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TWRP 3.3.1 & Root for Moto 1 Vision

TWRP 3.3.1 & Root for Moto 1 Vision​Thanks to the efforts of yuri-2016 and and my humble contribution, the TWRP 3.3.1 was made from scratch and a new method of Root was tested.
Accept this gift from the bottom of your heart! :highfive:
Instructions
USB debugging must be enabled on the phone and the bootloader must be unlocked!
1. Download attached archive TWRP_Root_Motne_Vision.zip and extract files from it in the following order::
- .bat executive file and vbmeta.img to the folder with the firmware files;
- TWRP-3.3.1_Motorola_One_Vision.img to \adb\ folder.
- TWRP-3.3.1_Installer_Motorola_One_Vision.zip, Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip, Magisk Installer, MagiskManager copy to External SDcard in your phone.
2. Load phone in fastboot mode, then connect it to PC, then start an executive file .bat. At the end of flashing the phone will reboot into bootloader-mode and then TWRP again.
3. In the Recovery at the very beginning we put a checkmark in the checkbox to avoid this request in future, and give permission to modify the system for writing.
4. Go to the Wipe page and run the Format Data for decryption. Enter "yes" for the request. Exit to the Main Menu and reboot to Bootloader.
5. Attention! You mus BOOT into Recovery mode (DO NOT INSTALL it !), through the command:
Code:
fastboot boot C:\adb\TWRP-3.3.1_Motorola_One_Vision.img
6. Flash an archive TWRP-3.3.1_Installer_Motorola_One_Vision.zip which will make TWRP permanent.
NOTE: If you want to keep the stock Recovery , do not install this archive, but in order to boot into TWRP you will need to run the command from Step 5 every time.
7. Configure TWRP via “Settings”-page (time, time zone, language, etc.) as you want.
8. Go to “Install” page and flash the Magisk Installer , and flash Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip
9. Reboot in System. Phone will reboot several times, don`t worry. Perform initial settings again.
10. Install MagiskManager.apk, because the application installed in the system generates an error and does not start.
Now your device has a custom recovery TWRP and Root rights! :good: :victory:
01/10/2019 New instruction have been made
30/09/2019 New build TWRP !!!
Fixed: Removed the "Enable MTP" button.
Note: Who will reinstall the new TWRP build over the old one, follow these steps:
1. Download new TWRP_Root_Motne_Vision.zip
2. Load into Recovery mode via the command:
Code:
fastboot boot C:\adb\TWRP-3.3.1_Motorola_One_Vision.img
3. Install TWRP-3.3.1_Installer_Motorola_One_Vision.zip
4. Flash Magisk installer, Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip.
5. Reboot in the Recovery again.
6. Try to adjust the brightness, connect USB-OTG, check the absence of the "Enable MTP" button.
Old instructions
Friends! I got the Root for this device.
I'm not saying it's the only way to get a Root. I suggest something I used on my own device.
You are responsible for everything you do with your device!
Getting Root was performed on firmware XT1970-3_KANE_RETEU_DS_9.0_PSA29.160-30
Attention! The process of receiving the Root will delete all your data from the device.
1. The bootloader must be unlocked on the device beforehand.
2. Extract files from the archive https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xgTVlIXOFWq59I1-D9bnRlj1heJycT_I :
- vbmeta.img, vbmeta_patch.img and boot_patch.img to the adb folder;
- MagiskManager-v7.3.4.apk to a convenient folder for you. It will then need to be copied either to the phone memory or to the SD Card.
3. Load the device into fastboot mode and connect it to your PC.
4. Flash vbmeta.img with the command:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta_a vbmeta.img
5. Flash boot_patch.img with the command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a boot_patch.img
6. Flash vbmeta_patch.img command:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta_a vbmeta_patch.img
7. Load the device into the system by pressing the Start button. Phone will reboot in Recovery where there will be a warning that it is necessary to execute Factory reset. It is necessary to give your consent.
The phone will reboot several times again, don't worry.
8. Perform the initial setup. Install MagiskManager-v7.3.4.apk.
9. Launch the MagiskManager application. He will offer to update the application, click the Yes button. The phone will reboot.
Your device now has Root permissions and access to the system!

ilia3367 said:
Friends! I got the Root for this device. Tomorrow I will try to describe in detail the process of getting the Root.
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Thank you so much!
That's incredible. I hope it works on Moto One Action too.

ilia3367 said:
Friends! I got the Root for this device. Tomorrow I will try to describe in detail the process of getting the Root.
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This is excellent news, thanks !

