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[GUIDE][UNLOCK] How to restore the state of UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER in MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)

It works with:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
- Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G
- Probably some others Xiaomi devices
How to backup:
Step 1:
Unlock your bootloader.
Step 2:
Backup partition: seccfg
You can backup it using the SP FLASH TOOL, TWRP or copy it with DD, you can do what you prefer.
Keep it in your files for later use.
How to restore:
To restore your UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, you need to restore seccfg partition of the backup in step 2.
You can flash it using the SP FLASH TOOL: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4229937/
SECCFG:
Code:
linear_start_addr: 0x17800000
partition_size: 0x800000
{
"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"
}
(If you try to restore your seccfg partition between different devices, it will not work.)
Good luck.
Do you need help with your MERLIN device ?
Read this FAQ: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4225163/

Hi i backed up the seccfg while my bl unlocked but i can't flash it can you help me ? my bl is locked right now

Sirpak said:
Hi i backed up the seccfg while my bl unlocked but i can't flash it can you help me ? my bl is locked right now
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You can flash it easily using spflashtool or twrp.

Can you tell me how to do it it is .bin file and i don't know how to flash with sp flash tool and i don't have twrp too

Can you do a tutorial ?

Sirpak said:
Can you tell me how to do it it is .bin file and i don't know how to flash with sp flash tool and i don't have twrp too
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Sirpak said:
Can you do a tutorial ?
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I suggest you to watch some videos, the flashing using spflashtool is same to any device.

Still i can't do it i watched a few videos but videos not fixed my problem my bl is locked is it a problem for this operation

Sirpak said:
Still i can't do it i watched i few videos but videos not fixed my problem my bl is locked is it a problem for this operation
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Locked bootloader is not a problem for flashing using spflashtool.
You can write some partitions even with locked bootloader, like preloader and seccfg.
Try to attach your screenshots, please.

İ'm trying to use download tab for flash seccfg while i just use seccfg it says please select at least one rom before execution. when i try with boot.img it says error status preloader invalid

Sirpak said:
İ'm trying to use download tab for flash seccfg while i just use seccfg it says please select at least one rom before execution. when i try with boot.img it says error status preloader invalid
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Please, attach the screenshot.

this is with boot

Something is wrong right ? or anything i did is wrong

Sirpak said:
this is with boot
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Try this:
#1. Dowload and extract the preloader-V12.0.4.0 -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4218929/
#2. Enter in fastboot.
#3. Flash the preloader-V12.0.4.0:
Code:
fastboot flash preloader preloader-V12.0.4.0.bin
#4. Turn off the device.
#5. Go to SPFLASHTOOL and Flash what you want to flash. Remeber to plug the usb cable only and DON'T press any key. If you keep keys untouched the preloader-V12.0.4.0 will flash in download mode, so you don't need to bypass the edl mode.
Done.

I'm in 12.0.3 india rom isn't this going to be a problem ?

Sirpak said:
I'm in 12.0.3 india rom isn't this going to be a problem ?
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So, you don't need to flash the preloader.
Did you flash the unlocked seccfg?
Did you try using the stock scatter file?

I tried to flash seccfg via fastboot but got an error.
I didn't tried the stock scatter file

I tried to flash seccfg via sp flash tool and got an error too i don't know what to do

I can't see the seccfg in the sp flash tool is this right ?

Sirpak said:
I can't see the seccfg in the sp flash tool is this right ?
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Edit the stock scatter file.
Search for "preloader_merlin.bin" section and change from "is_download: false" to "is_download: true".

