . . .
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by the way I'm a total noob so don't trust me blindly xD
One other thing that came to mind was that wipe from fastboot fails at metadata partition due to lack of permissions, and you'll get a loopboot and be thrown to recovery and there you can do a factory wipe and it will succesfully wipe the rest. That's what happened to me anyway.
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by the way I'm a total noob so don't trust me blindly xD
One other thing that came to mind was that wipe from fastboot fails at metadata partition due to lack of permissions, and you'll get a loopboot and be thrown to recovery and there you can do a factory wipe and it will succesfully wipe the rest. That's what happened to me anyway.
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That's good to know. And I'm a noob too. I have rooted three phones over a period of time years ago and my heart was pounding the whole time. It is comforting to know that someone else has rooted this phone. As I said I am a beta tester for an experimental video app (MotionCam Pro - it's on the Play Store.). There's a small group of us who have the Pro-I and I have stupidly volunteered to try to root. One guy has already given up and returned his phone. I want to find out how this app can work with my phone. Filming in RAW (without dropped frames and lens errors) would be epic. I also DON'T WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE! Thanks for any help you can offer.
One question. I assume that Sony web site that tells me my phone can't be rooted is irrelevant if I have a working bootloader code, right?
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That's good to know. And I'm a noob too. I have rooted three phones over a period of time years ago and my heart was pounding the whole time. It is comforting to know that someone else has rooted this phone. As I said I am a beta tester for an experimental video app (MotionCam Pro - it's on the Play Store.). There's a small group of us who have the Pro-I and I have stupidly volunteered to try to root. One guy has already given up and returned his phone. I want to find out how this app can work with my phone. Filming in RAW (without dropped frames and lens errors) would be epic. I also DON'T WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE! Thanks for any help you can offer.
One question. I assume that Sony web site that tells me my phone can't be rooted is irrelevant if I have a working bootloader code, right?
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yeah it's scary, especially with low volume devices.
I'll have to look into that app, I'm a hobbyist photographer (surprise, given my choice of phone...)
I am a bit confused what page says your can't root a Sony pro-I, but their website will give you an unlock code with an imei of a pro-I and it sure worked for me...
You checked your service menu and your phone stated itself that the bootloader can be unlocked, right?
Also if you can't tick the oem unlocking toggle in dev options after updating firmware but not doing anything else yet, your device might need a factory reset.
I assume you've also backed up all your data and settings etc, you'll be wiping your phone while rooting.
THIS GUIDE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE HARD BRICK, WHERE FASTBOOT DOES NOT WORK!!!
1) Download MI Flash: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/ (i downloaded mine from here.)
2) Download phone's original firmware. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/ (search the phone and select rom depending on your country.)
Remember to download the fastboot firmware.
3) Extract firmware to a folder, like this:
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I used 7-zip.
4) Open MI Flash and let it install all the drivers needed.
5) Reboot your phone into fastboot mode (hold power key + vol down key) and plug it into your computer.
6) In MI Flash select the folder when you extracted the firmware.
7) Click refresh and make sure the program detects your phone.
8) Down the window, select clean all (otherwise it will lock the bootloader)
9) Click Flash.
Done.
NOTE: if the program displays an error "error: no command fastboot lock /s" don't worry about it. The system will work anyways.
NOTE: recovery gets replaced by the stock one
NOTE: you can just use the flash_all.bat file to flash it, but i recomend using the program. The .bat file also did not work for me.
Gabiblocks said:
THIS GUIDE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE HARD BRICK, WHERE FASTBOOT DOES NOT WORK!!!
1) Download MI Flash: https://www.xiaomiflash.com/ (i downloaded mine from here.)
2) Download phone's original firmware. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/ (search the phone and select rom depending on your country.)
Remember to download the fastboot firmware.
3) Extract firmware to a folder, like this:
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I used 7-zip.
4) Open MI Flash and let it install all the drivers needed.
5) Reboot your phone into fastboot mode (hold power key + vol down key) and plug it into your computer.
6) In MI Flash select the folder when you extracted the firmware.
7) Click refresh and make sure the program detects your phone.
8) Down the window, select clean all (otherwise it will lock the bootloader)
9) Click Flash.
Done.
NOTE: if the program displays an error "error: no command fastboot lock /s" don't worry about it. The system will work anyways.
