The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have gained a lot of attention in the Android root community, thanks to the Android One program. Both the devices support TWRP recovery officially, which means you can easily flash custom ROMs/kernels, mods, and root your phone by flashing the Magisk zip file. However, if you want, you can also root Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite without TWRP, using the Magisk Patched Boot Image method. The instructions in this guide will work on any Mi A2/A2 Lite running Android Pie and Oreo.
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Why would you need to root your Mi A2/A2 Lite without TWRP?
We already have a tutorial published on how to install TWRP on Xiaomi Mi A2/Mi A2 Lite and root it. But, the method didn’t work for a long time since the Android Pie update was released. That was because TWRP recovery for Mi A2 devices didn’t support data decryption on Pie at the time. However, that’s not the case now.
So why and when exactly would you need to root your phone without TWRP? There are various scenarios, for example:
- TWRP recovery for your device doesn’t support the latest software version or render issues.
- Also, using this method makes it easier to take OTA updates on your rooted Mi A2/A2 Lite.
- Or, you might only need root (and not TWRP) for things like enabling camera2 API and install a GCam Port on it.
- Finally, if you are not planning on flash any custom ROMs, kernels, or mods, then it’s quite redundant to install TWRP in the first place.
So, irrespective of the reason why you came here, follow the instructions below to root your Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite using Magisk Patched Boot Image method, without installing TWRP.
Extensive Guide to Root Xiaomi Mi A2/Mi A2 Lite without TWRP
For your convenience and a better understanding of the method, we have split the instructions into different steps. Make sure that you follow them in the given order and do not anything that deviates from the listed steps.
1. 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.
- In order to root, you must first unlock the bootloader of your Mi A2/A2 Lite.
- If you have previously rooted your phone or applied any sort of modifications to your phone, then it is strongly advised to flash the stock firmware (fastboot image) using the Mi Flash tool before proceeding. This will ensure that you do not face any issues while installing OTA updates on your rooted Mi A2 device.
- Download Android platform-tools package and extract it on your PC. When asked to launch PowerShell (on Windows) or Terminal (on Linux/macOS), use the following instructions.
- 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 without TWRP.
2. Download Boot Images
Along with the stock boot images, we have also provided links to download latest Mi A2 and A2 Lite Magisk-patched boot images. If you use them, you can skip the step (#3) of patching the stock boot image using Magisk Manager, and directly head over to the next step to flash the provided patched boot image to root your phone.
However, we strongly recommend that you patch the stock boot image by yourself, using the instructions in the next step. That’s because Magisk takes a backup of the stock boot image during the patching process. This will allow you to easily restore the stock images when installing an OTA update in the future.
Updated on 19 September 2019: Android Pie-based V10.0.14.0 (September 2019 security update) Patched Boot and Stock Boot Images for Xiaomi Mi A2 are now available. These have been patched with the latest stable Magisk v19.3 version.
For Xiaomi Mi A2 (codename: jasmine_sprout)
| Build Number (Security Patch Version) | Download Links |
|---|---|
| V10.0.14.0.PDIMIXM (September 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.13.0.PDIMIXM (August 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.12.0.PDIMIXM (July 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.10.0.PDIMIXM (June 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.9.0.PDIMIXM (May 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.8.0.PDIMIXM (April 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.7.0.PDIMIXM (March 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.4.0.PDIMIXM (February 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ (January 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
For Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (codename: daisy)
| Build Number (Security Patch Version) | Download Links |
|---|---|
| V10.0.14.0.PDLMIXM (September 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image (Mirror) | Stock Boot Image (Mirror) |
| V10.0.13.0.PDLMIXM (August 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.12.0.PDLMIXM (July 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.10.0.PDLMIXM (June 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.9.0.PDLMIXM (May 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.8.0.PDLMIXM (April 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM (March 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM (February 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
| V10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM (January 2019 Update) | Patched Boot Image | Stock Boot Image |
Huge thanks to Roy Goldberg, Nico van Draanen, and XDA Senior Member Aerobatic for contributing to this article by sharing the patched and stock boot images!
3. Patch Stock Boot Image using Magisk Manager
- Download the stock boot image for your Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite. Ensure that you download the version corresponding to the current software version (build number) installed on your phone.
- Transfer the downloaded file to your phone’s storage.
- Now download the latest Magisk Manager APK on your phone.
- Use a file browser app and install the downloaded APK file.
