Android Pay Compatibility? - Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Questions & Answers

Android Pay Compatibility? - Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Questions & Answers

Hi,
Wondering if anyone has succeeded in using Android Pay on their Mi Note 2?
I have the bootloader unlocked on mine and while I've had a play with Magisk and such, unsurprisingly since the bootloader is unlocked I'm not getting anywhere.
I'm aware there are kernel hacks that can return support to unlocked devices but I'm having a hard time telling if I'd require the full kernel source in order to implement them or if there are any other ways around this or if it is simply to MIUI being an unsupported ROM. I have heard that running stock MIUI with a an originally locked bootloader still fails SafetyNet and is incompatible. With the difficulties Xiaomi place on unlocking/relocking the bootloader etc
I was hoping someone who is still running stock would be able to verify it works on a stock device
If you could also post a screenshot of the ROM you're using that would be great. With so many devices shipping with vendor ROMs rather than the official it only complicates things further.
I'm happy to keep trying and post a tutorial for others if I can get it working but frankly at this stage if the issue is MIUI itself rather than the state of the bootlock then I'd rather not waste any more hours on this.
Cheers,
StoneTrap

Can confirm Android Pay works - I am using a rom provided by Hong Kong Goldway. I haven't rooted yet but I will see if it works afterwards.

thedeejay said:
Can confirm Android Pay works - I am using MIUI Global Stable 8.0.9.0.0. I haven't rooted yet but I will see if it works afterwards.
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That's great to know.
I'm guessing your bootloader is still locked if you're unrooted. I'm fairly sure that's the only thing left tripping safetynet. AFAIK there's no bypass until we can build our own kernel but I'd love for someone to porve me wrong.

Did you try to lock bootloader again?
I think the Magisk trick is for hiding root, not unlocked bootloader.

terstor said:
Did you try to lock bootloader again?
I think the Magisk trick is for hiding root, not unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks for the reply.
Like I said, I realise the issue is the unlocked bootloader. I know what Magisk is for
What I was asking is if a full kernel source is needed to build a hacked kernel that supports an unlocked bootloader meeting SafetyNet or if there are is any way of patching or rebuilding a pre-existing one?
There are already compatibility issues with some MIUI versions and Android Pay even with a locked bootloader. Rather than testing every rom myself I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with it working on a certain rom.

I know that you know
I'm just curious if android pay will work again if you lock bootloader again for example using 'fastboot oem lock'.
If someone is unlocking bootloader to install custom recovery only, it would be good idea to unlock -> install recovery -> lock -> install android Pay.
But does anyone know if this will work? Is this fastboot "lock" differs from the original "lock"?

terstor said:
I know that you know
I'm just curious if android pay will work again if you lock bootloader again for example using 'fastboot oem lock'.
If someone is unlocking bootloader to install custom recovery only, it would be good idea to unlock -> install recovery -> lock -> install android Pay.
But does anyone know if this will work? Is this fastboot "lock" differs from the original "lock"?
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Ah sorry it's hard to tell sometimes when people are making posts just to hit that first 5 posts for access. If there was a signed recovery file, Magisk would be perfect for all sorts of hi-jinx (Like for example on the ZTE Axon 7)
Unfortunately because of the way xiaomi controls unlocking the bootloader there is no way to have a custom recovery and a locked bootloader. The recovery would have to be signed by xiaomi in order to boot it.
Signing system components isn't something I know much about, all we seem to have access to is the firehose in the fastboot images but even then with the way xiaomi have locked down fastboot it seems to require some kind of authorisation first.
I was able to flash the custom recovery with a locked bootloader by modifying a fastboot image before flashing and reclocking. This just forces the phone into EDL mode when trying to boot into recovery. The system itself continues to work and will quickly overwrite the unsigned recovery with the MIUI one if an attempt to boot into recovery doesn't happen.
The locks are all the same, this can be checked with
Code:
fastboot oem device-status
on locked and unlocked phones.

Ok, so if I understood correctly, custom recovery will stop working when i will lock the bootloader.
Sorry for the little offtop, but i have another question connected with this issue. And i can't verify it by myself because i'm still waiting for unlock approval. What will happen in this scenerio:
stock rom *stable* (not dev) -> unlock bootloader -> install custom recovery -> flash eg. SuperSu.zip (to get root) via recovery -> instal magisk/xposed -> lock bootloader.
3 questions:
1. Will root 'survive' after locking or not?
2. Will xposed/magisk survive and works correctly or not?
3. OTA updates will be available or not?

I can confirm locking the boot loader and flashing original firmware global works with Android pay
Sent from my Mi Note 2 using Tapatalk

I am able to get Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Android Pay working WITH Magisk and unlocked bootloader.
1. Install Magisk
2. Install this patch
There are some issues with files unmounting correctly. I had to manually stop and start magisk hide to get this working.
But right now, I have Android Pay confirmed working, with an unlocked phone.

thedeejay said:
I am able to get Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Android Pay working WITH Magisk and unlocked bootloader.
1. Install Magisk
2. Install this patch
There are some issues with files unmounting correctly. I had to manually stop and start magisk hide to get this working.
But right now, I have Android Pay confirmed working, with an unlocked phone.
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Sorry, I have one more question. Which root did you use? (SuperSU, MagiskSU, or ?)

Felixweaster said:
Sorry, I have one more question. Which root did you use? (SuperSU, MagiskSU, or ?)
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MagiskSU

thedeejay said:
MagiskSU
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Sorry, which ROM do you install in phone?
I installed the modified MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 7.5.6 without root in my phone.
After flash Magisk V.12 in twrp 3.0.2.0, the Magisk do nothing in my phone.

Felixweaster said:
Sorry, which ROM do you install in phone?
I installed the modified MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 7.5.6 without root in my phone.
After flash Magisk V.12 in twrp 3.0.2.0, the Magisk do nothing in my phone.
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I am using MIUI Global Stable 8.2.5. However, with the patch (which I think you haven't installed), it shouldn't matter which ROM you are using - China or Global, Stable or Dev. What the patch does is mainly changes the build.prop to a recognised device version and a few other things on the back end to hide being unlocked.

thedeejay said:
I am using MIUI Global Stable 8.2.5. However, with the patch (which I think you haven't installed), it shouldn't matter which ROM you are using - China or Global, Stable or Dev. What the patch does is mainly changes the build.prop to a recognised device version and a few other things on the back end to hide being unlocked.
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My problem is nothing working after flash Magisk only or with patch!! Q___Q!
I will test and discuss with other people and developer on Sunday with new ROM.
Thank you very much.

