[GUIDE] Root using Magisk, keep stock recovery for OTA - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion

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?
**[EDIT]**
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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Giacomo_ITA said:
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.

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[GUIDE] How to get Magisk Root & Xposed on Oreo 8.0 (STOCK)

I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR DEVICE BRICKS, SD CARD DAMAGES OR NUCLEAR WAR STARTS.
Rooting method described below will work on Oreo-running devices ONLY (confirmed on build OPN27.76-12-22 and on OPNS27.76-12-22-9).
Please follow all steps very carefully and make sure you downloaded correct versions of all .zip files mentioned in my instruction!
ROOT (SafetyNet test will PASS!)
1. Download all files listed below:
- twrp-3.2.3-0-addison.img (CLICK)
- Magisk-v17.1.zip or newer if availabe (CLICK)
- f2fsfix-2018.9.2.zip (CLICK)
2. Flash TWRP using Fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-addison.img
3. Flash Magisk-v17.1.zip (or newer if available).
4. Go to TWRP/Settings and open Terminal.
5. Run both of following commands:
Code:
echo KEEPVERITY=true>>/data/.magisk
echo KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=true>>/data/.magisk
6. Flash f2fsfix-2018.9.2.zip
7. Reboot (it is crucial in case of installing Xposed afterwards).
8. Optional but recommended: update your Magisk Manager to the latest version (CLICK).
9. Open Magisk -> Modules and update f2fs-loopback-bug-workaround module to the newest version (can be done only via Magisk Manager only if new version of f2fs-loopback-bug-workaround module is available).
10. Enjoy rooted Oreo.
UPDATE 03.10.2018
If you flashed everything as described in OP and noticed that you got stuck in boot, go to TWRP again and:
1. Uninstall Magisk using latest Magisk uninstaller.
2. Flash Magisk 17.1.zip AGAIN (yes.).
3. Flash f2fsfix-2018.9.2.zip
4. Enjoy rooted phone.
PS. I do not know why device does not start after first flashing to be honest, but these four steps above are confirmed by several users (and by me).
UPDATE 03.10.2018
XPOSED (be careful: Xposed for Oreo is still in BETA distribution and flashing it will break your SafetyNet!)
1. Open Magisk Manager -> Downloads.
2. Download Xposed Installer (the one from the screen below):
https://image.ibb.co/byLUuK/Xposed_Framework.png
3. Let Magisk install it.
4. Reboot.
5. Open Xposed Installer (you will see orange exclamation mark, don't worry).
6. Reboot once again.
7. Voila.
Hit THANKS if I helped!
Credits:
- @topjohnwu
- @rovo89
- @Artim_96
- @VR25
@rafikowy ah, so basically the problem was with dm-verity and forced encryption? That makes sense. So it would basically also work if you'd not extract the boot.img from the OTA zip and mod it with Magisk manager with both enabled and flash that (might be easier than flashing normal Magisk and then make the changes), so you'd basically just flash the img and the module zip in TWRP.
Well, if no bigger bugs appear I might try the Oreo OTA and root tomorrow. Don't think it will be here on its own till then, even if it's already the official rollout (Indian and brasilian users seem to get it officially)
First magisk manager did not want to open, but a reboot solved. thanks
So, Lenovorola is still "undecided" in regards to patching F2FS.
I wonder why...
Where can I find the firmware or OTA to update Oreo on my 1635-02 with Android 7.1.1 Patch December? Is possible back to Stock Oreo or Nougat?
Necrodaemon said:
Where can I find the firmware or OTA to update Oreo on my 1635-02 with Android 7.1.1 Patch December? Is possible back to Stock Oreo or Nougat?
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Only a Soak test is available, the link is in the thread in the ROM section. And yes, it doesn't seem to update your bootloader, it was already successfully testet to go back to 7.1.1
Necrodaemon said:
Where can I find the firmware or OTA to update Oreo on my 1635-02 with Android 7.1.1 Patch December? Is possible back to Stock Oreo or Nougat?
