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Any one knows how to re-lock the bootloader of one plus 3???
And
How to remove that screen on boot up after unlocking one plus three??? :/
If you read the screen properly ull see the instructions on the screen itself do everything the same way you unlock the bootloader just instead of oem bootloader unlock type oem bootloader lock ...but make sure you're on stock rom and recovery
zubinvig said:
If you read the screen properly ull see the instructions on the screen itself do everything the same way you unlock the bootloader just instead of oem bootloader unlock type oem bootloader lock ...but make sure you're on stock rom and recovery
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But then My root access will be wiped??
I want root access and dont want than annoying screen
two questions different answer but I would bet if there is a way to remove nag screen a google search would find it. Keep searching threads
there is no reason to re-lock bootloader, its still under warranty through Oneplus even with unlocked bootloader. but if u really want to
1. fastboot flash stock recovery (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) (make sure u download the file, its somewhere here on the forums
2. reboot and then reboot to fastboot (fastboot oem lock) (i have never re locked a bootloader so i am not sure if it will rewipe ur device again like unlocking it does)
3. boot to OS and get developer options again and uncheck OEM Unlock (do this last)
i would not recommend re locking since it wont void warranty and seemed like a lot people screwed up their devices relocking it, but they also unchecked the oem unlock before flashing stock recovery, also i am not sure if step 2 is needed, i would just make sure u flash stock recovery 1st before doing anything
HELP
I try to relock the bootloader but in this momento my oneplus 3 is blocked...I cant update with the stock rom...please some help!!! :crying:
zubinvig said:
If you read the screen properly ull see the instructions on the screen itself do everything the same way you unlock the bootloader just instead of oem bootloader unlock type oem bootloader lock ...but make sure you're on stock rom and recovery
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What happens if i follow same steps with installed FREEDOM OS on my oneplus 3. You said make sure you are in stock OS.
Once i have unlocked the phn my device doesn't get recognised by the pc when i use command" fastboot devices".. Now, i'm unable to flash twrp, plz solve my issue.!!!
Arun Ammineni said:
What happens if i follow same steps with installed FREEDOM OS on my oneplus 3. You said make sure you are in stock OS.
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ecarchi said:
I try to relock the bootloader but in this momento my oneplus 3 is blocked...I cant update with the stock rom...please some help!!! :crying:
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What part of be on stock OS is so hard to understand?
If you're not absolutely stock when relocking, you will brick your device.
Then good luck trying to enable OEM Unlocking when not being able to boot.
As someone who messes with their phone, relocking your bootloader is one of the worst possible things you can do.
If not done correctly, it WILL brick your device.
If you want to go back to stock, then surely do, there is absolutely no need to relock your boot loader unless you're selling your device to someone or if you're looking to pass SafetyNet for Android Pay or something.
Also, you cannot have the cake as well as eat it. You need to have an unlocked boot loader for root, exposed, etc. There is no way around this.
Phones previously had to be reverse engineered and exploited to gain root access, now OEMs freely allow unlocking.
kgs1992 said:
What part of be on stock OS is so hard to understand?
If you're not absolutely stock when relocking, you will brick your device.
Then good luck trying to enable OEM Unlocking when not being able to boot.
As someone who messes with their phone, relocking your bootloader is one of the worst possible things you can do.
If not done correctly, it WILL brick your device.
If you want to go back to stock, then surely do, there is absolutely no need to relock your boot loader unless you're selling your device to someone or if you're looking to pass SafetyNet for Android Pay or something.
Also, you cannot have the cake as well as eat it. You need to have an unlocked boot loader for root, exposed, etc. There is no way around this.
Phones previously had to be reverse engineered and exploited to gain root access, now OEMs freely allow unlocking.
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I hope you can read this. I'm not a noob and I am looking to relock my bootloader because I am going to sell it. The person wants it fully stock so I need to relock the bootloader in order to regain access to official Ota updates.
I need to be on complete stock (stock recovery and rom) right? Would you please kindly point me to where I need to go to download the stock Rom and recovery. There's some TWRP flashable OTA zips on Oneplus forums that restore stock Rom and recovery but I want to be sure that that is enough and that I don't end up bricking my device for something as stupid as this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
Arthurvben said:
I hope you can read this. I'm not a noob and I am looking to relock my bootloader because I am going to sell it. The person wants it fully stock so I need to relock the bootloader in order to regain access to official Ota updates.
