[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 4 stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google/LG Nexus 4 E960/mako stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 4 with Android 5.1 to a powerful one with Android 11.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About phone > Model number: Nexus 4
If not, you can quit this tutorial now.
Right below, check for Android version, if not 5.1.1:
Connect to Wifi network and go to System updates submenu > Check for update.
Install updates.
If Android is 5.1.1, tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer settings.
See you down there.
CHANGELOG
v4. Moved to BiTGApps
v3. Moved to Android 11
v2. Updated for Netflix SD/Disney+ (try and tell me), update pack
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 4 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RAQ6v7iycSLMdUr2hBh4RPvVzIZifIVR/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + voron00 TWRP recovery 3.5.0_9-0 + Magisk root).
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
+ ROM LineageOS 18.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-mako.3758779/
Download latest build: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e-mO4qaEP1y0wrBbbPwsISdJuW_TeLQo
Not working: Widevine DRM (Netflix won't play HD)
+ BiTgapps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Phone must be fully charged to 100%
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts, WhatsApp before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect phone to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 4
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
Connect phone to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
, confirm commands by pressing Enter.
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
004d206a1416f1bb unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but phone is waiting for authorization.
On phone, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command now returns
Code:
004d206a1416f1bb device
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone restarts and prints a Droid with on the last line: LOCK STATE - locked
### All data will be erased !
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Droid's last line is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked, phone is unlocked !
Then use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Wait during long boot.
4) FLASH TWRP 3.5 RECOVERY
Back to Android, unlock Developer options and activate USB debugging again.
Now enter again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Droid shows up again on phone.
Now enter
Code:
fastboot flash recovery voron00-recovery-mako.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 1.828s
Use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > select Boot, System and Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checked and bottom right button displays Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 4 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) RESIZE PARTITIONS
ROM requires at least 1272 MB on /system partition.
### The following script will work only on stock partition table.
### DO NOT use it on a reconfigured device (but see Clamor repartition: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/repartition-nexus-4-repartition-mako-8gb-16gb-ua-twrp.3844383/)
Copy repartition_mako.zip into Internal Storage partition, along TWRP and DCIM folder (this time from PC > phone).
Disconnect phone.
### Make sure battery is > 50%
Back to TWRP Home > Install.
Scroll down to see repartition_mako.zip > tap on it and Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait during repartition, phone auto reboots to TWRP.
6) WIPE PARTITIONS
Now go Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
Tap on Home button > Reboot > Recovery > Swipe to Reboot.
### Don't try F2FS, it won't work.
7) FLASH ANDROID + BITGAPPS + MAGISK
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Back to Mount.
Copy ROM + GAPPS + Magisk.
Select lineage-*.zip
Then back to Home > Reboot > Recovery.
Go back to Install > select bitgapps*.zip and flash.
Opional for root: Then back to Home > Reboot > Recovery
Install > Magisk*.zip
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe, wait.
Disconnect phone from PC.
Then tap on Reboot System.
Let the phone boot (about 10 minutes).
8) ROOT WITH MAGISK
Configure Android as you like.
Magisk root starts with Android, no extra manipulation needed.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Magisk app (v23+).
Go to Settings > go to App Rename app to Godmode to hide it.
Below, switch MagiskHide ON.
Now go to Magisk Modules tab > install liboemcrypto disabler and MagiskHide Props Config.
Connect to your Google account, download from Play Store Netflix and Disney+.
### If you are already connected to Google account.
Clear cache (Settings > Apps > All apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage) and restart tab.
Relaunch Play Store, Netflix and Disney+ will be available in SD.
9) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About phone
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @voron00, @Ziyan, @Clamor, TWRP team, LineageOS team, OpenGApps team
--------------------------------
Boot in recovery mode
Power down phone.
Hold Volume+ + Volume- + Power 2 seconds and release.
Then use Volume keys to select Recovery mode and confirm with Power.
Tutorial updated for Netflix and Disney+
Hi, updated for Android 11
Hey thanks for the relly good description. I have only one Problem. Iam not able to use the phone with Gapps. Installation works and the phone starts. but after config some essentials like time an wirelesslan i see the big cycle from google. I waited all night long but it stucks. Installation without gapps works perfect (with lineageos first start routine). Have any ideas? Or ist at possible to get a backapp to load it with TWRP restore?
