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[GUIDE][KENZO/KATE] Install LineageOS with locked bootloader

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Hello guys,
This is my first guide and it is focused on people who just bought their Redmi Note 3 (KENZO/KATE) and having problems with officially unlocking their bootloader. (stuck @ 50% like me)
If you don't want to wait on stock MiUi until you can officially unlock your bootloader (because you need to wait additional ~2 weeks after you received permission from Xiaomi until their servers updated) or you want that extra security layer with locked bootloader this guide is made for you!
Since official LineageOS 14.1 just released, i thought some of you guys are interested in this awesome, easy and safe method.
To save you time searching hours and hours through this forum i made this quick summery.
Downloads :
MiUi 8 Global Developer ROM 6.11.3: KENZO or KATE
ZCX TWRP (direct downloadlink: click here)
Mi Flash 6.8.30
Latest firmware (choose correct device)
[ROM][OFFICIAL][7.1.1][kenzo] LineageOS 14.1 by The_strix
Open GApps - ARM64 - Android 7.1
Instructions : (follow them carefully!)
Extract MiUi 8 Global Developer ROM and replace recovery.img (in images folder) with ZCX TWRP's recovery.img
Flash using Mi Flash (in EDL mode) and check clean_all
After finished flashing process unplug and press [volume up]+[power] until Mi logo shows up then release buttons and it boots to TWRP (change TWRP language from chinese to english: click here)
Reboot to system (if you get prompt: "Disable stock recovery replace now" > just swipe to allow disable)
Boot to MIUI and complete initial setup (important step - don't skip! first boot will take around 10 minutes)
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Shutdown device and boot to TWRP again
(optinal) Backup every partition and safe this backup on an external device
Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache > Swipe to Wipe
Flash Latest firmware, LineageOS 14.1 and GApps (ARM64, Android 7.1)
Reboot to system and you're DONE!!
updated method (works with newest MIUI version) :
There is a new updated method by kuan improved by @N.G. and @razr_96. Thanks for mentioning.
Advantages:
no need to download full MIUI fastboot rom
much faster method, only takes seconds to flash (instead of 4 minutes and you don't have to complete initial MIUI setup which also takes around 5 minutes)
this method is better if you want to stay on MIUI and just want to root
you can stay on your current MIUI version (even 7.1.19 which is currently the latest) and don't have to wipe your data
Disadvantages:
this doesn't clean everything, i would recommend to clean everything if you want to install a custom rom
you have to download a file i can not verify
Instructions : (follow them carefully!)
(optinal) Backup your current MIUI data (Settings > Additional settings > Backup & reset > Local backups > Back up) and copy it to an external media
Download and extract: Kenzo or Kate
(optinal) Replace included ZCX TWRP recovery.img (in images folder) with your preferred TWRP recovery.img
Flash using Mi Flash 20160401 (in EDL mode) and check flash all except data and storage (not clean_all like in the method mentioned above)
BE AWARE: This MiFlash version is different to the MiFlash version mentioned above! This version does only support 64 bit systems and you need atleast Windows 7!
After finished flashing process unplug and press [volume up]+[power] until Mi logo shows up then release buttons and it boots to TWRP (change TWRP language from chinese to english: click here)
Reboot to system
Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCONN1_IPuU
Troubleshooting :
[APP][ROOT][7.1.1]QuickSettings Flashlight fix for all nougat roms
If something goes wrong, start over again and follow my guide step by step.
This guide only works with MiUi 8 Global Developer ROM 6.11.3 or lower.
Put MIUI 8 Global Developer ROM in "C:\ROM" - MiFlash tends to have problems if there are any spaces in folder names.
If you flashed something wrong and have no simcard signal anymore or no IMEI look here for help: EFS Recovery Guide
If you didn't remove your passcode before you did a backuprestore using TWRP:
TWRP > Advanced > Filemanager > /data/system > delete locksettings.db
Issues with locked bootloader :
none
(advanced technique) Higher security with locked bootloader:
Thanks @LeoYL !
A little addition: If you want a even higher level of security, which is nobody except you can flash packages in recovery, you can create a recovery with limited functions and forced signature verification, with your own keys embedded in that recovery.
This is just like the original status of nearly all Android devices when they are shipped: only signed OTA update packages can be applied via recovery. Normally, the packages are signed by OEMs; however, you can become the "OEM" by creating your own private key, which is used during package signing.
Just follow these guides to create a recovery with your own keys. I use CM 13.0 recovery, since it only has basic recovery features, including installing a ZIP file, factory reset, and it has mandatory ZIP signature verification.
http://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/31765.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62796459&postcount=2
The reason why I don't use TWRP is that it allows update packages with any signature. Although you can enforce signature verification, it can also be switched off in TWRP settings.
Now you get a recovery which only accepts ZIP packages that are signed with your own private key. The only downside is you need to sign every package you want to flash each time. But this also means that if a stranger picks your lost phone up, they can't tamper your phone's OS. If the "reset protection" feature works with locked bootloader on our Redmi Note 3, the only distance between our phones' security and Google devices' is edl mode and encryption.
Wanna try other custom roms?
Just follow this guide and you can flash every other nougat customrom as well like:
[ROM]AOSIP 5.5 for Redmi Note 3(Kenzo)[OFFICIAL BUILDS]
[ROM][Nightlies][android-7.1.1_r6]ResurrectionRemix 5.8.0[OFFICIAL][VoLTE]
[ROM][OFFICIAL][Weekly][7.1.1_R13][Slim 7 For Kenzo]
[ROM] ► [7.1.1 ► N4F26M] ► [OTA][OMS][Goodix] ► Nitrogen OS
credits :
@The_strix: For his development work
@Psy_man: For extracting nougat firmware
@kuan: For creating this method (french forum)
@Tobsucht TM: For answering my questions
If this guide was helpful to you, don't forget to press the Thanks! button :good:
Enjoy your new custom rom!
khajiit