I need to be on complete stock (stock recovery and rom) right? Would you please kindly point me to where I need to go to download the stock Rom and recovery. There's some TWRP flashable OTA zips on Oneplus forums that restore stock Rom and recovery but I want to be sure that that is enough and that I don't end up bricking my device for something as stupid as this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
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Fash 3.2.4 FW from here.
Follow all instructions from here (except I would suggest sideloading the StockROM before relocking).
Arthurvben said:
I hope you can read this. I'm not a noob and I am looking to relock my bootloader because I am going to sell it. The person wants it fully stock so I need to relock the bootloader in order to regain access to official Ota updates.
I need to be on complete stock (stock recovery and rom) right? Would you please kindly point me to where I need to go to download the stock Rom and recovery. There's some TWRP flashable OTA zips on Oneplus forums that restore stock Rom and recovery but I want to be sure that that is enough and that I don't end up bricking my device for something as stupid as this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
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I followed the same guide posted on OnePlus Forum to re-lock my bootloader. Just follow them, it works.
Here is that link from OnePlus forum.
1. I restored my stock rom backup from TWRP
2. Flashed Stock recovery
3. fastboot oem lock
4. Sideload stock ROM
Done.
I unlocked because stock ROM I felt was much stabler and hassle free. Have rooted and played with custom ROMs enough in my Nexus 5 days. Just too much stress and can end up with non-working features. Might root again in future if I find something compelling in custom ROM.
batmobile_bang said:
I followed the same guide posted on OnePlus Forum to re-lock my bootloader. Just follow them, it works.
Here is that link from OnePlus forum.
1. I restored my stock rom backup from TWRP
2. Flashed Stock recovery
3. fastboot oem lock
4. Sideload stock ROM
Done.
I unlocked because stock ROM I felt was much stabler and hassle free. Have rooted and played with custom ROMs enough in my Nexus 5 days. Just too much stress and can end up with non-working features. Might root again in future if I find something compelling in custom ROM.
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If you unlock bootloader and root device. Do you still get OTA updates if you stay on stock ROM?
borijess said:
If you unlock bootloader and root device. Do you still get OTA updates if you stay on stock ROM?
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If you unlock device, you will still be able to apply OTA. If you rooted by modifying the /system partition, OTA will fail, but if thou rooted using systemless method, you can apply OTA.
Iam on stock OOS 4.0.3 and i was plagued by the same error
--adb sideload the complete rom (with locked bootloader)-- method worked for me.
Previously i had unlocked bootloader and was on freedom OOS 2.3 with TWRP and then i realized that stock updates are better.
So i installed stock recovery and and tried to flash Stock Firmware 4.0.3 through sideload command and it failed.
then i installed TWRP and then installed stock OOS 4.0.3 and it installed fine but with some error.
Then i installed stock recovery
So i rebooted it and after long time it was installed but then i started getting dm_verity error and also i was frustated with unlocked bootloader message.
So i locked my boot loader first from fastboot oem lock and then sideloaded the stock 4.0.3 again and it really worked.
So now i am on stock rom and stock recovery and no more dm_verity error or unlocked bootloader msg to wait for 5 secs...
Now iam really loving my Oneplus 3..
Hey guys.
I have installed 6.10.13 MIUI 8.1. When i bought my mi5s phone they installed me that rom and told me that my bootloader is unlocked.
So my question is for someone to write me steps of installing lastest version of european rom. And i didnt find any rooting guide so I would be grateful if someone write me that.
Thanks in advance.
Rooting
You don't have to root the phone to flash custom ROM but be sure that bootloader is unlocked. Boot to fastboot and check: fastboot oem device-info. I have never used Roms from Xiaomi.eu because in general their rooms are Chinese weekly -chinese AP's + more system languages. English is fine for me.
There is a installation guide on site: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/
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You don't have to root the phone to flash custom ROM but be sure that bootloader is unlocked. Boot to fastboot and check: fastboot oem device-info. I have never used Roms from Xiaomi.eu because in general their rooms are Chinese weekly -chinese AP's + more system languages. English is fine for me.
There is a installation guide on site: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/
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Thanks for advice. What rom are you using then?
