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I just get the Mi5 and like I said in other se treads, im kind desapointed with the MIUI mostly because the touchscreen, performance and the notifications bar. I realy into adveture myself in the world of the custom ROMs, like CM 14.1, but my doubt is.. Can I only go back to complete Stock by flashing MIUI by Fastboot or can be installed trough TWRP like any other ROM?
GabrielMed said:
I just get the Mi5 and like I said in other se treads, im kind desapointed with the MIUI mostly because the touchscreen, performance and the notifications bar. I realy into adveture myself in the world of the custom ROMs, like CM 14.1, but my doubt is.. Can I only go back to complete Stock by flashing MIUI by Fastboot or can be installed trough TWRP like any other ROM?
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official MIUI - use MI flashtool via fastboot method only
unofficial MIUI - flash via TWRP recovery or MI flashtool will also work
Sure you can. Actually I used twrp to update the stable version of miui for countless times. It is OK, at least for my 64G mi5
No. Official rom you must need miui flash tool.
you can flash Custom recovery form EDL mode even in bootloader locked
Hi. What would be the safest way to go back to global stable rom? I am on miui eu 6.11.10. Boot loader is unlocked, and my recovery is twrp 3.0.2.0. In recovery I get error message when I try to clear cache "can't mount cache". I just want to be able to receive ota, got tired of changing roms. Thanks
Hi I'm on eu Stable 8.1.6. I want to flash developer Global 7.1.19. What is the safest way? Can I do it by TWRP and what I should wipe?
GabrielMed said:
Can I install MIUI ROMs trough TWRP like any other ROM?
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Yes; if you do a backup via TWRP of your miUI rommed device: sysimage + data + boot
advice: save it outside of the device (your computer, etc) for storage.
Then you can go frolicking with wathever rom you want, when tired put back in the device the backup files; reboot in recovery and via TWRP do a restore.
advice 2: as a baseline for a good/solid backup save also "efs" (that is the modem/sim stuff).
Why sysimage and not system?
Because that is an image (all the bytes) and the other is just the bytes in use; so sysimage will be a larger (in mb/gb) file but a more robust one (backup wise).
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and for the two who inserted their personal questions in this semi-old thread...
sol81 said:
the safest way to go back to global stable rom
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selmandeli said:
I want to flash developer Global
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the TWRP website with mi5 version, wich the latest is "twrp-3.0.2-3-gemini.img" 2016-11-20 https://twrp.me/devices/xiaomimi5.html
the mi5 forum: http://en.miui.com/forum-92-1.html
the rom download page with the official flashing guides: http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
Because to do what you ask you have the recovery method and the fastboot method.
Going from eu to global ROM by TWRP what should I wipe (data, system, dalvik, cashe...)?
selmandeli said:
Going from eu to global ROM by TWRP what should I wipe (data, system, dalvik, cashe...)?
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Read this page:
https://twrp.me/faq/whattowipe.html
and for more information:
https://twrp.me/faq/backupexclusions.html
I flashed global miui rom through twrp. Use this article:
http://en.miui.com/thread-357065-1-1.html
Hello guys.
I've just tried to update to MIUI 9.0.1.0 NDDMIEI from MIUI 8.5.9.0 NDDMIED on device Xiaomi Mi Max 2 but it failed.
I have an unlocked bootloader and SuperSu installed, but the recovery is Mi Stock Recovery. :cyclops:
I had directly booted TWRP Recovery without flashing using
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
to flash SuperSu on device. :good:
Need support with this issue. I don't want to flash whole ROM every time I recieve an update.
steve.24 said:
Hello guys.
I've just tried to update to MIUI 9.0.1.0 NDDMIEI from MIUI 8.5.9.0 NDDMIED on device Xiaomi Mi Max 2 but it failed.
I have an unlocked bootloader and SuperSu installed, but the recovery is Mi Stock Recovery. :cyclops:
I had directly booted TWRP Recovery without flashing using
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
to flash SuperSu on device. :good:
Need support with this issue. I don't want to flash whole ROM every time I recieve an update.
