The procedure is very simple. DFE or OFOX are NOT required. I myself flashed TWRP on an encrypted device and it boots and works as expected. Also twrp does not go away if you follow the steps correctly. No format needed either. Just remember your password.
0. First of all an unlocked bootloader is required. If this is your first time, go to miui.com/unlock. Backup your personal data before unlocking.
1. On windows install ADB DRIVERS and download PLATFORM-TOOLS and TWRP. Also download Magisk and move it to the phone, or to a type C usb stick if the device is encrypted.
2. In Developer Options Enable USB Debugging, then reboot to fastboot (Vol Down + PWR Button).
3. Connect the device to PC. Extract the platform tools folder and in it press Shift+Left Click and open a powershell window. Type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery [twrp version name]
4. Type fastboot reboot and hold Vol+ to go staight into TWRP.
5. From there flash magisk, wipe caches and reboot to system.
6. Come back here and hit that thanks button. :good:
It was always the trick to survive twrp is to boot into recovery and flash magisk. Anyway, good to have a clean thread.
Mi 9T Pro ll Tapatalk
Hasn't this been the preferred method since forever? And dfe just isn't needed at all encrypted unencrypted doesn't matter you can still flash magisk, and since when would twrp not work on stock miui roms?
It's just a update of a skinned Android, not a major android os update like android 11, really very little has changed to warrant making this thread, sorry.
hoopsnake said:
Hasn't this been the preferred method since forever? And dfe just isn't needed at all encrypted unencrypted doesn't matter you can still flash magisk, and since when would twrp not work on stock miui roms?
It's just a update of a skinned Android, not a major android os update like android 11, really very little has changed to warrant making this thread, sorry.
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Preferred? I think it's the only one. But many people are asking about miui 12 and what's changed. Many things have changed with Android 10 and/or miui 12 in many other xiaomi devices and extra things are needed (especially on mediatek devices). Also there are some lies being spread about the need of DFE and alternative recoveries as "better".
Not everyone is familiar with the method of rooting and no one cared to create a straightforward how-to without spreading BS with idiotic recoveries and unnecessary things. Have a nice day.
Nothing changed regarding unlocking, flashing TWRP/Orangefox and rooting regarding the 9T Pro since it's release.
There is NO special method for Miui 12 and the method is overall as good as the same for all Xiaomi/Poco devices.
And the "many people" you mentioned is just 1 person who asked for it in the Questions/FAQ section so no need for unnecessary cluttering of threads.
It sometimes takes a while after flashing magisk for the phone to boot up. Make sure you double check that it was successful by using the Magisk Manager app!
trelokeeper said:
Preferred? I think it's the only one. But many people are asking about miui 12 and what's changed. Many things have changed with Android 10 and/or miui 12 in many other xiaomi devices and extra things are needed (especially on mediatek devices). Also there are some lies being spread about the need of DFE and alternative recoveries as "better".
Not everyone is familiar with the method of rooting and no one cared to create a straightforward how-to without spreading BS with idiotic recoveries and unnecessary things. Have a nice day.
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Yes but is it really relevant to discuss changes on other devices on this forum? No
If those people can't do some simple basic research they shouldn't be rooting in the first place it's designed to be simple and easy and if people can't get that they should have never unlocked their bootloader in the first place. Nothing but clutter here. Give one example of someone speading as you say "lies" about dfe.
Is there a way to fix the "ctsProfile: false" ?
Tried a couple modules but they didn't work.
jugul said:
Is there a way to fix the "ctsProfile: false" ?
Tried a couple modules but they didn't work.
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First of all, make sure that Magisk Hide option is enabled in Magisk Manager settings (reboot afterwards) - but if it's not enabled then Basic Integrity would also fail
Problem with CTS Profile failing started about month ago (it has been thoroughly discussed in the general Magisk thread) when Google enforced Hardware backed attestation for CTS Profile (for certain phones / stock firmwares). In that case Magisk Hide cannot hide that Bootloader is unlocked and therefore CTS Profile fails
If so, try how it works for Mi 9T, MIUI 11:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83035713&postcount=40681
In short, install Magisk Hide Props Config module and use its option to delete ro.product.model and reboot afterwards.
The post above describes also how to get back Device is certified in Google Play settings, as well as about a sidefect with Settings/About that will no more properly display your phone model
There is a more 'generic' fix you will also find a link in the post above, to use a particular hardwareoff module for Magisk but that module redefines several ro.product.* props (not only ro.product.model), to cover for other phones like Samsung, etc - IMO, better not to redefine props whose redefinition is not needed for MIUI to pass CTS Profile
zgfg said:
First of all, make sure that Magisk Hide option is enabled in Magisk Manager settings (reboot afterwards) - but if it's not enabled then Basic Integrity would also fail
Problem with CTS Profile failing started about month ago (it has been thoroughly discussed in the general Magisk thread) when Google enforced Hardware backed attestation for CTS Profile (for certain phones / stock firmwares). In that case Magisk Hide cannot hide that Bootloader is unlocked and therefore CTS Profile fails
If so, try how it works for Mi 9T, MIUI 11:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83035713&postcount=40681
In short, install Magisk Hide Props Config module and use its option to delete ro.product.model and reboot afterwards.
The post above describes also how to get back Device is certified in Google Play settings, as well as about a sidefect with Settings/About that will no more properly display your phone model
There is a more 'generic' fix you will also find a link in the post above, to use a particular hardwareoff module for Magisk but that module redefines several ro.product.* props (not only ro.product.model), to cover for other phones like Samsung, etc - IMO, better not to redefine props whose redefinition is not needed for MIUI to pass CTS Profile
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That worked. Thanks!
trelokeeper said:
The procedure is very simple. DFE or OFOX are NOT required. I myself flashed TWRP on an encrypted device and it boots and works as expected. Also twrp does not go away if you follow the steps correctly. No format needed either. Just remember your password.
0. First of all an unlocked bootloader is required. If this is your first time, go to miui.com/unlock. Backup your personal data before unlocking.
