[ROM][9.0][PLATINA] Oxygen_OS_OP6_02_Beta_20 [OFFICIAL][GSI][Erfan GSI]

[ROM][9.0][PLATINA] Oxygen_OS_OP6_02_Beta_20 [OFFICIAL][GSI][Erfan GSI] - Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Othe

Introduction
I made a detail Installation OOS on Mi 8 Lite. Let's skip introduction,let's go to Installation instructions. I think you know what is OxygenOS. Right? For more details of OxygenOS, please go to this link https://www.oneplus.com/oxygenoshttps://www.oneplus.com/oxygenos
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Installation instructions
Before YOU DO THIS, I RECOMMEND you TO TAKE BACKUP of IMPORTANT FILES on INTERNAL STORAGE.
Step 1: Downloading required files
- Download OxygenOs_OP6_02_Beta_20 GSI from this link
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/gsi/OxygenOS-Aonly-9-20190701-ErfanGSI.img.7z
- Download BOOT,VENDOR TWRP Backup of miui_MI8LiteGlobal_V10.3.2.0.PDTMIXM_617c09d4b9_9.0 from this link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1J9YO6zPz67AwNwwCTBHykgZZOqHvPhWw
- Download fw V10.3.2.0.PDTMIXM from this link
https://osdn.net/projects/xiaomifirmwareupdater/storage/Stable/V10/platina/fw_platina_miui_MI8LiteGlobal_V10.3.2.0.PDTMIXM_617c09d4b9_9.0.zip
Step 2: Backuping
- Backup your previous rom's BOOT,DATA,SYSTEM,VENDOR to internal storage and then copy it to your pc or somewhere safe.
- Wipe BOOT,DATA,SYSTEM,VENDOR of your previour rom in twrp. I recommend Batik Recovery.
Step 3: Copying
- Extract your downloaded OxygenOS-Aonly-9-20190701-ErfanGSI.img.7z.
- Copy your extracted OxygenOS-Aonly-9-20190701-ErfanGSI.img to internal storage.
Step 4: Flashing
- Restore BOOT,VENDOR that you have downloaded before.
- Flash fw V10.3.2.0.PDTMIXM.
- Flash OxygenOS-Aonly-9-20190701-ErfanGSI.img.
- Flash Gapps,Magisk
- Flash Acrux (optional)
- Reboot
- If you reach the homescreen, the device will reboot automatically. Don't worry, we have a fix for this.
- Reboot to TWRP with volume keys.
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Fixing bugs
- For rebooting continuously after reaching home screen, Flash OOSHDRfixAonly.zip
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oX4p_eL79fFL8vhnOXviGuyF5CM--2MM
- For reboot, power off functions, Flash OnePlus6_20181211_voldPatch (flash after reaching homescreen).zip
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13QbULDvyhcKfo0t4qAQ-9Fi3mlgEteE2
Warning for OnePlus6_20181211_voldPatch fix
After flashing this patch, don't wipe data in TWRP while you are on OOS. Otherwise your internal storage will gone.
If you need to wipe data, install any rom, not OOS. After installing, reboot to recovery again. You can safely wipe your data now.
- For full info in about phone, I have made a build.prop for you
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11yw_NdmDB_uiZEAJiYag0DJEQdit5oUy
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Reference Sources
Original guide by nysadev
http://lunarixus.party/platinatrebleguide/
More GSIs made by erfanoabdi
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/gsi/
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Don't ask about bugs, I am just sharing
Happy Flashing:laugh:
XDA:DevDB Information
Oxygen OS For Mi 8 Lite, Port From Oneplus 6, ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Contributors
Werewolf 99, erfanoabdi, nysadev
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: V10.3.2.0.PDTMIXM (global firmware)
Based On: OxygenOS
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: OP6_02_Beta_20
Beta Release Date: 2019-07-01
Created 2019-07-06
Last Updated 2019-07-06

Reserved

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[NEWBIE GUIDE v2.0] MIUI ROMs, TWRPs, ZIPs, BACKUP, FLASH, RESTORE