Felixweaster said:
My problem is nothing working after flash Magisk only or with patch!! Q___Q!
I will test and discuss with other people and developer on Sunday with new ROM.
Thank you very much.
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Can you send a copy of your Magisk log? Go to Magisk -> Log and click on Magisk.
I have a feeling that the issue may be that Magisk might not be unmounting correctly. There is quite a bit of a discussion on this (as well as even MORE patches to get this to work)
(and to make sure, you also don't have xposed?)

thedeejay said:
Can you send a copy of your Magisk log? Go to Magisk -> Log and click on Magisk.
I have a feeling that the issue may be that Magisk might not be unmounting correctly. There is quite a bit of a discussion on this (as well as even MORE patches to get this to work)
(and to make sure, you also don't have xposed?)
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You can find the log as attached.
I did NOT have xposed.

Felixweaster said:
You can find the log as attached.
I did NOT have xposed.
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It is mounting xposed so you still have traces of it left. Go through these steps:
flash this file in TWRP: - Xposed Uninstaller
Reboot. Check if Magisk is working. If it is not, reboot back into TWRP and flash Magisk v12.0 again: Latest Magisk
Reboot. Do a few keypresses before going back into TWRP. Flash This patch here: Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.3
Reboot back into system, and check if SafetyNet is working (can be done in Magisk Manager). If it isn't, reboot into TWRP once again and flash THIS one here: Magisk v12.0 fix
(So total of 4 files that need to be flashed and cycled through).
Also make sure that you DO NOT clear cache/dalvik cache at any stage!
Give that a shot and let me know how it goes.

thedeejay said:
It is mounting xposed so you still have traces of it left. Go through these steps:
flash this file in TWRP: - Xposed Uninstaller
Reboot. Check if Magisk is working. If it is not, reboot back into TWRP and flash Magisk v12.0 again: Latest Magisk
Reboot. Do a few keypresses before going back into TWRP. Flash This patch here: Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.3
Reboot back into system, and check if SafetyNet is working (can be done in Magisk Manager). If it isn't, reboot into TWRP once again and flash THIS one here: Magisk v12.0 fix
(So total of 4 files that need to be flashed and cycled through).
Also make sure that you DO NOT clear cache/dalvik cache at any stage!
Give that a shot and let me know how it goes.
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After flash Xposed Uninstaller & reboot => magisk nothing working
After flash Magisk v12.0 => magisk nothing working
After flash Magisk v12.0 again & Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.3 => magisk nothing working
After flash Magisk v12.0 again & Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.3 again & Magisk v12.0 fix => magisk nothing working
After flash Xiaomi official root
I get the same error log as attached.
I also attach the recovery log in attachment.
When I check the recovery log, there are something strange as below.
============
MagiskBoot (by topjohnwu) - Boot Image Modification Tool
Loading cpio: [ramdisk.cpio]
grep: init.rc: No such file or directory
sed: init.rc: No such file or directory
sed: init.rc: No such file or directory
Cannot open init.rc
MagiskBoot (by topjohnwu) - Boot Image Modification Tool
Loading cpio: [ramdisk.cpio]
Cannot find the file entry [sepolicy]
MagiskBoot (by topjohnwu) - Boot Image Modification Tool
Loading cpio: [ramdisk.cpio]
Can't open 'sepolicy': No such file or directory
Could not load policy
Cannot open sepolicy
......
......
- Flashing new boot image
I:Set overlay: ''
5745+0 records in
5745+0 records out
23531520 bytes (22.4MB) copied, 0.291553 seconds, 77.0MB/s
- Unmounting partitions
losetup: /dev/block/loop0: No such device or address
umount: can't unmount /system: Device or resource busy
- Done
I:Updater process ended with RC=0
I:Legacy property environment disabled.
I:Install took 30 second(s).
I:Install zip Success,and install cofface-no-verity by cofface.
================

1. After flash the TWRP Unofficial TWRP 3.1.0-0 Mi Note 2 (scorpio)
2. Mount the /system read-write (I'm NOT sure do it cause something wrong?)
3. flash Magisk v12.0 => magisk working, saftnet false
4. Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.3 => magisk working, saftnet false
5. flash Magisk v12.0 fix => magisk working, saftnet true (before check saftnet, I found Magisk Hide in Magisk Manager and I also selected the safetynet attest app.)
Three more question
1. When you flash Magisk, is the /system read-only ?
2. Where do you have Magisk v12.0 fix ??
3. Why do you ask to flash Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.3 not Xiaomi safetynet fix v1.6 ?
thedeejay!! Thank you very much!!

Related

Z3 - Working Magisk

EDIT: Unfortunatelly this is not working any more due to recent SafetyNet updates
Hello everyone. This is first guide i'm trying to write here so don't be to harsh for me also sorry for my english, it's not my native language.
After almost 3 days of messing with various roms and kernels i finally managed to successfully installl Magisk V6 on my Z3 D6633 (yes, Pokemon Go 0.37 works too ) .
First of all you need unlocked bootloader. Without it you won't be able to flash custom kernel. Also, if your kernel is still locked, and you want to unlock it remember that doing so will wipe all data from your device, so backup everything that is important to you prior to following this guide.
This is the setup that works for me:
SLiMM 3.1 rom by Wajk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/rom-slimm-t3359907
Advanced stock/beta kernel Marshmallow 6.0.1 - 06/aug/2016 by Gustavo RD78:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/kernel-advanced-stock-kernel-t3345880
Magisk v6 - The Universal Systemless Interface by topjohnwu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Here are the steps:
1. flash rom with 6633 patch, reboot
2. full unroot and clean in SuperSU, reboot
3. flash kernel, reboot
4. flash Magisk V6 and PHH root, reboot
5. install PHH root from play store and Magisk Manager
I used SafetyNet Helper to verify if SafetyNet is working several times during all those steps:
after 1 - not working,
after 2 - working,
after 3 - working,
after 4 - not working,
after 5 - not working,
after disabling root in Magisk Manager - working.
Hope it helps someone

Hi,
For this tutorial I still need the unlocked bootloader?
Regards!

ask the following I
is a LB or UB requirement ?
If the Rom matter as long as the kernel is flashed ?
If the whole with D6603 ?
Thanks for your tutorial

adripred said:
Hi,
For this tutorial I still need the unlocked bootloader?
Regards!
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smellz said:
ask the following I
is a LB or UB requirement ?
If the Rom matter as long as the kernel is flashed ?
If the whole with D6603 ?
Thanks for your tutorial
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I haven't try with locked bootloader, because I unlocked mine a while ago, but in the kernel thread there is info that unlocked bootloader is required. It might be possible to do it with other roms, as long as they work with Advanced Stock Kernel from the link in first post. D6603 should work too, only difference is that you don't need dual sim patch for SLiMM 3.1 rom

I must have had a similar problem to you originally, I had a working D6603 with a Rooted Marshmellow 6 Rom.
Then, performed the following Steps;
1. Unroot (Inside the SuperSU App)
2. Booted into TWRP and flashed Magisk - v6
3. Then Flashed phh 's systemless superuser
I rebooted the phone and now it is not working. Does not Boot, Black Screen.
The Led will flash red quickly and I am not able to boot into TWRP.
I can see the Phone is Recognised by the Computer (S1 /SOMC Flash Device in Device Manager.)
Could someone please post step by step instructions to restore a to Marshmellow Rom (Any)?
Will I have to download an Image and a Flashtool?

same problem here. I manage to boot to twrp by flashing back the recovery image using fastboot.