Update: i tried bitgapps and now it works.
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Before following this guide, make sure you have followed the rom flashing guide below the post below or xiaomi.eu rom flashing guide.
If you have followed the flashing guide then you may continue.
Hello Amigos,
You can use this guide to install other recovery than TWRP also.(Other recoveries are listed in the guide itself)
Steps to install
First of all unlock bootloader of your device . Search net for more info.
After this install adb drivers from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...reborn-v2-0-adb-fastboot-and-drivers.3854109/
Choose skip install for adb and install google drivers.
Connect your device in fastboot mode to your pc.
Go into device manager , right click on unrecognized android device , choose update drivers , let me pick from a list of drivers , select adb drivers , android bootloader interface and click install.
Then go to your custom rom download thread and check the date of rom file(In this case derpfest).
Download the latest platform-tools from the Android developer site and extract the zip in an easily accessible folder
Download the recovery image file
Restart your device to fastboot mode
Method 1:
Using this adb command if you have USB debugging active on your device:
adb reboot bootloader
Method 2:
- Turn off your device
- After it has completely turned off, press and hold Vol - and the Power button at the same time until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Method 3:
- Turn off yout device
- Press and hold Vol - button
- Connect the USB cable (previously connected to the PC) to the device and press and hold the button until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Connect your device to the PC
Open a cmd window in the folder where you extracted the binaries from the zip from step 1
Easy method: Open the folder, and without leaving it, type "cmd" in the address bar of the file explorer and press enter. Command promt will open a window directly in the folder location
Verify that your device is recognized by fastboot using this command:
fastboot devices
If your device has been detected (a serial number followed by the word fastboot), you can continue. Otherwise, check if the drivers are installed correctly, although if you used Mi Unlock and were able to unlock the device correctly on the PC you are using, you should not have problems with that.
- Because this device uses A/B partitions, there is no recovery partition as such, but it is integrated into the "boot" partition. So, first we must boot using the TWRP image.
Type this command in the cmd window, but don't press Enter yet, just type it and leave a space at the end:
fastboot boot_
Don't write the "_". This only indicates the space you should leave at the end.
This is how it should look when you write it:
Now, drag the image file (yourrecoveryhere.img) to the command window and drop it above the window. This will make you copy your exact location for convenience.
- The result should be this:
Code:
fastboot boot "C:\location\to\your\file\yourrecoveryhere.img"
Quotation marks are only added if the entire location has spaces.
Otherwise, it is displayed without quotation marks.
Press Enter and wait a few seconds. The MI logo will come out, and then the TWRP logo.
DONE! You've started perfectly in recovery
From the device
NOTE: Only use these steps if you want to have TWRP installed semi-permanently
I said "semi-permanent" because when flashing any ROM, and knowing that the "recovery" is integrated into the "boot" partition, it will be lost after leaving TWRP, so you can follow these steps if you want to avoid loss of TWRP.
If you have easy access to a PC, you can be fine with the boot method. If you don't have easy access to a PC, you can follow these steps.
Method 1(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Advanced button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default
You can use a USB OTG too
Now tap on the option "Install recovery ramdisk"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storages
"Swipe to confirm" and the TWRP installation process will begin
Method 2(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Install button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too
Tap on the option "Install image"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Method 3(For SHRP)
1. While booted in SHRP,under essentials section, tap advanced button.
2. Then click on flash current shrp button and click on tick button to flash shrp.
Method 4(For SHRP)
While booted in SHRP menu , tap flash button under the essentials section.
Copy the shrp image or zip file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash" if its img file or click on zip file of shrp , then click on tick button to flash.
Method 5(For OrangeFox)
1. While booted in Ofox, click on menu at the bottom right of the screen.
2. There you will see manage partitions, reboot , mount as such . The last thing in menu column you will
see will be more. Click on more, then below fix contents you will see flash current orange fox. Swipe to confirm flash.
Method 6(For OrangeFox)
While booted in ofox , tap files button at the bottom left of the screen.
Copy the ofox image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Remember that with the three methods mentioned above you will lose root access (Magisk), so do not forget to flash it again. These steps are also valid to update TWRP or other recovery if you already had it previously installed.
