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Flashing Firmware: A Simple Guide

When it comes to flashing firmware for the XZ Premium, I know there is a plethora of information scattered through many threads in this section. Quite frankly, I was a little overwhelmed with the whole flashing process, and, despite everyone's best efforts, was totally lost. I just wanted to flash my USA XZ Premium to the Central Europe FW to enable the fingerprint reader, but I didn't want to alter the radios, etc like in the other thread that describes the process.
So, after a bit of trial and error, I decided to put together a simple guide that I hope is easy for those with a little less "flashing" experience. I'd like to point out that none of this information is my own; I'm simply compiling it in a way in which I believe will be helpful. This post is only possible because of all the people who have contributed in the various flashing threads thus far, so many thanks to all of them. Also, I know it's a touchy subject around these parts, but I wanted to give a shout out to the developer of Newflasher -- without his tool, we all still may not have method to flash our XZPs. Thank you, sir.
Anyway:
1. Find, download and install/extract Newflasher, XperiFirm, Flashtool and the official Xperia Companion application.
2. XperiFirm: download whichever variant of the FW you’d like to load. Be sure you are choosing the correct version of your hardware.
3. Flashtool: go to the application folder, then go to the drivers folder. Run this app, and check the boxes next to Flashmode Drivers and Fastboot drivers. You will need these installed to avoid any possible connection issues with Newflasher.
4. Open the folder which contains Newflasher so you can view all of the contents. Do the same with the firmware folder that you now have which was downloaded from XperiFirm (Ex. G8142_Customized CE1).
5. Copy all of the .sin files, as well as the partition and boot folders, from the firmware folder over to the Newflasher folder. Create a new folder name "partition," and extract the existing partition folders files (that you copied from the firmware folder) in to the new partition folder.
6. Power down your phone and wait 5 seconds. Hold the volume down button with the device powered off, and plug your device into your PC.
7. Run Newflasher.exe. You should now start to see the application working (this process took about 5-10 minutes for me). It will tell you when you can disconnect.
8. Open the Xperia Companion application, and, following the on-screen instructions, do a Software Repair on your device.
9. Start your device like normal, and you should have your new software loaded!
Thanks again to all who have contributed to this process!

thanks just flashed mine from Three over to the UK customised
working great

Thanks for the guide. But someone can make a YouTube video how to flashing xzp with newflasher please! Cant find one there ty.
Sent from my G8141 using Tapatalk

Question
If I flash my phone ( details in screenshot) will it remove demo mode application that installed in it? Retail demo mode.
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Thanks in advance. Don't be hard on me I am new to this. :fingers-crossed:

For those left still confused by the lack of detail above, here's a more visualized and well explained flashing method I found and mentioned in my XZP flashing thread a while back. Also has links to newflasher - which this one doesnt
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73176149&postcount=3

Ok it worked for me, just the step of repairing with pc companion did not work, pc companion restores firmware original telcel MX, so after flashing no longer repair with pc companion and finally worked.
Firmware flashing 45.0.A.7.120 generic Latam
Thanks for this tutorial !!! I hate the telcel personalization !!!

kinkyK said:
thanks just flashed mine from Three over to the UK customised
working great
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After flashing what system apps were preinstalled? Im just wonderinf because I just got my XZ premium today and there seems to be a fair bit of bloat I wanna get rid of but cant with out root and dont wanna root because of drm, also because there isnt much support.

Just the standard Sony stuff really mate no operator stuff
Seems much better like

kinkyK said:
Just the standard Sony stuff really mate no operator stuff
Seems much better like
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Did you have spotify pre installed?

RJASSI21 said:
After flashing what system apps were preinstalled? Im just wonderinf because I just got my XZ premium today and there seems to be a fair bit of bloat I wanna get rid of but cant with out root and dont wanna root because of drm, also because there isnt much support.
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Try this tutorial. I've successfully deinstalled some system apps without root:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

RJASSI21 said:
Did you have spotify pre installed?
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Yes m8

kinkyK said:
Yes m8
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OK thanks for the info.

If you flash the ce1 firmware to the us xzp do you retain the ability to receive ota updates? Do any problems arise from flashing international Firmware?