Z3- said:
I must have had a similar problem to you originally, I had a working D6603 with a Rooted Marshmellow 6 Rom.
Then, performed the following Steps;
1. Unroot (Inside the SuperSU App)
2. Booted into TWRP and flashed Magisk - v6
3. Then Flashed phh 's systemless superuser
I rebooted the phone and now it is not working. Does not Boot, Black Screen.
The Led will flash red quickly and I am not able to boot into TWRP.
I can see the Phone is Recognised by the Computer (S1 /SOMC Flash Device in Device Manager.)
Could someone please post step by step instructions to restore a to Marshmellow Rom (Any)?
Will I have to download an Image and a Flashtool?
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Resolved using Emma. I installed the S1 SOMC Flash Device Drivers and I was able to download lollypop.
I will attempt now to reinstall recovery, new rom, and Magisk

Guide helped alot thanks!
Important part was to uninstall SuperSU. Before that ROM appeared to reject the kernel or vice versa, but now it boots on Fragment ROM and unmount seems to work!
Better be worth unlocking the BL

Z3- said:
I must have had a similar problem to you originally, I had a working D6603 with a Rooted Marshmellow 6 Rom.
Then, performed the following Steps;
1. Unroot (Inside the SuperSU App)
2. Booted into TWRP and flashed Magisk - v6
3. Then Flashed phh 's systemless superuser
I rebooted the phone and now it is not working. Does not Boot, Black Screen.
The Led will flash red quickly and I am not able to boot into TWRP.
I can see the Phone is Recognised by the Computer (S1 /SOMC Flash Device in Device Manager.)
Could someone please post step by step instructions to restore a to Marshmellow Rom (Any)?
Will I have to download an Image and a Flashtool?
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Just flash stock kernel with flashtool.

This Process worked for Me - D6603
1. flash SLIM Rom 6603 and reboot
2. Disable SuperSu, Unroot SuperSu, Boot to Recovery and Wipe Davilk, Reboot
3. Reboot to Recovery, Flash Advanced Kernel, Reboot
4. Flash Magisk V6 and PHH root, Reboot
5. install PHH Super from play store and Magisk Manager

Thanks for the tuto.
Of course you need to have Unlocked Bootloader, this is the principle of flashing a custom kernel. And systemless root like magisk needs custom kernel. With LB you will not boost after flashing a custom kernel.

kotlin said:
Hello everyone. This is first guide i'm trying to write here so don't be to harsh for me also sorry for my english, it's not my native language.
After almost 3 days of messing with various roms and kernels i finally managed to successfully installl Magisk V6 on my Z3 D6633 (yes, Pokemon Go 0.37 works too ) .
This is the setup that works for me:
SLiMM 3.1 rom by Wajk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/rom-slimm-t3359907
Advanced stock/beta kernel Marshmallow 6.0.1 - 06/aug/2016 by Gustavo RD78:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/kernel-advanced-stock-kernel-t3345880
Magisk v6 - The Universal Systemless Interface by topjohnwu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Here are the steps:
1. flash rom with 6633 patch, reboot
2. full unroot and clean in SuperSU, reboot
3. flash kernel, reboot
4. flash Magisk V6 and PHH root, reboot
5. install PHH root from play store and Magisk Manager
I used SafetyNet Helper to verify if SafetyNet is working several times during all those steps:
after 1 - not working,
after 2 - working,
after 3 - working,
after 4 - not working,
after 5 - not working,
after disabling root in Magisk Manager - working.
Hope it helps someone
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thanks for sharing this... and did you try to install Systemless Xposed? is it working on your Z3?
It didnt work for me... the Magisk manager cannot toggle Root...it just greyed out...

kotlin said:
Hello everyone. This is first guide i'm trying to write here so don't be to harsh for me also sorry for my english, it's not my native language.
After almost 3 days of messing with various roms and kernels i finally managed to successfully installl Magisk V6 on my Z3 D6633 (yes, Pokemon Go 0.37 works too ) .
This is the setup that works for me:
SLiMM 3.1 rom by Wajk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/rom-slimm-t3359907
Advanced stock/beta kernel Marshmallow 6.0.1 - 06/aug/2016 by Gustavo RD78:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/kernel-advanced-stock-kernel-t3345880
Magisk v6 - The Universal Systemless Interface by topjohnwu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Here are the steps:
1. flash rom with 6633 patch, reboot
2. full unroot and clean in SuperSU, reboot
3. flash kernel, reboot
4. flash Magisk V6 and PHH root, reboot
5. install PHH root from play store and Magisk Manager
I used SafetyNet Helper to verify if SafetyNet is working several times during all those steps:
after 1 - not working,
after 2 - working,
after 3 - working,
after 4 - not working,
after 5 - not working,
after disabling root in Magisk Manager - working.
Hope it helps someone
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thnx for this workaround. if you follow it to the letter, you should be fine, else it won't work, and you still get "cts profile match: false"
( it cost me 2 attempts because i flashed the kernel directly)

finally there is someone who desire to create specific systemless method with magisk for xperia device line
unfortunately I've tried earlier than this thread exist so I have to clearance to noob xperia user, here's my post
ryandxter said:
well well I'm here just to give specific classification / explanation about what is this projects do
I'm here to say that this method is about modifying boot partition to make systemless works (correct me if I'm wrong), since my device was Xperia Z3 then this require "unlocked bootloader" for any Xperia device in case to use custom boot.img script from this projects... please please OP underline this before another people from Xperia users with locked bootloader flash this projects, thanks
I'm already tried on myself almost hardbricking my phone and this isn't funny
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that's mean xperia device line (no exception) need to be Unlocked Bootloader before flashing magisk otherwise the'll soft brick
hi mr @kotlin can you add this to OP for specific clarification?

that's mean xperia device line (no exception) need to be Unlocked Bootloader before flashing magisk otherwise the'll soft brick
hi mr @kotlin can you add this to OP for specific clarification?
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and don't forget that unlocking the bootloader is easy, but your phone will be wiped clean.
( i forgot about that....)

