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    Thread Any magnifying glass app that actually supports mi a1?

    Anything I tried is too pixelized as if it only utilizes the camera to a much lower resolution from it's maximum one thanks
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    the guide isn't that clear, after installing the magisk apk (which you have to find in the other guide) you should open magisk app and install anything, but to shut down the phone and then do the fastboot process, only then you do the direct method installation via the magisk app.. it wasn't...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    Hey.. I tried to install magisk on the same MI A1 you helped me with via this guide I enabled oem unlocking&usb debugging, installed the magisk manager apk (but didn't install anything via magisk manager itself, the guide doesn't tell to) Then entered fastboot mode, entered on fastboot cmd...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    LOL that's the first thing I did < unlocking oem.. And I assume the data was probably corrupted beforehand, because on my own mi a1 MiFlash (with save user data) worked like a charm and kept everything without even changing the OS settings & apps The owner was stupid to install shaddy phishing...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    *update* while in testpoint mode, I flashed 8.1.1 rom via MiFlash, I selected "save user data*, but it didn't save anything and the phone booted on factory default settings.. When my own mi a1 was bootlooped I did the same thing (via fastboot, not testpoint) and everything was saved, I guess...
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    Does this guide support Mi A1 with "security patch level: october 5, 2018" and android 8.1.0 ? Should I get the july patched boot or is it too old?
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    ohh so that's what you meant, I know this recovery menu, I use it to power off the device all the time.. but when the phone is in this mode, while connected to USB, the PC doesn't recognize anything (or even if the usb is connected only after getting to this mode) btw I managed to get to the...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    is it dangerous to get into recovery screen? is this how you do it? >>> https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/help-booting-recovery-mi-a1-t3728452/post75035079
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    yes you are right, it's vol up&vol down when it says "android one", it worked on my own functioning Mi A1, but on bootlooped Mi A1 it didn't (and I tried several times), so what's the next step :confused:
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    is it even possible to get into safe mode when the phone is stuck in bootloop, how do you do that on a boot looped phone?
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    Post Default settings (no root/ rom) and OEM locked MI A1 stuck on bootloop

    I appreciate it ! what do you think about edl mode for backup? will it wipe out data or even has a chance of working on an oem-locked device? https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tool-low-level-backup-restore-unbrick-t3790307
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    Sorry I've been away I don't know how, might be an adware/virus that was installed via a phishing site, might be also a cleaning app or even the fact the phone fell down and caused a glass(not display) crack, but the bootloop happened long after the phone fell off with edl it would be possible...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    Thanks a lot for all the help! varben - you have been summon.. please help :angel: :good:
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    Post [TOOL] [TISSOT] Low-level Backup/Restore/Unbrick toolkit for Mi A1

    I wanna backup an mi a1 without root, and oem LOCKED (never checked oem unlock in dev options) and I have 2 questions 1. How can I install qualcomm drivers if I don't have "other devices under the device manager list ? 2. Do I have to do the test point process if the phone is stuck in bootloop ...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    from the edl guide: 2 Questions about the edl guide: 1. How can I install qualcomm drivers if I don't have "other devices under the device manager list (even after connecting mi a1 via usb in fastboot mode and typing fastboot oem edl, i saw no qualcomm in device manager ? 2. Do I have to do...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    so edl can save the data for a bootlooped (without oem unlock checked) mi a1? the miflash tool didn't work when I tried to flash the 8.1 image because the oem is locked
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    I tried to execute the bat file (for the mi a1) but it didn't nothing This guy tells me wipe out factory is the worse thing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77888483&postcount=6 would it destroy the phone or he's just an amature lol :confused:
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    Post Default settings (no root/ rom) and OEM locked MI A1 stuck on bootloop

    How is this different that the other solutions ?
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    Thanks again, can I try this "flash_all_except_storage.bat" with this version "tissot_images_V9.6.2.0.ODHMIFE_8.1" ? it's what I have right now and I couldn't find the one you mentioned :/
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    Post Default settings (no root/ rom) and OEM locked MI A1 stuck on bootloop

    wouldn't the vol up+power >wipe out/factory reset work ? it's much more simple, oerhaos I should try it first or it will worsen the issue?
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    I managed to fix it on a different mi a1 with root which was already oem unlocked... You say that my only option is wipe out.. i was told in other post that I should follow this guide which is much more complicated than the vol up+power >wipe out/factory solution: which one should I do?
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    The phone was on default settings (never rooted or anything, owned by a newbie, never oem unlocked via dev options), now it's stuck on bootloop, so what are my options now? thank you
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    Post Default settings (no root/ rom) and OEM locked MI A1 stuck on bootloop

    How can I follow this video if the phone is stuck in bootloop ? I can't go to settings and check "unlock oem" or do anything except activate fastboot/recovery mode via vol up/down+ power combination When I click unlock it stops at 50% and in the log file it shows the same error it shows in...
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    Post [HELP THREAD] [Q&A] [NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask any question here, don't be shy!