1. On windows install ADB DRIVERS and download PLATFORM-TOOLS and TWRP. Also download Magisk and move it to the phone.
2. In Developer Options Enable USB Debugging, then reboot to fastboot (Vol Down + PWR Button).
3. Connect the device to PC. Extract the platform tools folder and in it press Shift+Left Click and open a powershell window. Type
4. Type fastboot reboot and hold Vol+ to go staight into TWRP.
5. From there flash magisk, wipe caches and reboot to system.
6. Come back here and hit that thanks button. :good:
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Hey there I am a completely newbie in this thing, can you please guide me through dm's or anybody else there to help me . I am from India I bought k20 pro in alpha sale and it's warranty is now over so I wanted to root my phone.
I patched the b0ot file of my ROM with magisk and then I flashed it with fastboot. My devices is rooted but I have a issue with WiFi, suggestions?
I'm install twrp on powershell. I got information, is it succesful and when i want to go to recovery i see only miui recovery,. Not twrp. Where is a problem? Bootloader unlocked
Hi, through OrangeFox I tried to install the version miui_RAPHAEL_20.8.7_e721f66562_10.0.zip on my MI 9T Pro, starting from miui_RAPHAELEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFKEUXM_68e06ebeaa_10.0.zip.
Apparently everything went smoothly, but when the reboot starts again with OrangeFox.
Can someone help me?
Thank you
nigol
nigol said:
Hi, through OrangeFox I tried to install the version miui_RAPHAEL_20.8.7_e721f66562_10.0.zip on my MI 9T Pro, starting from miui_RAPHAELEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFKEUXM_68e06ebeaa_10.0.zip.
Apparently everything went smoothly, but when the reboot starts again with OrangeFox.
Can someone help me?
Thank you
nigol
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Did you Format (not Wipe) Data?
if i just use rooted miui , do i still need to flash dfe? what are the benefits of decryption?
what are problems with leaving encrypted partition... pls help
mustali said:
if i just use rooted miui , do i still need to flash dfe? what are the benefits of decryption?
what are problems with leaving encrypted partition... pls help
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Just for rooting you don't need DFE, nor to format (neither to wipe) Data.
You need it if you go to flash custom ROM
Btw, rooting can be done without TWRP, just by patching boot.img and flashing the patched image from Fastboot
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Did you Format (not Wipe) Data?
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No, I just installed the zip with OrangeFox.
How can I fix it?
Orange restarts every time you restart ...
nigol
nigol said:
No, I just installed the zip with OrangeFox.
How can I fix it?
Orange restarts every time you restart ...
nigol
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Try to Format Data from TWRP: Wipe, Advance, Format Data
ok thanks, I'll try
nigol
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On OrangeFox in the Wipe directory there are only these entries:
Dalvik / ART Cache, Cache, System, Vendor, Data, Internal Sorage, USB-Storage.
Which entries should I format?
Thank you
nigol
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Hi,
I'm a happy new owner of the redmi note 4 and I've already unlocked the bootloader.
I would like to use google camera, and eventually adblock.
I've seen there are various way to
- install bootloaders (and it seems there are also various boatloaders)
- root the phone
- enable camera2 api, with and without root
- ...
Actually I like to keep the stock rom and the phone as vanilla as possible, as I've read there are redundant issue with custom rom. I also do like the idea of being able to update the phone "normally", which seems to be what you call OTA update . Also, I've seen that some app may not work if some verification fails ?
So basically the question could you explain me a bit the broad picture and what would you recommend ?
Thank's
PS : sorry I'm not super acurate, I rooted my LG G2 years ago and things seems to have evolved a lot since then.
jbonlinea said:
Hi,
I'm a happy new owner of the redmi note 4 and I've already unlocked the bootloader.
I would like to use google camera, and eventually adblock.
I've seen there are various way to
- install bootloaders (and it seems there are also various boatloaders)
- root the phone
- enable camera2 api, with and without root
- ...
Actually I like to keep the stock rom and the phone as vanilla as possible, as I've read there are redundant issue with custom rom. I also do like the idea of being able to update the phone "normally", which seems to be what you call OTA update . Also, I've seen that some app may not work if some verification fails ?
So basically the question could you explain me a bit the broad picture and what would you recommend ?
Thank's
PS : sorry I'm not super acurate, I rooted my LG G2 years ago and things seems to have evolved a lot since then.
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So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
I am using pixel experience 8.1 oreo rom in my redmi notr 4.and i have also install google canera mod.mgcmod5.i have done all the settings but ehen i am trying to take puctures its force closing and lagging..need solution..
ArK96 said:
So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
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After every OTA update do I need to re-flash everything?
ÀnkanKoley said:
After every OTA update do I need to re-flash everything?
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If RedWolf succeeds OTA survival, then there is no need. But after OTA if RedWolf is replaced by stock recovery, then yes you'll have to flash everything once again. Refer RedWolf thread for more details on OTA survival.
ArK96 said:
So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
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Sounds right and great, thank's !
Two question.
- I've read somewhere that some custom recovery and/or root may cause some app to fail, notably banking app.
Well I used to use such app on my rooted G2 , but will it remain posible after folowing the process you suggest above ?
about redwolf, there is quite a lot of explainations in theses two links 1 and 2, however I can figure out how to install redwolf ?! what am I suppose to do with the .iso image available for download ? isn't there a step by step install guide somewhere ?
Thank's
jbonlinea said:
Sounds right and great, thank's !
Two question.
- I've read somewhere that some custom recovery and/or root may cause some app to fail, notably banking app.
Well I used to use such app on my rooted G2 , but will it remain posible after folowing the process you suggest above ?
about redwolf, there is quite a lot of explainations in theses two links 1 and 2, however I can figure out how to install redwolf ?! what am I suppose to do with the .iso image available for download ? isn't there a step by step install guide somewhere ?
Thank's
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Use Magisk for root and once Magisk is installed enable Magisk hide for the banking app, this will hide root from that particular app.
Installing a custom recovery like redwolf :
1. Unlock your phone's bootloader.
2. Download the recovery image file, rename it to "recovery.img" and place in a folder on your computer. Make sure you have working ADB and fastboot drivers installed on this computer.
3. Connect your phone in fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power button)
4. Open command prompt in the folder containing the downloaded recovery. (Shift + Mouse right click)
5. Type the below command into the command prompt
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot boot recovery.img
Once inside recovery flash ROM, Magisk, if ROM is MiUI flash lazyflasher too, or phone won't boot. If custom ROM ignore lazyflasher and flash GApps instead.
