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Hey there! I just got my Xiaomi Mi8 from HK Goldway at Aliexpress. It came with its bootloader already unlocked and a Global ROM flashed.
I wanted to install Magisk but failed horribly . I've already done that to several phones (my last one was a Moto X Play, and it worked without major complications). But with this one, it seems I can't get past the bootlogo.
Stock Fastboot image used:
dipper_global_images_V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA_20180714.0000.00_8.1_global
This is what I've tried so far:
First try
Flashed TWRP for Mi8 version 0711.
Flashed Magisk.
Got a bootloop.
Reflashed stock image via Fastboot.
Second try
Booted (not flashed) TWRP.
Tried to install latest global weekly from this thread.
Also got a bootloop.
Reflashed stock image via Fastboot.
Third try
I thought that those flashable ZIP firmwares were too small for them to be a full-fledged OS. So I went and downloaded this other one. Global version.
I read somewhere that I needed to format data before flashing a new image, so I did.
Booted TWRP.
Formated data (not Wipe)
Installed that ZIP from TWRP and booted correctly.
Booted TWRP again and flashed Magisk.
Got bootloop.
Back to stock image via fastboot.
Last try
Booted TWRP.
Formatted data.
Installed MIUI via TWRP.
Without rebooting, flashed Magisk and no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip.
This got past bootlogo ("Unlocked" message changed to "powered by Android") but got stuck there. Not booting at all.
Right now I'm back to the last try, booting MIUI successfully but without Magisk nor no-verity-opt-encrypt.
I kinda have no more ideas left. I understand this is a new device but I can't understand why people claim the have been able to install Magisk and I can't! Other thoughts were, maybe they were running MIUI 10 Beta and it only works with that version? I'm unsure about that.
Can someone lend me a hand? What am I missing?
Thank you!!
EDIT: FIX!
Over here, user @richardyusan helped me out with an extra step.
What I did:
Installed Magisk V16.7.
Installed DM-VERITY AND FORCED ENCRYPTION DISABLER.
Performed fastboot format userdata.
Rebooted.
And I got my phone booting with Magisk Installed!
Even though I couldn't install any module, (every install claimed I needed Magisk v15+). I read some threads and with a Magisk Direct re-install (from its app) I got Magisk downgraded to v16 and everything worked perfectly!
Hope this works out for everyone having this problem!
have you tried to use Magisk 16.4,
if not, try to follow this guide:
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/xiaomi-mi-8-root/
gulp79 said:
have you tried to use Magisk 16.4,
if not, try to follow this guide:
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/xiaomi-mi-8-root/
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Thank you for the fast reply!
I followed that guide and tried these steps:
fastboot boot mi8-twrp-3.2.2.img
Unencrypted via Pattern
Flashed Magisk v16.4 + DM verity disabler file
Reboot
But I'm still stuck at "powered by Android" bootlogo.
Normally it boots within 5 seconds but now it's taking forever. I'll wait a few minutes to see what happens.
I'm attaching some screenshots of the install process.
Padlite said:
Thank you for the fast reply!
I followed that guide and tried these steps:
fastboot boot mi8-twrp-3.2.2.img
Unencrypted via Pattern
Flashed Magisk v16.4 + DM verity disabler file
Reboot
But I'm still stuck at "powered by Android" bootlogo.
Normally it boots within 5 seconds but now it's taking forever. I'll wait a few minutes to see what happens.
I'm attaching some screenshots of the install process.
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Ok,
but if you install Magisk 16.4, don't install also DM verity disabler.
DM verity disabler is needed if you don't want to root (see poin 14 in the linked guide).
Hope it works...
gulp79 said:
Ok,
but if you install Magisk 16.4, don't install also DM verity disabler.
DM verity disabler is needed if you don't want to root (see poin 14 in the linked guide).
Hope it works...
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If I only flash Magisk 16.4, then phone shows "Powered by Android" and instantly reboots into stock recovery.
Only way to get it back booting, is performing fastboot flash boot boot.img from stock dipper_global_images_V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA_20180714.0000.00_8.1_global image
I read somewhere about official and unofficial bootloader unlock. I didn't unlock the bootloader myself. Maybe it has something to do with it?
PS: Anyone had any luck using Magisk with MIUI 9.5.13?
Did you try with a newer magisk version ? ... 16.7 was released 15 day ago
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Direct link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v16.7/Magisk-v16.7.zip
It´s a good practice to use magisk_uninstaller before flash new one if you had problems.
