Hi all
I acquired a Google pixel 3a.
I unlocked the bootloader, but can't root it with magisk manager.
So developer option enabled as well as debugging.
I downloaded the corresponding factory image to extract the boot.img
So I put it on my phone for the patch with magisk manager.
Then I transferred it to the platformtools folder of the SDK.
The pixel does not restart I have to flash the original boot.img.
PS: bootm.img and the file patched by magisk.
I did "./" because I'm on win 10
My build version QQ2A.200405.005
Thank you
Thread closed as duplicate of https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/help/root-pixel-3a-t4089837
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Hello,
Please don't hate me but I wanted to root my device so I can use google camera and I tried several methods but all failed after a certain point, one at Magisk (I didn't have the direct install option) and one at TWRP, when installing TWRP and Magisk (I always got unable to mount storage (and saw nothing from the internal storage).
I used these tutorials or variations from these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etg02nKy0oA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltSKUqP7yzk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRcYUMBgvaI
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/root-mi-a1-oreo-8-0-disabling-ota-magisk-t3728654
http://techboxlab.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-mi-a1/?i=1
I followed the tutorials and checked them again, did them twice but didn't manage to root the Mi A1, do you have a foolproof tutorial that will help me root my device after the oreo update?
I want to mention that I have the bootloader unlocked and USB debuging enabled and because I didn't manage to do it, I restored the stock firmware so I'm back to square 0.
Thanks for understanding.
Install Magisk Manager
Unlock bootloader using fastboot oem unlock command
Flash the patched boot.img file that you download from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962157660013069123
Boot back to OS, then run Magisk Manager and select Install -> Direct install.
goofball2k said:
Install Magisk Manager
Unlock bootloader using fastboot oem unlock command
Flash the patched boot.img file that you download from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962157660013069123
Boot back to OS, then run Magisk Manager and select Install -> Direct install.
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I tried but when booting back to the OS in Magisk I've got just these 2 options.
Link: https://goo.gl/2aB7tU
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75040045&postcount=1
Notes About Xiaomi Mi Devices:
Some Xiaomi Mi devices have bootloaders that require additional steps to unlock before you are able to flash custom images. This typically involves filling out an application to have your device unlocked.
You will need to follow the steps on Xiaomi's MIUI website in order to unlock your device.
Understand that unlocking your device will wipe all of your personal data, settings, and apps from its memory.
TWRP Install (Requires TWRP 2.8.4 or higher already installed):
Download the latest TWRP image file (.img) from the download link and boot TWRP. Go to install and find and select the Images... button. Browse to the image that you downloaded and select it. Choose recovery and swipe to flash.
Fastboot Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need the platform-tools from the Android SDK on your computer. Find the Android command line tools section on the page linked and install the SDK tools package. From the SDK Manager, download only the platform-tools to get adb and fastboot binaries.
Windows users will need proper drivers installed on their computer. You can try the simple FWUL adb/fastboot ISO or the Naked ADB drivers or the Universal ADB drivers if you don't already have a working driver installed
On your device, go into Settings -> About and find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable developer settings. Press back and go into Developer Options and enable USB debugging. From your computer, open a command prompt and type:
adb reboot bootloader
You should now be in fastboot mode.
Download the correct image file and copy the file into the same folder as your adb and fastboot binaries. Rename the image to twrp.img and type:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot reboot
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
dd Install Method (Requires Root):
Download the latest image file (.img) from the download link above. Place it in the root of your /sdcard folder and rename it to twrp.img. Run the following commands via adb shell or a terminal emulator app:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery
#Download
dl.twrp.me/mido/twrp-3.2.1-0-mido.img
All credit goes to TWRP Devoloper
I am just share the file
abed0203 said:
Notes About Xiaomi Mi Devices:
Some Xiaomi Mi devices have bootloaders that require additional steps to unlock before you are able to flash custom images. This typically involves filling out an application to have your device unlocked.
