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[Recovery] [Unofficial] [MI 8] TWRP 3.3.1-1031

I'm not the Author, the author is wzsx150 from LR.TEAM
WZSX’s TWRP is well-known as the Chinese version of TWRP due to the language default is in Chinese. However, you can switch to English within TWRP user settings it's easily. switched. You can follow the instructions on this link to change the language to English: https://miui.blog/any-devices/lr-tea...inese-english/
Xiaomi 8's LR.Team customized version of Twrp
Automatically decrypts data, Includes root functionality, clear the power-on password, multi-function restart.
Disclaimer: I have installed it and for me it works fine. However, it is not guaranteed to work for you especially if you currently have encryption. Use at your own risk
If you need help flashing TWRP : Follow instructions here: https://miui.blog/mi-8/flash-twrp-root-mi-8/
Downloads
Latest
Version for Miui 11 Android 10/Q : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...26312261636230
MD5: 2f5f2e7dc8f32b5a999828c9370b7de2
Version for Miui 10 or 11 Android 9/P : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...26312261636232
MD5: 4681f9bd6367f934218da71fd528e39b
Old Versions
TWRP-3.2.3.1-FireDance-Edition (English) ( img)
TWRP 3.2.3-1208 (English) ( zip - img )
TWRP 3.2.3-1110 (English) ( zip - img )
TWRP 3.2.3-1110 ( zip - fastboot - img )
TWRP 3.2.3-0918 (zip - fastboot - img)
TWRP 3.2.3-0908 (zip - fastboot - img)
TWRP 3.2.2-0703 (zip - fastboot - img)
TWRP 3.2.2-0611 (zip - fastboot - img)
TWRP 3.2.2-0609 (zip - fastboot - img)
Changelog (Google Translated)
2018.11.10 update Contents:
1. Update the new rom that supports the official Android 9.
2. Update and optimize some functions
3. Increase the option to restart after the automatic upgrade is completed. In the twrp setting, the default is automatic restart. Uncheck the box and you can not restart. After the automatic upgrade, some operations are performed to prevent twrp from being overwritten, etc.
4. Update the built-in root to magisk 17.1, and fix the problem that the module cannot be brushed. Other features are also updated and optimized
5. After the new version of the system root, restarting the system requires manual installation of the magisk app, the official system problem, this can only be so
. 6. If Kami may need the root system or remove the dm check operation.
7. Prevent the functions covered by the official rec: root system, signature boot, remove dm check, cancel forced encryption, etc.
2018.9.8 update:
1. Support the official Android 9.0 system, including automatic decryption data
2. About data decryption, this may not be particularly stable now, sometimes need to reboot into the system and then restart Twrp can be decrypted.
If the new version of twrp is not supported, you can try to use the old version of
2018.8.6 update:
1. Update twrp 3.2.3 source code
2. Built-in magisk16.7, temporarily build this version first
3. Optimize data decryption problem, fix some problems
4 Support the new version of miui10 data decryption
5. Decrypt the plaintext display input password, easy to check whether the password input is correct
6. Update to try to repair the decryption data scheme, set the lock screen password to the machine, enter twrp need to enter the lock screen Password, otherwise you cannot temporarily decrypt data.
7. After brushing in twrp, the first time you enter twrp may restart once. This is normal. If you restart repeatedly, or you can't decrypt data, please give me feedback on Weibo.
8. Regarding data decryption, this may not be particularly stable now. Sometimes you need to reboot into the system and restart into twrp to decrypt.
If the new version of twrp is not supported, you can try to use the old version of

Thanks. I was already using the EN version you posted in the Dogsly(that may be wrong) thread.
Great job

arifqur said:
Thanks. I was already using the EN version you posted in the Dogsly(that may be wrong) thread.
Great job
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@gulp79 is to thank for the English version

mikefallen said:
@gulp79 is to thank for the English version
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if you want to add to op, this is the img version of TWRP-3.2.3-1110-XIAOMI8-EN-wzsx150
(with a minor modifications of prop.default, and also with chinese language, in previous version chinese was removed, btw english is set as default).
https://mega.nz/#!MwQn3IgR!UmuuBk1OScPrHi_HUO1zA_Da0df3nexfrrWGEBGjJPg

gulp79 said:
if you want to add to op, this is the img version of TWRP-3.2.3-1110-XIAOMI8-EN-wzsx150
(with a minor modifications of prop.default, and also with chinese language, in previous version chinese was removed, btw english is set as default).
https://mega.nz/fm/M4oDgLxA
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that link doesn't seem to work for me, just redirects to the home page of mega

mikefallen said:
that link doesn't seem to work for me, just redirects to the home page of mega
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try this
https://mega.nz/#!MwQn3IgR!UmuuBk1OScPrHi_HUO1zA_Da0df3nexfrrWGEBGjJPg

gulp79 said:
try this
https://mega.nz/#!MwQn3IgR!UmuuBk1OScPrHi_HUO1zA_Da0df3nexfrrWGEBGjJPg
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yup added to OP Thanks!

Help!!!
It works for mi 8 miui 10.0.3.0 global?, i cant figure out how install the eu rom, in the twrp show me only folders encrypted :C, somebody knows how ?