If recovery installation instructions confuse you there are infinite number of YouTube videos that will help you.
ArK96 said:
So, you want root and GCam working on your MIUI without breaking OTA updates, is that right?
• Unlock bootloader, flash RedWolf recovery then through Redwolf recovery flash LazyFlasher.
• In Redwolf enable OTA survival.
• Flash Magisk through recovery for root.
• For GCam to work, you need to enable Camera2API in your build.prop. This can be done through a simple Magisk module too. But I must warn you enabling Camera2API on MIUI might break some functionalities of your MIUI stock camera app.
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What would broke on miui camera?
amnher said:
What would broke on miui camera?
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The HDR mode.
ArK96 said:
Use Magisk for root and once Magisk is installed enable Magisk hide for the banking app, this will hide root from that particular app.
Installing a custom recovery like redwolf :
1. Unlock your phone's bootloader.
2. Download the recovery image file, rename it to "recovery.img" and place in a folder on your computer. Make sure you have working ADB and fastboot drivers installed on this computer.
3. Connect your phone in fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power button)
4. Open command prompt in the folder containing the downloaded recovery. (Shift + Mouse right click)
5. Type the below command into the command prompt
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot boot recovery.img
Once inside recovery flash ROM, Magisk, if ROM is MiUI flash lazyflasher too, or phone won't boot. If custom ROM ignore lazyflasher and flash GApps instead.
If recovery installation instructions confuse you there are infinite number of YouTube videos that will help you.
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Thank's again , that's awesome!
Maybe a few more question
FIRST
at step 2) how do I make sure I have a working ADB and Fastboot drivers ?
As far as I understand, fastboot drivers should already be installed ; however I suspect ADB not to be installed.
Indeed, I've already unlocked the bootloader with this tutorial, and I can confirm the phone is unlocked from settings > more settings > developper options > Mi locking status.
So basically I've already installed MiUSBDrivers and ran miflashunlock. There are fastboot.exe, fastboot_unlock.exe and AdbWinApi.dll files in the miflash_unlock folder I downloaded and used to unlock, but I haven't used any of these later 3 files.
I have found this post to install ADB
SECOND
at step 4), the best would be to place the recovery image downladed from here into the folder containing ADB downloaded just above right ?
Then, go on with step 5)
THIRD
If everything went well, my phone is supposed to reboot in redwolf recovery, ok.
but whart do you mean by "Once inside recovery flash ROM" ?
Why am I suposed to flash a rom ?
To my understanding, I already have a rom, miui, and do not want to change for the moment.
Should I download the "Full Rom" from here, or the "Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File" rom from here ? If so, what souhld I do with the rom; where sould I place it, on the computer, on the phone ?
Or do I need to flash ROM only if I want to change/upgrade my rom ?
FOURTH
To flash Magisk and Lazyflasher.
I understood that redwolf recovery comes with Magisk, so I assume I'll only have to go to "install" tab of redwolf, and I'll find the Magisk file to flash.
Ok what about Lazyflasher ? is it also provided with redwolf ?
Or should I download it ? and if so where should I place the file ?
FIFTH (and last)
I assume once installed from recovery, Magisk will show himself as an app/icon on the "desktop", and I'll be able to selectively enable Magisk hide for the banking app.
Thank's again for your help.
Sorry if I have too many questions, I'm a little rusted, and prefer having a comprehensive picture of the porcess before jumping into it, and avoid one more post entitled helpppp pleeeeeese I bricked my phone
jbonlinea said:
Thank's again , that's awesome!
Maybe a few more question
FIRST
at step 2) how do I make sure I have a working ADB and Fastboot drivers ?
As far as I understand, fastboot drivers should already be installed ; however I suspect ADB not to be installed.
Indeed, I've already unlocked the bootloader with this tutorial, and I can confirm the phone is unlocked from settings > more settings > developper options > Mi locking status.
So basically I've already installed MiUSBDrivers and ran miflashunlock. There are fastboot.exe, fastboot_unlock.exe and AdbWinApi.dll files in the miflash_unlock folder I downloaded and used to unlock, but I haven't used any of these later 3 files.
I have found this post to install ADB
SECOND
at step 4), the best would be to place the recovery image downladed from here into the folder containing ADB downloaded just above right ?
Then, go on with step 5)
THIRD
If everything went well, my phone is supposed to reboot in redwolf recovery, ok.
but whart do you mean by "Once inside recovery flash ROM" ?
Why am I suposed to flash a rom ?
To my understanding, I already have a rom, miui, and do not want to change for the moment.
Should I download the "Full Rom" from here, or the "Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File" rom from here ? If so, what souhld I do with the rom; where sould I place it, on the computer, on the phone ?
Or do I need to flash ROM only if I want to change/upgrade my rom ?
FOURTH
To flash Magisk and Lazyflasher.
I understood that redwolf recovery comes with Magisk, so I assume I'll only have to go to "install" tab of redwolf, and I'll find the Magisk file to flash.
Ok what about Lazyflasher ? is it also provided with redwolf ?
Or should I download it ? and if so where should I place the file ?
FIFTH (and last)
I assume once installed from recovery, Magisk will show himself as an app/icon on the "desktop", and I'll be able to selectively enable Magisk hide for the banking app.
Thank's again for your help.
Sorry if I have too many questions, I'm a little rusted, and prefer having a comprehensive picture of the porcess before jumping into it, and avoid one more post entitled helpppp pleeeeeese I bricked my phone pen
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ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Looks like you don't have ADB/Fastboot installed system wide. Although it is completely fine to use adb/fastboot in a folder, installing it system wide is much more convenient because you can open a command window in any folder and execute ADB/Fastboot commands. [URL="https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979”]Here's the link[/URL] to download the system wide installer. Install it and REBOOT your PC.
Flashing RedWolf
Once drivers are installed and PC rebooted, connect phone in Fastboot mode and follow my previous instructions. Also now you can open command prompt in any folder and execute the commands since ADB/Fastboot is installed system wide.
