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[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] art_17:
After trying PE for a few days here is what I have to say about it

Pros:

- as expected, it has more features than Los

- google assistant is quite usable

- surprisingly I don't see much difference in battery life compared to lineage os.

- overall it's pretty good and stable ROM

Cons:

- now I'm using havoc os because it can't read my third Sim card(it can read my other two just fine)

- Small font, the biggest font size it has is still smaller than the default font size in LOS. This issue affects me pretty heavily because I do hours of reading in my phone. In Los I can read for whole days without problems. But in PE after only reading for few hours I'm already at my limit.

Summary: PE is pretty good. But unfortunately it can't read one of my sim.

Additional info:

Using Lineage is will encrypt your phone, if you have decrypted your device, flashing Los will automatically encrypt it. Some twrp or other custom recovery can't read encrypted phone.

I use this lovely unofficial twrp by pranaya 2005, the maintainer of Pixel Experience for santoni. MOD EDIT: Telegram link removed, please read the STICKY!

If you have encrypted device, your phone will ask for password. Most android 9 Roms don't ask for password. Most android 10 Roms (pixel experience, havoc) ask.

To fix this issue just go to twrp -> wipe-> format data.

It'll decrypt your device but remember to backup everything cause it'll wipe all data on your device.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] abhishekarora:
Hi,

I finally decided to go with official lineage OS 16.1. Can you pls check me steps? Because, I am hearing lot about persist backups? fingerprint issue etc.

How to take persist backup?

Should I also take ROM backup using TWRP?

1- Unlock boot loader using official Mi software.

2- Flash recovery to TWRP

3- Wipe everything

4- Install ROM

5- Install Gapps
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] art_17:
Yup...

0. Pick a day where you're absolutely sure you wont need to use your device for a whole day.

1. Unlock bootloader (I unlock my device unofficially cuz I hate waiting period. But I still recommend you to do it the official way).

2. Flash twrp (or any other custom recovery you like)

4. Back up everything via custom recovery. It may take up to 11 gb of storage so make sure you have more than enough free storage in your external sd card. If you dont have enough storage just backup everything except system partition which take a LOT of storage.

5.PRAY TO GOD

5.1. Use lucky charm(s)

5.2. - 5.9. Do everything you think may help with ur luck

6. Wipe Everything

7. Flash rom & gapps(if it isnt included in rom).

9. Reboot.

10. Enjoy... or not.

Note:

- it is what it is. Do it at your own risk.

- if ur fingerprint dont work and nothing happens even tho youve restored your persist back up. Go to thread about Los 16 fingerprind doesnt work created by me, there I gave link to a solution that works for my device.

- If 30-60 minute passes n ur phone hasnt boot then your phone maybe stuck in a bootloop. Go to twrp and reflash or try another rom. For me it usually takes less than 10 minutes to boot.

- if ur phone suddenly dies n you cant boot, fastboot or go to recovery. First, calm down. Take the back of the phone off carefully (you dont want to accidentally tore the fingerprint cable off). Try disconnect your battery from the phone n reconnect it. Then try go to fastboot or recovery.

- if reconnecting the battery dont work use edl mode (just search for edl mode redmi 4x for a guide).

- If edl mode dont work go to phone service. If they cant fix it just buy a new phone.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] LonerDarke:
Hi, sorry to bother you. Do you think you can upload the recovery you mentioned? Looks like the original link has died.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] Memysterious78:
Don't do bro....Just stick on official rom... Otherwise you will.regret yourself later
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] art_17:
Sure...

TWRP unofficial by pranaya 2005 https://mega.nz/file/PhJAhahC#tRILgEtwDor6X_nwt1-O8v9kxcYGJ1jZJHCOrN7WZ7M
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] zavon21:
which havoc os version you are using on redmi 4 ?

I Am facing lot of problems with custom Rom such as usb not connecting to pc,middle touch not functioning , calls not working . I've done factory reset my device and everything working fine except phone not connecting to pc.

I don't know how i am possibly going to unlock bootloader it it's not going to connect pc.

i've updated pc driver and work through all solution, i think the problem is with miui stock rom 11 update as the same issue is posted on other threads.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] jdr_85:
I'm afraid I will also need to switch to a Custom ROM sooner or later, although my experience with santoni Custom ROMs was not too good. There was always something broken - be it Deep Sleep, GPS fix or fingerprint sensor.

At the moment I am trying to decide between

Resurrection Remix 8.6.x (Android 10)

Havoc OS 3.8 (Android 10)

AICP 15.0 (Android 10) - although an older version ~1 yr ago did not work too well

LineageOS 16.0 (Android 9)

and don't know what to choose. Stability and battery runtime are most important, I also need some basic customization, but no senseless bulls**t like animated unicorns running over the screen or things like that.