Z3- said:
This Process worked for Me - D6603
1. flash SLIM Rom 6603 and reboot
2. Disable SuperSu, Unroot SuperSu, Boot to Recovery and Wipe Davilk, Reboot
3. Reboot to Recovery, Flash Advanced Kernel, Reboot
4. Flash Magisk V6 and PHH root, Reboot
5. install PHH Super from play store and Magisk Manager
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This worked for me!

ataraxist said:
thanks for sharing this... and did you try to install Systemless Xposed? is it working on your Z3?
It didnt work for me... the Magisk manager cannot toggle Root...it just greyed out...
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Yes I installed Systemless Xposed from magisk thread, it works like a charm, hadn't any problems Did you followed all the steps? It's order is very important. You have unlocked bl? I just put info in op that it is necessary. For me toggle root was greyed out when i didn't properly flashed magisk to kernel, or after restoring kernel. Try to make backup and follow the steps again.
ryandxter said:
finally there is someone who desire to create specific systemless method with magisk for xperia device line
unfortunately I've tried earlier than this thread exist so I have to clearance to noob xperia user, here's my post
that's mean xperia device line (no exception) need to be Unlocked Bootloader before flashing magisk otherwise the'll soft brick
hi mr @kotlin can you add this to OP for specific clarification?
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Thanks, just did that

kotlin said:
Yes I installed Systemless Xposed from magisk thread, it works like a charm, hadn't any problems Did you followed all the steps? It's order is very important. You have unlocked bl? I just put info in op that it is necessary. For me toggle root was greyed out when i didn't properly flashed magisk to kernel, or after restoring kernel. Try to make backup and follow the steps again.
Thanks, just did that
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I'm coming from Xperia Z... not z3
can't be sure if the problem is coming from different advance stock kernel...
Thanks for sharing the steps...I will try again when I have time...

I finally got it working after several attempts. Everyting went well with unlocking the bootloader and installing the rom.
In magisk manager i got Selinux toggle working for me. I just cant use the root toggle. The toggle is on, and if i want to disable it it says: magisk manager is granted superuser acces. Then it turns the toggle back on. Should i not grant SU acces to the magisk manager or is there another problem?

I've had this working a while and even used Android Pay for the first time. However Viper4Android doesn't seem to be working well and sounds are too quiet do any existing mods still work or would they break SafetyNet?

[GUIDE] Root using Magisk, keep stock recovery for OTA

This is a guide for people who want a rooted MIUI. It will keep stock recovery and system partitions untouched to allow MIUI OTAs to install without problems. It will also pass Google's safety net test so bank apps keep working. The best of both worlds really
Requirements:
- Unlocked bootloader
- Windows PC
- fastboot (present in the miunlock app folder)
- Latest TWRP (download here)
- Latest Magisk (download here)
Steps:
- Install latest Magisk app
- Put latest Magisk zip on your device storage (SD)
- Shut down device
- put latest twrp.img in miunlock folder
- Connect phone to PC
- Press volume down and power button to boot to fastboot mode
- Open "Command Prompt" on your PC
- Type: (without quotes)
----- "cd C:\Users\[your name]\Desktop\miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10" . (or wherever the folder is)
----- "fastboot devices"
----- "fastboot boot twrp.img"
- In a few seconds, TWRP will boot on your phone. DO NOT swipe to make changes to system.
- In TWRP, flash the Magisk zip
Enjoy root
Disclaimer: I will not be help responsible for any damage or loss caused by following those steps.

Does it mean I can install TWRP and flash xposed etc and still have OTA updates?
What is the difference to this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/how-to/red-wolf-install-twrp-root-device-t3708337
Best,
kn1g

kn1g said:
Does it mean I can install TWRP and flash xposed etc and still have OTA updates?
What is the difference to this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/how-to/red-wolf-install-twrp-root-device-t3708337
Best,
kn1g
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Same as my question. Let say system partition won't touch by root, but twrp is installed over the Mi stock recovery. Will it install Eta?

This guide DOES NOT flash TWRP. Stock recovery remains so OTA updates work.
The only thing that is touched by this guide is the "Boot" partition to install magisk. You can restore stock "Boot" using magisk manager's uninstall option at any moment and be 100% stock again.

Ok, but is Xposed etc. possible?

kn1g said:
Ok, but is Xposed etc. possible?
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I haven’t tried but should work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268

It is really works! Thank you!

gonna check this cause i wanna root the phone but keep enjoying updates

I just rooted my Note 4 Qualcomm by this method, so far so good. Really easy and dummy-proof tutorial

I bump this because it worked. Quite easy, clean and fast. Thanx!

I already install latest TWRP for mido and latest magisk, but still I can not update my mido using OTA updater
Anyone can help me?

masri.razak said:
I already install latest TWRP for mido and latest magisk, but still I can not update my mido using OTA updater
Anyone can help me?
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Wrong...u need to boot twrp not to install. Read the OP for steps.

Dadovvv said:
Wrong...u need to boot twrp not to install. Read the OP for steps.
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Well... That's I mean, boot TWRP using adb
After have TWRP, how can i get update via OTA?

it successfully worked for Redmi Note 4 global beta/stable MIUI9.2
even installed camera api 2 using magisk module

Just a quick question. I've TWRP right now with SuperSU. So I'll remove SuperSU, flash Magisk in TWRP. All good till now, but I'd want the stock recovery, a flash-able zip maybe. How can I get it? From where?
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Okay. One can get it from fastboot ROMs available at MIUI website (here), extract the pack and get recovery.img.

Installed successfully on miui 9.2.1.0 stable
Now when a new update for magisk is released, how should i update it??

I have two questions:
1. Why does the bootloader need to be unlocked and how can I do that?
2. What happens to Magisk if I install an OTA?
I'd like to keep the phone untouched but I need to change emojis and with Xposed I can use Youtube in background.

Giacomo_ITA said:
I have two questions:
1. Why does the bootloader need to be unlocked and how can I do that?
2. What happens to Magisk if I install an OTA?
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1. sign on en.miui com and you can use xiaomi unlocker (after 72 hours)
2. two OTA updates and I had to reroot it
but it seems that it is not necessary, I can not post the link
google --> github magisk tips (it should be the first result)

Baxeisindi said:
1. sign on en.miui com and you can use xiaomi unlocker (after 72 hours)
2. two OTA updates and I had to reroot it
but it seems that it is not necessary, I can not post the link
google --> github magisk tips (it should be the first result)
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Do you mean this?
When an OTA is available, please go to Magisk Manager → Uninstall → Restore Images. Do not reboot immediately or you will have Magisk uninstalled. This will restore your boot (or dtbo if available) back to 100% untouched stock images in order to pass verifications. This step is required before doing any of the following steps written below!
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Do you mean this?
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Yes, I hope it works, anyway at the next update I will reroot it in a few minutes.

