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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] prakharagrawal155:
Hey Guys, I want to know that for Flashing official Cm13,

I just need to Flash TWRP with F2FS or is it necessary to Format the partitions to F2FS Separately??

If Yes, Then would i need to Again format the Partitions to Ext4 if i want to go to another Rom or Restore a 5.1.1 backup??

And Does CM13 updates Bootloader to MM??

And Does RR official Updates Bootloader to MM??

Thanks in Advance..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yaranaika:
I'm using Alka. Is there any way to stop that last screen right before rebooting asking "Disable stock recovery replace now?"

I just want the device to auto restart, those options do nothing for me.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Drago_:
I would flash China DEV in EDL and try to unlock again.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bravonova:
Link not working for Universal Boot Image Patcher zip :(
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lavadepa:
I unlocked officially bootloader and using Miui 8 and twrp coffee as well.l hav a problem that when I get weekly update its around 130mb and when I press reboot to update from updater application or trying to flash from twrp I get error 7. Always after this error need to download full ROM package for weekly update.pls help me with solutions
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
OTA updates will not work after you root MiUI. Another reason why MiUI sucks.

check this thread for applying OTA updates with rooted MiUI 8

http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/flashing-ota-twrp-miui-8-cn-dev-kenzo-t3404817
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shree alwaz:
I used official TWRP and flashed lazypather.zip when I was rooting the my kenzo. I backed up the ROM as well after my rooting. I was using the official cm13 for while and I thought of going back to miui ROM. And restored the same. Guess what, miui ROM is working fine but if I make call or receive call I can't hear others voice. Anybody know what just happened to my phone
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lavadepa:
Nithyanandam. Flash the miui Rom again.it will lock bootloader and u wont unable to on off mobile so using fastboot mode unlock bootloader again reboot.Boom thats it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shree alwaz:
How to flash? Do we have flashable zip for the same? I have backup of my miui ROM wont it work?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
You can download a fastboot miui rom. Preferably 7 or 8. Global/cn does not matter. Flash it using miflash. Then unlock Bootloader officially or otherwise. Next flash twrp and supersu to root. You will need lazy flasher if you root(you root by flashing supersu zip) .

OTA will be disabled.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ariofirstson:
I has UBL Officially My Kenzo Via Miunlock tools,and instal Alka TWRP.

I has download manually full rom latest version miui8 china dev from the updater apps. Can i install it that rom through alka twrp?

Are still my device UBL?

Thanks 4 The Amswer...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
Flashing miui with twrp is not recommended
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ariofirstson:
So that means, i cannot update it, although i has download the recovery roms bro?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
It bootloops for me. I can understand the frustration. Happened to me earlier. ROMs are so big too. I just hate miui now. :)

Check this post though.

http://en.miui.com/thread-296353-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bilakos10:
If you have Alka TWRP installed , you can flash the recovery rom through TWRP without a problem.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ariofirstson:
Do i have manually installed via twrp or should i got to choose package first on updater?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shree alwaz:
Basically I want to know reason why did it happened like that. Am I only the one?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lavadepa:
I too got same problem bcoz of backing to miui from cm13 it happens.it locks bootloader
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shree alwaz:
Then what did you do to resolve the issue ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueJeans:
1) Will it also restore EFS and every other partitions back to stock and make the phone just like it was new out of box?

2) Is EFS unique for each device? If so, then flashing Global Stable ROM via EDL mode won't restore it?

3) Does flashing via EDL mode flashes all the partitions and are they same as the backup made by Alka TWRP? If not, then what is the difference between EDL mode flashing and restoring via Alka recovery?

I'm planning to unlock bootloader and install official TWRP recovery given with official CM 13 ROM. If I ever want to return back to stock MIUI with locked bootloader, is it necessary to install Alka recovery first to take full backup or I can simply use EDL mode flashing to return back to stock? I don't want lost IMEI and sim detection issues.

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bilakos10:
Just flash it over regular twrp. No need to go through the updater.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lavadepa:
I tried to go to twrp but it stucked with vibrated n couldn't do any thing so i just did this step.

1)go to fastboot mode

2)connect to pc

3)unlock ur bootloader as u did first time

4)reboot from pc (bootloader mi tool)

5)thats it boom .....now ur ready to go without any bug.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shree alwaz:
This has to be done with miui ROM if I am not wrong.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
You need to flash from EDL only for unofficially unlocked BL. Officially unlocked bootloaders can flash from Fastboot.

About EFS, I am not sure, but I have never faced any issues when flashing from fastboot.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lavadepa:
YUP
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ariofirstson:
Thanks bro, just installed and works fine, also my twrp still have.