- Next, go to the app drawer and launch the ‘Magisk Manager‘ app.
- Tap on the ‘Install‘ button and select ‘Install‘.
- Tap on the ‘Select and Patch a File‘ option.
- Navigate through the phone’s storage and select the stock boot image file (e.g. stock_boot_10.0.14.0_mi_a2_lite.img).
- Magisk Manager will now start the patching process.
- Once finished, the resultant Magisk-patched boot image (magisk_patched.img) file would be placed in ‘[internal storage]\Download‘ of your phone.
Now that you have the Magisk Patched Boot Image, move down to the final step to root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite without TWRP.
4. Flash Magisk Patched Boot Image to root Xiaomi Mi A2/Mi A2 Lite
- Connect your Mi A2/A2 Lite to the PC using the USB cable.
- Transfer the ‘magisk_patched.img‘ file to the directory on the PC where the Android SDK platform-tools (ADB and fastboot) are present.
- Launch the PowerShell on Windows or the Terminal app if you’re using Linux/macOS PC (Refer to pointer #4 in Prerequisites).
- Power off your Mi A2/A2 Lite completely.
- Boot your phone into Fastboot Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons together.
- Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable once it is in Fastboot Mode.
- Enter the following code to flash the Magisk-patched boot image and root Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite without TWRP.
- In PowerShell on Windows:
.\fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
- In Terminal on Linux/macOS:
./fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
- In PowerShell on Windows:
- If you downloaded the pre-patched boot image from above, then make sure to replace [“patched-boot-image.img“] with the actual filename of the downloaded patched boot image. For example, if you downloaded the V10.0.14.0 patched boot image for Mi A2 Lite, the command would the following.
fastboot flash boot patched_boot_10.0.14.0_mi_a2_lite.img
- Since the Mi A2 and A2 Lite support the A/B partition scheme, Magisk will only be installed on your phone’s current active slot; leaving the inactive slot untouched.
- Finally, reboot your phone into the OS by entering the following code:
fastboot reboot
Your Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite will reboot and should be rooted with Magisk now.
Now go to the app drawer and launch the Magisk Manager app. You can use it to install Magisk Modules for applying modifications or use MagiskHide to hide root from root-detecting apps.
So, you have just succeeded to root Xiaomi Mi A2/Mi A2 Lite running Android Pie/Oreo without installing TWRP. If you have any questions regarding the procedure, let us know via the comments.
(This guide was re-written from ground-up and updated on 18 September 2019. If you wish to visit the old instructions, then visit an archived copy of this page here)
Infelizmente quando eu fui dar o comando fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img o telefone reiniciou e deu “The system has been destroyed” como posso resolver?
Hi, I am gonna need a bit more detail before I can help.
First off, what’s your device? Is it the regular Mi A2 or the Mi A2 Lite?
Second, what was the exact build number you had installed on your device prior to following the procedure?
Here are the stock and patched boot images from the september ota update, for daisy (mi a2 lite):
stock: https://mega.nz/#!FMFzDQaD
patched: https://mega.nz/#!ZRVVlIAR
Hi Nico. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us. However, the links require a decryption key. Could you please share the complete links with decryption keys?
Hello Nico,
Please share the decryption keys.
sure, here are the links with keys:
stock: https://mega.nz/#!FMFzDQaD!Y8Wf2JkRqPhPOj5jQzwDoActOMCN3Ee3hdx6NUH_eV8
patched: https://mega.nz/#!ZRVVlIAR!YMxu_vH1JwTWEjns0S8L6N9Y92Jgv9–hC3ukAFWkPo
Thanks a lot, Nico. I have added the links to the downloads table above, with appropriate credits at the end of it.
hi, how can i access the files ? thank you
Hi Joao. You can do so by simply clicking on the download link corresponding to the software version installed on your phone.
If possible, please elaborate a bit more about the problem you’re facing.
Sir, do I need to replace boot img to stock while OTA update ? If yes how can I do that ?
Hi Fisher. You can take OTA updates on your rooted phone and preserve root after updating too.
However, I have to be a 100% sure before I guide you any further. Actually, the OTA installation method will only work if Magisk Manager can successfully restore the stock boot image. So, do the following for me and let me know what happens:
Go to Magisk Manager, tap on Uninstall, and then select ‘RESTORE IMAGES’. When you do that, let me know what output message it shows. If it shows ‘Restoration done!’, then we can proceed. Otherwise, we will have to do it manually.