Rooting SM-T380 with Pie

I am trying to re-root my SM-T380 after updating to Pie and am following the latest process per [TWRP 3.2.1-1] [ROOT] Tab A SM-T380/T385 - 10/02/2018 but am running into some issues with steps 3 & 4.:
Boot to TWRP
Format the Data partition (not wipe) using the FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options
Install the memory decryption patch
Assume this is the file found in Ashyx's siganture Samsung encryption disable patch but I can't find any mirrors when trying to download it. Is this the right file for the memory decryption patch?
Install the modified kernel
The file for the SM-T380 found in this post appears to be for the T380DXU3CSI5 but the current stock image is T380DXU3CSL2 for the latest firmware installation (Jan 2020 security patch). I assume a new kernel is needed for this latest version. Is that the case? Also, the file is in tar format but need in zip format to flash in TWRP. Is it as simple as repackaging the tar into a zip file instead?
Install Magisk
Thanks for the help!

I will write out what I just got to work with the latest update of Android Pie for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A T380 running T380DXU3CSL2, security patch January 2020. I have tried all of the methods on the main TWRP/Root thread (which is now closed) and only had success with one.
To clarify, yes - using the patched boot.img from ashyx that was made from T380DXU3CSI5 WILL work with T380DXU3CSL2 (latest as of time of writing) just fine. Make sure to flash Stock first and OEM Unlock.
Ashyx does give some files still needed in his/her first post on the main TWRP thread, but the boot image and the DM-verity are buried within a 66 page thread. Out of respect for ashyx's wishes I will not direct link to files. Get TWRP from the first post here. The patched boot image and DM verity no encrypt get from the guide here by user zfk110. Pg. 65 of the TWRP thread. The guide itself did not work for me though. Just grab the files.
So, files you will need:
>twrp_3.2.3-1_sm-t380_oo_4119.tar (TWRP)
>T380DXU3CSI5_patched_boot_111119.tar (boot.img inside the .tar)
>Latest Magisk version here
>Tab_A_2017_Pie_forced+encryption_disabler-1.zip (no-verity-no-encrypt)
Not only have I found RMM Bypass unnecessary, but in my many trials I think maybe it was causing an issue for me. Perhaps someone much smarter than I can explain, but there is no setting in build.prop to need it - I did check.
TWRP/Root:
>Flash TWRP with Odin with "Auto Reboot" setting turned off: (file: twrp_3.2.3-1_sm-t380_oo_4119.tar in AP slot)
>Boot straight to TWRP (home + vol down + power to get out of download mode then as soon as the screen flashes swap to home + vol up + power),
>In TWRP main menu press "Wipe" and the "Format Data", type "yes" to proceed.
>Reboot to TWRP by going back to main menu of TWRP, select "Reboot" then "Recovery"
>Install boot.img to your boot partition from your external SD card in TWRP (there is a YT video how to do this within TWRP if you need help, just Google it. The file you need is: T380DXU3CSI5_patched_boot_111119.tar then extract boot.img from that for TWRP (use ZArchiver or a program that will unzip .tar). It MUST be in .img to install it with the TWRP "Image" button. TWRP won't even read that the .tar is there, and I don't recommend Odin for this)
>Install Magisk from your external SD card (I used the latest, 20.4 just fine)
>Install the DM-Verity Forced Encryption Patch from your external SD card (file: Tab_A_2017_Pie_forced+encryption_disabler-1.zip)
>Wipe Cache and Dalvik
>Reboot to System
Notes:
Boot image must be first before flashing the others. I tried it after Magisk et.al as with a number of people's directions and several other configurations in addition both in TWRP and with Odin (and the other boot image as well on the thread: t380_boot_pp.img - no luck on XSA for me at least) and it caused a bootloop every time. I don't know why. The smart guys are on the TWRP thread but it's closed (and confusing). I just try things.
To the other OP question here - use the later version of the DM-verity patch - the original one (no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx) you are referring to is a different size and structure (I have it archived) so it is probably necessary to use the Tab_A_2017_Pie_forced+encryption_disabler-1.zip. It's on pg.65 on zfk110's guide that I linked above (though again, the guide itself did not work for me).
Edit: I know someone could find this method out from the big thread but I know what it is like to feel newby and get confused and want to give up. And the number of different methods and files on that dang thread was a bit maddening honestly and frequently in direct conflict with each other.

Thank you for the guide Winston Churchill, I tried following it for my device Samsung Tab A T380 (build T380DXU3CTH4) but I am stuck at installing Magisk. The patched boot.img is installed successfully but when I go to the system and Magisk does not appear so I have to install it manually with Magisk.apk file. Then when I check the status it says "Installed N/A, Ramdisk Yes, A/B No, SAR No" and root is not active.
I really appreciate any help on this!!

Many thanks Winston Churchill, this worked for me after many failed efforts using other methods and procedures.
Just one or two cautions, as I had to go through the process twice -- because the first time I got locked out with an "unauthorized" firmware notice on the first reboot. I'm not sure if it was because I did not flash the RMM Bypass the first time, or I didn't make sure my OEM Unlock was showing after flashing TWRP, etc. At any rate, I ended up with the RMM Prenormal state.
So I started over . . .
- Odin-flashed my Pie version 3CSI5 one more time
- Setup, went through the time and software update thing to get OEM Unlock to show, and enabled USB Debugging
- Odin-flashed twrp_3.2.3-1_sm-t380_oo_4119.tar
- In TWRP, ran Format Data, rebooted recovery and Formatted again (this has been necessary or advised for other Samsung devices in the past, so I did it here too)
- Then flashed in TWRP:
--- (1) boot.img
--- (2) Magisk 20.4
--- (3) Tab_A_2017_Pie_forced+encryption_disabler-1.zip
--- (4) RMM-State_Bypass_Mesa_v2.zip.
- Wiped Dalvik and Cache
- Rebooted to system
- Made sure OEM Unlock showed and USB Debugging was enabled
- Installed Magisk Manager 7.5.1
- Opened Magisk Manager and made sure Magisk was installed (sometimes it takes a reboot to see Magisk, and sometimes I've actually had to go back into TWRP and reflash it).
All good. So I installed my usual root-needed apps, Speed Software Root explorer, Titanium Backup, Adaway and Power Toggles. All are now rooted and working (including Titanium Backup!!!) and my Android Pie appears to be very stable. Soooo . . . quickly back to TWRP to run a Backup in case something breaks!
I have never had so much trouble rooting any Android device before. The T380 is a nice size and very nice weight, but man oh man . . . I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get it rooted. I can't tell you how much I appreciate (finally) finding this thread and specifically your post.