Looks like you will have to format Dara partition in recovery by typing yes

So, boot the img and then flash the zip for TWRP to stick permanently?

Can't use gapps Aroma installer using twrp .. any ideas ?

could this twrp support amora installer
could this twrp support amora installer?

On my MI 8, i restored a previous backup made with twrp, now the device does not accept my 4-digit password so I can't login to my phone!
please help!

cyaneo said:
On my MI 8, i restored a previous backup made with twrp, now the device does not accept my 4-digit password so I can't login to my phone!
please help!
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in twrp go to file manager, data, system and delete locksettings file. reboot and you're good to go again

Hi!
Help me, please!
I can't exit from recovery mode on MI8

cyaneo said:
On my MI 8, i restored a previous backup made with twrp, now the device does not accept my 4-digit password so I can't login to my phone!
please help!
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Go into recovery mode, format internal memory.
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Coolesha said:
Hi!
Help me, please!
I can't exit from recovery mode on MI8
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You need to format your device.

bahuy2003 said:
Go into recovery mode, format internal memory.
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ok, but doesn't this delete all my settings & personal files (aka reset to default)?
Thank you!

cyaneo said:
ok, but doesn't this delete all my settings & personal files (aka reset to default)?
Thank you!
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If you device can't reboot, you can flash eu or global rom, format again and reboot system.

bahuy2003 said:
If you device can't reboot, you can flash eu or global rom, format again and reboot system.
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Hu? never wrote it doesn't reboot etc. - It reboots, everything seems to be OK - I "just" can't login after restore a backup....
so, again: does "format internal memory" reset my phone, delete setting or personal files? If so, how does this solve the problem? After a fresh EU ROM install, everything works fine like a new install does.

cyaneo said:
Hu? never wrote it doesn't reboot etc. - It reboots, everything seems to be OK - I "just" can't login after restore a backup....
so, again: does "format internal memory" reset my phone, delete setting or personal files? If so, how does this solve the problem? After a fresh EU ROM install, everything works fine like a new install does.
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Flash this zip in TWRP and your login password would be deleted, which by the way gets jumbled up after a restore.

[Guide][Mi 8 Lite](Global) how to install TWRP + root with Magisk

Disclaimer :
YOU are choosing to make these modifications
and YOU are the only one responsible for any damages done to your device
==== Notes/Prerequisets/Links ====
* you should have already unlocked your bootloader (if not then start the process as soon as possible because it's going to take a while).
* backup your stuff, make sure you have sufficient charge just in case anything went wrong.
* download the unoffical TWRP port from Here (get the latest version)
* get the latest magisk from Here
* install device usb drivers
* set up fastboot properly Method A, Method B (using chocolaty)
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instructions :
1- shutdown your device completely.
2- enter fastboot mode by pressing and holding the Vol Down + Power Button button until you see xiaomi's mi bunny with a blue "fastboot" text underneath it.
3- connect your device to your pc via usb cable.
4- on your pc check if you have fastboot configured properly and your device recognized by typing:
Code:
fastboot devices
if it's detected then you're good to proceed to the next step.
5- flash the twrp recovery image by using the usual fastboot commands.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
in our case it should look something like:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-TWRP-3.3.0-0517-XIAOMI8LITE-CN-wzsx150.img
6- unplug usb cable and hold the Vol up + Power Button (don't let go of the buttons untill the devices vibrates) and let it boot to the twrp recovery you just installed.
7- if you rebooted successfully, you should be at TWRP splash screen, if greeted with a slider slide it and continue.
8- in the main menu of TWRP, go to "Install" choose the magisk zip file you downloaded and flash it, when done reboot the device.
9- congratulations friend, you're now rooted and have TWRP as your recovery Happy Flashing :highfive:
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Optional : install Orange Fox Recovery from Here (Supports Encryption and MIUI OTA updates).
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2020-02-25 Last upated and working on MIUI Global Stable 11.0.8 Pie

just in case

Is it possible to just accesss the TWRP to edit build.prop enabling camera2 Api?
If I remember is something about:
fastboot boot twrp.img
and then:
setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1
Without the need of root the device.
Thanks for the guide!

antonioli84 said:
Is it possible to just accesss the TWRP to edit build.prop enabling camera2 Api?
If I remember is something about:
fastboot boot twrp.img
and then:
setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1
Without the need of root the device.
Thanks for the guide!
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Sorry for the late reply
No problem
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I'm not really sure if you could do it with TWRP's built in file manager without root
You could try
I've seen people do it with adb but haven't had the chance to try it yet
take a look here : https://www.google.iq/amp/s/amp.red...gswg/camera2_api_without_root/#ampf=undefined
And here (this has some very useful info)
https://www.google.iq/amp/s/forum.x...o/guide-enable-camera2-api-root-t3690366/amp/

malek_anas_97 said:
Sorry for the late reply
No problem
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I'm not really sure if you could do it with TWRP's built in file manager without root
You could try
I've seen people do it with adb but haven't had the chance to try it yet
take a look here : https://www.google.iq/amp/s/amp.red...gswg/camera2_api_without_root/#ampf=undefined
And here (this has some very useful info)
https://www.google.iq/amp/s/forum.x...o/guide-enable-camera2-api-root-t3690366/amp/
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Thank you for the reply. I've done it in Mi A1 but I don't know if it's the same procedure because of the MIUI. One of the links says that we have to change something in kernel to do it.
It would be good expert people try it to see what method works. It's sad that the Mi 8 Lite doesn't have a proper forum until now.

