Xiaomi recently rolled out Android Pie update for the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. But due to the lack of proper TWRP support, it is not possible to flash Magisk to root the devices. So, here we are today, to help you root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite on Android Pie. Root could be achieved by temporarily booting the patched boot img and then using installing Magisk via the Magisk Manager app.
To recap, we already have a tutorial to root Xiaomi Mi A2 devices, but it is only limited to Android Oreo. That’s because TWRP recovery for both the devices doesn’t support storage decryption on Pie. And since the recoveries have not been updated yet, it prevents users from flashing Magisk to gain root. We do hope that TWRP will be updated soon. But until then, there’s only one way to root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite on Android Pie.
The method is fairly simple and requires you to temporarily boot a patched boot image. Once booted, you can use Magisk Manager to permanently flash Magisk and root your phone. This shall work on Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite running Android Pie with build number V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM, and on older updates as well. Just follow the steps listed below.
The credits for providing the patched boot images go to Boe323, Ricardo Guariento, Mattania and NourHazem I.
Update x3: Xiaomi has started rolling out February update with version 10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM for the Mi A2. According to the users, the update is still not quite stable and has bugs. However, if you have still updated your phone, we have provided the patched and stock boot images for this version too.
Update x2: Several Mi A2 users are facing bootloop after January 2019 update. For now, we’d advise you not to update your phone until we have an official word from Xiaomi and the issue is resolved.
Update x1: If you have upgraded to V10.0.3.0 (January Pie Update), it is best to first restore the stock boot image (fastboot flash boot_a boot.img and fastboot flash boot_b boot.img) before trying to follow this method. It seems as if January update for Mi Android One devices has some change in the boot.img (kernel).
Prerequisites
- Like always, we can’t help but strain enough that you take a complete backup of all your data stored on the phone. Although this process will not wipe anything, it is best to safeguard your data in case anything goes unplanned. We also have a comprehensive guide on how to backup Android phones completely.
- You must unlock the bootloader on your Mi A2/A2 Lite.
- Download Android platform-tools package and extract it on your PC.
- On Windows: Go to the ‘platform-tools’ folder that you extracted earlier. Now, while holding the SHIFT key, right-click on an empty space inside this folder. Select ‘Open PowerShell window here’ from the menu.
- On Linux/macOS: Open the ‘Terminal’ and cd to the location of the ‘platform-tools’ folder. Example:
cd /Users/Dhananjay/Desktop/platform-tools
Once you have fulfilled the requirements stated above, go ahead and follow the instructions below to root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite on Android Pie.
Downloads
Considering that our readers are often looking for the Mi A2/A2 Lite stock boot images, we have also added download links for the same.
Updated on 3 March 2019: V10.0.4.0 Patched Boot Image for Xiaomi Mi A2 is now available. It is patched with the latest stable Magisk v18.1 version.
Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout)
- V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM (Huge thanks to XDA Senior Member minnuss!):
- V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ:
Mi A2 Lite (daisy)
- V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM:
- V10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM:
- V10.0.2.0.PDLMIFJ Patched Boot Image: Link
- V10.0.1.0.PDLMIFJ:
Instructions to Root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite on Android Pie
- Power off your Mi A2/A2 Lite completely
- Hold the Volume Down and Power buttons together to boot your phone into Fastboot Mode
- Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable
- Download the patched boot image for your Mi A2/A2 Lite
- Copy the downloaded file to the ‘platform-tools’ folder where the ADB and fastboot binaries are present
- Enter the following command to temporarily boot the patched boot image:
.\fastboot boot <patched-boot-filename>.zip
On Linux/macOS:
./fastboot boot <patched-boot-filename.zip>
- Make sure to replace “<patched-boot-filename.zip>” with the actual filename of the downloaded patched boot image.
- Your Mi A2/A2 lite should boot into the OS.
- Go to the app drawer and launch ‘Magisk Manager’.
- Tap on ‘Install’ and then again on ‘Install’
- Finally, select ‘Direct Install’ to root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite on Android Pie.
- Once the installation is complete, tap on ‘Reboot’.
Your phone will reboot and should be rooted with Magisk now.
We are still waiting for any updates regarding TWRP for Mi A2 running Pie. If and when we have it, we will be updating the instructions in this post. Until then, this is the only way to root Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below.
Hi there. When i press down volume woth power the fastboot is on, but it is turning off after 30 to 40 seconds. Any solution for this?
Hi. If you boot into Fastboot Mode and keep it disconnected from the PC (i.e Idle), it will automatically reboot.