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i successfully flashed to miui v9(V9.0.1.0.NDDMIEI) over miui v8(V8.5.8.0.NDDMIED) without data wipe. all my data were intact
Keep a backup just in case
make sure you downloaded recovery flashable full rom package ~1.38GB (not the 500mb OTA update )
donot wipe data/cache/dalvik
flash via TWRP recovery
just flashing rom wont boot due to dm-verity. (result will be bootloop)
u need to flash super user or magisk (or lazy flasher "ive not tried though" ) which patches boot.img which makes rom bootable
reversegear said:
i successfully flashed to miui v9(V9.0.1.0.NDDMIEI) over miui v8(V8.5.8.0.NDDMIED) without data wipe. all my data were intact
Keep a backup just in case
make sure you downloaded recovery flashable full rom package ~1.38GB (not the 500mb OTA update )
donot wipe data/cache/dalvik
flash via TWRP recovery
just flashing rom wont boot due to dm-verity. (result will be bootloop)
u need to flash super user or magisk (or lazy flasher "ive not tried though" ) which patches boot.img which makes rom bootable
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I'll give it a try. Currently I have data wiped and installed full ROM through fastboot method. So next time, for sure I'll give it a shot.
But I have a doubt, where TWRP be able to flash an MIUI ROM. I mean the bootloader unlocked, encrypted system partition and all.
Since you have your device rooted, first install flashify, and backup your stock recovery. Then you can flash twrp recovery and install Miui 9, and root the device again. Last, install flashify again and restore your stock recovery.
scholastova said:
Since you have your device rooted, first install flashify, and backup your stock recovery. Then you can flash twrp recovery and install Miui 9, and root the device again. Last, install flashify again and restore your stock recovery.
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Can you give stock recovery from mi max 2? I forgot to back up his original recovery stock and was hit with twrp.
So, I tried everything, flashed the ROM based on OREO like 9.6.1.0 ended in bootlooping the device, also custom rom based on OREO doesnt work too, like pixel experience, LINEAGE, ETC
Other than OREO based, ROM based on NOUGAT works well, like MIUI 8.xxx or RR based on NOUGAT
Any idea why this happens?
codearm2 said:
So, I tried everything, flashed the ROM based on OREO like 9.6.1.0 ended in bootlooping the device, also custom rom based on OREO doesnt work too, like pixel experience, LINEAGE, ETC
Other than OREO based, ROM based on NOUGAT works well, like MIUI 8.xxx or RR based on NOUGAT
Any idea why this happens?
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-Format data
-wipe
-use otg drive since format data delete everything
-flash firmware newest 8.5.10 minimum requirment for oreo
-flash rom
-flash gapps
-reboot
evanlocked said:
-Format data
-wipe
-use otg drive since format data delete everything
-flash firmware newest 8.5.10 minimum requirment for oreo
-flash rom
-flash gapps
-reboot
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tried it all, still bootloop
codearm2 said:
tried it all, still bootloop
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flash any miui dev rom beyond 8.5.10 using miflash
reboot once ...
flash twrp ...
push any oreo rom (ie. LOS 15.1) and gapps while in recovery ...
Install that rom and gapps ...
reboot to twrp ...
format data ...
reboot again to twrp ...
reboot to system ...
3Dota said:
flash any miui dev rom beyond 8.5.10 using miflash
reboot once ...
flash twrp ...
push any oreo rom (ie. LOS 15.1) and gapps while in recovery ...
Install that rom and gapps ...
reboot to twrp ...
format data ...
reboot again to twrp ...
reboot to system ...
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not working
Flashed 8.5.10 rom, ended in bootloop
flashed the LOS 15.1 and GAPPS, still bootloop
so, any one?
codearm2 said:
so, any one?
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Your custom recovery needs to be an Oreo version compatible, so you can install oreo based roms on it.
Try to update to early version.
Regards.
codearm2 said:
So, I tried everything, flashed the ROM based on OREO like 9.6.1.0 ended in bootlooping the device, also custom rom based on OREO doesnt work too, like pixel experience, LINEAGE, ETC
Other than OREO based, ROM based on NOUGAT works well, like MIUI 8.xxx or RR based on NOUGAT
Any idea why this happens?