This method also works with Kenzo, obviously using the Kenzo miui rom and firmware instead.

razr96 said:
This method also works with Kenzo, obviously using the Kenzo miui rom instead as well as not flashing the kate firmware.
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That's right! Thanks for pointing it out.

Redmi Note 3 SE _ Kate
Thanks bro worked on my Kate :good:

How to successfully unlock bootloader(official way) worked for me
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/successfully-officially-unlocked-redmi-t3543150
Just use that Miflash : rootjunkysdl.com/files/Redmi%20Note%203%20Pro%20Kenzo/Firmware%20Unbrick/MiFlash.zip
Because that one in thread not working properly.

armo1111 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/successfully-officially-unlocked-redmi-t3543150
Just use that Miflash : rootjunkysdl.com/files/Redmi%20Note%203%20Pro%20Kenzo/Firmware%20Unbrick/MiFlash.zip
Because that one in thread not working properly.
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The guide you linked is not working for me, thats why i made this guide which works 100%.

I tried this with the Global developer ROM for my kenzo.
When I try to get into TWRP, the Mi logo flashes but nothing else happens.
When I let the MIUI ROM start up and try to get into the recovery again,
it only shows me to connect my device to the Mi PC Manager.
What am I doing wrong?

blitzpeace said:
I tried this with the Global developer ROM for my kenzo.
When I try to get into TWRP, the Mi logo flashes but nothing else happens.
When I let the MIUI ROM start up and try to get into the recovery again,
it only shows me to connect my device to the Mi PC Manager.
What am I doing wrong?
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Did you follow my instructions correctly?
- replaced recovery.img with ZCX TWRP recovery.img - check?
- EDL mode - check?
- remove usb cable after flash and press volume up+power button until mi logo shows up and then release buttons - check?
- are you sure you have kenzo version? did you download rom for kenzo? - check?
!! caution: the rom linked in this guide is only for kate version!!

thank you ! I've been trying the official route for 6 weeks, getting absolutely nowhere (even though I finally do have unlock permission).
this method worked like a charm, finally I'm off MIUI and running LineageOS

khajiit said:
Did you follow my instructions correctly?
- replaced recovery.img with ZCX TWRP recovery.img - check?
- EDL mode - check?
- remove usb cable after flash and press volume up+power button until mi logo shows up and then release buttons - check?
- are you sure you have kenzo version? did you download rom for kenzo? - check?
!! caution: the rom linked in this guide is only for kate version!!
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1. I guess, do I have to replace only the recovery.img or more? If only recovery.img, then yes!
2. Yes, otherwise MiFlash would give me an error instead of flashing the ROM
3. Yes, but it appears only for an blink of an eye and then disappears again, the phone screen then stays dark
4. Yes, the newest one. Maybe that's the problem?

blitzpeace said:
4. Yes, the newest one. Maybe that's the problem?
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Yes, that's the problem! This method only works until version 6.11.3.
You have to flash 6.11.3 (or earlier) to get TWRP and then you can flash what you want.
Good luck!

