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[resolved] Problem with installing custom ROM [stuck at boot animation]

Edit: Got it working. All I had to do was check both checkboxes on AVB 2.0 and also check both in RM Forceencrypt.
Hi! I recently tried to install a custom ROM (LineageOS, Pixel Experience, CesiumOS), but every time I tried I got stuck at boot animation.
I'm on MIUI 11 V11.0.3.0 PGGEUXM Android 9 (Should I flash V11.0.6.0 PGGMIXM Global? )
What i did:
1.Unlocked bootloader
2.Flashed factory preloader from the Megathread
3.Flashed TWRP (by wzsx150)
4.Formated Data (in TWRP) and then Dalvik, Cache and System
5.Transferred ROM and vendor.img (and Magisk 20.4) to /sdcard/ (I got vendor.img from CesiumOS thread)
6.Flashed vendor.img
7.Flashed ROM (LineageOS, Pixel Experience, CesiumOS) (and Magisk)
8.Cleared Dalvik
9.Closed AVB 2.0 (first checkbox)
10.Rebooted to system
11.Got stuck at boot animation
12.Went back to stock ROM (11.0.3.0 PGGEUXM )
13.Went to step 2 and tried another ROM
Every time I flash an official ROM I need to flash lk and preloader from the Megathread and when I deleted lk and preloader.bin from the official ROM MiFlash instantly said failure
I'd also like to add that this is the first phone that I rooted and tried a custom ROM on
I got my ROMs from here:
LineageOS - https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/development/rom-lineageos-17-1-t4072137
CesiumOS - https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/development/rom-cesiumos-v2-5-1-t4059543
Pixel Experience - https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/development/rom-pixel-experience-t4059977
MIUI 11 V11.0.3.0 PGGEUXM - https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1900375
And TWRP from here:
TWRP - https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-twrp-recovery-redmi-note-8-pro-t4033695

just curious, youre clicking vendor img bubble when flashing a vendor img right? was having the same problem because i was flashing vendor img with system image..

shoeprano27 said:
just curious, youre clicking vendor img bubble when flashing a vendor img right? was having the same problem because i was flashing vendor img with system image..
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Thanks for reply!
Yes, i was clicking that. Got it working, i just had to check both checkboxes on AVB 2.0 and also check both in RM Forceencrypt.

[FAQ][GUIDE][HELP] Assistance Solution Centre for MERLIN 🤓 (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

DISCLAIMERS:​
This help is specific for MERLIN devices only !
(Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)​
Keep atention. This is an UNOFFICIAL thread.​
This thread was based on the thread by Agent_fabulous. Thank you very much !​
DON'T ask by PM. If you have any question, reply to this thread.​
Keep in mind, nothing is 100% perfect, so you need to read careful
and keep trying before to ask an already answered question.​
Keep your backup files safe and secure ! If you can, encrypt them.​
If you try to flash in "firmware upgrade" mode, bootloader will be LOCKED again !​
Never try to flash in "format all" mode ! Otherwise, you will LOSE all secure and identifying infos for your device. Like IMEI and MAC.​
Never try to share your backups or your security and privacy will be compromised.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS.​
Sorry for my bad english.​
GOOD LUCK

