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I was flashing TWRP
I couldn't boot into system after flashing..
This is what I did:
1. fastboot boot recovery.img
2. Swipe to allow modifications in twrp
3. Flash TWRP installer zip
4. Reboot into partition B
5. Reboot bootloader
6. fastboot boot recovery.img
7. Swipe to allow modifications in twrp
8. Flash TWRP installer zip
9. Then I rebooted into recovery to check if recovery boots and it did.
But afterwards couldn't boot back into system. It was again booting into recovery.
I booted into recovery using fastboot boot, that's why it might won't boot into system. Is there a command to boot into system after above procedure?
Files used: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tRcYUMBgvaI
? How to Root Mi A1! Unlock Bootloader, TWRP Recovery ... - YouTube
By Dhananjay Bhosale
Kindly also suggest source of files you used, if you know another working method.

I have the same problem. Meanwhile, flash the stock fastboot images.

Why do you want to have TWRP installed? I am following these steps each month (fastboot ROM was always out sooner than my OTA) without any issues.
1. flash stock ROM via fastboot
2. fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1.img and don't allow system modifications or you won't be able to apply OTA
3. install magisk 15.1
4. reboot to system
If first boot takes more than 2-3 minutes, hold power off button until phones restarts, second start will take the usual time.

I also don't allow any modifications from TWRP, and just boot to TWRP when I need to. I do not install TWRP.
Sounds like you'll have to do a miflash of the rom, then try not installing TWRP and not allowing any modifications in TWRP to system. Just use TWRP to flash Magisk.

* * * [Pixel 2 XL] - UPDATE Monthly Factory Image / UPGRADE To New OS * * *

WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR:
Anyone updating factory images within the same OS version (10 to 10)
Anyone upgrading from one OS to another (9x to Android 10)
Below is a QUICK REFERENCE guide for those who have done this before, and a DETAILED STEP BY STEP guide for the first or second timer who needs each and every step outlined. Links to all required files are also provided (make sure you are selecting the latest version)
UPDATE TO THE LATEST FACTORY IMAGE . . . UPGRADE TO THE NEXT OS. . .
PREP WORK:
* Unlocked bootloader. (*performing critical_unlock only required with bootloader versions PRIOR to TMZ20a) read it here.
* Latest SDK Platform Tools found here.
* USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
* Remove screen lock security before starting
* Remove all substratum overlays
*Download and extract the latest Taimen factory image (place the second extracted folder in Platform Tools folder)
CLEAN FLASH (wipe everything) or DIRTY FLASH (keep data)
Decide now whether you want a fresh OS that will restore your device to factory setup OR if you want to flash the latest factory image but keep your data.
For a clean flash: leave the FLASH-ALL file intact, change nothing.
To retain your data: EDIT the FLASH-ALL file and REMOVE the -w near the end of the script. Save the file and reopen it to ensure the -w has been removed,
When UPGRADING from one OS to another I reco a CLEAN FLASH (leave the -w intact)
Place these files on your sdcard (either before dirty flash or from PC after clean install):
* Latest TWRP.ZIP
* Your preferred customer kernel zip, I use ElementalX kernel
* Magisk uninstall instructions In the event you need to manually uninstall and reinstall MM
* Latest Magisk.zip
* Latest Magisk Manager APK
NOTE: On Android 10, when flashing TWRP Installer, kernels, magisk , etc. in TWRP, ignore the warning "FAILED TO MOUNT '/system' (invalid argument) this is a known issue with TWRP + 10 but affects nothing :good:
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE for updating/upgrading Pixel 2 XL:
Once you verify 'fastboot devices' on command prompt
Type flash-all to install factory image (allow it to install, and boot into system)
Hold vol down and power button to boot into bootloader
Fastboot into twrp 3.3.0-0.IMG
Flash the twrp installer 3.3.0-0.ZIP,
Flash custom kernel, I use flar2's ElementalX Kernel. SELECT THE CORRECT 9X OR ANDROID 10 KERNEL
Let the system boot up to verify.
Reboot back into twrp and flash latest magisk
Reboot to system
Profit
DETAILED STEP BY STEP GUIDE for updating monthly factory images, or upgrading to the next OS (ie: 9x to 10x)
I reco a CLEAN FLASH (leave the -w intact) when jumping from one OS to a new one (not necessary when doing monthly factory updates within the same OS version)
Requirements:
*Unlocked bootloader and Critical_unlock* completed. (*critical_unlock required with bootloader versions PRIOR to TMZ20a) read it here.
*Latest SDK PlatformTools found here
*USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
These files on your sdcard:
* Latest TWRP.ZIP
* Your preferred Custom Kernel, I use Elemental X Kernel
* Magisk uninstall instructions In the event you need to manually uninstall and reinstall MM
* Latest Magisk.zip
* Latest Magisk Manager APK
These files in your Platform Tools Folder:
* Latest factory image (MAKE SURE YOU DL THE CORRECT DEVICE IMAGE :good: )
* Latest TWRP.IMG
1. Make backup, move to PC (because you never know)
2. Disable all security; patterns, pins, etc.
3. In Developer Options, make sure USB DEBUGGING is on
4. Connect device to PC, verify fastboot is working type; fastboot devices (should see your device's serial number)
5. Fastboot latest factory image (To KEEP internal storage intact, edit and remove -w in "flash-all.bat" file and SAVE, to wipe entire device, leave flash-all unedited)
Type: FLASH-ALL (hit enter) Allow the OS to reboot and settle for a minute *REMEMBER LEAVING THE -W INTACT WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE*
6. Reboot into BOOTLOADER, in CMD screen Type: fastboot boot <twrpxxx.img name> to boot into Latest TWRP.IMG
7. Once in TWRP, install Latest TWRP.ZIP from sdcard
8. Reboot back into Recovery
9. Install compatible custom kernel, I use flar2's ElementalX Kernel.
10. Reboot back into Recovery
11. Reboot into System, allow OS to settle for a few minutes
12. Boot into Recovery
13. Install Latest Magisk.zip
14. Reboot into System
15. Profit
Troubleshooting Tips & Other Information
Click here for * * * BASIC FASTBOOT/ADB TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR THE 2XL * * *
If you get stuck at the G screen, or bootloop into TWRP, try these steps:
-Perform a hard reboot (long press the power button) or
-Get back to TWRP (whether by booting into it from fastboot, or rebooting into bootloader -long press power & vol down- then boot into recovery) and reinstall the Magisk Uninstaller in TWRP a few times.
- If you are bootlooping into TWRP with Magisk installed, READ THIS!
- Safety Net message in Magisk "The Response Is Invalid" is a known issue[/URL] ... Be patient
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Make sure you have all the correct and/or latest versions of SDK Tools, factory image, TWRP.img and TWRP.zip, and Magisk
Note: as a matter of superstition, I reboot back into recovery each time after installing TWRP, cust kernel, and magisk, prior to booting into system. It is NOT required, but it works
Again, HUGE thanks to @Badger50 for his invaluable input