antonioli84 said:
Thank you for the reply. I've done it in Mi A1 but I don't know if it's the same procedure because of the MIUI. One of the links says that we have to change something in kernel to do it.
It would be good expert people try it to see what method works. It's sad that the Mi 8 Lite doesn't have a proper forum until now.
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i enabled it in stock miui by adding "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1" to my build prop and then rebooting

malek_anas_97 said:
i enabled it in stock miui by adding "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1" to my build prop and then rebooting
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Thanks for the reply.
What method did you use to change build.prop?

Can't find a similar guide for the Mi 8, is it the same process as for the lite ?

antonioli84 said:
Thanks for the reply.
What method did you use to change build.prop?
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i'm rooted with magisk
with a file manager, i use this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en
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this addon https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx.rr
the file is in /system/build.prop

webvan said:
Can't find a similar guide for the Mi 8, is it the same process as for the lite ?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI2CtIIPVaI

malek_anas_97 said:
i'm rooted with magisk
with a file manager, i use this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en
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this addon https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx.rr
the file is in /system/build.prop
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Thank you man. I would like to know if anyone can do the trick without root. I've bought a Mi 8 Lite for my wife and it would be nice to her receive the updates from Xiaomi and use the GCam the same way she receives in Mi A1.

malek_anas_97 said:
7- if you rebooted successfully, you should be at TWRP splash screen
you will be greeted with a slider slide it and continue
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Hi Malek,
When you first boot to TWRP, were you asked for the decryption password? If yes, did you just format data to skip this? I was asked for the password and my screen PIN did not work. Just wondering if there is no other choice that to format data.

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chan200606 said:
Hi Malek,
When you first boot to TWRP, were you asked for the decryption password? If yes, did you just format data to skip this? I was asked for the password and my screen PIN did not work. Just wondering if there is no other choice that to format data.
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to this point i don't really understand how encryption works on this device
it's on by default i guess
so what i finally did the other day to be kinda sure of what's happening
i flashed stock rom in Mi Flash with the clean all option checked
i set up the phone for the first time without setting any fingerprint or security or anything
after that i flashed twrp
from twrp i flashed dm verity and encryption disable
get it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
(make aure to read the first post)
then formatted data
after that the booted up and i set it up normally
and then booted to twrp again to flash latest magisk
now when i check if my device is encrypted using this adb command "adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state"
i get "unencrypted"
so i guess it works? i don't know lol

malek_anas_97 said:
i flashed stock rom in Mi Flash with the clean all option checked
i set up the phone for the first time without setting any fingerprint or security or anything
after that i flashed twrp
from twrp i flashed dm verity and encryption disable
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It looks like your phone was not encrypted (or was encrypted with MIUI's default password) when you flashed TWRP, as you had clean flashed stock then set up without setting security. That you could start TWRP to flash "dm versity and encryption disable", without being asked to input a password first, shows that TWRP was able to handle the default encryption (or no encryption) of the clean MIUI install.
In my case I already have a screen PIN set up on my phone before trying to install TWRP, and this version of TWRP can't handle it. Another difference is that I have not actually flashed TWRP onto the phone but have merely booted to TWRP via fastboot. I wouldn't have thought that this would affect TWRP's ability to decrypt the DATA partition though.
In hindsight I should have just done the minimum setup after the phone was wiped by the bootloader unlocking process before installing TWRP. I guess that unless there is another version of TWRP out that can handle the screen PIN encryption, my only option is to wipe clean the phone so that I can repeat what you did. However, now that I have reinstalled everything on the phone, I am a bit reluctant to do this just to get root. I think I will wait until there is an AOSP ROM available and do the wipe/format at the time of switching. Hopefully I don't have to wait too long!

chan200606 said:
In my case I already have a screen PIN set up on my phone before trying to install TWRP, and this version of TWRP can't handle it. Another difference is that I have not actually flashed TWRP onto the phone but have merely booted to TWRP via fastboot. I wouldn't have thought that this would affect TWRP's ability to decrypt the DATA partition though.
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An update: I've now got over this encryption thing. It is indeed the screen PIN that was causing me problems. While I had tried removing the PIN and all fingerprints last time, I had powered down the phone immediately after removing the PIN and booted into fastboot mode. Today I thought I better try it one more time: after removing the PIN, reboot the phone to system first before powering it down and restarting in fastboot mode. This cycles the phone system at least once without the PIN so hopefully any traces of the PIN would really be wiped. And indeed it works - the booted TWRP (i.e. not flashed to phone) has no problems reading my phone and I could install Magisk.
So I now have stock recovery + Magisk on my Mi8 Lite, which is the minimum I wished to do to it. Maybe at a later date I would flash TWRP onto the phone as well.

i cant unlock my mi 8 lite, say user portrait scores too low or black, i activate all need, oem, usb, sync device. no work, any help?