1. Where can I find official and untouched STOCK FIRMWARES ROMS?​Here, you can find latest releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/merlin/​Here, you can find archive of releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/merlin/​
2. Where can I find some useful tools?​Xiaomitool: https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/​Miflashpro: https://miflashpro.com/​Miflashtool: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/​Sp Flash Tool: https://spflashtools.com/category/windows​Mi PC Suite: http://pcsuite.mi.com/​
3. There are useful tools for LINUX or Mac OS?​Xiaomitool (Linux & MacOS): https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/​Sp Flash Tool (Linux): https://spflashtools.com/category/linux​
4. My pc can't detect my phone. What to do?​Probably, you need to install appropriate usb drivers.​Try this: https://androidmtk.com/download-mtk-usb-all-drivers​
5. Where can I find custom ROMs?​Here, you can find the collection of custom ROMs for MERLIN: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4291423/​
6. How can I root?​First and obviously, you need to unlock your bootloader. Once you unlock your bootloader, you can root your device flashing magisk patched boot.img.​Here, you can find magisk patched boot images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/​KEEP ATENTION: you need to disable verification for vbmeta too.​Here, you can find patched vbmeta with disabled verification: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/​
7. Where can I find TWRP & PBRP?​There is only ONE recovery project with open source for MERLIN.​But, there are other twrp and pbrp with closed source.​If you use it, you can cause damages to your device, use at your own risk and DON'T ask about it.​KEEP ATENTION: you need to IGNORE misc partition, if you flash the misc partition, your phone can be stucked in boot loop.​Here, you can find recovery projects images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227751/​KEEP ATENTION: you need to disable verification for vbmeta too.​Here, you can find patched vbmeta with disabled verification: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/​
8. How can I restore the state of UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER?​You need to restore your backup of SECCFG partition.​Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4220013/​
9. How to make TWRP V11.0.4.0 work on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher?​If you are using MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, TWRP V11.0.4.0 will not work.​Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223077/​You will need to flash an older LK partition.​Here, you can find lk images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218925/​
10. How can I disable TWRP?​You will need to flash original stock recovery.img.​Here, you can find original stock recovery images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/​
11. How to flash using SP FLASH TOOL without EDL and authentication?​If you want to use flash tool on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, it will requires EDL and authentication.​Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223089/​
12. I am on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, how can I flash using SP FLASH TOOL without EDL and authentication?​You will need to flash an older PRELOADER binary.​Here, you can find preloader binaries: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218929/​
13. I am on MIUI V12.0.4.0 or lower, how can I flash using SP FLASH TOOL without EDL and authentication?​You will need the specific DA (download-agent) file for it without authentication (#NoAuth #NoAuthentication #No-Auth #No-Authentication).​Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209765/​
14. How can I downgrade MIUI version?​For downgrading your miui, you need unlocked bootloader.​After unlocked bootloader, you can flash older firmware rom using fastboot or sp flash tool.​
15. My phone is booting to a black screen after flashed misc partition together twrp. What to do?​If your phone is booting to a black screen, you need to erase MISC partition.​Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209299/​
16. My phone got bootlop after installed a Magisk module or Xposed module. How can I disable it?​You will need to uninstall the module. You have two methods for this.​For first method, you can disable Magisk (read question 17).​For second method, you need to boot in emergency mode (rescue mode).​For booting in emergency mode, you need to press Vol+ (volume up) after boot starts. (YES, I mean AFTER you see boot logo.)​And then, you can uninstall the module.​
17. My phone got bootlop after flashed Magisk. How can I disable it?​You will need to flash original stock boot.img.​Here, you can find original stock boot images: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/​
18. My phone got bootloop, I am on MIUI V12.0.4.0 or lower and I can't enter in fastboot mode or recovery mode. What to do?​You need to flash stock rom using sp flash tool.​Please, read question 13.​
19. My phone got bootloop, I am on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher and I can't enter in fastboot mode or recovery mode. What to do?​For this, you will need to bypass authentication and flash in EDL mode with NO auth for FREE.​Here, you can find the guide for bypassing EDL authenticated mode for FREE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/​For this, you will need an authorized account for flashing in EDL mode.​You need to go the service centre for professional assistance.​Please, read this: https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-edl-unbrick-authorized-mi-accounts/​
20. There is any other way for flashing or unbricking?​Yes. You can try any useful tool (read question 2 and 3).​But, this help is not for how use them.​You can find a huge amount of videos in youtube about it.​
21. I want to keep with original stock boot.img together TWRP, but TWRP is removed at every reboot. What to do?​You will need to flash patched boot image without overwrite of recovery.​Please, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209263/​KEEP ATENTION: you need to disable verification for vbmeta too.​Here, you can find patched vbmeta with disabled verification: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/​
22. Where can I find scatter files to flash using flash tool?​Here, you can find scatter files: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223097/​
23. Where can I find readback file to backup using flash tool?​Here, you can find read back file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223109/​
24. How can I know what is working on my phone before installing?​If you want to know what is working for MERLIN, read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204873/​
25. How can I disable preinstalled apps without uninstalling them?​You need to perform this in command line:​pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.chrome​(Change com.android.chrome to desired package name to disable.)​
26. Where can I find source code of the kernel?​Here, you can find the OFFICIAL source code of the kernel: https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/merlin-r-oss and https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/lancelot-q-oss​Here, you can find the OFFICIAL source code of the kernel modules: https://github.com/MiCode/MTK_kernel_modules/tree/merlin-r-oss and https://github.com/MiCode/MTK_kernel_modules/tree/lancelot-q-oss​
27. Where can I find device tree and other sources codes of MT6768?​-> https://github.com/Jebaitedneko/omni_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/Redmi-MT6768/android_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/Redmi-MT6768/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768​-> https://github.com/Redmi-MT6768/android_vendor_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/AndroidBlobs/device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/AndroidBlobs/vendor_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/SparXFusion/android_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/SparXFusion/android_kernel_redmi_mt6768​-> https://github.com/JamieHoSzeYui/android_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/surblazer/android_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/surblazer/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768​-> https://github.com/ZyCromerZ/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768​-> https://github.com/Box-boi/android_kernel_xiaomi_mt6768​-> https://github.com/Box-boi/omni_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/Box-boi/android_device_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://github.com/Box-boi/android_vendor_xiaomi_merlin​-> https://sourceforge.net/projects/zyc-kernels/files/Merlin​
28. How to pass SafetyNet?​You will need to have Xposed installed. After it, everything you need to do is install HiddenCore-Module, active it on Xposed Manager and reboot.​Here, you can find the HiddenCore-Module: https://repo.xposed.info/module/com.cofface.ivader​KEEP ATENTION: it is making android to keep on activity forever and never suspends screen.​You can use the patched apk by Evengard: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/hiddencore-module-what-was-it-doing.3903984/post-81982121.​
29. How to disable ads (advertising)?​You will need to have Xposed installed. After it, everything you need to do is install AdBlocker-Reborn, active it on Xposed Manager and reboot.​Here, you can find the AdBlocker-Reborn: https://repo.xposed.info/module/com.aviraxp.adblocker.continued​KEEP ATENTION: some people said it can get troubles to google apps.​
30. How to restore IMEI, Baseband, MAC, fix NVRAM WARNING and fix NVDATA CORRUPTED?​KEEP ATENTION: never try to restore partitions from a different device, or you can brick and cause damages to your device.​Here, you can find the guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-on-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4230423/​
31. How to disable ads (advertising) without xposed?​For unrooted devices, you need to perform this in command line:​pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.msa.global​For rooted devices, you need to debloat your system and then remove the "MSA" app.​
32. What should I backup before trying to customize my device?​Here, you can find the list of what partitions you need to backup for avoiding mistakes without risking all of your device's identification details, like IMEI, WiFi MAC, Bluetooth MAC, calibration data, NVDATA, NVRAM, RADIO/MODEM/BASEBAND and others: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...lin-device-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229629/​
33. How to bypass authentication and flash in EDL with NO auth for FREE?​Here, you can find the guide for bypassing EDL authenticated mode for FREE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/​
34. How to install XPOSED?​1. You need to unlock your bootloader.​2. You need to root using Magisk.​3. You need to install magisk manager.​4. You need to install the magisk module: RIRU. (Only Riru in the name).​5. You need to choose between EDXPOSED or LSPOSED and then install the magisk module: "Riru Edxposed" or "Riru Lsposed".​6. You need to install the properly manager: "Edxposed Manager" or "Lsposed Manager".​7. Reboot.​Done. Enjoy !​
35. How to remove and clear GOOGLE ACC and Mi ACC / MiCloud?​Here, you can find the guide for removing google account and xiaomi account: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4233977/​
36. How can I flash a CUSTOM ROM?​Here, you can find the guide for flashing custom roms by c.whoopee: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...rom-on-a-redmi-note-9-global-variant.4234151/​(Thanks to c.whoopee)​Here, you can find the guide for installing a Lineage 17.1 ROM by ma259: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...eage-17-1-rom-in-redmi-note-9-merlin.4235003/​(Thanks to ma259)​
37. How to properly use the SP Flash Tool?​Here, you can find the guide how to configure correctly the SPFlashTool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229937/​Here, you can find common errors of the SPFlashTool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​
38. How to solve "LIB DA not match" error?​Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​
39. How to solve "PMT changed for the ROM" error?​Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​
40. How to solve "STATUS_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL" error?​Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​
41. How to solve "STATUS_SEC_AUTH_FILE_NEEDED" error?​Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​
42. How to solve "STATUS_BROM_CMD_FAIL" error?​Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​
43. How to solve "STATUS_BROM_CMD_SEND_DA_FAIL" error?​Please, follow the guide "How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL": https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/​​44. Where can I find official ENGINEERING ROMs?​Here, you can find ENGINEERING ROM V1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227933/​Here, you can find ENGINEERING ROM V2: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4246891/​
45. Where can I find extracted FIRMWARES?​Here, you can find the thread of the EXTRACTED FIRMWARE by yshalsager: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-4g-redmi-note-9-merlin-auto-updated.4250261/​Here, you can find latest releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/merlin/​Here, you can find archive of releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/merlin/​
46. Where can I find extracted VENDORS?​Here, you can find latest releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/vendor/merlin/​Here, you can find archive of releases: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/vendor/merlin/​
47. How can I mount system RW (read-write) ?​Here, you can find the guide and the script by lebigmac for mounting system as read-write (RW): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...unt-system-read-write-super-no_super.4247311/​
48. How to write and recover the IMEI for SLOT 1 and SLOT 2?​Here, we are discussing about the possibilities of how to recover the IMEI for SLOT1 and SLOT2: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-in-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258779/​Here, you can find md1img images of the baseband/modem/radio: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258919/​​49. Where can I find custom KERNEL?​-> https://sourceforge.net/projects/zyc-kernels/files/Merlin/​-> https://github.com/JamieHoSzeYui/dream/releases​-> MOD EDIT: Link Removed​​50. How to skip & avoid EDL auth bypass and FLASH in DOWNLOAD MODE?​Here, you can find the guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4322631/​

