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TRWP factory installed from Huawei? & Bootscreen-Message

Hello,
I bought a "new" Huawei P9 Lite from Ebay. "" because the seller has bought it in February '17 and not a week in use.
First I initiated the factory reset process.
After the phone rebooted itself, the TRWP screen showed up!
Could this be from Huawei?
Or had someone else done that?
I can't imagine the seller had the know-how doing that, but maybe the company selling the phone to him?
Phone details:
Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L31
Build VNS-L31C432B160
EMUI 4.1.1
Android 6.0
Kernel 3.10.90-g033208c
Also on reboot, it shows the following:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Im curious and sceptical about it, hoping that nobody installed some kind of malware into the bootloader etc.?
So, am I safe or what would you recommend?
Thanks in advance.
Regards

Use this tool to reinstall the stock recovery. Then, relock your bootloader: using the same tool OR reflash the stock firmware. Reflashing the stock firmware would also do an automatic factory reset for everything (including internal storage). If you need help, tell me.

Also to answer your question:
This has NOT been done by Huawei. This can only be done by a user.
So I also suggest what @Dragon699 said.
You can also just apply a manual firmware update with three button method and an update.app in your SD card (refer to countless topics on here). This usually relocks your bootloader automatically and also removes TWRP.

I was wondering, if only flashing the firmware removes also the TWRP but was not sure So, he has to reflash the firmware only and nothing else, didn't knew it, ty.

Thank you.
I would want to keep TWRP to flash custom roms, but is it possible that TWRP can be infected or something hides in the bootloader? (maybe kernel also?)
So the steps to clean the device are?
1. Reinstall TWRP
2. Install a custom rom (any good rom suggestion? latest emui? better ones as the stock-rom?)
Btw: I can enter Huawei eRecovery mode to download latest version and recovery. Useful?
Thanks!

0x0rbit said:
Thank you.
I would want to keep TWRP to flash custom roms, but is it possible that TWRP can be infected or something hides in the bootloader? (maybe kernel also?)
So the steps to clean the device are?
1. Reinstall TWRP
2. Install a custom rom (any good rom suggestion? latest emui? better ones as the stock-rom?)
Btw: I can enter Huawei eRecovery mode to download latest version and recovery. Useful?
Thanks!
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I really doubt that the device could be infected. This would take a lot of work and knowledge to develop something like this. But don't take my word for granted. God only knows what some people do.
To get the device clean just update it with original firmware. This locks everything.
After that, get the bootloader unlock code and unlock it. Then flash TWRP with fastboot.
What ROM you want to use pretty much depends on what you want. I would not really recommend updating to Nougat Beta at this point since it can be risky and complicated and official update should come really soon.
If you don't want to use EMUI (I for example hate it ) you can check out Meticulus ROMs. You can choose Cyanogenmod 13 (based on Android MM) and Lineage OS (based on Android N). Then there are some other versions of these ROMs all based on CM 13.
If you choose to get rid of EMUI I recommend Meticulus Lineage OS build. It gives you latest Android N. Go with the Resurrection Remix version if you want full customization of your Android

Thank you.
Everything works well. Just a question for clarification.
After updating in huawei recovery with the latest Stock-ROM build over the dload method, I'm using the toolkit from k1ll3r8e to boot into fastboot&rescue mode.
There it says, the PHONE is locked, but the FRP is unlocked. Seems not default, because on the screenshots in the toolkit, both, PHONE and FRP are both display as locked. Did the toolkit does it, as I booted in the mode out of the toolkit? Is this behavior normal?
Just curios about it.

0x0rbit said:
Thank you.
I would want to keep TWRP to flash custom roms, but is it possible that TWRP can be infected or something hides in the bootloader? (maybe kernel also?)
So the steps to clean the device are?
1. Reinstall TWRP
2. Install a custom rom (any good rom suggestion? latest emui? better ones as the stock-rom?)
Btw: I can enter Huawei eRecovery mode to download latest version and recovery. Useful?
Thanks!
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after flashing a stock rom you have to unlock the bootloader, and then flash twrp again. you're best off using a stock rom, as custom roms for this phone have some bugs that affect the user experience. but if you're willing to live with those bugs you could try any of the roms on this forum, they are all comparable in performance and stability

How to install ROM Stock Oreo with Nougat firmware (1.27.401.11 DUGL)