Flashing ROM
Sorry if I confused you there in the previous post. If you wish to stick with your current MIUI ROM then you don't need to flash any ROM file.
Flashing Lazyflasher
You MUST flash lazyflasher since you want to stay with MIUI. If you install a custom recovery on MIUI without flashing lazyflasher, the phone will not boot and will be stuck at the MI logo. I've attached the file.
Flashing Magisk
Flash Magisk after lazyflasher. You may download the latest package from Magisk thread or use RedWolf's built in Magisk package as you said and update it later through the Magisk manager app. And yes, you can select which apps can be Magisk hidden.
ArK96 said:
ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Looks like you don't have ADB/Fastboot installed system wide. Although it is completely fine to use adb/fastboot in a folder, installing it system wide is much more convenient because you can open a command window in any folder and execute ADB/Fastboot commands. [URL="https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979”]Here's the link[/URL] to download the system wide installer. Install it and REBOOT your PC.
Flashing RedWolf
Once drivers are installed and PC rebooted, connect phone in Fastboot mode and follow my previous instructions. Also now you can open command prompt in any folder and execute the commands since ADB/Fastboot is installed system wide.
Flashing ROM
Sorry if I confused you there in the previous post. If you wish to stick with your current MIUI ROM then you don't need to flash any ROM file.
Flashing Lazyflasher
You MUST flash lazyflasher since you want to stay with MIUI. If you install a custom recovery on MIUI without flashing lazyflasher, the phone will not boot and will be stuck at the MI logo. I've attached the file.
Flashing Magisk
Flash Magisk after lazyflasher. You may download the latest package from Magisk thread or use RedWolf's built in Magisk package as you said and update it later through the Magisk manager app. And yes, you can select which apps can be Magisk hidden.
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Awesome !
Great to know that I should fisrt flash lazyflasher and then magisk.
Stupid, probably last question
Should I do everything up to and incliding flashing lazyflsher, rebot normally, and then reboot again in redwolf and flash magisk ?
of is this extra zealous ?
Thanks
jbonlinea said:
Awesome !
Great to know that I should fisrt flash lazyflasher and then magisk.
Stupid, probably last question
Should I do everything up to and incliding flashing lazyflsher, rebot normally, and then reboot again in redwolf and flash magisk ?
of is this extra zealous ?
Thanks
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While it can all be flashed at one go, I suggest you to flash LF and once boot your device successfully and reboot to redwolf and flash Magisk afterwards.
ArK96 said:
While it can all be flashed at one go, I suggest you to flash LF and once boot your device successfully and reboot to redwolf and flash Magisk afterwards.
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Thank you very much !
jbonlinea said:
Thank you very much !
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No problem.
ArK96 said:
No problem.
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hum, :silly:
the link you sent for adb do not work
jbonlinea said:
hum, :silly:
the link you sent for adb do not work
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Here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcxw0yy3jvydupd/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe?dl=0
ArK96 said:
Here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcxw0yy3jvydupd/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe?dl=0
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Excellent !
so
- I did installed redwolf recovery - changed settings as advised here
- flashed lazyflasher
- reboot -> wokrs I'm back on miui
- reboot in redwolf and flashed magisk
- reboot into android, installed rootchek, I'm rooted
- hide magisk from magisk manager for my apps --> working
Everything works
Further questions :
- Am I suppose to clean cache at some stage ? I can still do it now ?
- Is there some recomended module for magisk ? (not sure what they are for)
- as for everything else, I've seen many options to enable camera2api. Which one would you recomend ? is "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1" the only needed change or this treat rises something this
- is there a recomended version/release of google camera to use with miui9 global, latest update (not developper) (I've seen various reported issues depending on version/release)
- any other must/nice/interesting hacks to fully enjoy this phone ?
- any security recomendation ? (re-locking the bootloader ? instally some utilities... ?)
thanks
after that, I'll be done
jbonlinea said:
Excellent !
so
- I did installed redwolf recovery - changed settings as advised here
- flashed lazyflasher
- reboot -> wokrs I'm back on miui
- reboot in redwolf and flashed magisk
- reboot into android, installed rootchek, I'm rooted
- hide magisk from magisk manager for my apps --> working
Everything works
Further questions :
- Am I suppose to clean cache at some stage ? I can still do it now ?
- Is there some recomended module for magisk ? (not sure what they are for)
- as for everything else, I've seen many options to enable camera2api. Which one would you recomend ? is "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1" the only needed change or this treat rises something this
- is there a recomended version/release of google camera to use with miui9 global, latest update (not developper) (I've seen various reported issues depending on version/release)
- any other must/nice/interesting hacks to fully enjoy this phone ?
- any security recomendation ? (re-locking the bootloader ? instally some utilities... ?)
thanks
after that, I'll be done
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Clean cache not required.
Magisk modules are MODs for your system but they are done without tampering your system. (Systemless MODs).
Try Dolby atmos ZTE Axon 7 audio MOD module, YouTube vanced module (100% Adfree, background play)..etc
Use Arnova's GCam.
Never ever relock bootloader with a custom recovery or custom ROM. Else irreversible brick.
I've repeated too much stuff that has been posted in the forum already, if you have any further doubts search the forum or use Google.
Flash through redwolf the attached file to enable camera2api. If you want to uninstall it later go to magisk manager and delete it.
Cheers.
ArK96 said:
Clean cache not required.
Magisk modules are MODs for your system but they are done without tampering your system. (Systemless MODs).
Try Dolby atmos ZTE Axon 7 audio MOD module, YouTube vanced module (100% Adfree, background play)..etc
Use Arnova's GCam.
Never ever relock bootloader with a custom recovery or custom ROM. Else irreversible brick.
I've repeated too much stuff that has been posted in the forum already, if you have any further doubts search the forum or use Google.
Flash through redwolf the attached file to enable camera2api. If you want to uninstall it later go to magisk manager and delete it.
Cheers.
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Hi dude
I'm almost done but back to square 0, with blinking black screen at boot !
No crisis, I can still go to redwolf recovery, as well as fastboot.
How it happend ?
In magisk manager (on miui) I checked what modules were available in the download panel, and tried "Google Pixel 2 Experience" or something similar.