Tomislav995 said:
Thanks for advice. What rom are you using then?
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Well, it is a ROM from reseller a modified Chinese I guess. Version 8.0.10.0.0. As everything works fine I will keep it as long as some better alternative comes. I have been reading about the others who switched to original Chinese but afterwards regretted they did it. If I were you, before you try some other ROM, I would flash custom recovery TWRP and save/backup current ROM you have now, just in case.
The other option is to flash original Chinese developer ROM and then root the phone and finally get rid of Chinese thrash.
Best luck!
zmajdk said:
Well, it is a ROM from reseller a modified Chinese I guess. Version 8.0.10.0.0. As everything works fine I will keep it as long as some better alternative comes. I have been reading about the others who switched to original Chinese but afterwards regretted they did it. If I were you, before you try some other ROM, I would flash custom recovery TWRP and save/backup current ROM you have now, just in case.
The other option is to flash original Chinese developer ROM and then root the phone and finally get rid of Chinese thrash.
Best luck!
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OK. Thanks.
I just realized that they installed me twrp recovery 3.0.2 . Also checked that I have unlocked bootloader .
If I install that weekly rom, what will happen with my data?(will i lose data or it just wipe system and put newer version)
So my last question is how to root mi5s.
I saw in twrp that there is SuperSu option, is this one of ways to root phone?
I prefer eu rom have more optimization just download rom on your phone boot in twrp volume up and power install rom and after that wipe cash data is untouched. Reboot system phone will need some time to boot because it build cash and after that it start to optimize installed applications. It's really simple.
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For root install latest super su in twrp...
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Thanks for answer.
But I want to be sure, Should i install su from twrp or I need to download and put zip in phone and then install?
Sry for being annoying and asking probably stupid question but I dont want to brick my device already hahah.
One more stupid question, I install SU after rom install?
Ok
Always make back up in twrp in case something happen..
I didn't root my phone but i root all phones that i have before.
So install rom first in twrp than flash super su in twrp all zips need to be on phone. I download everything that i need on phone directly...
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Hi,
With the new version of Magisk v14.0, it seems that neither root neither custom recovery are necessary!
So if I just unlock the bootloader and install Magisk, my device should reveice the OTA right?
Anyone tried and succeeded?
I'm currently using PureNexus, but i'd prefer to go back on stock with OTA. (and edit /etc/host with magisk)
Thanks
You should install stock recovery if you want to get OTA . If you're rooted, you will lose root and need to flash Magisk again (with nexus root toolkit).
Locked or unlocked bootloader, it not affect the updating process. The custom recovery will not flash OTAs . Flash fire is the solution if you have custom recovery . Bootloader and radio can only flash with fastboot. But lately with the latest updates on flash fire, it reboot and screen stay black and need to perform force reboot.
What I wanted to do:
1 - Factory reset (I received my 5x yesterday, no data to backup)
2 - Revert to stock (stock rom + stock recovery)
3 - Install Magisk Manager
4 - Patch stock boot image in Magisk Manager
5 - Flash the patched boot image
After these few steps, I should have a stock rom with magisk.
When OTA is available, I have to restore stock boot image, then apply the OTA, and finally perform steps 3 to 5 right?
mika91 said:
What I wanted to do:
1 - Factory reset (I received my 5x yesterday, no data to backup)
2 - Revert to stock (stock rom + stock recovery)
3 - Install Magisk Manager
4 - Patch stock boot image in Magisk Manager
5 - Flash the patched boot image
After these few steps, I should have a stock rom with magisk.
When OTA is available, I have to restore stock boot image, then apply the OTA, and finally perform steps 3 to 5 right?
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I find this easier/faster:
1. stock rom + stock recovery
2. "fastboot boot twrp.img" (boots TWRP without flashing it)
3. install magisk from TWRP
When OTA cames in, I just apply it and then repeat steps 2 and 3
_mysiak_ said:
I find this easier/faster:
1. stock rom + stock recovery
2. "fastboot boot twrp.img" (boots TWRP without flashing it)
3. install magisk from TWRP
When OTA cames in, I just apply it and then repeat steps 2 and 3
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Ok, thanks for the tips.
It's easier sure, but it works only if you have a computer near to you
mika91 said:
Ok, thanks for the tips.