All credit goes to TWRP Devoloper
I am just share the file
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Thanks Thanks and once again, Thanks. It works fine with my RN 4 SD!
Please help me how to install twrp and root on redmi note 4x/mido miui 9.5.9.0...help me master...
ungah said:
Please help me how to install twrp and root on redmi note 4x/mido miui 9.5.9.0...help me master...
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...p-step-guide-to-flash-android-n-beta-t3551221
Is it Treble supported?
Rifat Rezwan said:
Is it Treble supported?
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I think this is a FAQ now. Official TWRP doesn't support Treble. There is a custom Treble version, which you can find a link to on the LOS 15.1 Treble threads.
You can also try OrangeFox TWRP, which supports Treble.
Hello, I'm on Android P Beta 2 and I tried to root my phone, I have flashed the correct boot image and magisk but it won't appear on my phone, does anyone have any suggestions?
Download the magisk apk then transfer the boot image to your device... Inside magisk patch the boot image, then transfer the patched boot image back to your computer... Next fastboot TWRC and flash the patched boot image, and magisk should be installed after boot, as well as have root access
That didn't work
Via Magisk Manager:
This method does not need root, and also does not require a custom recovery.
However, you MUST have a stock boot image dump beforehand, and you also have to be able to flash the patched boot image, either through fastboot mode
REQUIREMENTS -
1 - Setup adb and fastboot on your PC.
2- Stock boot image (boot.img) of your device (extract file from factory image android P)
3 - Last Magisk Manager (v 5.8.3)
4 - Active Internet connection
5 - Active mind and patience.
6 - Devices must is unlock bl.
This Boot-Image is for boot android P PPR1.180610.009:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=166pE9aMk-jqns3JM74enFhsaDY6-c3yJ
Magisk Manager
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Step 1: Patching the stock boot.img
1- Copy the stock boot.img of your device to your phone's internal storage.
2- Install the latest Magisk Manager
3- Launch Magisk Manager app
4- If prompted to install Magisk, select NO THANKS
5- If you're planning to flash the patched boot image,For normal users leave it as the default .img
6-Press Setting>Update Channel>Beta
7- Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file
Navigate to the location of the stock boot.img you copied earlier on, then Select it
8- Magisk Manager should begin downloading the magisk zip file used for patching
9- Once download is complete, MagiskManager will automatically patch the boot file and store it under SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
Step 2: Flashing the patched boot.img
1- Copy the patched_boot.img from your phone's internal storage to folder adb or platform-tools on PC (directory>SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img)
2- You could also use Fastboot to flash the patched_boot.img or boot.img (if you've renamed then the command must reflect the file name) as outlined below
How to Flash patched_boot.img using Fastboot
1- Setup adb and fastboot on your PC.
2- Unlock the phone's Bootloader (if its not unlocked)
3-Re-enable USB debugging on the phone
4- Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord
5- Boot into fastboot mode.
code
-adb reboot bootloader
6- Flash the patched_boot and reboot by typing in the commands below into adb CMD prompt window and hitting Enter after each line -
Quote:
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
fastboot reboot
-Verify root using Root Checker
Try at your own Risk
CREDITS
@topjohnwu (Magisk)
Sadly goes into a bootloop for me - no idea why though
This worked for me. I had magisk installed and took the pie update. No more root. D/l the factory image and extracted the boot image to the files folder...pissmeoff they changed the name of the icon... and magisk patched the image and saved it in its folder. Found the file, moved it to the laptop then flashed it.
reawo said:
Sadly goes into a bootloop for me - no idea why though
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I think you made a mistake.
I always did that method pre Pie and it always worked but now I end up in a bootloop and I did everything according to guide
reawo said:
I always did that method pre Pie and it always worked but now I end up in a bootloop and I did everything according to guide
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I think you use my file(boot.img) for patch_boot.img from magisk manager.
I think you must check your build number devices.
You must use file boot.img from your factory image for root.