And don’t worry, in either case, the process is quite simple.
Hi,
Cannot install update with magisk,how do I manually update?
Thank you
Good afternoon, I am in version v.10.0.7.0.PDIMIXM on Mia2, I tried to remove the root but when I did the computer was left without internet, I went back to root it with the boot you put but when entering the magisk and install version 19.3 I Error appears, what should I do ?. Sorry for the English.
Hi. Which patched boot image did you use? Was it specifically for V10.0.7.0? Also, could you please let me know the exact error that you see on the screen?
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297954
stock boot images for jasmine_sprout (August Security Update)
Hi. Kevin. Thanks a lot. In fact, I got hands-on the fastboot image for the Mi A2. However, haven’t patched the boot image from that yet.
I will just link to these ones. Could you please share the link of the source with me? I would like to give appropriate credits to him, as well as to you.
Hello Dhananjay, I got this from the official telegram group and I can confirmed that its legit. I used to root my device.
Great! I have added the links with apt credits. Thanks again.
hi. can you tell me how can i get pure stock boot.img file from Daisy without root? please
Hi Dipu. Do you mean you want to extract the stock boot image from your phone itself?
The easiest way, however, is to grab the stock boot from the fastboot image or by extracting the Payload.bin from the full OTA package.
Hi! I love your tutorials here in customdroids. I’m using it enabling camera2api and rooting my Mi A2. I just want to ask if you have a guide on how to keep magisk (root) and keeping OTA updates? Thank you and more power
Hi Kevin. Many many thanks for those kind words. Now that you say, I remember that I wrote the guide on that, however, never got to finish it. I will do that now and publish it.
Hi Dhananjay, any news about the tutorial? Thanks
Is there any july patched boot updated
Hi. Only for the Mi A2 at the moment.
Thank for the reply, is there any patched boot for mi a2 version v10.0.12.0.PDIMIXM sorry bad English…
Hi Dhananjay,
Can you please update the link for the Daisy July update boot.img and patched_boot.img? The Mega link is not working…
Thanks!
Hi. I have added mirror links, you can check that one. From now on, I will be adding a mirror link for every boot image.
Hi,
i rooted device mi a2 lite with V10.0.10.0.PDLMIXM, but after reboot i lose root and need to reflash.
Hi Antonis. When you booted your phone with the patched boot image, did you go to the app drawer and use Magisk Manager to permanently install Magisk (Step 9 to 12 above)?
Hi,
Thanks very much that fix the problem!!
Hi again. I am glad it did!
Hi,
Thanks for your guides, how do i update to July security patch V10.0.12.0.PDLMIXM?
Hi. If you used this method, then follow the instructions here. Make sure to follow them all and in the given order.
Hi,
I did this but install fails every time
please upload new patch boot image of mi a2 10.0.10.0.PDIMIXM i want to root my device please help me.
Hi Rishabh. The patched boot images of V10.0.10.0 (June 2019 update) for both the Xiaomi Mi A2/A2 Lite are now available. Please check the Downloads section.
Hi it is possible to update mi a2 lite to 10.0.10. 0 already rooted with magisk? Without formatting the smartphone? Thank you
Hi Bruno. Which method did you use to root your Mi A2 Lite?
I always root with the method you posted here with boot patched but every time I have to format
Hi, again Bruno. What do you need to format the phone every time? During the whole procedure, the phone will only be wiped when you unlock the bootloader.
hi Dhananjay,
I already have the bootloader unlocked and the root with the previous bootpatched, I don’t understand how to do ota updates, thanks
Dear Dhananjay! Thank you very much for updating this useful site!
Where can I download Stock Boot Image for Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite?
I can’t find “stock_boot_10.0.9.0_mi_a2_lite.img” file or something like that anywhere.
I’ve found and downloaded full firmware file “daisy_global_images_V10.0.9.0.PDLMIXM_20190514.0000.00_9.0_f9d0c739e0.tgz”, looked for “boot.img”, and it is there in the “images” folder (27’895’114 bytes in size), but I’m confused by the modification date “2008-12-31”. Many other files in the same folder have the date closer to current – “2019-05-14”.
Is this “boot.img” really stock boot image, that I’m looking for?
My download source is the following (it is said that it’s anofficial source):
http://en.miui.com/download-354.html
Hi Pavel. Yes, that’s the correct boot image, don’t worry about it at all.