Unlock the bootloader
Download the stock rom
Install magisk manager
Click install and chose patch boot image
Copy the patched boot image to your PC
Flash the new image using ADB
I think these are the steps to root the phone

SnoopDoggyStyleDogg said:
Unlock the bootloader
Download the stock rom
Install magisk manager
Click install and chose patch boot image
Copy the patched boot image to your PC
Flash the new image using ADB
I think these are the steps to root the phone
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Those step give you the validation img error

I'm continuing with my friend to create TWRP

SnoopDoggyStyleDogg said:
Unlock the bootloader
Download the stock rom
Install magisk manager
Click install and chose patch boot image
Copy the patched boot image to your PC
Flash the new image using ADB
I think these are the steps to root the phone
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That's what a lot of people think. I thought so too.

Thank you so much for the guide... I'll try in the afternoon

@ilia3367
Hello
I have a One Action, could you help me to get root?
Do I need to patch all those images with Magisk?
Thanks in advanced.

sfoot13 said:
@ilia3367
Do I need to patch all those images with Magisk?
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Make a modified boot.img with Magisk and take my other files. Try to do it according to the instructions.

ilia3367 said:
Make a modified boot.img with Magisk and take my other files. Try to do it according to the instructions.
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Thank you so much for your help and work!
I'll do that when I arrive at home

Hey! That's really good news pal. Do you think I can flash your Vision's vbmeta.img and vbmeta_patch.img and my magisk-patched boot.img on my Motorola One Action?

Tuandroidaldia said:
Hey! That's really good news pal. Do you think I can flash your Vision's vbmeta.img and vbmeta_patch.img and my magisk-patched boot.img on my Motorola One Action?
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Replied on the previous page.

ilia3367 said:
Replied on the previous page.
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Nope, it's not working on Motorola One Action, it says: "<bootloader> validation image failed" using my Magisk Patched Boot.img. Did you patched your boot using another tool or how?
Thanks.

@ilia3367 Finally Rooted. Thank you so much for your work. Very appreciate!

Tuandroidaldia said:
Nope, it's not working on Motorola One Action, it says: "<bootloader> validation image failed" using my Magisk Patched Boot.img. Did you patched your boot using another tool or how?
Thanks.
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what about vbmeta? was possible to flash it?

@ilia3367 before Root and after unlock the bootloader when I touched the system update option, it said: "system integrity is compromised" now after Root when i touch it , it check for update again. It means that I can update the firmware via ota?

AndresOrue said:
@ilia3367 before Root and after unlock the bootloader when I touched the system update option, it said: "system integrity is compromised" now after Root when i touch it , it check for update again. It means that I can update the firmware via ota?
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Magisk probably hides the bootloader status so that update check works, but it will most likely fail during install. At least that's how it works on moto one and moto one power.
On moto one I either reflash current build without wipe and then take ota and re-root after, or just flash the update if I get them early, and re-root-

AndresOrue said:
It means that I can update the firmware via ota?
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I don't think it's possible. The system must be completely virgin to update the OTA. Then why do I need a Root? I need it to customize the system.

ilia3367 said:
I don't think it's possible. The system must be completely virgin to update the OTA. Then why do I need a Root? I need it to customize the system.
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Thanks a lot. I just unlocked my BL for the second time and this root method is working fine.
May I ask if you just used magisk manager to patch boot, cause when I do I get error on flash.
Code:
(bootloader) is-logical:boot_a: not found
Sending 'boot_a' (33792 KB) OKAY [ 1.172s]
Writing 'boot_a' FAILED (Status read failed (Too many links))
And how did you patch vbmeta?
I'm just curious since this patched boot isn't the latest and I wonder how to make this work with the latest boot.img from September patch update.