9.0.0 (PPR1.180610.009, Aug 2018) >This is version for my devices
9.0.0 (PPR1.180610.011, Aug 2018, Telstra) >?
hey mate thanks for the input, I got a normal non testra (whatever that is) taimen - tried your boot.img and before that I tried the one from the factory image, both result in a boot loop.
I went through all stages of the Android p beta and in the end, to try solve this, I also non wipe flashed the factory image all to get the same result
could you sent me a drive Link to the patched version of yours or something?
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hey mate thanks for the input, I got a normal non testra (whatever that is) taimen - tried your boot.img and before that I tried the one from the factory image, both result in a boot loop.
I went through all stages of the Android p beta and in the end, to try solve this, I also non wipe flashed the factory image all to get the same result
could you sent me a drive Link to the patched version of yours or something?
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This is file patch_boot.img from my devices.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nVEpoGam-VY1YT3GBbG6HNfhnT2NqRin
newyesor said:
This is file patch_boot.img from my devices.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nVEpoGam-VY1YT3GBbG6HNfhnT2NqRin
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Also doesnt work, i thought so - didnt do anything different than when it worked - no idea why it doesn't though
Is there a way to see or read out any protocols regarding this?
I receive also a bootloop and I didnt make any mistake. I also used this method pre Pie, I read that alot of users have problems with rooting Pie atm, even with TWRP
reawo said:
Also doesnt work, i thought so - didnt do anything different than when it worked - no idea why it doesn't though
Is there a way to see or read out any protocols regarding this?
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You use adb last version for flash patch_boot.img ?
I think you should flash factory image new again and factory reset your devices.
You are use stock kernel or other kernel on your devices.
newyesor said:
You use adb last version for flash patch_boot.img ?
I think you should flash factory image new again and factory reset your devices.
You are use stock kernel or other kernel on your devices.
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I downloaded all the latest adb and fastboot. Never touched kernel or did custom recovery, always used the magisk method since i am on a pixel device. i also got the issue that my pc doesnt recognize my pixel from time to time, you think i should do a complete wipe?
I don't sure.
You are use platfrom-tool from sdk lastversion?(for flash via fastboot mode)
@reawo
I think you should flash factory image new again and factory reset your devices.
Step 1: Patching the stock boot.img
1- Copy the stock boot.img of your device to your phone's internal storage.
2- Install the latest Magisk Manager
3- Launch Magisk Manager app
4- If prompted to install Magisk, select NO THANKS
5- If you're planning to flash the patched boot image,For normal users leave it as the default .img
6-Press Setting>Update Channel>Beta ,and close this app.****
7- Open app again and Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file
Navigate to the location of the stock boot.img you copied earlier on, then Select it
8- Magisk Manager should begin downloading the magisk zip file used for patching (This process is not failed)***
9- Once download is complete, MagiskManager will automatically patch the boot file and store it under SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
Step 2: Flashing the patched boot.img
1- Copy the patched_boot.img from your phone's internal storage to folder adb or platform-tools on PC (directory>SDcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img)
2- You could also use Fastboot to flash the patched_boot.img or boot.img (if you've renamed then the command must reflect the file name) as outlined below
How to Flash patched_boot.img using Fastboot
1- Setup adb and fastboot on your PC.
2- Unlock the phone's Bootloader (if its not unlocked)
3-Re-enable USB debugging on the phone
4- Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord
5- Boot into fastboot mode.
code
-adb reboot bootloader
6- Flash the patched_boot and reboot by typing in the commands below into adb CMD prompt window and hitting Enter after each line -
Quote:
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
fastboot reboot
-Verify root using Root Checker
Try at your own Risk
Will work on the verizon variant (bootloader locked)?
sabi95190 said:
Will work on the verizon variant (bootloader locked)?
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Nope. If it were that easy for bootloader locked Verizon phones, it would have been done months ago.
What happens if you lock the bootloader after all of this?
DarkSilentSC said:
What happens if you lock the bootloader after all of this?
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You'll wipe the phone, lose root, and be stock.
