If you are suffering from some of the issues explained above, this is the guide that may help you solve the issues.

How to Detect and fix Multi-Touch on Pocophone F1

Now, let’s test your device. Here are the steps.

1. First, download a multi-touch tester app from Play store. (You can use this one)
2. Launch the app and do some testings by yourself. See if you can spot any issues.
3. Try doing 3-finger swipe down (your phone should take a screenshot).
4. Then randomly touch your screen with 1 and 2 fingers. You will be able to notice 1 or 2 ghost touches.
5. If this is the case, you just found out that your phone suffers from this popular issue.

The Nature of the Issue

In order to fix the multi-touch and ghost-touch issues, we need to locate what causes them. Before you freak out and decide to return your device, please take a look at the rest of the article.

From all the testings we made, this seems to be a software bug (at least in our case). That means your device doesn’t have any hardware problems, which is a good thing. To be more precise, the issue is caused by the screenshot capture feature. For some reason, once it gets activated the touch input gets confused and doesn’t recognize the touches correctly. Hopefully, it will be fixed in the next software update of Xiaomi. Now let’s jump on the solution.

How to Fix the Multi-Touch/Ghost-Touch Issue

The solution is not some coding stuff that you might expect. You do not even need to have a rooted device. It is a simple disabling some feature. Here are the steps.

1. Go to Settings and tap on Additional settings.
2. Now open Button and Gesture shortcuts and tap on Take Screenshot.
3. Set it to None.
4. Then reboot your device. (You can now uninstall the Multi-touch tester app that you installed before)
5. Your Multi-Touch/Ghost-Issue is gone.

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Tools you Need

• TWRP 3.2.3-x Unofficial with working DECRYPTION 12/10/2018
• Minimal ADB Fastboot
• Magisk Manager App
• USB Driver

How to Unlock Bootloader on Pocophone F1

Before starting the procedure, we highly recommend you to back up all the files on your device.

1. First, go to Settings and tap on About phone.
2. Locate the MIUI version and tap on it 6-8 times.
3. Go to Additional Settings and open the section Developer Options.
4. Make sure you turn on USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
5. Now go to Settings and open Developer Options.
6. Tap on Mi Unlock Status and select Add Account & Device. Then log in with your MI account. (Your Mi account should be verified)
7. Now go to MIUI Unlock site and login with your MI account.
8. Once you logged in, you should be able to download Unlock bootloader and MI Unlock without any further steps (this was the case when I was performing the procedure).
9. If you aren’t able to download the tools right away, apply and wait for confirmation.
10. Install Xiaomi USB Drivers (from the link provided above). You can also install it by MI Unlock app settings option.
11. Launch MI Unlock app and turn off your phone manually.
12. Now press and hold Volume down button and Power button. Your device should enter into Fastboot Mode.
13. Connect your Xiaomi device to your PC using a USB cable and click on Unlock.

Boot into TWRP

1. Launch Minimal ADB Fastboot terminal as Administrator on your PC.
2. Turn off your Xiaomi device.
3. Connect the phone to your PC.
4. Press and hold Power and Volume down buttons until Fastboot screen shows up.
5. Type the following command in your Minimal ADB Fastboot terminal:
   fastboot devices
   Now your phone should show up. (something like this “9e00a7e3 fastboot”)

Method #1

1. Type the following command:
   fastboot boot <path to your TWRP .img recovery file>
   Your phone should boot up into TWRP recovery.
2. If it requires a password, click Cancel.
3. If it is asking for keeping/system read only, swipe to allow the modifications.

Method #2

1. Type the following command:
   adb shell

Now you have access to Super User shell via ADB.

1. While in TWRP, go to Advanced and tap on File Manager.
2. Now go to “dev/block/platform/” then open the “soc” folder if it is there.
3. Here you can see folders and files. You will need to open the folders and search for the one called “by-name.” (it should be in one of the folders) In my case it was located in /dev/block/platform/soc/1d94000.ufshc.
4. Now we need the name of the folder that contains “by-name”
   example: /dev/block/platform/soc/FOLDER NAME/by-name

soc – you should also have this folder if present.
FOLDER NAME – the folder which “by-name” is located in.