Az Biker said:
A lot of users have had success upgrading from Oreo to Pie and there are several tutorial / guide posts located in different threads, so I figured I'd centralize instructions in a Quick Reference Thread, that includes all needed file links and an easy to follow step by step.
Please feel free to make any suggestions to simplify or make this more accurate.
Requirements:
*Unlocked bootloader and Critical_unlock completed.
*Latest SDK Tools found here
*USB 2.0 & 3.0 cables available (trust me)
These files on your sdcard:
* TWRP 3.2.2-0.ZIP
*Flash kernel 3.0
* magisk uninstaller
*magisk zip 1674
* MM 5.8.3 APK
These files in your Platform Tools Folder:
* 9.0 factory image
*TWRP 3.2.2-0.IMG
1. Make backup, move to PC (because you never know)
2. Disable all security; patterns, pins, etc.
3. In Developer Options, make sure USB DEBUGGING is on
4. Verify fastboot is working type; fastboot devices (should see your device's serial number)
5. Fastboot 9.0 factory image(To KEEP internal storage intact, remove -w in "flash-all.bat" file and SAVE, to wipe entire device, leave flash-all unedited)
6. Type: fastboot boot <twrpxxx.img name> to boot into TWRP 3.2.2-0.IMG
7. Once in TWRP, install TWRP.ZIP on sdcard
8. Reboot back into Recovery, and install the magisk uninstaller in twrp,
9. Reboot back into Recovery and install Flash kernel 3.0
10. Reboot back into Recovery
11. Reboot into System, allow OS to settle for a few minutes
12. Install MM 5.8.3 APK
13. Reboot into Recovery
14. Install magisk zip 1674,
15. Reboot back into Recovery
16. Reboot into System
17. Profit
Note: as a matter of superstition, I reboot back into recovery each time after installing TWRP, cust kernel, and magisk, prior to booting into system. It is NOT required, but it works
Thanks to @Badger50 for figuring out the right steps in this process!
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Well done my brother!! :good::good:

Badger50 said:
Well done my brother!! :good::good:
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I use unlock bootloader normal.
I was done follow your step but it's boot stuck google logo after flash magisk(16.74).

newyesor said:
I use unlock bootloader normal.
I was done follow your step but it's boot stuck google logo after flash magisk(16.74).
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Sometimes it takes 5 minutes or so on first boot. If it doesn't work, do a hard restart a few times. If that doesn't work, flash magisk again in twrp.
You use unlock bootloader normal??

Badger50 said:
Sometimes it takes 5 minutes or so on first boot. If it doesn't work, do a hard restart a few times. If that doesn't work, flash magisk again in twrp.
You use unlock bootloader normal??
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I use normal unlock bootloader.
I wait devices boot around 5 minutes and it 's reboot in to twrp recovery.

newyesor said:
I use normal unlock bootloader.
I wait devices boot around 5 minutes and it 's reboot in to twrp recovery.
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So your bootloader _critical partition isn't unlocked?? Which can't be right either since you've been able to boot fastboot the update to P. Guess I just don't know what your trying to say.

Badger50 said:
So your bootloader _critical partition isn't unlocked?? Which can't be right either since you've been able to boot fastboot the update to P. Guess I just don't know what your trying to say.
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I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock

newyesor said:
I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
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Have you ever ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical..?
Have you actually booted into the 9.0.OS yet?