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try updating firmware and twrp and flash lazy flasher zip after rom instalation hope it fix . *Lazy Flasher zip is must
Steffanom said:
Your custom recovery needs to be an Oreo version compatible, so you can install oreo based roms on it.
Try to update to early version.
Regards.
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already 3.2.3 version which I believe supports oreo rom
Tsuzan said:
try updating firmware and twrp and flash lazy flasher zip after rom instalation hope it fix . *Lazy Flasher zip is must
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didnt work, still bootloop
codearm2 said:
so, any one?
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so ... what last rom boot fine in your Mi5?
3Dota said:
so ... what last rom boot fine in your Mi5?
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any nougat rom works well
tried flashed 8.5.10 rom, still bootloop
codearm2 said:
any nougat rom works well
tried flashed 8.5.10 rom, still bootloop
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this is quite weird ... since if you install any nougat ... you'll sure receive OTA update to oreo (dev or stable) ...
why dont you take that OTA?
3Dota said:
this is quite weird ... since if you install any nougat ... you'll sure receive OTA update to oreo (dev or stable) ...
why dont you take that OTA?
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yes, installing the OTA based on OREO update also cause bootloop happens
basically, anything OREO based, whether it's ota or flashing it manually through TWRP, ZCX TWRP, or Mi Flash cause bootloop
Have you wipe your internal partition?
I think we need to wipe all partition after installing firmware when come from nougat to Oreo, because Oreo have new vendor partition.
At least you should use twrp-3.2.1-1-gemini
Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk
codearm2 said:
not working
Flashed 8.5.10 rom, ended in bootloop
flashed the LOS 15.1 and GAPPS, still bootloop
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Try reflashing latest twrp via fastboot (not from within twrp).
After wiping all partitions (also mount and wipe vendor) and formatting data, reboot to recovery before flashing the ROM to access the data partition correctly again.
Then also try to boot (would go with a custom ROM) without any gapps, mods or root first, to further center the problem.
What happens now?
Have the same problem
Try to install latest build via fastboot --> failed
Try to install miui nougat based work, ota update to oreo based -->bootloop
Also try to flash all included internal storage but the problem still occured
Any miui nougat based and aex mod 5.1 work fine in my phone
Install lazy flasher before installing anything like SuperSU...
masruri03 said:
Have you wipe your internal partition?
I think we need to wipe all partition after installing firmware when come from nougat to Oreo, because Oreo have new vendor partition.
At least you should use twrp-3.2.1-1-gemini
Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk
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already wiped, still not working
Phil_Smith said:
Try reflashing latest twrp via fastboot (not from within twrp).
After wiping all partitions (also mount and wipe vendor) and formatting data, reboot to recovery before flashing the ROM to access the data partition correctly again.
Then also try to boot (would go with a custom ROM) without any gapps, mods or root first, to further center the problem.
What happens now?
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flashed latest twrp via fastboot, also already wiped all partition included mount and wipe vendor, also formated the data and reboot first before flashing the rom, boot without any gapps, still it doesnt work
reysack said:
Have the same problem
Try to install latest build via fastboot --> failed
Try to install miui nougat based work, ota update to oreo based -->bootloop
Also try to flash all included internal storage but the problem still occured
Any miui nougat based and aex mod 5.1 work fine in my phone
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yeah, practically the same with mine
brhnahmad05 said:
Install lazy flasher before installing anything like SuperSU...
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tried, doenst work
codearm2 said:
flashed latest twrp via fastboot, also already wiped all partition included mount and wipe vendor, also formated the data and reboot first before flashing the rom, boot without any gapps, still it doesnt work
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Puh, don't know.
Do you have an old backup of your efs partition lying around?
If so, try restoring that.
If that also doesn't help, I'm through with my math here, I think...
Flash a Lineage OS 14.1 build without GApps but with a firmware that supports Oreo. Then, go to developer settings, turn on ADB and run adb devices on your computer so that the RSA Fingerprint pops up. There, make sure you tap on remember this computer and click ok.
