Xiaomi Black Shark Support/MEGATHREAD

[baobeatmaker]

Is there any way to root Black Shark CN android 9.0 guys?
Please reply me

 

[shteren]

You guys seen the news? Theres a new joyui version coming to all blacksharks which is gonna be closer to miui maybe itll start getting faster updates once we are aligned with miui and maybe root will be easier.

 

[shteren]

@JengaMasterG i tried to flash the march 2019 CN build you uploaded to google drive to my a slot and after booting i just get a black screen.
also if i try to enter recovery and wipe system i just a black screen.

i don't know what i missed, all files said they flashed correctly, and i flash the boot image last.

i didn't get this wierd error when i flash the system but it still finished:
"invalid file format at header magic"

please help.

Edit: never mind i managed to use the qfil method, idk why nobody cared to mention anywhere that you must change that firehose settings storage type to ufs to match the phone type. that was whats stopping me.

i still don't understand why when i flashed the google drive image files using fastboot i ended up with a black screen thouh, if you can explain for future updates i'll be happy, thanks.

 

[alusher]

This file is not for use in OTA. It serves to recover bricked device, procedure using the QFIL program, being the device in EDL mode.

No this is the file my phone is saying it's the update it just doesn't work even though it tells me it downloading it just doesn't

 

[GiaiPhapAndroid]

hello
anyone know edl testpoint of Black shark , I have a phone get error not detect pc

 

[aNGERY]

I bricked my BS1, hoping someone can help.

I flashed the restore files here on both partitions because no matter what I do, I couldn't get it to update. The updater would crash and say I'm up to date, then go right back to asking me to update again.

I had the genius idea to switch partitions. Not my smartest choice. Now it's stuck on the black shark splash screen, and I can't even get into the bootloader.

Any ideas?

 

[shteren]

I bricked my BS1, hoping someone can help.

I flashed the restore files here on both partitions because no matter what I do, I couldn't get it to update. The updater would crash and say I'm up to date, then go right back to asking me to update again.

I had the genius idea to switch partitions. Not my smartest choice. Now it's stuck on the black shark splash screen, and I can't even get into the bootloader.

Any ideas?

Scroll up look at my last message, there's explanation here somewhere + video link to use a program called qfil to restore bricked phones. Z

 

[aNGERY]

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80072024&postcount=143


This? Will it work in QDloader mode? I don't want to get too excited.

 

[aNGERY]

you guys got me going again. thank you and i love you all <3

 

[odygr]

i have the black shart SKR-A0 (Chinese) and i have unlocked the bootloader and trying to boot TWRP recovery.
i downloaded the img file and run the commad "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-0-blackshark.img" but it only restarts the phone and boot normaly. not in Recovery mode
what is wrong?

 

[1ch1c00]

Google camera for BS1?

Hi I'm just new here. Just got my BS1 and was trying to customize it. I can't find any thread regarding Google camera for BS1. Are there any support for it?

Also, I was wondering does anyone here use any theme launcher for BS1? I'm using BS1 global. Thanks everyone

 

[manoklang008]

reboot only

Welcome!
This Megathread is to help bring the different threads together for the Xiaomi Black Shark (SKR-A0 or SKR-H0) since the xiaomi-black-shark tag is broken (at least for me it is). This will also serve as a one-stop shop for people who need general black shark support!

Disclaimer: You (the user) assume the risk for any bootloader unlocking, rooting, or any other modifying of your device. These can lead to phone's being bricked or boot-looped. We aren't to blame if the directions aren't followed to the T!

Tips before modding your phone
1. Stay organized! Make a folder for any files you download or data your backup so you don't lose anything important
2. Backup your user data onto your computer. It is guaranteed 100% of the time that your phone's data will be wiped when installing of uninstalling ANY of the modifications listed below. Unless you have been rooting and unlocking bootloaders for years, you don't want to skip this step.

Common ADB and Fastboot Commands

These are some commands you'll need to get to know:
adb devices: this shows what devices are currently connected to your computer
adb pull: this pulls a file from your phone and saves it to a location on your computer. You will need to specify the location of the file and the save location of the file
adb reboot bootloader: this reboots the phone into fastboot mode to use fastboot commands

fastboot devices: this shows what devices are connected to your computer in fastboot mode
fastboot boot filename.img: this boots the phone with using a image file of your choice
fastboot flash disk_partiton filename.img: this will flash an image file over the disk partition you want.

Example:
fastboot system system.img flashes a new system_a.img over the system parition of your phone's storage. This is where the main operating system is held on the phone.​

fastboot reboot: reboots the phone
fastboot continue: boots the phone straight from fastboot into the system, not restarting the phone.