UPDATED NEWBIE GUIDE v2.0
FOR REDMI NOTE 3 SNAPDRAGON (KENZO)
(WORKS FOR ALL MIUI / AOSP / CM BASED ROMs)
GUIDE SECTIONS : QUICK LINKS#1 : MIUI ROM | TYPES OF MIUI ROM | TWRP | TYPES OF TWRP
#2 : TWRP FLASHABLE ZIPs | FULL PARTITION BACKUP | FLASHING ROM
#3 : RESTORING MIUI FIRMWARE (WIP) | SUMMARY | CREDITS
IMPORTANT NOTE !!- Before following any step or asking any question, please read the guide & the below comments very carefully & thoroughly
- You are choosing to make these modifications, I take no responsibility for bricked devices, dead or corrupt SD cards, accidental data wipe etc.
- This guide only supports users who have UNLOCKED their BOOTLOADER using OFFICIAL method
- I have dropped support for users who have UNLOCKED their BOOTLOADER using UNOFFICIAL method as it was risky & confusing
- This guide will be updated as new information, TWRP, methods are added. Do let me know if I have forgot to mention anything useful
MIUI ROM
MIUI (pronounced as Me-You-I) is Xiaomi's custom built firmware on top of Android like Samsung's Grace UX, HTC's Sense, OnePlus's OxygenOS which runs on their smartphones. MIUI is also the second most popular Android firmware, after CyanogenMod. MIUI is based on Android's AOSP base with its own modifications and extensive features over the top. At first glance it resembles like a hybrid between Google's Material Design and Apple's iOS. But unlike Stock Android or iOS, MIUI is very intuitive, feature rich and has multiple tweaking options.
MIUI is updated regularly depending on the development branch. Xiaomi takes reports, feedback and suggestions from the community, addresses the bugfixes and integrates new features upon request. Most of Xiaomi devices are regularly patched with monthly security updates. The flagship "Mi" series like Mi3, Mi4, Mi5 receive quicker Android version updates than their budget "Redmi" series like Redmi 2, Redmi 3, Note 2, Note 3 etc.
TYPES OF MIUI ROM
There are 2 development branches of official MIUI ROMs for all Xiaomi devices.
A) Stable Branch aka Stable Builds
- It is updated on a monthly basis or longer
- New features are added slowly after testing
- Higher system stability and less bugs than Beta ROMs
- It has a four digit numbering scheme (X.X.X.X)
- For eg. 8.X.X.X is MIUI8 Stable ROM
- Stable ROMs come in 2 variants
1. MIUI China Stable ROM
- This ROM is pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices sold in China
- It is made for the Chinese market & contains Chinese MIUI apps
- Google Apps are absent. You can install them manually or by using ADB
- It supports Chinese & English language
2. MIUI Global Stable ROM
- This ROM is pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices sold outside China
- It is made for the International market & contains English MIUI apps
- Google apps are pre-installed by default
- It supports 50+ languages
B) Beta Branch aka Developer Builds
- It is updated on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or longer
- New features are added quickly for testing
- Lower system stability and more bugs than Stable ROMs
- It has a three digit numbering scheme (X.X.X)
- For eg. 6.11.21 is MIUI8 Beta ROM for 21th Nov, 2016
- This ROM is not pre-installed on any Xiaomi device.
- You have to install Beta ROM over Stable ROM manually.
- Beta/Developer ROMs come in 2 variants
1. MIUI China Beta/Developer ROM
- It is made for the Chinese market & contains Chinese MIUI apps
- Google Apps are absent. You can install them manually or by using ADB
- It supports Chinese & English language
2. MIUI Global Beta/Developer ROM
- It is made for the International market & contains English MIUI apps
- Google apps are pre-installed by default
- Supports more than 50+ languages
Vendor aka Unofficial MIUI ROM
- Official MIUI ROM is found on Xiaomi devices that are bought from official channels
- Official channels include Xiaomi stores, flipkart.com, amazon.com etc.
- Vendor/Unofficial MIUI ROM is typically found on Xiaomi devices that are bought from unofficial channels/third-party resellers
- Unofficial channels include geekbuying.com, gearbest.com, banggood.com, ebay.com etc.
- Resellers take any of the official MIUI ROMs and modify it by injecting malwares, adwares, promotional apps etc.
- Vendor ROM may or may not contain Chinese MIUI Apps or Google Apps
- The Vendor ROM is then flashed by the reseller via EDL mode using MiFlash Tool, which bypasses LOCKED bootloader status
- Vendor ROMs can be identified by their odd 5 digit numbering scheme (X.X.X.X.X) eg. MIUI8 8.0.1.1.0, MIUI7 7.9.8.8.0
- You can identify a vendor ROM by comparing its version with official MIUI version here : http://en.miui.com/download.html
- Due to stability & security reasons, such ROMs should not be used and should be changed immediately.
- You should flash official MIUI ROMs using MiFlash Tool via EDL mode.
TWRP
TWRP stands for Team Win Recovery Project. It is a custom recovery used to flash ROMs, kernels & scripts, take full system backups, restore backups etc. There are multiple versions of TWRPs for the Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon (kenzo). Many new users are confused as to which version of TWRP to flash after UNLOCKING the BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY.
Thanks to Xiaomi for the multiple hardware revisions, outdated kernel sources & the tiresome process of unlocking the bootloader, this device has become even more complicated for the developers as well as for the end users. Hopefully Xiaomi updates the kernel sources as soon as possible. This will result in a streamlined and unified environment for the developers while compiling ROMs and for the user for a better end user experience.
TYPES OF TWRP
1. Official TWRP : https://dl.twrp.me/kenzo/
- The base version of TWRP 3.0.2-2
- It is the stock version with no modifications done to it
- Used to flash flash ROMs, kernels & scripts, take full system backups, restore backups etc.
2. F2FS TWRP
Nougat : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70148939&postcount=3710
Marshmallow : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68023154&postcount=2
- Based on official TWRP 3.0.2-2
- Adds support for F2FS based file systems
- Specifically made for official CyanogenMod ROMs
- Compiled with Android 6.x & Android 7.1 branch respectively.
- Users can convert their /data & /cache partitions from EXT4 to F2FS for better performance (Optional)
3. Unofficial TWRP : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-t3446909
- Based on official TWRP 3.0.2-2
- Up-to-date with Android 6.0 & Android 7.0 branch
- Adds support for F2FS based file systems
- Users can convert their /data & /cache partitions from EXT4 to F2FS for better performance (Optional)
- Can backup all partitions of the device
- Permissive SELinux
4. ZCX TWRP : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/zcx-twrp-install-twrp-flash-supersu-t3462448
- Based on official TWRP 3.0.2-0
- Patches boot.img automatically (Removes dm-verity flag)
- Disables forced encryption
- Updated to Android 7.1 TWRP source
- SuperSU updated to v2.76
- Fixes "0MB Storage", "Unable to mount /" errors
- Adds support for Android 6.0 /data partition decryption
- Can be used to flash incremental OTA updates on MIUI rooted ROMs
5. Cofface TWRP : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/recovery-kenzotwrp-cafface-3-0-0-t3369341
- Based on official TWRP 3.0.0-0
- Patches boot.img automatically (Removes dm-verity flag)
6. Safe TWRP v2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/modified-twrp-deleting-emmcappsboot-t3371667
- Based on Cofface TWRP 3.0.0-0
- Patches boot.img automatically (Removes dm-verity flag)
- Specifically compiled for users who UNLOCKED the BOOTLOADER using UNOFFICIAL method.
- Prevents hardbrick while flashing MIUI Recovery ROM Zip or incremental OTA Zip
7. Alka TWRP : http://en.miui.com/thread-282773-1-1.html
- Based on Cofface TWRP 3.0.0-0
- Patches boot.img automatically (Removes dm-verity flag)
- Disables forced encryption
- Can backup all partitions of the device