Once the phone is in Fastboot Mode, connect it to the PC, and run the commands as listed above. As soon as you run the command, the phone will automatically boot into the OS.
HI, I have downloaded V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM patched, but when I start it from fastboot the a2 lite reboot and i don’ t see magisk in the app menu.
.\fastboot.exe boot patched_boot_10.0.4.0_mi_a2_lite.img
Downloading ‘boot.img’ OKAY [ 0.605s]
booting OKAY [ 0.606s]
Finished. Total time: 1.299s
Are you sure that patched IMG work?
Hi. Once you execute that command, and the phone boots into the OS with the Patched Boot Image, download Magisk Manager APK (Click to download) and install it. Then run Magisk Manager, and let me know if it detects root.
Hello bro whit this method i lose my data?
If your phone’s bootloader is already unlocked, then nothing will be wiped all.
Thanks bro,
I just rooted my mi a2
How to install custom OS?
Please guide me bro🙏
Hello. Here’s what I’d like to tell you first. In order to install custom OS/ROM, you don’t need root. You will need an unlocked bootloader, which you have already done, and TWRP recovery.
The instructions for that could be found here: https://www.thecustomdroid.com/install-twrp-recovery-root-xiaomi-mi-a2-a2-lite/
Hi I unlocked my bootloader and do everything but it show me when entering the command .\fastboot.exe boot patched_boot_10.0.4.0_mi_a2.img that there’s too many links I changed my cable and still the same help me please
Hi. Kindly reboot your PC and try changing the USB port, preferably a USB 2.0 port.
Hello if i do this method i lose my data? My phone lose all my data or still normal?
Sorry but the link is dead(xiaomi mi a2 custom patch) could you provide another link pleas?
Hi Aaron. I can confirm that the links are all good and working on my end. Tested using my PC and phone too.
I recently installed magisk via recovery ( TWRP 3.2.3.0 ) on A2 Lite, Android Pie newest V10.0.4.0, everything works fine
Thanks for the confirmation daro!
how to install TWRP on android a2 lite
Hi. To do that, you can follow our tutorial here. If you’re on Pie, note that you will need to format the /data partition (Which includes the internal storage) to be able to decrypt storage in TWRP.
Good morning, you already have the patched_boot V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM?
Hi Marcio. Yes, the OTA dump was posted on the XDA forums. I took the OTA and extracted the boot.img from the Payload.bin and then patched it using Magisk 18.1.
Precisão de chega do patch de fevereiro (10.0.40)???
Hi Edward. The patched and stock boot images for February 2019 update are now available. See the ‘Downloads’ section above.
thanks for the guide, it worked perfectly. mi a2 lite
Now that we’ve run the root, do I have to keep OTA updates turned off?
Hi Jackis. Once you have rebooted the phone and root is gone, you can safely enable Automatic Updates in the Settings.
Você atualizou pro patch de fevereiro?
Hi Edward. Yes, I just did it yesterday.
Thank you so much to share your knowledge! It worked just fine for me on my Mi A2 Lite.
Glad to know that! Thanks for the confirmation Viturc!
Any news with the new magisk?
Hello!! When I enter “fastboot boot patchet_boot.img” it starts in Android, but when I go to the application box, Magisk does not appear. That I have to do? Thanks in advance.
I’m noob in rooting Xiaomi … I’m sorry.
Hi. No problem, we are here to help you out.
When your phone boots after issuing that command, download the Magisk Manager APK and install it. Once installed, run it and follow the steps listed above.
i also have the same issue with the magisk not appearing in the app drawer. i went to magiskmanager.com to download a latest copy but when i launched it, it gives me an error “”Unsupported Magisk Version”
This version of Magisk Manager does not support Magisk version lower than v18.0.
i have downloaded MagiskManager v7.0.0.apk.
My question would be does the patched_boot.img contains a Magisk and what version is it on?
How do i get the latest Magisk-v18.0.zip installed using the patched_boot.img?
Many thanks in advance
Hi Sam. Topjohnwu (Magisk’s creator) recently released Magisk v18.1, which depreciates the support for all builds below 18.0. The patched boot image provided here were patched using Magisk 18.0.
What you can do is, download Magisk Manager 7.0, then patch the stock boot image of your installed firmware version using that. Once patched, grab the patched_boot.img from the ‘Download’ folder on the internal storage. Then use that to perform this process, it should work flawlessly.