Excellent :good:
To boot into EDL
If you are lost with chinese language in TWRP, look at the first screenshot
And for Gapps take 64bits

Hi, I just got this ROM but when I plug the device in my computer it keeps connecting/disconnecting rapidly. Did I do something wrong?

Very helpful, but i would like to suggest people to use miunlocktool from windows 7-32 bit operating system. Miunlocktool perfectly works in windows 7 & don't stuck at 50%. Before unlock process, just "add oem unlocking device" from MIUI developer setting then start unlocking process..... Its really works for me & also others who followed these steps.

Skex506 said:
Hi, I just got this ROM but when I plug the device in my computer it keeps connecting/disconnecting rapidly. Did I do something wrong?
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Yes, you did something wrong
Are you sure you have a "KATE" device not "KENZO"?
Follow my guide carefully and try again. It works 100%!
Rifatspir said:
Very helpful, but i would like to suggest people to use miunlocktool from windows 7-32 bit operating system. Miunlocktool perfectly works in windows 7 & don't stuck at 50%. Before unlock process, just "add oem unlocking device" from MIUI developer setting then start unlocking process..... Its really works for me & also others who followed these steps.
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You don't think i've/we've tried everything? Official unlock works for you? Great! But it doesn't work for everyone... trust me.
Can we please stop to suggest to unlock officially with different guides? This guide is for people who don't want to or can't unlock officially.

khajiit said:
You don't think i've/we've tried everything? Official unlock works for you? Great! But it doesn't work for everyone... trust me.
Can we please stop to suggest to unlock officially with different guides? This guide is for people who don't want to or can't unlock officially.
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I also said that million times to other people who suggest me different types of official method. When i success after trying couple of methods then i realized it is possible to unlock kate. I'm not saying that your post is not helpful, i saw many post like that, mostly in whirlpool forum. BTW, good luck with your tips :good:

Sure it is possible to unlock Kate officially but you have to wait for Xiaomi to get permission and wait for their servers to syncronize.
You have to wait up to 1 month (depending on your location and other things) until their servers confirms that you have permission to unlock (unable to verify thing). All these guides outside are working but it's a matter of time until they start working. That's why they didn't work for you in first place. :good:

hi @khajiit
They say not enough storage when I want to flash it. Could you please help me with this?
Spoiler: not enough

actuallyaka said:
hi @khajiit
They say not enough storage when I want to flash it. Could you please help me with this?
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You are using a really old MiFlash version, try updating to the version mentioned in this guide.
And rename your folder "Redmi note 3 pro" to "Redmi.note.3.pro" or "Redmi_note_3_pro".
MiFlash tends to have problem with spaces.

khajiit said:
You are using a really old MiFlash version, try updating to the version mentioned in this guide.
And rename your folder "Redmi note 3 pro" to "Redmi.note.3.pro" or "Redmi_note_3_pro".
MiFlash tends to have problem with spaces.
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Thank you khajiit..
it works know with using 2016 version..

[ROMs][TREBLE] OpenKirin AOSP Collection

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Welcome to Team OpenKirin AOSP Project. Our goal is to provide
a overall stable AOSP experience across all Huawei/Honor phones
utilizing a Kirin SoC and EMUI 8.0 - either updated or shipped.
So far most of the bugs have been fixed and the ROMs are fully usable
as daily driver - and fully Kirin optimized.
This is the device support section for: Huawei P10.
Any bugs found on this device(s) can be reported here, please include proper logs if you encounter any issues.
We support 3 ROMs in total as of now - LineageOS (Unofficial), ResurrectionRemix OS (Official from Beta 2+), OmniRom
You can find all needed guides/roms on our official website: https://openkirin.net
Requirements: basically full stock EMUI 8.0, with stock recovery/ramdisk
Support: Telegram - https://t.me/joinchat/EeDpi02ekfeJSBeaV4eqOw
XDA:DevDB Information
OpenKirin Treble ROMs, ROM for the Huawei P10
Contributors
OldDroid, XePeleato, surdu_petru
ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: EMUI 8.0
Based On: LineageOS, ResurrectionRemix OS, OmniRom
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2018-08-13
Last Updated 2018-08-27

do you know anyway in which i could unlock my bootloader?

JohnnyMwanza said:
do you know anyway in which i could unlock my bootloader?
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DC Unlocker is the only way to go as Huawei stopped releasing bootloader unlock codes since July 22, 2018.