Unlock/Relock your Bootloader
WARNING: This WILL wipe your internal data
On Android, the phone must have an unlocked bootloader to enable some of the common modding features. These steps will unlock your bootloader.
Pre-requisites:

1. You will need the SDK Platform Tools downloaded onto your computer. This has the necessary adb and fastboot programs you will need in order to unlock your bootloader.

2. Enable Developer Options on the Phone
-Go to Settings -> About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times to enable Developer Options

3. Enable OEM unlocking
-For CN Version (SKR-A0):
Go to Settings -> Other Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options and Enable OEM unlocking. It will give you a warning pop up. Click yes to enable OEM unlocking.

-For Global Version (SKR-H0):
Go to Settings -> Developer Options and Enable OEM unlocking. It will give you a warning pop up. Click yes to enable OEM unlocking.

4. Enable USB Debugging. This lets you use ADB (Android Debugging Bridge) to send commands from your computer to the phone.
-For CN Version (SKR-A0):
Go to Settings -> Other Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options and Enable USB debugging.

-For Global Version (SKR-H0):
Go to Settings -> Developer Options and Enable USB debugging.

5. Boot into fastboot mode.
-Booting from the Phone:

• Turn the Phone off
• Press and hold the Volume Down Button
• Turn the phone on while holding the volume down button

-Booting from the PC:

• Connect your phone to your computer.
• Go to where you downloaded the SDK platform tools. The folder name should be "platform-tools" and have "adb" and "fastboot" exe files in it.
• Open a command prompt/terminal from that folder.
• Run the command: adb devices
  
  A pop up should show up on your phone. Click the checkmark next to "Always allow from this computer" and click ok. Your computer is now allowed to send commands to the phone.​
• Now run the command: adb reboot bootloader

You should now be in fastboot mode!

To check if you're in fastboot mode:

• Go to where you downloaded the SDK platform tools. The folder name should be "platform-tools" and have "adb" and "fastboot" exe files in it.
• Open a command prompt/terminal from that folder.
• Run the command: fastboot devices

If your device shows up then you're in fastboot mode! You should also see a line of text that says something like:
"Bootloader Locked"
"Bootloader Unlocked"

Unlocking your Bootloader:

1. If your phone says bootloader is locked:
While connected to your PC run the following commands:
-For SKR-A0
fastboot oem unlock

-For SKR-H0
fastboot flashing unlock

If there is a warning click to proceed with the unlock. THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA AT THIS TIME.

If your phone says bootloader is unlocked:
Skip this step!

Your Bootloader is now Unlocked!!

Relocking your Bootloader:[/size]

1. Boot into fastboot mode

2. Connect your phone to your computer

3. Run the Bootloader Lock command
3a. For Both Versions
fastboot flashing lock


WARNING: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA.
Your bootloader is now Locked!

Rooting Using TWRP
Unlocked Bootloader Required!

Required files:

• The latest Magisk Zip and APK files...it can be found here
• A Computer with the latest SDK Platform tools
• TWRP image file found at this thread

Do NOT download the installer.

1. Boot into fastboot mode and connect to your computer

2. Run the command: fastboot boot Name_of_twrp_file_.img
Replace Name_of_twrp_file.img with the name of the twrp image file you've downloaded for the blackshark

Tips:
If your screen is upside down, that's ok! Your touches will be in the same spot, the image is the only thing that's upside down.
On first boot, if TWRP is asking for a decryption password, you will need to wipe your data before going forward.

3. Move the Magisk Zip file to your phone's storage

4. On TWRP:
Click install -> Magisk.Zip file -> Swipe to confirm flash

5. After the install is complete: Swipe to reboot the phone
DO NOT INSTALL TWRP APP IF IT ASKS YOU TO

6. After the phone reboots, install the Magisk apk file

7. If you start the magisk app and it says Magisk is not installed, try rebooting your phone.

8. If you start the magisk app, and it asks to download extra resources, click ok.

You're now rooted!

Install GApps
Installing GApps should only be for the CN version!

You can find the directions and required files in this thread here

Factory Images

For the CN version (SKR-A0)
The factory images can be found on Google Drive here

For the Global version (SKR-H0)
[Guide] Restoring Black Shark 1 Global to Stock OTA bug fixed!

Using Project Treble (GSI) System Images!

What is Project Treble and GSI?

The Generic System Image (GSI) was added into Android 8.0 devices to enable OEM partners and developers to help with updating devices. Using an dual system approach (slot a and slot b) android phones can be updated seamlessly (without rebooting) and recover devices from a bad update.
Project Treble is an extension of this feature to enable developers to update their OS easier to new versions of Android! This includes *drum roll* the ROM commmunity!! So if your phone supports project treble and gsi (which the Black Shark does) we already have ROMs available to us!

