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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
Please help me guys

[MENTION=494678]ilpanos[/MENTION] and anybody else who would like to help

Firstly thanks for your guide . I had trouble (explained below) and request your help . It's a long post and request help

1. what I did and failed on a phone one week old

a. Flashed TWRP (not booted into it) - why? Because I wanted to have some XPOSED modules not available on magisk Xposed and enjoy best of both (Magisk Xposed and ordinary Xposed)

b. Flashed Magisk latest version ( sorry don't recollect the version number)- didn't install any modules or Xposed

c Checked safety net -passed

d. December update was pending so while downloading it followed steps in Github first by restoring stock boot. In the next step when I reached the stage where OTA update was in second step I wanted to follow the guide but in the Magisk Manager couldn't find this step Magisk Manager → Install → Install to Second Slot.c. So following your guide (maybe wrongly) I hid the Magisk core module . It prompted me to reboot and I did that without thinking and got into a bootloop ending in TWRP recovery whatever I did

e. Managed to power off the device and flash stock but couldn't succeed ( I have a WIN XP machine and the available tool for WIN XP couldn't flash ROM available at Mi forum

f. Took the device to service center in Bangalore ( India ) and they thankfully fixed it by flashing stock ROM free of cost

2. Current Status: Installed December update by OTA and manually set up the device ( hating every bit of it not being able to use TWRP/ Titanium)

3. What I want to do now

a. Wait for Oreo OTA and update

b. Proceed with rooting and TWRP (flash) Magisk and get OTA

Questions

1. If I unlock the bootloader now , will I lose my data? (I think i won't but want a confirmation). If not, my idea is to boot into TWRP first and take a nandroid so that if something goes wrong in future I can at least fall back to this ( since my WIN XP can't be used)

2. Is my idea at 1(a) wrong? of enjoying both Magisk Xposed and normal Xposed ( without of course duplicating the modules)

3. Is it possible to flash TWRP and get OTA updates?

4. If I flash TWRP (not boot into it)- I should not swipe at the starting screen which allows it to make system modifications, correct?

5. What is the best way after getting Oreo update so that I don't lose OTA? ( Of course the answer will come for sure after Oreo is made available) but if Magisk manager doesn't give the option of "Magisk" how to do it?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
1. you shouldn't lose any data, but as always prepare for it.

2. There is absolutely no difference between Magisk Xposed and "standard" Xposed in terms of modules. If module works in "standard" Xposed, it will work also in systemless mode. Installing both versions at once just calls for troubles, don't do it.

3. No, you have to have stock boot and system image.

4. Don't flash TWRP, you really need it pretty much only once - to install Magisk. Just boot it when required. Also don't allow system modifications unless absolutely necessary.

5. The easiest way is to just flash full fastboot image whenever new version available, then boot into TWRP, install Magisk and reboot to updated & rooted system.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
[MENTION=1677632]_mysiak_[/MENTION]

Thanks for the clarifications. Couple of more clarifications please if you will

1. since my machine is WIN XP I cannot use the tool but it can dual boot into Mint Linux - I am not conversant with Linux but I can manage , so for flashing fullboot image what are the commands. Can I use the image here ?

2. The other problem of Magisk manager NOT having to install into second boot option how to overcome that?

Thanks again
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
1. Download package from that link, unpack image, unpack file again and there you'll find couple of bat files for Windows (XP is supported as far as I know) and bash scripts for Linux. Flash all except storage is the correct one for you. It will automatically lock the bootloader at the end, so either unlock it yourself before booting TWRP or modify the bat/sh file.

2. Sounds like you have Magisk version prior to 14.4. Since beta 14.4 dual slots are fully supported.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
thanks for the clarification- I don't know what went wrong with magisk Version _ thought I had the latest installed and AFAIR it was 14.5 but it didn't show the option that is on the GitHub linked earlier . That had me confused and resulted finally in the bricking. will check on the tool again once Oreo is done (fingers crossed may not be needed also if all goes well ). Thanks

_mysiak_

Edit: I just unpacked that tgz using Win Rar and I don't see any second file for unpacking again. I only see sh and bat files plus a folder of images. And I used Miflash tool and it resulted in error while trying to flash . any thoughts please?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Don't use Magisk builds from unofficial github, just download the official beta from official Magisk XDA topic.