IS33D34DP30PL3 said:
If you flash the ce1 firmware to the us xzp do you retain the ability to receive ota updates? Do any problems arise from flashing international Firmware?
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You'll still be able to receive OTA updates. No problems /should/ occur when flashing the international firmware. My brother has the XZP (US Variant) and I him flash a UK firmware to enable the fingerprint sensor.

IS33D34DP30PL3 said:
If you flash the ce1 firmware to the us xzp do you retain the ability to receive ota updates? Do any problems arise from flashing international Firmware?
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CE1 seems to get FW updates later rather than sooner, so keep that in mind when flashing.

The_Newtype said:
CE1 seems to get FW updates later rather than sooner, so keep that in mind when flashing.
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I flashed my US version with 45.0.A.5.1 when i got it. I'm yet to receive an OTA.

Guys I need help to finishing flashing my XZP
Guys maybe im doing something wrong or missing something here, please someone guide me because this is my 1st time flashing a phone.
Im trying to flash my US version XZP dual sim (G8142) to Central Europe(CE1) firmware to enable fingerprint sensor, but when I start newflasher, it wont do anything, and it just says: Optional step! Type 'y' and press enter if you need Gordon flash driver, or type 'n' to skip. This creates GordonGate.7s archive in the same dir with newflasher.exe!
and it just stays there and do nothing, what should i do? type 'y' or 'n'? i dont know what are the next steps...
Because in step #7 you said that you will see the application working (about 5-10 minutes), but in my case I dont know what im missing because when I start the program it just doesn't start doing its thing.
someone please tell what im doing wrong or if I should install that Gordon flash driver because I really wanna enable the fingerprint.

johnpgv said:
Guys maybe im doing something wrong or missing something here, please someone guide me because this is my 1st time flashing a phone.
Im trying to flash my US version XZP dual sim (G8142) to Central Europe(CE1) firmware to enable fingerprint sensor, but when I start newflasher, it wont do anything, and it just says: Optional step! Type 'y' and press enter if you need Gordon flash driver, or type 'n' to skip. This creates GordonGate.7s archive in the same dir with newflasher.exe!
and it just stays there and do nothing, what should i do? type 'y' or 'n'? i dont know what are the next steps...
Because in step #7 you said that you will see the application working (about 5-10 minutes), but in my case I dont know what im missing because when I start the program it just doesn't start doing its thing.
someone please tell what im doing wrong or if I should install that Gordon flash driver because I really wanna enable the fingerprint.
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You need to extract the Gordon flash driver and install it manually

hi all, good to be here
thanks for tutorial, sounds good
two questions only:
the downloaded firmware (CE1) contains much more files inside as mentioned in the 5th step of the tutorial
are these files really not needed?
and
if something may go wrong and flashing will be unsuccessful, will it harm the phone? if yes, can i restore the last firmware with Xperia Companion?
thank you

help
Is there anyway possible that you could post a video of how to do it. I'm a better visual learner and I have been struggling for quite sometime now to complete the task so that I could flash my US version xz premium to the Central Europe so that I may use my fingerprint scanner.

Did anyone apply GSI on Moto G8 plus?

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I consider buying a Moto G8 plus, or a G8 power. A disadvantage of the plus is that it only has Android 9, has not even received 10, and probably will never get 11. Besides, I read that Motorola's in general has a bad reputation regarding updating.
I came across the GSI/Treble topic. I have no experience with it. As I understand, it would enable me to the update to 11 myself. And keep doing that for later versions, or even 10 to start with.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
I found explanations like these.
Android 11 R GSI for Treble Supported Android device
Generic System Image
So my question are.
Is the G8 plus compatible to start with?
Has anyone actually used it already?
What did you do, is there a DSU?
Does it easily work? Did you run into problems?
How much did it influence functionality of your phone? For the Motorola part, GSM, other?
Thanks a lot!

Treble is supported by the G8 Plus, so if you can unlock the bootloader, you should be able to install it.

Unlock Bootloader code is available from Motorola.
Run a couple of GSI on other devices; Android 10.
Reluctant to try moto g8 plus. Carl

It is supposed to support treble project. But I must warn you. I got a G8 plus, unlocked the bootloader, tried to upgrade to Android 10 using a GSI rom and couldn't make it work. Not even with lineage, not even with the stock rom again. It is still semi- bricked without being able to make it work since couple days ago. There is something weird about this phone, all the things that should work and which do actually work on other Android phones , with this, they just don't.
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I made it work again flashing all files from stock rom 1 by 1 after locking and unlocking bootloader again.
But i think for a long time i won't be in the mood to try and play with the system of this phone again.