[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

[GUIDE] Pixel 4a (5G) "bramble": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet

If you are looking for my guide on a different Pixel, find it here:
Pixel 3
Pixel 3XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3aXL
Pixel 4
Pixel 4XL
Pixel 4a
Pixel 5
Pixel 5a
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
For best results, use the latest stable Magisk release.
Discussion thread for migration to 24.0+.
Note: Magisk prior to Canary 23016 does not incorporate the necessary fixes for Android 12+.
WARNING: YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE. THIS GUIDE IS WRITTEN WITH THE EXPRESS ASSUMPTION THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ADB, MAGISK, ANDROID, AND ROOT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
Prerequisites:
Latest SDK Platform Tools - if Platform Tools is out of date, you WILL run into problems!
USB Debugging enabled
Google USB Driver installed
I recommend using Command Prompt for these instructions; some users have difficulty with PowerShell.
Make sure the Command Prompt is running from your Platform Tools directory!
Android Source - Setting up a device for development
Spoiler: Downloads
Pixel OTA Images
Pixel Factory Images
Magisk Stable, Magisk Canary - Magisk GitHub
Spoiler: Unlock Bootloader
Follow these instructions to enable Developer Options and USB Debugging.
Enable OEM Unlocking. If this option is grayed out, unlocking the bootloader is not possible.
Connect your device to your PC, and open a command window in your Platform Tools folder.
Ensure ADB sees your device:
Code:
adb devices
If you don't see a device, make sure USB Debugging is enabled, reconnect the USB cable, or try a different USB cable.
If you see "unauthorized", you need to authorize the connection on your device.
If you see the device without "unauthorized", you're good to go.
Reboot to bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock bootloader: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Select Continue on the device screen.
Spoiler: Initial Root / Create Master Root Image
Install Magisk on your device.
Download the factory zip for your build.
Inside the factory zip is the update zip: "device-image-buildnumber.zip". Open this, and extract boot.img
Copy boot.img to your device.
Patch boot.img with Magisk: "Install" > "Select and Patch a File"
Copy the patched image back to your PC. It will be named "magisk_patched-23xxx_xxxxx.img". Rename this to "master root.img" and retain it for future updates.
Reboot your device to bootloader.
Flash the patched image:
Code:
fastboot flash boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Reboot to Android. Open Magisk to confirm root - under Magisk at the top, you should see "Installed: <Magisk build number>
Spoiler: Update and Root Automatic OTA
Before you download the OTA, open Magisk, tap Uninstall, then Restore Images. If you have any Magisk modules that modify system, uninstall them now.
Take the OTA update when prompted. To check for updates manually, go to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update
Allow the update to download and install. DO NOT REBOOT WHEN PROMPTED. Open Magisk, tap Install at the top, then Install to inactive slot. Magisk will then reboot your device.
You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Update and Root OTA Sideload
Download the OTA.
Reboot to recovery and sideload the OTA:
Code:
adb reboot sideload
Once in recovery:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
When the OTA completes, you will be in recovery mode. Select "Reboot to system now".
Allow system to boot and wait for the update to complete. You must let the system do this before proceeding.
Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can download the factory zip and manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Note: You can use Payload Dumper to extract the contents of the OTA if you want to manually patch the new boot image. However, I will not cover that in this guide.
Spoiler: Update and Root Factory Image
Please note that the factory update process expects an updated bootloader and radio. If these are not up to date, the update will fail.
Download the factory zip and extract the contents.
Reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update bootloader if necessary
Compare bootloader versions between phone screen and bootloader.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <drag and drop new bootloader.img here>
If bootloader is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update radio if necessary
Compare baseband versions between phone screen and radio.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash radio <drag and drop radio.img here>
If radio is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Apply update:
Code:
fastboot update --skip-reboot image-codename-buildnumber.zip
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Note: If you prefer, you can update using the flash-all script included in the factory zip. You will have to copy the script, bootloader image, radio image, and update zip into the Platform Tools folder; you will then have to edit the script to remove the -w option so it doesn't wipe your device.
The scripted commands should look like this:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <bootloader image name>
fastboot reboot bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul
fastboot flash radio <radio image name>
fastboot reboot bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul
fastboot update --skip-reboot <image-device-buildnumber.zip>
Once this completes, you can reboot to bootloader and either boot your master patched image, or if you patched the new image, flash it at this time.
Spoiler: Update and Root using PixelFlasher <<RECOMMENDED FOR NOVICES>>
PixelFlasher by @badabing2003 is an excellent tool that streamlines the update process - it even patches the boot image for you.
The application essentially automates the ADB interface to make updating and rooting much easier. However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you still learn the "basics" of using ADB.
For instructions, downloads, and support, please refer to the PixelFlasher thread.
Spoiler: Update and Root using the Android Flash Tool
Follow the instructions on the Android Flash Tool to update your device. Make sure Lock Bootloader and Wipe Device are UNCHECKED.
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can download the factory zip and manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Pass SafetyNet/Play Integrity
SafetyNet has been deprecated for the new Play Integrity API. More information here.
In a nutshell, Play Integrity uses the same mechanisms as SafetyNet for the BASIC and DEVICE verdicts, but uses the Trusted Execution Environment to validate those verdicts. TEE does not function on an unlocked bootloader, so legacy SafetyNet solutions will fail.
However, @Displax has modified the original Universal SafetyNet Fix by kdrag0n; his mod is able to force basic attestation instead of hardware, meaning that the device will pass BASIC and DEVICE integrity.
Mod available here. Do not use MagiskHide Props Config with this mod.
This is my configuration that is passing Safety Net. I will not provide instructions on how to accomplish this. Attempt at your own risk.
Zygisk + DenyList enabled
All subcomponents of these apps hidden under DenyList:
Google Play Store
GPay
Any banking/financial apps
Any DRM media apps
Modules:
Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.3.1 Mod - XDA post
To check SafetyNet status:
YASNAC - GitHub
To check Play Integrity status:
Play Integrity Checker - NOTE: MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY will ALWAYS fail on an unlocked bootloader.
I do not provide support for Magisk or modules. If you need help with Magisk, here is the Magisk General Support thread. For support specifically with Magisk v24+, see this thread.
Points of note:
The boot image is NOT the bootloader image. Do not confuse the two - YOU are expected to know the difference. Flashing the wrong image to bootloader could brick your device.
While the Magisk app is used for patching the boot image, the app and the patch are separate. This is what you should see in Magisk for functioning root:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
"Installed" shows the version of patch in the boot image. If this says N/A, you do not have root access - the boot image is not patched, or you have a problem with Magisk.
"App" simply shows the version of the app itself.
If you do not have a patched master boot image, you will need to download the factory zip if you haven't already, extract the system update inside it, then patch boot.img.
If you prefer updating with the factory image, you can also extract and manually patch the boot image if desired.
Some Magisk modules, especially those that modify read only partitions like /system, may cause a boot loop after updating. As a general rule, disable these modules before updating. You are responsible for knowing what you have installed, and what modules to disable.
Credits:
Thanks to @badabing2003 , @pndwal , @Displax , @Az Biker , @ipdev , @kdrag0n , @Didgeridoohan , and last but not least, @topjohnwu for all their hard work!