Direct link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v16.7/Magisk-uninstaller-20180719.zip
Please tell us if it´s works
Seems that also others users have this problem
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77234924&postcount=6312
punk84z said:
Did you try with a newer magisk version ? ... 16.7 was released 15 day ago
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Direct link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v16.7/Magisk-v16.7.zip
It´s a good practice to use magisk_uninstaller before flash new one if you had problems.
Direct link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v16.7/Magisk-uninstaller-20180719.zip
Please tell us if it´s works
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I just tried that. Uninstalling and re-installing v16.7. Although it seems now it's doing a few more steps, I'm still getting the recovery bootloop.
Install log screenshot attached.
gulp79 said:
Seems that also others users have this problem
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77234924&postcount=6312
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Exactly that. Maybe we'll need to wait for a supported Magisk version. I'm still wondering what's the difference between our Mi8's that some can get Magisk working and some not. ?
I am running Magisk stable and tmiui 10 from Xiaomi. Eu without any problems.
I have a Mi 8 se and i install the eu rom boot the phone , reboot to twrp wipe and factory reset and installed magisk 16.4 .this is how works for me
i have the same problem too..when using china stable rom 16.7 magisk can be installed successfully tried many times...
flashing global version seems to have this issue...
tried all this steps too but no luck in global rom...
Padlite said:
Hey there! I just got my Xiaomi Mi8 from HK Goldway at Aliexpress. It came with its bootloader already unlocked and a Global ROM flashed.
I wanted to install Magisk but failed horribly . I've already done that to several phones (my last one was a Moto X Play, and it worked without major complications). But with this one, it seems I can't get past the bootlogo.
Stock Fastboot image used:
dipper_global_images_V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA_20180714.0000.00_8.1_global
This is what I've tried so far:
First try
Flashed TWRP for Mi8 version 0711.
Flashed Magisk.
Got a bootloop.
Reflashed stock image via Fastboot.
Second try
Booted (not flashed) TWRP.
Tried to install latest global weekly from this thread.
Also got a bootloop.
Reflashed stock image via Fastboot.
Third try
I thought that those flashable ZIP firmwares were too small for them to be a full-fledged OS. So I went and downloaded this other one. Global version.
I read somewhere that I needed to format data before flashing a new image, so I did.
Booted TWRP.
Formated data (not Wipe)
Installed that ZIP from TWRP and booted correctly.
Booted TWRP again and flashed Magisk.
Got bootloop.
Back to stock image via fastboot.
Last try
Booted TWRP.
Formatted data.
Installed MIUI via TWRP.
Without rebooting, flashed Magisk and no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip.
This got past bootlogo ("Unlocked" message changed to "powered by Android") but got stuck there. Not booting at all.
Right now I'm back to the last try, booting MIUI successfully but without Magisk nor no-verity-opt-encrypt.
I kinda have no more ideas left. I understand this is a new device but I can't understand why people claim the have been able to install Magisk and I can't! Other thoughts were, maybe they were running MIUI 10 Beta and it only works with that version? I'm unsure about that.
Can someone lend me a hand? What am I missing?
Thank you!!
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i allso hade that problem
wen i got my phone it was with global rom
then i flashed twrp
didt like they said
wipe dalvik cache an cache an factory reset
flashed miui eu rom
then flashed twrp again rebooted into recovery
flashed magisk 16.4
ended up in staying on android logo
then i try format data an didt it all again
still android logo an nothing more
well then i didt what i allways didt on my other devices
i wiped dalvik cache
cache
data
system
then i flashed eu rom
an twrp again rebooted into recovery again
then flashed magisk 16.4
rebooted system an now it booted up
REMEMBER to manke a backup before flashing all off thise things otherwice u wont have the option to go back if something goes wrong
-fluffy- said:
i allso hade that problem
wen i got my phone it was with global rom
then i flashed twrp
didt like they said
wipe dalvik cache an cache an factory reset
flashed miui eu rom
then flashed twrp again rebooted into recovery
flashed magisk 16.4
ended up in staying on android logo
then i try format data an didt it all again
still android logo an nothing more
well then i didt what i allways didt on my other devices
i wiped dalvik cache
cache
data
system
then i flashed eu rom
an twrp again rebooted into recovery again
then flashed magisk 16.4
rebooted system an now it booted up
REMEMBER to manke a backup before flashing all off thise things otherwice u wont have the option to go back if something goes wrong
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Well maybe the critical step is to wipe everything, including System.