I installed the Resurrection Remix and Lineage rom on my P10+ (VKY L29) device and both got me the same problem:
When i boot (the boot is successful), Google starts the first configuration. It asks me the language and the visual properties and then i press "next". The screen remains on "Just a second..." for about forever.
I tried format data before and after, tried to install several Treble roms... Everything took me to the same problem.
I tried also to re-install Gapps, but this took me to another problem: the Google First Configuration is totally black.
What should i do?

McEyes said:
I installed the Resurrection Remix and Lineage rom on my P10+ (VKY L29) device and both got me the same problem:
When i boot (the boot is successful), Google starts the first configuration. It asks me the language and the visual properties and then i press "next". The screen remains on "Just a second..." for about forever.
I tried format data before and after, tried to install several Treble roms... Everything took me to the same problem.
I tried also to re-install Gapps, but this took me to another problem: the Google First Configuration is totally black.
What should i do?
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Its a know glitch, just reboot and try again.

netmaniack said:
Its a know glitch, just reboot and try again.
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I tried rebooting about 10 times and he always did the same.
Fortunately I figured out how to resolve this hell:
The Google first configuration setup checks the integrity of the ramdisk Partition. I had a custom recovery so obviously the check was not satisfied.
The solution is to flash the stock recovery ramdisk partition (in my case i download The Official update of Huawei p10 Plus and extracted only the ramdisk image).
When i finished the configuration I completed every setup and then I reinstalled the custom recovery again.

McEyes said:
Fortunately I figured out how to resolve this hell:
The Google first configuration setup checks the integrity of the ramdisk Partition. I had a custom recovery so obviously the check was not satisfied.
The solution is to flash the stock recovery ramdisk partition (in my case i download The Official update of Huawei p10 Plus and extracted only the ramdisk image).
When i finished the configuration I completed every setup and then I reinstalled the custom recovery again.
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If you have properly read the instructions in OpenKirin website, it was clearly stated there that all these ROMs must be installed wirh stock recovery to avoid other issues.

ej8989 said:
If you have properly read the instructions in OpenKirin website, it was clearly stated there that all these ROMs must be installed wirh stock recovery to avoid other issues.
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True, I've read the disclaimer, but if someone, like me, used to install ROMs with the same warning without any problem (like an AOSP rom on my previous phone, which I installed having the TWRP), maybe he/she would think that there is not so much to worry about.
However, I noticed that there isn't a real "guide" on internet about a workaround of the "Just a sec" problem, so I wrote that message also for who needs a help and does not know about the partition check.

I found a bug on the "display" menu.
When i select a theme (light, dark, or the black switch), the system theme doesn't change at all. Tried to reboot, clear cache and data of SystemUI, nothing changed.
I bypassed this theme issue with Substratum. Didn't get any bug/problem with Substratum.
Device: P10 plus VKY-L29
Rom: Resurrection Remix 6.1.0 - Oreo - 2018.08.18

McEyes said:
I found a bug on the "display" menu.
When i select a theme (light, dark, or the black switch), the system theme doesn't change at all. Tried to reboot, clear cache and data of SystemUI, nothing changed.
I bypassed this theme issue with Substratum. Didn't get any bug/problem with Substratum.
Device: P10 plus VKY-L29
Rom: Resurrection Remix 6.1.0 - Oreo - 2018.08.18
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for me working normal
how to root ? can i flash normal magisk or need special for huawei device?

doktor29 said:
for me working normal
how to root ? can i flash normal magisk or need special for huawei device?
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If you use a normal Huawei EMUI system, there is a special treatment which use a special SuperSu zip file.
Also, you can use a Magisk version, always optimized for Huawei. I found the zip variant in a thread in the P10+ section.
If you have the Treble ROM, which is the main topic of the thread, I did this:
Ensured that there were no setups to do;
Re-flashed TWRP;
Installed the normal Magisk zip from TWRP.
Because is not a EMUI system anymore, you can easily install every mod or patch you wish.
Personal note: I tried install SuperSu with the zip, but the app said "binary occupied". Since it did like that before, with the EMUI system, I gave up and I installed Magisk.
Now it works like a charm.