Thanks to you for helping me out...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] muadsoft:
Hi, i hope you can help me.

Right now, I have TWRP 3.0.2-2U(official) with the ROM SLIM 6.1. Official unlocked bootloader.

I've wanted to change partitions to f2fs with TWRP 3.0.2-2U (official), but it gives errors.

Can I change from TWRP 3.0.2-2U(official) to Official TWRP with F2FS Support( Based on official TWRP 3.0.2-2 & updated CyanogenMod source)?

If so, I only have to flash the IMG from my current version of TWRP?

Any advice is welcome.

Thanks. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
Twrp with f2fs support works like normal twrp. You can flash normally after you change file systems. /system will revert to ext4 most likely after you flash the ROM, but that is intended. Phone becomes blazing fast after :victory:

You flash all twrp versions using fastboot commands. Keep the img in your adb drive and type

Fastboot flash recovery imgname.img
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] muadsoft:
Thank you for your reply.

I have flashed TWRP with Flashify. All OK.

Now, i have f2fs. I am testing... :D
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] hon3y:
Hello!

I'm on official cm13 and bootloader unlocked via unofficial method! I want go back to miui and i don't know how to do, can you please help me?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bikrambiswas:
i have unlocked bootloader unofficially...which twrp should i flash.....i want to do back ups,..and flash custom, roms or kernels....plz help.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
Read op mate. Anyway, you answer is safe twrp. Avoid roms that lock the bootloader, though that is not a strict rule.

Also, apply for official unlock permission asap.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bikrambiswas:
I have read op...but saw that safe twrp has no updates..only.one.version......and also I have got official unlocking permission... But it has been 20days and everytime it stucks at 50%...with an error account on device not match....so I unlocked unofficial way..,....
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
20 days. Wow. Xiaomi is resting on their ass.

Try backing up miui and install safe twrp. Remember to remove screen lock before you do any backups. Same rule applies to twrp backups.

If it flashes fine, go ahead and try rooting or flashing a custom rom.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bikrambiswas:
OK....I will try ...but can I relock the bootloader and again unlock by official method.......but I don't know how to..even after getting permissions..it says "current account is different from device"...... And safe twrp can he used to back up miui ?....thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
I would recommend backing up miui using the miphone tools too. Twrp behaves oddly with miui sometimes.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lavadepa:
Try this

http://en.miui.com/thread-223061-4-1.html
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bikrambiswas:
I tried to backup using the mi PC suite...but I get error in that " cannot back up "....I am on win 8.1pro ...do u know why this happens?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shree alwaz:
Did you try this ?

http://en.miui.com/thread-280561-1-1.html

I had same issue like you faced. I have followed the steps given in that carefully then I unlocked the device after 2days
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lagloose:
Short question before trying this...

After unlocking unofficially and i want to flash a ROM from xiaomi.eu, it is said in this thread that i should...

• Flash Safe TWRP v2 & Backup Current ROM

• Factory Reset & Flash Custom ROM Zip

• Flash Google Apps Zip & Reboot To System

In the original thread of Safe_TWRP V2 here: http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/modified-twrp-deleting-emmcappsboot-t3371667 it is said that i should:::

1)Flash the MIUI rom

2)Flash universal boot.img patcher

Confused... Is it necessary to flash universal boot.img patcher for xiaomi.eu ROM's or not ?

Thanx, lagloose
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] zakitheracer:
Xiaomi.eu roms dont require boot img patcher
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lagloose:
Ok. Thanx for info.

BTW: your signature says, you're running latest xiaomi weekly. Does your weather app work ? Because it fc's here for me on latest global developer from en.miui.com.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] zakitheracer:
Yeah weather app works just fine
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DonYayo:
use this TWRP works for any rom, only unofficial unlock

http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] naturist:
Epic, why this hasn't been added to the guide list? @SharkcpN

I tested it myself and it's working fine on unofficial unlocked RN3.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhimukesh25:
Hi i flash alka recovery everything work well but in advance option their are one option in black and i thik it is (Partition sdcard) so is this normal in alka recovery or only i m getting is issue....?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DonYayo:
yes i use for flash miui official or any miui based rom, working too with cm roms , and alka twrp only for backups

Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] th4n4t0s:
Anyone know how to prevent bootloader locked automatically when bootloader unlocked officially and flash custom rom?

Also for flashing official cm 13 format change to f2fs, is it reversible? Can i flash wirhout changing it to f2fs?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bilakos10:
Official CM13 won't lock your bootloader.

You don't need to reformat the partitions to f2fs.

Before flashing, make sure to install Alka recovery and take a full backup of the phone.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I'm waiting to receive my Redmi Note 3 Pro Special Edition (Kate, not Kenzo). I've heard that TWRP for Kenzo works on Kate.