Couchraver said:
It is supposed to support treble project. But I must warn you. I got a G8 plus, unlocked the bootloader, tried to upgrade to Android 10 using a GSI rom and couldn't make it work. Not even with lineage, not even with the stock rom again. It is still semi- bricked without being able to make it work since couple days ago. There is something weird about this phone, all the things that should work and which do actually work on other Android phones , with this, they just don't.
EDIT//
I made it work again flashing all files from stock rom 1 by 1 after locking and unlocking bootloader again.
But i think for a long time i won't be in the mood to try and play with the system of this phone again.
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I'm in the same situation. The most weird thing was that the GSI ROM from android official developers website worked. (but that ROM is just for testing apps on a simulator or something like that)
Even TWRP is not working 100%.. It boots fine into recovery but touch stop working after flashing into boot partition.
so I flashed back to stock rom and is running again.

I just managed to install the GSI from phhusson/treble_experimentations, but I had to flash vbmeta.

ecobos said:
I just managed to install the GSI from phhusson/treble_experimentations, but I had to flash vbmeta.
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if the GSI rom served you? could you give screenshots? and how did he do it?

I have gotten lineage os 17.1 successfully working on my g8 plus with the help of a unofficial build from Andy Yan I think. There was also a Android 10 gsi build but it wasn't as great as lineage os so I flashed lineage and it booted right up first try successfully working with root and mauronofrios build of twrp working so you get all things working with the g8 plus but nothing has released officially. Hope this helps!

SnowTalker said:
I have gotten lineage os 17.1 successfully working on my g8 plus with the help of a unofficial build from Andy Yan I think. There was also a Android 10 gsi build but it wasn't as great as lineage os so I flashed lineage and it booted right up first try successfully working with root and mauronofrios build of twrp working so you get all things working with the g8 plus but nothing has released officially. Hope this helps!
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Could you make a tutorial to be able to install it successfully? Thank you

chevy42 said:
Could you make a tutorial to be able to install it successfully? Thank you
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Yeah sure. Go to https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw26jTQFwtpMBNoOek36E-3g
And make sure you get the latest twrp build and download it, after that put the build on your PC and your phone. Then on your PC open a powershell or command prompt on your desktop (shift plus right click) put your phone in bootloader mode and on your PC do the following command: "fastboot boot name.img" name is the name on the build btw and if successful you should boot into twrp, after that click install and choose the twrp build img and flash it. After that reboot your phone and go to magisk manager and download the zip for root and go back to twrp and flash that and then reboot and you now have root.
As for custom roms just follow this tutorial I found from
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw1DjEbfH6672uJRqdf82EiX&cshid=1592440507846
I hoped this helped, if it didn't you can ask me about it

SnowTalker said:
Yeah sure. Go to https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw26jTQFwtpMBNoOek36E-3g
And make sure you get the latest twrp build and download it, after that put the build on your PC and your phone. Then on your PC open a powershell or command prompt on your desktop (shift plus right click) put your phone in bootloader mode and on your PC do the following command: "fastboot boot name.img" name is the name on the build btw and if successful you should boot into twrp, after that click install and choose the twrp build img and flash it. After that reboot your phone and go to magisk manager and download the zip for root and go back to twrp and flash that and then reboot and you now have root.
As for custom roms just follow this tutorial I found from
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw1DjEbfH6672uJRqdf82EiX&cshid=1592440507846
I hoped this helped, if it didn't you can ask me about it
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I'm scared to jump my phone haha, I wish there was a video tutorial to do it better.

chevy42 said:
I'm scared to jump my phone haha, I wish there was a video tutorial to do it better.
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Unless you do something really stupid with twrp or root, it really wasn't a bother, honestly it was pretty easy but it took me a while to find things as this was my first phone to root successfully... But it's up to you if you want to risk it. imo it isn't bad to try something new either