Credits: NeoSDAP (Original Post)
Jabieff,dblenk9(TWRP)
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NOTE:
If mtp not working or device not getting detected as a portable device in any recovery then watch this guide here: GUIDE
Do not replace the recovery or try to update recovery that comes with roms. This can brick your device
If your rom mentions to use a specific recovery then use that instead
Enjoy !
Before following this guide, make sure you have followed the rom flashing guide below or xiaomi.eu rom flashing guide.
If you have followed the guide then you may continue.
Hello Amigos,
You can use this guide to install other recovery than TWRP also.(Other recoveries are listed in the guide itself)
Prerequisites:
Ubuntu/Debian/Ubuntu-Based Distros:
Open terminal
Type sudo apt install adb
Once that is installed.
Type sudo apt install fastboot.
Done.
Fedora:
Open terminal.
Type sudo dnf install android-tools.
Let it install and done.
OpenSUSE:
Download this official package from here according to your version :
https://software.opensuse.org/download.html?project=hardware&package=android-tools
(Use either one the add repository and install manually or grab binary packages directly options.)
Steps to install
Make sure you have the bootloader unlocked before you start. There are many guides on the internet for that.
From PC:
Download the latest platform-tools for linux from the Android developer site and extract the zip in an easily accessible folder
Download the recovery image file
Restart your device to fastboot mode
Method 1:
Using this adb command if you have USB debugging active on your device:
adb reboot bootloader
Method 2:
- Turn off your device
- After it has completely turned off, press and hold Vol - and the Power button at the same time until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Method 3:
- Turn off yout device
- Press and hold Vol - button
- Connect the USB cable (previously connected to the PC) to the device and press and hold the button until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Connect your device to the PC
Open a terminal window in the folder where you extracted the binaries from the archive from step 1
Easy method: Open the folder, and open a terminal in the folder itself. Terminal will open a window directly in the folder location
Verify that your device is recognized by fastboot using this command: fastboot devices If your device has been detected (a serial number followed by the word fastboot), you can continue. Otherwise, check if the device is connected properly, although if you used Mi Unlock and were able to unlock the device correctly on the PC you are using, you should not have problems with that.
- Because this device uses A/B partitions, there is no recovery partition as such, but it is integrated into the "boot" partition. So, first we must boot using the TWRP image.
Type this command in the terminal window, but don't press Enter yet, just type it and leave a space at the end:
fastboot boot_
Don't write the "_". This only indicates the space you should leave at the end.
Now, drag the image file (yourrecoveryhere.img) to the terminal window and drop it above the window. This will make you copy your exact location for convenience.
- The result should be this:
fastboot boot "home/user/location/to/your/file/yourrecoveryhere.img"
Quotation marks are only added if the entire location has spaces.
Otherwise, it is displayed without quotation marks.
Press Enter and wait a few seconds. The MI logo will come out, and then the TWRP logo.
DONE! You've started perfectly in TWRP
From the device
NOTE: Only use these steps if you want to have TWRP installed semi-permanently
I said "semi-permanent" because when flashing any ROM, and knowing that the "recovery" is integrated into the "boot" partition, it will be lost after leaving TWRP, so you can follow these steps if you want to avoid loss of TWRP.
If you have easy access to a PC, you can be fine with the boot method. If you don't have easy access to a PC, you can follow these steps.
Method 1(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Advanced button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default
You can use a USB OTG too
Now tap on the option "Install recovery ramdisk"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storages
"Swipe to confirm" and the TWRP installation process will begin
Method 2(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Install button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too
Tap on the option "Install image"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Method 3(For SHRP)
1. While booted in SHRP,under essentials section, tap advanced button.
2. Then click on flash current shrp button and click on tick button to flash shrp.
Method 4(For SHRP)
While booted in SHRP menu , tap flash button under the essentials section.
Copy the shrp image or zip file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash" if its img file or click on zip file of shrp , then click on tick button to flash.
Method 5(For OrangeFox)
1. While booted in Ofox, click on menu at the bottom right of the screen.
2. There you will see manage partitions, reboot , mount as such . The last thing in menu column you will
see will be more. Click on more, then below fix contents you will see flash current orange fox. Swipe to confirm flash.