On reboot, the mi logo is displayed, then I have a black screen blinking on and off, without mi logo, just black, on and off
I thus wanted to unistal the mod with magisk module uninstaller, but the install fails and return that "magisk is not installed" and "magisk is required for this mod"
So I obviously couldn't try to uninstall the supposed failing module
I thus rebooted in redwold and installed magisk from redwolf (the included release), things went well
However, I still cant install magisk module uninstaller, getting the same error as above.
I took my chance and try to re-install magisk from the zip filed I downloaded, the install process was successfull, but I still can't install magisk mod uninstaller, and the black screen issue persist.
Lastly, I took my chance and try to re-install lazy flasher, the install process was successfull, but the black-screen issue persist.
To be honest, I'm a bit sctuck now.
What may be the right procedure to solve this problem ?
Am I screwed and do I have to reflash a whole rom ?
If so Should I do it from redwolf, and how ?
Or should I do it from the pc with fastboot, and how ?
Thanks for your directions
ps: i was interested by pixel 2 experience module as at it was written that it was compatible with mido and provides camera2api, which might have been a nice combo.
ps 2 : I also did installed dolby as you suggested, it worked but the demo crashed to app
ps 3 : I also did installed youtube vaccant, but I couldn't see any new app and my original youtube still had add and couldn't play in the back... not sure it reveals something on the effectiveness of magisk...
Hi everyone so I am about to root my Poco F1, but my main objective is just root it with magisk and install some modules, mainly something that block ads, and something to control the battery, so it doesn't charge pass 80%, I can find those modules, but in essence that is what I want.
- I have backed up everything and I have activated oem unlocking and usb debugging, and I have also opened the mi unlock app on windows and I need to wait just one more day to unlock the bootloader.
- I need to be sure about the next steps, so as far as I know, and correct me please if I am wrong, after that I need to install TWRP (I guess I should download it from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomipocophonef1.html) or should I use another version?, I have read that the official has touch issues, also I wanna be sure about the security part, I read that if I just wanna root with magisk I should just use fastboot boot TWRP, so it is just temporary and like more secure, it will help me a lot to know the differences, but as I told, I just need something simple root it with magisk, maybe do a backup of everything for safety reasons and that's it.
- I should I also flash DM-Verity , ForceEncrypt and Diskquoata disabler? even if I just want a simple root with magisk?
Any way I think that after that, the other step is just flash the latest version of Magisk right?
Thanks in advance guys
Fcleon said:
Hi everyone so I am about to root my Poco F1, but my main objective is just root it with magisk and install some modules, mainly something that block ads, and something to control the battery, so it doesn't charge pass 80%, I can find those modules, but in essence that is what I want.
- I have backed up everything and I have activated oem unlocking and usb debugging, and I have also opened the mi unlock app on windows and I need to wait just one more day to unlock the bootloader.
- I need to be sure about the next steps, so as far as I know, and correct me please if I am wrong, after that I need to install TWRP (I guess I should download it from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomipocophonef1.html) or should I use another version?, I have read that the official has touch issues, also I wanna be sure about the security part, I read that if I just wanna root with magisk I should just use fastboot boot TWRP, so it is just temporary and like more secure, it will help me a lot to know the differences, but as I told, I just need something simple root it with magisk, maybe do a backup of everything for safety reasons and that's it.
- I should I also flash DM-Verity , ForceEncrypt and Diskquoata disabler? even if I just want a simple root with magisk?
Any way I think that after that, the other step is just flash the latest version of Magisk right?
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Yes, that's the correct place to get the TWRP image file from. You've backed up so that's good. Make sure the PC you're using has USB 2.0 ports. If it only has USB 3.0 ports you'll need an external USB 2.0 hub for this to work. fastboot boot the TWRP image file and backup using TWRP. I backup system image, vendor image, boot & data. You don't need System or Vendor. Flash Magisk and install the Magisk manager apk. I use AdAway for blocking ads which requires root. You don't need to flash dm-verity, DFE or diskquota disabler. Nor do you need to worry about security.
Fcleon said:
Hi everyone so I am about to root my Poco F1, but my main objective is just root it with magisk and install some modules, mainly something that block ads, and something to control the battery, so it doesn't charge pass 80%, I can find those modules, but in essence that is what I want.
- I have backed up everything and I have activated oem unlocking and usb debugging, and I have also opened the mi unlock app on windows and I need to wait just one more day to unlock the bootloader.
- I need to be sure about the next steps, so as far as I know, and correct me please if I am wrong, after that I need to install TWRP (I guess I should download it from https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomipocophonef1.html) or should I use another version?, I have read that the official has touch issues, also I wanna be sure about the security part, I read that if I just wanna root with magisk I should just use fastboot boot TWRP, so it is just temporary and like more secure, it will help me a lot to know the differences, but as I told, I just need something simple root it with magisk, maybe do a backup of everything for safety reasons and that's it.
- I should I also flash DM-Verity , ForceEncrypt and Diskquoata disabler? even if I just want a simple root with magisk?
Any way I think that after that, the other step is just flash the latest version of Magisk right?
Thanks in advance guys
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i am on 3.3.3-1 unofficial, the touch issues fixed in this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80122987&postcount=305
download link
https://mega.nz/#F!bdwQVIyK!OWNLH72HNT-ecmC-vAVmPw
- Magisk disables Dm Varity itself while flashing
- but for DFE you need to flash saperate Disable Force Encryption - Treble.zip
i replied similar question(s) and more YESTERDAY at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80170044&postcount=3
if you can manage some time, Please do read ~ its about rooting to custom rom flashing
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHtfLh6azw plz see
YasuHamed said:
i am on 3.3.3-1 unofficial, the touch issues fixed in this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80122987&postcount=305
download link
https://mega.nz/#F!bdwQVIyK!OWNLH72HNT-ecmC-vAVmPw
- Magisk disables Dm Varity itself while flashing
- but for DFE you need to flash saperate Disable Force Encryption - Treble.zip
i replied similar question(s) and more YESTERDAY at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80170044&postcount=3
if you can manage some time, Please do read ~ its about rooting to custom rom flashing
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHtfLh6azw plz see
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Ok but in my situation and for the things that I am gonna do, do you really think I need to disable DFE and the other things?, disabling all this things are for what reason?
guhvanoh said:
Yes, that's the correct place to get the TWRP image file from. You've backed up so that's good. Make sure the PC you're using has USB 2.0 ports. If it only has USB 3.0 ports you'll need an external USB 2.0 hub for this to work. fastboot boot the TWRP image file and backup using TWRP. I backup system image, vendor image, boot & data. You don't need System or Vendor. Flash Magisk and install the Magisk manager apk. I use AdAway for blocking ads which requires root. You don't need to flash dm-verity, DFE or diskquota disabler. Nor do you need to worry about security.