Are you tired of waiting for OREO to arrive? The purpose of this guide is intended for those wishing to install Android Oreo without updating the Nougat firmware currently in use. I have personally performed this procedure successfully and I will explain how did it.
REQUIREMENTS
· Have current firmware Android 7.1.0 - Nougat (version 1.27.401.11) already in use in your phone;
· Bootloader unlocked;
· Twrp 3.2.x-x installed (see the latest version.)
CAUTION
Before proceeding it is good to backup your data (I suggest using Nandroid Backup included in TWRP).
Download the following files to the PC (Windows operating system):
1. TWRP_Backup_Untouched_System_Image_+_Boot_2.31.400.6_OCEAN_DUGL (Rom stock Indiana - dual sim - very similar to the European version);
2. http://www.leedroid.co.uk/Stable_Builds/Oreo_Radio_BT_DSP_TWRP_Flashable_v2_Euro.zip;
3. twrp-3.2.x-x-ocn.img (to always keep at hand ... you never know!);
4. Magisk 15.x (also included Magisk Manager 5.5.x).
Once you have downloaded the files to your PC, proceed as follows:
- Extract the contents of the file of point 1) on the PC and copy it to the External SD card in the TWRP \\ BACKUPS \\ FA 'xxxxxxxxxx' folder (where 'xxxxxx' is the exact name you have and it contains the backups of your Roms!;
- Copy the file from point 2) 3) and 4) to the root directory of your External SD card (or even to a folder created by you as you wish).
INSTALLATION
• Restart your phone in TWRP Recovery mode;
• Perform a complete full wipe;
• Install the file containing the radio, bluetooth and dsp in step 2);
• Now execute the file Recovery in step 1) (2017-12-22-07-37-51_My_2.31.400.6_0 ....... with this name);
• Do not restart yet: install the file in step 4);
• Finally install as image (Install image) the file in step 3) putting the check to the item 'Recovery' (so you are sure that TWRP there is ... you never know!);
• Restart and enjoy OREO!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
When you get back to TWRP, you can also enable file system writing ...obviously being Oreo with Nougat firmware there will be limitations ...
CAUTION
Remember that to go back you must enter Download Mode and run the RUU corresponding to your firmware that you have in your smartphone: it is the cleanest way to restore it without the need to be S-OFF: this procedure will erase all the data in the internal memory of your phone.
Last thing: do not be scared if you see that it takes time when you restart or turn off your phone ... it's normal ..
Sorry if my English is not perfect ...

At this time the roll out of Android 8.0 was announced for Europe too.....

update to Oreo
Hello,
Please kindly provide whether this method of Oreo installation will also work in case of firmware 1.27.89.10. Bootloader unlocked, S-ON.
Best regards

deeptrance8 said:
Hello,
Please kindly provide whether this method of Oreo installation will also work in case of firmware 1.27.89.10. Bootloader unlocked, S-ON.
Best regards
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Take a read and a look at my guides thread. There you'll find out about how to flash a RUU to upgrade your ROM to Oreo. RUUs can be found in my spreadsheet and if the required one isn't yet available you might have to look at some payed service portals like e.g. IR-File or easy-firmware if it is already available over there. As HTC doens't provide RUUs for download free ofcharge outsinde the US, this most of the time is the only solution available.

5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Take a read and a look at my guides thread. There you'll find out about how to flash a RUU to upgrade your ROM to Oreo. RUUs can be found in my spreadsheet and if the required one isn't yet available you might have to look at some payed service portals like e.g. IR-File or easy-firmware if it is already available over there. As HTC doens't provide RUUs for download free ofcharge outsinde the US, this most of the time is the only solution available.
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Hello, thank you for your reply. I've managed to install Oreo (LeeDroid) after bootloader unlocking and TWRP instalation, radio, etc. following instructions from XDA. All seems to work fine but after it doesn't, I've had some problems with applications running. I'm asking my self now why I've done it then, but I've tried to get back to stock ROM by TWRP restore... I exectute backup from SD card and something went wrong and now I have problem... i'm stuck in boot loop. I can run stock recovery but when I'm trying to install stock ROM by update form SD card or ADB sideload I receive: e footer is wrong e:/ signature verification failed installation aborted or unable to open sysfs usb node.. Is there any way to fix it?

deeptrance8 said:
Hello, thank you for your reply. I've managed to install Oreo (LeeDroid) after bootloader unlocking and TWRP instalation, radio, etc. following instructions from XDA. All seems to work fine but after it doesn't, I've had some problems with applications running. I'm asking my self now why I've done it then, but I've tried to get back to stock ROM by TWRP restore... I exectute backup from SD card and something went wrong and now I have problem... i'm stuck in boot loop. I can run stock recovery but when I'm trying to install stock ROM by update form SD card or ADB sideload I receive: e footer is wrong e:/ signature verification failed installation aborted or unable to open sysfs usb node.. Is there any way to fix it?
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Are you sure you're using the correct RUU fpr your model, do CID, and MID macht, did you use the extSD card method describend in my guides thread?
What's the first we need to help? Exactly a fastboot getvar all and a full an precise description of the file you're trying to use (incl. a link where you downloaded it if possible).