SnowTalker said:
Unless you do something really stupid with twrp or root, it really wasn't a bother, honestly it was pretty easy but it took me a while to find things as this was my first phone to root successfully... But it's up to you if you want to risk it. imo it isn't bad to try something new either
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How about the rom? Is it faster than the stock rom? What bugs does the rom have?

chevy42 said:
How about the rom? Is it faster than the stock rom? What bugs does the rom have?
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The ROM plus flashed gapps (google apps) uses less ram then the stock ROM but it takes away motos core features including the double chop to turn the flashlight on and other things. Plus you can't use the ultra wide lense anymore and you would have to have a aftermarket camera (I use a google camera port) there is a lot of wins and losses but in the end I think lineage os is better than stock for the customization imo.
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chevy42 said:
How about the rom? Is it faster than the stock rom? What bugs does the rom have?
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Oh and I forgot, I have not experienced any bugs other than the system UI stopping randomly (very rare) so it's a really well bug free ROM (in my use).

Robert_X said:
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I consider buying a Moto G8 plus, or a G8 power. A disadvantage of the plus is that it only has Android 9, has not even received 10, and probably will never get 11. Besides, I read that Motorola's in general has a bad reputation regarding updating.
I came across the GSI/Treble topic. I have no experience with it. As I understand, it would enable me to the update to 11 myself. And keep doing that for later versions, or even 10 to start with.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
I found explanations like these.
Android 11 R GSI for Treble Supported Android device
Generic System Image
So my question are.
Is the G8 plus compatible to start with?
Has anyone actually used it already?
What did you do, is there a DSU?
Does it easily work? Did you run into problems?
How much did it influence functionality of your phone? For the Motorola part, GSM, other?
Thanks a lot!
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I personally don't recommend you to buy a Motorola. since Lenovo bought Motorola they are not the same and they all have connectivity problems. In addition, the moto g8 plus has problems with wifi, Bluetooth and screen burn.

felixp_ said:
I personally don't recommend you to buy a Motorola. since Lenovo bought Motorola they are not the same and they all have connectivity problems. In addition, the moto g8 plus has problems with wifi, Bluetooth and screen burn.
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I haven't had any problems with WiFi or Bluetooth, I haven't got a screen burn in yet (knock on wood) but I think you got a defected device. Lenovo isn't bad with they're new devices I think they are ok although I wasn't around when it was just Motorola

chevy42 said:
if the GSI rom served you? could you give screenshots? and how did he do it?
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Sure, here's one
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One gotcha is that Bluetooth audio didn't quite work. I had to disable a2dp offloading and disable audio effects from the treble config to get them to work.

ecobos said:
Sure, here's one
One gotcha is that Bluetooth audio didn't quite work. I had to disable a2dp offloading and disable audio effects from the treble config to get them to work.
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How is the performance of the phone with that rom?

ecobos said:
Sure, here's one
One gotcha is that Bluetooth audio didn't quite work. I had to disable a2dp offloading and disable audio effects from the treble config to get them to work.
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Which GSI did you manage to install?

chevy42 said:
How is the performance of the phone with that rom?
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It seems pretty decent, haven't had any perf issues. My brother has the same phone but with the stock ROM and perf seems similar. Anything in particular you were looking for?
merlinolillo said:
Which GSI did you manage to install?
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system-quack-arm64-ab-floss.img.xz from phhusson/treble_experimentations (sorry, I'd link but I'm a newb here so I still can't post outside links ).
I ended up installing google play services in the end because otherwise a 2FA app I need for work, plus a bank app would refuse to work, sadly. I used the "pico" variant of opengapps.

Oneplus 8 IN2013 / IN2017 version has a floating number bar on the bottom.

Hi everyone, first post in a long time here. Just bought an unlocked Tmobile Oneplus 8 off Ebay. When it arrived the back of the phone has the model# IN2013 on the phone but there's also a sticker that says model IN2017. Everything looks fine with the phone but it has a floating number bar on the bottom. Does anyone know how to remove this floating number bar?
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Why are you covering the numbers? Is it the serial or IMEI number?