Did you Format anything instead of Wipe this last try?
Also, could you please share a link from that working MIUI rom?
Thank you!
Sorry for double-posting, but I wanted to notify you I GOT IT!
Over here, user @richardyusan helped me out with an extra step.
What I did:
Installed Magisk V16.7
Installed DM-VERITY AND FORCED ENCRYPTION DISABLER.
Performed fastboot format userdata
Rebooted
And I got my phone booting with Magisk Installed!
Even though I couldn't install any module, (every install claimed I needed Magisk v15+). I read some threads and with a Magisk Direct re-install (from its app) I got Magisk downgraded to v16 and everything worked perfectly!
Here are some screenshots!
Padlite said:
Sorry for double-posting, but I wanted to notify you I GOT IT!
Over here, user @richardyusan helped me out with an extra step.
What I did:
Installed Magisk V16.7
Installed DM-VERITY AND FORCED ENCRYPTION DISABLER.
Performed fastboot format userdata
Rebooted
And I got my phone booting with Magisk Installed!
Even though I couldn't install any module, (every install claimed I needed Magisk v15+). I read some threads and with a Magisk Direct re-install (from its app) I got Magisk downgraded to v16 and everything worked perfectly!
Here are some screenshots!
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Is Google Assistant ("OK Google") working for you now as well?
I just flashed magisk v16.0 over the Miui 8.7.26 build and it booted without issues.
japancakes said:
Is Google Assistant ("OK Google") working for you now as well?
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I just checked and no. If I go to Google Settings -> Voice, Voice Match is disabled because "This feature is currently unavailable for this language". Even though it's set to English UK. Maybe there is some Magisk Module to enable it?
Thanks, followed these steps and it got magisk going on the recent global release. Only difference was i had to use fastboot erase userdata.
Padlite said:
Scroll down over this post to see anwer!
EDIT: FIX!
Over here, user @richardyusan helped me out with an extra step.
What I did:
Installed Magisk V16.7.
Installed DM-VERITY AND FORCED ENCRYPTION DISABLER.
Performed fastboot format userdata.
Rebooted.
And I got my phone booting with Magisk Installed!
Even though I couldn't install any module, (every install claimed I needed Magisk v15+). I read some threads and with a Magisk Direct re-install (from its app) I got Magisk downgraded to v16 and everything worked perfectly!
Hope this works out for everyone having this problem!
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Hey guys im a toal newbie to this whole flash theme but Ive purchased a mi8 and i would like to use GooglePay and so on, could someone give me a step by step tutorial , how to install all this stuff on my device ?
Padlite said:
Sorry for double-posting, but I wanted to notify you I GOT IT!
Over here, user @richardyusan helped me out with an extra step.
What I did:
Installed Magisk V16.7
Installed DM-VERITY AND FORCED ENCRYPTION DISABLER.
Performed fastboot format userdata
Rebooted
And I got my phone booting with Magisk Installed!
Even though I couldn't install any module, (every install claimed I needed Magisk v15+). I read some threads and with a Magisk Direct re-install (from its app) I got Magisk downgraded to v16 and everything worked perfectly!
Here are some screenshots!
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well i didt not flash dm-verity an mine pass saftynet
I had SuperSU installed (but I needed to hide the root from some apps), and I installed Magisk with the Direct Install method with succes.
I reboted and now is stuck in a boot loop...
What can I do to fix it?
I'm using a Galaxy Note 3 (Android 5) with stock firmware.
https://didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Magisk#hn_Moving_from_another_systemless_root_solution_to_MagiskSU
Edit:
https://didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Magisk#hn_Bootloop
And of course the rest of the guide:
https://didgeridoohan.com/magisk
I didn't know I have to backup my boot.img file
I'm searching for my original boot.img file from the firmware right now, but until the download is complete (15 hours :| ), I'm trying to flash the magisk uninstaller and use it with twrp terminal.
Didgeridoohan said:
Edit:
https://didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Magisk#hn_Bootloop
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Thank you!
Solved it!
I flashed the Magisk uninstaller (Magisk-uninstaller-20180921.zip from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases) with TWRP, and it worked!
I have LLD-L31(C432) and a while ago I went through the process of unlocking bootloader and flashing magisk. I did this without custom recovery as it caused problems but it worked and I had magisk and root fully working. However, I think I tried to install a version of xposed that was incompatible with my os (EMUI 9). This caused bootloop every time I tried to boot into recovery(system with magisk).