Hey, I’ve been trying to root my device, but I can’t pass the 6 step, I put “.\fastboot boot patched_boot.zip”
but it just says:
creating boot image…
creating boot image – 14024704 bytes
downloading ‘booot.img’
FAILED (Command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.007s”
It is getting really annoying, ive been trying for a couple of hours, hope you can help me
Thanks
Hi. Please extract the ‘patched_boot.zip’ file to get the .img file. And then you have to use the command to temporarily boot the .img file using fastboot.
I did it, but the result was the same. It was trying to download ‘boot.img’ for an unlimited period of time. Even tho I did named the patched boot ‘patched_boot.img’
Hi again. Can you please share a screenshot of the command line (CMD or Powershell) when you execute the command?
https://imgur.com/a/G5CP8Gr
Hello this is my first time rooting a xioami,whit this method i lose my files and data?
Hi, this method needs an unlocked bootloader. When you unlock the bootloader, all the data on the phone including the internal storage will be erased.
If you already have the bootloader unlocked, then this method will not erase anything.
And the most important thing, if you’re on January update, please avoid rooting for now. Several users have reported bootloop issues.
Any safe way to update the phone from 10.0.2.0 to 10.0.3.0 having the phone already rooted and with magisk installed? Thanks
Hi Corrado. It’s best to restore the stock boot image of V10.0.2.0 first. Also, before that, ensure that no Magisk module is enabled or any sort of modification to the /system or /vendor partition. Once you confirm that, just update via the OTA.
Hello everybody! Please read the note in Red box. It is important!
Android Pie January update probably brings some changes to the boot (kernel). I am not sure, but it seems like it.
So, if you were previously rooted using Magisk, please ensure that you first flash the stock boot image of V10.0.3.0 and only then proceed with this procedure using the patched boot image.
The commands you to need to use to flash the stock boot image (While your phone is connected to the PC in Fastboot Mode) are as follows:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.imgfastboot flash boot_b boot.img
I will try my best to keep you guys posted!
I have received January update for my MI A2 today. My doubt is can I still use this method to root my MI A2? Or should I use diffent patched boot IMG?
Hi Pankaj. You’d need to use a patched boot (Link here). Let me know if it succeeds.
Sorry, I haven’t tried as you said there are bootloop issues with January patch update..
Yes. I know. We also published a post on that recently. Try and restore the stock boot image and see if it boots into the OS then. We’d probably have to hold off until the next update (fix) is rolled out.
hi,
my a2 lite has pie with an unlocked bootloader, i tried the temporary boot-image
***************
fastboot boot ./twrp-installer-daisy-3.2.3-0.zip
creating boot image…
creating boot image – 15790080 bytes
downloading ‘boot.img’…
OKAY [ 0.507s]
booting…
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)
finished. total time: 0.625s
******
there was no reboot ..
what about the error? how can avoid it
Hi. The file you’re trying to boot in your comment is not the patched boot image, but the TWRP installer zip file. Please use the correct file as linked above.
Hi @Dhananjay,
there is a new update v10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM, if I update it I will lose root?
Hi Daro. Yes, the OTA will only be installed without root. Once updated, you can try this patched boot from 10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM and root again.
Hi it does’nt work. Cant root new android update for MI A2 10.0.3.0.
Thanks for sharing so much. Really appreciate it.
Hi again Gene. Did you try booting the patched boot image? What happened? Let me know where it got stuck and I’d be more than happy to help.
Its stuck at the AndroidOne boot-up logo. Does’nt show that is loading, not going past that. I have tested the solution (New – patch boot) you provided to ‘Daro’ on a MI A2 (10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM) – Jan 2019 update. Patch boot to root 10.0.2.0 works for the Dec 2018 update.
Hi Gene. I have just uploaded Stock and Patched boot images of V10.0.3.0 in the Downloads section.
First, flash the stock boot image via “fastboot flash boot_a boot.img” and “fastboot flash boot_b boot.img” commands.
Once done, then download the patched boot image (The new one from the Downloads section) and try booting with that.
HELP PLEASE!!!
Hello! I want to root my mi a2 but im wondering: what will be if do something incorrect and what if my phone will start bootlooping? Is there a way to make everything like i had it before doing all this stuff and bring my phone to life? (Even if all the files will be removed, i would just want to return my phone to life) And after installing magisk, if an update comes out, can I simply do a factory reset (yeah i know it will remove all the files) and will be Magisk and root access be deleted after factory reset? Would i be able to update so?
Im a noob in all of these stuff, so could you please help me!