Badger50 said:
Have you ever ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical..?
Have you actually booted into the 9.0.OS yet?
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I have never ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical.
Yes,My devices is base on android P and I was booted into the 9.0.OS.

newyesor said:
I use this command for flash unlock bootloader.
fastboot flashing unlock
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If you flashed the factory image with no issues, then you must have completed critical_unlock as well, otherwise the new bootloader shouldn't have taken (as far as I understand).
I'd start from scratch again, and make sure you follow the process exactly. Many users have used this with no issue, so maybe you missed something? The first time I flashed the factory image to my 6P (my backup) I totally skipped flashing the boot.img, and wondered why it wouldn't boot

Kudos, just what I needed to update!

newyesor said:
I have never ran fastboot flashing unlock_critical.
Yes,My devices is base on android P and I was booted into the 9.0.OS.
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Have you flashed the magisk uninstaller as well? Why are you showing magisk 16.0?

Badger50 said:
Have you flashed the magisk uninstaller as well? Why are you showing magisk 16.0?
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Yes,i was flashed the magisk uninstaller as well.
I try to root with magisk on my devices.
I try to flash patch boot for root without twrp but it's not work.
I try to flash magisk follow you but it's not work.

Is flashing the kernel mandatory?

newyesor said:
Yes,i was flashed the magisk uninstaller as well.
I try to root with magisk on my devices.
I try to flash patch boot for root without twrp but it's not work.
I try to flash magisk follow you but it's not work.
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Something just seems fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone not unlocking _critical, and being able to fastboot the factory image. However, it seems that you have somehow. All I can suggest is to fastboot the 9.0 again to both slots, and let it boot up each time.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the installer zip, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, flash magisk uninstaller zip, then flash custom kernel, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, and flash magisk 1674 again.
If none of that works, I'd unlock _critical, which will wipe your phone, and then start over.

aznriceballman said:
Is flashing the kernel mandatory?
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Not mandatory, but it keeps TWRP touch screen working among other things...

Just wanted to say thanks for this!
I didn't have time to update from DP5 yesterday, but I guess that was a good thing because now there's this guide, and it worked perfectly. Upgraded from DP5/flash 2.44 and who knows what Magisk version to all the latest and greatest in no time at all.
Thanks!

Badger50 said:
Something just seems fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone not unlocking _critical, and being able to fastboot the factory image. However, it seems that you have somehow. All I can suggest is to fastboot the 9.0 again to both slots, and let it boot up each time.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the installer zip, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, flash magisk uninstaller zip, then flash custom kernel, and let it boot up. Then go back to twrp, and flash magisk 1674 again.
If none of that works, I'd unlock _critical, which will wipe your phone, and then start over.
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im having an issue, i followed all instructions and got booted up an everything but when i flash twrp img it stays stuck on the twrp logo, flashed the one mentioned in o.p and the newest as well to remove any doubts, but no go. Any suggestions?

shooterlgk said:
im having an issue, i followed all instructions and got booted up an everything but when i flash twrp img it stays stuck on the twrp logo, flashed the one mentioned in o.p and the newest as well to remove any doubts, but no go. Any suggestions?
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Do you have screen lock disabled?

Badger50 said:
Do you have screen lock disabled?
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Yes sir

delete guide

delete guide

--reserved--

Hoe can i tell what image matches for my phone stil on 8.1 november 1st security patch n a unlocked boot

rob420p said:
Hoe can i tell what image matches for my phone stil on 8.1 november 1st security patch n a unlocked boot
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Check your build and download the right file.
Matteo

While uninstalling Magisk(from rooted stock), do we need to find the current active slot and flash the stock image to it? In the guide flashing to both partitions is mentioned.

mujtahid1494. said:
While uninstalling Magisk(from rooted stock), do we need to find the current active slot and flash the stock image to it? In the guide flashing to both partitions is mentioned.
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Flash a both slot just to be sure to pass OTA if needed.
Matteo