Full List of My Own Threads:
[V12.5.2.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-rjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4357045/
[V12.5.1.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-rjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4321093/
[V12.0.1.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.0.1.0.RJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-rjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4295435/
[V12.0.8.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.0.8.0.QJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-qjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4285863/
[V12.0.7.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.0.7.0.QJOMIXM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-0-qjomixm-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4245351/
[BOOT][PATCHED] Boot Image Partition without OVERWRITE OF RECOVERY for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209263/
[DA][FLASH] DA files for flashing to MERLIN using FLASH TOOL
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209765/
[V1][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Egineering Firmware for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227933/
[V2][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Egineering Firmware for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4246891/
[FAQ][GUIDE][HELP] Assistance Solution Centre for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4225163/
[DISCUSSION][ROM][CUSTOM] What is the BEST CUSTOM ROM for MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4291423/
[GUIDE] How to bypass authentication and flash in EDL with NO auth for FREE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/
[GUIDE]How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4238161/
[GUIDE] How to properly use the SP FLASH TOOL for MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229937/
[GUIDE] How to remove and clear GOOGLE ACC and Mi ACC / MiCloud for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4233977/
[GUIDE] How to restore IMEI, Baseband, MAC, fix NVRAM WARNING and fix NVDATA CORRUPTED on MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-on-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4230423/
[GUIDE] What should I backup before trying to customize my MERLIN device ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...lin-device-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229629/
[GUIDE][FLASH] How to keep flashing without AUTH or EDL on V12.0.5.0 or higher MIUI versions in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223089/
[GUIDE][TWRP] How to keep TWRP V11.0.4.0 working on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher MIUI versions in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223077/
[DISCUSSION] How to write and recover the IMEI for SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-in-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258779/
[GUIDE][UNBRICK] How unbrick your bootloop in MERLIN after flashing TWRP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4209299/
[GUIDE][UNLOCK] How to restore the state of UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER in MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4220013/
[LK][STOCK] LK Image Partition for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218925/
[BASEBAND][STOCK][MD1IMG] MODEM Image Partition for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4258919/
[MAGISK][XPOSED] What is working for Magisk and Xposed in MERLIN ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204873/
[PRELOADER][STOCK] PRELOADER Partition Binary for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218929/
[READBACK][FLASH] Read Back file for backuping using flash tool from MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223109/
[SCATTER][FLASH] Scatter file for flashing using flash tool to MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4223097/
[STOCK][PATCHED] Boot, Vbmeta and Recovery: Images Partitions for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204671/
[RECOVERY PROJECT] Collection of TWRP & PBRP & SHRP & ORANGEFOX for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227751/
[VBMETA][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218909/
[GUIDE] How to skip & avoid EDL auth bypass and FLASH in DOWNLOAD MODE for MERLIN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4322631/

TWRP does work above 12.0.5, I have tested.
New build: https://tdrive.elytra8.workers.dev/image-new.img
Flash like you flash any other custom recovery.
For ADS in MIUI, using debloat tool and removing MSA does the job.

Communos said:
TWRP does work above 12.0.5, I have tested.
New build: https://tdrive.elytra8.workers.dev/image-new.img
Flash like you flash any other custom recovery.
For ADS in MIUI, using debloat tool and removing MSA does the job.
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Thank you very much.
Both were added on FAQ & GUIDE.
Here, you can find unofficial recovery project with closed source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4227751/

Uhm... hello, newbie here and hopefully in the right thread.
I have a Redmi Note 9 and wanted to install LineageOS. What I have done so far:
Jumped through all the hoops to unlock the bootloader.
Since that erases all user data, I did not bother setting a password in the setup. Just went through it as quickly as possible.
Installed TWRP 12.0.6
Used that to install lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip from here.
Result: The new system does not boot. I always end up in TWRP again. Even if I specifically go to Reboot -> System, it'll boot into recovery. I think the first boot fails and then it goes into recovery (if I power the device off and on again, it vibrates, the logo comes on, the screen goes black, it vibrates again, the logo shows again, and then I'm in TWRP).
What I have tried unsuccessfully:
Flashing the vbmeta from here.
Erasing the misc partition.
Flashing the old lk from here.
Closing the AVB2.0 after flash (with and without closing DM verity).
Wiping cache, dalvik, data, internal storage, and cache before reinstalling LOS.
Replacing TWRP with PBRP and trying again.
Probably some other things I don't remember. I've been chasing red herrings through this rabbit hole all day.
I also tried to install the ArrowOS build (from here), just to have one more datapoint. After that, the device boot-loops into the bootloader, and I have to manually go into recovery via VolUp+Power. This leads me to believe that it's not the LOS build at fault. It seems more likely that I am a moron and am doing something wrong. I just can't figure out what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.

MyBrainIsAStrainer said:
Uhm... hello, newbie here and hopefully in the right thread.
I have a Redmi Note 9 and wanted to install LineageOS. What I have done so far:
Jumped through all the hoops to unlock the bootloader.
Since that erases all user data, I did not bother setting a password in the setup. Just went through it as quickly as possible.
Installed TWRP 12.0.6
Used that to install lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip from here.
Result: The new system does not boot. I always end up in TWRP again. Even if I specifically go to Reboot -> System, it'll boot into recovery. I think the first boot fails and then it goes into recovery (if I power the device off and on again, it vibrates, the logo comes on, the screen goes black, it vibrates again, the logo shows again, and then I'm in TWRP).
What I have tried unsuccessfully:
Flashing the vbmeta from here.
Erasing the misc partition.
Flashing the old lk from here.
Closing the AVB2.0 after flash (with and without closing DM verity).
Wiping cache, dalvik, data, internal storage, and cache before reinstalling LOS.
Replacing TWRP with PBRP and trying again.
Probably some other things I don't remember. I've been chasing red herrings through this rabbit hole all day.
I also tried to install the ArrowOS build (from here), just to have one more datapoint. After that, the device boot-loops into the bootloader, and I have to manually go into recovery via VolUp+Power. This leads me to believe that it's not the LOS build at fault. It seems more likely that I am a moron and am doing something wrong. I just can't figure out what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hey, Custom roms for Redmi Note 9 need MIUI 12.0.1 Indonesia, or MIUI 12.0.3 global vendor.
Downgrade your phone to the specific MIUI vendor, and then try flashing custom rom.
Here's the link for global 12.0.3
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
And before you downgrade your miui version, please erase system and vendor to bypass anti roll back.
Use these commands after connecting device in fastboot mode:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase vendor
fastboot reboot bootloader
Then flash the 12.0.3 global/12.0.1 Indonesia miui version through MiFlash.
Or
You could give flashing 12.0.1 Indonesia vendor in TWRP, and then flashing rom.
If after fastboot reboot fastboot it shows waiting for device, install this driver. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JFYCZ3mu_Y_xpnS7QrmtwqOeFnWg6DO2/view?usp=sharing
Please note that you need to be on stock recovery for fastboot reboot fastboot to work.
Happy flashing

Thank you very much! With that info, I think I finally have it working!
I case it's helpful for future users, here are some issues I encountered along the way:
Communos said:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase vendor
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Code:
$ fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot: usage: unknown reboot target fastboot
$ fastboot erase system
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.013s
$ fastboot erase vendor
erasing 'vendor'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.012s
Is that normal? I do have a partition named 'super' that I can see in the TWRP backup module. Judging from its size, that could be the system partition. I think there's also a vbmeta_system and vbmeta_vendor, did you mean those?
Then flash the 12.0.3 global/12.0.1 Indonesia miui version through MiFlash.
Or
You could give flashing 12.0.1 Indonesia vendor in TWRP, and then flashing rom.
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Ok, so I downloaded the full ROM for 12.0.3 global. I'm using Linux, so MiFlash won't work. But the ROM archive I downloaded contained a bunch of partition images and a shell script that would flash them using the fastboot command. I just ran that script. Windows users probably could have run the .bat file that was also included. There were no errors. And after a reboot, MIUI started to boot and presented me with the setup procedure.
I did not complete the setup (I suspect it would have just auto-updated MIUI to something that would have caused problems again) and used the power button to go into the bootloader.
From there, I flashed TWRP again (since it got overwritten by the script mentioned above), went into recovery mode, and tried to install LOS again. First, flashing seemed to hang. The last messages in the log were:
Code:
Installing file '/external_sd/Download/lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip'
Checking for Digest file...
Target: Redmi/merlin_eea/merlin:10/QP1A.190711.020/V11.0.2.0.QJOEUXM:user/release-leys
And that was it. The border around the progress bar was doing it's busy animation thing and after waiting for 10 minutes, I used the power button to reset the device.
The second attempt went through fine, and now I have LineageOS running on the device. I still need to play around with it some more to see if there are any issues, but the flashing itself seems to have worked.
Again, thank you for your help!