Using the ebay seller's photo as my screenshots aren't showing up here with the Insert Image tool. The floating numbers are different than the IMEI and Serial # showing in Setting >> About phone >> Status

Hey! I have the same thing as you and am wondering exactly what you are wondering. The difference is I have a verizon variant and the model number is IN2019. Did you notice a strange app called NXP Device Test Application? I did a factory reset and it's still there. I'll attach pic. I'm thinking that these are demo store versions and just need to flash to stock, but would prefer to know more about them before I do it.

mateonexus4ever said:
Hey! I have the same thing as you and am wondering exactly what you are wondering. The difference is I have a verizon variant and the model number is IN2019. Did you notice a strange app called NXP Device Test Application? I did a factory reset and it's still there. I'll attach pic. I'm thinking that these are demo store versions and just need to flash to stock, but would prefer to know more about them before I do it.
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interesting, and thanks for sharing! I'll note that flashing to stock may be a thing to try. I don't see a NXP Device Test Application in the app drawer though

AFAIK OnePlus internal ROMs display this bar showing the phone's IMEI to avoid leaks. All prototype and internal (secret_mea_X) ROMs have that line at bottom.
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If you're interested in backuping the ROM before you flash to stock, please do that. Also check your ROM version if it starts with secret_mea

Thanks a lot for the information. This bar isn't the IMEI though... or the serial or matching any other information that I can find in the phone.
I think I'll back up in case in flashing somerhing goes wrong or isn't compatible. Now the flashing question. Can verizon variant, which mine appears to be, be flashed? I looked at the firmware on OPO official site and only see 10.5.12.IN21AA. Can this be flashed on top of whatever I have? This I assume is the unbranded firmware.
I'm currently running 10.5.IN67CD. Software version IN2019_12_200213.
Any good HOW TO's for flashing back to stock for verizon variant?
Thanks for all the insight thus far.
lulujyc said:
AFAIK OnePlus internal ROMs display this bar showing the phone's IMEI to avoid leaks. All prototype and internal (secret_mea_X) ROMs have that line at bottom.
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If you're interested in backuping the ROM before you flash to stock, please do that. Also check your ROM version if it starts with secret_mea
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mateonexus4ever said:
Thanks a lot for the information. This bar isn't the IMEI though... or the serial or matching any other information that I can find in the phone.
I think I'll back up in case in flashing somerhing goes wrong or isn't compatible. Now the flashing question. Can verizon variant, which mine appears to be, be flashed? I looked at the firmware on OPO official site and only see 10.5.12.IN21AA. Can this be flashed on top of whatever I have? This I assume is the unbranded firmware.
I'm currently running 10.5.IN67CD. Software version IN2019_12_200213.
Any good HOW TO's for flashing back to stock for verizon variant?
Thanks for all the insight thus far.
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Sorry I'm not sure about the Verizon variant. I'm currently using the global model.

Is it possible to use this tool from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tool-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3358711 to flash to stock?

I was always taught to stay away from ALL IN ONE TOOLS.... and I imagine it would depend on your variant. As far as I can tell I can't flash verizon variant.
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Is it possible to use this tool from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tool-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3358711 to flash to stock?
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Any luck on trying to flash stock firmware?

Found this on the OnePlus Alpha build bug report page.
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/alpha-build-ui-suggestions.1274484/#post-21954586

The floating number is the PCBA number. Dialer code *#888#

Okay folks, here's the solution!
The firmware zip files already have the MSM tool zipped up in it.
Make sure to download and install the OnePlus USB device drivers and install in addition to the Qualcomm drivers from the linked site
For T-Mobile
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4093043
For Global
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4085877/
No more PCB watermark. Make sure to backup any data you want to keep as this makes the phone factory fresh.

does this still work?

I've sent you a message OP, I had the same issue

supergroverthm said:
Okay folks, here's the solution!
The firmware zip files already have the MSM tool zipped up in it.
Make sure to download and install the OnePlus USB device drivers and install in addition to the Qualcomm drivers from the linked site
For T-Mobile
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4093043
For Global
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4085877/
No more PCB watermark. Make sure to backup any data you want to keep as this makes the phone factory fresh.
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Thank you so much for this solution! I’m in the same boat and only bought this phone because I came across this post before buying.
Do you have any tips for a noob on how I can get this phone into EDL mode as per the instructions you linked? Tried via the volume buttons and via adb with no luck.
The phone screen just turns black when I try to do it via adb and it can only be turned back on by holding the volume up and power buttons. Holding the power button by itself won’t turn the phone back on.
I’m trying to do this right out of the box, haven’t even connected the phone to wifi or anything, not sure if that matters. I’m pretty new to this and have been getting more into phones lately so I thought I’d try to fix this OP 8.
Just in case, sorry for replying to such an old comment, not sure if that goes against etiquette here, I just created this account. Would appreciate any help you can offer!