It's easier sure, but it works only if you have a computer near to you
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Well, unless I missed something, in your steps you need computer to flash patched boot.img as well.. You have to have a stock recovery for OTA, you can't flash it via TWRP.
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Well, unless I missed something, in your steps you need computer to flash patched boot.img as well..
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oups, you're right!
so definitively you're method is the way I'll go
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_mysiak_ said:
I find this easier/faster:
1. stock rom + stock recovery
2. "fastboot boot twrp.img" (boots TWRP without flashing it)
3. install magisk from TWRP
When OTA cames in, I just apply it and then repeat steps 2 and 3
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How did you suceed to boot twrp with locked bootloader? I'm trying to make as you wrote, but when I try it fails:
downloading 'boot . img'...
OKAY [ 0.429s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)
I neither want to unlock my bootloader.
You can't use fastboot commands with locked bootloader, the only way is to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking bootloader on Nexus 5x is also a "safety" preparation for a future HW bootloop, you might be able to use one of the existing (temporary) fixes to boot the phone with problematic CPU cores disabled.
nigga99 said:
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How did you suceed to boot twrp with locked bootloader? I'm trying to make as you wrote, but when I try it fails:
downloading 'boot . img'...
OKAY [ 0.429s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)
I neither want to unlock my bootloader.
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_mysiak_ said:
You can't use fastboot commands with locked bootloader, the only way is to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking bootloader on Nexus 5x is also a "safety" preparation for a future HW bootloop, you might be able to use one of the existing (temporary) fixes to boot the phone with problematic CPU cores disabled.
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Thank you much. So I'll unlock the bootloader then, I didn't know that it is possible to OTA with unlocked bootloader..
nigga99 said:
Thank you much. So I'll unlock the bootloader then, I didn't know that it is possible to OTA with unlocked bootloader..
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As long as you keep stock recovery and unmodified system, you can apply OTA. It doesn't check bootloader status or systemless modifications (Magisk, Supersu,..). Just please keep in mind that bootloader unlocking will wipe all your data.
Here is a guide how to install the OTA without computer and keep magisk:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
mika91 said:
Hi,
With the new version of Magisk v14.0, it seems that neither root neither custom recovery are necessary!
So if I just unlock the bootloader and install Magisk, my device should reveice the OTA right?
Anyone tried and succeeded?
I'm currently using PureNexus, but i'd prefer to go back on stock with OTA. (and edit /etc/host with magisk)
Thanks
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Dear Sir,
I have nexus 5x and it has bootloop issue. " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyebEZMwVsQ " With the help of this video i repaired my phone. Thanks for one who created the Patched boot image.
I am not able to install any custom Kernel to my phone, if i install it wont boot up. Then i need to repatch the Patched boot image. Is there any soluction for this? I got any update to 8.1.0. Is it possible to update without any problem?
tomsonmathewv said:
Dear Sir,
I have nexus 5x and it has bootloop issue. " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyebEZMwVsQ " With the help of this video i repaired my phone. Thanks for one who created the Patched boot image.
I am not able to install any custom Kernel to my phone, if i install it wont boot up. Then i need to repatch the Patched boot image. Is there any soluction for this? I got any update to 8.1.0. Is it possible to update without any problem?
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You're asking in a dead and wrong thread. However, this post has everything you need. You can also check out https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/nexus-5x-bootloop-death-blod-andorid-t3683926.
Hi
I have new MI MAX 3 6GB/128GB with fake rom and unlocked bootloader, what is the best way with rom ??? Sould i install Global stable or xiaomi.eu ?? maybe other one ??
I think this thread will be useful for new users, please answer and link it with some tutorial, will help a lot
Thanks !
i hope i will help me and other confused users
Sry for bad english
EDIT:I'm looking on web and forum and there is way to brick phone while doing rom change, how to protect against it?