MyBrainIsAStrainer said:
Thank you very much! With that info, I think I finally have it working!
I case it's helpful for future users, here are some issues I encountered along the way:
Code:
$ fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot: usage: unknown reboot target fastboot
$ fastboot erase system
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.013s
$ fastboot erase vendor
erasing 'vendor'...
FAILED (remote: Partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.012s
Is that normal? I do have a partition named 'super' that I can see in the TWRP backup module. Judging from its size, that could be the system partition. I think there's also a vbmeta_system and vbmeta_vendor, did you mean those?
Ok, so I downloaded the full ROM for 12.0.3 global. I'm using Linux, so MiFlash won't work. But the ROM archive I downloaded contained a bunch of partition images and a shell script that would flash them using the fastboot command. I just ran that script. Windows users probably could have run the .bat file that was also included. There were no errors. And after a reboot, MIUI started to boot and presented me with the setup procedure.
I did not complete the setup (I suspect it would have just auto-updated MIUI to something that would have caused problems again) and used the power button to go into the bootloader.
From there, I flashed TWRP again (since it got overwritten by the script mentioned above), went into recovery mode, and tried to install LOS again. First, flashing seemed to hang. The last messages in the log were:
Code:
Installing file '/external_sd/Download/lineage-17.1-20210209-UNOFFICIAL-merlin.zip'
Checking for Digest file...
Target: Redmi/merlin_eea/merlin:10/QP1A.190711.020/V11.0.2.0.QJOEUXM:user/release-leys
And that was it. The border around the progress bar was doing it's busy animation thing and after waiting for 10 minutes, I used the power button to reset the device.
The second attempt went through fine, and now I have LineageOS running on the device. I still need to play around with it some more to see if there are any issues, but the flashing itself seems to have worked.
Again, thank you for your help!
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Oh you're using Linux, for Linux the commands is
/.fastboot reboot fastboot
Great to know you were able to flash successfuly. Note that first boot in all roms is a bootloop, you just have to force reboot after a minute of bootlogo showing up or so.

hi i flashed a wrong twrp and now the phone keeps bootlooping, cannot enter recovery or fastboot by power + vol (+ or -)
adb from computer doesn't detect
sp flash tool doesn't move when i hit "download" button
bootloader unlocked, root yes
pc notificates a device connection by sound
phone redmi note 9
thank you for the help really cannot figure it out

Kain105 said:
hi i flashed a wrong twrp and now the phone keeps bootlooping, cannot enter recovery or fastboot by power + vol (+ or -)
adb from computer doesn't detect
sp flash tool doesn't move when i hit "download" button
bootloader unlocked, root yes
pc notificates a device connection by sound
phone redmi note 9
thank you for the help really cannot figure it out
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Apparentely, you need to flash in EDL mode.
So, you need to bypass the authentication in EDL mode first.
Read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-flash-in-edl-with-no-auth-for-free.4229683/

Newbie Android user here, hopefully i’m on the correct thread...i have a Redmi Note 9 with MIUI Global version 11.0.5 and Magisk version 20.4.
I tried updating Magisk to the latest version using the direct install option but I keep getting an error. I was told I need manually patch the boot.img and flash it but I need to create a magisk_patch.img first from the boot.img.
I read some of the guides on this thread but I’m not sure which one to follow. Also the steps to create the magisk_patch.image shows I need to click the Install button on Magisk then Select and Patch a file. I only have the Update button on Magisk, can I use that instead?
Or if you have other suggestion how to fix my issue. I attached the error I’m getting when I’m updating Magisk.
Thank you in advance for the assistance.

E77en12 said:
Newbie Android user here, hopefully i’m on the correct thread...i have a Redmi Note 9 with MIUI Global version 11.0.5 and Magisk version 20.4.
I tried updating Magisk to the latest version using the direct install option but I keep getting an error. I was told I need manually patch the boot.img and flash it but I need to create a magisk_patch.img first from the boot.img.
I read some of the guides on this thread but I’m not sure which one to follow. Also the steps to create the magisk_patch.image shows I need to click the Install button on Magisk then Select and Patch a file. I only have the Update button on Magisk, can I use that instead?
Or if you have other suggestion how to fix my issue. I attached the error I’m getting when I’m updating Magisk.
Thank you in advance for the assistance.
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You can't install the magisk using the direct option.
You need to the patch the boot.img file and then flash the magisk_patched.img using fastboot (or spflashtool).

VD171 said:
You can't install the magisk using the direct option.
You need to the patch the boot.img file and then flash the magisk_patched.img using fastboot (or spflashtool).
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Thank you, it worked. Now my magisk is updated

E77en12 said:
Thank you, it worked. Now my magisk is updated
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Good work, my friend.
You are welcome

HELP PLS
i first flashed the patched_magisk.img then i got in a twrp boot loop. When i try to reboot into the system i get back to twrp menu.
Then i panicked and went to WIPE and factory reseted,
but it got stuck again. Then i powered it off.
How do i get out of this? I wanted to flash the stock boot.img but the storage folders has strange names
EDIT:
i figured it out what i have done. The data was ecrypted so i formated the data. But now i have another problem:
I installed linageOS from here, but when want to reboot back to system it says
No OS Installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot? i don't undertand why the custom rom didn't install.
I just copied the .zip file with the custom rom in the phone and hit install in TWRP. What did i do wrong?

George528 said:
HELP PLS
i first flashed the patched_magisk.img then i got in a twrp boot loop. When i try to reboot into the system i get back to twrp menu.
Then i panicked and went to WIPE and factory reseted,
but it got stuck again. Then i powered it off.
How do i get out of this? I wanted to flash the stock boot.img but the storage folders has strange names
View attachment 5289089
EDIT:
i figured it out what i have done. The data was ecrypted so i formated the data. But now i have another problem:
I installed linageOS from here, but when want to reboot back to system it says
No OS Installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot? i don't undertand why the custom rom didn't install.
I just copied the .zip file with the custom rom in the phone and hit install in TWRP. What did i do wrong?
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Did you flash the patched vbmeta too?