I'm planning to unlock the bootloader using the official method and then run the global developer ROM with Xposed. I want a TWRP that will be successful in manually flashing new versions of the dev ROM.

Should I use Cofface or Alka, and what's the difference between them in terms of my use? Can they also flash CM?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] blessedhands:
Can i flash CM13 with cofface version?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bilakos10:
I would advise you to use Alka TWRP in order to flash CM13...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajat13:
Any way to root RN3 Pro without PC?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tabator:
No Way Jose...:cool:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kish™:
TWRP alka vs TWRP safe2

Till now i was just using TWRP alka for all my works, and luckily i didn't had any issue even flashing MIUI 8(though didn't worked properly, com.android.phone stopped issue and no sim detection). But as u say i should use TWRP safe 2 for flashings and restorations, thats good but i have a confusion, TWRP alka is not replaced from recovery even after the bootloader is relocked after flashing cm 13 based romes like RR or cm 13 santosh build. Will TWRP safe 2 also be persistent as recovery manager after bootloader being locked ? Can i access recovery through TWRP safe 2 even on locked bootloader after flashing M bootloader like i can in TWRP alka.

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If u did not flashed any CM firmware yet that means u are still on MIUI firmware so u neen not to restore the firmware as it gets error while restoring framework using TWRP alka. So u just uncheck firmware part while restoration process . It should be working that way.

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TWRP safe 2

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Safe TWRP V2

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5bSNUUrjm6JcXFuNlN2Mmp0R00/view

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Previously i have flashed CM 13 by santoshM latest build 2/09/2016 using TWRP alka withous any f2fs change that u mentioned in CM official rom flashing TWRP section and i was able to boot and every thing worked except network, no sim detected and a recurring com.android.phone stopped error untill i ejected my sim (aircel). Can that due to the process used by me for flashing was not f2fs cause this problem? although previous cm13 santosh builds worked well by flashing the same way i did (using twrp alka, no f2fs)?

Or santosh builds ar diffrent in flashing than official builds of CM 13 require TWRP f2fs?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vandermark:
I want to convert data & cache to F2FS with my exodus rom. This rom is aosp based and not CM based. Can i use the official f2fs twrp for this?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhimukesh25:
Hi right now i m on Official Cm13 Rom and if i want to go back on MIUI what should i do....?

I m using alka Recovery and i hv also backup previous miui v7 Rom
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kashinath:
I am on global stable miui 8 with officially unlocked boatloader. Flashing twrp completes ok but instead of recovery, I see this image. Tried with cofface, alka and official, same result each time.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I think once you've flashed TWRP, you have to immediately boot from fastboot into recovery, otherwise stock recovery replaces TWRP.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vandermark:
[MENTION=5857684]TheStrix[/MENTION] The f2fs compatibel twrp (2nd one) is only about 10MB large. All other twrp's are around 30MB. Is this correct??
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkaboom:
That is the bootloader screen. You may have to re-flash TWRP. Before that though try the following -

See if your phone is being detected by fastboot devices. If so, type fastboot reboot recovery. This does not work on Xiaomi devices most of the time. If you reach a point where "adb devices" detects the phone, try "adb reboot recovery" (NO dash like in "adb reboot-bootloader").

If you have installed TWRP correctly, pressing power + Vol up (with the phone switched off) should take you to recovery mode. Don't let go of the power button after the initial vibrate like you would on other phones.

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Yes. I was surprised myself, though I had to flash it on top of official first :D

Just imagine the amount of junk code in the other TWRPs.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kashinath:
Thanks, it worked, after flashing, while still on "bunny" screen, pressed vol+ and power buttons and it booted in twrp.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bg.stefan90:
I have ab s4 i9505 laying around with broken screen and as i don't need it as phone I have an crazy idea to pickup an 7" display (thinking about tab 3) as they are pretty cheap and attach it to phone for use as an in car head unit. I am wondering if someone did anything similar or have any idea if this will work. I have no idea if connectors are same even, there could be other problems also but I would like to build this Frankenstein :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
I own a tab 3 and my son owns the 9505.

Both need screen replacements, so it is safe to say I have researched both screens.

The S4 has a sealed unit, single part lcd panel and digitizer that requires a single connection to the motherboard.

The tab 3 has separate lcd panel and digitizer, both of which need to be connected to the motherboard via their own dedicated flex cables. So (catagorically) yes, the connectors are different, and no, there is absolutely no cross compatibility. Even if they were the same, I have a feeling that DPI would be an issue.