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Look at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...se-attempt-t3812530/post76991120#post76991120
not work - moto z play - oreo soak
Unfortunately it does not work. : (TWRP prompts for a PIN to decrypt data.) How to select cancel and install Magisk on installation f2fs-loopback-bug-workaround-2018.1.31.zip displays an error that does not detect magisk or is incompatible. How do I format the date everything is installed but the phone does not turn on... Any idea?
Sorry but, if verity is enabled, that means you are unable to modify /system files?
Necrodaemon said:
Where can I find the firmware or OTA to update Oreo on my 1635-02 with Android 7.1.1 Patch December? Is possible back to Stock Oreo or Nougat?
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You can go back, problem is you will lose IMEI by going back to Nougat.
huma_dawii said:
You can go back, problem is you will lose IMEI by going back to Nougat.
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I gone back to 7.1.1 Nov patch and everything is OK with my IMEI. Just flash 7.1.1 Plus ROM with TWRP. One issue what I have - In can't mount OEM partition in TWRP.
Could someone provide a TWRP backup of the 8.0 Soak? I've modified the system partition and this method stoped working. All the 8.1 roms have a so bugged camera, I don't wanna go back to them
Camarda said:
Could someone provide a TWRP backup of the 8.0 Soak? I've modified the system partition and this method stoped working. All the 8.1 roms have a so bugged camera, I don't wanna go back to them
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Here are system and boot from 8.0 soak test. Just unrar it adn put to TWRP folder with your backups.
St.Noigel said:
Here are system and boot from 8.0 soak test. Just unrar it adn put to TWRP folder with your backups.
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I've restored the backup, but I'm still unable to boot with magisk. Don't know what is wrong now
Camarda said:
I've restored the backup, but I'm still unable to boot with magisk. Don't know what is wrong now
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1. Restore backup
2. Flash Magisk 15.3
3. Flash this https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/guide-magisk-official-version-including-t3577875
4. Flash this https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-tool-magisk-manager-recovery-mode-t3693165
5. Go to the terminal in TWRP and run two commands:
- mm
- f
Reboot.
That's all. You don't need to run commands from OP.
IF I help you - you can buy me a beer )))))
Can i go back to 7.1.1 and relock bootloader ??
Hi,
Can anyone help me, i have updated to Oreo (Soak Update) and now i wanna go back to Nougat 7.1.1 NPNS26.118-22-2-12 and re-lock bootloader, is it possible ?? if yes guide me
thanks in advance
LovinVEVO said:
Hi,
Can anyone help me, i have updated to Oreo (Soak Update) and now i wanna go back to Nougat 7.1.1 NPNS26.118-22-2-12 and re-lock bootloader, is it possible ?? if yes guide me
thanks in advance
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Nope. It's impossible for now. You can`t go back to full stock, because you'll lose your IMEI with flashing full 7.1.1 FW with RSD or fastboot.
St.Noigel said:
1. Restore backup
2. Flash Magisk 15.3
3. Flash this https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/guide-magisk-official-version-including-t3577875
4. Flash this https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-tool-magisk-manager-recovery-mode-t3693165
5. Go to the terminal in TWRP and run two commands:
- mm
- f
Reboot.
That's all. You don't need to run commands from OP.
IF I help you - you can buy me a beer )))))
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Did everything, but still stuck at bootanimation. Only boots if I unninstall magisk.
Camarda said:
Did everything, but still stuck at bootanimation. Only boots if I unninstall magisk.
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If you have bootanimation - just wait few minutes
St.Noigel said:
If you have bootanimation - just wait few minutes
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Just waited for 30 minutes. It wont boot