Moondroid said:
Many thanks Winston Churchill, this worked for me after many failed efforts using other methods and procedures.
Just one or two cautions, as I had to go through the process twice -- because the first time I got locked out with an "unauthorized" firmware notice on the first reboot. I'm not sure if it was because I did not flash the RMM Bypass the first time, or I didn't make sure my OEM Unlock was showing after flashing TWRP, etc. At any rate, I ended up with the RMM Prenormal state.
So I started over . . .
- Odin-flashed my Pie version 3CSI5 one more time
- Setup, went through the time and software update thing to get OEM Unlock to show, and enabled USB Debugging
- Odin-flashed twrp_3.2.3-1_sm-t380_oo_4119.tar
- In TWRP, ran Format Data, rebooted recovery and Formatted again (this has been necessary or advised for other Samsung devices in the past, so I did it here too)
- Then flashed in TWRP:
--- (1) boot.img
--- (2) Magisk 20.4
--- (3) Tab_A_2017_Pie_forced+encryption_disabler-1.zip
--- (4) RMM-State_Bypass_Mesa_v2.zip.
- Wiped Dalvik and Cache
- Rebooted to system
- Made sure OEM Unlock showed and USB Debugging was enabled
- Installed Magisk Manager 7.5.1
- Opened Magisk Manager and made sure Magisk was installed (sometimes it takes a reboot to see Magisk, and sometimes I've actually had to go back into TWRP and reflash it).
All good. So I installed my usual root-needed apps, Speed Software Root explorer, Titanium Backup, Adaway and Power Toggles. All are now rooted and working (including Titanium Backup!!!) and my Android Pie appears to be very stable. Soooo . . . quickly back to TWRP to run a Backup in case something breaks!
I have never had so much trouble rooting any Android device before. The T380 is a nice size and very nice weight, but man oh man . . . I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get it rooted. I can't tell you how much I appreciate (finally) finding this thread and specifically your post.
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So many conflicting instructions - Why exactly are people flashing this modified boot image and then magisk? Correct me if Im wrong, but isnt that what installing magisk DOES (patches the boot image) when you rename the magisk apk to a zip and install in TWRP? I only FINALLY got this working after I ignored the patched boot.img step completely and simply - flash twrp in odin, reboot rocovery, format data, reboot recovery, flash magisk, disable verity whatever, reboot system..

Dick_Stickitinski said:
So many conflicting instructions . . .
. . . isnt that what installing magisk DOES (patches the boot image) when you rename the magisk apk to a zip and install in TWRP? . . .
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Magisk patches boot.img for Root access. Sometimes there are also other reasons for flashing a boot.img. I'm not an Android coder so I can't explain every reason why flashing boot.img might be necessary in this case.
. . . "rename the magisk apk to a zip" . . . you renamed a Magisk Manager apk to "zip" for flashing in TWRP? How did that work?
At any rate, my method worked for me and yours (however you actually did it) worked for you. I can say for sure that Android itself can be quirky, for example, my recent experiences with a Galaxy S9 on Pie where, after reflashing the exact same build 5-6 times -- because trying to set a security PIN for some screwy reason kept crashing the system (?!!) -- from one reflash to the next I got different app-disabling experiences. For example, a few built-in apps (like google movies etc) showed the option to Uninstall instead of the expected Disable. The same generic reason why an S8 G950U on Pie v8 can be rooted successfully using @jrkruse's Extreme Syndicate method, and other S8 G950s on Pie v8 will brick. Quirky? Weird, I don't know, can't explain, I just go with the flow as it flows and count my blessings when it works.

Moondroid said:
. . . "rename the magisk apk to a zip" . . . you renamed a Magisk Manager apk to "zip" for flashing in TWRP? How did that work?
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Yeah, you can rename the APK to zip & flash it in TWRP
The Magisk Manager APK can now be flashed from within TWRP
Magisk is now distributed as part of the Manager APK, meaning you no longer need to flash a separate ZIP file from a custom recovery.
www.xda-developers.com
However, I spoke too soon... I got it to stop bootlooping and actually got it to boot into system, and magisk manager is installed, but still not rooted. When flashing magisk in recovery again (or even extracting the boot.img & patching it in magisk manager, it recognizes it as a magisk-patched boot.img, but it's still not rooted. This tablet is frustrating the hell out of me, I'm about to say the hell with it & toss it.

Dick_Stickitinski said:
Yeah, you can rename the APK to zip & flash it in TWRP
The Magisk Manager APK can now be flashed from within TWRP
Magisk is now distributed as part of the Manager APK, meaning you no longer need to flash a separate ZIP file from a custom recovery.
www.xda-developers.com
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As of January last year, okay. On older phones/tabs I almost always go with older Magisk versions that were more current with the older device's firmware.
Dick_Stickitinski said:
However, I spoke too soon... I got it to stop bootlooping and actually got it to boot into system, and magisk manager is installed, but still not rooted. When flashing magisk in recovery again (or even extracting the boot.img & patching it in magisk manager, it recognizes it as a magisk-patched boot.img, but it's still not rooted. This tablet is frustrating the hell out of me, I'm about to say the hell with it & toss it.
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Just a suggestion, maybe try using an older Magisk. I flashed Magisk v20.4 in TWRP and Magisk Manager v7.5.1 after booting to system. Older Magisk (zip and Manager) can be found on topjohnwu's GitHub.
Note, doing it this way, I always have to reboot one more time to see Magisk fully installed and working.

Android 11 is live.

Today just received update notification as below image. Downloading now, let see what are changes and improvements.

I'm enrolled in beta for Android 11 and got the September Security patch today. Will I get the stable release soon or should I opt out from beta and go for a fresh instal?

TenTuTego said:
I'm enrolled in beta for Android 11 and got the September Security patch today. Will I get the stable release soon or should I opt out from beta and go for a fresh instal?
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You are automatically switched to the stable release. Check in your "About" settings.

tkachenko.ic said:
You are automatically switched to the stable release. Check in your "About" settings.
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I have readed yesterday that, when Android 11 Stable is released, u can stay on beta program for beta features and experimental updates, also you can receive updates earlier than others.

Has anyone been able to successfully root using Magisk? I tried and bootlooped.
Edit: Magisk Canary works, but you CANNOT install TWRP as it hasn't been developed to work with A11 yet.

socal87 said:
Has anyone been able to successfully root using Magisk? I tried and bootlooped.
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Use magisk canary

Anyone have the screen record enabled in power menu and how ?

khanhcc said:
Use magisk canary
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not working for pixel2, same bootloop

monikmax said:
not working for pixel2, same bootloop
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Are you using a custom recovery? TWRP does not work with A11 yet.
Extract the boot image from a factory ZIP and flash it in bootloader:
Code:
fastboot flash boot "boot.img"
Then, boot TWRP:
Code:
fastboot boot "twrp.img"
And install Magisk using the canary zip. Please note that you do not use the quotation marks.
Alternatively, you can boot to TWRP and sideload the OTA, then reboot to bootloader, boot TWRP again, and install Magisk.