The S4 has a better/higher resolution screen than the Tab 3, so a hypothetical 'swap out' of screens would (even if it was possible) cause widespread system instability at best......
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] leseesel:
Sorry if this has been told somewhere else. I suppose it has, but I've tried to find something for several days without any luck. Anyway, can anyone tell me exactly what's the purpose/benefit of an Flash Disk is. What's the difference of installing programs to the main memory or the Flash Disk. Dosn't the flash disk just use som of the phones memory. Or is it a special place in ROM. Same goes for the Storage folder.

Thanks in advance from a novice :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] levenum:
I can see you have a JasJar which is a WM 5 phone.

It uses flash memory for OS, and storage and that memory has several partitions:

ROM - the OS part which only update utilities can write to.

Extended ROM - a hidden partition not erased by hard reset where cell companies store their customization.

Storage - the partition you can use for files and apps which is erased by hard reset.

Now to my knowledge JasJar does not have a 'flash disk' partition, but on any device that does it acts like the ext ROM only not hidden.

Basically you can put stuff there you do not want erased during hard reset.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcosCouto:
Hello guys!

I am new on the forum and the reason that bring me here is my girlfriend :cyclops:. She's have a Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 bricked. I've flash with success some devices, but the S3 wants to brake the world record of the most hardest device to fix (at least for me :eek:). Well, when I tried to flash your official rom, the Odin send me the first error called by 'There is no PIT Partition'. After some time sailing on the web, I've discovered a solution the basic solution for it: create a new partition for him. But after I've download some S3 PIT files none takes effect and I get this error: 'Can't open the serial (COM) port'. Can someone help with this?

Some considerations:

- I am developer, if the solution needs some basic android code, you are free to tell me;

- The device starts and stay only on Samsung Logo;

- The download mode show the bellow content:

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300

CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (21 counts)

CURRENT BINARY: (Samsung Official)

SYSTEM STATUS: Official

Notes:

Possible solutions has tested:

* I've tested ALOT of cables (more than five) and the result is the same;

* I've installed the Samsung USB drivers too, and no effect;

* I've tested on other SOs like Ubuntu, Windows XP and Windows Seven, and no effect.

Well guys, thats all. I'll be VERY VERY VERY thankful if anyone can help me. Waiting good answers!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aciupapa:
Have you tried this? http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help/solved-pit-bricked-dead-problem-gt-t2535367

I fixed my phone using this tutorial, and it's still functional.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcosCouto:
I'm working now, but in 1 hour I will reply here if it's work for me, ok?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aciupapa:
Ok. I've braked my 2nd s3 (no pit partiton) so will be fun to fix :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcosCouto:
Doesn't work for me guy :/. It's send me a message error: 'Complete (write) operation failed'. Still can be repaired?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aciupapa:
For my scnd s3 it worked like a charm. I've used the 5 file rom, along with PIT . If it doesnt work after using guide i linked, it's pretty much done, because it cant be repartitoned. I suggest you to look up on the ebay for cheap motherboard and just swap them. I've ordered volume rockers, bcause they've breaked and found cheap motherboard. Just type i9300 motherboard in ebay search.

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I've noticed that on my 2nd device IMEI is lost...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcosCouto:
It's the only way to repair the device? Cannot be fixed with Odin and others? :/
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcosCouto:
Someone can help me? :/
[LG Watch Urbane] theratdude64:
My Setup: LG G5 with Urbane 2nd Edition -

I am unable to get have any text messaging notifications or phone call ability when I am at home. calls and texts ring on phone, and watch sits there no response. I get that it is cellular signal issues, but my phone works fine and there isn't any kind of Bluetooth connection between them that I can tell.

I came from a Galaxy Gear S2, and in the basement when phone would get a call or text, they'd show up just fine on the watch. Not with my new LG G5 and Urbane 2nd edition.

The S2 would work as a Bluetooth external mic and speaker basically, so it didn't rely on the data connectivity for this functionality. Any idea if the Android Wear Urbane 2 can do it?

I'm also working on getting a Microcell from AT&T -

Here is troubleshooting I have performed in get this working:

Factory Reset Watch -

Removed Bluetooth Pairing from Phone -

Uninstalled/Reinstalled Android Wear -

That did nothing, still remembers watch -

"Forget Watch" in Android Wear -

100% from scratch redid "Pair with your watch" process now that both watch and phone have been system updated -

Set to ignore Optimizations while setting up the "Always be connected" options -

Set Screen Always on to OFF -

Started Syncing 21 apps back process automatically -

Successfully reactivated AT&T Number Sync as factory reset sent me a text it disabled -

Verified apps aren't in the blocked notification list -

~~

STILL cannot get text notifications or calls on it when at home -