Xiaomi Poco F1 [Stock Firmware BETA 8.10.11,Unlock Bootloader,TWRP Recovery and Root]

WARNING: Before attempting to root your device, do note that by unlocking your bootloader and modifying your device with root, ROMs, etc... you are NOT risking voiding your warranty! I am NOT responsible for what you do to your device either, so follow these instructions at your own risk. Make sure you know what you're doing, it's best to understand the process rather than just copy and paste commands and such.

General Information here.

I.Unlock Bootloader Unlocking Bootloader Explanation and Troubleshooting for NEWBIES
ll.TWRP Recovery
lll.Root
IV.Stock Firmware (Stable and Beta MIUI 10)
V.Netflix Fixed
VI.ARISE Sound Systems
VII.Magisk Modules

Tools and Information we need

Xiaomi USB Drivers
Minimal ADB Fastboot
Unlock Bootloader
Magisk 17.2 transfer to your phone
TWRP Recovery F1 / TWRP with fix to support MicroSD @CosmicDan rename to recovery.img
Dark TWRP Recovery V2 by ronks4pda / Changelog
Red Wolf TWRP Recovery
TWRP 3.2.3 V2 Unofficial by the Strix
TWRP 3.2.3 V3 Unofficial by the Strix added SD card support
Batik TWRP Recovery Unofficial
Pitch Black Project TWRP Recovery
Orange Fox Unofficial TWRP Recovery
TWRP 3.2.3-x Unofficial with working DECRYPTION 12/10/2018
Force Encryption Disabler / mirror transfer to your phone
Force Encryption Disabler V2 for Magisk 17.2


How to Unlock Bootloader
Back up Files (Internal Storage)

1. Go to Settings > About phone
2. Find the MIUI Version and press 6-8 times
3. Go to Additional Settings > Developers Options
4. Press and check USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

Option 1
Go to MIUI Unlock webiste
Fill up the form , Log in your MI account, and click apply now.
Wait for 2-4 days

Option 2
Mi Flashtool Run as Administrator the Mi Flashtool
Extract and RUN .exe file and sign in your Mi account
Sign in your Mi account in your Pocophone F1 (Go to Settings >Mi Unlock Status >Add Account & Device and make sure you’re logged In.)
Go to fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume down + Power Button at the same time and connect to PC.
Click the Unlock Button and DON'T PANIC let the process begin and wait until finish.
Go to fastboot type fastboot oem device-info. Check if Unlocked or Locked.

***Mi account should verified.
***AMD Ryzen System has a issues in Unlocking Bootloader try another PC (Intel Systems)


How to install TWRP Recovery

***TWRP Recovery (data decryption does not work as of now) Always do back up your internal storage
***Before installing TWRP Recovery make sure remove any security (PIN, Password, Finger Print)

Option 1
TWRP Recovery via Fastboot

Put the Minimal ADB Fastboot in C: of your PC.
Transfer the Recovery.img in Fastboot folder
Open Fastboot folder and Press Shift+Right Click and Select Open Command Window Here.

adb reboot bootloader hit enter
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img hit enter

*If unknown partition error try this command: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Now you successfully installed the TWRP recovery (Check it press and hold the volume up button and power button)

Option 2
TWRP Installer

Download TWRP Installer and transfer in C: of your computer.
Fastboot your Poco F1 and plug it
Open TWRP Installer folder and click (run as administrator) twrp-installer.bat

How to Root

1. Force encryption disbaler
2. Magisk.zip

Press and hold the volume up button and power button simultaneously
Select and install Force encryption disabler and swipe (done flashing)
Press return key and reboot to recovery mode again.
Format data (internal storage will be formatted)
Select and install Magisk.zip and swipe (done flashing)
Reboot and download Root checker.

Now you can Debloat and install Custom ROMs, Kernel and rooted apps.

Nandroid Back Up Tips

Make sure remove any security PIN, Password and Finger Print before making a na nandroid back up but if you forgot to remove it we have workaround.

Option 1
Boot TWRP Recovery click Advanced> File Manager> data> system and delete 5 files

1.gatekeeper password key
2.gatekeeper pattern key
3.locksettings.db
4.locksettings.db-shm
5.locksettings.db-wal

after deleted the 5 files boot it in the system.

Option 2
Download the zip.file and flash via TWRP

***TWRP Password? flash the file.

Stock Firmware OEJMIFD

MIUI ROM Flashing Tool

MIUI 9 Global Stable
MIUI 9 Global Stable 9.6.14.0
System / TWRP - Download
MiFlash / Fastboot - Download

MIUI 9 Global Stable 9.6.18.0
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MIUI 9 Global Stable 9.6.22.0
System / TWRP - Download
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MIUI 9 Stable 9.6.23.0 OEJRUFD
MiFlash / Fastboot V9.6.23.0 OEJRUFD - Download

MIUI Global Developer (Beta MIUI 10)
Unlock Bootloader and TWRP Recovery
Recovery - Version 8.9.4 Download
Recovery - Version 8.8.28 Download
MIUI 10 Global Beta 10 8.9.11 TWRP
MIUI 10 Global Beta 10 8.9.13 TWRP
MIUI 10 Global Beta 10 8.9.13 Fastboot
MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.9.18 TWRP
MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.9.20 Fastboot
MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.9.20 Full TWRP
MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.10.11 Full ROM NEW!
MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.10.11 Fastboot NEW!
MIUI 10 8.9.13 EU TWRP
MIUI 10 8.9.20 EU TWRP


Netflix Fix
Fix for Netflix Force HD and UltraHD Read this Original Thread.
Netflix UltraHD
Netflix HD

ARISE Sound Systems
***Nandroid back up your current ROM without any pin or password.
Arise Sound System Original Thread

Magisk Modules
Volume Boost flash via TWRP Recovery
Full Photo Caller for MIUI 10
Enabale Doze for GMS
Greenify
Play Store Visa


*** I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSSIBLE DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE AS A RESULT OF FLASHING AND I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BRICKED PHONES OR LOST DATA... FLASH AT OWN RISK ***