NOTE: recovery gets replaced by the stock one
NOTE: you can just use the flash_all.bat file to flash it, but i recomend using the program. The .bat file also did not work for me.
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The version of Mi Flash is obsolete(218).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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The version of Mi Flash is obsolete(218).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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It provides the same link lol
Gabiblocks said:
THIS GUIDE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE HARD BRICK, WHERE FASTBOOT DOES NOT WORK!!!
1) Download MI Flash: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/ (i downloaded mine from here.)
2) Download phone's original firmware. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/ (search the phone and select rom depending on your country.)
Remember to download the fastboot firmware.
3) Extract firmware to a folder, like this:
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I used 7-zip.
4) Open MI Flash and let it install all the drivers needed.
5) Reboot your phone into fastboot mode (hold power key + vol down key) and plug it into your computer.
6) In MI Flash select the folder when you extracted the firmware.
7) Click refresh and make sure the program detects your phone.
8) Down the window, select clean all (otherwise it will lock the bootloader)
9) Click Flash.
Done.
NOTE: if the program displays an error "error: no command fastboot lock /s" don't worry about it. The system will work anyways.
NOTE: recovery gets replaced by the stock one
NOTE: you can just use the flash_all.bat file to flash it, but i recomend using the program. The .bat file also did not work for me.
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my device is not going in fastboot any fix?
Gabiblocks said:
THIS GUIDE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE HARD BRICK, WHERE FASTBOOT DOES NOT WORK!!!
1) Download MI Flash: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/ (i downloaded mine from here.)
2) Download phone's original firmware. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/ (search the phone and select rom depending on your country.)
Remember to download the fastboot firmware.
3) Extract firmware to a folder, like this:
View attachment 5549219
I used 7-zip.
4) Open MI Flash and let it install all the drivers needed.
5) Reboot your phone into fastboot mode (hold power key + vol down key) and plug it into your computer.
6) In MI Flash select the folder when you extracted the firmware.
7) Click refresh and make sure the program detects your phone.
8) Down the window, select clean all (otherwise it will lock the bootloader)
9) Click Flash.
Done.
NOTE: if the program displays an error "error: no command fastboot lock /s" don't worry about it. The system will work anyways.
NOTE: recovery gets replaced by the stock one
NOTE: you can just use the flash_all.bat file to flash it, but i recomend using the program. The .bat file also did not work for me.
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Error: critical partition flashing not allowed
Already tried the newest MiFlash Tool from the link provided above, AND the older one. Same.
What should I do?
Pasarireng said:
Error: critical partition flashing not allowed
Already tried the newest MiFlash Tool from the link provided above, AND the older one. Same.
What should I do?
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Is the bootloader unlocked?
NOSS8 said:
Is the bootloader unlocked?
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No. the Boot Loader is Locked.
There's no explanation about that in the 1st Post nor in other previous posts (that if the Boot Loader is locked then anybody doing this guide as it is being told, will surely find those error like me (Critical partition flashing not allowed),
so no wonder I get that error.
But then,... (before I tried this guide), it was because, after I did Factory Reset and Wipe Data) my phone was stucked on "MiUI 11 Logo' (on white background -where I can change Language and font size, but no further from that), (that's why then I tried this guide),,.. so (my point is) there's no way I can Unlock the Boot Loader first.
So, then, I try a step I watched on YouTube.
I put off the phone's back case, disconnected the battery, and so on and so on just like the video told, (EDL Flashing).
Success. (at least that was what the MiFlash Tools app told me on my PC screen)...
Put on everything back, try to turn on my phone.. but now it is doing boot loop... (and worse,.. now the boot loop is on MiUI logo with black background, even before where it was at the 1st time)
Can somebody help me?
If you can enter fastboot mode, use fastboot oem device-info to check the status.
You edited your post:
Xiaomi official tool not working?
NOSS8 said:
If you can enter fastboot mode, use fastboot oem device-info to check the status.
You edited your post:
Xiaomi official tool not working?
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First of all, thanks for your kindness to help me.
and, Yes I often edit my post, because my English is not good and I did many mistyping. (sorry).
I edit it to make it better and clearer (for anybody who'd like to help me, like you.. Thanks again in advance).
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*I cannot enter Fastboot now, because it seems there's other problem, that is, I ruin the plastic power & volumes buttons (maybe when I took off the back case) somehow, they don't work now.