Thanks a lot! This is really good news.
You’re welcome, Pavel!
Hi again, Pavel. I have now added the link to the stock boot image for V10.0.9.0 for Mi A2 Lite if you still need it.
Hey Bro :3
(Sorry for bad English, it’s because I’m from Brazil hahaha.)
I have an Mi A2 Lite and did root it, but I can not update my Android (V10.0.7.0.PDIMIXM). I tried to press “Uninstall” on the Magisk and rebooted the device, but then it appeared on the Android icon with an exclamation point and below it was written “No command”. To get the system started, I went to the Fastboot screen and made the Stock Boot flash of version 10.0.7.0. Since then, I can only boot my device through Stock Boot.
How should I proceed? Do I need to format my device so it returns to normal and does not need the Stock Boot file? If I can reverse this situation without formatting, how do I update the system to the latest version if my device is root?
Thanks in advance! :3
Hi. During the update process, you missed some points. For now, I would suggest that you flash the stock firmware image. Once done, follow this method to root your device again. Further, when an update arrives, just follow all the instructions here provided by the Magisk developer himself to safely install OTA updates.
olá, estou tendo problemas com os comandos para utilizar o patched v10.0.9.0 do Mi A2 lite.
ao colocar o comando ¨boot fastboot¨ mais o patched ele da erro: ‘boot’ não é reconhecido como um comando interno
ou externo, um programa operável ou um arquivo em lotes. o que fazer ?
Hi. You have to enter “fastboot boot patched_boot_10.0.9.0_mi_a2_lite.img” and not “boot fastboot”.
Need Mi A1 10.0.10 patch_boot.
Hello. You can get it from the Mi A1 specific post here.
Hello, do you have V10.0.9.0.PDLMIXM?
Hi. Yes, the links are now up, please check again.
Hi bro, i installed twrp3.3.0 on my mi a2, but when i try to get into recovery i am stuck at twrp logo.now i want to go back to stock recovery..so can u help me get back my stock recovery ?
Hi Sarath. Yes sure, I would be happy to help. Please let me know the software version (Build Number) installed on your phone.
Hey there, I flashed latest patched boot img successfully on my mi a2 but after every reboots magisk is getting uninstall.. please help
Hi. After booting the phone with the Patched Boot Image, did you open Magisk Manager and install Magisk using the app (Step 9 to Step 12)?
Patched Boot Image V10.0.8.0.PDLMIXM direct link for a2 lite doesnt work (incorrect img?) while the mirror img works fine.
Hi Timo. Please check the link again. I have verified that it works just right on my PC and mobile.
I can not get the 4 options for Select Method for installing
magisk.
Got two options as 1.Download Zip Only, 2. Select and Patch a file. Please help.
Hi. That means the patched boot image was not booted properly. Please use the fastboot command and boot your phone with the corresponding patched boot image.
Hi, is it possible to update mi a2 lite without formatting the smartphone? Thanks
I have the same problem
Hi. Do you mean a software update via the OTA?
Hi! Please help-me, i have an Mi A2 LITE (Daisy) V10.0.8.0.PDLMIXM but in dowload section the V10.0.8.0.PDLMIXM file is for Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout)… how to proceed?
And more one question, pokemon go and their safenet works in magisk?
Hi. I have just added patched boot images for both Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. These are patched with version 19.1 of Magisk.
The patch fixed for Mi A2 Lite 0.80 April?
Yes, it is available now.
I installed stock rom 10.0.7, but , now my MI A2 can’t install automatically patch from april 2019.
PS: Boot of MI a2 is to slowly!!!!
Could you help me?
I have the same problem.
I have a problem with fastboot boot patched boot. especially copying the file name please reply.
Hi Marko. Please let me know exactly where are you facing this problem.
show it take this long to boot?????
Hi. It shouldn’t take more than a minute, at maximum. Are you sure that you used the patched boot for the software build number installed on your phone? If you’re running V10.0.8.0 on the Mi A2, then you should use patched boot of V10.0.8.0. Using a different version or mixing boot images of the Mi A2 with the A2 Lite or vice-versa will result in bootloop.
hey good day can install magisk even though the twrp version is jasmine sprout?