I recall that there was first zip file which contained tgz which contained images and bat files. But as long as you see the correct content (which you see), it doesn't matter. [emoji846] I'm not sure that I can help with Miflash, never used it myself and I don't plan to. Fastboot commands and scripts are easy to use and fully transparent. Miflash basically just runs one of the bat files anyway. If it failed, I'd suspect incorrect installation of fastboot on the pc (missing path) - in such case copy all fastboot files (fastboot.exe, adb.exe and related dll) to the directory which holds bat files. Also don't forget to use the latest fastboot.exe, older versions don't support dual slots and will fail.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
Thanks again-that sure is a useful tip where to download from :). I recall having done it from Git Hub. That explains the problem

So you are saying that I don't need to run the Miflash tool, which is also very good because that takes out one more uncertainty of of the picture

And what would be the fast boot command for flashing "all but storage" file. I would prefer doing it from Linux since the damn machine is on it's last legs and anything on windows is iffy. At least on Linux, I don't have driver issues and it works much better so if you can please tell me the command for flashing?

Thanks for your patience and help ???
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
File "flash_all_except_storage.sh" should do what you want. It unlocks bootloader, flashes whole system to both slots, sets slot A as active and locks the bootloader (you can remove this action from the script file). This script file doesn't erase the user data, but others do, so be careful which one you run (usually I delete rest of them to avoid mistakes). :) Just please note that I have zero experience with fastboot/adb in Linux, so no idea what are the requirements. Before flashing I always perform a quick test of fastboot connection - when the phone is in fastboot mode and connected to the PC, typing command "fastboot devices" should list one device. If there isn't any output, running flashing scripts is useless, you have to troubleshoot and establish the connectivity first.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
Thanks again

Command is the same whether Linux or windows. So is the command "fast boot flash_all_except_storage_sh" ? The other things you pointed out are true and it is far easier on Linix- No driver headache, recognise any device on connecting and fast-that's why I prefer that. I know nothing about Linux otherwise. Installed Linux just to use that 10 year old machine tool it dies
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Windows script files have extension "bat", Linux "sh" (flash_all_except_storage.bat vs. flash_all_except_storage.sh). But what they do is the same, just with a slightly different syntax due to the OS differences.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
Thanks. Going through your previous comment of there being no difference between regular Xposed and Magisk Xposed modules- I see differences. Some modules are available in one and not another (both ways), just as FYI
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Can you give an example of such modules?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
---------- Post added at 12:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

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Max lock from regular Xposed is not seen in Magisk and Magic charging switch from Magisk stable not seen in regular Xposed

This was and still is my motivation to have both running
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Magisk Xposed, Maxlock is there, I've just tried it. Not sure why shouldn't be, both (system and systemless Xposed) are using the same Xposed repository.

Aren't you mixing up Xposed framework and Magisk modules? They are completely different and except the name "module" have nothing in common.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
OOPS !! Sorry majorly goofed up. Thanks a ton for setting me right on this... which means if I use Magisk I have all the regular Xposed modules at my disposal plus Magisk modules it's a win-win :)

In which case the suggestion of booting into TWRP rather than flashing is excellent (and of course for periodic Nandroid backups)

Please ping and confirm :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Exactly, just install Magisk with Magisk modules + Magisk Xposed (a.k.a. systemless Xposed, available from Magisk repository) with Xposed modules. This way you'll have unmodified system partition with all the goodies [emoji5]
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
You have been a BIG help :) Thanks again...waiting for Oreo so that I can go ahead ( as I read Xposed for Oreo is 95% Done)

Thanks again
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] arraiyan123:
HELP

I'm booting to twrp with "fastboot boot (twrp name).img ' . In TWRP, i accidentally changed the slot from B to A

and when i tried to boot to the system, my phone looping at the splash screen, turn off, and rebooting at the same screen again. changed to slot B but the result is the same ANY FIX? I JUST BOUGHT THIS PHONE LIKE A DAY AGO.

HELP ME PLEASE

---------- Post added at 03:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:33 AM ----------

Guys help me please
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeshyams:
Change the slot again using TWRP and try
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nizarriqi:
hey newbie here.

can i relock the bootloader using (fastboot oem lock) and still be able use all the magisk function? because im kinda annoyed by the bootloader warning at the beginning of booting.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] matcho13579:
No, it won't boot.

I bet you're not restarting your phone every 30 minutes, so how come it's THAT annoying? It's just a couple of seconds more
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] SriStealth:
https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/development/tool-updateengine-ui-flash-android-o-t3721588

Can I update to Oreo 8.0 Beta using this thread?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Apoorv AR:
**Solved**

Rebooting solved my problem.