Which of the beforementioned work(s) well?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] jdr_85:
If someone still reads this...

I've tried RR and Havoc. I liked both and did not find any major bugs during my short tests, but the fact that full device encryption did not work is a big no-go.

Now I'm on LineageOS 16.0 official (with older Android 9) and despite the fact that there could be some more features and customization possibilities I am very satisfied with stability and performance. Encryption worked when formatting userdata with OrangeFox-R11.0_0-Stable-santoni and afterwards using OrangeFox-R10.0_3-Stable-santoni.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] Vyto-Khron:
When I first unlocked the phone's bootloader and checked for system updates, there was a security patch available (v11.0.9.0.PCOMIXM). So, I downloaded it but a few hours, I did not feel like installing it without a custom recovery. Actually I changed my mind after seeing this thread. Following every step, I flashed my current recovery rom (v11.0.8.0.PCOMIXM) via OrangeFox and Magisk. However, despite refreshing the updater app countless times, I am still not receiving any update! I even tried factory resetting (wipe data, cache and dalvik) but to no avail. Firstly, I doubt that it is a local region problem as some have pointed out in other forums. Secondly, SafetyNet has been passed (although that's a Google thing, probably affects nothing here). This is very strange and unexpected. I don't if this is an isolated/device-specific issue because I always thought one would at least be notified of OTA updates normally, regardless of root or bootloader. I would really appreciate if someone can help me out.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] Yuki1001:
If you have Magisk, your phone will not receive any OTA update. Or you can flash new version manually via TWRP or MiFlash.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] b.wdgt:
this is a popular problem in xiaomi devices the updates disappeared for a while but it comes back too I received a notification to update to version 11.9 but I don't want to install it after one day I restart my phone the notification is gone I checked in xiaomi updater it tells me there is no update, after a while I received the update notification, I download the rom recovery version 11.9 from the xiaomi website and I flash it from twrp recovery, I prefer to flash the complete rom from twrp because if you install it via updater you lose the custom recovey so you have to reflash it too

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No it's not true my phone is rooted with magisk and I receive updates without any problem
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] the_weird_aquarian:
just download from here and flash with orangefox :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Antimus:
I flashed Hard SPL 1.34 then upgraded the radio to 25.05 then put on Bepe's 0.95 ROM

It worked for a while, then started to crash and needed to press the reset button to boot it up.

Now it won't move from the Touch Diamond startup screen when I boot it up, then turns off. Can't hard reset, and can't enter bootloader.

Any ideas? I just suddenly did this, also, it doesn't have the original vendor ROM on it so if I send it back, what's the chances of them getting into it and then saying a big FO because I messed with it?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cptsunshine:
What happens when you try to enter bootloader mode? Have you tried removing the battery for a while?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Antimus:
bootloader is volume down and reset yes?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] ostendk:
Yes, korrect :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Antimus:
diddly squat, not even any ROM id's coming up on boot screen. I think it's bricked :(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] arisg:
Hard reset is volume down + enter (round key) and red reset button. Keep down the first two until you see the reset screen
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cptsunshine:
Can you be a little more descriptive? What exactly happens? Does the phone reset at all?

Did you hold volume down for a few seconds? Just pressing it while you hit the reset button is not enough. You need to hold it down until the tri-color bootloader appears. That's usually around 5 seconds.

Edit:

Clarification: You press volume down and hold it. Then you shortly push down the reset button with the stylus, while still holding the volume down button. You can release the volume down button after the tri-color screen appears. (or after 10 seconds if it's really not coming up)

Should it come up, you can use the chance to flash another ROM. If that's giving you trouble, see the link in my signature.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Antimus:
Ok, here's what happens

If I press the power button, it vibrates, Touch Diamond comes up, no ROM info, stays for a few seconds, disappears, phone is then off again.

Holding volume down, pressing reset button, nothing happens, phone doesn't power on, volume down held for 10 seconds, nothing happens

Holding volume down and action button, then pressing reset button, again nothing happens at all.

I successfully hard resetted the phone with the official ROM, but since installing Bepe's 0.95 I hadn't attempted a hard reset, but I had rebooted the phone successfully before this problem occured
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cptsunshine:
Okay, in the off state the reset button will not function.

What you could try is turning it on and immediately afterwards follow the bootloder-procedure.