Hi. I am sorry but I am not fully able to understand what you’re trying to ask. Please elaborate a bit more.
hi try to do the procedure to root my MiA2Lite but when giving the command “fastboot boot C: \ adb \ patched_boot_10.0.7.0_mi_a2_lite.img
downloading ‘boot.img’ …
OKAY [0.908s]
booting …
FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)
finished total time: 0.929s “, and it does not allow to finish the process, thanks for the help that they can offer me.
Hi Richard. You must first unlock the phone’s bootloader before you can use this method to root the device. Make sure that you take a backup of your device including the internal storage, as unlocking the bootloader will erase the device completely.
There’s also a simple trick to avoid data wipe when unlocking the bootloader (Click here to view), however, take a full backup regardless of that.
I had updated to V10.0.8.0 PDIMIXM “/.. Did you know when the patched image will be released?
Hi. Patched boot and stock boot images for V10.0.8.0 are now available, please check the downloads section.
Hi my bro, in magisk manager i don’t see direct install!! I see 2 options.
Download zip file and patch boot image file.
Mi A2 lite , android pie v10.0.7.0 PDLMIXM
My file name is patch. img
My entered command is :
Fastboot boot patch.img
Is it true?
Hi. Yes, you need to enter that command if the filename is ‘patch.img’. Once the phone boots with the patched boot image, you should see the install option in Magisk Manager.
I am not able to see install options why thank you
Hi Akshay. Please let me know the device name and software version installed on it.
Hello, i download patched_boot.img for mi a2 (V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM) but when i write fastboot boot patched_boot.img i see: no such file or directory. Can u help me?
Hi. You must ensure that the patched boot image file is placed where the fastboot.exe (platform-tools) are extracted on the PC. Once copied, hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard and right-click on any empty space inside that folder. Then select ‘Open PowerShell window here’ option and you should be good to go.
Hi,
I’m stuck with 10.0.2.0 as I’ve been scared to update OTA as when I did it in december with PIE I ended up in bootloop using the XDA OTA method (which worked well until PIE arrived). I was wondering now how to safely update to 10.0.7.0. I’va latest magisk with cam2api installed (just for the gcam). If I go to update in settings it doesn’t tell me a generic “problem with installation” as when there was 10.0.3.0 and 10.0.4.0 available. It just tells me the update is about 1GB and there’s a button “reboot now”. If I reboot phone myself nothing happens (I switch it off every day) as i switched off the automatic updates. Don’t know which improvements the 10.0.7.0 brought but I wouldn’t like to remain in 10.0.2.0 forever 🙁 many thanls
Hi. Don’t worry. The rule of thumb when it comes to OTA updates on rooted devices is that they should be completely stock (Boot, System, everything else).
Here’s what you can do:
1) Download stock boot image for V10.0.2.0 for your device (Make sure you choose for the correct device Mi A2 or A2 Lite).
2) Uninstall Magisk completely from Magisk Manager
3) Then boot your phone into fastboot mode and flash the stock boot image:
fastboot flash boot stock-boot-filename.img
4) Then reboot your phone and install the OTA
Once you have updated, let me know. I will guide you further to re-root without any problems.
ok do you know where I can find stock boot image for V10.0.2.0? Unfortunately It’s the only one missing in your guide :(. Do you think I can then just install the cam2api without rooting following for instance **Link removed by the moderator** and not having to worry anymore about updates? FInally as I’m already in PIE 10.0.2.0 is it worth to go through all of this risky business to have an updated system where I may not even notice the actual benefit of it? SUper thanks for your help!!!
Hi again. The stock boot image for V10.0.2.0 for the Mi A2 Lite can be downloaded from here. The credits go to XDA senior member minnuss for sharing it with the community.
HI it’s me again. Still didn’t do anything as I’m a bit scared … perhaps can i try the link you provided some posts above https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tutorials.md
what would be the worse thing to happen? if it goes into bootloop (as it did to me passing to PIE) can i follow your steps above in reply to my request
? Many thanks
Hi again. First off, make sure that you backup everything. Contacts, messages, call logs, images, videos, music, and complete internal storage. Once that is done, we can go ahead without any risks. Don’t worry, the process is quite simple and easy to perform.
Once you have backed up, let me know so that I can provide you with further instructions.
Hi!
I followed this guide but it didn’t work for me. There is no Magisk app after booting with the patched bootloader…
Is it because I didn’t wipe the data when I unlocked the booloader (I kept the volume down pressed)?