Thank you for your reply. I managed to run my HTC in safe mode, (I guess) next I've followed instructions how to returrn to stock ROM wit RUU and finally restore stock ROM. Now all is ok.

Update to Oreo
Hello,
Kindly request, can anyone direct me or write a exactly step by step how can I change Nugat 7.1.1 to Oreo 8.0.0 ?
Carrier: Orange Poland
HTC u 11 details:
bootloader unlocked by htcdev
htc_ocnuhl PVT S-ON
RADIO 8998-001791-1705231845
OpenDSP - UNKNOWN
Firmware: 1.27.89.10
kernel: lk
MID: 2PZC10000
CID: ORANG219
Thank you in advance!

Update to Oreo
Hello,
Can anyone answer please?

I assume the above poster found the info requested, as there are plenty of guides and info to do just that.
Break Break
My question is can you extract the radio image from an older firmware and flash it? i.e., can I install the latest Oreo, or even PIE once it's ready, and if I still have radio issues, just flash the Nougat 7.1.1 radio firmware? I know how to get the firmware, I know how to extract the radio image, I believe I know how to flash it in download mode. Before experimenting, was hoping someone could give me some expertise before trying it.
Thanks!!

[Tool] 3/9/2019 Jarvinator GUI toolkit for Mi A2 (beta)

Completely Re-Written in C#
This version is actually up to date, sorry for the long time between releases, I had to learn c# before creating the C# version...
Anyways, you know the schpeel
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device, or computer as a result of you using my toolkit. You are responsible for your own devices, don't be stupid.
Please note, this program is in it's early days, due to me not knowing a lot of c#. Please be patient if it is buggy, comment and join my telegram channel for support at https://t.me/a2_gui_toolkit
The features include:
Reboot options
Reboot to EDL mode
Common Links used in the forums
IMG flasher (beta)
Stock rom downloader and flasher (beta)
No install TWRP launcher
No install TWRP zip installer
Auto Root
Auto Update Checker.
Other features to come
Easter egg, can you find it?
Future features
Backup/Restore
Convert to Mi 6X
Mi 6x Support
Rom installer
Hex Kernel Installer
Possible Suggestions
Camera 2 enabler
OTA installer for rooted users
Some screenshots
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Release Notes
Version 1.0.2
Added auto-root functionality
Fixed random crashes and bugs
Added new UI elements for parts currently being worked on
Converted to use a c# adb api
added dropdown for noob mode
updated instructions and order of certain processes
added json support for twrp api (in the future will automatically download latest twrp version)
probably more I am forgetting
Version 1.0.1
fixed TWRP zip flashing on reboot
Fixed settings not saving correctly on certain systems
Fixed many misc bugs
Updated dialogs to be more convienient and guiding
Created disabled butttons to show future implimentations
Added backup via ADB backup, restore is not yet implimented
Please ensure you have .net version 4.6.1 or later! It can be downloaded here if not already installed.
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net461
Download Toolkit Here
https://github.com/da-ha3ker/Jarvinator-A2-Toolkit-Release

Can you provide some screenshots or tutorial? Thank you in advance!

Can you provide the same tool for Mi A2 Lite ?

Thank you

8 no. revert to stock rom
if i use this will my bootloader unlocked a2 will revert to stock rom with bootloader locked?

Syed Shahriar said:
8 no. revert to stock rom
if i use this will my bootloader unlocked a2 will revert to stock rom with bootloader locked?
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No. It will only flash the stock rom, your bootloader will still be unlocked. I will add re-lock bootloader as an option in future updates

Daha3ker said:
No. It will only flash the stock rom, your bootloader will still be unlocked. I will add re-lock bootloader as an option in future updates
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flash rom with august patch?
and will stock rom be downloaded from the commands ?

No 4 installs the patches boot image right? No 5 install the original one? Do i have to install the unpatched image (unroot) before ota?

bartoloandre98 said:
No 4 installs the patches boot image right? No 5 install the original one? Do i have to install the unpatched image (unroot) before ota?
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No 4 and 5 is correct. You will have to have an unrooted device to install ota's, so if you run the unroot it should work; So as long as your device's system hasn't been modified (eg busybox or non systemless modifications) you should be good to install the ota.