McEyes said:
If you use a normal Huawei EMUI system, there is a special treatment which use a special SuperSu zip file.
Also, you can use a Magisk version, always optimized for Huawei. I found the zip variant in a thread in the P10+ section.
If you have the Treble ROM, which is the main topic of the thread, I did this:
Ensured that there were no setups to do;
Re-flashed TWRP;
Installed the normal Magisk zip from TWRP.
Because is not a EMUI system anymore, you can easily install every mod or patch you wish.
Personal note: I tried install SuperSu with the zip, but the app said "binary occupied". Since it did like that before, with the EMUI system, I gave up and I installed Magisk.
Now it works like a charm.
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can you link magisk version?
i try many official but i get info "unable to detect boot image"

doktor29 said:
can you link magisk version?
i try many official but i get info "unable to detect boot image"
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This is the thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/development/magisk-p10-p10plus-t3752482
It says is good even for P10.
you must flash it with TWRP

McEyes said:
This is the thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/development/magisk-p10-p10plus-t3752482
It says is good even for P10.
you must flash it with TWRP
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what version of recovery You use ? because still wont work, i have 3.1.1 for oreo
you have dencrypted or encrypted data ? i try to decrypt but still in recovery i dont see anything in data partition

Don't use twrp with openkirin rom's. Join the telegram openkirin group and u will get there all the help u need. U need magisk 16.7 or newer. I don't understand why people still use twrp when is stated so many times that using twrp with openkirin rom's usually leed's to bootlop.

any chance to get rid of this annoying notification of SDCARD after reboot ?
rom ressurection remix
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antiratar said:
Don't use twrp with openkirin rom's. Join the telegram openkirin group and u will get there all the help u need. U need magisk 16.7 or newer. I don't understand why people still use twrp when is stated so many times that using twrp with openkirin rom's usually leed's to bootlop.
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so how i can flash magisk without twrp ?
for me it works only data partition is not vivible due to encryption

can someone test fingerprint after reboot ?
i have strange issue, after reboot my fingerprint is not recognized anymore :/
if i add new one is ok till next reboot, then again my FP is not recognizing.
and no i dont mean it wont work berofre i put PIN/Passoword after reboot it wont work at all after reboot till i add next one :/
it happen in RR and Carbon, other roms i dont test

doktor29 said:
can someone test fingerprint after reboot ?
i have strange issue, after reboot my fingerprint is not recognized anymore :/
if i add new one is ok till next reboot, then again my FP is not recognizing.
and no i dont mean it wont work berofre i put PIN/Passoword after reboot it wont work at all after reboot till i add next one :/
it happen in RR and Carbon, other roms i dont test
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Are you on stock kernel? Does this happen ALL the time or just random?
doktor29 said:
so how i can flash magisk without twrp ?
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Instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...agisk-root-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280
You only need to use fastboot.

ej8989 said:
Are you on stock kernel? Does this happen ALL the time or just random?
Instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...agisk-root-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280
You only need to use fastboot.
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it happen to me every reboot :/
i have only magisk with stock recovery, from instruction above

doktor29 said:
what version of recovery You use ? because still wont work, i have 3.1.1 for oreo
you have dencrypted or encrypted data ? i try to decrypt but still in recovery i dont see anything in data partition
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I use the FromFutureRom version that is in the thread I linked before. I think is made especially for Huawei P10/P10+
My data partition is still encrypted.
In order to decrypt data you should format the so called "user data", which is the combination of /data and /sdcard. Don't have to say that you will lose everything on your internal archive, so be sure to backup everything. The external SD card will NOT be affected.
In the TWRP you can to this on the menu "format" -> "format data" -> write "yes" and format everything.
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antiratar said:
Don't use twrp with openkirin rom's. Join the telegram openkirin group and u will get there all the help u need. U need magisk 16.7 or newer. I don't understand why people still use twrp when is stated so many times that using twrp with openkirin rom's usually leed's to bootlop.
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You are absolutely right, but I said that you can install TWRP or any custom rom AFTER the Treble Rom installation. I am now on Resurrection Remix Treble rom, with a TWRP recovery installed after the rom flash and everything is fine since the first boot.

