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Creating modified boot.img and enabling adb during first boot.

Modified boot.img of a rom is required to be flashed on that rom so that it works with TWRP.
Enabling ADB during first boot creates a way out in case your phone bootloops or stuck at MI logo and also hardbricked.
Many people hardbricked their phone while flashing MIUI based roms through TWRP, and they had to test-point to bring their phone back to life, my mod enables adb during boot and so people who used my mod and hardbricked their phone can access adb when their phone is stuck at MI logo or bootlooping and thus revive their phone.
Tools needed:-
1)Notepad++ (google it and download)
2)Android Image Kitchen(AIK) http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3638835&d=1454959265
Steps:-
1)Download the required rom and extract its boot.img
2)Copy the boot.img to AIK folder and drag boot.img and drop it on unpackimg.bat
3)Open ramdisk folder and look for default.prop , open them with Notepad++
4)Editing default.prop Note:- This will enable adb at first boot
5)Change
Code:
ro.secure=1 to ro.secure=0
ro.adb.secure=1 to ro.adb.secure=0
ro.debuggable=0 to ro.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=none to persist.sys.usb.config=adb
delete the line ro.secureboot.devicelock=1 if present
OR (Alternate way)(recommended)
open ramdisk and look for fstab.qcom, open with notepad++ and search for ",verify" (without quotes) and delete it and save.
6)Now execute repackimg.bat, a image-new.img file will be compiled.
7)Flash the image-new.img through TWRP or through fastboot using "Fastboot flash boot image-new.img"
That's all
P.S:- Remember only use Boot.img specific for the miui version you wanna run, boot.img version not matching with MIUI version
will cause the Wifi to stop working.
Press thanks If this helped.:good:
Any queries feel free to ask me.:laugh:

Does the modified boot.img procedure need to be done for every ROM or just for the MIUI ROMs? I want to install the AOSP ROM and later CM 13 but I'm still not sure about the whole flashing process.
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SkinCoffin said:
Does the modified boot.img procedure need to be done for every ROM or just for the MIUI ROMs? I want to install the AOSP ROM and later CM 13 but I'm still not sure about the whole flashing process.
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modified boot.img is only for official MIUI roms, all other roms doesnt need it

Rajdip said:
modified boot.img is only for official MIUI roms, all other roms doesnt need it
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So if I'm on Miui Official Global ROM 7.2.3 all I have to do is flash TWRP through fastboot, boot into it and flash the new ROM+GApps through it?

SkinCoffin said:
So if I'm on Miui Official Global ROM 7.2.3 all I have to do is flash TWRP through fastboot, boot into it and flash the new ROM+GApps through it?
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exactly

Rajdip said:
exactly
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Thank you! I just did it. It has booted and almost over in the "Optimizing apps" window. Thing is, I did forget to wipe system, data and cache before flashing, should I do it again or will it be fine like this?
EDIT: I rebooted the phone into recovery, wiped system, data and cache, flashed the ROM zip and wiped cache and dalvik cache. I booted the phone and it showed the Mi logo, then 4 circles screen flying around (green, red, blue and yellow) and it has been like this for like 5 min now.. Did I do something wrong? I'm starting to worry to be honest.

SkinCoffin said:
Thank you! I just did it. It has booted and almost over in the "Optimizing apps" window. Thing is, I did forget to wipe system, data and cache before flashing, should I do it again or will it be fine like this?
EDIT: I rebooted the phone into recovery, wiped system, data and cache, flashed the ROM zip and wiped cache and dalvik cache. I booted the phone and it showed the Mi logo, then 4 circles screen flying around (green, red, blue and yellow) and it has been like this for like 5 min now.. Did I do something wrong? I'm starting to worry to be honest.
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it takes time to boot for the first time, did it boot now?

Rajdip said:
it takes time to boot for the first time, did it boot now?
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Still hasn't booted. It has been on the flying circles screen for around 10 minutes now. Maybe fastboot twrp again and do the process all over again?

SkinCoffin said:
Still hasn't booted. It has been on the flying circles screen for around 10 minutes now. Maybe fastboot twrp again and do the process all over again?
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Try again, goto TWRP, wipe system,data,cache,dalvik and flash the rom. Now reboot...

Rajdip said:
Try again, goto TWRP, wipe system,data,cache,dalvik and flash the rom. Now reboot...
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So I shouldn't reinstall TWRP through fastboot?
EDIT: Ok so I restarted the phone and it booted normally into the ROM, everything seems alright. Will check if I have any problem, if I do I'll just reflash it.