Followed this guide and xposed installer is showing status as Systemless Xposed is installed but not active. Please check log for details. Log shows following:

Cannot read log/data/user_de/0/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/log/error.log (No such file or directory)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaschunuss:
I installed magisk following this guide at the end of November but OTA for December is always failing. Any solution for this?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] jaytheguru:
Oki here we go again. I have been looking for backlight fix of TomTom 6. I did find a link from the forum ages ago but now I can't find it.

I have installed C_Shekar new 6.1 Rom and installed my TomTom on it. When running tomtom the backlight switches off and I cannot see anything on the screen. Someone pointed (ages ago) that WM5 has issues with it and he gave me the fix for it which was working fine uptill now. I have tried the fix error message cab file from the forum as well but no luck. I think I need to edit the registry file for TomTom from backlight to bbcklight or something.

Now when I run TomTom with backlight fix it gives the following error message:

==================

The file 'TomTom Navigator' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem presists, try reinstalling or restoring the file.

========================

Please help!

Regards

Jay
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] jaytheguru:
Oki I found another TomTom version which is working just fine.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] gomango:
Great news

Just a quick question... which version of Tomtom are you using that has fixed this issue? There seem to be different opinions about which one is best...

6.100

6.032

6.030

6.020

6.010

Do you ever get a "jerking" problem where the position goes forward and backward along the same road as you move (instead of moving forward smoothly?).

Thanks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] jaytheguru:
Afternoon! I am not sure what version of tomtom it is exactly as it doesn't say on the file I downloaded. All it says it is "TNT2007" and nothing else. I have tried to check its settings from within TOMTOM but I was unable to find the version number.

Yes! there is a "jerking" problem, it did it when I went to France from UK through a road trip and it was getting stuck in Paris. It didn't find the most important places like "Eiffel Tower, Champs Elyees" even though I setup POI's, tried manually entering the name and still nothing. I wonder how POI's work in this software.

anyways all things aside, if you want the file I can upload it here and you can download it and try it out?

Regards

Jay
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Camaelion:
I'm using TT too, (Version 6.200, to find out: tap screen, settings, GPS Status lower right corner) and i have the same Problem. someone who kwnows how to solve?

My workaround: press call answering, start, settings, system, Lights, battery tap twice on checkbox, close... back to TT and lights on...

It seems that TT forces the Lights-settings...

Greetings, Camaelion

btw: sorry for my bad english, i'm german ;o)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Jay2TheRescue:
To find your version of TomTom open the software and tap the GPS signal strength meter in the bottom right corner. Your version will be displayed in a white box in the lower right corner. I am using version 6.010 on an AT&T Tilt using the latest stock ROM minus the bloatware. I have little issue with how the screen scrolls, it is a lot better than my old iPAQ.

To be able to find POI's you need 2 things, a map, and a list of POI's. You don't always get a complete list of POI's with the map. If I was traveling out of the country I would make sure I had all the proper maps, and POI files before I left home.

-Jay
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Jay2TheRescue:
I used to tap the red end key on my old iPAQ to minimize TomTom... I think the green key brought up the dialpad.

-Jay
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] flywhc:
The best solution is using a hex editor to open the exe file under tomtom folder.

Search for Backlight and replace the 'a' to 'b', becomes Bbcklight.

Save and replace the original exe file.

Sounds a ridiculous way but it does work for all versions.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] gomango:
Suggestions

Hi Jay,

Sorry for taking so long to reply to your suggestion - work has been getting the better of me.

I've now trialled a number of different versions of tomtom and I believe the best one for this ROM is v6.032 build 8351.

Try googling "tomtom 6.032 torrent".

In terms of jerky and slow screen updates I've found a major improvement by backing up my SD card, re-formatting it (full formatting, not quick formatting) and then copying the map back first, and then everything else that was on it. It seems that my SD card was fragmented and defragging it made a massive difference. I didn't believe it would when I first read about it on another forum, but it really works!

I've also found a slight improvement by overclocking the CPU using the program XCPU Scaler v3.03. It runs tomtom at 472mhz. Not as big an improvement as the SD card trick, but still a small improvement.

I still think that tomtom performance was better under wm5 AKU2.3 (and even wm2003se) but we get quite a few more features with wm6.1.

I now have no backlight or other issues.

I hope that helps.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] biggie123456:
mtom

i have 2 phones one with wm6.1 and one with wm6.0 will tomtom woke on the 6.0 already have it on 6.1and works good:confused::confused:
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhijeet Rajgor:
Hi,

I know you don't like MIUI but want its awesome apps

And cloud sync on your favourite Custom ROM .