Hi Rick, that’s highly unlikely the reason. In most cases, it is the issue with the device-PC connection. Please try a different USB port on the PC, preferably a USB 2.0 port.
Hello my dear
I did root my cell phone, but I tried to remov root and made some errors.
I would like to ask for help, to restore the original bootloader from my XIAOMI A2 cell phone.
My phone does not boot any more by itself, just using the command below.
fastboot boot stockrom.img
Can someone please help me urgently ????
Hi, i did try remove root, but i have a problem.
When i restarted my phone i cant start Android one.
I can start my phone only with comand fastboot boot stockroom.img
Someone can help me?!
I woud like reatore original bootloader and remove root .
I own XIAOMI Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout) A2 128GB / 6GB, but it has been updated to version V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM
Hi. Simply download the stock boot image for version 10.0.7.0 for your Mi A2. Then flash it to your device using:
fastboot flash boot stock_boot_10.0.7.0_mi_a2 .img
Once flashed, reboot your phone by entering: fastboot reboot
Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
I Will try it,
Thanks in advance
Hi. Did you try it? How did it go?
Yes,
worked correctly!
thanks for the support!!
my friend,
worked correctly!
thanks for the support!!
Hi again! I am glad it did.
Hi Dhananjay ,
My device ins´t on developer mode and I can´t init it because it´s on mode bootloop. How can I unlock my device or init it?
I try root with jasmine and display the mgs:
“FAILED (remote: Flashing is not allowed in Lock State)”
I send to you a e-mail explain the situation.
Please help, thanks
Hi Jonas. Being stuck in a bootloop when the bootloader is locked is bad. However, the fact that the device uses A/B partition, there could be decent chance that it could be fixed.
Here’s what I want you to do:
Then enter the following command in terminal (Command Prompt/PowerShell) to check which slot is currently active: fastboot getvar current-slot
Now, it will either show slot a or b. Now, we will need to switch to the inactive slot. So, if the current slot is “a”, we will need to switch it to slot “b” or vice-versa.
To do this, enter the command: fastboot set_active b (If the current active slot is a) or fastboot set_active a (If the current active slot is b)
Once you have activated the other slot, enter ‘fastboot reboot’ to boot your phone into the OS.
Check if the phone is able to enter the OS now. Do get back to me with the result.
Hi, my phone is rooted
I am on 10.0.7.0 mi A2
I want OTA updates but off course I can’t update with my phone rooted
If I flash the stock boot image of 10.0.7.0 will my phone be factory reset?
Hi Benjamin. No, flashing the stock boot image will not wipe the phone at all.
First, make sure that you disable and remove any Magisk Modules that you might have installed. Then uninstall Magisk completely from Magisk Manager. After that, boot your phone into fastboot mode and flash the stock 10.0.7.0 boot image.
When all this is done, you can reboot back into the OS and install the OTA update.
Dear Dhananjay! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
I used your information to root my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite with Magisk. This happened in January 2019.
Then in February 2019 I successfully followed these steps of another guide (from XDA forum) to apply OTA update v.10.0.4.0 to my phone:
“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”.
After the reboot you will have the updated Android version with Magisk already working.”
I was able to update to v.10.0.4.0, but now the guide from XDA forum is no longer working for me in my attempt to apply v.10.0.7.0.
I stumbled on step 13, where I go to “Settings” > “System” > “System update” and try to install the OTA update. It downloads successfully but after some little time the “System update” interface reports that it will automatically resume when the device will go into idle mode (also the “Resume” button at the bottom of the screen is available). When I tap on it, it fails to install update.
So, according to the warnings in the guide, I think now I can’t reboot without issues. (And I need to reboot to change SIM card in my phone.)
Please kindly tell me what to do after I uninstalled Magisk by tapping “Uninstall” in Magisk Manager? Do I
What steps to take to safely update via OTA in the future?
Thank you and God bless you!
Hi Pavel. The instructions that you listed above are correct for when you need to take the OTA.
BUT, they will only work if you yourself patch the stock boot image using Magisk. Magisk Manager only backs up your stock boot image when you patch it by yourself. On the other hand, if you take the patched boot image from somewhere else (Like here), then restoring the stock boot images via Magisk Manager to take the OTA update wouldn’t work.
So, to deal with this, you can simply uninstall Magisk from the app. Also, make sure that you disable and remove any and all of the installed Magisk modules. And, also undo any modifications that you might have done to the system manually.