GUIDE to go from BUGGY VENDOR ROM with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER to 8.8.9 XIAOMI.EU:
Download 8.8.9 xiaomi.eu from one of these 3 links: 1) https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=280379 2) https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...s/files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/8.8.9/ 3) http://miui.dedyk.gq/8.8.9/xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMAX3_8.8.9_v10-8.1.zip
1) Flash China Beta 8.8.9 with Mi Flash Tool using the option "Clean All" (DO NOT choose 'Clean All and Lock'). Links and instructions below:
a) China Beta 8.8.9: bigota.d.miui.com/8.8.9/nitrogen_images_8.8.9_20180809.0000.00_8.1_cn_7bfe310762.tgz
b) Mi Flash Tool:
1b) download link: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/download/xiaomi-flash-tool-20180528
2b) instructions on how to use: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/tutorial/use-xiaomi-flash-tool
3) Let your China rom boot up, then login to your Mi Account (if you haven't made one yet, make it here: https://global.account.xiaomi.com/pass/register
4) Once logged in, go to Settings>Additional Settings>Developer Options>Turn ON USB Debugging, Install via USB, and USB Debugging (Security Settings).
5) Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790. Extract it to your desktop so you can use it from there easily and rename the folder to ADB.
6) Download TWRP Recovery: https://eu.dl.twrp.me/nitrogen/twrp-3.2.3-0-nitrogen.img.html. Rename it to recovery.img and place it in your ADB folder.
7) Open cmd (Windows Command Processor/command prompt) within ADB folder or navigate there directly by opening cmd and enter the following steps: cd C:\Users\WhateverYourUsernameIs\Desktop\ADB (this puts you in the ADB folder).
8) Turn your phone off. Boot your phone back into FASTBOOT MODE (press and hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER for 6-8 seconds), then plug it into your computer. In cmd, enter the following:
fastboot format userdata, then flash TWRP using the following commands: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, then boot to recovery using the following commands: fastboot boot recovery.img
9) Changing file system from ext4 to f2fs is NOT NECESSARY, but I included it in case you run into errors, so skip to the WIPE portion of this section: In TWRP, change your file system from ext4 to f2fs: Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Data > Repair or Change File System > Change File System > F2FS. Then go back (back button at the bottom) and mount all your partitions: Mount>Check All Partions. Then go back, select WIPE>Advanced Wipe> select Data, Dalvik Cache and Internal Storage (System should NOT be wiped).
10): Transfer 8.8.9 xiaomi.eu rom from your pc to phone's internal storage and install in TWRP: INSTALL>Zip>Select 8.8.9 xiaomi.eu rom>Flash it.
11) REBOOT. The phone should boot without issue and your bootloader should stay unlocked.
12) Enable VoLTE: Once everything is set up, go to dialer and enter the following: *#*#86583#*#*
IF YOU WANT ROOT:
1) Download Magisk 17.1 Stable: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v17.1/Magisk-v17.1.zip
2) Reboot to Recovery : Turn off phone, press and hold VOLUME UP + POWER for 6-8 seconds until you see the phone boot into TWRP. Select INSTALL>Zip>Magisk-v17.1.zip>Flash it and reboot.
Thanks and credit to: @omer919 and @martin.burgas - I used some of your install ideas to help everyone :highfive:.
If you have any further questions, just ask.
Thanks, i will wait Phone have unlocked bootloader but probably unofficial.... What to do with it??? is there now any way to unlock it by official way ??? Is there any difference between official and unofficial unlocked bootloader ?
Fifciak said:
Is there any difference between official and unofficial unlocked bootloader ?
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If you are planning to flash the official global stable, the bootloader can get automatically relocked on the future OTA updates and brick your phone.
There is no problem with unofficial unlocked bootloader if you are planning to flash the official chinese or custom roms like xiaomi.eu
panospc said:
If you are planning to flash the official global stable, the bootloader can get automatically relocked on the future OTA updates and brick your phone.
There is no problem with unofficial unlocked bootloader if you are planning to flash the official chinese or custom roms like xiaomi.eu
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I read that xiaomi.eu is better than official global stable, am I right ??? So there is no reason to official unlock but is It a hard way to unlock it officialy ???
Fifciak said:
I read that xiaomi.eu is better than official global stable, am I right ??? So there is no reason to official unlock but is It a hard way to unlock it officialy ???
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To unlock it officially, you must flash the chinese rom with MiFlash and relock the bootloader, then apply for unlock (you must wait 1-2 months to get the unlock permission)
Fifciak said:
I read that xiaomi.eu is better than official global stable, am I right ??? So there is no reason to official unlock but is It a hard way to unlock it officialy ???
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Yes it is. I'm almost done. Stay patient. It will help you and everyone.