Installed TWRP, no access to sdcard

I've got my hands on this phone today. So I went on and unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP (with all in one tool).
But now when I want to root my phone through twrp, i can't access my files. I see the root folders, but when I go to /sdcard there are only a bunch of folder with random letters.
I don't know what's wrong. It is not asking for a password or anything.
Twrp has decryption issues currently. It's mentioned in the thread.
No need to install it yet, just boot to it.
If you're wanting to install magisk, just go into adb sideload in twrp and sideload magisk from your PC.
hartleyshc said:
Twrp has decryption issues currently. It's mentioned in the thread.
No need to install it yet, just boot to it.
If you're wanting to install magisk, just go into adb sideload in twrp and sideload magisk from your PC.
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Thank you for your quick reply!
Is it bad that it is already flashed permanent? Or do I need to flash original recovery again?
I'll try and sideload it. Haven't done that before.
bokkoman said:
I've got my hands on this phone today. So I went on and unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP (with all in one tool).
But now when I want to root my phone through twrp, i can't access my files. I see the root folders, but when I go to /sdcard there are only a bunch of folder with random letters.
I don't know what's wrong. It is not asking for a password or anything.
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The current TWRP has decryption issues as its based on the Oreo tree and encryption/decryption works differently on pie.
Here is a post i did so follow it for easy instructions.
Funk Wizard said:
The current TWRP has decryption issues as its based on the Oreo tree and encryption/decryption works differently on pie.
Here is a post i did so follow it for easy instructions.
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I read in your post that you not recommend to flash twrp, but I already did. How do return to original recovery?
bokkoman said:
I read in your post that you not recommend to flash twrp, but I already did. How do return to original recovery?
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Nothing to worry about. You can dirty flash the latest full zip from my update thread or just wait for the next OTA as and when it comes flash the full zip that will overwrite the recovery partition to stock. For now TWRP is basically useless so i did not recommend to flash the installer instead just boot in it sideload magisk or kernel if you need to and retain stock recovery.
Feel free to ask anything if you are still in doubt :fingers-crossed:
Funk Wizard said:
Nothing to worry about. You can dirty flash the latest full zip from my update thread or just wait for the next OTA as and when it comes flash the full zip that will overwrite the recovery partition to stock. For now TWRP is basically useless so i did not recommend to flash the installer instead just boot in it sideload magisk or kernel if you need to and retain stock recovery.
Feel free to ask anything if you are still in doubt :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks for the info! I'll wait for an update.
When that update comes, can i just install it from the settings? Or would i have to manually download it and install it thru TWRP/sideload?
And i guess I lose root after i update so i would have to boot into twrp and install magisk again.
bokkoman said:
Thanks for the info! I'll wait for an update.
When that update comes, can i just install it from the settings? Or would i have to manually download it and install it thru TWRP/sideload?
And i guess I lose root after i update so i would have to boot into twrp and install magisk again.
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As and when the update comes, just let the system download and install the zip. It will auto download and install the full zip when it detects root/system modifications, just make sure you uninstall/deactivate all mods/magisk modules/ substratum overlays before you update. You can check for easy instruction on the third post of the update thread. I will update the thread as and when the OTA is released.
Also you guessed it right the update will unroot the device so you have to root it again so you can either do the same sideload way or just do it from the magisk manager - uninstall - install ota (do not reboot) - install magisk to second slot - reboot :good:
I will again update the detailed instructions for easy understanding and and when we have the update :good:
Just stay subscribed to the update thread :good:

How to flash TWRP in Android 10 Open Beta 1?