Shoresy said:
Thank you so much for this solution! I’m in the same boat and only bought this phone because I came across this post before buying.
Do you have any tips for a noob on how I can get this phone into EDL mode as per the instructions you linked? Tried via the volume buttons and via adb with no luck.
The phone screen just turns black when I try to do it via adb and it can only be turned back on by holding the volume up and power buttons. Holding the power button by itself won’t turn the phone back on.
I’m trying to do this right out of the box, haven’t even connected the phone to wifi or anything, not sure if that matters. I’m pretty new to this and have been getting more into phones lately so I thought I’d try to fix this OP 8.
Just in case, sorry for replying to such an old comment, not sure if that goes against etiquette here, I just created this account. Would appreciate any help you can offer!
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I wish I can be of more help. My phone went into EDL mode with the buttons. If I remember right, the EDL mode looked like the phone was still off and I think I had to plug it into a USB 2.0 port on my computer. Anyways, try all the different USB ports then try different computers.
Traded that OnePlus 8 for a Galaxy S21 several months ago with T-Mobile.

supergroverthm said:
I wish I can be of more help. My phone went into EDL mode with the buttons. If I remember right, the EDL mode looked like the phone was still off and I think I had to plug it into a USB 2.0 port on my computer. Anyways, try all the different USB ports then try different computers.
Traded that OnePlus 8 for a Galaxy S21 several months ago with T-Mobile.
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Thank you for the reply! I couldn't figure out if EDL mode looked any different since the guide I saw online seemed to suggest that there would be some indicator on the screen.
I noticed that a USB 3 port wouldn't even register the phone on my PC but a USB 2 port seemed to do the trick. My other PC has malfunctioning ram but at the worst case I'll have to wait until I get that fixed.
My plan is also to trade it in, assuming I can get it to work. Thanks again!

Shoresy said:
Thank you for the reply! I couldn't figure out if EDL mode looked any different since the guide I saw online seemed to suggest that there would be some indicator on the screen.
I noticed that a USB 3 port wouldn't even register the phone on my PC but a USB 2 port seemed to do the trick. My other PC has malfunctioning ram but at the worst case I'll have to wait until I get that fixed.
My plan is also to trade it in, assuming I can get it to work. Thanks again!
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OK...I'm an idiot, never read the end of the guide, figuring everything was in order and I wouldn't need that information until later. My phone was showing up as QHUSB_BULK instead of QDLOADER 9008 in Device Manager and for some reason the drivers I downloaded were being seen as incompatible with the phone.
After running Windows update, the drivers were successfully updated and on the very next attempt, I was able to get the phone into EDL mode and it was picked up by the MSM tool. Just figured I'd leave an update in case anyone is having the same issue and wondering how to move forward.

Please help, Samsung A11 - TRWP problem

Hi everyone,
Recently I purchased and Samsung A11. I wanted to root it and unlocked the bootloader first. Than I used Odin to install TRWP recovery. Odin showed "PASS" and I was supposed to press certain buttons which didn't work. Phone kept coming back to "Download Mode" although I pressed those buttons. So I was stuck. The only option was to cancel the download mode, so I pressed volume down + power button for more than 7 seconds. That was the end Now the phone turns on until I see the Samsung logo, there's a small vibration but it can't go forward. It resets back and now stuck in a loop. None of the buttons work including Volume Down+Power combination. Don't know what I am supposed to do now. Can anybody help?
Thanks...