DarkSilentSC said:
What happens if you lock the bootloader after all of this?
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When still rooted and modified? You might very well brick it. Relocking while modified is borderline insanity.
TonikJDK said:
When still rooted and modified? You might very well brick it. Relocking while modified is borderline insanity.
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"Borderline"???? More like certifiably insane! ?
I'm using android Pie(stock rom) on mi a1. I want to flash Lineageos for microG. On TWRP Recovery website, it says this device(mi a1-tissot) uses dm-verity and in order to bypass dm-verity's boot prevention, you will have to install a kernel that has dm-verity disabled in fastboot.
I'm completely new in the realm of flashing custom roms. And no website and youtube video talks about dm-verity in a clear manner:crying:. So what steps exactly should I follow to install Lineageos for microG?
Also, my phone(data) is encrypted. And I can't find a way to decrypt it. Will it affect flashing TWRP Recovery or Lineageos?
wHY did not anybody answer guys?
Here are the steps to install TWRP and maybe a custom ROM:
1.Make sure to have USB Debugging activated
2.Put the Mi A1 in Fastboot Mode(Volume Down+Power)
3.Connect your phone to your PC
4.Make sure to have downloaded platform-tools
5.Download the .img TWRP file and copy it in the platform-tools folder
6.Hold Shift and right Click in the platform-tools folder,and click onpen a PowerShell window here
7.Type fastboot devices or .\fastboot devices(for me the second worked)
8.Now write fastboot boot twrp.xx.xx.xx.img(here Goes the name of your .img TWRP file)
9.After 15 seconds,you will probably see a warning that asks You to swipe to allow modifications.Don't swipe.Press on:Keep read only.
10.From this point,You can install every custom ROM,You can install Magisk.
Hope this helped You out!
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Here are the steps to install TWRP and maybe a custom ROM:
1.Make sure to have USB Debugging activated
2.Put the Mi A1 in Fastboot Mode(Volume Down+Power)
3.Connect your phone to your PC
4.Make sure to have downloaded platform-tools
5.Download the .img TWRP file and copy it in the platform-tools folder
6.Hold Shift and right Click in the platform-tools folder,and click onpen a PowerShell window here
7.Type fastboot devices or .\fastboot devices(for me the second worked)
8.Now write fastboot boot twrp.xx.xx.xx.img(here Goes the name of your .img TWRP file)
9.After 15 seconds,you will probably see a warning that asks You to swipe to allow modifications.Don't swipe.Press on:Keep read only.
10.From this point,You can install every custom ROM,You can install Magisk.
Hope this helped You out!
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I found this thread by doing something wrong that you mentioned. I didn't swipe to allow modifications and now the TWRP can't flash anything. Tried every remedy I can find but nothing. It can wipe system though, but not restore it so now I'm stuck in bootloops. Damn, idk what to do.
Dear Zentom,for me,that method worked.But,I can help you get out of that situation
1.Make sure to have your bootloader unlocked
2.Download the stock ROM for Mi A1
3.Boot into Fastboot Mode
4.Extract the stock ROM archive
5.Copy all the extracted files into the platform-tools folder
6.Find a .bat file names "flash-all"
7.Open it
8.After 15 minutes or so,your phone will boot.
Hope I helped you!
TheAlmigthyOne said:
Dear Zentom,for me,that method worked.But,I can help you get out of that situation
1.Make sure to have your bootloader unlocked
2.Download the stock ROM for Mi A1
3.Boot into Fastboot Mode
4.Extract the stock ROM archive
5.Copy all the extracted files into the platform-tools folder
6.Find a .bat file names "flash-all"
7.Open it
8.After 15 minutes or so,your phone will boot.
Hope I helped you!
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Thanks, but I flashed the stock rom from twrp anyway. Though I had to flash the October 2019 ROM. Do you know anywhere where one can get an updated one?
If You want the latest stock ROM,this is:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yVWv4hiTSk-3zai-4u2c2OcLpRdFL_J6/view