Once done, reboot your phone into Fastboot and restore the stock boot image (Provided above) for the software version/build number installed on your phone.
When you do this, you ensure that the system is completely untouched and also has the stock untouched boot image running. Then you can take the OTA.
In short, here’s what you have to do:
1) Disable and then remove all Magisk Modules
2) Undo any system modifications that you might have done (Like editing the build.prop file)
3) Uninstall Magisk completely using Magisk Manager
4) Restore the stock boot image via Fastboot
5) Reboot the phone and install the OTA
Once the OTA has been installed, you can follow the rooting procedure again. I know it sounds lengthy but when you get hold of the process, it is a matter of just a few minutes.
Let me know if you have any further questions. And yes, the instructions you posted for OTA update, if you want to do that from now on, you can patch the stock boot by yourself. When you do that, Magisk Manager will be able to backup the stock boot image and you can then follow the instructions to take the OTA update.
To know how to patch the stock boot image using Magisk Manager, please refer to this tutorial of ours.
Hi
Im trying to root V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM Android on my A2 Lite with Magisk.
After fastboot boot patched_boot.img
Im getting bootloop, phone cannot boot (google lines endless loading).
After restart, goes well but no root.
Please help ! Thanks
Hi Ivan. Are you sure that you download the Patched Boot Image for Mi A2 Lite and NOT the regular Mi A2?
Thank you very much for your work. However, I tried it and everything seems fine but after reboot the root disapears. I have tried several times without luck.
I am on V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM, any ideas?
Thanks!
Hi. Root will disappear since we are only temporarily booting the patched boot image. Once you have successfully booted the patched boot image, open Magisk Manager from the app drawer and tap on the ‘Install’ button.
Hello,
Please, I would really appreciate your help.
I own XIAOMI Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout) A2 128GB / 6GB, but it has been updated to version V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM.
How do I proceed to perform the root ???
I would like to root to try to recover some videos with apps, since I deleted them and disappeared from the bin.
If you have any suggestion of app to recover videos thank you.
Hi. Patched boot for V10.0.7.0 (March update) is now available. Please download that and follow the instructions to root your phone.
tksss
c:\adb>.\fastboot boot boot.img
Sending ‘boot.img’ (29901 KB) FAILED (Write to device failed (Too many links))
fastboot: error: Command failed
can you help me???
Hi. Please try a different port on the PC/Laptop, preferably a USB 2.0 port.
I installed stock rom 10.0.7, but , now my MI A2 can’t install automatically patch from april 2019.
PS: Boot of MI a2 is to slowly!!!!
Could you help me?
Hi. Did you flash the stock ROM to both the a and b partitions of the device?
I cannot find out how to get the March update patched on Mi a2. I have busting my back for hours trying to get this figured out getting really irritated. I installed magisk on top of it, however it just creates a patched image for me? Like, it won’t install it either. I am just getting frustrated and would like some help, I CANNOT find it anywhere on the forums or that everyone is having problems like me, possibly because it’s a such a new update? Please for the love of god someone help me with the device.
Hi. Patched boot for March update for both Mi A2 and A2 Lite is now available for download. Just download that and follow the method.
Hello,
Is there a patched version for V10.0.7.0.PDLMIXM already ?
Would the same procedure apply in this case ?
Thanks
Hi Claudio. Is it the Mi A2 Lite that you’re talking about?
If that’s so, then I have added the Patched Boot Image for V10.0.7.0 for the Mi A2 Lite. And yes, the process will stay the same, only the file and the filename in the command will change accordingly.
Dhananjay, you’re the man 🙂
Thanks a lot, I’ll try it right away
and yes, that’s the mi a2 lite we’re speaking about
You’re welcome, Claudio! Let me know how it goes.
Worked like a charm 🙂
A silly question, Dhananjay: I understood that, having employed this method, there won’t be problems with OTA updates. But in which circumstances would be necessary to reflash the stock rom and root the device again ?
Thanks for your patience !
Claudio
done root on mi a2 lite v10.0.7.0, all perfect great guide, thanks
a question, with this method we can make the next updates ota?
grazie
Hi, i have an issue…my mi a2 lite automatically updated to the last security patch and it ask me to reset but i have all the root with magisk…what will happen? how can i restart without do the update?
Hi
cmd say
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem unlock
…
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.031s
Mi A2 Lite – V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM
:/
Hi. Please make sure that you enable ‘Developer options’ and further ‘OEM Unlocking’ toggle. If you are not sure how to do it, you can refer to the steps here.