Matteo said:
Welcome to AIO Magisk Sub Guide.
Here you will find best methods for root Mi A2. I will maintain this guide with all safe, update methods. Currently only patched boot method is out for Stock Roms. I will add Twrp methods when we have decryption on pie.
Code:
Your warranty is now void.
We are not responsible for bricked devices, bootloop... Please
do some research if you have any concerns about mods
included in these GUIDES before using them! YOU are choosing to
make these modifications.
Install Magisk on Stock Roms Oreo & Pie
Needs:
- Bootloader unlocked, check this (currently not out) guide.
- Magisk Manager apk check Dowloads Section
- A brain
Procedure:
- Download the correct PatchedBoot file for your build from Downloads Section
- Rename the patched boot file to "patched_boot.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Download Magisk Manager apk from Downloads Section
- Move apk to phone sdcard
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
- Now open adb(fastboot) command prompt and type :
Code:
fastboot boot patched_boot.img
Your phone shoulds boot
- Install Magisk Manager apk
- Open Magisk Manager
- Click Install then choose Direct install. Reboot.
Done, you have Magisk on your device.
To uninstall Magisk just flash stock boot.img using fastboot:
"fasboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fasboot flash boot_b boot.img"
Install Magisk on Custom Roms
Needs:
- Be on a Custom Rom
- Latest Magisk Beta zip check Dowloads Section
- Twrp latest file.img check Dowloads Section
- A brain
Procedure:
Sideload method. (It's for people who want to install Magisk on their phone during Custom Rom installation process without any permanent Twrp (usefull for people who want to root their phone when they have MTP issue during Custom Rom installation)
- Download the latest Magisk Beta zip from Downloads Section
- Rename the Magisk file to "magisk.zip" and past it to your adb folder.
- Download the latest TWRP img from Downloads Section
- Rename the twrp file to "twrp.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
Phone is now in fastboot.
- Type :
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
- Phone will boot Twrp.
- Navigate to Advanced > Adb Sideload
- Swipe to allow
- Open adb (fastboot) command prompt on your pc, type
Code:
adb sideload magisk.zip
Reboot and done, you have Magisk on your device.
Normal temp Twrp method. (It's for people who want to install Magisk on their phone when they are already running a Custom Rom without permanent Twrp.
- Download the latest Magisk Beta zip from Downloads Section
- Rename the Magisk file to "magisk.zip" and past it to your phone sdcard.
- Download the latest TWRP img from Downloads Section
- Rename the twrp file to "twrp.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
Phone is now in fastboot.
- Type :
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
- Phone will boot Twrp.
- Click Install, choose magisk.zip
- Swipe to confirm, wait for the process...
Reboot and done, you have Magisk on your device.
To uninstall Magisk just flash stock boot.img using fastboot:
"fasboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fasboot flash boot_b boot.img"
If you have any issue, or if i make any type error, reply.
don't forget to ckick the TX button.
Downloads Section:
Boot / Patched Boot images
Magisk Thread for Beta zip / Apk file
Twrp images & zip
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Hello, the stock boot v10.0.1.0.img, does not have mirrors, please could upload it again, I need it urgently, thank you very much

ofuen said:
Hello, the stock boot v10.0.1.0.img, does not have mirrors, please could upload it again, I need it urgently, thank you very much
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No. If you have issue with androidfilehost it's not my problem.
Matteo

Matteo said:
Welcome to AIO Magisk Sub Guide.
Here you will find best methods for root Mi A2. I will maintain this guide with all safe, update methods. Currently only patched boot method is out for Stock Roms. I will add Twrp methods when we have decryption on pie.
Code:
Your warranty is now void.
We are not responsible for bricked devices, bootloop... Please
do some research if you have any concerns about mods
included in these GUIDES before using them! YOU are choosing to
make these modifications.
Install Magisk on Stock Roms Oreo & Pie
Needs:
- Bootloader unlocked, check this (currently not out) guide.
- Magisk Manager apk check Dowloads Section
- A brain
Procedure:
- Download the correct PatchedBoot file for your build from Downloads Section
- Rename the patched boot file to "patched_boot.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Download Magisk Manager apk from Downloads Section
- Move apk to phone sdcard
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
- Now open adb(fastboot) command prompt and type :
Code:
fastboot boot patched_boot.img
Your phone shoulds boot
- Install Magisk Manager apk
- Open Magisk Manager
- Click Install then choose Direct install. Reboot.
Done, you have Magisk on your device.
To uninstall Magisk just flash stock boot.img using fastboot:
"fasboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fasboot flash boot_b boot.img"
Install Magisk on Custom Roms
Needs:
- Be on a Custom Rom
- Latest Magisk Beta zip check Dowloads Section
- Twrp latest file.img check Dowloads Section
- A brain
Procedure:
Sideload method. (It's for people who want to install Magisk on their phone during Custom Rom installation process without any permanent Twrp (usefull for people who want to root their phone when they have MTP issue during Custom Rom installation)
- Download the latest Magisk Beta zip from Downloads Section
- Rename the Magisk file to "magisk.zip" and past it to your adb folder.
- Download the latest TWRP img from Downloads Section
- Rename the twrp file to "twrp.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
Phone is now in fastboot.
- Type :
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
- Phone will boot Twrp.
- Navigate to Advanced > Adb Sideload
- Swipe to allow
- Open adb (fastboot) command prompt on your pc, type
Code:
adb sideload magisk.zip
Reboot and done, you have Magisk on your device.
Normal temp Twrp method. (It's for people who want to install Magisk on their phone when they are already running a Custom Rom without permanent Twrp.
- Download the latest Magisk Beta zip from Downloads Section
- Rename the Magisk file to "magisk.zip" and past it to your phone sdcard.
- Download the latest TWRP img from Downloads Section
- Rename the twrp file to "twrp.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
Phone is now in fastboot.
- Type :
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
- Phone will boot Twrp.
- Click Install, choose magisk.zip
- Swipe to confirm, wait for the process...
Reboot and done, you have Magisk on your device.
To uninstall Magisk just flash stock boot.img using fastboot:
"fasboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fasboot flash boot_b boot.img"
If you have any issue, or if i make any type error, reply.
don't forget to ckick the TX button.
Downloads Section:
Boot / Patched Boot images
Magisk Thread for Beta zip / Apk file
Twrp images & zip
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Thank you very much. It works for my stock rom. already clicked the thanks icon

dipankar.roy said:
Thank you very much. It works for my stock rom. already clicked the thanks icon
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Thank you man, but plz next time don't quote the entire guide
Have a nice day
Matteo

No links available for stock boot 9.6.17.0
Edit: Oh I see, not his problem, dang.