Now, do an update to Lineage 15.1 without wiping anything. As soon as you reboot your phone, connect it to your PC and try to get a logcat. Paste the logcat here and we'll be able to see what's actually going on.
Hello,
I am trying to install lineage OS on my 9t pro, but it fails every time.
I managed to unrbick my phone thanks to miflash, but now i'm totally stuck
So, i'm on miui Global 11 QFKEUXM, and i can install twrp-3.3.1-22-raphael-mauronofrio.
Then, if I try to flash a rom with it (i also tried RevengeOS), i'm going to be stuck in a bootloop, until it goes to twrp again.
When it appens, i can't access files from my computer anymore, all folders seems to have random names like "uzehfj405Cuh5635azP5IUHDPuZ".
So i have to use miflash to go back to miui. I don't know what's wrong i've spent hours trying, can someone help me ?
Thanks and have a nice day
EDIT :
Indeed i didn't format data in TWRP. I tried to, and i'm still in that boot loop unfortunatly.
But this time, file system seems to be ok because i can access internal storage from my computer
EDIT2 :
I think the problem come from GAPPS. If i format then flash lineage without GAPPS, I can boot it
But if then i try to flash them, it won't boot anymore.
I am using the "nano" package here https://sourceforge.net/projects/opengapps/files/arm64/beta/20191114/
Is this incorrect ?
hi,
have already format data in TWRP?
BuckyBucks said:
Hello,
I am trying to install lineage OS on my 9t pro, but it fails every time.
I managed to unrbick my phone thanks to miflash, but now i'm totally stuck
So, i'm on miui Global 11 QFKEUXM, and i can install twrp-3.3.1-22-raphael-mauronofrio.
Then, if I try to flash a rom with it (i also tried RevengeOS), i'm going to be stuck in a bootloop, until it goes to twrp again.
When it appens, i can't access files from my computer anymore, all folders seems to have random names like "uzehfj405Cuh5635azP5IUHDPuZ".
So i have to use miflash to go back to miui. I don't know what's wrong i've spent hours trying, can someone help me ?
Thanks and have a nice day
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See bro When we buy the android the the storage is
Encrypted , when you unlock the bootloader and install TWRP it doesn't decrypt the internal storage that's why only the stick rom i.e. Miui can access the storage , here is what you need to do ..
Install TWRP then go to wipe then click on format data and type yes this will decrypt the internal storage and so that any custom rom you install can access the data ..
Make sure that you format data then reboot trwp and then connect the phone to of transfer the files and install the rom and gappa it will boot just fine
Although for some reason when i install the LOS my storage gets decrypt again I say you try the EvoX rom which doesn't require gappa just flash the rom and the firmware
Also there is some force decrypt zip file that lets you decrypt the internal storage because sometime install the firmware may encrypt your storage again so flash that DFE file you will find that in telegram grp ..
Basically you can't boot into rom and see files on computer cause your storage is encrypted and only Miui can decrypt it unless decrypted ...
Hope it help
Every time when you want to flash aosp or other custom rom you need to format data ( wiping isnt enough because of encryption) when coming from stock miui or miui eu rom.
Best way is to read instruction of rom you want to install.
My steps are when coming from stock miui:
Install twrp
Boot to twrp
Format data with yes
Reboot to twrp
Copy rom you want to install to internal storage, usually you need also rom+vendor file of latest stable miui.
Flash vendor+rom of stable miui
Wipe dalvick+ cache
Flash custom rom (los, evolutionx...)
Wipe dalvick+ cache
Flash gapps if needed
Wipe dalvick + cache
Reboot to system, set your system to your liking
Then reboot to twrp to flash magisk ( if you like to be rooted, otherwise continue to use rom as is)
Best is to read install instructions of rom you want to install
ranjan_shivam said:
See bro When we buy the android the the storage is
Encrypted , when you unlock the bootloader and install TWRP it doesn't decrypt the internal storage that's why only the stick rom i.e. Miui can access the storage , here is what you need to do ..