Everything is ok for global rom.
For the language twrp asked directly at first launch for it and you don't need anymore magisk, you can install it directly from twrp. ( advance/install root ) it'll install the version 17.1 and you can update it from the app on the phone.
No problem for reboot into twrp ( volume up + power) even with fingerprint.

kax001 said:
i cant unlock my mi 8 lite, say user portrait scores too low or black, i activate all need, oem, usb, sync device. no work, any help?
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i really have no idea why this is happening to you
i searched online and it seems like you're not the only one having this

vonclutch said:
Everything is ok for global rom.
For the language twrp asked directly at first launch for it and you don't need anymore magisk, you can install it directly from twrp. ( advance/install root ) it'll install the version 17.1 and you can update it from the app on the phone.
No problem for reboot into twrp ( volume up + power) even with fingerprint.
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yeah i know there's no problem in turning the phone off then rebooting manually with the buttons
but i was talking about using "fastboot reboot recovery" command to reboot to recovery from fastboot directly
anyways glad everything worked for you friend : )

[Guide]Lenovo S5 K520: TWRP, Root and Decrypt data

Hello everyone, after struggling for a few hours I managed to finally disable force encryption in my phone (so that TWRP could backup the data partition).
I'd like to write a quick list of what I did in the form of a guide to unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP and getting root with Magisk. I'm just a user, not a developer and this guide is brief, it's not a detailed tutorial and does not include trivial steps (like how to install drivers for your OS).
Warnings: Although small, there is always the chance this bricks your phone. I take no responsibilities.
This will factory reset your phone so back up everything before you start.
My phone is Lenovo S5 (K520) Global version (see screenshot) I don't know if this will work for other firmwares.
Prerequisites:
Install Phone, ADB and Fastboot drives. You can get ADB and Fastboot binaries from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Download this archive:
http://www.mediafire.com/?4dcvzw1hdmzfn10
It contains all the files used in this guide.
Alternatively, download all the files used from their sources.
You will need an SD card or a USB flash drive with an OTG adapter.
Copy the following files to it:
A. "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip"
(Downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3817389 )
B. "Magisk-v18.0.zip"
(Downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473445 )
C. (optional) "\stock\boot.img"
(Downloaded from the global firmware @ 4pda)
If you chose to use Micro SD card, you can insert it now.
Note: I know there is a way to push these files directly to TWRP from PC through USB instead of using SD Card/Flash drive but I've never tried it.
Lets start:
1. Go to 'Settings>About phone' and tap on "Lenovo version" several times until developer options are enabled.
2. Go to 'Settings>System>Developer options' and enable "OEM unlocking" (Note: for me this option was greyed out and I had to connect to wifi and wait for a minute or two).
Optional: Enable "USB debugging" if you wish to enter fastboot via ADB.
3. Turn off the phone and press and hold 'Volume down'+'Power' buttons until you see "fastboot mode" on the phone screen (alternatively, don't turn off the phone and instead enter fastboot mode via ADB (adb.exe reboot bootloader)).
4. Connect the phone to the PC via USB and open a command prompt in the location that you installed fastboot binary to.
Type (after each command press enter):
Code:
fastboot devices
To verify that the phone is recognized. And if it is type:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Now on the phone LCD navigate to "Yes" with volume buttons and press power to select it.
Your phone will factory reset, this will take a few minutes. Let it finish.
5. Put the TWRP image in your fastboot path. I used "recovery-twrp-3.2.3-crn-seoul(v3.2.3-1).img" downloaded from this URL:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lenovo-s5-k520-twrps-t3863860
But I included 2 more files that I found (I did not try them).
6. Enter fasboot mode again and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-twrp-3.2.3-crn-seoul(v3.2.3-1).img
(Substitute "recovery-twrp-3.2.3-crn-seoul(v3.2.3-1).img" with the recovery filename of you choice)
7. If successful, disconnect the USB cable and enter Recovery mode, do not turn off or reboot the phone because upon restart the phone will revert to stock recovery (I.E. delete TWRP).
To enter Recovery mode press and hold 'Volume down'+'Power' buttons until you see "fastboot mode" and from there choose "Recovery mode" with the volume buttons and confirm with the power button.
(Alternatively, you can try holding 'Volume up'+'Power' to directly enter Recovery mode but I found it a little finicky)
8. In TWRP, swipe to allow changes. Press cancel when asked for a password to decrypt data.
If you chose to use a USB flash drive with an OTG adapter, connect it and mount it (Mount>usb-otg).
9. Go to Wipe>format data, type "yes" and confirm (if you have any data like installed apps, contacts etc., it will be deleted).
10. Go to Install and install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip".
The files will be in (/external_sd/ or /usb-otg/).
11. Install "Magisk-v18.0.zip"
Important note: If you want to keep encryption (if you don't care if TWRP can't access /data/) and just obtain root, skip steps 9 and 10.
12. Reboot to system and wait for a few minutes for the initial setup.
If for some reason boot fails (nothing happens after 10 minutes) and you can still enter TWRP (hold 'Volume up'+'Power'), then you can revert the changes by restoring the stock boot image (TWRP>Install>Install image>boot.img - put a checkmark on "boot").
If this worked for you, please tell us by replying to this thread.