V0latyle said:
DO NOT take the automatic OTA if you are rooted.
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Well, that explains why I haven't been able to update boot with my patched file.
First I've heard of it and not sure I'm ready to wipe everything and start over.
Sucks to be an early adopter.
Thanks for the post.

Hi ! Thanks for the thread .
Just one question ?
Why they had "--slot=all" for flash vmbeta and patch boot.

ggkameleon said:
Hi ! Thanks for the thread .
Just one question ?
Why they had "--slot=all" for flash vmbeta and patch boot.
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The OTA is an out of band update, meaning it installs to the inactive slot. I like to command a flash to both slots just to be safe. It may not really be necessary, but again, better safe than sorry.

V0latyle said:
The OTA is an out of band update, meaning it installs to the inactive slot. I like to command a flash to both slots just to be safe. It may not really be necessary, but again, better safe than sorry.
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Ok Thank you I understand... Just I do it now. Have a good day

ggkameleon said:
Ok Thank you I understand... Just I do it now. Have a good day
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NO U

V0latyle said:
As many of you know by now, in order to run a patched boot image on Android 12 requires disabling Android Boot Verification.
On Android 12, disabling verity and verification will require a data wipe if it hasn't been done before. What seems to "lock" the state of boot verification is booting into system; so, if you perform an update, or flash vbmeta without the disable flags, then reboot into Android, you have essentially enabled boot verification and will require a wipe to disable it again. Confusing, I know.
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So, for all slow dumb ****s like me:
No permanent root possible on my 4a 5G when updating from A11 to A12 without a wipe?
Or is this tutorial the workaround for that?
Or is this tutorial the workaround for flashing patched boot for the monthly security updates for A12 so I don't have to wipe each month?
Or, I'm just a slow dumb ****?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

j-a-d-z said:
So, for all slow dumb ****s like me:
No permanent root possible on my 4a 5G when updating from A11 to A12 without a wipe?
Or is this tutorial the workaround for that?
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As it seems, yes. But I have a theory if you want to be a test subject....
j-a-d-z said:
Or is this tutorial the workaround for flashing patched boot for the monthly security updates for A12 so I don't have to wipe each month?
Or, I'm just a slow dumb ****?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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This is meant for updating but still applies the first time you root on A12.