TWRP FLASHABLE ZIPS- These zips are meant to be flashed with TWRP with a specific order.
- Before flashing any zip make sure you have taken full backup of your device partitions using TWRP.
- Steps for full backup are mentioned in the next section.
PATCHES
1. Universal Boot Image Patcher : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/modified-twrp-deleting-emmcappsboot-t3371667
- This zip patches the boot.img i.e. it disables "dm-verity" (Lollipop Only)
- Use this zip if you are having official TWRP, F2FS TWRP, Unofficial TWRP installed.
- All other TWRPs automatically patch the boot.img so no need to use this zip.
- This zip has to be flashed immediately after flashing MIUI Lollipop Recovery ROM else your ROM wont boot.
2. Lazy Flasher : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByWEieei-0nyMTR4R0dxWk9BTms/view
- This zip patches the boot.img i.e. it disables "dm-verity" and disables forced encryption (Marshmallow Only)
- Use this zip if you are having Official TWRP, F2FS TWRP, Unofficial TWRP, Cofface TWRP, Safe TWRP v2 installed.
- If you are using ZCX, Alka TWRP no need to use this zip
- This zip has to be flashed immediately after flashing MIUI Marshmallow Recovery ROM else your ROM wont boot.
3. VoLTE Patch : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/volte-patches-nougat-based-cm-roms-t3509257
- This zip is to be flashed on specific Android 7.x Nougat based ROMs
- It enables VoLTE support by flashing modem partitions
4. RR 5.8.0 Fingerprint Fix : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-how-to-enable-goodix-fingerprint-t3507979
- This zip is to be flashed on Resurrection Remix 5.8.0
- This zip enables fingerprint sensor support for models having Goodix FP sensor
5. CM13 Front Camera Fix : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/fix-camera-fix-official-cm13-builds-t3454893
- This zip is to be flashed if your front camera doesnt work on CM13 ROM
- This zip fixes "Could not connect to camera" issues.
6. CM13 Security & Radios Fix : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2CgYqnPbCh_RnJDaHJtdEFYRGM
- This zip is to be flashed after booting into system after flashing CM13 ROM
- This zip fixes the SIM issues and the force close in Security setting
FIRMWARES
1. Multi-ROM Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-multirom-firmwares-t3519420
- This zip enables us to boot multiple ROMs on the device simultaneously
- It flashes bootloader and other partitions
- This zip locks the bootloader
2. TheStrix's CM13 Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68023154&postcount=2
- This is the firmware that CyanogenMod 13 supports. Upgrades it from LP to MM firmware.
- This zip has to be flashed before flashing CM13 ROM else fingerprint & other sensors might not work.
- This zip does not lock the bootloader
3. TheStrix's CM14 Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68671310&postcount=2
- This is the firmware that CyanogenMod 14.1 supports.
- This zip has to be flashed before flashing CM14.1 ROM else fingerprint & other sensors might not work
- This zip locks the bootloader. Flash this one if you dont want BL Lock : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzDVQwVyIvEbTUZCR3lkSmR6X1E/
4. Android N Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/cm14-14-1-aosp-n-firmware-kenzo-kate-t3507789
- This zip upgrades your firmware to support 7.x Nougat ROMs
- This zip should be flashed before flashing any Android 7.x Nougat ROM
- This zip does not lock the bootloader
ADD-ONS
1. Xposed Framwork : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-installing-xposed-framework-roms-t3416123
- Before installing any zip, perform a full backup.
- Official release is for AOSP / CM based ROMs
- Unofficial release is for MIUI ROMs
FULL PARTITION BACKUPBefore proceeding towards Flashing ROMs make sure you have backed up all the partitions on your device. Incase anything goes wrong, you can always restore the backup.
Requirements:
- Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 PC
- Unofficial TWRP / Alka TWRP / ZCX TWRP
- Running on official MIUI7 / MIUI8 Stable ROM
- BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED Using OFFICIAL method from here : http://en.miui.com/thread-202290-1-1.html
- Minimal ADB+Fastboot drivers : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
1. Installing drivers & initial setup
- On your PC, go to "Folder Options" and de-select "Hide file extensions for known file types"
- Install Minimal ADB+Fastboot drivers & restart your PC
- Make sure your phone's battery level is above 75%. Switch off your phone
- Copy the desired TWRP image file inside the Minimal Fastboot directory (C:\Program Files)
- Rename the TWRP as "twrp.img" Make sure the filename isnt "twrp.img.img"
- Hold "Power Button" & "Volume Down" button together & release both of them after "Fastboot" appears
- Connect the device to PC using USB cable
2. Flashing TWRP
- On your PC, go inside Minimal Fastboot folder directory. Hold shift and right click inside the folder
- Select "Open command window here" and type "fastboot devices" inside the command window.