Install TWRP then go to wipe then click on format data and type yes this will decrypt the internal storage and so that any custom rom you install can access the data ..
Make sure that you format data then reboot trwp and then connect the phone to of transfer the files and install the rom and gappa it will boot just fine
Although for some reason when i install the LOS my storage gets decrypt again I say you try the EvoX rom which doesn't require gappa just flash the rom and the firmware
Also there is some force decrypt zip file that lets you decrypt the internal storage because sometime install the firmware may encrypt your storage again so flash that DFE file you will find that in telegram grp ..
Basically you can't boot into rom and see files on computer cause your storage is encrypted and only Miui can decrypt it unless decrypted ...
Hope it help
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Hello, thanks for taking the time to help me. I tried again formating the data, it seems a bit better (i can acces file system from my computer), but i'm still in that boot loop :/
BuckyBucks said:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to help me. I tried again formating the data, it seems a bit better (i can acces file system from my computer), but i'm still in that boot loop :/
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Maybe it's the vendor. What device do you have (china, global, etc.)?
ef1x said:
Every time when you want to flash aosp or other custom rom you need to format data ( wiping isnt enough because of encryption) when coming from stock miui or miui eu rom.
Best way is to read instruction of rom you want to install.
My steps are when coming from stock miui:
Install twrp
Boot to twrp
Format data with yes
Reboot to twrp
Copy rom you want to install to internal storage, usually you need also rom+vendor file of latest stable miui.
Flash vendor+rom of stable miui
Wipe dalvick+ cache
Flash custom rom (los, evolutionx...)
Wipe dalvick+ cache
Flash gapps if needed
Wipe dalvick + cache
Reboot to system, set your system to your liking
Then reboot to twrp to flash magisk ( if you like to be rooted, otherwise continue to use rom as is)
Best is to read install instructions of rom you want to install
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djoni wallauer said:
hi,
have already format data in TWRP?
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Thanks to both of you for helping me. As i sayed, I tried to to so and now i can see the filesystem from my computer, but i'm still stuck in the bootloop
Isley_ said:
Maybe it's the vendor. What device do you have (china, global, etc.)?
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I think it's a global one, but now i have doubts... Is there a way to be sure ?
In the MIUI i managed to flash with miflash, it's sayed MIUI GLOBAL
vladsendrix said:
if it s a mi9t pro its probbably the global version, to make sure try downloading the firmware and vendor from here https://downloads.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/raphael/ . try downloading the global and indian version and try both since you dont know whihch model you have. also dont forget to format before trying anything. hope i helped
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I'm a bit affraid to flash indian version, it's says to not cross flash ^^
I’d flash MIUI.eu before lineage, let it boot and then do the whole process to install lineage. Yo don’t have nothing to lose.
vladsendrix said:
well i d rrecommen you put your device in fastboot, go to aXiaomiADBFastbootTools and it ll show you your model number or use TOOLSALLINONE. Search ythese on xda and youll find the links and that will definetly show you your model number
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What fastboot commands should I use to get the model number ? I tried fastboot oem get-psid but it didnt work
When I boot MIUI, in the settings its "MIUI GLOBAL QFKEUXM". So it's correct isn't it ?
vladsendrix said:
well i d rrecommen you put your device in fastboot, go to aXiaomiADBFastbootTools and it ll show you your model number or use TOOLSALLINONE. Search ythese on xda and youll find the links and that will definetly show you your model number
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I think the problem come from GAPPS. If i format then flash lineage without GAPPS, I can boot it
But if then i try to flash them, it won't boot anymore.
I am using the "nano" package here https://sourceforge.net/projects/ope...beta/20191114/
Is this incorrect ?
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks
Masoud.Ser said:
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks
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Format the data partition in TWRP. You need to do this when installing over MIUI.
Robbo.5000 said:
Format the data partition in TWRP. You need to do this when installing over MIUI.