    Don't know what caused it, maybe it's some ccleaner-type app (from google play) I tried to flash it with MiFlash and it says (remote: device is locked. cannot erase) When I try via fastboot command promt "fastboot oem unlock" and it returns "remote: oem unlock is not allowed" I don't want to...
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    Thread Default settings (no root/ rom) and OEM locked MI A1 stuck on bootloop

    Don't know what caused it, maybe it's some ccleaner-type app (from google play) I tried to flash it with MiFlash and it says (remote: device is locked. cannot erase) When I try via fastboot command promt "fastboot oem unlock" and it returns "remote: oem unlock is not allowed" I don't want to...
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    I just won't update it then.. last time it screwed my phone.. If I wanna follow the instructions below, for my 8.0.0 where am I supposed to find the proper files.. I'm too confused now :eek:
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    Right now when I open the magisk app it says "Magisk is not install", however when I refresh the app (by pulling down in the app's main screen) it status changed to "installed version: v16.0" There is no "uninstall option, only "update magisk" one BTW, in case you didn't know, you can have 50...
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    Are you sure it will work on my android 8.0.0? maybe now that magisk isn't working I can update my android to the latest version? (last time I tried to update it via the guide my phone got stuck in a bootloop) Is there an official guide for that where I can get the files from an official source...
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    I don't have twrp, never installed it, I only did the fastboot thing to install magisk once The weird thing is that the modules I installed seem to be working- youtube vanced , viper4androidfx and adblock are all working (I can't update the adblock though)
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    I don't think that it's the 17.1 because the problem started with 17.0 update..:rolleyes: thanks for the report.. I'll hold on with this solution...
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    Magisk just offered me new updates v17.1, and new apk file, the apk was installed successfully, but the v17.1 wasn't... there's also a boot patch file How the magisk-v17.1(17100).zip file should be installed anyway? via magisk I can only choose between "download zip only" or patch boot image...
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    In the same download folder where magisk v17 zip file is:
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    Post ROOT MI A1 (OREO 8.0-8.1) without disabling ota with magisk

    I have Mi A1 with oreo 8.0.0 and had it rooter with magisk, I tried to install the last MAGISK update V17 and failed.. I think I did it this way> update magisk>install>download zip only ... then update magisk>install> Patch Image Boot Fiile>choose "magisk-17.0(17000).zip" ---- flashing window...
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    Post How to hide root from an app that blocks it?

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    Post How to hide root from an app that blocks it?

    I already tried it and it failed, even after enable before opening the app in the first time I still got the error.. maybe the app stores a file on my phone once it detected it is rooted?
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    Post How to hide root from an app that blocks it?

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=il.co.stingtv&hl=en Not sure how useful the link is because only paid members can test it, the error is received only after trying to watch a stream
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    Post How to hide root from an app that blocks it?

    The results: I don't remember I ever installed "xposed" I use the default rom, I have magisk with a few models: android o APT-X libraries Camera lag fix oreo MI A1unified hosts adblock viper4android FX Youtube Vanced Magisk Repo
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    Thread How to hide root from an app that blocks it?

    TV streaming app blocks my device because it is rooted (for content protection reasons) Is there a way to hide the root or at least turn it off quickly ? btw, Magisk Hide is ON, I also tried "Hide Magisk Manager; repackage Magisk manager with random package name" Thank...
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    Post [8.0+] Dolby Atmos™ Axon 7 Oreo port 20180122-1 Guitardedhero

    the instructions say that I must be unrooted but I have root already
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    Post [8.0+] Dolby Atmos™ Axon 7 Oreo port 20180122-1 Guitardedhero

    Because you said "install magisk" - I already have it, I thought that it needed to be installed only after you install TWRP Anyway, I found TWRP on google play store, can i install this app? Which guide should I use for "twrp recovery-3.2.1-2-oreo" if my device is already rooter with magisk...
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    Post [8.0+] Dolby Atmos™ Axon 7 Oreo port 20180122-1 Guitardedhero

    I already have Magisk v16.0 (I updated it and it's the latest one, not 16.4) , should I delete before I install twrp? :eek: :eek: :eek:
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    Post [8.0+] Dolby Atmos™ Axon 7 Oreo port 20180122-1 Guitardedhero

    I'm not sure what do you mean, right now, with stock rom, 8.0.0 oreo, magisk&root, what is my next step if I want to install dolby > Should I install standard twrp version? if yes, should I remove Magisk first? > Is it the next step after installing twrp, or an alternative step to the one...
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    Post [8.0+] Dolby Atmos™ Axon 7 Oreo port 20180122-1 Guitardedhero

    My A1 (with oreo 8.0.0) has only magisk, I tried to install axon 7 modul and it said "installation failed" in the installation window.. should I install TWRP ?
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    Post Apps stuck on "Download Pending" in Google Play Store

    Yesterday I tried to download the same apps with other phones, and the problem persisted (so it's an external problem probably router/wifi/isp), but now somehow I can download any app, the issue is solved for now.. weird
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    Post Apps stuck on "Download Pending" in Google Play Store

    :laugh::laugh: sorry man, I meant to to say that I ENABLED all the disabled receivers.... I DIDN'T disable them, it was a typo So I did as you said I can update some apps and download some apps, but many others are stuck on pending, there isn't even any pattern in the type of apps that are...
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    Post Apps stuck on "Download Pending" in Google Play Store

    I disabled all receivers in "My Android Tools", didn't work, any suggestions? ***edit*** I actually ENABLED them. sorry about the typo
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    Post Google play - many downloads stuck on 0% unless I use VPN

    How can I tell weather I have this app? I can't find it in the app list
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    Thread Google play - many downloads stuck on 0% unless I use VPN

    I tried to delete all data and even disable/enable google play. Mi A1 is rootedwith magisk, on oreo 8.0.0 The apps I'm trying to download are not restricted to my region for sure I think it's related to the wifi connection, should anything be modified in the router settings or A1's connection...