SkinCoffin said:
So I shouldn't reinstall TWRP through fastboot?
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No, first try what I said, dont wipe cache and dalvik after the rom is flashed

Rajdip said:
No, first try what I said, dont wipe cache and dalvik after the rom is flashed
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Ok so I restarted the phone and it booted normally into the ROM, everything seems alright. Will check if I have any problem, if I do I'll just reflash it.

SkinCoffin said:
Ok so I restarted the phone and it booted normally into the ROM, everything seems alright. Will check if I have any problem, if I do I'll just reflash it.
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okay

i do exactly like your tutor...i edit boot.img n delete ",verify"
repack than delete original boot.img, than use moded boot.img... but wifi doesn't work...
where my mistake...?

Mayoz said:
i do exactly like your tutor...i edit boot.img n delete ",verify"
repack than delete original boot.img, than use moded boot.img... but wifi doesn't work...
where my mistake...?
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are you sure you are using the boot.img of the MIUI version you are flashing? there is two 7.2.3.0 version of boot.img one for global and one for china. Anyway try this and see if wifi works, goto TWRP(I hope you've already deleted the emmc_appsboot file), select mount and then tick on mount system as read only. Then flash the rom. This method will replace TWRP with MIUI recovery but your wifi should start working.

Rajdip said:
are you sure you are using the boot.img of the MIUI version you are flashing? there is two 7.2.3.0 version of boot.img one for global and one for china. Anyway try this and see if wifi works, goto TWRP(I hope you've already deleted the emmc_appsboot file), select mount and then tick on mount system as read only. Then flash the rom. This method will replace TWRP with MIUI recovery but your wifi should start working.
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yes using the boot.img of the MIUI version to flashing...from recovery rom stable 7.2.3.0 china....maybe my mistake i replace emmc_appsboot file from miui forum...not delete "will replace TWRP with MIUI recovery...' still can booting? i already UBL...

Mayoz said:
yes using the boot.img of the MIUI version to flashing...from recovery rom stable 7.2.3.0 china....maybe my mistake i replace emmc_appsboot file from miui forum...not delete "will replace TWRP with MIUI recovery...' still can booting? i already UBL...
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I didnt get you, can you be more clear?

Do I need to use Windows 64bits to flash TWRP?
Thanks.

pepemonje said:
Do I need to use Windows 64bits to flash TWRP?
Thanks.
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no need 32bit works

Hello, I've followed a certain tutorial and flashed a fastboot Rom with modified emmc file in attempt to unlock bootloader by force because, even after two weeks of trying, I can't get a confirmation SMS from xiaomi to confirm sending an unlock request. After doing it and flashing TWRP onto my device, I'm still unable to enter recovery. Just shows a picture of device and a disconnected usb cable. I need to flash SuperSU in order to get root access.
Because this device is getting me really confused, please answer a couple of questions for me.
If I flash a recently uploaded global stable ROM 7.2.3.0. and flash TWRP with a modified boot image from this tutorial, will I finally be able to enter recovery and install SuperSU?
Flashing will probably relock my bootloader. Is it possible for me to finally enter TWRP and flash SuperSU after flashing the new boot image?
I've thought that I could enter TWRP just by unlocking the bootloader but it seems that I've missed something. I can't remember last time a phone got me this confused.
My only goal here is being able to enter TWRP and rooting my phone, I gave up on unlocking the bootloader officially because I can't ever get that confirmation SMS.
I appreciate the help!! :fingers-crossed:

No LTE/VOLTE/Enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode Option in Moto G3 2015 (Osprey) 6.0.1

I see there are lot of thread about VOLTE issues, But they could't help me out so asking with my details...
My bootloader is unlocked and after installing so many other ROM's I wished to get back to stock ROM just for using VOLTE (JIO SIM, India).. So I fully wiped my phone then I installed following STOCK ROM.
Link : XT1550_OSPREY_RETASIA_DS_2GB_6.0.1_MPI24.107-55_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
I've two sim card Jio (SIM 1) and Vodafone (SIM 2).
I'v tried *#*#4636#*#*, My "VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG" is always ON, Nothing get changed even after changing that option. Also I can't change "Preferred Network Option"
And there is no Option for "Enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode" in my "Mobile Network Setting", for JIO sim I can see there is only "4G,3G,2G" option are available and no "LTE" Option.
Please checked attached images, And it would be great if someone will provide proper solution
UPDATE
I've resolved this issues by getting new SIM and flashed optimized stock rom. Please read comments if you are facing same problem.