I have installed this today and now those fastboot commands don't work. Fastboot boot fails with the error (unknown command). Any idea about how to install TWRP in this scenario?
Bhargav97 said:
I have installed this today and now those fastboot commands don't work. Fastboot boot fails with the error (unknown command). Any idea about how to install TWRP in this scenario?
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Where did you get the zip?
Play store has to be authorized and added, Google Pay that is, play services for the device/region. That way it will pass safetynet. If it doesn't include the safetynet info, when you try to use it, and verify, it fails. It takes awhile often for them to get it working.
Bhargav97 said:
I have installed this today and now those fastboot commands don't work. Fastboot boot fails with the error (unknown command). Any idea about how to install TWRP in this scenario?
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You can't. Currently there's no working twrp for Android 10 open beta.
Yes, officially, no TWRP, firmware is updated/changed, plus fastboot boot is often disabled on these builds. Also, it will fail Safety Net, so no root, no twrp and no GPay....Android Q is a bust so far. There are TWRP for Guacamole, I tried those on the Chinese version, ended up hosing my phone..finally got it back working and back on stable 9.0.17 and rooted/twrp. I'm guessing we will need another month at least to get a stable/working Q for 6T, and TWRP/root.
In h2os 10...twrp 3.3.1-8 works
Personally used
sanjeev7 said:
In h2os 10...twrp 3.3.1-8 works
Personally used
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As long as you don't update twrp in in twrp and flash it is magisk after local upgrade before reboot
techlogik said:
Yes, officially, no TWRP, firmware is updated/changed, plus fastboot boot is often disabled on these builds. Also, it will fail Safety Net, so no root, no twrp and no GPay....Android Q is a bust so far. There are TWRP for Guacamole, I tried those on the Chinese version, ended up hosing my phone..finally got it back working and back on stable 9.0.17 and rooted/twrp. I'm guessing we will need another month at least to get a stable/working Q for 6T, and TWRP/root.
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Magisk working fine and safety net passes.
Noob_Master said:
Magisk working fine and safety net passes.
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how did you manage that? did you manage to flash twrp? or did you manage to root the phone without it?
i havent been able to get a working TWRP on it yet however i have managed to get working root with magisk, see my post about it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...agisk-pre-rooted-boot-img-oneplus-6t-t3986585
stardustsouls said:
how did you manage that? did you manage to flash twrp? or did you manage to root the phone without it?
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1. Extract boot.img from OnePlus 6T Android 10 Open beta
2. Download magisk manager apk on OP6T
3. Place boot.img file on OP6T storage, and click "install" in the magisk manager app. There are two options, direct and one that will let you choose your boot.img file.
4. Place new modified file from downloads folder on OP6T back onto computer
5. Boot OP6T into fastboot mode (must already have unlocked bootloader, or this next one will not work!)
6. run "fastboot flash boot /location/of/file"
7. Profit
dtronics said:
i havent been able to get a working TWRP on it yet however i have managed to get working root with magisk, see my post about it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...agisk-pre-rooted-boot-img-oneplus-6t-t3986585
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youre the bomb dude
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Odder1 said:
1. Extract boot.img from OnePlus 6T Android 10 Open beta
2. Download magisk manager apk on OP6T
3. Place boot.img file on OP6T storage, and click "install" in the magisk manager app. There are two options, direct and one that will let you choose your boot.img file.
4. Place new modified file from downloads folder on OP6T back onto computer
5. Boot OP6T into fastboot mode (must already have unlocked bootloader, or this next one will not work!)
6. run "fastboot flash boot /location/of/file"
7. Profit
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you too lmao
now i can use viper4android again frick yeah
Noob_Master said:
Magisk working fine and safety net passes.
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I tried the A/B Magisk TWRP retention script...and that didn't go well when I tried it.
Tried the fastboot method per your thread, that didn't work. Then tried the Magisk method and install, then select patched file, reboot, Magisk says it isn't installed and ctsProfile fails Safetynet.
Thanks
techlogik said:
I tried the A/B Magisk TWRP retention script...and that didn't go well when I tried it.
Tried the fastboot method per your thread, that didn't work. Then tried the Magisk method and install, then select patched file, reboot, Magisk says it isn't installed and ctsProfile fails Safetynet.
Thanks
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Same, tried both methods and also got stuck on boot loop.
Tested the thread HERE and it worked for me I have the phone rooted without TWRP.
I already had the Magisk apk installed on the phone and flashed the img as mentioned in the thread and it worked.
To whom it may concern. I followed this method and it works flawlessly.
1. Magisk Manager > Tap "Uninstall" > Tap "Restore Images" (DO NOT REBOOT)
2. Now Run the System update to download and install the full OTA zip (DO NOT REBOOT)
3. Close all background apps
4. Open Magisk > Tap "Install" > Tap "install" again > Tap "Install to Inactive/Second Slot (After OTA)"
5. Finally tap Reboot after Magisk installation is complete.
Finally just gave up on TWRP and did the normal OTA procedure above, then patched inactive in Magisk. Now rooted, just no TWRP.
So the above works, just make sure you have the right full Android Q from the official thread and follow the above.
Odder1 said:
1. Extract boot.img from OnePlus 6T Android 10 Open beta
2. Download magisk manager apk on OP6T
3. Place boot.img file on OP6T storage, and click "install" in the magisk manager app. There are two options, direct and one that will let you choose your boot.img file.
4. Place new modified file from downloads folder on OP6T back onto computer
5. Boot OP6T into fastboot mode (must already have unlocked bootloader, or this next one will not work!)
6. run "fastboot flash boot /location/of/file"
7. Profit
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Thanks man. Worked flawlessly. :good:
alp47470 said:
Thanks man. Worked flawlessly. :good:
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Could you please explain after the 2nd step? Im already unlocked bootloader on android 10.
What modified boot image and how install?
please explain
suhas2k said:
Could you please explain after the 2nd step? Im already unlocked bootloader on android 10.
What modified boot image and how install?
please explain
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Sure,
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install Magisk Manager - Magisk - Install - Select the boot.img When finished.
3. Reboot to Bootloader and flash the same boot.img file.
4. Boot OOSQ with Root.
https://t.me/aadarsh47
DM me if you couldn't get boot img file.
I'm getting some error uploading here.