Here's possible,hope, way might be

MIUI LITE/MIUI EXPRESS A

http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=23008&mobile=2

If someone, anyone can port this apps features or anything like this .

It will be blessings <3

for users like me

Who wants to try custom ROM but stucked due to MIUI services and apps not available for ROMs.

Apps:

MIUI Cloud

MIUI dialler

MIUI recodings

MIUI Note

Here's screen shot of app/launcher

Running on device : KitKat 4.4
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Deleted member 7508612:
not working

hey, it's not installing in miui 8 lollipop in redmi 2 prime :(
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
Crashes on Android 8.1
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhijeet Rajgor:
I know that

Basically i have just put idea of how it can be get closer of course this app only install on 4.4 version and below
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhijeet Rajgor:
It not compatible , also put idea not the actual any app. (For4.4 above)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Phantom Thief:
Would be lovely if custom roms had miui cloud tbh :|
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] amnher:
Does miui backup be able to use on custom rom?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhijeet Rajgor:
Not for now

Have just showing the concept

Someone has to compile it to be integrated in custom ROM
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Deleted member 7508612:
never

it won't work. not even with titanium bkp.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] amnher:
FYI i can use backups of titanium back and forth on both Custom Rom, MIUI8 and MIUI9 flawlessly lol
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxic487:
It crashes for me in a Redmi Note 4 (mido) running an unofficial RR rom.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhijeet Rajgor:
Please read OP carefully

-_+
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] xuziq2000:
No, without mi cloud infrustruchion.

But you could sync contact with Xiaomi's carddav feature.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Betrakiss:
Hello everyone,

It's me again. If anyone wants to follow up my story - starts here https://xdaforums.com/one-m9/help/broken-power-ribbon-cable-t3678454

In short, I replaced my battery with new one from ebay and changed the module that includes the power buttons, SD card reader and ambient light sensor.

Phone booted up finally. First I had an issue with the earspeaker. Turned out the golden pins were stretched and weren't giving good contact with the daughterboard. I straightened them up and it's now working.

But the back camera is not working, also the flashlight. By not working I mean not recognized by the camera app, only the front camera is showing. I disassembled the device again and reassembled it to fix the earspeaker and I replugged the camera module too, but still not working.

Anyone has any ideas? The connection on the camera is pretty solid, unlike the earphone.

Are the camera and flashlight related somehow? I think the flashlight is on the motherboard?! Is it possible I didn't assemble some other connection right? Everything looks good to me.

I read some other people having these kind of problems and they couldn't get them to fixed state. I'm open up to any suggestions, I can open up the device again and take some photos if needed.

Thanks in advance.

P.S: This is how the camera connector looks like.

EDIT: The phone is on 4.28.401.3 - stock ROM, unrooted.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zed6666:
I would be taking a very close look at the ribbon cables for any tiny nick or cut that may have happened whilst you were inside. I assume you had to change the buttons&SD card piece because of this too ?.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Betrakiss:
Hello again.

I disassembled the phone again a few minutes ago and I took a careful look at all the connections. All look good to me.

I also took some photos, which can be seen here.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!Al_dYl8M6sF1l5lOFKbs7baxQXAapA

I'm calling out to people who have opened their M9s if they can see anything out of sense on the images.

I'm putting one image here to draw some attention :) :)

[IMG="M9 daughterboard"]https://i.imgur.com/2Y6APEa.png[/IMG]

Thank you
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zed6666:
I can't see anything jumping out. I would expect that the problem would lie somewhere in one of the ribbon cables though, I would get a flashlight on them and looks for any tiny tears,cuts or stretches especially around where they might have occurred when trying to pry the original battery out.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Betrakiss:
As the flashlight is soldered to the motherboard, why do you think a cable connection would be faulty? I checked all of them and all seem good.

On a couple of more topics I have seen people complaining about both back camera and flashlight not working. Seems they are related somehow, I would really like to find out how.

There is a golden part behind the flashlight, I assume it's for contact. I first thought bad contact could be the issue, so I made sure it's touching the upper board good.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GPAPA42:
Solved!

I had the same problem after the replacement of the battery of my HTC One M9.

The solution is the cable in the daughterboard connecting the motherboard. You should press it firmly in the socket. Its quite difficult to notice this socket which is behind the rubber holder of the two antenna wires.

The back camera and the flashlight are now working perfectly.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Betrakiss:
Thank you for your answer,

Can you please mark with a circle where exactly is this connection that I should look at. Thank you.

EDIT: I think I noticed it, the cable that part of it goes below the motherboard.