1. Into the terminal type the following command (replace soc and FOLDER NAME respectively):
   ls -al /dev/block/platform/soc/FOLDER NAME/by-name
2. Now you will see the partitions of your phone. You will need to locate your boot partition.
   example:
   lpwxrwxrwx 1 root root 25 Feb 15 1970 boot -> /dev/block/sde45

Pulling your Stock Boot.img

1. Launch ADB Shell terminal and type the following command (replace sde45 with your partition – see the step above):

dd if=/dev/block/sde45 of=/sdcard/boot.img

1. Now type:
   exit
2. Then type the following:
   adb pull /sdcard/boot.img

Your stock boot.img should be downloaded into your Minimal ADB Fastboot folder.

1. Type:
   adb reboot

And you are done.

OTA Updates

To install OTA Updates you will need to do one of the following methods.

Method #1

1. Uninstall Magisk using Magisk Manager.
2. Install the OTA update.

Method #2

1. Pull boot.img and patch it again
2. Now flash the newly patched boot.img or try with the last one you had before the OTA update.

Keep in mind that with this tutorial we are not flashing TWRP. We are just booting the device into TWRP without flashing it. That way we are accessing to Super User via ADB.

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What is Mi A2 Toolkit and its main features?

This custom developed software is compatible only with Windows operating systems. Mi A2 Toolkit is tested and works perfectly with the Mi A2 Global variant with firmware version 9.6.10.0 (Android One August update).

From experiencewe have with Mi A2 Toolkit, there shouldn’t be happening any problems. However, before using this software, keep in mind that the developer or weare not responsible for any potential damage caused by you while using this software. Now, here is what Mi A2 Toolkit can you use it for.

• Enable Camera2 API – This feature works on rooted as well as on unrooted devices. Unrooted devices will have temporary root then will automatically revert back. This allows OTA’s to install. However, if in some case it can’t be installed we are not responsible for that. There is always a risk when modifying system files.
• Restore and Backup options – This only works for user and system data. You still need to back up your sd card to prevent losing data from it.
• Attempt unbrick – This feature will try to unbrick your device without deleting your data.
• Reboot options – Includes exit fastboot, as well as reboot to fastboot and edl modes.
• Lock bootloader (OEM flashing and critical)
• Revert to stock ROM(August update)
• Unlock flashing critical
• Unroot Mi A2 devices
• Root Mi A2 devices
• Unlock flashing
• Enter fastboot
• Launch TWRP
• Unlock OEM

How to Use Mi A2 Toolkit to Root Mi A2

Before starting the rooting procedure, you must have an unlocked bootloader on your Xiaomi Mi A2. But no worries, we have you covered.Unlocking your bootloader is explained in the steps below.

Note: All data will be wiped during the bootloader unlocking procedure. Make sure you backup all important data from your device.

Now, follow all the steps correctly,and you will gain root access on your device.

1. First, enable developer mode on your device. (Go to Settings and then open About phone. Now tap 7 times on MIUI Version.)
2. Next, navigate to developer options and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.
3. Install ADB and Fastboot drivers on your PC/Laptop. (You can download the minimal setup from the following link.)
4. Connect you Mi A2 phone (while turned on) and allow USB debugging when asked.
5. Now, boot your smartphone into fastboot mode (Turn it off and press and hold Volume Down + Power a the same time.)
6. Open the CMD window in the folder where you installed ADB (Shift + Right-click and choose Open PowerShell window here).
7. Type the following command and hit Enter:
   fastboot OEM unlock
   This will unlock the bootloader and reboot your device, also will wipe all data.
8. Now, set up the device again. Next, enable developer options and OEM unlocking. Then, connect to your PC and allow USB debugging.
9. Boot your device into fastboot again (as described above) and connect to your PC if it isn’t already.
10. Now download patched boot.img (August months V9.6.10.0.ODIMIFE, August 5 2018).
    Note: Do not use it if you are on any other month patch.
11. Copy the patched_boot.img you just downloaded to the ADB folder.
12. Launch Comand Prompt (PowerShell) and run the following command:

    fastboot boot patched_boot.img

This will boot your device.

13. Now, download Magisk Manager apk and install it on your device.
14. Launch Magisk Manager and click on install. Then choose Direct Install (recommended). It will download the magisk zip package and automatically flash it.

Once this is done, just reboot your Mi A2 and you are done. Enjoy your rooted Xiaomi Mi A2.