- If everything goes right, your device should be recognized as "<serial number> <fastboot>"
- Type "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" & press Enter. This will flash the TWRP in the recovery partition.
- Type "fastboot boot twrp.img" & press Enter. This will boot the phone in TWRP.
- If the language is in Chinese, select the right box, & select English.
- Uncheck "Keep System Read-Only" & Swipe to allow modifications.
3. Backup All Partitions
- Select "Backup" Option & select "Storage location" to external MicroSD card
- Select each & every partition & swipe to backup.
- After backing up, reboot to system.
- For additional saftey, copy the backup from MicroSD card to PC.
4. Flash Recommended TWRP
- After backup is complete you should switch to ZCX TWRP for best results
- Select "Install" Option & select "Flash Image" option
- Select Official TWRP / ZCX TWRP and swipe to flash
- After flashing go back, select "Reboot" and then select "Reboot to Recovery"
FLASHING MIUI/CM/AOSP ROM USING TWRPRequirements:
- BOOOTLOADER : UNLOCKED Using OFFICIAL METHOD
- BACKUP : Full partitions backup
- TWRP : Use ZCX TWRP for best results
1. Rooting MIUI7/8 Lollipop ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Flash Universal Boot Img Patcher Zip (Flash if using Official TWRP, else skip step)
- Reboot to System
- Boot to TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Flash SuperSU Zip v2.78
- Reboot To System
2. Rooting MIUI7/8 Marshmallow ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Flash Lazy Flasher Zip (Skip step if using ZCX TWRP)
- Reboot to System
- Boot to TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Flash SuperSU Zip v2.78
- Reboot To System
3. Flashing MIUI7/8 Lollipop Recovery ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Factory Reset
- Flash ROM Zip
- Flash Universal Boot Img Patcher Zip (Flash if using Official TWRP, else skip step)
- Reboot To System
3. Flashing MIUI7/8 Marshmallow Recovery ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Factory Reset
- Flash ROM Zip
- Flash Lazy Flasher Zip (Skip if Using ZCX TWRP)
- Reboot To System
4. Flashing MIUI7/8 Xiaomi.EU ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Factory Reset
- Flash ROM Zip
- Reboot To System
5. Flashing Official CM13 ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Flash CM13 Firmware Zip
- Reboot to Recovery
- Factory Reset
- Flash ROM Zip
- Flash G-Apps 6.0 Zip
- Reboot To System
6. Flashing Official CM14.1 ROM
- Boot To TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Flash CM14 Firmware Zip
- Reboot to Recovery
- Factory Reset
- Flash ROM Zip
- Flash G-Apps 7.1 Zip
- Reboot To System
7. Flashing AOSP 7.x Nougat ROMs
- Boot To TWRP
- Backup Current ROM
- Flash Android N Firmware Zip
- Reboot to Recovery
- Factory Reset
- Flash ROM Zip
- Flash G-Apps 7.0/7.1 Zip
- Reboot To System
FLASHING MIUI ROM USING MIUI UPDATER APP- This method does not require PC for flashing.
- We use the updater app present on the MIUI ROM itself to flash recovery ROM zip.
- Recovery ROM format : MIUI_DEVICENAME_MIUIVERSION_KEY_ANDROIDVERSION.ZIP
- Example : miui_HMNote3ProGlobal_V8.1.1.0.MHOMIDI_8e5f6f8e03_6.0.zip
Requirements:
- BOOTLOADER : LOCKED / UNLOCKED
- Recovery ROM : MIUI7/8 Stable/Beta : http://en.miui.com/download-301.html
- Stock : System, Boot Image, Recovery
- System : Unrooted
1. Flashing newer Global Stable version from older Global Stable version
i.e. MIUI 8.1.1.0 > MIUI 8.1.4.0
- All data will be preserved in this process, nothing will be wiped.
- Place the ROM zip inside internal storage
- Make sure battery level is above 75%
- Turn on WiFi / Cellular Data
- Open Updater App, select "Choose Update Package"
- Choose the ROM zip & select "Reboot and update"
- The update will take from 5-30 mins to install depending on the size
2. Flashing MIUI Global Beta version from Global Stable version
i.e. MIUI 8.1.1.0 > MIUI 6.12.15
- This process will wipe everything from your device, so take backup before proceeding.
- Place the ROM zip inside internal storage
- Make sure battery level is above 75%
- Turn on WiFi / Cellular Data
- Open Updater App, select "Choose Update Package"
- Choose the ROM zip & select "Reboot and update"
- The update will take from 5-30 mins to install depending on the size
3. Flashing newer MIUI Global Beta version from older Global Beta version
i.e. MIUI 6.12.9 > MIUI 6.12.15
- All data will be preserved in this process, nothing will be wiped.
- Place the ROM zip inside internal storage
- Make sure battery level is above 75%
- Turn on WiFi / Cellular Data
- Open Updater App, select "Choose Update Package"
- Choose the ROM zip & select "Reboot and update"
- The update will take from 5-30 mins to install depending on the size
4. Flashing Global Stable version from Global Beta Version
i.e. MIUI 6.12.15 > MIUI 8.1.1.0
- Unfortunately you cannot flash it using Updater-app
- You will have to use MiFlash Tool to flash fastboot ROM package
- This process will wipe everything from your device, so take backup before proceeding.
- Check out Section #3 for fastboot ROM package flashing using PC