Method 6(For OrangeFox)
While booted in ofox , tap files button at the bottom left of the screen.
Copy the ofox image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Remember that with the three methods mentioned above you will lose root access (Magisk), so do not forget to flash it again. These steps are also valid to update TWRP if you already had it previously installed.
Credits: NeoSDAP (Original Post)
Jabieff,dblenk9(TWRP)
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NOTE:
If mtp not working or device not getting detected as a portable device in any recovery then watch this guide here: GUIDE
Do not replace the recovery or try to update recovery that comes with roms. This can brick your device.
If your rom mentions to use a specific recovery then use that instead
Enjoy !
First of all unlock bootloader of your device . Search net for more info.
After this install adb drivers from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...reborn-v2-0-adb-fastboot-and-drivers.3854109/
Choose skip install for adb and install google drivers.
Connect your device in fastboot mode to your pc.
Go into device manager , right click on unrecognized android device , choose update drivers , let me pick from a list of drivers , select adb drivers and click install.
Then go to your custom rom download thread and check the date of rom file(In this case derpfest).
Check the date of file.
Then go to xiaomifirmwareupdater.com and select rom archive and select your device.
Then MIUI downloads page will appear. type fastboot in search and look for a MIUI global version released
as the same or very close to the Custom ROM date (in this case it is this)
Download the fastboot version according to the date.
Go into the stock rom folder and double click on flash_all.bat(all data will be lost) .
Or open cmd in the folder and type flash_all.bat in cmd and hit enter.(This method allows to look for errors)
A cmd window will popup with fastboot commands automatically and after complete flashing of rom will close automatically. (approx. 20-25 mins)
Let the device boot into MIUI.
Once it boots power it off . Then press the vol down + power button until fastboot in orange letters appear.
Then follow the twrp flashing guide from here
Then flash the ROM according to the instructions.
NOTE:
Make sure to always extract and move the stock rom folder in root of C: drive (this helps avoid flashing errors)The path should look something like this:
C:\spes_global_images_YourVersionhere
Then flash the stock rom.
Clean Flashing a ROM:
I hope you have followed the entire guide above before doing this step.
Reboot to recovery.
Format data.
Flash ROM file.
Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Reboot and enjoy.
Everytime you do a clean flash, you must redo all the steps above.
If a rom does not include flashing instructions, it requires a clean flash.
If rom mentions clean flash and not wiping of anything else then dont be smart to wipe anything unecessary.
If you get a error like this: assert failed _dynamic partitions package_extract_file(dynamic_partitions_op_list) ERROR 1
Then re do this guide from start and re do all the steps in the guide and when it comes to flashing twrp, then use twrp 3.6.1 to flash rom(if your rom mentions to use a specific recovery then use that instead)
Always flash magisk after the first boot of your rom
If mtp not working or device not getting detected as a portable device in any recovery then watch this guide here: GUIDE
Do not replace the recovery or try to update recovery that comes with roms. This can brick your device
Enjoy!
Prerequisites:
Ubuntu/Debian/Ubuntu-Based Distros:
Open terminal
Type sudo apt install adb
Once that is installed.
Type sudo apt install fastboot.
Done.
Fedora:
Open terminal.
Type sudo dnf install android-tools.
Let it install and done.
OpenSUSE:
Download this official package from here according to your version :
https://software.opensuse.org/download.html?project=hardware&package=android-tools
(Use either one the add repository and install manually or grab binary packages directly options.)
First of all unlock bootloader of your device . Search net for more info.
Then go to your custom rom download thread and check the date of rom file(In this case derpfest).
Check the date of file.
Then go to xiaomifirmwareupdater.com and select rom archive and select your device.
Then MIUI downloads page will appear. type fastboot in search and look for a MIUI global version released
as the same or very close to the Custom ROM date (in this case it is this)
Download the fastboot version according to the date.
Go into the stock rom folder and right click in empty area then select open terminal here then type this command:
./flash_all.sh
A terminal window will popup with fastboot commands automatically and after complete flashing of rom will close automatically. (approx. 20-25 mins)
Let the device boot into MIUI.
Once it boots power it off . Then press the vol down + power button until fastboot in orange letters appear.
Then follow the twrp flashing guide from here
Then flash the ROM according to the instructions.