VD171 said:
Did you flash the patched vbmeta too?
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do you have a full step-by-step guide for this? i am feeling lost rn. I only have your FAQ but it doesnt cover everything

George528 said:
do you have a full step-by-step guide for this? i am feeling lost rn. I only have your FAQ but it doesnt cover everything
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Steps for flashing vbmeta are same for every device.
You may try to use the search.
Here, you can find patched vbmeta for MERLIN:
[VBMETA][IMG][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)
PATCHED VBMETA.IMG for MERLIN by VD171 For what do I need it ? If you try to flash any custom partition, your device can bricks or gets in bootloop. This patch with disabled verity and disabled verification avoid it and need to be flashed once...
forum.xda-developers.com

VD171 said:
Steps for flashing vbmeta are same for every device.
You may try to use the search.
Here, you can find patched vbmeta for MERLIN:
[VBMETA][IMG][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)
PATCHED VBMETA.IMG for MERLIN by VD171 For what do I need it ? If you try to flash any custom partition, your device can bricks or gets in bootloop. This patch with disabled verity and disabled verification avoid it and need to be flashed once...
forum.xda-developers.com
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no, i mean a full guide for rooting from the beggining to end, for redmi note 9. For example i missed the vbmeta and this resulted in an error. Now i have to flash the stock firmware and wait for another 7 days for it to unlock. For newbies like me, this looks like a mess. If you don't have one, can you please create one? Do it for us, newcomers. Thanks

Installing Magisk on Redmi Note 8T (Willow) with Lineage OS and recovery

I am trying to get Magisk to work on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T with Lineage OS, but the step where I am patching the boot.img is failing. I am using LOS recovery, and I followed the instructions provided by topjohnwu [1]: because the 8T doesn't appear to have ramdisk (I don't know what that means btw), I need to patch an image (my recovery image?) with the magisk app - this is what I did:
1. Install Magisk App and check status: "Ramdisk: No"
2. Download Lineage recovery image [2] and patch in Magisk
3. Install patched recovery image using fastbook [3]
4. Wipe device and Install LOS + GApps
5. Reboot to system => still says "Ramdisk: No"
What am I doing wrong? How did everyone else root their Note 8T?
[1] https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
[2] https://download.lineageos.org/ginkgo
[3] https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/ginkgo/install#installing-a-custom-recovery-using-fastboot
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EDIT: I just found this: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/3239 - does that mean it worked? Doesn't look it did...I don't think I have root

lueromat said:
I am trying to get Magisk to work on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T with Lineage OS, but the step where I am patching the boot.img is failing. I am using LOS recovery, and I followed the instructions provided by topjohnwu [1]: because the 8T doesn't appear to have ramdisk (I don't know what that means btw), I need to patch an image (my recovery image?) with the magisk app - this is what I did:
1. Install Magisk App and check status: "Ramdisk: No"
2. Download Lineage recovery image [2] and patch in Magisk
3. Install patched recovery image using fastbook [3]
4. Wipe device and Install LOS + GApps
5. Reboot to system => still says "Ramdisk: No"
What am I doing wrong? How did everyone else root their Note 8T?
[1] https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
[2] https://download.lineageos.org/ginkgo
[3] https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/ginkgo/install#installing-a-custom-recovery-using-fastboot
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EDIT: I just found this: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/3239 - does that mean it worked? Doesn't look it did...I don't think I have root
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install OrangeFox recovery
rename Magisk22.APK to Magisk22.ZIP
install it like any zip in recovery
reboot
(i suggest you do a clean flash to avoid problems)
(yess, RN8 have ramdisk but that's not required for root to work)

After clean flashing the official LOS 17.1, I re-tried to install Magisk giving it every request permission and following steps detailed above by loopypalm but (as before) I'm still seeing "Requires Additional Setup" followed by a "Setup failed" message...
I unlocked the phone recently, set up the latest OrangeFox recovery and flashed new RN8 global firmware v12.0.4.0, Lineage v17.1 nightly 20210405 and pico OpenGapps 20210406. The phone isn't even encrypted (i.e., I've set no fingerprint, pin or pattern).
I tried removing Magisk v22 with the official uninstaller and downgrading to v21.4 with the same result. Then I used the Manager facilities to upgrade both Manager and the underlying Magisk, but still no dice.
I'm scratching my head here about what else to try. Something I noticed that may or may not be related is, while it was working alright before I started setting up Magisk, advanced reboot became really sluggish and failed to reboot to recovery after this (only buttons work).
I'll keep searching and will maybe try a different ROM but this is a real bummer.

loopypalm said:
install OrangeFox recovery
rename Magisk22.APK to Magisk22.ZIP
install it like any zip in recovery
reboot
(i suggest you do a clean flash to avoid problems)
(yess, RN8 have ramdisk but that's not required for root to work)
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after installing LOS, GApps and Magisk in OrangeFox, and then booting to system, the phone is stuck at the sim PIN entry - I can enter it, but it doesn't advance afterwards. this is what I did:
1. Install TWRP
2. Use TWRP to install OF
3. in OF, wipe everything except usbstorage and sdcard
4. create installation queue with latest LOS, GApps, and Magisk, and install
5. boot to system => stuck at sim PIN entry
any suggestions?

i have the same with the latest LOS 17.1 tried also 21.4 both not working, I flashed again without Magisk so far

cali.s said:
i have the same with the latest LOS 17.1 tried also 21.4 both not working, I flashed again without Magisk so far
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I hit "Emergency", went back to the PIN mask, and then it would accept my SIM pin. So far so good...

pnin said:
After ...
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please follow instruction and do not add/remove a step
-flash OFox (if you already have it = no need)
-reboot to recovery
-flash latest A10 stable FW RN8 Ginkgo / RN8T Willow
-format data (not wipe) (this will erase internal storage!)
-reboot to recovery
-wipe 5 (cache/dalvik/system/vendor/data)
-flash the rom you want
-flash kernel (if you have any)
-flash DFE
-format data again
-reboot to recovery
-reboot to system
-reboot to recovery and flash magisk
done

lueromat said:
after installing LOS, GApps and Magisk in OrangeFox, and then booting to system, the phone is stuck at the sim PIN entry - I can enter it, but it doesn't advance afterwards. this is what I did:
1. Install TWRP
2. Use TWRP to install OF
3. in OF, wipe everything except usbstorage and sdcard
4. create installation queue with latest LOS, GApps, and Magisk, and install
5. boot to system => stuck at sim PIN entry
any suggestions?
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i heard about that bug
remove the pin from the sim in another phone

loopypalm said:
-flash the rom you want
-flash kernel
-flash DFE
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The ROM I want is the official Lineage -- I'm no hardcore flasher, just want to take it easy with a tried and tested custom ROM. But the kernel and DFE got me stumped: do I really need them? Which ones?

pnin said:
The ROM I want is the official Lineage -- I'm no hardcore flasher, just want to take it easy with a tried and tested custom ROM. But the kernel and DFE got me stumped: do I really need them? Which ones?
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i think you should try RRos (it's based on LOS and updated)
i said kernel, so if you have one in mind, that's the step (correct order) you flash it in
(people use "sixteen" for battery,or default "quicksilver" ,or ryzen or ...)
DFE is "Disables dm-verity, forced encryption"

lueromat said:
after installing LOS, GApps and Magisk in OrangeFox, and then booting to system, the phone is stuck at the sim PIN entry - I can enter it, but it doesn't advance afterwards. this is what I did:
1. Install TWRP
2. Use TWRP to install OF
3. in OF, wipe everything except usbstorage and sdcard
4. create installation queue with latest LOS, GApps, and Magisk, and install
5. boot to system => stuck at sim PIN entry
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lueromat said:
I hit "Emergency", went back to the PIN mask, and then it would accept my SIM pin. So far so good...
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so in the end this worked, LOS + root, and no complaints so far.
other users were also successful with not sticking to the official magisk installation instruction, but just flashing the zip in recovery: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/3239#issuecomment-816164610
guess this is the way to go for willow

loopypalm said:
please follow instruction and do not add/remove a step
-flash OFox (if you already have it = no need)
-reboot to recovery
-flash latest A10 stable FW RN8 Ginkgo RN8T Willow
-format data (not wipe) (this will erase internal storage!)
-reboot to recovery
-wipe 5 (cache/dalvik/system/vendor/data)
-flash the rom you want
-flash kernel (if you have any)
-flash DFE
-format data again
-reboot to recovery
-reboot to system
-reboot to recovery and flash magisk
done
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Hi loopypalm, only for curiosity: is there a reason why to wipe /data "again" in step 6 after having formatted /data already in step 4? And furthermore why to format /data for a second time in step 10? What happens to /data after the first formatting that makes these steps recommendable? Thx if you find a minute to explain...

