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[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] inuZ:
Guide works like a charm on September Security update. Big big thanks!

I just got the update notification for october update. Is it safe to update?

I`d just have to reflash the magisk_a.zip to regain root access right? :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] bavmouse:
everything works fine now, after i use usb 2 instead of USB 3 on my PC. Thank you.

oner more Question please, where can i find the Download: "- Flash Custom Kernel (we have Hex for now, which is in development and can be found on Telegram, look up for it there, you can find the link to it here on XDA)"

Thank you so much!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] balazs312:
https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/help/telegram-off-topic-channel-t3848432
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] bavmouse:
i have done the steps of the instructions conscientiously, when i boot back into the system after flashing hex and magisk, but the magisk-manager shows me that no magisk is installed, so no root exists. i also can't boot into twrp anymore, it's not there anymore. what have i done wrong?

UPDATE: now it works.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Kirinos:
I didn't use the TWRP link you provided but instead I used the official one found here on XDA. After following the guide with no issue I wasn't able to flash the Hex kernel or Magisk. The commands were not working and after I rebooted to partion A I was stuck on the loading screen. The phone would not boot at all.

I found the stock image from the Oct patch and I went into the bootloader and flashed that. After some initial issues I went in and did a factory reset which worked and the phone was now booting normally and also got rid of the issues I had after flashing the stock image (wifi not turning on, the circle around the home button was gone along with the animation when pressed, just had a simple black dot)

After booting back I was happy to see that magisk was installed. I don't know how, I'm sure I didn't do it and it must've been a feature on the official TWRP recovery image that includes it.

Anyway I now am not able to get back into recovery, I don't even know which partion I am currently operating on and I don't care to mess with it again. I just wanted root access to fix the FP reader bug.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] gianm.93:
how can I go back to stock kernell?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Rafaelboxer:
I already have rooted my device, can I only install the twrp?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Fulva:
I followed the guide and successfully rooted my mi a2 with October security patch.

I just successfully started up my phone and typed this words, I will continue seeing wether any bug exists.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] oscar1823:
i skipped the whole rooting part since im already rooted i just wante to do the twrp plus addung the kernel but idk wtf is going im doing everything by the guide but not working
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] balazs312:
You cant Update with magisk, unfortunately you need to flash fastboot img with miflash, then you can Update
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] balazs312:
Need to flash magisk after hex?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] balazs312:
I updated the guide so its more clear now and it will work 100%.

You can check your active slot by booting into system then reboot to fastboot and type fastboot getvar current-slot that is your active slot.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] yorkberliner:
Hi there,

no Problem so far but where can i dload magisk_a or magisk_b??

servus
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] balazs312:
Magisk for A Slot

Magisk for B Slot
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] oscar1823:
so im at this part "- Then type: "fastboot set_active A (or) B " (Also without quotation) - Depending on where you installed TWRP" and this is what i get" then when i restart the phone it just shows the android with an error but i can still boot back into system
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Nebrassy:
don't use minimal adb and fastboot, get the latest platform tools

https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] oscar1823:
How do i use/install this?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Nebrassy:
If you installed adb from an exe, extract platform tools to C:\adb\ and replace the files there
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] oscar1823:
i dont understand anythin.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] geronimo_2:
you're not alone mate :).

I'm trying to figure out all this stuff so after I buy A2 (not until battery drain bug and slow RAM are solved) I can root to use xposed and some other stuff. my last device is S3 so this is all very different for me.

I understand unlocking bootloader, I understand what magisk and TWRP are, I understand that now there are A i B partitions and why, but I don't get all this parts between all that and what happens every time that official patch is offered?

we can't update cos device stops working?

we loose root?

we potentially brick device beyond repair. aa brain pain.

anyway I thank all the guys that write all these guides...

I'll keep reading. eventually I'll get the big picture LOL.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] balazs312:
Yes we have 2 slots, basically what we need is only active slot.

We can use now fastboot boot on twrp, so dont need to flash twrp atm... Permanent twrp is on its way with working active slot(which doesnt work atm).

You need to flash kernel, magisk to the active slot.

You'll break ota if you modify system files, unless you use only magisk modules.

If you have any question, feel free to ask it?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] oscar1823:
You guys should really think about adding that Magisk_A&B at in the kernel install section was lost for 30 mins looking for it.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] gavsi:
https://xdaforums.com/lg-g6/help/best-screen-fix-app-t3852159
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] russy23:
As far as I know the g5 just has the image retention issue.. Not dead/stuck pixels
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] guillert:
Today I tried to install LineageOs to a friend in his x720

I manage to unlock bootloader and TWRP, but when i try to install any zips i have that error.

Should I update the firmware?

If i have this zip, "firmware-20S-X720-le_zl1.zip" how do I install it? should I use TWRP??