What is update process for OP6T 9.0.16 > 10.3.3 rooted [Global]

I have OP6T OxygenOS 9.0.16 and I would like to update it to the latest 10.3.3 with root.
What should be my process of doing so? I have not been in touch with rooting for the past 3 years so I don't want to mess things up. Another note is that while I am on OxygenOS 9.0.16 I tried to root it which was failed, but now few banking and calling apps such as TextNow thinks that my phone is rooted and they can not run -- but my phone is not properly rooted according to root verification apps.
Please tell me how should I do the update to the latest version from this point and then I would like to unlock bootloader and install recovery and root it as well.
Please advice.
BTW my OP6T is global
a4abbas said:
I have OP6T OxygenOS 9.0.16 and I would like to update it to the latest 10.3.3 with root.
What should be my process of doing so? I have not been in touch with rooting for the past 3 years so I don't want to mess things up. Another note is that while I am on OxygenOS 9.0.16 I tried to root it which was failed, but now few banking and calling apps such as TextNow thinks that my phone is rooted and they can not run -- but my phone is not properly rooted according to root verification apps.
Please tell me how should I do the update to the latest version from this point and then I would like to unlock bootloader and install recovery and root it as well.
Please advice.
BTW my OP6T is global
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Hello,
Here is a link that will help you out with this update process:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953
a4abbas said:
I have OP6T OxygenOS 9.0.16 and I would like to update it to the latest 10.3.3 with root.
What should be my process of doing so? I have not been in touch with rooting for the past 3 years so I don't want to mess things up. Another note is that while I am on OxygenOS 9.0.16 I tried to root it which was failed, but now few banking and calling apps such as TextNow thinks that my phone is rooted and they can not run -- but my phone is not properly rooted according to root verification apps.
Please tell me how should I do the update to the latest version from this point and then I would like to unlock bootloader and install recovery and root it as well.
Please advice.
BTW my OP6T is global
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Flash OOS full rom zip on both slots using TWRP also flash TWRP installer zip on both slots reboot recovery flash magisk reboot system. Easy peasy.
Example:
Boot recovery: fastboot boot twrp.img
flash OOS 10.3.3 full rom zip
flash TWRP installer zip, reboot recovery,
flash OOS 10.3.3 full rom zip, format data, wipe data,
flash TWRP installer zip
Reboot recovery, flash magisk,
reboot system.
Note: I use a USB stick. I flash magisk zip off my USB stick.
That's what I do when I use OOS on my 6t far as installation goes.
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flash713 said:
Flash OOS full rom zip on both slots using TWRP also flash TWRP installer zip on both slots reboot recovery flash magisk reboot system. Easy peasy.
Example:
Boot recovery: fastboot boot twrp.img
flash OOS 10.3.3 full rom zip
flash TWRP installer zip, reboot recovery,
flash OOS 10.3.3 full rom zip, format data, wipe data,
flash TWRP installer zip
Reboot recovery, flash magisk,
reboot system.
Note: I use a USB stick. I flash magisk zip off my USB stick.
That's what I do when I use OOS on my 6t far as installation goes.
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Are you sure there is no need to update to 9.0.17 and then 10.3.3?
I've asked once and someone said that 9.0.17 is neccessary before update to 10.3.x.
Also there is option to flash from system without losing magisk modules:
1. Flash manually from update center (do not reboot)
2. Enter magisk and flash to another slot (after OTA)
3. Flash TWRP installer like magisk module
4. Reboot
But I'm not sure if I remember it correctly.
Michalec said:
Are you sure there is no need to update to 9.0.17 and then 10.3.3?
I've asked once and someone said that 9.0.17 is neccessary before update to 10.3.x.