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Alright then, I have another question, I am right now on 10.3.7 when Xiaomi releases a new version how do I update it, after rooting, normal OTA or I need to do another process?
Fcleon said:
Ok but in my situation and for the things that I am gonna do, do you really think I need to disable DFE and the other things?, disabling all this things are for what reason?
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now the question is SHOULD you be disabling DFE and if yes why? if no WHY ?
Google has been putting great efforts recently to keep users data secured !
force encryption encrypts data (internal storage) for the user . however it consumes battery and later if you are trying to flash roms , there are high chances you will be locked out! because twrp cannot READ that encryption. hence after installing rom, if you go back to twrp! and try to access internal STORAGE, twrp will give your error that unable to Mount storage!
now at the time CLEAN FLASHING if you had flashed DFE, it will DISABLE GOOGLE Encryption and twrp will able to access your data
YasuHamed said:
now the question is SHOULD you be disabling DFE and if yes why? if no WHY ?
Google has been putting great efforts recently to keep users data secured !
force encryption encrypts data (internal storage) for the user . however it consumes battery and later if you are trying to flash roms , there are high chances you will be locked out! because twrp cannot READ that encryption. hence after installing rom, if you go back to twrp! and try to access internal STORAGE, twrp will give your error that unable to Mount storage!
now at the time CLEAN FLASHING if you had flashed DFE, it will DISABLE GOOGLE Encryption and twrp will able to access your data
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Alright so in theory is better to disable force encryption to improve battery and to have the option to install a custom ROM, although at the moment I do like MIUI. And what about disk quota disabler ? What is the reason to disable that?
And if I disable FDE I have to permanent install TWRP ? Because since I just want magisk for the moment I wanted to just use TWRP temporarily and like for making my phone kinda more secure if someone steals it from it
Fcleon said:
Alright so in theory is better to disable force encryption to improve battery and to have the option to install a custom ROM, although at the moment I do like MIUI. And what about disk quota disabler ? What is the reason to disable that?
And if I disable FDE I have to permanent install TWRP ? Because since I just want magisk for the moment I wanted to just use TWRP temporarily and like for making my phone kinda more secure if someone steals it from it
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1. for disk quota disable or not and why please read more on this subject at https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389. (mainly to make storage stats faster, disk quota is used and to obsolete them you disable it)
2. Twrp is the flasher! and you can flash any modes, roms (designed for the device in your hand!) hence you don't have to keep it flashed! you can call the twrp from fastboot command from pc when you want to!
Thanks everyone I finally unlocked the bootloader, and then used fastboot boot TWRP, backup up everything, then flashed magisk, and then FDE, I can say that the device feels much faster, maybe is the placebo effect but anyway I like it.
The last question that I have is what happens when Pocophone releases a new stable version?, should I just use TWRP and flash the ota file? and i guess flash magisk again and fde again right?
Fcleon said:
Thanks everyone I finally unlocked the bootloader, and then used fastboot boot TWRP, backup up everything, then flashed magisk, and then FDE, I can say that the device feels much faster, maybe is the placebo effect but anyway I like it.
The last question that I have is what happens when Pocophone releases a new stable version?, should I just use TWRP and flash the ota file? and i guess flash magisk again and fde again right?
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What I always do when updating is:
1. fastboot boot twrp
2. uninstall magisk
3. install full rom (not ota)
4. install magisk
5. reboot
6. install magisk manager
7. install modules
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global Rom but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx, due to support wifi 2.4 ghz only. (Because bluetooth interfering with wifi 2.4 Ghz and our device doesn't support 5ghz wifi)
Compare to MIUI, Havoc OS has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: no delay with wifi bluetooth interference
+ Doesn't have bloatware, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk and root.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI and extract to get system
From Official Havoc OS here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/a64-ab/ (Newer Version)
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature. If it doesn't work, then try an alternative way:
Open /vendor/bin/init.qcom.post_boot.sh and add the string:
Code:
sendevent /dev/input/event2 0 1 5
then reboot
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
How to Update
- Flash system image over, no wipe require. Just reboot.
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from https://vancedapp.com/; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
- To fix Recording, from Misc features -> Force Timestamp Source, choose Clock boottime
And that's all. Now enjoy!
I gifted my sister this phone so i don't have device to test anymore. Still, sometime i'll test if i can. The guide still works so enjoy flashing!!!
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
ways2 said:
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
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Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw module working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
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Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
ways2 said:
Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
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There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
Thank you sir
thanks a lot for this
can you tell me how to upgrade our 32bit os to 64bit
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
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I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
eddy law paul king said:
Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
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I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
ways2 said:
I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
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i am very afraid that i brick my devise
so make a video
it is accurate and much helpful and easy to understand
i am waiting
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
vinith 32 said:
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
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no
this is for 8 and 8a only
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
ways2 said:
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
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I used TWRP then moved to Orange Fox. Everything working fine, may be your screen is different. In d2tw module, there's a file called readme.md: Manual usage : - enable $ set-dt2w 1 - disable $ set-dt2w 0
Just try it -))))))))
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
ItsmeTushar said:
Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
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Boot.img and vbmeta are done before flashing the gsi. I'd recommend reading this thread first for better understanding
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Zzzleepy said:
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
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I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
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That was weird. In stock ROM, I can back up the /data/media just fine even when encrypted. But after having Havoc OS, I cannot do that anymore. Tried on both TWRP and OrangeFox. I can, with an unencrypted phone, but I do not feel comfortable without a lockscreen. Tried all things I have researched on that error. Not one worked. Might as well just stick to Titanium Backup for backups.