HI , this is what devs been recommending since the beginning (on ginkgo)
Uluru25 said:
is there a reason why to wipe /data "again" in step 6 after having formatted /data already in step 4?
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no
Uluru25 said:
And furthermore why to format /data for a second time in step 10? What happens to /data after the first formatting that makes these steps recommendable?
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me personally i don't think formatting data a 2nd time is necessary
but as for what i think could be the reason is after formatting data you will get a "raw" file system , so the OS will choose the situable file system for it "EXT2" or "EXT4" or ...
that's why sometimes the system wont boot even if you flash DFE
(which (i think) is the case on all ports like ONEUI or OOS ...)

loopypalm said:
please follow instruction and do not add/remove a step
-flash OFox (if you already have it = no need)
-reboot to recovery
-flash latest A10 stable FW RN8 Ginkgo / RN8T Willow
-format data (not wipe) (this will erase internal storage!)
-reboot to recovery
-wipe 5 (cache/dalvik/system/vendor/data)
-flash the rom you want
-flash kernel (if you have any)
-flash DFE
-format data again
-reboot to recovery
-reboot to system
-reboot to recovery and flash magisk
done
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loopypalm,
- Orange Fox, should "Allow modifications" be enabled OR "keep read-only"?
- will latest A11 (anrdoid 11) stable FW (Firmware) also be ok, or is this guide specifically for A10?
Other notes of mine:
- OrangeFox requires device to be unlocked with MiFlash unlocking software first. (It's a type A device it seems, NOT a/b)

jddcef said:
- Orange Fox, should "Allow modifications" be enabled OR "keep read-only"?
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allow Read & write
jddcef said:
- will latest A11 (anrdoid 11) stable FW (Firmware) also be ok, or is this guide specifically for A10?
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this guide is for all rom, if you are using A11 then use A11 FW
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- OrangeFox requires device to be unlocked with MiFlash unlocking software first. (It's a type A device it seems, NOT a/b)
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The Ofox i linked is for Ginkgo/Willow if you have this device + unlocked BL = just flash

General Rooting MIUI on Lisa

My thoughts about rooting stock MIUI on Xiaomi 11 Lite 5g NE (Lisa)
This week I'm still waiting for Bootloader, but checking about the possibilities.
Coming from Xiaomi Mi 9T (Davinci) – I owned the phone for 2+ years, used stock EEA first, then switched to Xiaomi.eu Weeklies and finally to Xiaomi.eu Stable.
Trough the time, I went from A9/MIUI 10 to A11/MIUI 12.5, and in parallel I experimented with all relevant Magisk version (Stable, Beta, Canary, Lite, Alpha and Custom Magisk) – curently I'm on Magisk Alpha 23018 (with Zygisk, DenyList, Shamiko – no more the old MagiskHide).
Through all that, I used my Davinci as daily driver, for private and business, and I never had any bigger issues. I hope for the similar experience with my new Lisa.
As you can see, I'm not a fan of custom ROMs (altough I experimented with some of them on my previous devices), hence I also plan for Lisa, at least for now, to stay on MIUI.
Stock MIUI:
1.AFAIK, there are two unofficial custom recoveries but they don't support A12 encryption on /Data and Internal memory, hence they are of limited use for rooting.
They can be used for ADB sideloading and probably with OTG stick and external SD card.
But they cannot install/flash from Internal memory, backup/restore to Internal memory, and generally they cannot backup /Data – specially, TWRP cannot be used for fixing /adb/data in case of magisk bootloops.
2.However, for the installation of Magisk, TWRP is NOT REQUIRED – although by (1), TWRP could be still used for e.g. flashing the Magisk zip from OTG stick.
3.Magisk can be alternatively installed by: installing Magisk app (no root yet), patching the extracted boot.img (in Magisk app), and flashing the patched boot img from Fastboot (therefore, by completely bypassing TWRP).
My Lisa came with EEA 12.5.7 and it was immediately updated to 12.5.8, hence I have downloaded the stock miui_LISAEEAGlobal_V12.5.8.0.RKOEUXM_700eb7116a_11.0.zip and unzipped – but unlike for e.g. Mi 9 series, the OTA package does not contain separated boot.img (192 MB).
Instead, it contains 13.2 GB payload.bin (SAR, Dynamic partitions, all in once) and when I tried, Magisk cannot patch, reporting that format is not supported.
4. There are still some other ways to install Magisk. Maybe, by backing up Boot to OTG stick / external SD card – the backed up boot.emmc.win file can be used as the boot img for patching.
Or by flashing the Magisk zip through TWR (from external SD /OTG) – but that might be risky in case of a brick, fixing may not be easy.
Xiaomi.eu:
Xiaomi.eu ROMs are essentially debloated MIUI. Usually they are even bette, specially if staying on Xiaomi.eu Stable releases (Weekly releases are essentially betas).
Since I was accustomed to Xiaomi.eu on my Davinci, I also planned to switch to Xiaomi.eu on my Lisa.
Currently, they have Stable 12.5.7 (A11), while Weeklies with MIUI 13 / A12 are around the corner (they will start once Xiaomi starts releasing MIUI 13 weekly Betas for Lisa)
5. Hence I have downloaded xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V12.5.7.0.RKOCNXM_v12-11-fastboot.zip. Since there is no TWRP for Lisa, Xiaomi.eu ROM must be installed through Fastboot (unzip and run the batch script windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data_format.bat).
The zip file contains the boot.img and I just tried, Magisk (Alpha) can succesfuly patch – the patched img needs to be flashed from Fastboot to Boot (I cannot proceed for now since still waiting for BL to be unlocked).
If anything goes wrong, it will be just enough to flash the original Xiaomi.eu boot.img.
I already used the same procedure for installing Magisk to Davinci, however I used then TWRP/OF/SHRP (not Fastboot) to flash the patched boot img directly from the couche and the phone – this could even apply to Lisa, if placing the patched boot img to external SD or OTG stock.
Please correct me and/or comment about the other posssbilites about installing Magisk to MIUI on Lisa, specially with your results if you already tried.