Flash this via TWRP
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224403772
After that clear cache, data and dalvik cache.

Prashanthc said:
Flash this via TWRP
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224403772
After that clear cache, data and dalvik cache.
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Stuck into BOOTLOOP

k3746 said:
Stuck into BOOTLOOP
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Download stock optimized 6.0.1 rom from the development thread. Clean flash it. And flash the VoLTE patch. You're done. That's what I'm using right now. Hope it helps you.

Prashanthc said:
Download stock optimized 6.0.1 rom from the development thread. Clean flash it. And flash the VoLTE patch. You're done. That's what I'm using right now. Hope it helps you.
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Is it working in yours? I mean are you able to call,sms using JIO Sim? Because I've even tried([ROM][VoLte][6.0.1][XT1550- 2GB RAM] STOCK Motorola 6.0.1 ROM- OPTIMIZED) that but it didn't worked in mine, same issues. Net working but call,sms not working using JIO sim.

k3746 said:
Is it working in yours? I mean are you able to call,sms using JIO Sim? Because I've even tried([ROM][VoLte][6.0.1][XT1550- 2GB RAM] STOCK Motorola 6.0.1 ROM- OPTIMIZED) that but it didn't worked in mine, same issues. Net working but call,sms not working using JIO sim.
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Yes! I am using jio sim to make voice calls, sms and data, VoLTE is working fine. All are working perfectly fine. Just format system partition again and reflash that stock optimised rom and volte patch. After flashing the rom just go to settings and see if there's enhanced LTE option in sim settings. If that is present, then VoLTE will work like a charm.

Prashanthc said:
Download stock optimized 6.0.1 rom from the development thread. Clean flash it. And flash the VoLTE patch. You're done. That's what I'm using right now. Hope it helps you.
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I try to again flash this ROM : [ROM][VoLte][6.0.1][XT1550- 2GB RAM] STOCK Motorola 6.0.1 ROM- OPTIMIZED using TWRP...Clean flash and then wipe cache and install enableVOLTE patch and then again clear cache.. Same result

k3746 said:
I try to again flash this ROM : [ROM][VoLte][6.0.1][XT1550- 2GB RAM] STOCK Motorola 6.0.1 ROM- OPTIMIZED using TWRP...Clean flash and then wipe cache and install enableVOLTE patch and then again clear cache.. Same result
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After installing the ROM, flash VoLTE patch and then factory reset.

Prashanthc said:
After installing the ROM, flash VoLTE patch and then factory reset.
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factory reset. means "Wipe data/factory reset" option from stock ROM recovery??
Steps are as following
1. ROM recovery : "Wipe data /factory rest"
2. ROM recovery : "Wipe cache Partition"
3. TWRP recovery : "Install Optimized Stock ROM"
Restart phone until welcome screen but don't setup anything and restart phone
4. TWRP recovery : "Install EnableVOLTE patch"
5. ROM recovery : "Wipe data /factory rest"
Like this way??

k3746 said:
factory reset. means "Wipe data/factory reset" option from stock ROM recovery??
Steps are as following
1. ROM recovery : "Wipe data /factory rest"
2. ROM recovery : "Wipe cache Partition"
3. TWRP recovery : "Install Optimized Stock ROM"
Restart phone until welcome screen but don't setup anything and restart phone
4. TWRP recovery : "Install EnableVOLTE patch"
5. ROM recovery : "Wipe data /factory rest"
Like this way??
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Flash twrp
1. Format system,dalvik,data,cache partitions.
2. Install stock optimized 6.0.1 Rom
3. Don't reboot. Come back.
4. Install VoLTE patch.
5. Clear only data. And reboot.
Do everything in TWRP.

Prashanthc said:
Flash twrp
1. Format system,dalvik,data,cache partitions.
2. Install stock optimized 6.0.1 Rom
3. Don't reboot. Come back.
4. Install VoLTE patch.
5. Clear only data. And reboot.
Do everything in TWRP.
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Okay,Thanks for reply I'll try this in 2-3 Hrs.