Also I did a quick search. The following threads might or might not be related and help you (I didn't read them, too late for me tonight):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=406163

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=267383

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=292968

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1878570

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=316190

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=307378

I realize they're for different phones, but that might not make such a big difference in this case...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] racerx_:
also, can you confirm that you successfully flashed hard-spl before this? as in, you manually went to bootloader and saw that it had changed to hard spl?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] 2395:
Try this....

might seem stupid but your phone is also acting as it would with a 99% flat battery........phone just starts then dies.......

Stupid question......put it on charge for a couple hours...you never know....it might be the problem you have
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Antimus:
Well I came to start it up this morning after leaving it on a shelf all night with distain and it booted up fine.

So I'm going to flash the official ROM, and other stuff back to factory and send it back. there's obviously something wrong with it somewhere.

Thanks for all the help guys, let's hope my next diamond is a bit more well behaved.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cheevil:
phone does not boot up

Hi, i got a prob with my phone, when i power it on it gives me that display with the 4 colors(red,green,blue and white), i have tried hard reset but it does not help, can anyone assist.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Questions & Answers] Pierreuntel1970:
I've applied a glass screen protector a few days ago and found that the sensor on this phone is so sensitive that it picking up the reflection from the screen protector, because the sensor is right under the display so it's not possible to have a cutout for it.

You can test a proximity sensor on this phone with *#77692# code, if it stuck in green and vibrates after you press "Proximity On" it means it's thought that the sensor is being obstructed, this will be very annoying when you making a call and screen doesn't turn on automatically after you pull it away from your ears.

What I've done is to reflash stock rom with Odin, checked the "Nand erase all" (This will erase all the /data partition, basically factory reset the phone), when it comes up it has saved the new Proximity sensor baseline reading and everything function correctly again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Questions & Answers] banzaip:
I already have this bug. I reboot the phone and the problem gone ! (I make test with an app, more flexible : sensor test)
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
Hi experts,

Anybody care to share proven method to unlock and root? I have done some googling and found there were slight difference in rooting method especially. Currently waiting for my unlocking timer to expire and hope to get good and proven method. I saw some recommended flashing verify and vbmeta.img? This is new to me as I did not do this for my Mi6. My understanding is that, flash TWRP then place Magisk.zip and flash using TWRP and that's it.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] urez2beat:
I used Miunlock just had to wait then I tried to install TWRP but it was for the K-30 pro and it was in Chinese which I don't read so I was kinda lost on what I was doing ended up soft bricking my phone but found videos on YouTube on how to fix(THANK GOD) So I'm just gonna wait til a proper TWRP is developed hopefully TEAM-WIN
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] bob*nwk:
I unlocked and rooted today using:

- Mi Unlock Tool

- TWRP

- Magisk 20.4
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] mattzildjian:
Is that TWRP for Poco F2 Pro and in English?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] urez2beat:
it's in Chinese but it's simple enough to change language. Had to watch a you-tube video but it was easy and now I was able to root with magisk :)
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
Yes, let's hope we have official TWRP soon. I'm also worried of using unofficial release TWRP and bricking up my new unit. I wonder why it is 128MB big for the chinese version. My Mi6 TWRP is only 30MB size...
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] dr.m0x:
If you request to unlock can you postpone it until you're ready?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] bob*nwk:
Did you even bother to click the link?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] mierlo420:
If you just want root you don't need TWRP, just an unlocked bootloader. Patch the stock boot.img with Magisk Manager, transfer it to your computer and fastboot flash the patched boot image.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
Well, you don't have to postpone it. You can just delay unlocking your phone. Unlocking phone will wipe the phone so always take backup. Once your unlock is approved, you can do it anytime using your mi unlock tool.

Sent from sagit
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I think twrp is essential for those who wants to root their phone as it offers backup which can be restored in case anything wrong happen during os upgrade.

Sent from sagit
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] gazza1888:
That's the only working twrp just now, in settings you have to change the language from Chinese to English then good to go. Only needs changed after first flashing .
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I had just unlocked and flashed magisk but when i run safety net check, the cts profile is false. Any ideas what went wrong?

Found some guide in Poco F1 forum but even after trying the method there, my cts profile is still false...:(

https://xdaforums.com/poco-f1/how-to/fix-magisk-safetynet-t3896695
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] gazza1888:
what build are you on?