Hi. I understand it is always better to be safe than sorry.
I’d explain what happens when you root your phone using the provided files:
1) When you install Magisk, it modifies your /boot partition (That stores the kernel, recovery, and other stuff)
2) The benefit of rooting via this method is that you can always remove root by restoring the stock boot image, which comes packed in the stock firmware for your phone. Once restored, you will also be able to take OTA updates.
If all else fails for some reason (Shouldn’t normally happen), then you can always flash the complete stock firmware.
One thing that I’d like to correct is ‘factory reset’ is not the same as flashing the stock firmware. A factory reset simply formats the /data partition (Storage) and cache.
Don’t worry, it shall be alright. Just make sure to use the correct files and read the instructions thoroughly before you begin and it will all be good!
It works.
Thanks.
Great! Enjoy your rooted Mi A2 now.
Does this procedure format the cell phone?
No, it doesn’t. You will just be flashing a patched boot image and then installing Magisk.
Does this delete user data?
Hi – I’ve successfully installed TWRP + Magisk on my Mi A2 Lite, but how do I handle OTAs in this instance?
The backup of boot.img is a backup of a tampered boot from installing TWRP.
Hi David, I will make sure to update this post with the latest stock boot images as well, so that it would be easier for you to restore them for taking OTAs.
When I launch Magisk Manager and Click install, then install again, I am not prompted with “Direct Install” but instead Zip Only or Patched Boot Image File.
I am trying all this in order to enable the camera2api but I’m failing at the su command stage where it is saying command not found
Hi Dave. The Direct Install option will only be available when you boot your phone with the patched boot image (Step #6).
sorry just to be sure: the Prerequisites include magisk to be already installed and updated? Just normally OTA? thanks
Hi Corrado. The guide actually helps you install Magisk via the patched boot image, so it doesn’t make any sense that it should be installed before performing the procedure. Otherwise, your phone would already be rooted, right?
So I downloaded magisk manager and it asks me to install magisk 18.0 as it is not installed. shall I do it only once i boot the patched boot file or first I install magisk 18.0 anyway? Sorry I’m not an expert as you can guess… in your pic at point 9 i see magisk 18.0 to be already installed anyway, so I’m a bit confused. Sorry I don’t want to do smt wrong …
Hi Corrado, I am sorry if the screenshot is misleading. Since I don’t personally own the A2 (I have the Mi A1), I wasn’t able to take a proper screenshot. I will replace it with the right one so that people don’t get confused. Again, apologies.
Over to your question: You have to install Magisk only when your phone boots with the patched boot image.
And I understand. One should always understand the process before actually proceeding with it, it’s a good practice.
Ok I managed, as I didn’t have the zip of magisk 18.0 it asked me to download it and install but it sees it worked as now I’ve finally back my gcam 🙂 Any idea on how safely update via OTA in the future? I did follow these steps of another guide : 12. When you know that a new OTA update is available and you want to install it, open Magisk Manager, and tap on “Uninstall” > “Restore Images” but very important: absolutely don’t reboot the phone now!
Important note: Magisk Manager will restore the boot.img that was found on the phone while installing Magisk. If the boot.img was already non-vanilla (for example you flashed the boot.img with TWRP before installing Magisk), Magisk Manager will backup that modified version of boot.img, and when restored the OTA will not work, as that’s not a vanilla boot.img.
13. Close Magisk Manager and go to “Settings” > “System” > “System update” and install the OTA update. After the update is downloaded, a two-stages update will begin.
14. When both stages of the update process completed, it will ask to restart: DON’T DO IT!. Open Magisk Manager again and tap on “Install” > “Install” > “Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)” and after that you can tap on “Reboot”. and it did work until the android pie update that set my phone in bootloop. Thanks for the support and for replaying me.
Glad that it worked! Yes, that’s the correct way to update via OTA when rooted with Magisk.
ok bat last time I did it when pie came out I had a bad bootloop 🙁 now it should be safe? anyone tried? thanks
Hi again. I am just preparing an article on this, will ping you through the comments when it’s available.
Dude I already did 1) fastboot flash boot_a mi_a2_lite_V10.0.1.0_stock_boot.img
2) fastboot flash boot_b mi_a2_lite_V10.0.1.0_stock_boot.img
But still my A2 Lite 10.0.1.0 to 10.02.0 OTA couldn’t be installed, so is my system tampered? Should I flash ab system too?