The Downside to Project Treble Roms
Our Vendor File isn't compatible with Treble ROMs and we can't use other vendor files (as what I have seen so far) so these bugs will exist for now:
The S logo doesn't turn off. Stays Green lit.
You may not be able to increase screen brightness.
Fingerprint may not work on the Treble ROM.

Installing a Project Treble Rom

YOU WILL LOSE YOUR USERDATA. THERE IS NO GETTING AROUND THIS AS OF NOW.
Prerequisites:
Unlocked Bootloader on your phone and adb, fastboot, TWRP image and the most recent Magisk Zip on your computer.
For CN variants (SKR-A0) you may need to use the Global (SKR-H0) vendor and boot images. These steps were tested on using the Global Images

1. Choose your rom over here
2. Download the ARM64 A/B version of your rom of choice. The Black Shark supports Seamless Updates and it's based on the 64bit architecture (as are most modern phones).
3. Factory Reset your phone. You can do this either through the recovery or through the system settings.
4. Boot into bootloader mode on the phone and connect the phone to the PC.
5. Erase the system partition: fastboot erase system
6. Flash the new system OS: fastboot -u flash system system_image_file.img
7. Boot into TWRP from fastboot: fastboot boot twrp_file.img
8. Tap the DO NOT ALLOW SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
9. Move the Magisk Zip file to your phone.
10. Click Install -> Magisk Zip -> Swipe to Install
11. Reboot the Phone

That's it! Your screen will be upside down during the media locking process (using a Disable Force Encryption file has not worked for me). Once your get to the setup page you may have to set it up with the screen upside down. THIS IS THE SAME AS HOW TWRP IS UPSIDE DOWN BUT THE TAPS ARE IN THE NORMAL SPOTS. If a warning comes up that's normal.

Android 9.0 Pie News!!!
https://xdaforums.com/android/development/news-black-shark-2-features-coming-to-t3924703

How to Get CN Rom's Shark Space and MI Market onto Global ROM:
https://xdaforums.com/android/development/port-cn-shark-space-mi-market-blackshark-t3927854

Credits:
TWRP by @mauronofrio
Offical XDA Magisk Thread
@gilbert32 for factory global images

I try to root my bs1 cn rom, the problem is after fastboot boot twrp.img my phone just reboot to normal not in the twrp

 

[gervaniolima]

Can't root Android 9? Global version

 

[gilbert32]

Can't root Android 9? Global version

why you can't root it? if you flash twrp on the inactive slot, twrp should boot. then you can flash magisk to root it. but first BACKUP ALL YOUR PARTITIONS.

 

[gervaniolima]

is it possible to keep twrp installed this way?
i'm thinking of installing the CN version via QPST (my device is global) do you think it's worth it?

 

[dx009]

thanks for your help
after uinstall magisk using twrp, my phone can encrypt but only slot b
if i boot using slot a, the error still shown up so i cant encrypt my phone to get OTA update
so if i boot using slot b know the version shown CN version
but if i change to slot a it's show CN but after i choose update the os change to global version
if i update my blackshark localy using *#*#1027#*#* the package dosnt exist

but using this version i can access the light menu and change the color mode
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from slot B i cant install the OTA
i still find out how to install the OTA from slot A
i will give the update

thanks

Hi bro

This code dosen't work for me in black shark 2 global

 

[shteren]

Anyone here upgraded China version to joyui 11? It won't let me upgrade with unlocked bootloader I wonder if it's worth complete data wipe for it.

Also there is new twrp 3.3.1 for our blackshark for Android pie so if u can unlock the bootloader after joyui 11 upgrade u can root it.

 

[SoughRex]

Global ROM?

I have the black shark 3 international(Chinese) ROM. I'm trying to find a Global ROM so that I can have all of my google services including Google Pay to work correctly. If anyone can contribute with any information please let me know. Thanks.

 

[vchircu]

Excuse me if this is the wrong place to posts this but im unsure of where else to post

I have a blackshark 1 that ive managed to brick , only have fastboot , unable to boot normally , i also have access to to twrp , i tried to restore a backup from twrp that i had but nothing seems to work , is there anyway to completely restore it to factory using either fastboot , the mi flash tool or twrp ?
it was working before i tried to flash twrp and i was messing around with the a/b paritions
Thanks in Advance

 

[gsmtraker]

Excuse me if this is the wrong place to posts this but im unsure of where else to post



I have a blackshark 1 that ive managed to brick , only have fastboot , unable to boot normally , i also have access to to twrp , i tried to restore a backup from twrp that i had but nothing seems to work , is there anyway to completely restore it to factory using either fastboot , the mi flash tool or twrp ?

it was working before i tried to flash twrp and i was messing around with the a/b paritions

Thanks in Advance

Change Slot, if u are on A switch to B.
If u still not get boot to normal screen then flash Stock boot img , U have stock boot img in this thread or extract from OTA package.


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