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thanks
but after Format the data partition and Wipe cache and dakvik and mount and unmount the data partition and reboot and flash rom
and reboot to system my phone gets rebooted to recovery again
Masoud.Ser said:
thanks
but after Format the data partition and Wipe cache and dakvik and mount and unmount the data partition and reboot and flash rom
and reboot to system my phone gets rebooted to recovery again
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Are you booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it, before flashing anything else?
I've stopped doing the mount/unmount. I now always reboot back into TWRP after formatting data, seems more reliable.
In TWRP do a factory reset, then format data, then reboot back into TWRP.
After this install the ROM you want
Robbo.5000 said:
Are you booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it, before flashing anything else?
I've stopped doing the mount/unmount. I now always reboot back into TWRP after formatting data, seems more reliable.
In TWRP do a factory reset, then format data, then reboot back into TWRP.
After this install the ROM you want
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yes booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it
after wipe and flash rom and reboot
phone into twrp again and also internal storage format auto and am cant use storage and must again flash miui rom with miflash for problem storage
Masoud.Ser said:
yes booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it
after wipe and flash rom and reboot
phone into twrp again and also internal storage format auto and am cant use storage and must again flash miui rom with miflash for problem storage
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Can you provide all the steps you are doing. I can't see any reason why it's not working.
Robbo.5000 said:
Can you provide all the steps you are doing. I can't see any reason why it's not working.
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1.flash miui 11.0.3 with miflash and boot...no set setup...
2. flash twrp 3 with fastboot and reboot to twrp
3.wipe cache and dakvik
4. wipe data
5.reboot to twrp
6.flash custom rom without error
but after reboot phone again into twrp and no load rom also cant use storage and write and copy file on storage ...
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
Masoud.Ser said:
1.flash miui 11.0.3 with miflash and boot...no set setup...
2. flash twrp 3 with fastboot and reboot to twrp
3.wipe cache and dakvik
4. wipe data
5.reboot to twrp
6.flash custom rom without error
but after reboot phone again into twrp and no load rom also cant use storage and write and copy file on storage ...
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
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Step 4 needs to be format data, not wipe data, you have to type 'yes' to confirm when you do it.
Robbo.5000 said:
Step 4 needs to be format data, not wipe data, you have to type 'yes' to confirm when you do it.
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thanks
work good.
I'm new entered the Xiaomi phone discussion
a few short questions
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1-Is it necessary to format data for flash in each time?
2-even need to flash miui with miflah and boot before flash custom rom in each time?
and do need to flash vendor global my phone before flash custom roms?
Masoud.Ser said:
thanks
work good.
I'm new entered the Xiaomi phone discussion
a few short questions
....................
1-Is it necessary to format data for flash in each time?
2-even need to flash miui with miflah and boot before flash custom rom in each time?
and do need to flash vendor global my phone before flash custom roms?
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1 No
2 No
If you want to flash something else, remove lockscreen security first before flashing. This should allow you to dirty flash an update, or clean flash a new ROM, without problems. You only need to format data when flashing over MIUI.
If you get into problems and you cannot successfully get a custom ROM working, this is when you need to flash MIUI first.
You only need to flash vendor/firmware files when the custom ROM recommends/requires a version that is different to what you currently have.
Masoud.Ser said:
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks[/QUOTE
Which model is yours indian version or Chinese ?
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vicky#kick said:
Masoud.Ser said:
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
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Which model is yours indian version or Chinese ?
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I am on k20 pro and trying to flash mortal os rc 14 but after flashing it properly it always stucks in bootloop...
1. Clean all the data partitions except internal storage
2. Flashing latest vendor for MIUI
3. Flashing mortal os rc 14 zip file
4. Flashing DFE
5. Rebooting and get stucks in bootloop
Help me what can i do..
aniketkumarak said:
I am on k20 pro and trying to flash mortal os rc 14 but after flashing it properly it always stucks in bootloop...
1. Clean all the data partitions except internal storage
2. Flashing latest vendor for MIUI
3. Flashing mortal os rc 14 zip file
4. Flashing DFE
5. Rebooting and get stucks in bootloop
Help me what can i do..
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The emoji's screwed up my reply. Try again.