Matteo said:
Welcome to AIO Magisk Sub Guide.
Here you will find best methods for root Mi A2. I will maintain this guide with all safe, update methods. Currently only patched boot method is out for Stock Roms. I will add Twrp methods when we have decryption on pie.
Code:
Your warranty is now void.
We are not responsible for bricked devices, bootloop... Please
do some research if you have any concerns about mods
included in these GUIDES before using them! YOU are choosing to
make these modifications.
Install Magisk on Stock Roms Oreo & Pie
Needs:
- Bootloader unlocked, check this (currently not out) guide.
- Magisk Manager apk check Dowloads Section
- A brain
Procedure:
- Download the correct PatchedBoot file for your build from Downloads Section
- Rename the patched boot file to "patched_boot.img" and past it to your adb folder.
- Download Magisk Manager apk from Downloads Section
- Move apk to phone sdcard
- Reboot phone to bootloader by pressing Power + Volume Down until phone show the fastboot logo.
- Now open adb(fastboot) command prompt and type :
Code:
fastboot boot patched_boot.img
Your phone shoulds boot
- Install Magisk Manager apk
- Open Magisk Manager
- Click Install then choose Direct install. Reboot.
Done, you have Magisk on your device.
To uninstall Magisk just flash stock boot.img using fastboot:
"fasboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fasboot flash boot_b boot.img"
To uninstall Magisk just flash stock boot.img using fastboot:
"fasboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fasboot flash boot_b boot.img"[/HIDE][/SIZE]
If you have any issue, or if i make any type error, reply.
don't forget to ckick the TX button.
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After installing the patched boot image to my device (MI A2), android version 9. build number V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ,
the Magisk working properly. But when I turned off my phone and insert the power cable for charging, the phone start booting and stuck at "AndroidOne" logo.
Waiting for your advice...
Thanks..

dipankar.roy said:
After installing the patched boot image to my device (MI A2), android version 9. build number V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ,
the Magisk working properly. But when I turned off my phone and insert the power cable for charging, the phone start booting and stuck at "AndroidOne" logo.
Waiting for your advice...
Thanks..
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That's a normal stock rom issue with magisk, you can't fix it. but if you want, we don't have this issue on custom roms
( next time plz don't quote the entire thread )
Matteo

Hey Matteo,
I've got a problem while booting with the patched boot image. Whenever I start the 'fastboot boot image' stuff, it ends with following message:
downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (command write failed (no error))
finished. Total time 0.002s
Phone screen goes black and says 'press any key to continue' or something like that. I tried several different USB ports and also different boot images, I cant even boot with the stock image.
When I unlocked the bootloader I had a problem that while booting the phone said I should perform a factroy reset because of a corrupt file system...after doing that, the phone itself works fine. But I really want the root access.
Have you ever encountered that message?
Thanks in advance
Update: Did the same procedure with my notebook and ironically it worked without a flaw. USB driver conflicts maybe?

On Pie V10.0.2.0, applied the patched_boot.img, Magisk was not installed at the beginning.
Installed Magisk manually but the phone was not rooted.
Applied the patched_boot.img again and I got root.
Now, every time I reboot the phone, root is gone and I have to apply the patched_boot.img again.

Thread closed on OP request

{root} Boot-loader unlock, TWRP flash and Magisk install after updating to Pie

* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty could be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
* Same statement for XDA.
Needed tools : Backup your phone before following any steps
1. Minimal adb and fastboot
2. official TWRP 3.3 for jasmine_sprout Download img file from twrp website
3. latest magisk manager 19.2 zip file from magisk manager website
First step : Boot loader unlock
1) Tap on build number more than 7 times and unlock developer option in about phone.
2) turn on OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
Now open command windows in adb shell folder and connect your device to computer.
type : 1) adb devies (this should show your device after giving permission in your phone : conformation that your device is
connected)
2) adb reboot bootloader
3) fastboot devices ( conformation that your phone is coonected in fastboot mode)
4) fastboot oem unlock
( after that you need to follow according steps in your phone and grant to unlock phone)
keep in mind this will reset your phone. Afteer reboot again turn on developer options and usb debugging
5) fastboot flashing unlock_critical
( the warning and steps you need to follow again in your phone like in step 4)
this will again reset your phone.Afteer reboot again turn on developer options and usb debugging
Congratulations your bootloader is Unlocked now.
STEP 2. Flashing TWRP and Magisk Install
before that keep in mind As Mi A2 follows A/B boot partition system so DONT DIRECT FLASH TWRP FROM
FASTBOOT.
" Dont forget to turn on developer options and usb debugging "
open command window in adb shell folder and boot your phone in bootloader mode as told earlier and connect to computer.
Copy twrp-3.3.0-0-jasmine_sprout.img to minimal adb and fastboot folder. you can rename it to your convenient name
type : 1) fastboot boot twrp-3.3.0-0-jasmine_sprout.img
or if you renamed it
fastboot boot YourRenameName.img
this will temporarily boot twrp in your Device. As twrp is booted you will be able to see your phone connected in computer
(file transfer mode)
Copy and paste both magiskmanager.zip (current latest stable is 19.2 ) into phone
Flash your downloaded version of Magiskmanager.zip
Reboot your Phone.
Congratulations If nothing goes sideways Your phone is Magisk Rooted.
If you want to flash something using TWRP now is the time Otherwise as Mi A2 has A/B slot form and no Recovery Partition You Cannot flash TWRP permanently.
But You can always boot TWRP from adb and use it.