[ROM-sGSI] [ZUI 10.0]/[ZUI 5.0] From Z5 FOR Z2 Plus [Oreo]

What is this?
- sGSI of ZUI 10.0/ 5.0 from Lenovo Z5pro/Z5, based on Android 8.1.0, June 1,2018 security patch.
Since this was requested in some comments, I flashed it and found working for our device flawlessly, with some bugs.
Features?
-All features of ZUI 4 + Soft Charge, gestures, multi space ( dual apps ) etc. Split Screen is also available.
How to flash?
ZUI 10 :
1. Download the flashable zip from the links.
2. Boot to twrp, and wipe dalvik, cache, data, system and vendor.
3. Flash the zip.
4. Reboot.
ZUI 5:
Method 1 : (Recommended)
- 1. Download any treble based 8.1.x rom and ZUI5.0-sGSI.zip (link below).
[Please use MIUI 10 8.11.1 by Narshi Shukla as base ROM, as it seems it's Vendor is most compatible.]
2. Extract the zip in your storage. You will get three files ( two flashable zips and one folder "sGSI.....". [Folder name might differ, there will be only one folder, so no worries])
3. Boot into recovery and take a backup.
4. Clean flash treble based Oreo ROM that you downloaded.
5. From your twrp, use file manager to move " sGSI...." folder to backup folder of Twrp.
6. Mount system and vendor and wipe cache/delvik, data and system.
( Don't wipe firmware and Vendor )
7. Goto restore in your twrp and restore the system from "sGSI....." folder.
8. Flash the remaining two zips.
9. Flash magisk if needed.
10. Wipe cache/delvik and reboot. Done.
Method 2 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78389810&postcount=320
(You need treble based twrp, search if you don't already have).
After following all these steps, if your phone is stuck in Lenovo powered by android screen for long, then force reboot the phone and it will boot up to system.
What works?
-Here:
Call,SMS, VOLTE, Data, play store, Utouch, Fingerprint , Navigation, Double touch to wake, GCAM, Face Unlock, Hotspot, Banking apps, nearly everything.
What doesn't work?
- ROM specific. Bugs depend upon the treble ROM that you used as base. In some ROM, system sounds does not work. In MiUI 10, video recording might not work. Game Mode has some issues with global apps.
*FOR VIDEO RECORDING - see this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78219358&postcount=93 ****
*Update GPU drivers for VULKAN support. Link in the links section.***
Performance?
- Better than ZUI 4, smooth as butter, no stutter playing games like PUBG, notifications on time, decent SOT.
Can it be used as daily driver?
- Yes, if you can live with some Chinese texts in certain apps.
Any other thing?
- Because the ROM is ported from Z5 which has a notch, total area of the notification bar cannot be used. To see things like real time network speed and battery "percentage" you have to pull down the notification bar.
What should I do first after booting the device?
- Install play store from App center. Install magisk to remove bloat wares. Install any music app, since there is none. This will make the system optimal for us.
Also, Turn "True Full Screen Mode" ON in display settings for full screen in Apps.
Install Magisk and download and install "SafteyPatch V2" within Magisk to pass safetynet and hide banking apps in magisk hide to use them.
Open security app and give all important permissions to the apps you use, including system apps. Also include them in autorun/whitelist section.
Links?
-Here
ZUI 10
https://drive.google.com/open?id=17lyWnAl0Kjkv5S89wdtw7HglF2072zP5
ZUI 5
Mega link :
https://mega.nz/#!FyxSiI7Y!iZmmVufR6pipX3mwv_-I3HqI714YAMJN1a2zIysinmc
Gdrive link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F_Ou6x2bj26hhdffw45uo4r9qlJuaDb5
MiUi 10 8.11.1 Narshi Shukla - Full Rom
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536996684
MIUI 10 8.11.1 Narshi Shukla - Vendor for twrp recovery: @(THIS VENDOR isnt compatible with all roms, if facing random reboots, use the complete MIUI 10 ROM for the Gsi)
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/15QHEUfLMagMV9jZTmlUHa4hkhkNTF-RC
Working GCAM link :
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_6.1.021_FINAL_V1a_A8.1+.apk
VULKAN enabled open GL 3.2 driver link :
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=11_atz5CDK9bHG4K_ME2LSRFFnxxKqWw2
Credits:
Not my work, I am just sharing it since I found it working.
All credits goes to this Xiaomi thread and bugrevealingbme.
https://*************/threads/zui-5-0-a-only-treble-rom.226/
******************************** FLASHING ISSUE ******************
While flashing this ROM, try to follow the guide above as strictly as possible. Use the ROM that is recommended.
If you are facing bootloop, download the vendor that is provided and restore it in twrp and then flash patch 1 and 2.
Also remember, during each and every step, your TWRP should have system and Vendor mounted. Check after every step.
Your phone might reboot once or twice during first boot, which is not an issue.
How to know if you flashed it correctly?
-If your phone boots into the system with "Lenovo bootanimation" , you flashed it correctly.
If your phone is stuck in "Lenovo - powered by android" splash image for more than 5 minutes, you got something wrong.
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Screenshots attached :

what about gcam nd notification bug? and one more doubt, can we flash it over treble pie ROM?