Thanks a lot man. This phone is a beast in quality/price when talking about hardware. Costs a bit more than 100€ and has the same hard than others at 180-200€ at least. Bad thing is software but with TWRP and root everything is possible . Just found what project treble is, amazing possibilities. Can't beliebe nobody replied yet to yor post. Its a great guide and you show all the sources from where your downloads come. As you said in another thread its better this way so people can trust your content more:
C4lculated said:
I also wanted to root but I didn't want to run a bunch of unknown programs (from XN Logos), so I managed to install TWRP and root with magisk. I wrote a guide on how to do it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...ide-lenovo-s5-k520-twrp-root-decrypt-t3882402
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I am yet waiting for my Lenovo S5 to arrive but I will give this guide a try. I was about to follow XN logos (stupdroid) guide/software but I prefer yours. Just one question... have you checked whether the TWRP v3.2.3 (latest) from dmilz make proper working backups? Can I trust that a full backup will be loaded correctly after installing any unofficial ROM, to go back to stock if necessary? I made once the mistake of relying a TWRP and later I found out that one was ok for flashing but didn't create working backups. I asked him also the same question, but I guess you also tried yourself to make a backup and restore from it using TWRP.
Next step will be to flash an Android 8.1 or 9 GSI rom (did I already say I'm amazed by GSI/project treble roms? just found about them last days). I will update you about my luck following your guide

does anyone enable lte bands, 4 and 28?

just bought this phone, currently on shipping..
I'll first try with twrp + aosp 9 GSI

Hi man, have you upgrade to gsi
acost91 said:
Thanks a lot man. This phone is a beast in quality/price when talking about hardware. Costs a bit more than 100€ and has the same hard than others at 180-200€ at least. Bad thing is software but with TWRP and root everything is possible . Just found what project treble is, amazing possibilities. Can't beliebe nobody replied yet to yor post. Its a great guide and you show all the sources from where your downloads come. As you said in another thread its better this way so people can trust your content more:
I am yet waiting for my Lenovo S5 to arrive but I will give this guide a try. I was about to follow XN logos (stupdroid) guide/software but I prefer yours. Just one question... have you checked whether the TWRP v3.2.3 (latest) from dmilz make proper working backups? Can I trust that a full backup will be loaded correctly after installing any unofficial ROM, to go back to stock if necessary? I made once the mistake of relying a TWRP and later I found out that one was ok for flashing but didn't create working backups. I asked him also the same question, but I guess you also tried yourself to make a backup and restore from it using TWRP.
Next step will be to flash an Android 8.1 or 9 GSI rom (did I already say I'm amazed by GSI/project treble roms? just found about them last days). I will update you about my luck following your guide
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Kindly drop the procedure am hitting brick with all the method i used .????????

Stock firmware lenovo k520
I have tried your method on ROM that is based on China and also globally, and TWRP was successfully installed, and I have also tried several Rom GSI, and only AOSP Extended is successful, but with Bluetooth bugs it cannot be turned on, if others want flash files and stock firmware for k520, just let me know, thanks.

Working on S5 Pro too?
Hi! Can it work on S5 Pro too? I really want to root this device and I don't find out a way to get this happening. Thanks!

Does this work for s5 pro l58041?
Thanks

B4ph0 said:
I have tried your method on ROM that is based on China and also globally, and TWRP was successfully installed, and I have also tried several Rom GSI, and only AOSP Extended is successful, but with Bluetooth bugs it cannot be turned on, if others want flash files and stock firmware for k520, just let me know, thanks.
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Hi! Sorry for offtopic!
Could you please PM me the link on AOSP extended image which you installed. Thank you!

Hello! Did somebody managed to install GCAM to Lenovo S5? I'm trying and I can;t do this, magisk modules are not loading...

so far I've used 2 alternative rom and works fine, aosp & octopus os, especially octopus os

I need some help..
Did anyone had lenovo s5 persist.img..
I lost my persist afer flashing global rom.208st via qfil..
I check the rom has no persist.img

Please visit to https://youtu.be/wbpV59kutJM for tutorial flash and upgrade Lenovo S5 in YouTube

hello guys, i always get into download mode,after press reboot system (twrp), any solution for my problem ?

has anyone achieved unlocking bands in this phone?

Please port miui 11 9.10.30 mi-room pie 9.0 redmi note 4x SD625 to lenovo S5.
https://megaroms.net/miui-11-9-10-30-stable-port-for-redmi-note-4-4x/
https://sourceforge.net/projects/miui-ports.whats-new.p/files/mido/miroom/

After unlocking bootloader, is there anyway to remove the hideous "software can't check for corruption" warning? Thanks.
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Suryo75 said:
hello guys, i always get into download mode,after press reboot system (twrp), any solution for my problem ?
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This means no rom is installed in your phone. Either you accidentally wipe system in twrp, or the rom is corrupted.
Download the deodexed stock rom below and flash with twrp. Should fix your problem.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13tRqo5eSpRiVJwKiA-iSj2GyIF353ATQ

jychung93 said:
After unlocking bootloader, is there anyway to remove the hideous "software can't check for corruption" warning? Thanks.
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This means no rom is installed in your phone. Either you accidentally wipe system in twrp, or the rom is corrupted.
Download the deodexed stock rom below and flash with twrp. Should fix your problem.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13tRqo5eSpRiVJwKiA-iSj2GyIF353ATQ
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thank you i'll try