1. Next time create a new post, don't resurrect a vaguely similar old post.
2. Restore MIUI with a fastboot ROM and try again. Use my guide here to help you install the ROM of choice.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-guide-flipkart-owners-t4151007/post83329343
If you're not sure what you're doing, follow the guide exactly, do not freestyle.
1.Install any rom
2. In recovery factory reset or change data partition to ext2 and then again back to ext4
Reboot
It will boot.
[email protected] said:
2. ...change data partition to ext2 and then again back to ext4...
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WT........
Seriously?
Hi, I am new to K20 Pro, I have not unlocked my phone yet, I was just going through the forum, to understand all the things and how flashing is done in K20 Pro, I have a question about flashing the vendor, some ROM require it & some don’t, can anyone explain? And how do I choose the correct vendor for my device?? Where can I download the right vendor??
Thanks!
stanlin salu said:
Hi, I am new to K20 Pro, I have not unlocked my phone yet, I was just going through the forum, to understand all the things and how flashing is done in K20 Pro, I have a question about flashing the vendor, some ROM require it & some don’t, can anyone explain? And how do I choose the correct vendor for my device?? Where can I download the right vendor??
Thanks!
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When flashing you will actually need vendor and firmware files together.
These are taken from the official MIUI fastboot ROMs. You can find them repackaged in a single flashable zip file from here.
https://downloads.akhilnarang.dev/MIUI/raphael/
Flashing one of these files in TWRP is the easiest way to go.
You can also find then repackaged as separate zip files from here
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/
This site has a much greater archive, so is good if you need an older version that you can't find in the other site. You will need to make sure you download vendor and firmware files for the same version.
You should always stick to the version that is for the region of your phone. e.g. Indian vendor and firmware for an Indian K20 Pro, etc.
Some ROMs use an OSS vendor and so this is included as part of the ROM install. In which case there is no need to flash the MIUI vendor.
When a new version of MIUI is released, vendor and firmware files might get updated, to fix a bug or to add extra functionality. In this case some custom ROM devs will include them so that they get the bug fixes or extra functionality in their ROM too. When this happens they will update the minimum vendor and firmware version requirements for their custom ROM - the version will be the actual MIUI version in which the vendor and firmware files were updated.
Where a ROM doesn't specify vendor and firmware and doesn't have an OSS vendor, then it normally implies that any version will work that is from MIUI based on the same Android version. In this case use the most recent version, which you will already have if you've kept up to date with MIUI updates.
When installing a new ROM, you will only need to flash vendor and firmware files if your current version is less than the required version of the new ROM.
Robbo.5000 said:
When flashing you will actually need vendor and firmware files together.
These are taken from the official MIUI fastboot ROMs. You can find them repackaged in a single flashable zip file from here.
https://downloads.akhilnarang.dev/MIUI/raphael/
Flashing one of these files in TWRP is the easiest way to go.
You can also find then repackaged as separate zip files from here
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/
This site has a much greater archive, so is good if you need an older version that you can't find in the other site. You will need to make sure you download vendor and firmware files for the same version.
You should always stick to the version that is for the region of your phone. e.g. Indian vendor and firmware for an Indian K20 Pro, etc.
Some ROMs use an OSS vendor and so this is included as part of the ROM install. In which case there is no need to flash the MIUI vendor.
When a new version of MIUI is released, vendor and firmware files might get updated, to fix a bug or to add extra functionality. In this case some custom ROM devs will include them so that they get the bug fixes or extra functionality in their ROM too. When this happens they will update the minimum vendor and firmware version requirements for their custom ROM - the version will be the actual MIUI version in which the vendor and firmware files were updated.
Where a ROM doesn't specify vendor and firmware and doesn't have an OSS vendor, then it normally implies that any version will work that is from MIUI based on the same Android version. In this case use the most recent version, which you will already have if you've kept up to date with MIUI updates.
When installing a new ROM, you will only need to flash vendor and firmware files if your current version is less than the required version of the new ROM.
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Thanks a lot brother, for this detailed explanation.. [emoji56][emoji1]