[GUIDE/TIP]Failed fastboot flashing of stock ROM

I was on stock ROM (12.0.8.0 QJSEUXM) and noticed that v12.0.9.0 is out for some time already, but not offered by system to be installed. In the past with my previous phones when I wanted to "force" the update, I simply downloaded fastboot ROM, flashed it and re-rooted the phone. In a matter of few minutes I had up-to-date and working phone again. Today I tried the same with Mi 10T lite and it failed miserably.
Observed issues:
1. flashing script (flash_all_except_storage.bat) comes with CRCLIST and SPARECRCLIST commands which are either not understood by phone (fastbootd), or fail verification (fastboot)
2. after modification of script and removal of beforementioned lines, flashing completes, however phone stays in bootloop showing just Mi logo
3. using different PC, USB port, USB cable, fastboot version, fastbootd/fastboot mode, driver version, Mi flash,.. result always in the same non-functional phone
4. after booting to TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img), internal data gets decrypted correctly, but TWRP reports issue mounting /odm
5. flashing different ROM version results in the very same issue
Fix:
1. Flash stock ROM (in my case 12.0.8.0)
2. If you receive an CRC error, remove 2 lines from flashing script containing words CRCLIST and SPARECRCLIST and re-run it again
3. Download recovery ROM (12.0.9.0) and put it to internal SD (you can do it in advance or through TWRP when the phone is already "soft-bricked")
4. Flash recovery ROM from TWRP & reboot to functional system
I noticed that fastboot ROM uses super.img, which for some reason isn't flashed properly. Recovery ROM flashes /system, /vendor and /odm partitions directly, which overcomes this limitation. If anyone knows why it happens and especially how to use fastboot ROM directly with no extra steps, please share it.

_mysiak_ said:
I was on stock ROM (12.0.8.0 QJSEUXM) and noticed that v12.0.9.0 is out for some time already, but not offered by system to be installed. In the past with my previous phones when I wanted to "force" the update, I simply downloaded fastboot ROM, flashed it and re-rooted the phone. In a matter of few minutes I had up-to-date and working phone again. Today I tried the same with Mi 10T lite and it failed miserably.
Observed issues:
1. flashing script (flash_all_except_storage.bat) comes with CRCLIST and SPARECRCLIST commands which are either not understood by phone (fastbootd), or fail verification (fastboot)
2. after modification of script and removal of beforementioned lines, flashing completes, however phone stays in bootloop showing just Mi logo
3. using different PC, USB port, USB cable, fastboot version, fastbootd/fastboot mode, driver version, Mi flash,.. result always in the same non-functional phone
4. after booting to TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img), internal data gets decrypted correctly, but TWRP reports issue mounting /odm
5. flashing different ROM version results in the very same issue
Fix:
1. Flash stock ROM (in my case 12.0.8.0)
2. Download recovery ROM (12.0.9.0) and put it to internal SD (you can do it in advance or through TWRP when the phone is already "soft-bricked")
3. Flash recovery ROM from TWRP & reboot to functional system
I noticed that fastboot ROM uses super.img, which for some reason isn't flashed properly. Recovery ROM flashes /system, /vendor and /odm partitions directly, which overcomes this limitation. If anyone knows why it happens and especially how to use fastboot ROM directly with no extra steps, please share it.
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I tried to flash firmware rom with mi flash tool, but there error too, maybe i am errorman
i will try one more time, keep your fingers to me

NeverMind._. said:
I tried to flash firmware rom with mi flash tool, but there error too, maybe i am errorman
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What error? You might need to modify your flashing script and remove lines mentioning CRCLIST and SPARECRCLIST.

_mysiak_ said:
What error? You might need to modify your flashing script and remove lines mentioning CRCLIST and SPARECRCLIST.
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I will do it on my notebook, if it will show error i will show you it, btw thx for helping me

wtf, i flashd with mi flash tool, after 6 minutes, it shows error, phone is showing redmi lol
btw it works, but now i have redmi 10t lite
{
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"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"
}

try this program QPST_2.7.496

i need help. After a failed attempt of flash. My phone stuck on fast boot screen not found in MI flash too. i installed adb again still not appear in mi flash tool. I can enter recovery mode but still not appear in mi flash tool. I only have stock recovery

kammgl said:
i need help. After a failed attempt of flash. My phone stuck on fast boot screen not found in MI flash too. i installed adb again still not appear in mi flash tool. I can enter recovery mode but still not appear in mi flash tool. I only have stock recovery
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For flashing you need to be in fastboot mode. If your phone is not detected correctly, most probably you have incorrect drivers installed (ADB instead of fastboot). Check from command line "fastboot devices" - you should see your phone connected. If it's missing, check your drivers in Windows device manager.