I have one question. If i install a sgsi rom can i back to trenle, non-treble rom just with a simple flash method?

muujeeb said:
what about gcam nd notification bug? and one more doubt, can we flash it over treble pie ROM?
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gcamera is working on redmi note 5 pro. should work also here.

muujeeb said:
what about gcam nd notification bug? and one more doubt, can we flash it over treble pie ROM?
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GCAM is working.
Notification bug is not there. Only sometimes, it seems that we get late notification.
You have to flash it over Oreo because the GSI is Oreo based. Flashing over pie should work as well, since treble ROM is required. Take a backup of your system so you can restore easily, if you face any issue.

nonamesry said:
I have one question. If i install a sgsi rom can i back to trenle, non-treble rom just with a simple flash method?
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Yes, you can get back to the ROM you want with simple flash, no problem.

Custom kernel flashable?

ashwinonm said:
Custom kernel flashable?
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Haven't tested, but should be flashable.
Edit : Custom kernel might brick the device. Will test and update.
Donot flash custom kernel, it causes self restart of device.
Note: Moxie kernels can be flashed, you should flash patch2 after flashing kernels. But, MIUI 10 comes with moxie R5.1 so no use flashing Moxie again.

link not working

Wow it's so beautiful!

I used Arrow OS 8.1 but it got stuck in bootloop and does'nt boot at all.. I followed all the steps accordingly but it did not boot up even after i kept my phone overnight to let it boot. I don't know where i did wrong.

muujeeb said:
I used Arrow OS 8.1 but it got stuck in bootloop and does'nt boot at all.. I followed all the steps accordingly but it did not boot up even after i kept my phone overnight to let it boot. I don't know where i did wrong.
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Use MIUI 10 port of Narshi Shukla latest build. It works.
May be Arrow OS cannot be used.
You can also try using Vendor of MIUI 10 once. Restore this vendor and the system image of ZUI.
Here is the vendor:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/15QHEUfLMagMV9jZTmlUHa4hkhkNTF-RC?usp=drive_open

kany1 said:
link not working
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Link is working fine.

jebish7 said:
Link is working fine.
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yes it is working with mega app

I used crdroid 8.1 and got stuck in bootloop. then I try restored the vendor but could not flash the patch 2
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ok i try to flash it again and boot successflly

marclevine said:
I used crdroid 8.1 and got stuck in bootloop. then I try restored the vendor but could not flash the patch 2
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I think only MIUI 10 rom works flawlessly for this GSI. I will update the main page details and ask to use MIUI 10 only.
You couldnot flash patch 2 because it requires vendor, and may be your vendor is now messed up.
So use MIUI 10 port, it works without any issue.

marclevine said:
I used crdroid 8.1 and got stuck in bootloop. then I try restored the vendor but could not flash the patch 2
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ok i try to flash it again and boot successflly
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Glad To hear.

So in whatever rom I am in Oreo , I can use that firmware if I use vendor only from your backup? And shouldn't wipe it?

ashwinonm said:
So in whatever rom I am in Oreo , I can use that firmware if I use vendor only from your backup? And shouldn't wipe it?
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Well, that's how some people got this working, so yes, it's working that way as well. ( Your ROM should be treble based though )
I will attach the "Vendor" file in the main post as well, so other members can use it too.

custom kernel possible,mine running in moxie

[MiUI Notch Notification Mod] for beta or global version

Requirements
We are updating MiUI Notch Notification Mod every week for MiUI dev and stable firmwares. In order to install this mod, you need to match the following requirements:
Xiaomi Android smartphone or tablet
v10 ROM
Unlocked Bootloader (for TWRP)
TWRP custom recovery
How-To
Click the download-button and select your Xiaomi rom version from the list to get the MiUI Notch Notification Mod for your correct MiUI ROM version. You can choose from two different packages, which will let you either Install or Uninstall the mod.
Download the ZIP File
Download link for all version
https://mi-globe.com/mod-download/?modtype=notchnot&id=13&codename=platina&phone=Mi+8+Lite
Copy the File to your phone/tablet
Reboot to TWRP Recovery
Select ‘Install ZIP from /sdcard’
Select the ZIP File
Install and Reboot

I'm in global 10.3.1.0, which version do I use?

renan1217 said:
I'm in global 10.3.1.0, which version do I use?
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First backup your data after backup flashing last version

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zanini.andrea.notchtest
use this. no need to wait.