Hi Cebe. Yes, it seems like the system partition was tampered. You will need to use Mi Flash tool to flash the stock fastboot image first.
I know that after the factory reset the root disappears I checked. If the next Pie system updates come out and the version changes, then root also will not be anymore? I will have to wait for a new patched boot and repeat the procedure from the beginning?
can you provide me the link of mtdp.img i need the new one for mi a2 lite (dec), because i flash the old one.
Hello Anas. Sorry for the delayed response, I noticed the email as well. However, I was busy with some personal chores.
As for your question, I was only able to extract mtdp.img from V10.0.1.0 OTA. Here is the download link.
If you can somehow provide me the OTA link for V10.0.2.0, I can then extract it for you. I tried, but couldn’t find OTA link for V10.0.2.0 anywhere.
Thanks for the update and time you’ve spent making the guide. Root checker says we’re now rooted. For other peoples’ sake, I used the ./fastboot command on the patched_boot.IMG file, rather than the .ZIP file. It booted and everything appeared as it it did previously – didn’t think it worked as Magisk was not in the app drawer. After manually installing it, it went fine.
OP: is it my understanding that without TWRP, we won’t be able to flash custom roms? Also, what things can we do with this situation – I.E rooted with no custom recovery. I’ve already trimmed the little bloat that was on there.
You’re welcome Nick! Yes, without the recovery, you won’t be able to install ROMs. But you can definitely use it to install Magisk Modules for additional features, like ViPER4Android. Or, edit build prop to enable camera2 API in order to use Google Camera port.
If you’re really interested in installing TWRP to flash custom ROMs, etc, I updated the Mi A1 rooting tutorial yesterday with the required steps.
Hello there,
thank you for the tutorial but I am having a problem.
I don’t have direct install, so I tried with twrp adb sideload to install magisk 18 but when rebooted magisk manager won’t detect root. How would I solve this issue.
Many thanks
Are you sure that the Magisk installation finished fine via ADB sideload?
Thanks for the replay,
Solved the problem by doing:
– Run magisk manager
– Click install > install > patch boot image file > click on stock boot image
– transfer file to pc
– put phone into fastboot mode
– from pc > fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
– fastboot reboot
– Root =)
Hello, thank you for the tutorial, i have a question…do i need to backup? this will erase the partition and the data? thank you
Hi Ezequiel, the process won’t erase any data. However, we still recommend taking a backup on a safer side.
does not work, root is correct and after reboot there is no root. A2 lite V10.0.2.0.PDLMIFJ
Hi Daro, did you flash the correct boot image? It was only today that I updated the link to V10.0.2.0 patched boot image.
My a2 lite is on V10.0.1.0.PDLMIFJ with Patched Boot Image from this site, but how to restore the boot image, and download also install the ota update?
Hi Cebe. You can either extract the stock boot image from the available OTA package. Or, you can follow the ‘How to Apply OTA Updates’ section in this XDA thread.
Hey man, I already did the step number 13, but when I download the OTA, it couldn’t install, what should I do? It’s like the Magisk at step 12 not restore the boot.img correctly, I think, help please.
Hi Cebe. Are you sure you didn’t have any Magisk Modules or any other modifications done to the system? Like enabling camera2 API by editing the build.prop or anything of that sort?
Oh, I have 4 module currently:
1.hal3enabler — camera 2 api enabler
2. Sony-music4magisk — music app
3. Systemless hosts — it is magisk functions for AdAway, and yes Ihave installed AdAway
4. YouTube vanced
As long as I remember, I never directly modify the system partition, AdAway isntalled when I already check Magisk systemless host, and in the adaway setting already checked systemless mode too.
Must I disabled and uninstall all the module before applying ota?
Okay. Now, just download the stock boot image for your version and flash it on your phone using the following commands:
1) fastboot flash boot_a mi_a2_lite_V10.0.1.0_stock_boot.img
2) fastboot flash boot_b mi_a2_lite_V10.0.1.0_stock_boot.img
Once flashed to both the partitions, boot up your phone and try installing the update. Let me know how that goes.
Flash for a and b slot?
Yes. It is important to flash it to both the slots.
The flashing method is same like flashing boot img for rooting right? But with your new code?
Hi, thanks for the great description, I managed without a problem on android 8.1, however, the 9 is the problem because the update came out V.10.0.2.0 and this your patched V10.0.1.0, of course, does not work. The super method will only soon be patched boot for V10.0.2.0?
Hi Daro, the patched boot image for Mi A2 Lite (V10.0.2.0) is now available. Please re-check the ‘Downloads’ section.