Can you attach picture , of how many lines did you remove? I have 4 lines with spare and crc

tze_vitamin said:
Can you attach picture , of how many lines did you remove? I have 4 lines with spare and crc
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Might be easier for you to show the lines.. I removed only 2 lines, but maybe there are more with more recent ROMs.

_mysiak_ said:
Might be easier for you to show the lines.. I removed only 2 lines, but maybe there are more with more recent ROMs.
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I remove 4 lines but still have the same issue. I reopen MI flash tools, upload ROM again,and still showing the same error, I will upload pics later

I was using my phone normally, I left it charging and when I looked at it again, it would restart non-stop. It's a Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite, I held the power button, but it didn't turn on, it just came back to the bootloader screen, I didn't try to format it as I was trying to recover my files.
So I thought about unlocking the bootloader to get access to my files, I used Mi Unlock Tool, but it doesn't work. I still have access to my account phone number and email address. But I couldn't unlock by this method.
Please I need your help. Thank you

How To Guide Different Method for Installing Poco F3 Fastboot rom

For those stuck in fastboot mode, I'm going to talk about installing fastboot rom by following a different path. I tried different methods because I was constantly getting errors with Mi flash. I can say that I found a 100% solution with the method below.
First of all, download and install the following files on your computer.
1: Minimal adb
2: Toll all in one
3: And drivers.
4: The fastboot rom you will use
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1: Extract the downloaded rom to the folder with winrar.
2: Run minimal adb. keep it open
3: Run tool all in one.
4: Connect the phone to PC in fastboot mode.
5: Tool all in one will see your phone. If it does not see it as poco, select it as generic and introduce it.
6: Choose to flash factory images
7: Choose xiaomi fastboot rom flasher
8: Select yours unzipped rom folder
9: Run flash rom.
10: Wait 5-8 minutes and finish.
{
"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",
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Alternative programs:
XiaomiADBFastbootTools (Java)
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools
XiaoMiTool (v2)
https://www.xiaomitool.com/
Both can be used in Windows, Linux and macOS.
Bootloader unlock can be done with XiaoMiTool (v2) for Linux and macOS.
Mi Phone Assistant v4.2 Beta Official! With Unofficial English translate by TomHenson!
https://c.mi.com/thread-3049986-1-0.html​
Mi-Flash
https://xiaomiflashtool.com​
Mi-Flash Pro
https://miflashpro.com​
TOOL ALL IN ONE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/3358711/​
MIFLASH[GUIDE]⚙ USE XIAOMI FLASH TOOL
FOR ALL XIAOMI BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All your data...
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pl1992aw said:
Alternative programs:
XiaomiADBFastbootTools (Java)
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools
XiaoMiTool (v2)
https://www.xiaomitool.com/
Both can be used in Windows, Linux and MAC.
Bootloader unlock can be done with XiaoMiTool (v2), good alternative for Linux and MAC to try unlock bootloader.
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I tried xiamitool v2. I got similar errors on it too

entekss said:
I tried xiamitool v2. I got similar errors on it too
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Show what error you get.
There are people flashing with Mi-Flash that always gives errors, but the phone still successfully flashed and bootup.
Some errors are saying the bootloader is not locked, but the flashing process are success.
Flash fastboot ROM can be even done with just double click on the "Flash all.bat" file from the fastboot ROM. All these programs are running those scripts which is already inside fastboot ROM.