NOTE:
Make sure to always extract and move the stock rom folder in root of home directory (this helps avoid flashing errors)The path should look something like this:
home\spes_global_images_YourVersionhere
Then flash the stock rom.
Clean Flashing a ROM:
I hope you have followed the entire guide above before doing this step.
Reboot to recovery.
Format data.
Flash ROM file.
Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Reboot and enjoy.
Everytime you do a clean flash, you must redo all the steps above.
If a rom does not include flashing instructions, it requires a clean flash.
If rom mentions clean flash and not wiping of anything else then dont be smart to wipe anything unecessary.
If you get a error like this: assert failed _dynamic partitions package_extract_file(dynamic_partitions_op_list) ERROR 1
Then re do this guide from start and re do all the steps in the guide and when it comes to flashing twrp, then use twrp 3.6.1 to flash rom(if your rom mentions to use a specific recovery then use that instead)
If mtp not working or device not getting detected as a portable device in any recovery then watch this guide here: GUIDE
Always flash magisk after the first boot of your rom
Do not replace the recovery or try to update recovery that comes with roms. This can brick your device.
Enjoy!
Title: Windows-only
Prerequisites: Linux-based OS
What?
NeoSDAP said:
Title: Windows-only
Prerequisites: Linux-based OS
What?
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after i just flash TWRP. can i just install the magisk there?
xiasanx said:
after i just flash TWRP. can i just install the magisk there?
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What do you mean ?
Does this work on Android 11?
My last phone became a brick.
Waltuh said:
Does this work on Android 11?
My last phone became a brick.
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what twrp ? yes
Twrp no mtp no detect SD card intall conecting pendrive with USB c yo USB adapter
luistro said:
Twrp no mtp no detect SD card intall conecting pendrive with USB c yo USB adapter
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which twrp , sd card must be formatted as fat32. yeah mtp works check mtp fix link in twrp.sd detect work on my spes.
Hi, I have a remdi note 11 unlocked bootloader, flashed MIUI13 (android 12) and then fastbooted to twrp . From there I tried to flash TWRP 3.7 (for android 12) using Method 2 , it flashed ok but now phone only boots to fastboot , and when I do again fastboot boot twrp.img it goes to TWRP but says no OS installed.
Could you guide me on what I have ****ed up??
wasteoinc said:
Hi, I have a remdi note 11 unlocked bootloader, flashed MIUI13 (android 12) and then fastbooted to twrp . From there I tried to flash TWRP 3.7 (for android 12) using Method 2 , it flashed ok but now phone only boots to fastboot , and when I do again fastboot boot twrp.img it goes to TWRP but says no OS installed.
Could you guide me on what I have ****ed up??
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AFAIK, this phone doesn't have a Recovery partition and TWRP has to be booted from Fastboot. Maybe that's what's causing the problem?
notBradPitt said:
AFAIK, this phone doesn't have a Recovery partition and TWRP has to be booted from Fastboot. Maybe that's what's causing the problem?
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But in the guide which is for this phone it clearly states you can "semi-permanently¨ install TWRP. Booting from bootloader is no deal breaker for me, but know Im getting concerned about magisk and other stuff I want to install
wasteoinc said:
But in the guide which is for this phone it clearly states you can "semi-permanently¨ install TWRP. Booting from bootloader is no deal breaker for me, but know Im getting concerned about magisk and other stuff I want to install
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Sorry for inconvenience! I suggest that you boot twrp 3.6.2 from fastboot and then flash 3.6.2 instead from method 2 as some MIUI roms and custom roms have problems with 3.7.0 which can brick your device. Hope that resolves your issue !
Regards,
LolFlasherNoob
LolFlasherNoob said:
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Before following this guide, make sure you have followed the rom flashing guide below the post below or xiaomi.eu rom flashing guide.
If you have followed the flashing guide then you may continue.
Hello Amigos,
You can use this guide to install other recovery than TWRP also.(Other recoveries are listed in the guide itself)
Steps to install
First of all unlock bootloader of your device . Search net for more info.
After this install adb drivers from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...reborn-v2-0-adb-fastboot-and-drivers.3854109/
Choose skip install for adb and install google drivers.
Connect your device in fastboot mode to your pc.