RESTORING MIUI FIRMWARE (WIP)
- We can restore to Stock MIUI firmware from a custom ROM or softbrick by flashing a fastboot ROM using MiFlash Tool
- This method flashes all partitions using stock images. Your entire phone will be restored to factory state.
- Fastboot ROM Format : CODENAME_IMAGES_MIUI-VERSION_BUILD-DATE_ANDROID-VERSION_REGION_KEY.tgz
- Example : kenzo_images_6.12.15_20161215.0000.00_6.0_cn_7f97e1f7a9.tgz
- There are 2 ways for flashing fastboot ROM
1. EDL : Emergency Download Mode (Qualcomm Only)
- It is low-level mode used for recovering the device when phone cannot boot into system, recovery and fastboot mode
- This mode can be used on LOCKED as well as on UNLOCKED bootloaders
- We can boot into EDL mode using ADB commands, Fastboot2EDL Method, Manual Method or Deep Flash Cable
- When your phone boots into EDL mode, the screen turns blank & LED light flashes continuously
- To exit EDL mode, hold the power button for 8-10 seconds till the device restarts
2. Fastboot
- Fastboot Mode is used to UNLOCK bootloader, flash images onto the partitions, recover the device when phone cannot boot into system, recovery mode.
- This mode can only be used on UNLOCKED bootloaders.
- We can boot into Fastboot mode using ADB commands or by using Manual Method.
- When your phone boots into Fastboot mode, the screen will show "Fastboot" text and "Mi Bunny" image.
- To exit Fastboot mode, hold the power button for 8-10 seconds till the device restarts or by typing "fastboot reboot" inside command window.
Requirements:
- PC : Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
- Mi PC Suite : http://pcsuite.mi.com/
- Mi Flash Tool
Beta : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9wtW2KGOf0RRS1lZGgybVVnbms/view
01/04/16 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9wtW2KGOf0RaERVZXFtaGxfZ2s/view?usp=drive_web
28/10/15 : http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/MiPhone20151028.exe
1. Flashing Fastboot ROM using Emergency Download Mode (EDL)
2. Flashing Fastboot ROM using Fastboot Mode
WORK IN PROGRESS
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SUMMARY
1. OFFICIAL UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS users should use
Official TWRP
- If they plan on staying only on custom ROMs like CM14.1, AOSP
- Universal Boot Img Patcher / Lazy flasher needed after flashing MIUI ROMs
ZCX TWRP
- If they switch between MIUI & CM / AOSP ROMs
- Universal Boot Img Patcher / Lazy Flasher not needed after flashing MIUI ROMs
2. Just got a brand new Redmi Note 3 and wish to flash TWRP or a custom ROM?
STEP 1 : Verification
- Check the model : kenzo, kate, hennessy
- If kenzo, then proceed
- Verify if the installed ROM on your device is official MIUI ROM
- If NO, flash official MIUI ROM using MiFlash tool on PC via EDL mode
STEP 2 : Unlock Bootloader
- Apply for bootloader unlock
- Backup everything from internal storage, SMS, contacts etc.
- Unlock bootloader
STEP 3 : Flash TWRP
- Flash ZCX TWRP using fastboot mode using PC
- Backup all partitions using TWRP
STEP 4 : Flashing Custom ROM
- Factory Reset using TWRP
- Flash required files needed for the custom ROM
- Flash custom ROM zip
- Flash Google Apps zip
- Reboot to System
3. Follow the guides for recovering your device in case of softbrick/hardbrick, IMEI/EFS corrupt etc.
- Video Guide : Bootloader Unlock, Root, TWRP, Restore, Unbrick & ROMs : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/video-redmi-note-3-bootloader-unlock-t3407003
- Flash/Unbrick On Locked/Unlocked Bootloader : http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
- Flash/Unbrick From HS USB 900E Mode : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unbricking-redmi-note3-hardbrickhs-usb-t3351325
- IMEI/EFS Repair : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/flash-recover-efs-snapdragon-t3406789
CREDITS
TWRPs
Vibhor : Official TWRP
TheStrix : F2FS TWRP, CM Firmware
dadi11 : Unofficial TWRP
BY~XM : ZCZ TWRP
Cofface????? : Cofface TWRP
Rajdip : Safe TWRP v2
Alka121209 : Alka TWRP
PATCHES
Rajdip : Universal Boot Image Patcher
jcadduono : Lazy Flasher
Sudeep Duhoon : VoLTE Patch
*Moon- : RR 5.8.0 Fingerprint Fix
tank0412 : CM13 Front Camera Fix
banmeifyouwant : CM13 Radios & Security Fix
FIRMWARE
wmaster4g : Multi ROM Firmware
TheStrix : CM Firmware
Psy_Man : Android N Firmware
GUIDES
Tomsgt : Video Tutorial
Rajdip : Unbrick Guide
Muz_paray : Unbrick Guide
Archit9169 : IMEI/EFS Repair Guide