Overall, great GSI. Loading is faster than on stock (with the internet too)! Though, I have another issue with regards to the locking of apps, so that the app would not be cleared. Speaking of clearing apps, it is tiring to scroll left just to see the "Clear All" option in Recents. Autostart too.
I know you are not the developer, but just letting you know my concerns.
How to resize system partition for install gapps?
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How to resize system partition for install gapps?
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Reboot to custom recovery > Menu > Manage Partitions > System > Resize or Repair
Hello community, so I have successfully done it as in title,
but I still have some steps which not very clear and would hope xda community could enlighten me about it.
so my steps are like this:
1. unlock bootloader with Mi unlock tool
2. flash stock MIUI10.3.8 android 9 rom
2.1 transfer 'Disable force encryption treble' and 'Magisk 19.4' to phone storage
3. fastboot, adb flash twrp 3.2.3-1, boot into twrp 3.2.3-1
4. install the 2 zip files in twrp
reboot system, and it went through..
I know I was lucky, so got some questions here:
1. TWRP mention it's necessary to do dm-verify disable. but I review seems I never did it and got no warning message or error about it. I wonder reason for this? is it because I never modify system partition anyway.
2. 'Disable force encryption treble' file has Magisk built in. I was surprised to see it in log, but nevertheless went to flash higher version 19.4 file. all went through I wonder any issue could be caused from this.
3. I review and realize didn't do the 'wipe data/cache' step before install the 2 zip files. It went through without issue surprisingly.. I wonder the reason for this.
3.1 and if I follow the guide to wipe data and cache first, the 2 zip files will still be there? kind of weird not sure how the emulated storage works..
3.2 Is this 'Disable force encryption treble' file step necessary? I read TWRP can auto settle this encryption thing in newer versions.
and I also wonder whether it means my current phone state is 'not encrypted' state. I check in settings 'encrypt with lock screen password' is off.
Thanks in advance guys
poor me no reply and magisk hide to be punched by safetynet enhance..
phileasx said:
poor me no reply and magisk hide to be punched by safetynet enhance..
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You followed and old guide.
The latest stable for the poco is 11.0.6 (Android 10)
and the latest magisk is 20.3
Dfe is needed only if you don't want encryption. Otherwise it's not.
The question is what do you want to do.
Custom ROMs/stock ROMs, Android 9/10 there's a different procedure for each one.
sotosgolf said:
You followed and old guide.
The latest stable for the poco is 11.0.6 (Android 10)
and the latest magisk is 20.3
Dfe is needed only if you don't want encryption. Otherwise it's not.
The question is what do you want to do.
Custom ROMs/stock ROMs, Android 9/10 there's a different procedure for each one.
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Thanks for your reply. Yep I used an older version as I needed something proven working. I'm fine with just MIUI10 android 9 and magisk 19.x.
Do you know about the Dm-verify thing, is it optional also?
phileasx said:
Thanks for your reply. Yep I used an older version as I needed something proven working. I'm fine with just MIUI10 android 9 and magisk 19.x.
Do you know about the Dm-verify thing, is it optional also?
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Keeping dm-verity is an extra barrier for your device to not be exploited.
If you don't have any reason to turn it off, leave it as it is.
The waiting period to unlock the bootloader will be done this Friday, and I plan to install crDroid once it is over.
I would like to confirm that these are the right steps/order since it is my first time doing such a thing to a phone and I don't want to brick it. I don't have an SD card yet, so I will be using adb sideload
Install crDroid
1. Reboot phone in fasboot mode and plug it to computer
2. From computer terminal run: fastboot boot path/to/TWRP.img to boot into TWRP 3.5.2
3. Wipe > Swipe to Factory Reset
4. Advanced > adb Sideload
5. adb sideload path/to/ROM.zip
Install TWRP + microG + Magisk
6. Boot phone and set up crDroid
7. Transfer TWRP + microG + Magisk to phone storage
8. Reboot phone in fasboot mode
9. fastboot boot TWRP.img to boot again into TWRP 3.5.2
10. Install TWRP recovery to Ramdisk (Advanced > Install Recovery Ramdisk)
11. Flash microG (Install > microG.zip)
12. Flash Magisk (Install > Magisk.apk)
13. Reboot phone and install Magisk APK
14. Be done
Should I back up any partitions before doing this? Which?
Is the microG install for RN10 done by flashing zip or Magisk Module? Does it matter?
Too many steps there... till 5 it's good but "factory reset" doesn't do what you think it does, i.e, it does not delete your INTERNAL DATA (photos, documents/etc);
That means you can put Magisk/MicroG/twrp on your phone storage like now and flash it all after you flash CRDROID, then you reboot to recovery;
It won't be TWRP because the DEV dropped it from latest build but it doesn't matter (the recovery gets replaced with the ROM flash (from any ROM) because our device (mojito/sunny) does not have a recovery partition and the recovery is inside the BOOT partition), from there you click "apply update", select the zips you want to install and install them. (respect any order of the packages you want to install as always if there's any) .
Then you reboot the phone and install magisk apk.
I only used microG for Youtube Vanced and used their app to install it without problems, now i switched to the rooted method that replaces the YT app mostly without issues (after some tinkering)
I hope i clarified a few things for you.
By the way, there's no way these days to fully brick your device, you can flash any partition / ROM from fastboot mode which can't be disabled or bricken if your device has it (most do).
A good backup is nevertheless always recommended. (either for panicking reasons or for peace of mind) , also, disabling encryption is also recommended before changing ROM's/kernel's.
Ok, so to make sure I understood correctly: you are saying I can use the recovery included in crDroid to install TWRP to ramdisk, as well as Magisk and microG, correct? (avoiding step 9.)
How did you install microG this time over? Flashing or Module?
Yes, so I hear, but I'd rather not risk soft bricking it on my first try hahaha
Will def make a backup of system, vendor, etc with TWRP.
Thanks
FYI installing TWRP from linux didn't work for me, had to go windo*s :/
P.S.:
How did you install microG this time over?