Could you plz make tutorial about getting back to stock unroot...thx

Twrp gone
Hello sir thank you for this wonderful tutorial,
But I have a problem , after booting to TWRP , then boot to system after that when I try to go back to recovery mode TWRP , twrp is gone , stock recovery back

Stuck at boot screen after trying to restart my device, don't want to lose data

Hey there, so I was playing a game PubG in which in the middle of a match the screen got stuck. I waited for 10 mins for it to go back and tried locking the screen with power button but nothing happened. When I long pressed it closed for a second then restarted and got stuck on bootscreen with only mi logo and no animation. Now it isn't switching off it gets rebooted to the same screen again. Only fastboot is opening. I don't want to lose my personal data there photos, videos that includes all my college life. If I try to flash it I think I will lose all data. Also I didnt backup all the data on mi cloud or anywhere. Please help me.
Also in flashing if I select the option 'save user data' will my data be saved?

same issue
same issue
happened to me just now
should be common software/update issue

Is your bootloader unlocked?
If you only want to back up your music, photos,videos,documents etc. , flash twrp recovery then boot into it (power+vol up about 11s). Connect your phone to PC. Then copy all data you need to save. Then reboot to fastboot and do a clean flash (clean all).
If you either want to back up the application data, do the previous operation without flashing first, and then do a "dirty" flash (save user data). At this time, your phone should be able to boot, use the BACKUP app to back up all your application data and copy it to your computer. The backup file seems to be stored in /storage/emulated/ 0/MIUI/backup, I don't remember it well.
After backing up all data you needed to save, you'd better do a clean flash using fastboot method. Make sure you choose "clean all".

Yuki1001 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If you only want to back up your music, photos,videos,documents etc. , flash twrp recovery then boot into it (power+vol up about 11s). Connect your phone to PC. Then copy all data you need to save. Then reboot to fastboot and do a clean flash (clean all).
If you either want to back up the application data, do the previous operation without flashing first, and then do a "dirty" flash (save user data). At this time, your phone should be able to boot, use the BACKUP app to back up all your application data and copy it to your computer. The backup file seems to be stored in /storage/emulated/ 0/MIUI/backup, I don't remember it well.
After backing up all data you needed to save, you'd better do a clean flash using fastboot method. Make sure you choose "clean all".
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Thanks for replyling. I think my bootloader is not unlocked. Also power+vol up is not working, only power+vol down is working. Can I flash twrp with bootloader locked?

Arun pm said:
same issue
happened to me just now
should be common software/update issue
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So what did you do? Please tell me the method if you were able to solve it.

Re: Prakharpathak
I'm sorry because I can't save a phone that have a locked bootloader. If you wish to try Qualcomm QDLoader9008, maybe it will not work. Xiaomi has locked the 9008 port for their phones. Unless you have an authorized Mi account to get the verify token and send the authentitation tag to your phone, or the phone will reject all flashing commands. QPST is not working. The only difference is that the bootloader can be unlocked, but the 9008 requires authorization every time.
If you want to try the force unlock bootloader tool, once the force unlock is successful, you will lose all your data. Unless you can erase the recovery partition before the bootloader send a wipe command to Mi-recovery. In other words, if the recovery partition is erased or the recovery is not stock recovery (like twrp, etc) , unlocking the bootoader will not lose any data. Twrp does not accept the wipe command from the bootloader.
[edit]Now we have working firehose programmer could be used. Use QFIL to dump your userdata.

Yuki1001 said:
Re: Prakharpathak
I'm sorry because I can't save a phone that have a locked bootloader. If you wish to try Qualcomm QDLoader9008, maybe it will not work. Xiaomi has locked the 9008 port for their phones. Unless you have an authorized Mi account to get the verify token and send the authentitation tag to your phone, or the phone will reject all flashing commands. QPST is not working. The only difference is that the bootloader can be unlocked, but the 9008 requires authorization every time.
If you want to try the force unlock bootloader tool, once the force unlock is successful, you will lose all your data. Unless you can erase the recovery partition before the bootloader send a wipe command to Mi-recovery. In other words, if the recovery partition is erased or the recovery is not stock recovery (like twrp, etc) , unlocking the bootoader will not lose any data. Twrp does not accept the wipe command from the bootloader.
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my bootloader is locked but i am ready to lose all my data , can you please tell me how can i boot my device