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The Xiaomi EU builds pass safetynet, What region of Miui and ROM are you on?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I am Miui Global 11.0.2
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] dhaern:
Anyone have the Mi Flash Unlock chinese version download link?? I have problems with english version and I cant find the chinese version to test the unlock.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] iceman0826:
Could you share the steps how were you able to unlock your device. Since I've been stuck on the "Couldn't Unlock. Please add your account in MIUI settings." - which I've already done several times. Mi Unlock also confirmed that my account and device is already added. I'm running out of hair trying to figure out what went wrong
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I think you have already posted in other topic. As for me, I added my device using mobile data

Sent from sagit
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] iceman0826:
Yeah, there had been several threads discussing it and it seems to be a common thing for Xiaomi devices. Just want to ask if you have encountered an error about the sim not being activated or similar to it? I figured this could be the culprit behind the error.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Aviver:
Why should i root my phone? What features do you guys use that needs rooting?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] danceQueen:
Adblock.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
No such issue for mine.

Sent from sagit
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] zubozrout:
Well, the last time I've been unlocking a Xiaomi device I had to be behind a Chinese VPN for the unlock tool to accept my request :(. Took me ages to figure that out.

I like Xiaomi for allowing user to unlock their phones, but hate the whole process. Why does it have to be online? Why for you have to wait a week for a response? Why does it have to be so complicated? Simple "fastboot oem unlock" and be done with it. It is my device and I want to have control over it.

Nonetheless an option to use my device as I see fit is a major selling point for me. And I would not buy Huawei, LG or no-name brands (where it feels a bit as if you had the device only borrowed) simply because of this.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] cursai:
Get rid of ads. Access to custom apks, 3rd party mods etc
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] yzena:
Try safetypatch plugin on magisk.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Aviver:
What custom apks and 3rd party mods, thats what im asking

Ok adblock is a good one for games, browsing and youtube?

I already use youtube Vanced without root for no ads.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Grantius:
You can set private DNS to adguard, no need to for VPN or root adblocking :)
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] ozkaya:
and how about for mobile data? ad blocking without root is always a half measure. they either create CPU overhead, not work for some use cases or prevent some default features working. root is also good for automation, tasker, system settings, app killing, busybox, kernel tweaks, titanium backup.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Grantius:
Yes, private DNS also works for mobile data. It forces all DNS to go over SSL to adguard server no matter what on Android Pie - the only downside I've had is that some public wifi breaks
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] itti_sam:
please share that youtube video link
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Snah001:
Won't help.

In Playstore setting check "Play Protect-Certtification".

It will show NOT certified and that is the main reason for the CTS-Profile=False issue.

There is a way to change it but then you must use another ID for the Playstore and not easy done.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] creezalird:
use the rename/hide magisk manager, choose any random name. run magisk manager again.

clear data for play store, run play storem it should be certified now.View attachment 5047749
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Mouchoir:
Didn't work on my device. ctsProfile is still "False"
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] creezalird:
well not sure what is the issue, it could be the rom or something. I am running MIUi Mix 12 stable. and even on previous device, with same trick, i always got green on both.View attachment 5047965
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] edward014:
Me also waiting for a perfect method or video on youtube how to easily unlock, root and etc. Because this is my first time having a Xiaomi Phone. (Because I'm a OnePlus user)
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I managed to unlock and root successfully. One of the pain points of xiaomi is the waiting period for unlock so make sure u start that first as you will have a waiting period of between 3 to 7 days.

Sent from F2 Pro
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Mouchoir:
I haven't changed my ROM, I run the stock one. Maybe that's the issue ?

Like another user here, I come from OnePlus, first time Xiaomi user
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
Which version of stock rom are you on?

Sent from F2 Pro
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Mouchoir:
Im on MIUI Global 11.0.6 | Stable 11.0.6.0(QJKEUXM)

Android 10 QKQ1.191117.002
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] creezalird:
Not really sure about stock rom too, I am 1st time xiaomi user too, I was using LG and OP too before :)

Maybe the stock rom is not suited to be magisk-ed? MIUI Mix is by default pre-magisked, no need to flash magisk extra. Just install Magisk Manager after and set it up accordingly.

All my banking/shopping apps are working fine including the corporate apps like Office.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I'm on miui 11.0.2 stable (QJKMIXM), even older than yours, I checked but there was no update. Perhaps yours is euro version.

Sent from F2 Pro
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] spicediablo:
I was using miui and Mi6 before this and I used exact same method to achieve root without any safety net issues... So, I doubt it's miui issue.... My cts is coming up false but like you, my banking apps are working fine.

Sent from F2 Pro
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Mouchoir:
I flashed magisk, do you suggest I uninstall it and try with the manager only ?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] creezalird:
that depends on which rom. Some rom comes preinstalled with magisk binary.

Stock rom usually must be flashed with magisk zip.

Modified rom like Miui Mix, already comes with magisk binary