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.
How i can know if my bootloader its unlocked?
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?
Thanks! It worked 😀
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 still have a question.
When I try to sideload the TWRP installer it always tells me “you need adb sideload 1.0.32 or brewer to sideload this device.
Hi. Please download the latest Android platform-tools package from here and use them. It seems like the ones installed on your PC are outdated.
Thank you it worked perfectly on my mi a2 lite
Can we unroot and relock bootloader with stock boot.img?
Yes, you can.
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.
Could you please give links to the patched_boot V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM
Need it to root my Mi A2 as I am on February update.
Thank you
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.
My phone is rooted at V10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM，now OTA Process
Whether first to install the patched_boot.img V10.0.4.0.PDLMIXM and then upgrade？
tks.
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!
Sir, we need patched boot image V10.0.4.0, after February update this boot img is not working, please help us
after root my phone isn’t open, system loss, then i try Mi flash tool and giving phone flash, after success flash my phone just open and off, i think boot loop, how can i resolve this issue?? please give me some suggation
Hi, i want to change my device id, mac address, wifi address, device name, model number etc, is there any way to do that without root? I don’t know how to root my Xiaomi A2 Lite Pie device, please help!
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.
Hi, if i root my device (a2 lite) whit this method. how to get ota update?
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.
thanks
Hello, I tried to install magisk with your tutorial but it didn’t work check it out:
This is my version:V10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM, Android Cersion 9, Update January 5.
I’ve got bootload unlocked.
I’ve downloaded your patched boot image but when the the phone started there was no magisk in the app drawer. Do you know if this method is still working?
Hey bro, Dhananjay.
This is a working patch_boot image for MI A2 Jan 2019 Update (10.0.3.0.PDLMIXM). Just tested on my phone. Tested by booting it and flashed accordingly on boot_a and boot_b. Do update at the download section. Thanks dude, appreciate ur work.
Sources are below.
https://mega.nz/#!R5NAgQKJ!yfm886jSAA_x1raUzxRlq-t53AFjaFvU7Q_AH-fXRlY
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/patched-boot-ota-10-0-3-0-t3892975
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.
Helloo, i’ve tried your tutorial and it works until step 8.
The OS boots but there is no magisk installed in the smartphone.
It should hav been installed when fastbooting the patched file?
The smartphone started normally but no magisk installed.
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.
Hi brother Mi A2 v 10.0. 3 need Patched boot ?
Thank
Hello,
Very great job ! But I can’t find V10.0.9.0 Patched Boot and Stock in download section … Do you have a link ?
Hi. It’s now up!
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.
Hi, I’ve received my new Mi A2 Lite and Updated to 9.0 with OTA.
Now I want to install Root and GCAM with OTA 100% functionality.
Is it possible ?
Hey guys , I tried unlocking camera 2 api for a mi a2 lite upgradede to pie looking at this video sulit thech reviews on youtube .Unfortunately for me i could not get the job done. i got the error with no such file or directory when i tryed to oot patched image like 100 times. i try rename it patched_boot.img and many other names, moving the file arround and also typing the entire path of the file, using a different computer but with no succes.Every time the same error . I do not know what else to do. I am using a windows 10 computer . Maybe you know some way to fix this. Regards
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.
Hi, I need help.
I have Mi A2 Lite and I tried root on my device.
When I write in shell “fastboot boot pached_boot.img”, my device startup and after 1-2 minutes, it restart again, but now to recovery, the options in recovery are: 1) Try again, 2) factory reset. I was pressed on Try again, and then my device startup again, after the device startup, I have no root on device(I checked in Magisk Manager).
Can you help me please.
Hi,
Can you tell me how to root my mi 8 lite global????
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.
Can you please do a simplified tutorial to enable Camera2 API and go back to stock oem rom. Without losing data and existing apps would be great.
Sorry for just to use gcam is this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/guide-install-magisk-proper-support-ota-t3836952 still valid? I’ve android 9.0 on a clena a2lite as the previous upgrade 8.1 -> 9.0 with magisk 18.0 following the link in this post eneded up with a bootloop … and i deleted and restared all from scratch, thanks
Thanks for guide!
I also manual install magisk manager because, after flash patched.img file, no magisk manager in the drawer, so I download magisk manager and after I install magisk without problem.
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.