Re: @jagannath287
If this is also useful for you @Prakharpathak , you can also try.
If you are ready to lose all your data, you can try to use Mi PC Suite. Offical link of MI PC SUITE:
http://pcsuite.mi.com
You must be able to boot into Mi-Recovery, otherwise my solution will not help you.
Download the recovery ROM for your phone. Note that you can't upgrade or downgrade the OS version using this method.
After downloading and installing the Mi PC Assistant application on your computer, run it and login to your MI account. Then select FLASH ROM section and connect your device to your PC. Make sure your device is booted into Mi-recovery and selected “Connect with MiAssistant”.
Warning: you can't downgrade/change ROM region (you can only install the same area version to your phone, like MI-MI, RU-RU, EEA-EEA, etc) using this method.
Make a full wipe for your phone and select the RECOVERY ROM package: fast update and agree with full wipe. Then wait for the data erasing is fully done. After you see “Checking zip file update” and if all ok, the flashing progress will start and you will see the flashing is in progress. At last, you will see the window with successfully flashing. In theory, the phone will reboot to system automatically. The first start will take about 10 minutes. Be patient and wait the welcome screen.
There is another MI PC SUITE version that I found and I attach with my post. There is also a XiaomiADB flashing program.
Alternative method:
Download the adb driver and install it on your computer. Use the XiaomiADB full-auto flash program to flash your phone.
Select “Connect with MIAssistant” in the recovery and connect the phone to PC.
Make sure the recovery ROM zip file and XiaomiADB flashing program that in same folder. For start flashing just HOLD zip ROM AND DRUG IT TO THE XiaomiADB. After this command your DATA will be reset! You lost all files and Settings on your device.
At last, I suggest you to unlock the bootloader for your phone as soon as possible and flash your phone using MiFlash in fastboot mode in order to avoid facing mysterious bugs. A phone that have an unlocked bootloader is easy to save (unbrick) or backup all data from the phone without booting into system.
Attachment:
1.XiaomiADB:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BIlCd5wFFFlU2ObIQ-AtBNp3jlSj_5L1
2.MI PC SUITE 4.0 Beta:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_QoNlQFVj7lPo5iqM8jdrNmRwPztHQbV
If you find it useful, please click thanks.

I have an unlocked bootloader with latest stock rom
Stuck at MI logo
>No stock recovery loading
>Unfortunately the usb debugging is off (Automatically by MI security app :crying
>Tried Mi flash, Fastboot, Qualcomm Qflash with test point connection
>Is there anything left to try
Thanks

Re: @Arun pm
Xiaomi has locked the 9008 port for their devices.
Can you flash and boot into TWRP recovery?
Can your phone boots into fastboot?
Did you try to flash every partition manually?
Did you try to flash the oldest version--V9.5.19?
More information needed. It can save time and guesswork.

Yuki1001 said:
Re: @Arun pm
Thanks for the reply bro
Xiaomi has locked the 9008 port for their devices.
Can you flash and boot into TWRP recovery?
>> tried failed; stuck at the twrp logo(tried multiple versions and built)
Can your phone boots into fastboot? :
>>yes, but cant flash, permission error (usb debugging is off)
Did you try to flash every partition manually?
>>yes, even tried it with qualcomm tools but failed
Did you try to flash the oldest version--V9.5.19?
>>yes : same
More information needed. It can save time and guesswork.
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Thanks for the reply bro
Xiaomi has locked the 9008 port for their devices.
Can you flash and boot into TWRP recovery?
>> tried failed; stuck at the twrp logo(tried multiple versions and built)
Can your phone boots into fastboot? :
>>yes, but cant flash, permission error (usb debugging is off)
Did you try to flash every partition manually?
>>yes, even tried it with qualcomm tools but failed
Did you try to flash the oldest version--V9.5.19?
>>yes : same
More information needed. It can save time and guesswork.

Re: @Arun pm
You'd better create a new thread otherwise we will disturb the original author of this thread (Prakharpathak).
Did you mean the returned message from your phone is like this:
Sending "recovery"...
OKAY. Total time: 4.016s
Writing "recovery"...
FAILED<remote: Permission Error>
finished. Total time: 4.016s
In theory, the fastboot won't return this message and the USB debugging switch has no relation with fastboot flashing.
All partitions can't be flashed and return the "permission error" message?
Can you take a photo of the flashing error message?
[edit] Now we have working programmer and you could do all you want via EDL.

Yuki1001 said:
Re: @Arun pm
You'd better create a new thread otherwise we will disturb the original author of this thread (Prakharpathak).
Did you mean the returned message from your phone is like this:
Sending "recovery"...
OKAY. Total time: 4.016s
Writing "recovery"...
FAILED<remote: Permission Error>
finished. Total time: 4.016s
In theory, the fastboot won't return this message and the USB debugging switch has no relation with fastboot flashing.
All partitions can't be flashed and return the "permission error" message?
Can you take a photo of the flashing error message?
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I am currently facing a similar situation.
My device redmi note 5 pro was running on miui 11 and suddenly its screen froze and then it got restarted and stuck at mi logo. It has locked bootloader and I can't access the stock recovery but I can access fastboot mode. I tried flashing different miui versions with different flash tools and everytime the process starts then after 9 seconds I get the error "ack count doesn't match". I tried flashing with edl point method as well and with a patched firehose file to bypass mi authentication but still got the same error. Can you please help me? I searched around the net and I can't find anything related to this particular error I am getting. I would really appreciate if you can help.

oh god same issue its not booting, checked with service centre not able to update software, one of the mobile shop guy told that mobile mother board working fine but unable to locate software so that it can boot, now i am blank and helpless can you guys help me out please.. if people in chennai here let me know guys.. its been 5 th day without my mobile...

Hi,
I got similar issue. I had installed GFX tool for cod on redmi note 5 pro and got hang on call of duty mobile. After long press power button, got stuck at mi boot logo. Only able to do connect phone in fastboot to PC. Anybody found solution? I want to back up all data excluding apps. Kindly suggest working solutions.