ROM flashing help
Can't flash ROM after using this method

Torque422 said:
Can't flash ROM after using this method
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You May be facing some highly lag issues too. In that case flash stock rom using mi flash tool. In my steps i said that flash twrp.zip file after booting it. But flashing twrp.zip doesnt do anything. if you want to use TWRP you need to boot TWRP everytime from adb.
Also After flashing stock rom i am pretty sure that you will be able to flash custom rom.
follow this guide for flashing custom ROMs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-custom-roms-stuff-t3876375

Failed
No such a directory problem, please help

Please elaborate more about the problem ? @shahidrok
shahidrok said:
No such a directory problem, please help
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TYPHOON9055 said:
You May be facing some highly lag issues too. In that case flash stock rom using mi flash tool. In my steps i said that flash twrp.zip file after booting it. But flashing twrp.zip doesnt do anything. if you want to use TWRP you need to boot TWRP everytime from adb.
Also After flashing stock rom i am pretty sure that you will be able to flash custom rom.
follow this guide for flashing custom ROMs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-custom-roms-stuff-t3876375
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Thanks ?, i have successfully installed havoc rom, i read that link many times But this time i read more carefully, I have installed everything now?
Do you know, If we can install nethunter in our mi a2 @TYPHOON9055

Hve done everything but when i try to reboot to twrp it gets stuck on twrp logo,dont know what im doing wrong.

Twrp only working when flashing via adb, and when I try to boot into twrp recovery it gets stuck twrp logo. Flashed magisk patched but unable to flash any magisk module or if I try to flash and reboot device it always get stucks in bootloop.. unable to find the problem.. a little help would be highly appreciated. Thanks

I get error 1 during flashing

Amnvlad said:
Twrp only working when flashing via adb, and when I try to boot into twrp recovery it gets stuck twrp logo. Flashed magisk patched but unable to flash any magisk module or if I try to flash and reboot device it always get stucks in bootloop.. unable to find the problem.. a little help would be highly appreciated. Thanks
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Reflash the latest twrp again through fastboot , And flash only .img file of twrp
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Alucard said:
I get error 1 during flashing
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Follow the flashing custom rom guide, i flashed successfully, Havoc rom is fantastic ?

Torque422 said:
Reflash the latest twrp again through fastboot , And flash only .img file of twrp
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Follow the flashing custom rom guide, i flashed successfully, Havoc rom is fantastic
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I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?

Alucard said:
I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
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Available custom roms are for Oreo versions if you have updated ur device to pie , it won't work.

Alucard said:
I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
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I was on stock pie + may update (10.0.9)
Follow this way , unlock the bootloader via fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock it will reboot here, goto developer settings Enable usb debugging
Then do this fastboot flashing unlock_critical It will again reboot
Now, install the magisk app And download the patched boot image from internet Whatever your build no is, mine was 10.0.9 so i downloaded version 10.0.9_boot.img
Open the magisk app, click on install , select and patch a file, Then choose this downloaded patched image, it will flash it successfully, if it don't Then you have mistaken something..
After this there will be a patched.img in download folder Which is just created by magisk, copy this img to pc, Through fastboot Flash it "fastboot boot patched.img"
Now, flash TwrpImage3.3.img through fastboot
When you boot in , Copy and paste your rom, gapps
Now flash twrpVersion3.2.img via fastboot
Clear system,data,caches, Flash the rom in slot B
Now flash the twrp3.2.zip through installed twrp, click on recovery And it will boot to twrp
Now Flash the gapps in slot a (i used nano)
Now flash magisk.zip through twrp
Reboot , That's it!
(Twrp 3.2 is stable for flashing rom and gapps , Just for first time When we coming from stock
Twrp 3.3 latest Gives us MTP transfer, The difference is this in using both of these)
Installation of magisk is the last process, it is part of rom, First installed ur desired rom and then magisk
You said, You installed twrp, as i mentioned above You forgot to do some steps as about patched boot + installation of magisk through patched file etc..
Though you can try to search on google for your next step
patched supported magisk Version x.x.x for mi a2
If you got the file, You are lucky.. otherwise flash the stock rom with mi flash tool
And Start from unlocking bootloader

Magisk Module available.
Torque422 said:
Please elaborate more about the problem ? @shahidrok
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Thanks , i have successfully installed havoc rom, i read that link many times But this time i read more carefully, I have installed everything now
Do you know, If we can install nethunter in our mi a2 @TYPHOON9055
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There is a magisk module available for installing kali nethunter in this device. i never tried installing it but it should work fine. Read proper descriptions before installing it though.

Alucard said:
I unlock bootloader perfectly,then boot twrp ,then wipe all except internal storage then trying flash but doesnt work,so do i have to flash magisk first then reboot and trying flash rom?
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the adb recognized my phone but fastboot do not, help me out please

Andrew.kathy said:
the adb recognized my phone but fastboot do not, help me out please
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Probably a problem with drivers, check and reinstall drivers

Can i use this method to flash magisk on Mi 9T pro?