why after flashing alka recovery, we should again flash cofface? is alka recovery used for backup only? can we flash roms with alka recovery?

white FANNg said:
why after flashing alka recovery, we should again flash cofface? is alka recovery used for backup only? can we flash roms with alka recovery?
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For official users you can flash other ROMs with Alka TWRP as well.
For unofficial users you must flash Safe TWRP v2 after Alka to avoid hardbrick if you flash MIUI ROM.

I am running now stocl global rom with officialy unlocked bootloader.
How can I flash Alka recovery to backup and install cm13? just use adb flash recovery?

Thanks for the initiative, can you explain more about the partitions.
What if one doesn't have all the partitions backed up and flashed custom rom ( CM 13)?
Also please include the current version of TWRP for respective recoveries.

nonyhaha said:
I am running now stocl global rom with officialy unlocked bootloader.
How can I flash Alka recovery to backup and install cm13? just use adb flash recovery?
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fastboot flash recovery alkatwrp.img
mnsk said:
Thanks for the initiative, can you explain more about the partitions.
What if one doesn't have all the partitions backed up and flashed custom rom ( CM 13)?
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Santhosh's CM13 zip based on M firmware has M boot loader. After flashing the zip your bootloader gets locked & gets updated to M boot loader.
So if you want to revert back to MIUI based on Lollipop you need to take backup of each & every partition using Alka TWRP, other TWRP wont work.
This restores the phone back to L boot loader & preserves IMEI.
All the links are updated to the latest versions of respective TWRPs.

SharkcpN said:
All the links are updated to the latest versions of respective TWRPs.
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Can you also include them in the OP like official is on 3.0.2, alka on 3.0. Will be easier to keep track.

I think for officially unlocked bootloader the official TWRP should be used. You can flash the universal boot image patcher as a secondary ZIP if needed, and you can back up EFS with it

Hey all, I have successfully unlocked unofficially and flashed a alka via fastboot but I can't boot into recovery.
If I do adb reboot recovery it goes to a screen with a picture of my device which I assume is the stock recovery. If I reboot with Vol Up and Power I get the same thing. Any ideas? Thanks!
EDIT: I flashed "Safe TWRP v2" then Alka and it worked! Thanks OP

Nice information.
So the alka version is the best for official. Just want to know more:
1. Is that mean that backup/restore feature of cofface not backup all partitions?
2. Are there any differences between cofface and alka beside backup feature? Both seem not built from latest official twrp.
3. How about flashing (not restoring) other Rom from Santosh M Rom?
Thanks.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk

I installed alka version and it is in chinese, I am trying desperately to find a way to switch language, but all the guides online point to twrp theme manager, which does not work. any guide to change language from within twrp?
I flashed Cofface twrp also and the language is still in Chinese. there is no way to add some files somewhere to change the freakin' language?

Grantius said:
I think for officially unlocked bootloader the official TWRP should be used. You can flash the universal boot image patcher as a secondary ZIP if needed, and you can back up EFS with it
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Yes you can use it too
Doublewise said:
Nice information. So the alka version is the best for official. Just want to know more:
1. Is that mean that backup/restore feature of cofface not backup all partitions?
2. Are there any differences between cofface and alka beside backup feature? Both seem not built from latest official twrp.
3. How about flashing (not restoring) other Rom from Santosh M Rom?
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1. Yes, only Alka TWRP is capable of backing up & restoring all partitions including bootloader.
2. Alka TWRP backs up EFS (IMEI) partition as well, Cofface dosent. Rest all features are same.
3. For official unlocked users : You can flash any ROM using Alka TWRP.
Unofficial unlocked users : You must flash Safe TWRP v2 before flashing any ROM else it will lead to hardbricking.
nonyhaha said:
I installed alka version and it is in chinese, I am trying desperately to find a way to switch language, but all the guides online point to twrp theme manager, which does not work. any guide to change language from within twrp?
I flashed Cofface twrp also and the language is still in Chinese. there is no way to add some files somewhere to change the freakin' language?
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Re-flash Alka / Cofface TWRP, you will be greeted by a chinese text. Click on the box on the right, select English & tick mark the box above slider & swipe it.