Deep3004 said:
Hi,
I got similar issue. I had installed GFX tool for cod on redmi note 5 pro and got hang on call of duty mobile. After long press power button, got stuck at mi boot logo. Only able to do connect phone in fastboot to PC. Anybody found solution? I want to back up all data excluding apps. Kindly suggest working solutions.
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Flash orangefox recovery, then boot to recovery and there you can disable all the apps you want

kadyt said:
Flash orangefox recovery, then boot to recovery and there you can disable all the apps you want
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Thanks for reply.
I tried to flash orange fox recovery but bootloader is locked and no fastboot commands working. I have tried mi unlock flash tool to unlock bootloader but error is comming "couldn't unlock more devices by this account this month" on official tool and on unofficial tool error is "current account is not bounded to this device". I cannot add device to this account since phone is into bootloop and wanted to save data. Is there any way to unlock bootloader and get access to storage data?

Deep3004 said:
Thanks for reply.
I tried to flash orange fox recovery but bootloader is locked and no fastboot commands working. I have tried mi unlock flash tool to unlock bootloader but error is comming "couldn't unlock more devices by this account this month" on official tool and on unofficial tool error is "current account is not bounded to this device". I cannot add device to this account since phone is into bootloop and wanted to save data. Is there any way to unlock bootloader and get access to storage data?
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Sorry I took for granted that you had the bootloader unlocked. Then I don't know. Hope someone else can help you
Anyway, if somehow you could unlock the bootloader now, as far as I know, you will lose your data when doing it

any development in the above event i am in the same stage

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro bootlop (no fastboot)

I tried to root my phone and added magisk zip and apk in the internal storage, then rebooted but TWRP didn't showed up like in the tutorials. I could enter fastboot and could actually open the phone before I flash twrp by one click something. Then it turned into a bootloop. But I could enter the fastboot before I flash "begonia_eea_global_images_V10.4.5.0.PGGEUXM_20191007.0000.00_9.0_eea" by MiFlash but I chose to save user data. Then I came up with an error:Not catch checkpoint (\$fastboot -s.*lock). Now it is in a bootloop and I cannot open fastboot again. The account is unlocked already, and MiFlash sees the device when I click service help in recovery mode and connect it via USB. Is there a way to recover my data in it? Please help me, I had at least 50 GB of pictures that I didn't backup I saw someone says he could upload twrp using LWUP, then got all the data to PC somehow, but I don't really have any knowledge of it and I actually didn't know how to do that. I am just a regular user. If there is a way please share with me. At least I want to open my phone without a root.

Why do developers keep writing all those advices : "backup your data beforehand"? People seem unable to read it. Hate to say it, but this should be your lesson. That error is normal, the mi flash program shows that error because you didn't lock the bootloader again.

AmmarNaN said:
I tried to root my phone and added magisk zip and apk in the internal storage, then rebooted but TWRP didn't showed up like in the tutorials. I could enter fastboot and could actually open the phone before I flash twrp by one click something. Then it turned into a bootloop. But I could enter the fastboot before I flash "begonia_eea_global_images_V10.4.5.0.PGGEUXM_20191007.0000.00_9.0_eea" by MiFlash but I chose to save user data. Then I came up with an error:Not catch checkpoint (\$fastboot -s.*lock). Now it is in a bootloop and I cannot open fastboot again. The account is unlocked already, and MiFlash sees the device when I click service help in recovery mode and connect it via USB. Is there a way to recover my data in it? Please help me, I had at least 50 GB of pictures that I didn't backup I saw someone says he could upload twrp using LWUP, then got all the data to PC somehow, but I don't really have any knowledge of it and I actually didn't know how to do that. I am just a regular user. If there is a way please share with me. At least I want to open my phone without a root.
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I dont know what to say man. Next time just follow guide or youtube guide.
Now you can try flash any Miui version which have twrp decryption support and try to back up things you want.
You can try flash twrp suitable with your version now to check if you can backup or not

Can I just flash twrp? But how? I don't even know how to do it I just followed mi video on youtube

AmmarNaN said:
Can I just flash twrp? But how? I don't even know how to do it I just followed mi video on youtube
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For Miui 12.0.x or Miui 12.5.x just search youtube:
Twrp miui 12.0 begonia (and find video about miui 12, not 12.5)
Twrp miui 12.5 begonia
For older miui version i didn't test myself so i won't send here. You can try flash these type of version and twrp to check and hope it not encryption error.

Kirasu2080 said:
For Miui 12.0.x or Miui 12.5.x just search youtube:
Twrp miui 12.0 begonia (and find video about miui 12, not 12.5)
Twrp miui 12.5 begonia
For older miui version i didn't test myself so i won't send here. You can try flash these type of version and twrp to check and hope it not encryption error.
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It doesn't show fastboot all the tutorials enters fastboot then continues. How to make it without fastboot mode do you have any idea? I guess on Xiaomi we need to authorize something which service takes a payment for entering the account.

AmmarNaN said:
It doesn't show fastboot all the tutorials enters fastboot then continues. How to make it without fastboot mode do you have any idea? I guess on Xiaomi we need to authorize something which service takes a payment for entering the account.
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Hold power + volume down until it turn off and come to fastboot mode