I can't boot into twrp
The command u said to enter fastboot boot twrp.img it says booting and then the bootloader message and then shut downs

Topper8118 said:
The command u said to enter fastboot boot twrp.img it says booting and then the bootloader message and then shut downs
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Checklist:
- there is file of <compatible TWRP recovery> in ADB/Fastboot directory with the name you are typing in fastboot command
- ADB drivers installed correctly (both "adb devices -l" and "fastboot devices" return valid results in corresponding phone states)
- only one phone (namely MiA2) is connected to PC
- phone fully unlocked (OEM debugging enabled and PC was previously approved for ADB in phone)
- USB port on MB of PC is USB-2.x or USB-3.x-compatible-with-Mi-A2<which is not true in general>

Several guys says that command "fastboot oem unlock" is old and now we have to write "fastboot flashing unlock" instead, then "critical".
Which is the best way now?
Thank you

HTCDevil said:
Several guys says that command "fastboot oem unlock" is old and now we have to write "fastboot flashing unlock" instead, then "critical".
Which is the best way now?
Thank you
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fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical

[RECOVERY][3.3.1-17][laurel_sprout]Unofficial TWRP recovery for Xiaomi Mi A3 (Test)

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
*/
Features:
- TWRP boots
- TWRP seems has problems with external sdcard and otg
- Magisk Flash works
Install guide :
Remember to use the appropriate .img version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80168528&postcount=16
Other Install guide :
1. Follow this guide to root your device
2. Flash the TWRP installer like a magisk module
3. Flashing the TWRP installer you will lose the root, so you will need to flash magisk again from magisk manager before reboot the device or you can reboot the device and flash magisk in twrp
HOW TO UPDATE a ROM and KEEP TWRP and ROOT:
Before all Disable all magisk modules for boths methods
- Put rom.zip, twrp installer.zip and magisk.zip on your internal storage;
- Flash Rom;
- Flash TWRP Installer;
- Flash magisk;
- Reboot.
If you want you can also update a stock rom from phone settings with local upgrade:
- Update the Rom WITHOUT REBOOT;
- Open Magisk Manager;
- Menu/modules/+ button/select the twrp installer.zip and flash it;
- Always in Magisk Manager, click on Install/Install/Direct Install;
- Again in Magisk Manager, click on Install/Install/Inactive Slot;
- Reboot.
Tips:
If you alread have a twrp flashed you can only flash the new installer zip or the new installation method to update your TWRP (remember to flash again magisk or your system will not boot).
If you have some problems with backup, like 255 error or something similar please check this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/255-error-twrp-backup-restore-999-t3801632
For the Bacups use always "system_image" and "vendor_image" instead of "system" and "vendor".
Download:
TWRP 3.3.1-17 Unofficial by mauronofrio (Guide included in the link)
Source code:
https://github.com/mauronofrio/android_bootable_recovery
https://github.com/mauronofrio/android_device_xiaomi_laurel_sprout
Precompiled Stock Kernel
Donations:
Credits:
Thanks to Jyotiraditya Panda for the help with the tree
Thanks to @mdeejay for the hard testing
Created 2019-08-31

Bug
https://imgur.com/Y83Xhw2installed this TWRP but I'm with this bug, there are a way to fix this?

mauronofrio said:
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
Features:
- TWRP boots
- TWRP seems has problems with external sdcard and otg
- Magisk Flash works
Install guide :
1. Follow this guide to root your device
2. Flash the TWRP installer like a magisk module
3. Flashing the TWRP installer you will lose the root, so you will need to flash magisk again from magisk manager before reboot the device or you can reboot the device and flash magisk in twrp
HOW TO UPDATE a ROM and KEEP TWRP and ROOT:
Before all Disable all magisk modules for boths methods
- Put rom.zip, twrp installer.zip and magisk.zip on your internal storage;
- Flash Rom;
- Flash TWRP Installer;
- Flash magisk;
- Reboot.
If you want you can also update a stock rom from phone settings with local upgrade:
- Update the Rom WITHOUT REBOOT;
- Open Magisk Manager;
- Menu/modules/+ button/select the twrp installer.zip and flash it;
- Always in Magisk Manager, click on Install/Install/Direct Install;
- Again in Magisk Manager, click on Install/Install/Inactive Slot;
- Reboot.
Tips:
If you alread have a twrp flashed you can only flash the new installer zip or the new installation method to update your TWRP (remember to flash again magisk or your system will not boot).
If you have some problems with backup, like 255 error or something similar please check this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/255-error-twrp-backup-restore-999-t3801632
For the Bacups use always "system_image" and "vendor_image" instead of "system" and "vendor".
Download:
TWRP 3.3.1-15 Unofficial by mauronofrio
TWRP 3.3.1-15 Unofficial Installer by mauronofrio
Source code:
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery
https://github.com/mauronofrio/android_device_xiaomi_laurel_sprout
Precompiled Stock Kernel
Donations:
Credits:
Created 2019-08-31
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Screenshots please

Rajendran Rasa said:
Screenshots please
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For what, have you never seen TWRP?

nelinthon said:
https://imgur.com/Y83Xhw2installed this TWRP but I'm with this bug, there are a way to fix this?
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The TWRP asked you for pattern or password when it started?

mauronofrio said:
The TWRP asked you for pattern or password when it started?
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Can I directly flash twrp in fastboot??
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Because some mi devices won't boot to system after entering twrp