Also there is option to flash from system without losing magisk modules:
1. Flash manually from update center (do not reboot)
2. Enter magisk and flash to another slot (after OTA)
3. Flash TWRP installer like magisk module
4. Reboot
But I'm not sure if I remember it correctly.
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10.3.3 is all that you need. 9.0.17 isn't the only way anymore.
Michalec said:
Are you sure there is no need to update to 9.0.17 and then 10.3.3?
I've asked once and someone said that 9.0.17 is neccessary before update to 10.3.x.
Also there is option to flash from system without losing magisk modules:
1. Flash manually from update center (do not reboot)
2. Enter magisk and flash to another slot (after OTA)
3. Flash TWRP installer like magisk module
4. Reboot
But I'm not sure if I remember it correctly.
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I have a T-Mobile SIM unlock OnePlus 6t and I converted it to an international model so when my conversation was done I was on OOS 9.0.1.1 and I booted TWRP and installed 10.3.4 full rom on both slots and also recovery installer and all just like my previous posts stated and everything went fine. I used mauronofrio's TWRP the version just before the latest 3.4xx when I did this.
I always download quite a bit of various firmwares and also TWRP versions before I start flashing things just in case something goes wrong I already have other things maybe I can use and I don't have to stop and wait for some download to finish... And I'm quite sure you know this but definitely make a backup of everything beforehand to USB or transfer it to your pc just in case you end up needing it as a precaution.
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I am assuming that you already unlocked your bootloader... I believe everyone knows to do that that's on XDA forums before you can do anything to any device .. I say this after reading post below me here. I guess I should have said that earlier but I just assume everyone knows that on the forums... My bad. ??
From fastboot on Linux PC:
sudo fastboot oem unlock (then hit enter on keyboard) use volume keys to move to unlock option and your Power button to select it and confirm. For more info see: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t-unlock-bootloader-root/
Super easy to unlock bootloader just remember it does wipe your device clean so move anything to want to PC or USB stick first...
I would think you could just update oxygenOS to latest then re-root no? Assuming your already bootloader unlocked which it seems like would be the case if you have an obsolete magisk installation.
Edit: re-reading your post maybe it is not unlocked as you failed to root. In this case just unlock then flash the latest fastboot image and then magisk as others have already stepped you through. You will lose data when you unlock so backup first.
So if I'm on 9.0.16 I could flash latest OOS directly from TWRP and then flash magisk? And no data loss? Of course I'm rooted with bootloader unlocked.
Oh dear this process is getting harder because recently I was busy doing other things it sounds way harder it actually is. Isnt there a way I pay someone on this forum so that user help me do this. Like download stuff links and proper version and follow me up with it because i want to do this without messing things up!
a4abbas said:
Oh dear this process is getting harder because recently I was busy doing other things it sounds way harder it actually is. Isnt there a way I pay someone on this forum so that user help me do this. Like download stuff links and proper version and follow me up with it because i want to do this without messing things up!
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It is indeed a tough job. This A/B partition has had a lot of people bootloop/soft bricked their phones.
However, you need not pay anybody anything. If you are on stock, I would've recommended you upgrading it via Oxygen updater (a 3rd party app on the play store) and then using the latest recoveries (TWRP 3.4) and flashing it via Fastboot mode.
It is super easy.

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.

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