I rooted my lisa by the patched boot.img method. Working like a charm! One thing to note is that you need to reinstall Magisk to the inactive slot soon after OTA but before rebooting since the device uses a/b partitioning. But now for some reason, the more dark mode options in the dark mode settings doesn't work anymore

varunkp said:
I rooted my lisa by the patched boot.img method. Working like a charm! One thing to note is that you need to reinstall Magisk to the inactive slot soon after OTA but before rebooting since the device uses a/b partitioning. But now for some reason, the more dark mode options in the dark mode settings doesn't work anymore
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Which ROM are you talking please, Xiaomi.eu or the stock - if stock, please details (CN/Golobal/EEA and MIUI version like in the Settings/My Device)?
I'm asking because for EEA 12.5.8 (that I have) I don't see how can I get boot.img.
I downloaded the OTA zip but it does not contain boot.img, instead, there is 13.2 GB payload.bin inside - see my post above).
For Xiaimu.eu ni problem, their fastboot zip contains the images folder with boot img inside

zgfg said:
Which ROM are you talking please, Xiaomi.eu or the stock - if stock, please details (CN/Golobal/EEA and MIUI version like in the Settings/My Device)?
I'm asking because for EEA 12.5.8 (that I have) I don't see how can I get boot.img.
I downloaded the OTA zip but it does not contain boot.img, instead, there is 13.2 GB payload.bin inside - see my post above).
For Xiaimu.eu ni problem, their fastboot zip contains the images folder with boot img inside
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I'm on the stock MIUI India edition. To get the boot.img, download the fastboot ROM. All the images will be in there. But you can also extract the boot.img from the payload file as well. The guide can be found here.

varunkp said:
I'm on the stock MIUI India edition. To get the boot.img, download the fastboot ROM. All the images will be in there. But you can also extract the boot.img from the payload file as well. The guide can be found here.
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Ok, thanks, Payload_Dumper works
Since it is A/B device, should I flash to both slots?
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

zgfg said:
Ok, thanks, Payload_Dumper works
Since it is A/B device, should I flash to both slots?
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
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Just fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img should be enough. It'll flash the image to the active slot automatically.

Upon waiting the standard 168 hours, I successfully unlocked my new Lisa (Xiaomi 11 Lite 5g NE)
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Since I had MIUI EEA 12.5.8 (A11), I downloaded the miui_LISAEEAGlobal_V12.5.8.0.RKOEUXM_700eb7116a_11.0.zip (use MIUI Downloader app from Playstore to make it easy).
Unzipped and found payload.bin inside - used Payload_Dumper (search on XDA) to extract boot.img
I installed Magisk Alpha 24001 app (the same will work for Magisk Stable or Magic Beta 2400x) and patched the boot.img.
I first tested does it boot correctly:
fastboot boot patched_boot.img
and then permanently flashed the Magisk:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
New Magisk does no more support MagiskHide - use Zygisk+DenyList+Shamiko instead:
In Magisk app, enable Zygisk and reboot.
Then enable Enforce DenyList, open Configure DenyList, enable filter to show System and OS apps, find Google Play Services (GMS) and checkmark:
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.gms.unstable
Additionally checkmark the other (like banking) apps you used to checkmark for MagiskHide in the old Magisk v23
E.g., I always checkmark Xiaomi stock Security (com.miui.securitycenter) and Safety Net checkers like YASNAC (download from Playstore - Magisk does no more include SafetyNet checker coming with the app).
Reboot again.
Since it is also good idea to hide this new Zygisk, I installed Shamiko (Magisk module) and disabled Enforce DenyList (Shamiko will read and take over from DenyList).
Reboot
Additionally, to hide init.rc, I installed InitRcHider module.
Finally to pass the SafetyNet (CTS, unlocked Bootloader), I installed USNF 2.2.1 (latest at the moment, like all the other modules I mention here).
Note: InitRcHider and Shamiko are not required for SN, but without Zygisk+DenyList+USNF you will not pass
Google Play was showing that Device is not certified - I deleted Cache and Data for Google Play Store app, rebooted and after some time Device was certified
Since Magisk does no more connect to the Modules Repo, use Fox Magisk Module Manager
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Further, I installed AdAway hosts/root mode (don't forget to enable Systemless Hosts in Magisk, and reboot), Vanced YouTube root
By using SystemlessDebloater (find in Fox Mmm), I have debloated 40-something preinstalled system apps - attached is the config list for Debloater, if you want to keep certain apps (Facebook or so, remove those names from the list)
E.g., for Vanced YT, I first uninstalled all updates to YT and then used SystemlessDebloater to debloat the built in the system YT v17, then successfully installed Vanced YT root that requires YT v16.29.39
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Since Riru is incompatible with Zygisk, use LSposed-Zygisk version. As LSPosed modules, I use GravityBox_R, CustoMIUIzer and HideMyApplist (HMA)
E.g. with HMA I detach (hide) YouTube and AndroidAuto (I still need to configure apps and hacks for AA - work in progress) - YT Vanced root and similarly the hacks for AA require particular old versions of YT or AA.
By detaching those apps from Playstore, I make sure that Playstore does not bother, and does not update by mistake (even mine) YT and AA
Also, banking and similar apps usually look for Magisk app, LSPosed, and LSPosed modules - if they find, they detect 'root'
You can use e.g. Oprek Detector (fromg Google Play):
- checkmark in DenyList
- use HMA to hide Magisk app, LSPosed and Lsposed modules (apps) from Oprek Detector.
As a result, Oprek Detector will no more find root
Use that as a proof of concept for hiding the root from banking apps (altough, some of them may require additional steps)

Thanks to @HimanshuRaj (his TG support and his SHRP - another thread), I have now both Magisk and permanent TWRP (more precisely, SHRP), both in the patched boot.img:
- fastboot boot to SHRP
- from SHRP, flash SHRP img to Ramdisk -Recovery
- Stay in SHRP and flash the Magisk apk renamed to zip file
Normal booting boots to Sydtem/Magisk and rebooting to Recovery boots to Magisk

Thanks a lot @zgfg for the guide!
I'm going to save this thread as in the future it's possible I will try to root my mobile following your instructions.

Now, one more successful experiment:
- Magisk Alpha notified about the update (to 24102)
- hence I updated the Magisk Alpha app and then took the Direct update for Magisk itself
It updated the boot img, but correctly keeping the previously installed permanent SHRP:
- 'normal' booting boots to System/Magisk
- rebooting to Recovery boots to SHRP

I followed your steps and it works fine, just making sure on how to get permanent SHRP
i have a fully functioning lisa now with magisk and a couple of modules, do i need to redo all of it when trying to install SHRP with your instructions?
and do i flash the patched magisk file or the default app apk?

for context: i tried installing shrp twice and performing backups with it but ended up having to clean install stock rom again, maybe it was because i was missing an sd card but i tried it using a pc and just pulling the backup to and from there

breakasteroid said:
for context: i tried installing shrp twice and performing backups with it but ended up having to clean install stock rom again, maybe it was because i was missing an sd card but i tried it using a pc and just pulling the backup to and from there
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Permanent installation for SHRP (Lisa) was also covered (how-to) in the TG channel (link in SHRP thread, itsvOP post #1).
As said, I have permanently installed both Magisk v24.3 and SHRP v0 2 (from TG channel) into the Boot partition (since there is no Recovery partition) and I can boot into System with Magisk (normal boot) or to SHRP (boot to Recovery, with Vol+)
And in SHRP, Internal memory, USB-OTG and external SD work flawlessly
However, the SHRP supports only MIUI 12.5, (A11) not A12 (MIUI 13)
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Anyway, more about rooting:
Just installed the Magisk module:
[MOD][Magisk][MIUI][v1.1]ALWAYS on display for Mi 10 Lite (monet)
Hi there! I made this Magisk module to enable more options to choose with the Always on display on monet and not only the annoying option of "10 seconds after tapping". Did it modifying the "AODSettings.smali" file inside an old AOD apk, where...
forum.xda-developers.com
and with that, I can finally use AOD really always (or scheduled), not only for 10 seconds as Xiaomi pushed to MiUI 12.5.8