V0latyle said:
As it seems, yes. But I have a theory if you want to be a test subject....
This is meant for updating but still applies the first time you root on A12.
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What does your "yes" stands for? Yes, no permanent root without wipe? Or yes, that may be the workaround?
If I wanna be your test subject, what could go wrong in the worst case scenario? (or the "Wurst-Käse-Szenario", as we like to say here in Germany )
Would I still be able to fastboot boot the magisked boot image to gain temp root and backup my in-app data?

j-a-d-z said:
What does your "yes" stands for? Yes, no permanent root without wipe? Or yes, that may be the workaround?
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I mean yes as in "yes, it appears that wiping /data is required when disabling vbmeta for permanent root".
j-a-d-z said:
If I wanna be your test subject, what could go wrong in the worst case scenario? (or the "Wurst-Käse-Szenario", as we like to say here in Germany )
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Das ist mir Wurst.
The sausage cheese scenario is that you lose your data and have to wipe anyway. What I have in mind is this: Reflash vbmeta with the disable flags while on Android 11, die Daumen drucken, see if it requires you to wipe /data. If not, proceed to dirty flash factory image with disable flags and see if the upgrade is successful.
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Would I still be able to fastboot boot the magisked boot image to gain temp root and backup my in-app data?
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Temp root does work on Android 12. And if my idea sorta works but you still get Rescue Party after upgrading to Android 12, then you should just be able to reflash /vbmeta and /boot with the stock images and use temp root.
I would advise, however, that if you're interested in trying my idea, make sure to back up your data first.

V0latyle said:
NO U
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Thanks for all your search and works The month update after first wipe work fine .

V0latyle said:
The sausage cheese scenario is that you lose your data and have to wipe anyway. What I have in mind is this: Reflash vbmeta with the disable flags while on Android 11, die Daumen drucken, see if it requires you to wipe /data. If not, proceed to dirty flash factory image with disable flags and see if the upgrade is successful.
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Does this vbmeta reflash warn me that a wipe is required before it does anything?

So can I update A11 to A12 and retain root as long as I don't boot into the system before flashing vbmeta.img and boot.img?

j-a-d-z said:
Does this vbmeta reflash warn me that a wipe is required before it does anything?
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Reflashing vbmeta doesn't wipe your data. If you disable verity and verification, when they were previously enabled, the system will not boot, and you will instead land in Rescue Party - a screen telling you that your data may be corrupted.
So, when we say that a data wipe is required, it means you must do it yourself.
dneill2006 said:
So can I update A11 to A12 and retain root as long as I don't boot into the system before flashing vbmeta.img and boot.img?
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As far as we know, no. The problem is, as I stated above, the first time verity and verification are disabled on Android 12 requires a clean system. We have not found a way to be able to keep data and re-root following an upgrade. You can keep your data and either go unrooted or use temporary root, or you can wipe data for permanent root.

Magisk Canary was updated to 23016 last night. This includes a fix for the vbmeta header issue, meaning that disabling verity/verification should no longer be required, and we should be able to root as we did before.
Q: "If verity/verification are disabled, do I need to enable them now?"
A: No. The only thing you have to do is update to Magisk 23016.
Q: "Will enabling verity/verification wipe my data?"
A: No.
I will be updating the OP to reflect this.

V0latyle said:
Magisk Canary was updated to 23016 last night. This includes a fix for the vbmeta header issue, meaning that disabling verity/verification should no longer be required, and we should be able to root as we did before.
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So I did upgrading from latest 11 to latest 12 some minutes ago. Booted, patched boot.img with magisk 23016 and flashed the patched image to get back root. Worked like a charm just like any update before. So no more wipe needed.
So, it's time for the good old pal Stinky Wizzleteats and his song about being happy. That's right, it's the happy, happy, joy, joy song:
Happy, happy, joy, joy
Happy, happy, joy, joy
Happy, happy, joy, joy
Happy, happy, joy, joy
Happy, happy, joy, joy
Happy, happy, joy, joy
┌(・。・)┘♪

j-a-d-z said:
┌(・。・)┘♪
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(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡/(.□ . \)