1. Add Samsung A11 to this thread's title thus mainly owners of such a phone get addressed
2. My recommendation: Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.

jwoegerbauer said:
Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.
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Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...

gokund said:
Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...
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As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.

jwoegerbauer said:
As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.
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Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?

gokund said:
Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?
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it wouldn't ... usually the cause of bootloop is certain corrupted partition and as long as that partition is corrupted it would keep bootlooping.
if you doesn't know what your doing your best bet is Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it. like what @jwoubeir said

I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck

sammiev said:
I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck
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great tip work on ADB too anyway OP is provably using sp flashtool since his phone is samsung so this method would be rather tricky

Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told and I tried flashing another TRWP file thinking that might have caused the problem but nothing has changed. Same loop again ! So I flashed the original ROM back using Odin and it's back live again Thanks for the help guys. But to be honest, I am still curious. What might be the problem in not getting TRWP flashing going right?

gokund said:
Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told
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Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?

sammiev said:
Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?
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I tried again from scratch with a new TRWP file and the result is the same. Odin shows "PASS" but the "Download Mode" screen gives the error as in the photo:
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My phone model is A115F and I downloaded the TRWP file from this link:
Downloads for : Samsung Galaxy A11 | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
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The version I used is "twrp-3.5.0_10-3_afaneh92-a11q.tar"
I also tried rooting with Magisk without the need of TRWP installation. That was also unsuccesfull. Odin was PASS but I got bootloader screen saying Secure Check Fail : vbmeta
Here's the screenshot of Magisk fail in "Download Mode"
Can't figure out what's wrong ...

Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.

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sammiev said:
Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.
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Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?

gokund said:
Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?
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Usually the latest TWRP with the latest firmware.

Check my profile, your KG stated is ****ed. There is nothing you can do about it, there is abosulutly no way to fix this without unsoldering the eMMC and resetting it entirely. Some people on 4PDA had the same problem and found no fix. I was hopping to develop a custom rom but I cant as my kg state is prenormal. This mexican dude on youtube fixes devices with KG and FRP issues, but yeah this aint something that you can do at home. At least I learned not to buy any samsung devices in the future https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamOcmineMMCBootRepair
edit: nvm your oem is unlocked, you can just flash the vbmeta reset script via odia and everything should flash fine.

Encryption Unsuccesful & Broken Buttons

I bought a Mi 11 Ultra from Aliexpress (Global version & China Version)
I noticed after it delivered me, that it has Yumefone, and his ROM its too old, but the specs are 16GB RAM and 512GB Disk Space.
All was ok and good, until I decided to change the ROM from Yumefone to MIUI 12.5, and it was ok, the only problem is that the Recovery Mode, Bootmode and Download Mode keybinds don't work (But the Buttons works properly).
So, I just enable USB Debugging and I use an 3rd App (ReiBoot) for go into Bootmode (Because when I try recovery mode, it just restart, but don't acces to the files or explorer for reset from factory or something like that.
I try installing TWRP, and all work (I use Platform-Tools in my pc), and everything was perfect, until I forget to restore or reset from factory wiping all data (Last Step), and it just restart, and when I see that a message shown saying "Encryption Unsuccesful" and I search in Google solutions, and it just says that going into Recovery Mode, Download Mode or Bootmode, will work, but the keybinds are broken and don't work for acces these modes, I try connecting a USB to my pc, but I need USB Debugging option enabled, but I can't because It get semi bricked in Encryption Unsuccesful.
When I press "Reset" in Encryption Unsuccesful Screen, it just restart and it get stucked on Yumefone Screen, I let the phone some hours, but nothing happened.
Things I can do:
- Restart phone.
- Stay in Encryption Unsuccesfull Screen.
- Get stucked in Yumefone (Its the same that Xiaomi Screen, but with the Provider mark).
Things I can't do:
- Go into Download, Recovery or Boot mode.
- Enable USB Debugging.
- Do any keybinds actions.
Any solution? please.

Is it the Yumefone a clone phone:? Asking for a friend. if it is, then you're fked up..
I don't thing the Mi 11 Ultra comes with 16GB of RAM/512GB of memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

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If you bought the above phone, then you're out of luck.. return it to sender and buy the real one.
Most of the people who has this phone, has probably paid over $800, I bought mine for $1,000..