Thanks for the help
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] tsongming:
First, you really should had done your Homework before you started.

Error 7 means encryption. -

Go to the first page of Lineage 15 and use the recommended versions posted, its sounds like you have the wrong version of TWRP. You can install an upgrade to TWRP within TWRP, just make sure that you reboot back to TWRP recovery after installing, (check boxes if present)

If you have the correct version of Twrp, try rebooting to recovery and flashing the Rom again : if you have the same error , try the steps below.

If the issue is simply encryption related

Its because there is user data in the storage part of the phone ( the part that holds music, photos, user date etc ) Apparently it did not get fully wiped, It is possible that you may need to do a full wipe, maybe even format storage before you can go forward.

Try doing a Full wipe first and then reboot to recovery, if you see check boxes to install Twrp manager make sure that you check them.

If you have to format storage ( type yes) Be careful reboot to recovery and check boxes to keep Twrp installed and install Twrp manager

Ensure that you have latest version Lineage, and the correct version of Gapps and latest Magisk, ensure that you have the right firmware, if you have an X720 use X720 firmware, you do not want to use the wrong firmware or you will brick the phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Papouc:
Hello i am having trouble with flashing twrp recovery onto my p9 lite. Iam using adb tools. It doesnt gaves me any error but when i start phone in recovery mode i am getting just standard huawei emui recovery. Can someone know what can be wrong with it and how to solve it. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krolla03:
What do you think the probability of some of the "software" features demoed on the Pixel 3 will be ported to the Pixel 2 via Magisk, Xposed, Root etc?

Features im most intrested in is:

Playground - Finally i can meet Iron Man. Lol (It kinda sounded like google said these will be coming to Pixel and Pixel 2 later although i dont remember Pixel 1 having the AR chip soooo.

Call screen - I WANT THIS!!!!!!!!

The rest of the phone was pretty "Meh" I guess "NightSight" looked pretty cool.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
Many new features will be available on all Pixel phones in a month or so according the the Made by Google event. I've watched it twice now. Maybe I'll make a list this evening when I watch again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsoQGTA1SxY

edit - I do remember Night Sight will come to all Pixels.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krolla03:
Interesting because after i watched the made by google event i watched MKBHD's impressions video. Turns out he was invited to Google HQ a few months ago to film and try out all the products he said that Google said other then the Hush feature they would all be exclusive to the Pixel 3
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
I've had the "Hush" feature for at least 5 years on a Galaxy Nexus, S4 Active, Nexus 6, Pixel 2 XL with Tasker! :rolleyes:

P3 features coming to other Pixel phones.

https://www.androidcentral.com/night-sight-coming-pixel-2-and-original-pixels
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nekromantik:
Yeah I want call screen!

Hopefully some clever dev gets it ported to pixel 2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Yasharkhan:
Both night sight and call feature is coming to pixel and pixel 2s. Not sure about the new playmojis but I'm sure once someone get their hands on the apks. We can install them on our pixels.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
Yup. I just went through the event video again. Night Sight is at ~1:18 and Playground at 1:20.

Photo Booth, High Res, Motion Auto Focus, and new Portrait features are not clear in the video if yes or no. If it is a software feature, Google seems to deliver it to all Pixel phones. (fingers crossed)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chaozmager:
https://blog.google/products/photos/keep-your-favorite-photos-date-live-albums/

At the bottom, it says - "These new editing features will be available on Pixel 3 and other phones that support portrait photos including Pixel 2 and Motorola phones such as the Moto G6."

So it confirms that the portrait editing shown WILL be on Pixel 2 devices too!

ALSO:

https://www.blog.google/products/go...fferently-playground-and-google-lens-pixel-3/

This states - " Google Lens is available on all Pixel devices, with Playground on Pixel 3 first and coming to Pixel 1 and 2 soon"

Therefore all older pixel devices will be getting Playground too! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Yasharkhan:
Google lens is working with the new camera app 6.1 on pixel 2 xl. Also blur effect is now adjustable
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krolla03:
Hell yeah!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] masterofmayhem:
Any issues with the 6.1 camera apk on the pixel 2 xl? The APK targets a lower dpi than the phone's value.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NingaR:
I'll wait for the Pixel 3 ROM Port to Pixel 2 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Travisdroidx2:
How to do adjust the blur?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Yasharkhan:
After you take the photo, go to edit and in the second option look for depth. That's your blur setting
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Travisdroidx2:
I use Nova launcher but they have the Pixel launcher and new clock and alarm here as well. I am using the clock from here.

Android Police: The Pixel Launcher from the Pixel 3 brings the Assistant button back [APK Download].

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...back-forces-adaptive-icons-apps-apk-download/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stonecaper:
Basically title.Charger in question works fine with other phones. this has started recently, maybe after I flashed pico gapps.