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Download and Install TWRP for Xiaomi Mi A2

What’s New in TWRP 3.2.3-0

Here are the features that are exclusive for the latest TWRP 3.2.3-0 for Xiaomi A2.

• Added support for both md5sum and md5 file extensions when doing MD5 checks for zip files.
• Fixed the automatic installing of OTA zips on encrypted devices.
• Added tweaks for handling time and date on Qualcomm devices.
• Added updates to some language translations.
• SuperSu is now removed from TWRP.
• UI Fixes.

How To Install TWRP on Xiaomi Mi A2

Before jumping to the installation process keep in mind that if you install TWRP on your device, it will void your warranty. Other than that, in order for this procedure to work your device must be rooted. You are performing the process on your own risk of bricking or damaging your device. We are not responsible for any unwanted scenario.

For anyone who wants to install TWRP on their Xiaomi A2, here are the steps:

1. First, navigate to settings on your Xiaomi device and activate the developer mode. (Go to Settings and tap on About phone. Now tap 7 times on MIUI Version).
2. Now, enable USB debugging. (Go to Settings and tap on Developer options. Scroll down and activate the toggle USB debugging).
3. Enable OEM unlocking. (While in Developer options, scroll down and activate the toggle OEM unlocking).
4. Press the Volume and Power buttons at the same time until your device enters in Fastboot mode.
5. Once it is in Fastboot mode, connect it to your PC via USB cable.
6. Download the latest TWRP built (3.2.3-0) from the following link . Then rename the file you just downloaded to twrp.img and continue on the next step.
7. Download ADB and Fastboot if you haven’t installed already. (You can get the minimal setup package from the following link ).
   1. Run the setup to install ADB and Fastboot.
   2. Navigate to the folder where you installed ADB and Fastboot. (Mine is C:\adb).
   3. Make sure you put the twrp .img file (the one you have downloaded and renamed before) in the same folder.
   4. Hold down the Shift key and right-click on a blank empty space in the adb folder.
   5. Select Open PowerShell window here (or Command Window) from the menu.
   6. Once you see the CMD console on your screen, you can continue with the following step.

1. Flash the TWRP 3.2.3-0 file using the following command.

   fastboot flash boot twrp.img (This will flash the file in the currently active slot A unless you have changed it before. You do not need to flash it in both slots.).

2. Reboot your device using the following command. But before you press Enter (to reboot the device) hold volume up button to boot in recovery mode.

   fastboot reboot

3. Once the device boots up in TWRP it will ask you for decrypt code. Choose cancel on the prompt.
4. On the next screen choose Keep Read Only and you are in TWRP recovery.
5. Now, go to reboot and select slot B. Then go back to reboot and choose Reboot to recovery.
   “this will boot to stock recovery it shows dead reboot with no command”
6. Hold Power and Volume Up buttons for almost 10 seconds. Do not hold long enough to reboot the phone. You may try more than once until it shows recovery options.
7. Once you see the recovery options on the screen, select wipe data factory reset and choose Yes.
8. After wiping choose reboot to bootloader.
9. Run again Command Prompt in the adb folder (as you did in the step 7) and type the following commands:

   fastboot set_active a
   fastboot reboot

10. Now your device will reboot but it is encrypted. After this DO NOT wipe data or factory reset in TWRP because it will result in boot loop.
11. On your Android device, download ES file manager or Root Browser, launch it and navitage to vendor > etc > fstab.qcom. Copy fstab.qcom in some folder on your device as a backup.
12. Once you have it saved in a different folder, open the original file (the one located in vendor>etc) and edit the line number 10. Change forceencrypted=footer to encryptable=footer save the file.
13. Reboot your device and once it boots up, reboot it into recovery.
14. Now, Install Magisk 17.1.zip. (You can download the latest stable version 17.1 from the following link ).
15. Then, go to wipe and do a factory reset (swipe the factory reset slider).

Note: If your device gets stuck at boot-logo or you are experiencing touch issues, restore the Stock Boot.img. You can do that by using the following fastboot command.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

If you do not have a boot.img of your Xiaomi Mi A2, you can get the latest ones from the following link .