Mr_creeper_98 said:
If you bought the above phone, then you're out of luck.. return it to sender and buy the real one.
Most of the people who has this phone, has probably paid over $800, I bought mine for $1,000..
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Yes, I bought my phone from Aliexpress, and it works fine, the CPU-Z says it has 16GB, 1440 x 3200 pixels and 564GB DiskSpace
But that's not the problem, IM trying to get an answer for this problem, if you have some solutions, I will appreciate it

ImDaz said:
Yes, I bought my phone from Aliexpress, and it works fine, the CPU-Z says it has 16GB, 1440 x 3200 pixels and 564GB DiskSpace
But that's not the problem, IM trying to get an answer for this problem, if you have some solutions, I will appreciate it
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Would you share the link of the device you bought? So we can help

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002399387835.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.72d34c4dwKMlZy
This is the Mi 11 I bought, I don't know how this can be useful

ImDaz said:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002399387835.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.72d34c4dwKMlZy
This is the Mi 11 I bought, I don't know how this can be useful
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Sorry to keep telling you bad news, but you bought a FAKE MI 11 ULTRA..

Seems like you're not too familiar with phones, The picture below states that the phone you bought, it is a clone..
No Mi 11 Ultra comes with expandable storage..

Sorry, but I'm not here for discuss about if the phone is a clone, fake or other. I just want to know if there's a way I can enable USB Debugging, or enter Recovery, Download or Bootmode, without keybinds, and no access to the phone settings

ImDaz said:
Sorry, but I'm not here for discuss about if the phone is a clone, fake or other. I just want to know if there's a way I can enable USB Debugging, or enter Recovery, Download or Bootmode, without keybinds, and no access to the phone settings
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This is the wrong forum for you, you probably have android 8 or 9 in your phone, if you were trying to install MIUI 12.5 you probably bricked your phone.

Mr_creeper_98 said:
This is the wrong forum for you, you probably have android 8 or 9 in your phone, if you were trying to install MIUI 12.5 you probably bricked your phone.
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I don't install any ROM, I just forget to Wipe all data after installing TWRP, and I canno't format the phone because buttons broke

Mr_creeper_98 said:
This is the wrong forum for you, you probably have android 8 or 9 in your phone, if you were trying to install MIUI 12.5 you probably bricked your phone.
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I used miui 12.5 rom on my original redmi note 4x which had android 6 on it.

ImDaz said:
Sorry, but I'm not here for discuss about if the phone is a clone, fake or other. I just want to know if there's a way I can enable USB Debugging, or enter Recovery, Download or Bootmode, without keybinds, and no access to the phone settings
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He is trying to tell u: u r buying a FAKE phone, not Xiaomi Mi 11 ultra, and this forum section is about Mi 11 ultra.
And about FAKE phone, u will never find how to deal with it, because it just a FAKE phone.
In your situation, u should report back to aliexpress to get your money back. And last thing, never buy such a easiest scam thing ever

ishvalanX said:
I used miui 12.5 rom on my original redmi note 4x which had android 6 on it.
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you said it "ORIGINAL" Redmid Note 4x, not a FAKE Mi 11 Ultra, just google how to install android on FAKE Phones and you'll find your answer there.. No need to thank me.. I would suggest to stay away from FAKE phones,

Mr_creeper_98 said:
you said it "ORIGINAL" Redmid Note 4x, not a FAKE Mi 11 Ultra, just google how to install android on FAKE Phones and you'll find your answer there.. No need to thank me.. I would suggest to stay away from FAKE phones,
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The phone works before I try to install TWRP, but was incompatible with some apps, and that's why I decided to install a bettter android version

ImDaz said:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002399387835.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.72d34c4dwKMlZy
This is the Mi 11 I bought, I don't know how this can be usefu
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You can't buy a mi 11 ultra for $70-80

ImDaz said:
I don't install any ROM, I just forget to Wipe all data after installing TWRP, and I canno't format the phone because buttons broke
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So you are saying that you managed to flash TWRP when no such TWRP version exists for the phone? Lol
Do you even have the relevant drivers to begin with? Are you sure that the bootloader is unlocked to begin with?
Your problem is your phone and the solution is to change to an authentic phone. As per advised by everyone else, return the phone and get an original lol. Your current phone will not be usable even if it's in an original state.
You ain't getting 512gb storage with 16gb ram at that price. There is absolutely no reason to go for fakes just to act like you can afford the original. You are better off with low-mid end phones that are original tbh.
Nobody here can help you if you are going to insist that your phone is a mi 11 ultra and again, you can't flash a random TWRP recovery and MIUI firmware on a random phone an expect it to work.
And if you're going to insist that MIUI is working or will work on your phone... Please attach a video for us.
We are not trying to be harsh here but your whole post ain't making any sense at all.