V0latyle said:
Are you using a custom recovery? TWRP does not work with A11 yet.
Extract the boot image from a factory ZIP and flash it in bootloader:
Code:
fastboot flash boot "boot.img"
Then, boot TWRP:
Code:
fastboot boot "twrp.img"
And install Magisk using the canary zip. Please note that you do not use the quotation marks.
Alternatively, you can boot to TWRP and sideload the OTA, then reboot to bootloader, boot TWRP again, and install Magisk.
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Magisk is installed, but after patched boot applied phone is bootlooping.
any ideas?

monikmax said:
Magisk is installed, but after patched boot applied phone is bootlooping.
any ideas?
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You must use the Magisk Canary zip on the stock boot image. Regular Magisk will not work.

V0latyle said:
You must use the Magisk Canary zip on the stock boot image. Regular Magisk will not work.
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Could you describe the procedure or write out the steps for rooting our device running on Android 11?

SoloMid Hazard said:
Could you describe the procedure or write out the steps for rooting our device running on Android 11?
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Your bootloader must be unlocked to use this method.
Start fresh, use the OTA or the factory image. I did this coming from Android 10 without wiping.
Download the Magisk Manager Canary APK and installer ZIP here
Download the latest TWRP image here, put it in your platform tools folder and rename to twrp.img
Using platform tools, reboot your phone into bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then, boot (DO NOT INSTALL) TWRP:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Install the Magisk Canary ZIP, reboot to system.

Yes I am using canary latest, and did everything as you explaining, still getting bootloop. But I will get done sooner or later )

hemal_4404 said:
Today just received update notification as below image. Downloading now, let see what are changes and improvements.
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I am trying to screen record by the official android screen recorder app my phone doesn't records the video afte the recording is done and played laters only one thing pops in the video "gboard encountered a problem" and the same thing comes up whenever I try to record. Is someone facing the same issue?

V0latyle said:
Your bootloader must be unlocked to use this method.
Start fresh, use the OTA or the factory image. I did this coming from Android 10 without wiping.
Download the Magisk Manager Canary APK and installer ZIP here
Download the latest TWRP image here, put it in your platform tools folder and rename to twrp.img
Using platform tools, reboot your phone into bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then, boot (DO NOT INSTALL) TWRP:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Install the Magisk Canary ZIP, reboot to system.
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+1 on this method, worked for me, thank you for the instructions

I'm also bootlooping. Did you solve your problem?
I installed through the OTA button. Of course, I lost root, so I followed the above instructions, but am stuck at the G loading.
The canary zip is magisk-debug.zip, correct?
EDIT: I overlooked that I had EdXposed installed with active modules and I don't think it works with Android 11 yet, at least not the modules I use (Gravity box). I'll try rooting again tonight with EdXposed modules disabled.

Chilipepprflea said:
I'm also bootlooping. Did you solve your problem?
I installed through the OTA button. Of course, I lost root, so I followed the above instructions, but am stuck at the G loading.
The canary zip is magisk-debug.zip, correct?
EDIT: I overlooked that I had EdXposed installed with active modules and I don't think it works with Android 11 yet, at least not the modules I use (Gravity box). I'll try rooting again tonight with EdXposed modules disabled.
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Yes, both the apk and the zip are named "magisk_debug".
I am not sure why you are bootlooping. If you installed the OTA, it should have overwritten /boot with the stock image, and flashing Magisk Canary should work. It is possible that if you had modules enabled before and didn't disable them, you could have issues.

V0latyle said:
Yes, both the apk and the zip are named "magisk_debug".
I am not sure why you are bootlooping. If you installed the OTA, it should have overwritten /boot with the stock image, and flashing Magisk Canary should work. It is possible that if you had modules enabled before and didn't disable them, you could have issues.
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I disabled the edxposed modules and still got stuck at the G logo. I'm not sure what else I could be doing wrong, but it's obviously me or my setup. I'm going to downgrade to Android 10 because the modifications I rely on from GravityBox are more important to me than the new features of Android 11.
Thanks for the help.

Chilipepprflea said:
I disabled the edxposed modules and still got stuck at the G logo. I'm not sure what else I could be doing wrong, but it's obviously me or my setup. I'm going to downgrade to Android 10 because the modifications I rely on from GravityBox are more important to me than the new features of Android 11.
Thanks for the help.
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Anyone have luck downgrading from 11 to 10? I've tried several different 10 builds and I get "Error: Slot Unbootable: Load Error" in bootloader.
I used the same commands I always use to upgrade builds:
fastboot flash radio radio-walleye-...img
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot update image-walleye-...zip
I can flash 11 again and all is fine, but I haven't been able to go back to 10.

Install TWRP via official app after you have root with magisk?

Hello there, back in the day (2019 in March or April the phone shipped with Android 9) I rooted my galaxy S10+ Exynos with Magisk and stock recovery (because TWRP method did not exist yet or did but non twrp method looked safer, I forgot the reason)
Then I forgot about TWRP and even upgraded to Android 10 like this:
(standard procedure, download android with Friya, then patch ap file with magisk, then flash it with odin)
Well I used my phone as always, forgot about twrp, but always had a little voice in my head telling me, that twrp is good idea, what if something happens, I would at least be able to copy my data)
So I decided to flash twrp, to ease my mind a bit, and also be able to copy apps to /system/priv-app
So I am using Android 10 (see no reason to upgrade, what I need is there I prefer OneUI 2.0 over later versions and I dont want to make my device slower or loose some obscure api function that I dont even know exists until I need it)
Now, can I just use official twrp app and let it do its thing (I have root), or do I need to download twrp with the app, but prepatch it with magisk before I install it? (I read conflicting info, on xda they say you need to prepatch it, while on twrp guide: https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys10plus.html
They say to just use the app if you already have root, so I am confused now
It seams using the app is the easiest and most safe method
Thanks for Anwsering and Best Regards

only in case recovery and boot share the same partition, you will lose magisk after flashing TWRP (does not apply)

alecxs said:
only in case recovery and boot share the same partition, you will lose magisk after flashing TWRP (does not apply)
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well, I gues this did apply to me, because I tried to flash TWRP with the app (latest version: twrp-3.7.0_9-2 that the app offered, it offered 2 files .img or .img.tar, and I chose to flash .img), and now my phone cannot boot, its stuck in download mode it says with red letters
kernel: Could not do normal boot, (DT LOAD failed)
I don't know know what happened, I only flashed recovery, and bootloader is unlocked
adb doesn't work
I cannot even get to recovery
So what now? Can at least flash TWRP somehow back so I can get ot my files (I have most of my videos on an SD card, but 2 or 3 are on internal storage )
I would reflash Android 10 anyway if it wasn't for the files

you can flash recovery.img as tar file but that is useless for backup stock ROM userdata. if you still have the magisk_patched.tar you can flash it to get your data back. don't flash unpatched stock boot.img this will most likely result in data loss.
I would first try older TWRP as DT LOAD failed (device tree) looks like TWRP problem to me.