I can still use the device but some apps can still see xposed and won't work. I can try to boot into the system with magisk but it loops - maybe because of xposed.
I have seen that you can flash xposed uninstaller, will this wipe data and will it work? Or is there a way to remove it and get magisk back without loss of data.
Alternatively (if this option results in a more stable magisk installation),could I flash twrp to recovery and then flash magisk to my system boot to have magisk permanently? and will this method wipe data?
Edit: I flashed twrp to recovery but when I boot to it, it just loads fastboot with reason bootloader 1 any help?
Thanks
Hi all, as the title implies, I'm a newbie to all this. I tried to root my phone using an online guide on how to root xiaomi mi 9 using TWRP and Magisk. I faced some problems but eventually everything was done as the tutorial said.
Here are the exact steps I've done...
- unlocked the phone via Mi unlocking tool
- started fastboot and installed TWRP 3.3.1-0 ( I installed a version first that didn't start when I pressed both power and volume up, then installed the 331-0 version that worked)
- inside TWRP i installed Magisk 20.4
- The phone restarted but never reach the system. It hangs for sometime on android screen then restarts again and then brings me again to TWRP
I spent quiet sometimes reading online solutions but nothing worked for me...
I tried installing Magisk uninstaller.zip nothing changed. tried wiping cache. Tried installing magisk 20 and 20.3
some solutions recommended installing Magisk 19 0r 17 but they both ended up with error for me.
Please help. I'm on Android 10 with MIUI 11
Never had any problems with magisk What TWRP version have you used?
The steps are the same:
-Unlocked phone.
-TWRP.
-Flash magisk zip (you can install magisk manager, then download latest official magisk zip from it and then flash downloaded zip from TWRP).
-reboot.
Anyway you can fix your system by:
-wipe cache/dalvik.
-FORMAT data (with yes).
I don't think you need this 2 first steps for flashing fastboot ROM but it won't hurt.
-Flash official fastboot ROM in fastboot mod, using mi flash tool or included batch/bash scripts (don't lock your device if you don't want to, choose the right option when you flash, with or without "lock").
Mi 9 Fastboot V11.0.5.0.QFAMIXM Global
Mi 9 Fastboot V11.0.8.0.QFAEUXM EEA
You will loose all your data, apps and settings.
Thanks for your help mate...
I'm using this TWRP version..
----//dl.twrp.me/cepheus/
Strangely enough, my phone started after flashing Magisk-uninstaller-20191011.zip I'm sure i tried this before and it doesn't work.
Anyway, all my app and data are gone. I still want to root though, can you help me? what version of TWRP and Magisk i should use?
F.Ashour said:
Thanks for your help mate...
I'm using this TWRP version..
----//dl.twrp.me/cepheus/
Strangely enough, my phone started after flashing Magisk-uninstaller-20191011.zip I'm sure i tried this before and it doesn't work.
Anyway, all my app and data are gone. I still want to root though, can you help me? what version of TWRP and Magisk i should use?
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Use twrp-3.3.1-62-cepheus-mauronofrio.img.
Magisk-v20.4.zip
antonio52 said:
Use twrp-3.3.1-62-cepheus-mauronofrio.img.
Magisk-v20.4.zip
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Thanks for your time mate...
I tried this twrp and magisk your mentioned. same issue. boots back to twrp never to system. Any solutions?
F.Ashour said:
Thanks for your time mate...
I tried this twrp and magisk your mentioned. same issue. boots back to twrp never to system. Any solutions?
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I would try flash latest fastboot ROM as i said before it will reflash almost everything And then flash magisk by installing magisk manager and download latest magisk zip through it and flash it with twrp-3.3.1-62-cepheus-mauronofrio TWRP
Sometimes first flash of TWRP don't work, just flash it ones more by fastboot flash twrp twrp-3.3.1-62-cepheus-mauronofrio.img from your pc.
Yesterday i flashed magisk (using the new method of course) and when i tried to boot it would stop on the miui boot screen. I can go into fastboot and recovery but i dont have twrp installed.
If anybody could help i would be grateful.
Update: The phone now says system is destroyed when i try to boot into recovery, should i just fresh install miui?
Also there is a roll back function that triggers when you install unverified img files so i think the cause is that.
Fresh install worked.
now my device works