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However, the SHRP supports only MIUI 12.5, (A11) not A12 (MIUI 13)
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the question was rather if you flashed SHRP and magisk before or after installing all said modules and LSPosed but since SHRP isnt working it wont help me anymore
alright so i wont be able to use SHRP since i have A12 running the xiaomi.eu roms, thanks for the info!

breakasteroid said:
the question was rather if you flashed SHRP and magisk before or after installing all said modules and LSPosed but since SHRP isnt working it wont help me anymore
alright so i wont be able to use SHRP since i have A12 running the xiaomi.eu roms, thanks for the info!
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Boot is /boot partition, Magisk staff (all modules, LSPosed, etc goes to /data partition
Hence the order does not matter.
Everything what is needed was explained above and in the TG channel, hence sorry I will not waste time drawing the architecture again
Anyway, when I took SHRP v0.2, and permanently flashed, I 'lost' Magisk for eg 5 minutes.
I made backup of boot partition in SHRP (it was no more stock but with SHRP), patched Magisk to the backed-up img, went back to SHRP and flashed to Boot. Since then I had back both Magisk patch and SHRP in the Boot, and when I booted back to System/Magisk I had all my 5 Magisk modules, LSPosed and it's 3 modules running
It's all about to understand what goes to different partitions Boot and Data, hence playing with Boot does not affect what was previously installed to Data
Anyway, SHRP is of no use for you (yet), but be aware that there TWRP does not support A12 yet, hence neither the derivatives like SHRP
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And if you use patch and flash (in fastboot) method, you can install Magisk with no need for TWRP/SHRP

alright thanks, just had to make sure i didnt do stuff wrong and thats why i lost my data, thanks again for the info on TWRP and A12 not (yet) being available which was probably the reason how everything broke

anyone succeeded in rooting miui 13 Indian varient?
kindly share boot image patched

Today I updated my Xiaomi 11 lute 5g ne to MiUI 13 and my root has gone. So I have to use Magisk to patch boot.img. It created patched boot file but when I flash it to my phone and reboot, it freezes on MI logo screen. It didn't work like before. Please help me, thank you.
P/s: when I find rom I saw 2 files: boot.img & boot-gki.img. I only copied boot.img to my phone to patch.

vygavedha said:
anyone succeeded in rooting miui 13 Indian varient?
kindly share boot image patched
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I was able to patch boot image extracted from payload bin and rooted with magisk

HUYDAY said:
Today I updated my Xiaomi 11 lute 5g ne to MiUI 13 and my root has gone. So I have to use Magisk to patch boot.img. It created patched boot file but when I flash it to my phone and reboot, it freezes on MI logo screen. It didn't work like before. Please help me, thank you.
P/s: when I find rom I saw 2 files: boot.img & boot-gki.img. I only copied boot.img to my phone to patch.
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Were you able to figure a way out? I'm in the same situation where I've tried everything to root 13.0.3 and it gets stuck on boot logo everytime.

How do I update rooted rom Android 11 to 12 or 13?

Hello, I want to update my device to Android 12 or 13. This is my device:
xiaomi redmi note 8 pro (begonia)
Miui Global Stable 12.5.7.0 (RGGEUXM)
Android Version: 11 RP1A.200720.011
Bootloader: unlocked
I flashed twrp with BRP3.5.2v3.1. Device is rooted, SafetyNet check in magisk failed.
How do I update to Android 12 or 13 and where do I get the images from or do I have to build them?
Will I still have root access after update?

What are you talking about?
For root:
- Unlocked Bootloader
- Working rom
- By TWRP method: Working TWRP. Flash Magisk.apk
- By Fastboot method: Take boot.img. Patch boot.img. Flash patched boot.img
- Patch vbmeta if you are using Miui. Custom rom don't need this
For pass Safetynet (Magisk v25.2)
- Enable Zygisk
- Enable Enforce Denylist
- Flash Safetynet fix 2.4.0
- Configure Denylist:
+ Google Play Store
+ Google Play Services
- Reboot
- Setting>Apps
- Clear data + storage of 2 Google stuff above
- Check if it show devide certified or not.
Some old rom need to change many props to make rom work. I will not write details here. You can search on YouTube. But i recommend to use new roms to prevent that.

Kirasu2080 said:
For root:
- Working rom
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What means a working rom?
Kirasu2080 said:
- By TWRP method: Working TWRP. Flash Magisk.apk
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You wrote in https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/soft-brick-bootloop-after-twrp-flash.4570389/ that twrp-3.3.1-0-begonia.img supports Android 9 only. If I want to use TWRP for A11, I should find an unofficial one by searching "brp begonia pling" and choose the one for Miui A11 (v3.6 or v3.5.2_3.1).
How do I know, which twrp is fitting my device? Does 'working' in this case mean, the software is penetrate the system to access recovery mode or something else?
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- By Fastboot method: Take boot.img. Patch boot.img. Flash patched boot.img
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Is it the same patching as mentioned here https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html?
Patching Images
Copy the boot/init_boot/recovery image to your device
Press the Install button in the Magisk card
If you are patching a recovery image, check the “Recovery Mode” option
If your device does NOT have a separate vbmeta partition, check the “Patch vbmeta in boot image” option
Choose “Select and Patch a File” in method, and select the boot/init_boot/recovery image
Start the installation, and copy the patched image to your PC using ADB:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched_[random_strings].img
Flash the patched boot/init_boot/recovery image to your device;
for most devices, reboot into fastboot mode and flash with command:
fastboot flash boot[_x] /path/to/magisk_patched_[random_strings].img or
fastboot flash init_boot[_x] /path/to/magisk_patched.img_[random_strings] or
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/magisk_patched.img_[random_strings],
where [_x] should be _a or _b or empty depending on your device
(Optional) If your device has a separate vbmeta partition, you can patch the vbmeta partition with command:
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img (note that it may wipe your data)
Reboot and launch Magisk app (you will see a stub Magisk app if you have wipped your data; use it to bootstrap to a complete Magisk app), and you will see a prompt asking for environment fix; click and wait for the reboot
Voila!
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- Patch vbmeta if you are using Miui. Custom rom don't need this
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What exactly is vbmeta for? For preventing to remove the custom recovery loader? Or do I mistake it with avb close 2.0?
Kirasu2080 said:
Some old rom need to change many props to make rom work.
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What is an old rom? By date or by software?

liltechie said:
What means a working rom?
You wrote in https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/soft-brick-bootloop-after-twrp-flash.4570389/ that twrp-3.3.1-0-begonia.img supports Android 9 only. If I want to use TWRP for A11, I should find an unofficial one by searching "brp begonia pling" and choose the one for Miui A11 (v3.6 or v3.5.2_3.1).
How do I know, which twrp is fitting my device? Does 'working' in this case mean, the software is penetrate the system to access recovery mode or something else?
Is it the same patching as mentioned here https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html?
What exactly is vbmeta for? For preventing to remove the custom recovery loader? Or do I mistake it with avb close 2.0?
What is an old rom? By date or by software?
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Working rom/TWRP mean rom/TWRP that you can boot on your phone.
Ex: Official TWRP can't boot with your Miui rom. So it's not working TWRP.
For knowing which is suitable TWRP, you need to know all about unofficial TWRP and it's changelog.
Fastboot method: it's working with almost device that don't have TWRP.
Patch vbmeta or avb close 2.0 with do same purpose. You can read about vbmeta in Official TWRP flash guide
Old rom is by date. Google update many stuff but old rom can't catch up.