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Ok, it's complete. Happy flashing!
omg so long time.... i think better all way to use xiaomi.eu, better rom, no waiting, OTA update.
EDIT: I think opasha make great job, that will be usefull for everyone !!!!
Fifciak said:
omg so long time.... i think better all way to use xiaomi.eu, better rom, no waiting, OTA update.
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:highfive:
Edit: I posted this guide in the guides section to make it easier for everyone to find and access.
one more time, great job, thanks mate !!
Fifciak said:
one more time, great job, thanks mate !!
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You're very welcome, happy to help, buddy :victory:.
Edit: I added step 12 to enable VoLTE if you want it.
I have a question - I'm also about to receive my new 6gb/128gb MiMax 3.
It will probably arrive with 9.6.4 or 9.6.6 and I want to switch to .eu ROM so I will be using this guide.
But I have some questions:
1. Does .eu update the firmware in correlation with China Dev firmware updates since it is based on it?
2. If it does it there any chance of it becoming affected by the whole ARB situation?
3. I will want to root and use cam2api for better camera. Do the .eu OTA updates unroot the phone once installed requiring to re-root every time?
4. Is there anything else I should be aware of if using the .eu ROM?
Many thanks and sorry for being a noob - long time since I've last used non-vendor ROMs...
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and another thing - the bootloader will be unlocked per the vendor on ebay - I assume using whatever method they use. Will there ever be need for me to unlock it again using the MI unlock lengthy procedure?
ehudmi said:
I have a question - I'm also about to receive my new 6gb/128gb MiMax 3.
It will probably arrive with 9.6.4 or 9.6.6 and I want to switch to .eu ROM so I will be using this guide.
But I have some questions:
1. Does .eu update the firmware in correlation with China Dev firmware updates since it is based on it?
2. If it does it there any chance of it becoming affected by the whole ARB situation?
3. I will want to root and use cam2api for better camera. Do the .eu OTA updates unroot the phone once installed requiring to re-root every time?
4. Is there anything else I should be aware of if using the .eu ROM?
Many thanks and sorry for being a noob - long time since I've last used non-vendor ROMs...
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and another thing - the bootloader will be unlocked per the vendor on ebay - I assume using whatever method they use. Will there ever be need for me to unlock it again using the MI unlock lengthy procedure?
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Use this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/how-to/b-guide-to-fake-rom-unlocked-bootloader-t3846891
For root flash latest Magisk 17.1 in TWRP. You won't be affected by the ARB situation, as long as you do not update the eu 8.8.9 rom
ehudmi said:
I have a question - I'm also about to receive my new 6gb/128gb MiMax 3.
It will probably arrive with 9.6.4 or 9.6.6 and I want to switch to .eu ROM so I will be using this guide.
But I have some questions:
1. Does .eu update the firmware in correlation with China Dev firmware updates since it is based on it?
2. If it does it there any chance of it becoming affected by the whole ARB situation?
3. I will want to root and use cam2api for better camera. Do the .eu OTA updates unroot the phone once installed requiring to re-root every time?
4. Is there anything else I should be aware of if using the .eu ROM?
Many thanks and sorry for being a noob - long time since I've last used non-vendor ROMs...
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and another thing - the bootloader will be unlocked per the vendor on ebay - I assume using whatever method they use. Will there ever be need for me to unlock it again using the MI unlock lengthy procedure?
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As Martin said, follow my thread.
1. Yes, EU changes are based on Chinese updates, then modified for global/eu community. Pretty consistent time frames for the updates.
2. Yes, everything after 8.8.9 EU is ARB affected. I suggest staying on 8.8.9 eu until custom roms come. If you want to try RevolutionOS rom which is free and based on Miui Pro mods, feel free as that is not ARB affected and gets OTA updates for their rom.
3. Every update unroots a phone because it's a new rom (stock vendor and system) - just simply flash magisk right after you update in twrp - very easy and straightforward. I'm using camera2api enabler downloaded through magisk download section (I downloaded the zip and flashed it in twrp), then downloaded the latest posted version of Google camera in Google Camera Mod thread here. It works without issues. If you get random hiccups mess around with Google camera settings until it resolves itself.
4. Nothing else needed to worry about. If you run into any error, just reply in my main thread, and we'll help you out, buddy. We all started as noobs :highfive:.
opasha said:
As Martin said, follow my thread.