Go into device manager , right click on unrecognized android device , choose update drivers , let me pick from a list of drivers , select adb drivers , android bootloader interface and click install.
Then go to your custom rom download thread and check the date of rom file(In this case derpfest).
Download the latest platform-tools from the Android developer site and extract the zip in an easily accessible folder
Download the recovery image file
Restart your device to fastboot mode
Method 1:
Using this adb command if you have USB debugging active on your device:
adb reboot bootloader
Method 2:
- Turn off your device
- After it has completely turned off, press and hold Vol - and the Power button at the same time until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Method 3:
- Turn off yout device
- Press and hold Vol - button
- Connect the USB cable (previously connected to the PC) to the device and press and hold the button until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Connect your device to the PC
Open a cmd window in the folder where you extracted the binaries from the zip from step 1
Easy method: Open the folder, and without leaving it, type "cmd" in the address bar of the file explorer and press enter. Command promt will open a window directly in the folder location
Verify that your device is recognized by fastboot using this command:
fastboot devices
If your device has been detected (a serial number followed by the word fastboot), you can continue. Otherwise, check if the drivers are installed correctly, although if you used Mi Unlock and were able to unlock the device correctly on the PC you are using, you should not have problems with that.
- Because this device uses A/B partitions, there is no recovery partition as such, but it is integrated into the "boot" partition. So, first we must boot using the TWRP image.
Type this command in the cmd window, but don't press Enter yet, just type it and leave a space at the end:
fastboot boot_
Don't write the "_". This only indicates the space you should leave at the end.
This is how it should look when you write it:
Now, drag the image file (yourrecoveryhere.img) to the command window and drop it above the window. This will make you copy your exact location for convenience.
- The result should be this:
Code:
fastboot boot "C:\location\to\your\file\yourrecoveryhere.img"
Quotation marks are only added if the entire location has spaces.
Otherwise, it is displayed without quotation marks.
Press Enter and wait a few seconds. The MI logo will come out, and then the TWRP logo.
DONE! You've started perfectly in recovery
From the device
NOTE: Only use these steps if you want to have TWRP installed semi-permanently
I said "semi-permanent" because when flashing any ROM, and knowing that the "recovery" is integrated into the "boot" partition, it will be lost after leaving TWRP, so you can follow these steps if you want to avoid loss of TWRP.
If you have easy access to a PC, you can be fine with the boot method. If you don't have easy access to a PC, you can follow these steps.
Method 1(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Advanced button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default
You can use a USB OTG too
Now tap on the option "Install recovery ramdisk"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storages
"Swipe to confirm" and the TWRP installation process will begin
Method 2(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Install button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too
Tap on the option "Install image"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Method 3(For SHRP)
1. While booted in SHRP,under essentials section, tap advanced button.
2. Then click on flash current shrp button and click on tick button to flash shrp.
Method 4(For SHRP)
While booted in SHRP menu , tap flash button under the essentials section.
Copy the shrp image or zip file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash" if its img file or click on zip file of shrp , then click on tick button to flash.
Method 5(For OrangeFox)
1. While booted in Ofox, click on menu at the bottom right of the screen.
2. There you will see manage partitions, reboot , mount as such . The last thing in menu column you will
see will be more. Click on more, then below fix contents you will see flash current orange fox. Swipe to confirm flash.
Method 6(For OrangeFox)
While booted in ofox , tap files button at the bottom left of the screen.
Copy the ofox image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Remember that with the three methods mentioned above you will lose root access (Magisk), so do not forget to flash it again. These steps are also valid to update TWRP or other recovery if you already had it previously installed.
Credits: NeoSDAP (Original Post)
Jabieff,dblenk9(TWRP)
I have just reposted here to circulate the great work.
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OrangeFox Recovery R11.1_A12 - UNOFFICIAL | Android 12 Updated: 08/10/'22 ▪️Download • Synced latest OrangeFox sources • Supports Android 11/12/13 decryption • MTP working NOTE: Flashing Guide: GUIDE If mtp not working or device not getting...
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NOTE:
If mtp not working or device not getting detected as a portable device in any recovery then watch this guide here: GUIDE
Do not replace the recovery or try to update recovery that comes with roms. This can cause problems such as reboots, apps crashing,etc as recovery is integrated into boot partition in which kernel
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LolFlasherNoob said:
<Moderator Edit>: Combined four How To Guide threads into one.