Prashanthc said:
Flash twrp
1. Format system,dalvik,data,cache partitions.
2. Install stock optimized 6.0.1 Rom
3. Don't reboot. Come back.
4. Install VoLTE patch.
5. Clear only data. And reboot.
Do everything in TWRP.
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Followed the same way but didn't worked for me Let me know if there is still any hope

k3746 said:
Followed the same way but didn't worked for me Let me know if there is still any hope
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Go with AOSP extended Rom 7.1.2, it has VOLTE.

k3746 said:
I see there are lot of thread about VOLTE issues, But they could't help me out so asking with my details...
My bootloader is unlocked and after installing so many other ROM's I wished to get back to stock ROM just for using VOLTE (JIO SIM, India).. So I fully wiped my phone then I installed following STOCK ROM.
Link : XT1550_OSPREY_RETASIA_DS_2GB_6.0.1_MPI24.107-55_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
I've two sim card Jio (SIM 1) and Vodafone (SIM 2).
I'v tried *#*#4636#*#*, My "VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG" is always ON, Nothing get changed even after changing that option. Also I can't change "Preferred Network Option"
And there is no Option for "Enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode" in my "Mobile Network Setting", for JIO sim I can see there is only "4G,3G,2G" option are available and no "LTE" Option.
Please checked attached images, And it would be great if someone will provide proper solution
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Maybe simcard or device issue

Prashanthc said:
Go with AOSP extended Rom 7.1.2, it has VOLTE.
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It didn't work for me

althafvly said:
Maybe simcard or device issue
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devices issue like what?
I'll try to get a new sim...

k3746 said:
It didn't work for me
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Have you used VoLTE in your device before?

k3746 said:
devices issue like what?
I'll try to get a new sim...
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Ha.. Try another sim.. If flashing stock still not helping then.. Ur phone should be damaged

Prashanthc said:
Flash twrp
1. Format system,dalvik,data,cache partitions.
2. Install stock optimized 6.0.1 Rom
3. Don't reboot. Come back.
4. Install VoLTE patch.
5. Clear only data. And reboot.
Do everything in TWRP.
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Hello all, Quoted mentioned steps worked for me properly. There was issues with JIO SIM So I get new one and it has start working calling,data,sms... So happy, Thanks very much guys for helping me out

k3746 said:
Hello all, Quoted mentioned steps worked for me properly. There was issues with JIO SIM So I get new one and it has start working calling,data,sms... So happy, Thanks very much guys for helping me out
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You're welcome.?

Issues Custom ROM

Hi Guys,
When i flash a rom it doesn't detect any sim card. But when i'm on stock rom i have my two sim card. I try all the tricks i can find. But nothing works...
I flash LineageOS, Cyanogen 13 and AOSP Extended.
I think i have a modem problem with custom ROM.
If you have any idea for helping me...

If you flash the aosip ROM, which is great BTW, you have to flash one zip file which enables the sims. Check the corresponding thread, keyword "aosip 6.1".

I try to flash AOSIP and the zip file. Still no sim detected.
I really don't understand why i can't use custom ROM. I make a clean flash at each install and my phone is compatible. The only clue i've is when i flash the stock rom modem i had one sim. But when Lineage try to install and update it reboot in recovery...

Deschayn said:
I try to flash AOSIP and the zip file. Still no sim detected.
I really don't understand why i can't use custom ROM. I make a clean flash at each install and my phone is compatible. The only clue i've is when i flash the stock rom modem i had one sim. But when Lineage try to install and update it reboot in recovery...
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Do a clean flash with stock rom, then reflash your desired custom one

pijes said:
Do a clean flash with stock rom, then reflash your desired custom one
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Just to be sure.
Clean Flash = -Boot in recovery (TWRP) Wipe-> Advanced Wipe -> Dalvik/art + System + Data + Cache + Internal Storage
-After that boot in bootloader and flash stock rom
-Reboot
-Debug usb
- Flash again twrp
-Install custom ROM
- Clean cache
-Boot Custom rom?

Deschayn said:
Just to be sure.
Clean Flash = -Boot in recovery (TWRP) Wipe-> Advanced Wipe -> Dalvik/art + System + Data + Cache + Internal Storage
-After that boot in bootloader and flash stock rom
-Reboot
-Debug usb
- Flash again twrp
-Install custom ROM
- Clean cache
-Boot Custom rom?
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I always use rsdlite when going back to stock but that's just my preference. I had similar 'no sim detected' issue quite some time ago and going back to stock was the only fix for me

I have the same problem do you resolve the issue? Please a need my phone.

pijes said:
I always use rsdlite when going back to stock but that's just my preference. I had similar 'no sim detected' issue quite some time ago and going back to stock was the only fix for me
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I try RSD Lite and he doesn't detect my phone. But i already back to stock rom with fastboot.
And nothing works in fact i don't have de sim card menu in Settings that's disturbing. But when i go back on stock everything is good.