SharkcpN said:
Yes you can use it too
1. Yes, only Alka TWRP is capable of backing up & restoring all partitions including bootloader.
2. Alka TWRP backs up EFS (IMEI) partition as well, Cofface dosent. Rest all features are same.
3. For official unlocked users : You can flash any ROM using Alka TWRP.
Unofficial unlocked users : You must flash Safe TWRP v2 before flashing any ROM else it will lead to hardbricking.
Re-flash Alka / Cofface TWRP, you will be greeted by a chinese text. Click on the box on the right, select English & tick mark the box above slider & swipe it.
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Alka and coface give an error, can't find en.xml in the zip.

nonyhaha said:
Alka and coface give an error, can't find en.xml in the zip.
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Go to TWRP folder in the internal storage where you have installed Themes folder, delete the entire folder.

....i lost the L boot loader...
...good afternoon...
...i flashed shantosh's rom without taking backup...
...so, i lost the stock L bootloader...
...now i see the M bootloader with cyanogenmod logo...
...it's not a problem since i flashed a lot of cm based roms, and some miui roms also, with this M bootloader...
...but i want the official bunny bootloader back...
...how can i restore it back ?
...flashing with mi flash tool maby ??

Thanks for this post cos this finally clears up my confusions.... And well I suppose Cofface is good because rooting after updates is easy....But just one question....Exactly how do I install OTAs? It seems I cant install the small 150mb ota files so I have to install the fastboot rom...But do I have to wipe system before that? Because I tried flashing 7.3.6.0 update (fastboot rom 1.1gb) without wiping system and its still showing me on 7.3.5.0.... So what exactly is the method before applying OTAs?

anshulratchet said:
Thanks for this post cos this finally clears up my confusions.... And well I suppose Cofface is good because rooting after updates is easy....But just one question....Exactly how do I install OTAs? It seems I cant install the small 150mb ota files so I have to install the fastboot rom...But do I have to wipe system before that? Because I tried flashing 7.3.6.0 update (fastboot rom 1.1gb) without wiping system and its still showing me on 7.3.5.0.... So what exactly is the method before applying OTAs?
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You need to use recovery ROM, not fast boot.

And how to move from unofficially unlocked bootloader to official unlocking?

Your favorite TWRP for a Mi A1 under Oreo 8.1.0 updated on the last OTA of July 2o18?

I'm really sorry... First post: a question…
But in my defense I already made some donations to members here and I am an old lady cats !
Well, I just acquired a Xiaomi Mi A1 and I tried to install a recovery.
I first tried with the official TWRP « twrp-3.2.2-0-tissot.img » from https://eu.dl.twrp.me/tissot but he never want to boot under the command:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.2.2-0-tissot.img
Normal. I realized after that he could not boot because it seems compiled for Nougat 7.1.2 version while I’m running an Oreo 8.1.0 with last July’2018 OTA ( OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.4.0.ODHMIFE )
So, I try a TWRP (type Oreo) whose I don’t remember where I found it, I install it and everything seems to be OK until I restore a backup… Bootloop ! :crying:
But a nasty bootloop ! Because the one and only solution I managed to recover the phone is to Mi Flash the last image of July’18 ( 9.6.4.0.ODHMIFE )
I success flashing and I end up with a brand new phone. :victory:
So… Before breaking anything more I’m here to call to your user experiences to advise me for a TWRP that works (especially for backup/restore) on Mi A1 Oreo 8.1.0
Here my questions :
—1) I hesitate between using and hacking the Stock ROM, LineageOS 15.1 or AospExtended.
——Then, a common TWRP for backup and restore between this three ROMs is not possible I suppose? It seems not because for example LOS would be delivered/flashed with its own TWRP…
—2) I tried to compile my own TWRP but after 4GB of « repo sync » download I still not get a folder « devices/xiaomi/tissot/BoardConfig.mk » neither even only a « BoardConfig.mk » to configure…
——So I left out to compile myself and I sorted out what was available in the most recent TWRP for Oreo Tissot and found:
@mohancm ’s recovery —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3688472
@pl_blaze ’s recovery (based on mohancm above) —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77071659&postcount=1303
@CosmicDan ’s recovery —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3793637
@nicknitewolf ’s recovery —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3821469
——Which one do you advised me to be compatible with a Xiaomi Mi A1 under Oreo 8.1.0 (Non treble) updated to the last patch of July’2018 ( OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.4.0.ODHMIFE ) ?
My goal is to be able to backup & restore system and data without bootloop, without data loss, corruptions and without any bugs in a general way.
Finally for that my first post will not be only an useless question I will share with you image file tree of Boot Stock and image file tree of the 4 TWRP mentioned above. If it can be useful for someone…
Warning ! TAR.GZ compressed ! Extract in Linux preferred ! Not sure how symlink/letter case will react in Windows…
@Stock Boot 8.1.0 Oreo 9.6.4.0 Extracted —> https://mega.nz/Stock_Boot_Extracted (Virustotal)
@mohancm ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/mohancm (Virustotal)
@pl_blaze ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/pl_blaze (Virustotal)
@CosmicDan ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/CosmicDan (Virustotal)
@nicknitewolf ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/nicknitewolf (Virustotal)
Again, sorry to start with a long post and only questions, but I intend to participate later: I have to make 5 customs images to edit Tissot’s « splash.img » (based on blue/yellow Amstrad CPC theme teaser) and I would share my work here.