Thanks for your work! Is a big start for our phone!
Grazie dall'Italia!

mauronofrio said:
The TWRP asked you for pattern or password when it started?
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yes

Rajendran Rasa said:
Can I directly flash twrp in fastboot??
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Because some mi devices won't boot to system after entering twrp
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Recovery partition doesn't exist, so you can't flash it. The installation guide is explained in the first post

mauronofrio said:
The TWRP asked you for pattern or password when it started?
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I fix it, just put the device password, so easy hahaha

nelinthon said:
I fix it, just put the device password, so easy hahaha
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Yes that is for decryption

mauronofrio said:
Recovery partition doesn't exist, so you can't flash it. The installation guide is explained in the first post
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That's not a guide
Explain with step 1,2,3
I have downloaded both the files given in op
Then how to flash twrp?? In fastboot
after flashing twrp do I need anything to flash for booting stock ROM
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Give the detailed step-by-step instructions for flashing twrp with usb drivers and adb fastboot files

Another problem
I tried to flash a GSI rom and STOCK rom but appears an error: UPDATER PROCESS ENDED WITH SIGNAL 4

Pls for cc9e also twrp

Install method explained
Hello!
Since the install steps provided on OP maybe confusing I thought on sharing here the steps I've made in order to get TWRP working....let's call it a "noob friendly guide", ok?
Here he we go:
0 - Your bootloader must be unlocked. If it's not, then follow step 1 of the instructions provided HERE.
1 - Download both twrp-3.3.1-15-laurel_sprout-mauronofrio.img and twrp-3.3.1-15-laurel_sprout-mauronofrio-installer.zip files present on OP
2 - Download latest Magisk Installer, Magisk Uninstaller and Magisk Manager from HERE.
3 - Copy all of the above to your phone internal memory (since current TWRP doesn't allow sdcard nor USB OTG yet...)
4 - Connect the phone to your PC
5 - Reboot to bootloader
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
6 - Check your current active slot
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
7 - Flash TWRP image into the current inactive slot (we do this just to leave the current active slot with no changes...at least for now)
If your current active is slot b, then run:
Code:
fastboot --set-active=a
Or, if your current active is slot a, then run:
Code:
fastboot --set-active=b
And afterwards, run:
Code:
fastboot flash boot twrp-3.3.1-15-laurel_sprout-mauronofrio.img
(of course that img file must be on the same path where you have adb and fastboot...)​8 - Reboot to TWRP:
Code:
fastboot reboot
NOTE: Long press Vol+ button before hitting "ENTER" and leave it pressed until you see the Android One logo (just to force boot into recovery)​
Just a heads up:
Now we are on TWRP booted on the "previously inactive slot". The "previously active slot" continues unchanged. Nothing "bad" really happened until what we decide to do next. If we want, we can just make a TWRP backup of the current slot and nothing else. Afterwards, we could always reboot to bootloader, change to the "previously active slot" again and boot system. If we do this, we continue without TWRP and root but we would now have a TWRP backup of the system present on the "inactive slot". Anyway let's presume you really want to permanently install TWRP and ROOT your device....so let's continue.
9 - While on TWRP, install twrp-3.3.1-15-laurel_sprout-mauronofrio-installer.zip
Note that, by doing this, TWRP will be permanently installed into both slots. This means that, if someday, you want to revert to stock, you'll need to reflash stock boot.img on, at least, one of your slots.​10 - After installing TWRP zip, go to reboot menu, change to the active slot (the one you had on the beginning of these steps) and reboot to TWRP
11 - After TWRP reboots, install Magisk installer zip
12 - Finally, reboot to system
13 - Enjoy
Thank you @mauronofrio and Jyotiraditya Panda for your work on bringing TWRP to Mi A3 (laurel_sprout).
I just hope you're able to fix USB OTG and SDCard bugs and, of course, make this TWRP official.
Cheers!

rom.zip
where is rom.zip

I wonder if it can work on Mi CC 9e......

Crosstyan said:
I wonder if it can work on Mi CC 9e......
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This will not work on Mi CC 9e

Uninstall method explained (aka revert to stock)
Get boot.img, system.img and vendor.img from your stock ROM build type (EU or Global) and store them on the same folder you have adb and fastboot
Uninstall all Magisk Modules you have installed (do the same for Substratum themes, if any)
Reboot to TWRP
While on TWRP, Flash Magisk Uninstaller Zip
Reboot to bootloader
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
(just to make sure which slot is currently active)
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(from your stock ROM build type)
Code:
fastboot set_active [B]b[/B]
(or a, if you were on slot b)
Code:
fastboot erase boot
Code:
fastboot erase system
Code:
fastboot erase vendor
Code:
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
(from your stock ROM build type)
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
(from your stock ROM build type)
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(from your stock ROM build type)
Code:
fastboot reboot
By doing this your phone will now boot to the previously inactive slot, where an older system build is installed, with all your userdata preserved.
Now you just have to wait for the OTA to arrive and install it in order to have the latest stock Rom build installed without TWRP and Magisk.
NOTE:
This procedure is also intended for everyone that want to install latest stock OTA without losing userdata. The Magisk OTA Installation Tutorial could fail if you tampered with system or vendor partitions, that's why I've decided to share this procedure

There's a way to relock the bootloader???