Deschayn said:
I try RSD Lite and he doesn't detect my phone. But i already back to stock rom with fastboot.
And nothing works in fact i don't have de sim card menu in Settings that's disturbing. But when i go back on stock everything is good.
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rsdlite has issue detecting phone in Windows 10, I only have windows 7 no issues with it

pijes said:
rsdlite has issue detecting phone in Windows 10, I only have windows 7 no issues with it
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That's the source of the "(bootloader) slot has no count"? in cmd?
Win10 can cause bad flash of twrp? And all my issue come from that install?

Help

I flashed Lineage Os 15.1 from stock feb. update rooted, it gets stuck in bootanimation and does not go into system, any solution?

U have twrp? Can u boot into it? If yes do a clean flash or use miflash to get back to stock

If u have TWRP installed then like @apexashwin said clean flash with the recommended process if u dont have twrp u can first boot your phone into TWRP for a while from fastboot commands and clean flash rom and if you want to go to stock use Mi Flash Tool data backup will be recommended .

Sry guys
apexashwin said:
U have twrp? Can u boot into it? If yes do a clean flash or use miflash to get back to stock
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iamlfcfan said:
If u have TWRP installed then like @apexashwin said clean flash with the recommended process if u dont have twrp u can first boot your phone into TWRP for a while from fastboot commands and clean flash rom and if you want to go to stock use Mi Flash Tool data backup will be recommended .
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Yes, I have TWRP installed, and i have tried with a lot of clean flashes, installing the rom and the steps that you know.
Nothing have worked, and i don't know what else to do.
Nothing works

Sry guys
apexashwin said:
U have twrp? Can u boot into it? If yes do a clean flash or use miflash to get back to stock
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iamlfcfan said:
If u have TWRP installed then like @apexashwin said clean flash with the recommended process if u dont have twrp u can first boot your phone into TWRP for a while from fastboot commands and clean flash rom and if you want to go to stock use Mi Flash Tool data backup will be recommended .
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Yes, I have TWRP installed, and i have tried with a lot of clean flashes, installing the rom and the steps that you know.
Nothing have worked, and i don't know what else to do.
Nothing works

AnonyIsRight said:
Yes, I have TWRP installed, and i have tried with a lot of clean flashes, installing the rom and the steps that you know.
Nothing have worked, and i don't know what else to do.
Nothing works
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Use mi flash tool to clean install your rom then please take backup of ur data

iamlfcfan said:
Use mi flash tool to clean install your rom then please take backup of ur data
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Also tried with MiFlash, with the flash_all.bat, the flash_all_lock.bat, and all of that. ( in fastboot mode and edl mode, also tried with qfil )
Idc about my personal data, but if what you mean is the phone data... i have formated it a lot of times :/
I'm going to try with "tissot_images_7.8.23_7.1", i hope it works, but i'm thinking that it will give me the same result https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YcWsWYQVGQ
I will write over here if i am able to solve it, and if not, i will write too.

Possibly bricked device

Hello to everyone and Merry Christmas. I have a Redmi Note 7 Global EU (codename: lavender) which i managed to unlock the bootloader on the first try. No waiting time for me ^_^ Anyway i messed around with TWRP at first then OrangeFox and i also used Adb for a while. Everything was good until i accidentally deleted the recovery using adb (so far the phone has no recovery at all. neither stock or custom and is able to reboot only in Fastboot Mode). Before that i flashed the Miui 11 Rom because i was on miui 10. I went to settings and formated the phone believing that it would go back to Miui 10 but apparently it deleted the rom so now im stuck with a phone that has no recovery whatsoever and no software to boot to. I really hope someone can help me guys. Feels free to ask anything more "detail-y" and sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance happy holidays everyone.

And no fastboot mode?

joke19 said:
And no fastboot mode?
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It only boots in Fastboot Mode.

Go to fastboot mode. Install twrp and flash a rom (use sd card)
Then flash magisk (optional), obviously flash disable dm verity. If internal storage encrypted then you have to use sd card and search for solution.

Rainan03 said:
Go to fastboot mode. Install twrp and flash a rom (use sd card)
Then flash magisk (optional), obviously flash disable dm verity. If internal storage encrypted then you have to use sd card and search for solution.
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I've already tried. After all that i cant flash anything on my phone. Its like it blocks it.

try flashing the stock rom through miflash since u still have fastboot. also dont forget to select any flash option other than "clean all and lock".

NightRaven49 said:
try flashing the stock rom through miflash since u still have fastboot. also dont forget to select any flash option other than "clean all and lock".
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Could you guide me please by giving a link for the rom and some steps? .Also will it return to factory condition after the flash? Thanks for the help