Logs and screenshots attached.please advise.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Augustoandro:
Check your settings, in some phones I have seen settings that don't allow the screen to turn off while charging.

But, if that is not your problem, install Power Nap and Amplify, these apps will limit all the wakelocks that keep your phone awake while charging.

HIT THANKS IF FOUND USEFUL
[Xiaomi Redmi 5A Questions & Answers] AlletaS:
I know maybe this thread was posted by another user but I want to know if I can install custom ROMs for Redmi 4a installed on the Redmi 5a, because I see the definition of an official mokee open source project like this [Rolex Redmi 4A / 5A].

please give me an explanation, can I install a custom ROM for Redmi 4a on Redmi 5a ???

p.s: sorry for my bad english, i use google translate
[Xiaomi Redmi 5A Questions & Answers] xrhstaras44:
If the rom was build with the redmidevs tree then u can flash it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] iPedrow:
I bought a S8 + originally from Verizon. Then installed firmware unlocked (SM-G955U1) then the CSC automatically changed to XAA (usa unbranded).

I am currently using it in Mexico with Telcel. Everything works good, samsung pay does work, but I want to

active VoLTE and use carrier ID anti spam

there's no option to activate that because my CSC is not TCE, the problem is that the firmware is not SM-G955F (exynos version) that includes TCE (telcel México) CSC which allows to go to a specific setting menu to activate volte and ID anti spam.

I'm almost sure it is not possible changing the CSC because proccesor firmware incompatibility Snapdragon (SM-G955U1) and Exynos (SM-G955F).

The question is, can I change the CSC that comes with firmware U to a CSC that is supposed ONLY included in firmware F (exynos) ?

And how to do that?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
* Disclaimer :

* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war,

* or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research

* if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM

* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if

* you blame me in any way for what happens to your device, I will laugh at you.

* BOOM! goes the dynamite​

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO AVOID PROBLEMS

First of all u need an unlocked bootloader guide

Second of all u need adb fastboot

third of all u need is TWRP (works same with unofficial redwolf recovery)

here is a list of all gsi (for redmi 6 pro we need arm64 Aonly) all android 9 gsi support the notch

1. im on stock 8.9.20 !!! BUT ALWAYS USE LATEST FASTBOOT ROM BECOUSE OF ANTIROLLBACK!!! miflash link

2. then i reboot the device into fastboot mode (volume down + power, or adb command: adb reboot bootloader), and boot into twrp dont install it , with the command

fastboot boot twrpname.img

3. next step is to wipe data , write yes and format it.

4. then install globerom from here with magisk with expert settings https://mi-globe.com/rom-builder-features/?codename=sakura&img=redmi6pro.png&realname=RedMi+6+Pro with the LOADED TWRP (expert settings howto)

5. Then the device will boot into miui mi_globerom (can take alsmost 15-20mins, no joke) just wait until it hast booted.

6. then reboot into fastboot mode and again BOOT TWRP with

fastboot boot twrpname.img

7. wipe data again (write yes in twrp) like in step 3

8. then install the gsi image to system partition

9. reboot into system swipe yes if twrp says no system installed , and u will boot into the gsi of your choice,

10. then reboot into fastboot mode , boot twrp again with command:

fastboot boot twrpname.img

11. then finally install twrp image from your phone with the booted twrp . (dont forget to install img. not zip)

12. boot into installed twrp, install gapps, make a factory reset swipe, and boot into rom and make initial rom setup.

13. for magisk, again boot into twrp and flash,magisk , then reboot

for testing other gsi, 1. goto twrp, 2. wipe, 3. advanced wipe, and just wipe: system , chache, dalivik chache, and data , and install the next gsi to system partition ;)

to revert back to stock flash fastboot rom (like this so u dont relock the bootloader) with miflash DONT RELOCK BOOTLOADER http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/sakura_images_8.9.20_20180920.0000.00_8.1_cn_840c43e70e.tgz !!!!BUT ALWAYS USE LATEST FASTBOOT ROM BECOUSE OF ANTIROLLBACK!!!!!

have fun and consider join us on telegram https://t.me/redmi6proofficial
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
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[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Astrek:
Looks like i got some questions for ya...

first, cant we use a normal developer rom issued by xiaomi and then flash magisk?

second, in 'fastboot boot twrpname.img' the "twrpname" is a variable right?

third, you did all the starting steps(untill loading the gsi) using remote twrp boot( just made the phrase myself), why not flash the image from the start? will something be different?(like system crash or phone bricking)

fourth, In the start you told "then i reboot the device into fastboot mode (volume down + power, or adb command: adb reboot bootloader), and boot into twrp dont install it , with the command" from where exactly did you boot the TWRP of? from the phone or your PC? (srry, am not well educated in this method)

fifth, it is irrelevant(not completely) but, will using the recovery rom instead of fastboot brick the user's phone?