Post #2 - LATEST FLASHING GUIDE FOR TWRP AND OTHER RECOVERY [Spes/Spesn] Redmi Note 11[WINDOWS-Only]
Post #3 - LATEST FLASHING GUIDE FOR TWRP AND OTHER RECOVERY [Spes/Spesn] Redmi Note 11[LINUX-Only]
Post #4 - UNIVERSAL ROM FLASHING GUIDE FOR ALL ROMS [Windows-Only]
Post #5 - UNIVERSAL ROM FLASHING GUIDE FOR ALL ROMS [Linux-Only]
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I seem to be having issues with the bootloader unlocking, I am not receiving verification SMS to my number to associate my device and number with xiaomi account before using the unlock tool. I have tried the official help checklist, and have asked support, however even though my issue is about verification SMS for adding my number to my xiaomi account, they said that because I am trying to unlock the device, that basically they refuse to give me support at all, even with association of my number to mi account. Quite the FU from xiaomi! Any advice about how to receive the verification SMS so i can continue with unlocking the bootloader, or any additional methods for bootloader unlocking would be appreciated.
LolFlasherNoob said:
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Before following this guide, make sure you have followed the rom flashing guide below or xiaomi.eu rom flashing guide.
If you have followed the guide then you may continue.
Hello Amigos,
You can use this guide to install other recovery than TWRP also.(Other recoveries are listed in the guide itself)
Prerequisites:
Ubuntu/Debian/Ubuntu-Based Distros:
Open terminal
Type sudo apt install adb
Once that is installed.
Type sudo apt install fastboot.
Done.
Fedora:
Open terminal.
Type sudo dnf install android-tools.
Let it install and done.
OpenSUSE:
Download this official package from here according to your version :
https://software.opensuse.org/download.html?project=hardware&package=android-tools
(Use either one the add repository and install manually or grab binary packages directly options.)
Steps to install
Make sure you have the bootloader unlocked before you start. There are many guides on the internet for that.
From PC:
Download the latest platform-tools for linux from the Android developer site and extract the zip in an easily accessible folder
Download the recovery image file
Restart your device to fastboot mode
Method 1:
Using this adb command if you have USB debugging active on your device:
adb reboot bootloader
Method 2:
- Turn off your device
- After it has completely turned off, press and hold Vol - and the Power button at the same time until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Method 3:
- Turn off yout device
- Press and hold Vol - button
- Connect the USB cable (previously connected to the PC) to the device and press and hold the button until the word "FASTBOOT" with orange letters comes out
Connect your device to the PC
Open a terminal window in the folder where you extracted the binaries from the archive from step 1
Easy method: Open the folder, and open a terminal in the folder itself. Terminal will open a window directly in the folder location
Verify that your device is recognized by fastboot using this command:
fastboot devices
If your device has been detected (a serial number followed by the word fastboot), you can continue. Otherwise, check if the device is connected properly, although if you used Mi Unlock and were able to unlock the device correctly on the PC you are using, you should not have problems with that.
- Because this device uses A/B partitions, there is no recovery partition as such, but it is integrated into the "boot" partition. So, first we must boot using the TWRP image.
Type this command in the cmd window, but don't press Enter yet, just type it and leave a space at the end:
fastboot boot_
Don't write the "_". This only indicates the space you should leave at the end.
This is how it should look when you write it:
Now, drag the image file (yourrecoveryhere.img) to the command window and drop it above the window. This will make you copy your exact location for convenience.
- The result should be this:
Code:
fastboot boot "home/user/location/to/your/file/yourrecoveryhere.img"
Quotation marks are only added if the entire location has spaces.
Otherwise, it is displayed without quotation marks.
Press Enter and wait a few seconds. The MI logo will come out, and then the TWRP logo.
DONE! You've started perfectly in TWRP
From the device
NOTE: Only use these steps if you want to have TWRP installed semi-permanently
I said "semi-permanent" because when flashing any ROM, and knowing that the "recovery" is integrated into the "boot" partition, it will be lost after leaving TWRP, so you can follow these steps if you want to avoid loss of TWRP.