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On my side I'll tell you for sure once I'm out of fastboot lol ^^
but usually (if your rom accept signature spoofing) on all my other install i do it this way:
install magisk module fdroid privileged extension
install fdroid
install microg fdroid repository
install microg from fdroid
launch microg and check all the boxes (sometimes you need to install more components from fdroid if you want gps or to fake playstore and stuff like that)
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Ok, so to make sure I understood correctly: you are saying I can use the recovery included in crDroid to install TWRP to ramdisk, as well as Magisk and microG, correct? (avoiding step 9.)
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You can use the included recovery to flash anything you'd like, except TWRP (or any other recovery), for TWRP (if you really want it, you're mentioning it too much) you do fastboot boot twrp.img, inside i think in advanced options there's an option to install TWRP which installs it into ramdisk (if you use the one made for this phone 3.5.2 ofc)
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How did you install microG this time over? Flashing or Module?
Yes, so I hear, but I'd rather not risk soft bricking it on my first try hahaha
Will def make a backup of system, vendor, etc with TWRP.
Thanks
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I never installed microG because i don't use it, i only tried it once because the Youtube Vanced option without root which i used in the MIUI ROM before i got permission to unlock bootloader and rooting the device, then, i use pico gapps so i haven't found a need for microG, but there's gotta be a tutorial on how to install it if you search for it.
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How did you install microG this time over? Flashing or Module?
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So, yep, I confirm, that works :
LaMarMôt said:
install magisk module fdroid privileged extension
install fdroid
install microg fdroid repository
install microg from fdroid
launch microg and check all the boxes (install more components from fdroid if you want, backends, fake (or modded) playstore, etc.)
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Sweet, will try it tomorrow if nothing goes sideways with the bootloader unlock
LaMarMôt said:
So, yep, I confirm, that works :
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Yes, that worked for me. both times. I only have an issue with Signal saying there is not Play services installed and not showing up in CLoud messaging, even though all Self-check is marked and other apps show up there.
Reinstalled the ROM (got that bootloop bc I forgot to do the wipes/factory reset), but I still have the same issue. *sighs*
syntheticdingo said:
Yes, that worked for me. both times. I only have an issue with Signal saying there is not Play services installed and not showing up in CLoud messaging, even though all Self-check is marked and other apps show up there.
Reinstalled the ROM (got that bootloop bc I forgot to do the wipes/factory reset), but I still have the same issue. *sighs*
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Hey
Yes it is an "issue" with Signal... not sure if it's due to g**gle, signal or microG... one sure thing is that Signal dev won't do anything about it, as they stated on github (and their forums too), for them either you have "working" play services (i.e. official from g**gle), either their app can fallback to a persistent websocket which apparently shouldn't consume that much more battery in the end.. but that idk), so there's no issue according to them... (they clearly don't give a lot of a f**k regarding foss community, same attitude since a long time towards fdroid and all...)
One workaround (waiting for a better solution) would be to first install Signal 4.59.8 (or previous versions), for example here https://signal-private-messenger.de.uptodown.com/android/versions, make sure it register well via micro (reboot insist and everything... but shouldn't have too), and then, update to last version.
Even if there's messages stating some problem with play service it should stay registered and it should receive messages without any problem (at least it works well for me).
(You could check molly, a little bit more secure fork of signal, and it's the same you can install previous version from here https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/releases?after=v4.59.9-1, and at least you get updates trough fdroid, that's what i use)
On a side note, Signal is becoming more and more dodgy, they even launch their own ponzi own cryptocurrency, but (which really worries me) the source code of the server side is no longer public...(same problem for the forks of course as you have to go through signal servers)
Well it is a shame after all the efforts i took to make people I interact with move to signal that I will have to make them move to matrix (element is a nice client)... (and that time Elon won't help me...)
So yeah... hope i won't have to use signal for long... (i mean if it's just as bad as using wh**tsap, what's the point...?)
Cheers !
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got that bootloop bc I forgot to do the wipes/factory reset
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So, in the end, what would be the exact steps one has to reproduce in order to install CrDroid on an untouched (bootloader unlocked indeed) Redmi Note 10 to succeed from first shot ?
(I messed up badly and even had to use MiFlash... and i'm not even sure how i succeeded in the end lol... A/B is gave me a hard time I guess ^^)
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So, in the end, what would be the exact steps one has to reproduce in order to install CrDroid on an untouched (bootloader unlocked indeed) Redmi Note 10 to succeed from first shot ?
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Well, what worked for me was:
boot into fastboot and plug into pc
run fasboot boot TWRP.img
format data and wipe all but last two partitions (dalvik, metadata, data and internal storage)
then enable adb sideload
run adb sideload crdroid.zip (it will kinda fail/succeed at 47% on terminal/just after it gets to step 2 on phone for me)
reboot phone to system and set it up
transfer magisk, twrp.img microg/gapps to internal storage
reboot phone into fastboot again
and run fastboot boot TWRP.img again
and from there flash magisk.apk, microg/gapps
install recovery to ramdisk
then install magisk app when you boot
regrding magisk: for me, both times i did this, i had to reboot into recovery after doing all that and reflash Magisk a second time in order for it to fully complete the installation. you may have better luck
I will read your other post when I wake up
hope that does it for you
syntheticdingo said:
Well, what worked for me was:
boot into fastboot and plug into pc
run fasboot boot TWRP.img
format data and wipe all but last two partitions (dalvik, metadata, data and internal storage)
then enable adb sideload
run adb sideload crdroid.zip (it will kinda fail/succeed at 47% on terminal/just after it gets to step 2 on phone for me)
reboot phone to system and set it up
transfer magisk, twrp.img microg/gapps to internal storage
reboot phone into fastboot again
and run fastboot boot TWRP.img again
and from there flash magisk.apk, microg/gapps
install recovery to ramdisk
then install magisk app when you boot
regrding magisk: for me, both times i did this, i had to reboot into recovery after doing all that and reflash Magisk a second time in order for it to fully complete the installation. you may have better luck
I will read your other post when I wake up
hope that does it for you
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Thanks a lot !
Actually, i did install everything already , but i'm confused how i succeeded lol (see here if you have nothing better to do ^^)
I guess the "step" i missed (or messed ) was the
format data and wipe all but last two partitions (dalvik, metadata, data and internal storage)
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idk...
well, i was asking mostly for other users who would like to succeed on the first try (and probably for me next time...)
Thanks a lot !!!
Cheers!