pl1992aw said:
Show what error you get.
There are people flashing with Mi-Flash that always gives errors, but the phone still successfully flashed and bootup.
Some errors are saying the bootloader is not locked, but the flashing process are success.
Flash fastboot ROM can be even done with just double click on the "Flash all.bat" file from the fastboot ROM.
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everyone's problem may be different. I've been trying to install rom for two days. I tried all fastboot roms with miflash and xiaoMitool. I failed in all. I wanted to share when I was successful in this method. Anyone who wishes can use whatever they want.

entekss said:
everyone's problem may be different. I've been trying to install rom for two days. I tried all fastboot roms with miflash and xiaoMitool. I failed in all. I wanted to share when I was successful in this method. Anyone who wishes can use whatever they want.
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Everyone's problem may be different, so still need to see what error encountered. Some people cannot use Mi-Flash because they accidently locked bootloader. In this kind of cases, even the tool you mentioned can't help. So still need to post what error encountered.
Of course. I put alternative programs so anyone who wishes can use whatever they want.
The tool you mentioned can only be used in Windows, but it also can work on non-Xiaomi phones like OnePlus, some ROG/Asus, ZTE, Nubia etc.
There will be from time to time some people asking how to do it on Linux or macOS, so they need alternative programs.

This worked for me on my poco f3. Was having issues with mi flash. Thanks for sharing

Unable to root Honor 7x (BND-AL10)

As getting raspberryPI is impossible now a days, i wanted to use my old device(Honor 7x) like one by installing PostmarketOS on it.
Got successful in Unlocking the bootloader. But not able to root it. Will walk though all the steps and tries i did so far.
If i have posted this question in the wrong place or without out proper tag, please let me know, i will change it asap.
Device : Honor 7x (BND-AL10)
Android Version : 9
EMUI Version : 9.1.0
Build number : 9.1.0.168(C675E7R1P1)
Bootloader unlocking process (Success):​The Huawei's site, where it asks for device id, imei number etc is no more alive, so i looked out and tried various other methods. Finally landed on PotatoNV.
I removed my back cover, found my devices test point, shorted them, ran potatoNV and it worked, I got the message as `bootloader unlocked` on the bootloader screen.
Rooting process (Failure):​Downloaded various twrp recovery image that i found from the twrp site and also from the forums various threads from xda and tried to flash using fastboot
adb reboot bootloader
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to get the device into bootloader mode
it failed when i tried to flash the twrp recovery image using
fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
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later found my device is "A only" recovery partition type and also for my device the partition was different, so the following command was successful in writing the recovery image to the mentioned partition
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp_recovery.img
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After the writing was successful, i issued
fastboot reboot
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soon after hitting enter on the above command, i removed the cable and tried to enter fastboot mode by press and hold on Volume Up + Power button.
And got this "ERROR MODE 11 recovery image 2 load failed".
{
"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"
}
Spent 3 weeks in trying out most solutions from this form and from blog posts, im unable to install twrp recovery image to root it. After multiple attempts of flashing twrp recovery image.
Update:
1. Tried to convert using "Magisk app". and later tried to flash this recovery image into the device. still the same "ERROR MODE 11 recovery image 2 load failed".
Then, tried to directly boot through the recovery image without flashing into the device with
fastboot boot twrp_recovery.img
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FAILED (remote: 'invalid command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
2. Tried using "Huawei Multi tool" with the same twrp recovery images, unable to install twrp and root my device.
Need Help Please!!!

Question root Xiaomi 11T Official ??

I want an official way to root the device and change the official ROM

strayh_ said:
I want an official way to root the device and change the official ROM
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Welcome to XDA,
I want the same!
Maybe some dev around!