alecxs said:
you can flash recovery.img as tar file but that is useless for backup stock ROM userdata. if you still have the magisk_patched.tar you can flash it to get your data back. don't flash unpatched stock boot.img this will most likely result in data loss.
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OK
after installing TWRMP
3.4.0 I got into recovery
I guess the latest version twrp-3.7.0_9-2 is broken (because I tried flashing from Odin and I got the same error
but 3.4.0 works now
Well then I got into a non rooted android state (I couldnt boot into the rooted one because if I held volume up I just got into TWRMP)
I do have my magisk patched AP file (I did keep that), so I tried flashing it by odin to get into rooted state again, but then got scared because I was aftaid it would delete my data, so pulled the plug out, immediately after I discovered its flashing system.img (it just started)
thats where I interupted it
<ID:0/035> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/035> dt.img
<ID:0/035> dtbo.img
<ID:0/035> system.img
<ID:0/035> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/035> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
So then phone would not boot, not in TWRMP not in android anymore, so I flashed TWRMP again and now at least
I am in TWRMP (I can see my files, but they are encrypted (they have wierd names but size does seam to match my files)
So how do I reflash android now, without messing with /data partition?
or can I somehow backup just data partition, reflash android and flash /data back?

let the magisk_patched.tar flash, just make sure you don't flash CSC (HOME_CSC is fine it won't erase userdata)

alecxs said:
let the magisk_patched.tar flash, just make sure you don't flash CSC (HOME_CSC is fine it won't erase userdata)
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Yey, that did it (that was scarry), now root works, as well as android 10 (for some reason Magisk Manager does not open (but all the magisk modules work)
Now, I did patch this ap file back in the day I updated android to 10 so
I used Magisk Manager 7.4.1.291c718b
and if I remember corecly (thanks got I recorded everything) I patched the AP file for Magisk 20.2-11b7076a)
Now I have Magisk Manager 8.0.7 installed
So after I downgraded my Magisk manager to 7.5.0 it opened
Now I just have to figure out how to install Magisk v21.4 which is the version that belongs to my Magisk Manager 8.0.7, because Magisk Manager won't let me install a custom magisk, it only wants to download the latest version

you can install latest Magisk apk and patch stock boot.img again. Anyway I would do a backup with Migrate and adb pull -a /sdcard first.
or you can paste this url as custom channel and install older magisk if you want to.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/b0694fad86/stable.json

alecxs said:
you can install latest Magisk apk and patch stock boot.img again. Anyway I would do a backup with Migrate and adb pull -a /sdcard first.
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aha, I see
is there any other way besides patching my AP file again? (I mean Magisk can clearly update itself somehow)
I mean, Magisk Manager does open (but only version 7.5.0, not version 8.0.7), and I have root its just that I don't have Magisk Manager 8.0.7
So how do I install a specific Magisk version from Manager? (I did try to install like a Magisk module, but now I am stuck in download mode again, so lets install Android 10 again )

look in the json for download link
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v8.0.7/MagiskManager-v8.0.7.apk
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/commits/master/stable.json
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk-files/commits/master/stable.json

alecxs said:
look in the json for download link
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v8.0.7/MagiskManager-v8.0.7.apk
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/commits/master/stable.json
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk-files/commits/master/stable.json
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OK, after I installed Android again (with my older prepatched magisk)
Not sure what happened but now Magisk Manager 8.0.7 opens and says I have 20.2-11b7076a installed
of course as this combo should not exist, magisk Manager cannot see any modules (modules are there in /data/adb/modules and they do work, its just that Magisk Manager cannot see them installed, which means you can not easly delete them and you could install them over and over again, since Manager would not know that they are there)
So now I need to find a way to update to Magisk 21.4
So how would I do that (I tried the module install method before (I downloaded 21.4 from official github release pages) , but that just got me stuck into download mode again, so any other way, is there a patcher for computer maybe?
I mean I can only install the latest version, even if I disable internet, I cannot select a specific version

refer to post #8

Thanks, after spending 3hours to get into magisk I decided to share my procedure (because I forget it a lot)
FIrst: make sure your phones last state was power off (you can eather power off from red button or from recovery)
Then turn phone on and start holding power button + bixby + volume up, and count to 10 then release (not 11, 10, if you count to 11 you will get to recovery)
To try out if you are in magisk mode (without ruining your saved wifi passwords), you can plug the phone into the charger, if it turn on normaly, you are in magisk, if it shows battery charging, then you are not in magisk mode)
OK, I tried updating Magisk with https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/b0694fad86/stable.json
but for some wierd reason, it doesn't want to update, its stuck on 20.2-1
OK,. I tried installing Magisk Manager v7.4.1 and when launching it, it said that it patched dtbo.img and it needs reboot, so after I reboot, I am stuck on download mode again
It sayd: DT table header check fail
well, lets install Android 10 a third time

wait, you're booting into recovery to get into Magisk? you can use Nemesis kernel to skip this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/posts/81316371

alecxs said:
wait, you're booting into recovery to get into Magisk? you can use Nemesis kernel to skip this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/posts/81316371
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Yes I am, but its allright, I am used to this
one day I will have to compile my own kernel anyway (to add some drivers to the phone)
Now I have to figure out why Magisk 21.4 won't install
I tried patching my AP file with it, but no matter what I do, I cannot get into it for some reason? (even my trust and tried method does not get me into it, while it got me into 20 all the time)
Is this version broken?
Whats the latest magisk version that still supports Magisk Hide (usefull thing that always worked for me)

With Nemesis kernel no need for button dance, it boots straight into Magisk. Magisk Hide exist up to v23 but there is also unofficial Magisk v25
[Discussion] Magisk Delta - Another unofficial third-party Magisk fork
This is not an officially supported topjohnwu project. If you are looking for official Magisk source, please go to this page Introduction Custom Magisk fork by HuskyDG. Sync with official Magisk adding back MagiskHide...
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alecxs said:
only in case recovery and boot share the same partition, you will lose magisk after flashing TWRP (does not apply)
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Magisk needs the ramdisk of the recovery/TWRP to patch it. If flashing a non-prepatched image you will lose root.

WoKoschekk said:
Magisk needs the ramdisk of the recovery/TWRP to patch it. If flashing a non-prepatched image you will lose root.
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Yea, I discovered that already
Now I am trying to get it back and failing
UPDATE: after installing Magisk 23 (last version that has Magisk Hide), prepatching AP file, and flashing it like 10th time, I finaly have root
Do I dare to try TWRP again? (I guess I need to prepatch it with Magisk before I install it with odin? (but which file do I install there are 2 files provided (twrp-3.4.0-2-beyond2lte.img.tar or twrp-3.4.0-2-beyond2lte.img)?

patch the tar file

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