? Mumu said:
I'm really sorry... First post: a question…
But in my defense I already made some donations to members here and I am an old lady cats !
Well, I just acquired a Xiaomi Mi A1 and I tried to install a recovery.
I first tried with the official TWRP « twrp-3.2.2-0-tissot.img » from https://eu.dl.twrp.me/tissot but he never want to boot under the command:
Normal. I realized after that he could not boot because it seems compiled for Nougat 7.1.2 version while I’m running an Oreo 8.1.0 with last July’2018 OTA ( OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.4.0.ODHMIFE )
So, I try a TWRP (type Oreo) whose I don’t remember where I found it, I install it and everything seems to be OK until I restore a backup… Bootloop ! :crying:
But a nasty bootloop ! Because the one and only solution I managed to recover the phone is to Mi Flash the last image of July’18 ( 9.6.4.0.ODHMIFE )
I success flashing and I end up with a brand new phone. :victory:
So… Before breaking anything more I’m here to call to your user experiences to advise me for a TWRP that works (especially for backup/restore) on Mi A1 Oreo 8.1.0
Here my questions :
—1) I hesitate between using and hacking the Stock ROM, LineageOS 15.1 or AospExtended.
——Then, a common TWRP for backup and restore between this three ROMs is not possible I suppose? It seems not because for example LOS would be delivered/flashed with its own TWRP…
—2) I tried to compile my own TWRP but after 4GB of « repo sync » download I still not get a folder « devices/xiaomi/tissot/BoardConfig.mk » neither even only a « BoardConfig.mk » to configure…
——So I left out to compile myself and I sorted out what was available in the most recent TWRP for Oreo Tissot and found:
@mohancm ’s recovery —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3688472
@pl_blaze ’s recovery (based on mohancm above) —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77071659&postcount=1303
@CosmicDan ’s recovery —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3793637
@nicknitewolf ’s recovery —> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3821469
——Which one do you advised me to be compatible with a Xiaomi Mi A1 under Oreo 8.1.0 (Non treble) updated to the last patch of July’2018 ( OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.4.0.ODHMIFE ) ?
My goal is to be able to backup & restore system and data without bootloop, without data loss, corruptions and without any bugs in a general way.
Finally for that my first post will not be only an useless question I will share with you image file tree of Boot Stock and image file tree of the 4 TWRP mentioned above. If it can be useful for someone…
Warning ! TAR.GZ compressed ! Extract in Linux preferred ! Not sure how symlink/letter case will react in Windows…
@Stock Boot 8.1.0 Oreo 9.6.4.0 Extracted —> https://mega.nz/Stock_Boot_Extracted(Virustotal)
@mohancm ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/mohancm(Virustotal)
@pl_blaze ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/pl_blaze(Virustotal)
@CosmicDan ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/CosmicDan(Virustotal)
@nicknitewolf ’s recovery extracted —> https://mega.nz/nicknitewolf(Virustotal)
Again, sorry to start with a long post and only questions, but I intend to participate later: I have to make 5 customs images to edit Tissot’s « splash.img » (based on blue/yellow Amstrad CPC theme teaser) and I would share my work here.
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If you don't wan't to trebelize your phone go with the twrp from nicknitewolf, it's the only that can install LineageOs images untill now, but it's only a bootable twrp, don't have permanent twrp untill now, or you can try with cosmicdan twrp, this have a survive function when you install a rom, but cannot install latest LineageOs roms.
With all twrp you can backup and restore any rom, stock and custom.
Edit, now abishek released a new twrp 3.2.3 that work with all roms and it's persistent. It's on the OP from lineageos official threat

mardrest said:
If you don't wan't to trebelize your phone go with the twrp from nicknitewolf, it's the only that can install LineageOs images untill now, but it's only a bootable twrp, don't have permanent twrp untill now, or you can try with cosmicdan twrp, this have a survive function when you install a rom, but cannot install latest LineageOs roms.
With all twrp you can backup and restore any rom, stock and custom.
Edit, now abishek released a new twrp 3.2.3 that work with all roms and it's persistent. It's on the OP from lineageos official threat
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Seem you are speaking on this --> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77189749&postcount=3512
I will check this up ! Thank you mate ! :highfive:
Edit for other, here the links :
TWRP-3.2.3 : https://drive.google.com/a/my.smccd.edu/uc?id=1tjfpvJKaEtviITgd83plS9p0BMQYHgEe&export=download
TWRP-Installer-3.2.3.zip : https://drive.google.com/a/my.smccd.edu/uc?id=1_xM-24m_vANR0eRJrytgnVDAvpiJfC6q&export=download
Please got thanks abhishek987

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