Syed Shahriar said:
flash rom with august patch?
and will stock rom be downloaded from the commands ?
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The version is stated in the description. So yes, the August patch. The stock rom is in the Stock_images folder. So it is downloaded when you download the program.

Ahmed_hassan95 said:
Can you provide the same tool for Mi A2 Lite ?
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I do not have an A2 lite, if you or someone you know would like to, you can port this to the lite version. It should not be too hard, I just don't have any way to test what would work and what would not.

I've my A2 already unlocked (BootLoader unlocked)
if i want simply to root it, have i simply to use 4. Root Device ?
does this install also TWRP ?
have i to launch 4 option with phone in faastboot, or in normal mode ?

webmasterone said:
I've my A2 already unlocked (BootLoader unlocked)
if i want simply to root it, have i simply to use 4. Root Device ?
does this install also TWRP ?
have i to launch 4 option with phone in faastboot, or in normal mode ?
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You must run OEM unlock, unlock flashing and unlock critical, then run 4 to root the device. TWRP will cause a bootloop, so follow the instructions in option 6 to avoid it. TWRP is able to be used, but not permanetly installed.

No spiking english, how relock bootloader? Help me please!

Nestor0rtiz1 said:
No spiking english, how relock bootloader? Help me please!
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fastboot oem lock

AhanafTanvir said:
fastboot oem lock
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Could you explain me please?

Nestor0rtiz1 said:
Could you explain me please?
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boot to fastboot mode in ur phone, connect via usb, open fastboot from pc. type
fastboot oem lock
tell me what happens

I really want to install GCAM and camera2API on my A2, but also, I don't want to lose OTA updates, banking funcionatility and don't want to keep bootloader unlocked.
Can I have this? Or am I dreaming too high?

kadu20es said:
I really want to install GCAM and camera2API on my A2, but also, I don't want to lose OTA updates, banking funcionatility and don't want to keep bootloader unlocked.
Can I have this? Or am I dreaming too high?
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You won't lose data when locking the bootloader, only unlocking. You can OTA update, if you open magisk manager and uninstall (restore the original boot.img). I didn't test this myself, but I will as soon as the next OTA is available.

hugopg said:
You won't lose data when locking the bootloader, only unlocking. You can OTA update, if you open magisk manager and uninstall (restore the original boot.img). I didn't test this myself, but I will as soon as the next OTA is available.
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Cool! When you get done, please, share your experience. If you can, share the process of restoring of the original "boot.img"

[TOOL][OP8] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the OnePlus 8's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
​

Great job, but I never use it. I really need to learn a lot of things. Thank you so much.

@mauronofrio does this work for the T-Mobile variant?

Thank you so much for this, a must have!!

Does this work with oneplus 8 from t mobile?

I was able to ROOT Oneplus 5 with this tool, can this be used to ROOT Oneplus 8 as easy ?

Will this work for the T-Mobile variant? I'm on 10.5.8

did anyone try this on the T-Mobile oneplus 8?

After unlocking the bootloader (Oneplus 8; no branding) I flashed TWRP 3.4.0 and rooted using Magisk 20.4. After this the CAMERA app is not opening anymore though. And the AUTHY app is simply showing a blank screen. What should I do to fix this?
I don't necessarily need to keep the phone rooted, I only needed to do in order to restore some apps data with Titanium Backup. Once that is done if I unroot (not sure how just yet) will the camera and other apps start working perhaps?
Nevermind. After having tested various things I ended up rebooting the phone and that fixed it. thinking about it it started not working after I enabled the option "Magisk Hide". I guess the option requires a reboot even thought it's not mentioned.

networx2002 said:
did anyone try this on the T-Mobile oneplus 8?
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No luck. I tried last night.
Edit: That was without the unlock token from oneplus. Still waiting on that.

Thats what i figured damn TMobile.
rekman said:
No luck. I tried last night.
Edit: That was without the unlock token from oneplus. Still waiting on that.
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Droidman61 said:
Thats what i figured damn TMobile.
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I tried successfully today.
1. SIM unlock
2. OnePlus unlock code
3. Unlock bootloader
4. Use this tool.
5. Profit
First thing I installed was adaway

Just waiting on my OnePlus code.

mauronofrio said:
This is the OnePlus 8's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
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Awesome thanks for this!

hello this tool is worth to put the twrp in the oneplus 8? or better to use CMD?
Enviado desde mi IN2010 mediante Tapatalk

tyl3rmax said:
Awesome thanks for this!
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Can this also install the international version on TMobile branded devices?