V0latyle said:
Update 12/15/21: Magisk 23016 incorporates fixes for vbmeta header patching; disabling verity/verification is no longer necessary. Update and root should work as it always has.
If you have already disabled verity/verification, you do not need to re-enable them; they are enabled by default when the /vbmeta partition is written, unless the "--disable-" options are used. The only thing you have to worry about next update is literally just updating your device.
DO NOT substitute Magisk Stable, as it does not yet include the necessary fixes for this device!
WARNING: YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE. THIS GUIDE IS WRITTEN WITH THE EXPRESS ASSUMPTION THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ADB, MAGISK, ANDROID, AND ROOT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
Points of note:
The boot image is NOT the bootloader image. Do not confuse the two - YOU are expected to know the difference. Flashing the wrong image to bootloader could brick your device.
While the Magisk app is used for patching the boot image, the app and the patch are separate. This is what you should see in Magisk for functioning root:
"Installed" shows the version of patch in the boot image. If this says N/A, the boot image is not patched, or you have a problem with Magisk.
"App" simply shows the version of the app itself.
Prerequisites:
Unlocked bootloader
Latest SDK Platform Tools
Spoiler: Deprecated - this is now irrelevant
As many of you know by now, in order to run a patched boot image on Android 12 requires disabling Android Verified Boot.
Verified Boot on Android 12 devices, at least Pixels with the SD765G and Tensor, is tied to device encryption. Therefore, disabling Verified Boot requires a wipe, if it was not previously disabled.
To make this clear:
Verified Boot is disabled by flashing /vbmeta with disable flags:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img
Verified Boot is enabled by flashing /vbmeta without flags:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Booting the device essentially "locks" the vbmeta state.
I know this is confusing, Bear with me:
If you previously disabled vbmeta, you MUST ensure it is disabled again when you update, BEFORE you boot. If you do not, you will have to wipe to regain root.
Unfortunately, the update process enables Verified Boot by default, because it writes /vbmeta without flags.
This means that the automatic OTA, or any other update process without intervention, WILL enable Verified Boot, which will require a wipe to disable!
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Spoiler: Downloads
Pixel OTA Images
Pixel Factory Images
Magisk Canary
Spoiler: Initial Root / Create Master Root Image
Install Magisk on your device.
Download the factory zip for your build.
Inside the factory zip is the update zip: "device-image-buildnumber.zip". Open this, and extract boot.img
Copy boot.img to your device.
Patch boot.img with Magisk: "Install" > "Select and Patch a File"
Copy the patched image back to your PC. It will be named "magisk_patched-23xxx_xxxxx.img". Rename this to "master root.img" and retain it for future updates.
Reboot your device to bootloader.
Flash the patched image:
Code:
fastboot flash boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Reboot to Android. Open Magisk to confirm root - under Magisk at the top, you should see "Installed: <Magisk build number>
Spoiler: Update and Root Automatic OTA
Take the OTA update when prompted. To check for updates manually, go to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update
Allow the update to complete. Your device will reboot without root as the OTA overwrites the patched boot image.
Reboot your device to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1)
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Update and Root OTA Sideload
Download the OTA.
Reboot to recovery and sideload the OTA: select Apply Update via ADB, then on your PC:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
When the OTA completes, you will be in recovery mode. Select "Reboot to bootloader".
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Update and Root Factory Image
Please note that the factory update process expects an updated bootloader and radio. If these are not up to date, the update will fail.
Download the factory zip and extract the contents.
Reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update bootloader if necessary
Compare bootloader versions between phone screen and bootloader.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <drag and drop new bootloader.img here>
If bootloader is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update radio if necessary
Compare baseband versions between phone screen and radio.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash radio <drag and drop radio.img here>
If radio is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Apply update:
Code:
fastboot update --skip-reboot image-codename-buildnumber.zip
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Update and Root using the Android Flash Tool
Follow the instructions on the Android Flash Tool to update your device. Check the "Skip reboot" box.
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Pass SafetyNet
This is my configuration:
Zygisk + DenyList enabled
All subcomponents of these apps hidden under DenyList:
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
GPay
Any banking/financial apps
Any DRM media apps
Modules:
MagiskHide Props Config 6.1.2
Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.2.0
Note 1: If you do not have a patched master boot image, you will need to download the factory zip if you haven't already, extract the system update inside it, then patch boot.img.
Note 2: If you prefer updating with the factory image, you can also extract and manually patch the boot image if desired.
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Already rooted, do I need to uninstall magisk and delete all modules? Then OTA Android 12, and then install 230016.

proac said:
Already rooted, do I need to uninstall magisk and delete all modules? Then OTA Android 12, and then install 230016
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First, update Magisk to 23016. Do this from within the Magisk app.
Next, follow the instructions under "Initial Root" to patch the boot image. You can then use any method to upgrade to Android 12; after you have upgraded, flash the patched boot image. I recommend using the factory image method seeing as you will have already downloaded the factory image.