*I didn't and haven't try that Xiaomi Official UnlockTool, because like I said in my previous post, I didn't know that to do the guide in the 1st post in this thread, my phone has to be in UBL condition first. And I was in condition where I couldn't enter my phone (to login to Xiaomi ID on my phone, for example).
Pasarireng said:
First of all, thanks for your kindness to help me.
and, Yes I often edit my post, because my English is not good. (sorry).
I edit it to make it better and clearer (for anybody who'd like to help me, like you.. Thanks again in advance).
*I cannot enter Fastboot now, because it seems there's other problem, that is, I ruin the plastic power button (maybe when I took off the back case) somehow, it doesn't work now.
*I didn't and haven't try that Xiaomi Official UnlockTool, because like I said in my previous post, I didn't know that to do the guide in the 1st post in tis thread, my phone has to be in UBL condition first.
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The problem in the OP is that it is not specified that the bootloader must be unlocked to use MIFLASH.
NOSS8 said:
The problem in the OP is that it is not specified that the bootloader must be unlocked to use MIFLASH.
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yes.
(or perhaps, also mention that the Locked one still can use MIFLASH, only if they doing the EDL steps).
now I don't know what should I do to fix my phone (Redmi 5a) and make it work again.
can u help me?
Pasarireng said:
yes.
(or perhaps, also mention that the Locked one still can use MIFLASH, only if they doing the EDL steps).
now I don't know what should I do to fix my phone (Redmi 5a) and make it work again.
can u help me?
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Start by repairing the defective button.
Or use this tool (rom currently on the phone).
XiaoMiTool V2 - Modding of Xiaomi devices made easy for everyone
XiaoMiTool V2 is a easy to use tool to install rom on your Xiaomi device. Modding made easy for everyone! Download it for free now!
www.xiaomitool.com
The soc is MediaTek isn't it?
NOSS8 said:
Start by repairing the defective button.
Or use this tool (rom currently on the phone).
XiaoMiTool V2 - Modding of Xiaomi devices made easy for everyone
XiaoMiTool V2 is a easy to use tool to install rom on your Xiaomi device. Modding made easy for everyone! Download it for free now!
www.xiaomitool.com
The soc is MediaTek isn't it?
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yea.. TBH that is not easy too for me (to fix the buttons), I don't have a skillful hands LOL,.. but I'll try.
The SoC of my phone (Redmi 5a) is Qualcomm, Snapdragon 425
Pasarireng said:
yea.. TBH that is not easy too for me (to fix the buttons), I don't have a skillful hands LOL,.. but I'll try.
The SoC of my phone (Redmi 5a) is Qualcomm, Snapdragon 425
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OK
Another tool:
(Tool) ROM2box All in one FRP, Flashing & unlocking tool
ROM2box is a Powerful tool and GUI bring all the tools on a single app. it support qcom mediatek and spreadtum phones. Supported Functions- Function Name Status bypass Auth Yes bypass FRP MTK yes bypass FRP qcom yes bypass FRP samsung...
forum.xda-developers.com
NOSS8 said:
OK
Another tool:
(Tool) ROM2box All in one FRP, Flashing & unlocking tool
ROM2box is a Powerful tool and GUI bring all the tools on a single app. it support qcom mediatek and spreadtum phones. Supported Functions- Function Name Status bypass Auth Yes bypass FRP MTK yes bypass FRP qcom yes bypass FRP samsung...
forum.xda-developers.com
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tks, I'll read and maybe will try it after
Pasarireng said:
tks, I'll read and maybe will try it after
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You should have posted here:
Useful information
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Guides, News, & Discussion
Use this forum to find the best how-to guides for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A and discover the latest news. General discussion also goes here.
forum.xda-developers.com
NOSS8 said:
You should have posted here:
Useful information
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Guides, News, & Discussion
Use this forum to find the best how-to guides for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A and discover the latest news. General discussion also goes here.
forum.xda-developers.com
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I will. After the hassle either sad or -hopefully- happy ending
Pasarireng said:
I will. After the hassle either sad or -hopefully- happy ending
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Maybe it's time to change phone.
NOSS8 said:
Maybe it's time to change phone.
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Yeah, I'm still waiting for my payday LOL...
Actually I'm in series of bad luck,.. I lost my previous phones, (a redmi Note 10),, so I have to re-use this my old Redmi 5a blue phone, just after my other, the silver (redmi 5a too) was its screen suddenly cannot be touch when I used it as my first emergency replacement.