sixth, about the gsi roms, you said arm64 A only, will there be a problem with flashing the roms with that A-A/B (partition style{ e.g. Pixel Experience}) and arm-arm64 (architecture{e.g. Pixel Experience})
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
1. i didnt try that to be honest thats the way after so many tries to get it working,.. lost a day of my life and dont wanna do that again to test but its a valid point , will try later and if so edit the guide ;)

2.yes easiest way is to write the command: fastboot boot and then drag and drrop the twrp image in the powershell window so u have the correct filepath ;)

3.yes its like a remote twrp (in fact it doesnt get installed into recovery partition, it runs in your phone memory in backgrround ) becouse it doesnt work to install the twrp since miui doesnt "allow" that and android cant start ..so no u cant install twrp only install like mentioned

4.see above ..the phone boots the twrp

5.i was scared too to hell about bricking: so in short DO NOT INSTALL ANY MIUI VERSION ABOVE THE VERSION U ARE CURRENTLY USING latest now is 8.9.20 ... and 8.9.20 means 20.9.2018 all miui versions are like that so dont downgrade thats all

6.it will not boot thats all , but i would not try it ... its easy, all gsi roms have a Aonly arm64 build so just download that and there are no A-A/B its either A or A/B some times A is called Aonly , and there is arm and arm64 . we need arm64 A

its no problem to ask questions ;) we all where new to this at some point ;) just ask here or with a more quicker respond on the telegram group https://t.me/redmi6proofficial and ask for nofx161
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Astrek:
thnx for the help... will root my phone once the MI countdown stops... once again thnx a lot and pls do keep up the good work.. really appreciate it!:o:o
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] loseyourself:
Im on global 9.6.4 stable..which one should i download from globe rom?

Also im rooted using magisk..will that pose any problem?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
there is no global rom for this device for now, only chinese or indian , i would recommend updating to miui 10 by ota or fastboot rom, and if u are on miui 10 u can do the same as stated in the guide above ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidAnand28:
Can we flash Mi A2 lite's stick Rom turning this ohone into one
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
NO DONT FLASH MIA2lite ROM , mi A2 lite has a different partiton sceme
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidAnand28:
Well then like the Mi 5X to Mi A1, we can't turn our phone to Android One
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] BazmanFoo:
Is it possible to flash stock unrooted aosp on this device? I'm considering buying but don't want MIUI and need unrooted for corporate device management etc
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
u can use any gsi, all are without root, only some have a rooted version too so would be no problem, but there is the same device with android one instead of miui, it is called mi a2 lite.
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] BazmanFoo:
Perfect, thanks mate
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] vistaholylight:
I am on MIUI 10(Chinese Stable Version).

Can I skip instilling the global rom?

And…Which step should I do?

---------- Post added at 02:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:23 AM ----------

Can I just flash(not boot) TWRP Recovery then ADVANCED WIPE then install the IMG File then reboot?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritik12:
Rom Recommendations

Thanks for the guide.

I wanted to ask if you installed any P roms as daily drivers and which of them were the most stable and bug free for day to day use.

TIA
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] rooban90:
[MENTION=3108784]nofx161[/MENTION]

I am currently at v 9.6.5.0 (indian rom) latest version

What is the reason to flash global rom in steps (4 & 5) here in this tutorial?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
just use the guide and do the same as in the guide there is no other way to get a usable gsi if u dont belive me then just try ,.. u will end up in a bootloop nothing more.
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nofx161:
i dont know the reason why we need that steps , but i was unable to get a working gsi without those steps
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] vistaholylight:
I know. Thanks!:)

---------- Post added at 01:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 AM ----------

And I am on MIUI 10.0.5.0 STABLE. Which rom should I flash in step 4?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] vistaholylight:
And in the guide you said "ALWAYS USE LASTEST FASTBOOT ROM BECAUSE OF ANTIROLLBACK".

What does "fastboot rom" mean?

Is my stable 10.0.5.0(Latest Stable Version ) up to standard?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] rooban90:
The reason why asked is that the latest update passes treble check. I don't understand the reason to flash global rom. I try to skip those steps when flashing a gsi. Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] vistaholylight:
Yeah… If you succeed, please tell me.
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] jackint:
Thanks for instructions, i have just two questions:

1) If the partition style of the GSI is A - A/B i should not install it. Did i understood this right?

2) If i install one GSI and i wanna switch to another, can i just flash it one over another or is the procedure a bit more longer?
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] vistaholylight:
"A - A/B" means the ROM has two partition versions, A-only and A/B. You can choose A-only or A/B.
[Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] jackint:
I downloaded Aosp extended image but when I went to twrp and selected Install image, there was no images. I thought it's because the extension of the Aosp image that I downloaded is .xz so then I changed it to .img and then went back to twrp and it was there. I flashed it and got stuck in bootloop. Any solution?