1. Yes, EU changes are based on Chinese updates, then modified for global/eu community. Pretty consistent time frames for the updates.
2. Yes, everything after 8.8.9 EU is ARB affected. I suggest staying on 8.8.9 eu until custom roms come. If you want to try RevolutionOS rom which is free and based on Miui Pro mods, feel free as that is not ARB affected and gets OTA updates for their rom.
3. Every update unroots a phone because it's a new rom (stock vendor and system) - just simply flash magisk right after you update in twrp - very easy and straightforward. I'm using camera2api enabler downloaded through magisk download section (I downloaded the zip and flashed it in twrp), then downloaded the latest posted version of Google camera in Google Camera Mod thread here. It works without issues. If you get random hiccups mess around with Google camera settings until it resolves itself.
4. Nothing else needed to worry about. If you run into any error, just reply in my main thread, and we'll help you out, buddy. We all started as noobs :highfive:.
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Thanks for the answers. They will be very helpful.
One more question - does staying on 8.8.9 eu means I can't have any OTAs from XIAOMI.eu?
Is there an option to have FW-less OTAs or is it impossible?
Thanks Again
ehudmi said:
Thanks for the answers. They will be very helpful.
One more question - does staying on 8.8.9 eu means I can't have any OTAs from XIAOMI.eu?
Is there an option to have FW-less OTAs or is it impossible?
Thanks Again
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You're very welcome, buddy. :victory:
Edit from nijel's correction below: You can OTA update. The way xiaomi eu ota works is you go to the Updater app in your app folder. Then check update and download. Then press the three dots in the right corner and select Reboot to Recovery MODE using TWRP. Or you can manually download it from here and install through TWRP: https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-rom-releases.103/.
Yes, there is an option for firmware-less updates. Download and flash them through TWRP. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/firmware-xiaomi-mi-max-3-t3832274
Unlocked bootloader should not be a problem for OTA updates. After all bootloader unlocking is official service provided by Xiaomi. System partition tampering is what prevents OTA...
opasha said:
You're very welcome, buddy. :victory:
You can't OTA update with an unlocked bootloader from everyone's flashing I've seen (@nijel8, correct me if I'm wrong, buddy). The way xiaomi eu ota works is you go to the Updater app in your app folder. Then check update and download. Then press the three dots in the right corner and select Reboot to Recovery MODE using TWRP. Or you can manually download it from here and install through TWRP: https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-rom-releases.103/.
Yes, there is an option for firmware-less updates. Download and flash them through TWRP. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/development/firmware-xiaomi-mi-max-3-t3832274
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If I update .eu using the updater app will I get into ARB territory? Meaning I will be updated from 8.8.9 to 8.920 or such with ARB?
It's pretty confusing - basically I want to get OTA updates and stay away as possible from ARB or as a lesser evil - have ARB and get OTA's from .eu.
What would you recommend as best?
There is MiuiPro providing OTA updates.
You have to make little "donation" though.
ehudmi said:
If I update .eu using the updater app will I get into ARB territory? Meaning I will be updated from 8.8.9 to 8.920 or such with ARB?
It's pretty confusing - basically I want to get OTA updates and stay away as possible from ARB or as a lesser evil - have ARB and get OTA's from .eu.
What would you recommend as best?
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You will get ARB if you do it through the app or download it directly from xiaomi.eu. You need to flash firmware-less updates via twrp using the roms indicated in the firmware thread I linked above.
It's all explained above. If you want ota updates with the updater app, you will get ARB, but you can continue to get those updates directly from the app and reboot to recovery to flash them. It's really no different than manually downloading from the firmware thread, putting it on your internal storage, restarting your phone and booting into twrp with volume up and power as it restarts. Then simply flash. The choice is yours.
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ptr21 said:
There is MiuiPro providing OTA updates.
You have to make little "donation" though.