If you have easy access to a PC, you can be fine with the boot method. If you don't have easy access to a PC, you can follow these steps.
Method 1(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Advanced button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default
You can use a USB OTG too
Now tap on the option "Install recovery ramdisk"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storages
"Swipe to confirm" and the TWRP installation process will begin
Method 2(For TWRP)
While in the TWRP menu, tap the Install button
Copy the TWRP image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too
Tap on the option "Install image"
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Method 3(For SHRP)
1. While booted in SHRP,under essentials section, tap advanced button.
2. Then click on flash current shrp button and click on tick button to flash shrp.
Method 4(For SHRP)
While booted in SHRP menu , tap flash button under the essentials section.
Copy the shrp image or zip file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash" if its img file or click on zip file of shrp , then click on tick button to flash.
Method 5(For OrangeFox)
1. While booted in Ofox, click on menu at the bottom right of the screen.
2. There you will see manage partitions, reboot , mount as such . The last thing in menu column you will
see will be more. Click on more, then below fix contents you will see flash current orange fox. Swipe to confirm flash.
Method 6(For OrangeFox)
While booted in ofox , tap files button at the bottom left of the screen.
Copy the ofox image file to the internal memory or SD card from the PC. MTP mode is enabled by default.
You can use a USB OTG too.
Now locate the file and tap on it.
You can use the "Select storage" button to switch between different storage
In the new menu, select "Install recovery ramdisk" and then "Swipe to confirm Flash"
Remember that with the three methods mentioned above you will lose root access (Magisk), so do not forget to flash it again. These steps are also valid to update TWRP if you already had it previously installed.
Credits: NeoSDAP (Original Post)
Jabieff,dblenk9(TWRP)
TWRP Download:
A12/A11:
[RECOVERY] TWRP 3.6.2 UNOFFICIAL STABLE [A12/A11] [Spes/Spesn] Redmi Note 11Hello Amigos, TWRP v3.6.1 - UNOFFICIAL | Android 11. Updated: 30/03/'22 Download Link Changelog: • Shipping with prebuilt kernel • Sync with latest source • Decrypted Notes: • Flash stock boot.img before flash twrp.img • Reinstall twrp...
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[RECOVERY]TWRP 3.6.1 Spes Android 11 only STABLE [SHARED]
TWRP v3.6.1 - UNOFFICIAL | Android 11. Updated: 30/03/'22 ▪️Download Changelog: • Shipping with prebuilt kernel • Sync with latest source • Decrypted(Does not support encryption,so format data is necessary to use recovery for A12) Notes: •...
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[RECOVERY] Shrp Android 11 only STABLE Spes [SHARED]
SHRP - UNOFFICIAL | Android 11. Updated: 06/03/'22 ▪️Download zip ▪️Download img Known Bugs: • /Data Can't Be Mounted On MIUI • MTP Notes: • Flash .Zip As Normal Zip In Other Recovery • Use .Img Through Fastboot Like Other Recovery Credits...
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[RECOVERY] Shrp 3.1 Android 12/13 Only STABLE [SHARED]
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[RECOVERY] Orange Fox Recovery Android 12/13 Only Stable Spes [SHARED]
OrangeFox Recovery R11.1_A12 - UNOFFICIAL | Android 12 Updated: 08/10/'22 ▪️Download • Synced latest OrangeFox sources • Supports Android 11/12/13 decryption • MTP working NOTE: Flashing Guide: GUIDE If mtp not working or device not getting...
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NOTE:
If mtp not working or device not getting detected as a portable device in any recovery then watch this guide here: GUIDE
Do not replace the recovery or try to update recovery that comes with roms. This can cause problems such as reboots, apps crashing,etc as recovery is integrated into boot partition in which kernel is also integrated.
Enjoy !
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I seem to be having issues with the bootloader unlocking, I am not receiving verification SMS to my number to associate my device and number with xiaomi account before using the unlock tool. I have tried the official help checklist, and have asked support, however even though my issue is about verification SMS for adding my number to my xiaomi account, they said that because I am trying to unlock the device, that basically they refuse to give me support at all, even with association of my number to mi account. Quite the FU from xiaomi! Any advice about how to receive the verification SMS so i can continue with unlocking the bootloader, or any additional methods for bootloader unlocking would be appreciated.