Hi Dhananjay, now this file works fine -after restart root present – everything works, big thanks! 🙂
P.S. will the factory reset remove root?
my mi a2 lite is already on V10.0.2.0.PDLMIFJ, V10.0.1.0.PDLMIFJ patched boot image is bootlooping!
Hi! Of course, it will bootloop. Never cross-flash partition images of an older or newer version. The patched boot image is now available for V10.0.2.0 as well. I have added the link above. Please use that.
How to get OTA update normally after rooted?
Hi. I am working on a tutorial for that. Will update the post with the link when its up.
Hey man, after fastboot boot patched_boot.zip my phone dont pass the boot logo.
how can i fix it ?
Hi. A simple forced-reboot will solve your problem.
Oh, and BTW, I forgot to mention that you have to extract the “patched_boot.zip” and use the command with the extracted file instead. Please try that, and let me know how it goes.
i cant use the command on the extracted img, only the zipped one. I also get stuck in boot screen, then have to force reboot, then magisk wont work… :/ pls help
I solved it, you need to write “.img” in the end instead of “.zip”, i just skipped the end after i extracted it.
Now, how would i use a custom rom from now on?
Glad it worked! You will have to wait until TWRP starts supporting Pie. I am keeping a track of it and will update this post with any updates.
So this guide came up yesterday on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/how-to-flash-custom-rom-stock-pie-base-t3881905
Do I dare checking this out? :O
How to unroot ? Oem lock again? After we installed the magisk through your instructions … Because when I normally tap uninstall magisk in maGisk manager , it uninstalls and then reboots to the boot loader. Help asap!
Thanks in advance
And if it needed the stock boot image then please provide one .
Needed urgent help.
Hi Tushar. It could be done by simply flashing the stock boot image. What’s your device Mi A2 or the Lite?
Help, I’m stuck on the “Android One” boot screen, nothing helps! My bootloader is unlocked, It shows it on the screen. I don’t have any TWRP installed, always just booted to those things. I was rooted on Android Oreo. I downloaded the same package, typed the command with the correct name and it just got stuck. Typing “fastboot reboot” helped getting it out, but I had no luck rooting it on Pie.
Hi Jonas. Is it the Mi A2 or the A2 Lite? In this situation, it will be best to restore the stock boot image and retry the process again.
Used this method – All went fine until wanted to run magisk menager. It prompted that no root or no su apk ( but SuperSU apk is present and detected). What now ? 😀
Hi Barton. When you open Magisk Manager, just tap on ‘Install’ and follow further.
Also, make sure to do this right after your phone boots into the OS when you enter the ‘fastboot boot patched_boot.img’ command.
Thanks for your efforts. I was trying to root my A2 the “old” way (pre-android 9) despite having upgraded already. Suffice it to say many dead ends/errors ensued…tried to flash TWRP recovery. Then I stumbled upon this article.
Background:
Have the latest Xiaomi drivers, and all of the preconditions were met. Bootloader unlocked (via fastboot and dev settings). Have also tried multiple USB outlets and made sure they weren’t USB 3. Since accidently trying to fastboot flash recovery twrp I have been unable to boot into recovery without getting the “No Command” dead android screen. Even after reflashing stock.
I used the Xiaomi flash utility to supposedly get back to stock ROM (jasmine_global_images_V9.6.16.0.ODIMIFE_8.1). It seemed successful and my system reverted back to an Android 8 build – I updated to V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ. I then downloaded the patched_boot zip file to my platform-tools directory. Launched a CMD from that directory and tried the .\fastboot boot patched_boot.zip command. 1st time it would stay stuck on the white “androidone” initial load screen. I then tried extracting the zip file and then doing the same process except fastboot boot patched_boot.img. That seemed to work and it booted up but I was unable to find any Magisk app. Tried doing the .\fastboot zip way again and got “failed to load/authenticate boot image”. Any advice?
Hi Nick. First off, thank you for taking the time to elaborate on the whole situation. I got it all in one go.
Okay. So first thing – The ‘No Command’ screen you see is actually the pre-screen for the stock recovery. While there, simple press ‘n’ hold the Volume Up button and press the Power button.
Next, the mistake is not yours, it is mine. I missed mentioning that you must extract the “patched_boot.zip”. I will update the article.
Just execute this command again: fastboot boot patched_boot.img
When the phone boots, download Magisk Manager APK on the phone itself. Then install it and run it. You shall then be able to follow on from step #9.