On the Device/Functions page https://toolaio.tk/devices-functions/, Oneplus 8 is listed as No on Stock Recovery but Yes on Stock Factory Image. Does this mean I can use this tool to "flash to stock" or no?

[HELP] TWRP, Root, & Custom ROM

Sorry for the post, my question didn't really get answered on the General Q&A Nood Friendly Thread:
Xenophoresis said:
I have Android 9 and August 1, 2020 security patch on it (YouTube was mentioning security patches? dunno why).
I would like TWRP and a future goal of changing to Lineage OS/Tissot.
Which rooting guide can I follow?
( I got confused with the available threads.)
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After posting, I tried follow this guide thread
I was able to do step 1 which is to unlock but, I don't know if I should still be flashing a Stock Fastboot ROM?
Also there is no link for TWRP, or which version of TWRP I should get...
The last time I rooted something was a Galaxy Note 2 back in 2012-ish so my relevant knowledge is definitely expired.
Please give me a lead on where to find the correct TWRP file and further instructions.

you want step by step guide to flash custom rom?
- You have unlocked bootloader?
- what OS version you are on at the moment ?
Dont worry i will help you in best of my knowledge i have been through what you are going after some time i learned answer question and we will begin

Yes, my bootloader is already unlocked and fastboot was enabled.
OS is stock Android 9, Aug 2020 security patch:
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No Fastboot ROM (if that is necessary) or TWRP is installed yet.
PS: I do not know where or which TWRP I should be getting for this phone

Xenophoresis said:
Yes, my bootloader is already unlocked and fastboot was enabled.
OS is stock Android 9, Aug 2020 security patch:
No Fastboot ROM (if that is necessary) or TWRP is installed yet.
PS: I do not know where or which TWRP I should be getting for this phone
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There is a tutorial u can follow on youtube by Vikram, for Pie with August 2020 patch. N u can download what it needs in the description. Its in Indian language but u can follow what he do. Should be okay n safe
Good luck

Lost149ers said:
There is a tutorial u can follow on youtube by Vikram, for Pie with August 2020 patch. N u can download what it needs in the description. Its in Indian language but u can follow what he do. Should be okay n safe
Good luck
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I was hoping to get instructions or help in English; I've watched his YouTube tutorial in Indian but I was afraid that I'd do something wrong because I didn't understand what he said.

You can follow the instructions provided for LOS:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/tissot/install
Simply exchange the LOS installing part with the ROM of your choice.
Xenophoresis said:
I was hoping to get instructions or help in English; I've watched his YouTube tutorial in Indian but I was afraid that I'd do something wrong because I didn't understand what he said.
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timeo78 said:
You can follow the instructions provided for LOS:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/tissot/install
Simply exchange the LOS installing part with the ROM of your choice.
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Thank you, I'm done with the custom rom and root

Sorry for late reply i couldn't login because of xda forum migration process
steps i used:
- install Twrp (download latest version details below)
- download custom rom and gapps (and transfer it into sdcard or internal storage or your phone)
- download Adb/fastboot tool and drivers (download it in windows pc install it details below)
- Install Twrp (download it from https://dl.twrp.me/tissot/) there are 2 files .zip and .img you would need fastboot and adb drivers https://androiddatahost.com/uq6us install adb minimal in location where of your choice copy twrpX.XXXX.img file beside adb/fastboot.exe , from start menu open command prompt right click run as administrator locate to adb/fastboot folder .
Power off your mi a1 when its powerd off hold down volume down and power button until you see fastboot mode on the phone connect it to pc wait for drivers to install let me know if you need in this regard. Inside command prompt run " fastboot devices " if you see device with bunch of numbers below than it means your phone is connected and drivers are working than enter this command " fastboot boot twrpXX.XXXX.img " it will take no more than 5 seconds your phone will turn on into twrp recovery there you can copy twrpxx.xxx.zip file to your internal storage or sd card flash it when its done restart -> Recovery.
Warning: After flashing twrp zip dont restart to system if you do your phone will show you message that phone has been destroyed so dont restart .
- Installing custom roms: download custom rom of your choice transfer it into internal or sd card from twrp install-locate to custom rom .zip file and flash it also keep in mind lots of roms didn't include gapps so you have to download it from opengapps(for android 8-10) and nikgapps(android 11). Flash gapps . Keep in mind after installing custom roms you will lose twrp recovery so if you want twrp at this stage go ahead and install it
- If you want root access download and flash magisk
Its always good practice to keep stock rom and xiaomi flash tool with you just in case if something goes wrong you can reflash stock rom and boot normally.
Let me know if you need help
Cheers