Root is available: Follow this thread
Unofficial twrp 3.6.0 for Xiaomi 11T (Agate)
Twrp 3.6.0 Root Xiaomi 11T (Agate): unofficial build of twrp 3.6.0 have Now been available for the Xiaomi 11T user Who own Xiaomi 11T can Root it by following the below Instructions. to Install twrp Recovery on Xiaomi 11T first You need to...
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Kiwironic said:
Root is available: Follow this thread
Unofficial twrp 3.6.0 for Xiaomi 11T (Agate)
Twrp 3.6.0 Root Xiaomi 11T (Agate): unofficial build of twrp 3.6.0 have Now been available for the Xiaomi 11T user Who own Xiaomi 11T can Root it by following the below Instructions. to Install twrp Recovery on Xiaomi 11T first You need to...
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I tried that a year ago but because of skill issue I wasn't able to fix my device when it bricked so we went to the carrier we bought it at and we said that it happened during an OTA update

If you need help rooting it or unbricking, let me know

Kiwironic said:
If you need help rooting it or unbricking, let me know
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I have MIUI 14 mi pilot build no twrp supports this fw
{
"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"
}

You don't need TWRP for root, just get unlocked bootloader and get the boot.img file from your rom and use the Magisk app to patch it then flash it with fastboot
Code:
Fastboot.exe flash boot magicbootimg.img

Same device and same rom, rooted already

Kiwironic said:
Same device and same rom, rooted already
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Nice

Kiwironic said:
Same device and same rom, rooted already
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Brother i used payload dumper but i can't see boot.img do i need fastboot Rom?

Stephanizgo said:
Brother i used payload dumper but i can't see boot.img do i need fastboot Rom?
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Download the Full ROM (Fastboot) which is bigger and you can find the "boot.img" easier.
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/

I have downloaded the ROM from https://c.mi.com
Official Xiaomi Rom download site but the fastboot logo changed and I no longer have the bunny on fastboot

Send me a screen shot of your about screen and I will send you a modified boot.img but you can do it yourself from the link I sent you. if you look at their download links they are all from mi servers.

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V14.0.3.0.TKWMIXM/agate_global_images_V14.0.3.0.TKWMIXM_20230105.0000.00_13.0_global_576aee87ab.tgz

Stephanizgo said:
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Hello sir , please Can you make a full video tutorial on how to root the device ?

0xHelium said:
Hello sir , please Can you make a full video tutorial on how to root the device ?
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First you need to unlock the bootloader

Then follow these steps:
1 - Download the Fastboot ROM file for your device
2 - Extract the boot.img file from the ROM file, then copy it to your device's storage
3- Download the Majesk app and install it, then flash the boot.img file from inside the Majesk, you will have a new file named Majesk_patch.img in your downloads folder, copy it to your computer
4 - Then download the ADB platform and open it and open the command prompt from within the folder "Make sure to copy the file that you flashed into Magisk from copying it into the folder"
5 - Put your phone into fastboot mode by pressing the power key and volume down, then connect it to the computer, and type the following command at the command prompt:
fastboot flash boot boot.img " Here is the file that I copied inside the adb folder after changing its name to boot.img"
Then type the following command to restart the phone:
fastboot reboot
Congratulations, your phone has been successfully rooted
*I apologize if my writing is bad because I use Google Translate because I am not good at English*

0xHelium said:
Hello sir , please Can you make a full video tutorial on how to root the device ?
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Once my brother returns my S10 I will probably

strayh_ said:
Then follow these steps:
1 - Download the Fastboot ROM file for your device
2 - Extract the boot.img file from the ROM file, then copy it to your device's storage
3- Download the Majesk app and install it, then flash the boot.img file from inside the Majesk, you will have a new file named Majesk_patch.img in your downloads folder, copy it to your computer
4 - Then download the ADB platform and open it and open the command prompt from within the folder "Make sure to copy the file that you flashed into Magisk from copying it into the folder"
5 - Put your phone into fastboot mode by pressing the power key and volume down, then connect it to the computer, and type the following command at the command prompt:
fastboot flash boot boot.img " Here is the file that I copied inside the adb folder after changing its name to boot.img"
Then type the following command to restart the phone:
fastboot reboot
Congratulations, your phone has been successfully rooted
*I apologize if my writing is bad because I use Google Translate because I am not good at English*
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thanks, i combined this with an old thread and my phone is rooted