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They're better off on revolution OS because it's free and similar. Miui Pro is not a "donation." It's a subscription service which is absolutely ridiculous as @SUPERUSER mentioned. Donating to devs for their hard work is 100% acceptable and encouraged; I do it all the time. Forcing users to pay for a constant fee for updates is ridiculous and goes against everything xda stands for. Many users have tried this in xda forums for self gain and got banned. Do you see a Miui Pro thread here? No, and there's a reason for it. If you like it, that's great, but tell people the whole truth because there are many newbies on here . :highfive:
Hi everyone, this is my first post
This winter I had decided to install the GCam on my Mi A2 lite, so I followed a guide (I'm not able to mod any phone) I managed to install the cam. To install that I obv needed to root my phone and indeed on Root Checker that was rooted. Some months later, the phone was automaticatly updated and after that I don't know how that lost his rooting and the possibilty to use Gcam (and other apps). I didn't want to do all the process again so I let that go.
Now I'd like to install the Pixel Experience ROM on my Xiaomi tho, but I read that I need to have root permission and the bootloader unlocked. My bootloader is already uncloked, because in developer's option, under "Unlock OEM" is written. "the bootloader's already unlocked."), but I have no root permission. I don't know what to do, because as I said I'm totally ignorant.
Can I install a custom recovery without root permission? How can I install the Pixel Rom? I need to root again my phone?
Thank you all for you help!
spaga97 said:
Hi everyone, this is my first post
This winter I had decided to install the GCam on my Mi A2 lite, so I followed a guide (I'm not able to mod any phone) I managed to install the cam. To install that I obv needed to root my phone and indeed on Root Checker that was rooted. Some months later, the phone was automaticatly updated and after that I don't know how that lost his rooting and the possibilty to use Gcam (and other apps). I didn't want to do all the process again so I let that go.
Now I'd like to install the Pixel Experience ROM on my Xiaomi tho, but I read that I need to have root permission and the bootloader unlocked. My bootloader is already uncloked, because in developer's option, under "Unlock OEM" is written. "the bootloader's already unlocked."), but I have no root permission. I don't know what to do, because as I said I'm totally ignorant.
Can I install a custom recovery without root permission? How can I install the Pixel Rom? I need to root again my phone?
Thank you all for you help!
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You need for sure an unlocked bootloader but regarding root although you don´t need it to flash a custom recovery nor a custom rom probably is better that you have it so you might need to do other things like install mods that need root.
Just flashing the Magisk you´ll recover the lost root status again but if you don´t have recovery now just boot on it through fastboot and then flash it over your actual rom or if you want the Pixel rom just follow the tutorial posted in the thread.
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You need for sure an unlocked bootloader but regarding root although you don´t need it to flash a custom recovery nor a custom rom probably is better that you have it so you might need to do other things like install mods that need root.
Just flashing the Magisk you´ll recover the lost root status again but if you don´t have recovery now just boot on it through fastboot and then flash it over your actual rom or if you want the Pixel rom just follow the tutorial posted in the thread.
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Do I need a TWRP Recovery tho? Because I read on some guides that's a requisite to instal Pixel Rom.
And please, can you link me the tutorial you mean? Because I can't find out that.
spaga97 said:
Do I need a TWRP Recovery tho? Because I read on some guides that's a requisite to instal Pixel Rom.
And please, can you link me the tutorial you mean? Because I can't find out that.
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Yes, you need a custom recovery like TWRP and regarding tutorial there is a how-to-install method on every custom rom and also in the thread of a Pixel rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/development/rom-pixel-experience-t3911489 they´re just some few steps
SubwayChamp said:
Yes, you need a custom recovery like TWRP and regarding tutorial there is a how-to-install method on every custom rom and also in the thread of a Pixel rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/development/rom-pixel-experience-t3911489 they´re just some few steps
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To be honest I can't find where's the tutorial into that thread :crying:
Anyway I've just thought that maybe I've already have a TWRP. I did a lot of operations when I installed the GCam, so maybe I also did that. Is there a way to find out if I already have it?
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To be honest I can't find where's the tutorial into that thread :crying:
Anyway I've just thought that maybe I've already have a TWRP. I did a lot of operations when I installed the GCam, so maybe I also did that. Is there a way to find out if I already have it?
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Oh sorry since I don´t use PE rom nevermind there is not a tutorial there but you will find one here https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...0-ressurection-remix-os-xiaomi-mi-a2-t3954197 it´s the same process (more or less) for any custom rom.
If you are on a custom rom just booting using advanced power reboot you can go to recovery to see if it still stays there, also you can go manually using key combination (vol up + pwr from a device off) and you have too adb reboot recovery command to boot on it.