Initial Installation of Magisk v24 - patch boot.img

Hey guys, has someone ever installed Magisk v24 by using this Guide:
I have shortened it in the way that I think it's right, NOT TESTED YET
Can anyone with the knowledge about this "proof read it"?
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Get a copy of the boot.img.
You should be able to extract the file you need from official firmware packages or your custom ROM zip.
Next, we need to know whether your device has a separate vbmeta partition.
If your official firmware package contains vbmeta.img, then yes, your device has a separate vbmeta partition
You can also check by connecting your device to a PC and run the command:
adb shell ls -l /dev/block/by-name
If you find vbmeta, vbmeta_a, or vbmeta_b, then yes, your device has a separate vbmeta partition
Otherwise, your device does not have a separate vbmeta partition.
Quick recap, at this point, you should have known and prepared:
Whether your device has boot ramdisk
Whether your device has a separate vbmeta partition
A boot.img or recovery.img based on (1)
Let’s continue to Patching Images.
Patching Images​
Copy the boot image to your device
Press the Install button in the Magisk card
Choose “Select and Patch a File” in method, and select the boot image
Start the installation, and copy the patched image to your PC using ADB:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched_[random_strings].img
Flash the patched boot image to your device.
For most devices, reboot into fastboot mode and flash with command:
Flash the patched boot image to your device.
For most devices, reboot into fastboot mode and flash with command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot /path/to/magisk_patched.img
(Optional) If your device has a separate vbmeta partition, you can patch the vbmeta partition with command:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img
Reboot and voila!
Uninstallation​The easiest way to uninstall Magisk is directly through the Magisk app. If you insist on using custom recoveries, rename the Magisk APK to uninstall.zip and flash it like any other ordinary flashable zip.
Best, dj

derjango said:
Hey ...
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Why people look for troubles ?
That guide is for people who don't have custom recovery
it's a long process and some people will make mistakes
renaming to zip and flash in recovery is the easiest way
also with patching img way you will not have a magisk folder in data/adb and magisk will tell you that the install is not complete and probably will need couple of reboots to work ...

To be honest, my trouble is, that the Magisk App does not work properly and I'm searching the reason for that.
It says:
Magsik:
Installed: N/A
Zygisk: No
Ramdisk: No
In the bottomline Superuser is inactive as well as Modules.
How can I fix this?
I've installed Magisk.zip via TWRP, Root Checker tells me that Root is not installed properly
Best, dj
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got it, I had to install it after booting into rom, not directly after flash ROM

derjango said:
In the bottomline Superuser is inactive as well as Modules.
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got it, I had to install it after booting into rom, not directly after flash ROM
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Hey brother, I've been searching high and low for this problem and got excited seeing your post.
Care to elaborate on how you managed to solve the inactive SU & Modules sections problem?

loopypalm said:
Why people look for troubles ?
That guide is for people who don't have custom recovery
it's a long process and some people will make mistakes
renaming to zip and flash in recovery is the easiest way
also with patching img way you will not have a magisk folder in data/adb and magisk will tell you that the install is not complete and probably will need couple of reboots to work ...
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I tried doing that with lineage but it stopped internet working

Nebster7 said:
I tried doing that with lineage but it stopped internet working
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i used .ZIP method on over than 200 rom (including lineage builds) and never had such problem
maybe in new magisk builds ? or miui based rom ?

Done it now using boot_a and boot_b method https://www.getdroidtips.com/how-to-root-poco-x4-pro-5g/

Nebster7 said:
Done it now using boot_a and boot_b method https://www.getdroidtips.com/how-to-root-poco-x4-pro-5g/
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so you look on how to root "Poco X4 Pro 5G" on "redmi note 8" forums ?

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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Kirasu2080 said:
- 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.