Bootloop?
My phone doesn‘t boot anymore. It is trying to but after a while seeing the bootanimation it restarts into twrp... I didn‘t backup my system. Is everything away now? Also tried installing the disable zip. Problem still there. I think I need to install the rom again with MiFlash

[SHARED][ROM] oneOS

Used MIUI Based for Pocophone F2 Pro, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro
First version for Mi 8, Mi 8 Lite, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Pro
Before starting you will need to have the bootloader unlocked and have a custom Recovery (Keep in mind that the instructions in the previous links are generic, your device may require additional steps, check the forums of / XDA Developers in the section of your device for alternative instructions)
The OneOS team is not responsible for any lost data or damage caused to your device, all roms before being published are rigorously tested. Please read the instructions provided carefully
The steps to install are very simple, if you follow them to the letter, no problem will arise.
Download OneOS for your device
Make a backup of all your data, synchronize a copy of Xiaomi Cloud and Google, make a backup of WhatsApp, and all your photos and files in the internal memory
Reboot the device in Recovery
Go to the Wipe tab and perform a "factory format" which forces you to write "yes" on the screen
Reboot back into recovery
Transfer the previously downloaded OneOS file to internal memory
Go to the "install" tab
Select the OneOS file
Once installed, reboot (boot may take 10 to 15 minutes)
Update to new version of OneOS:
Unless otherwise indicated, it will not require any wipe
Download the OneOS update, you can do it from the updater itself, this is automatic and does not require a manual download.
If you have opted for the manual download of the update, you have two options:
From the OneOS updater select the installation package that you just downloaded
From Recovery, in this case, restart in Recovery, click on the "install" tab and select the file previously downloaded. If you did it from the computer, first you must transfer the file to the internal memory of the device. Once the installation has concluded, restart in the system and wait 10/15 minutes for it to boot.
ALL INFORMATION ON SITE: https://one.revtechs.me/en/
MOD EDIT: Telegram link removed, please read the STICKY!
I dont know why this rom is not present here but is one of the best , based on MIUI BASE..
every information can find on web site or telegram group..
I am using it for a week and it awesome,stable smooth.. try it for yourself..

Is SELinux enforced in this ROM?

does this have call recording?

mmhs said:
does this have call recording?
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yes.
Update 201117
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New version from today!
This is the best ROM that I ever use.

I don't sucess to flash magisk 20.4 on this rom (magisk manager don't recognize the magisk 20.4 installation)

Can you write additional features present in this rom except of xiaomi.eu and official rom features

mekton said:
I don't sucess to flash magisk 20.4 on this rom (magisk manager don't recognize the magisk 20.4 installation)
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Use Magisk Canary

pakom8 said:
Use Magisk Canary
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with this version (magisk-debug.zip Update Canary Channel: Upstream to 1469b82a) on https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/canary ?

mekton said:
with this version (magisk-debug.zip Update Canary Channel: Upstream to 1469b82a) on https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/canary ?
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yes that one

I'm in LOVE with this ROM.......awesome!!!

What is battery backup on this rom ?

paclaco said:
I'm in LOVE with this ROM.......awesome!!!
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Looks like regular MIUI Eu to me.

mookiexl said:
Looks like regular MIUI Eu to me.
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Miui EU dont have center clock, dont have options to configurate colors on status bar, and more options and one os have better batery Life.
In my opinion is better option if you have Xiaomi base.
Is diferent.....taste It and tell me after.

Does it pass safetynet?

Their latest changelog and EU MIUi latest changelog is pretty similar. ?
Edit : digged up even more to their website, and found that they also used EU MIUi as based roms as well CN Dev Rom, so yeah, it makes sense that their changelogs are about the same, This Rom looks solid overall though, planning to flash this rom later.

flor90 said:
Does it pass safetynet?
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https://youtu.be/yMznuKMvBwg

I have oneos with magisk and safety net success, someone knows if the update requires the same procedure for safety net success, I am on the previous version and it seems wonderful

I'm really impressed with oneos. Flashing from eu stable 12.1.3.0 using TWRP. Just format data. Flashed magisk canary. I'm only playing an hour with it, but no problems with booting or disappearing TWRP (I'm using 3.4.2b). Didn't have to use fastboot. GPS was funky on the first try (low number of satellites), but looks that it's ok now. So far no problems

Can anyone comment on what dialler it uses? Google or Xiaomi?