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How to remove junk apps on Xiaomi POCO F1

The Debloating Procedure

1. First get ADB tools from the following link. This is the official source from Google.
2. Extract all the content from the archive file to a folder located on your computer.
3. Launch Command Prompt in the same folder where you’ve extracted the archive. You can do that by right-clicking while holding down the Shift key, and then choosing Open Command Prompt window here (or Open PowerShell window here on Windows 10).
4. Connect your device to the computer.
5. Make sure that you have USB debugging enabled on your Android device. You can do that by going to Settings > About Phone > Click 5 times on MIUI Version. Now, go back to Additional Settings > System & Device > Developer options > Enable USB Debugging.
6. Now type the following command in the Command Prompt to check if your Android device is properly connected.
   Command:
   adb devices

You will get a result similar to this:

List of devices attached

@#$SDR6 Device

7. Once you get results similar to the one above, you can continue with the following.

Command:

adb shell

8. Now, you need to identify all packages with the Xiaomi word in their names. To do that type the following.

Command:

pm list packages | grep xiaomi

You will get results similar to these:

package:com.xiaomi.powerchecker

package:com.xiaomi.account

package:com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk

package:com.xiaomi.payment

package:com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom

package:com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay

package:com.xiaomi.mirecycle

package:com.xiaomi.simactivate.service

package:com.xiaomi.bttester

package:com.fido.xiaomi.uafclient

package:com.xiaomi.glgm

package:com.xiaomi.upnp

package:com.xiaomi.xmsf

package:com.xiaomi.mipicks

package:com.xiaomi.finddevice

package:com.xiaomi.joyose

package:com.xiaomi.midrop

package:com.xiaomi.mbnloader

package:com.xiaomi.providers.appindex

package:com.xiaomi.bluetooth

package:com.xiaomi.camera.parallelservice

package:com.xiaomi.scanner

package:com.xiaomi.discover

9. Next, repeat the same command from before, but instead of xiaomi type miui.

Code:

Pm list packages | grep miui

You will get results similar to these:

package:com.miui.screenrecorder

package:com.miui.powerkeeper

package:com.miui.fm

package:com.miui.qr

package:com.miui.securityadd

package:com.miui.gallery

package:com.miui.msa.global

package:com.miui.securitycenter

package:com.miui.videoplayer

package:com.miui.guardprovider

package:com.miui.backup

package:com.miui.micloudsync

package:com.miui.daemon

package:com.miui.hybrid

package:com.miui.vsimcore

package:com.miui.securitycore

package:com.miui.player

package:com.miui.sysopt

package:com.miui.system

package:com.miui.global.packageinstaller

package:com.miui.translation.kingsoft

package:com.miui.virtualsim

package:com.miui.compass

package:com.miui.cit

package:com.miui.rom

package:com.miui.android.fashiongallery

package:com.miui.videoplayer.overlay

package:com.miui.bugreport

package:com.miui.translation.youdao

package:com.miui.cloudbackup

package:com.miui.klo.bugreport

package:com.miui.notes

package:com.miui.wmsvc

package:com.miui.translationservice

package:com.miui.cloudservice

package:com.miui.hybrid.accessory

package:com.miui.touchassistant

package:com.miui.calculator

package:com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase

package:com.miui.miwallpaper

package:com.miui.cleanmaster

package:com.miui.analytics

package:com.miui.weather2

package:com.miui.yellowpage

package:com.miui.antispam

package:com.miui.providers.weather

package:com.miui.smsextra

package:com.lbe.security.miui

package:com.miui.whetstone

package:com.miui.core

package:com.miui.audioeffect

10. To remove a package from your device you will need to type the following code in Command Prompt. But instead of the “package name” type the actual name of the package without the quotes (you can copy it from the safe apps to remove below).

Code:
pm uninstall -k –user 0 “name of the package”

Example:

pm uninstall -k –user 0 com.miui.virtualsim

11. Here is the list of apps that are safe to remove, but you do not need to remove them all. Pick only the ones that you are not using.

com.miui.screenrecorder

com.miui.fm

com.mi.liveassistant

com.milink.service

com.qiyi.video

com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service

com.xiaomi.payment

com.android.browser

com.miui.systemAdSolution

com.baidu.input_mi

com.xiaomi.ab

com.xiaomi.jr

com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk

com.miui.hybrid

com.baidu.searchbox

com.mfashiongallery.emag

com.miui.player

com.miui.translation.kingsoft

com.miui.virtualsim

com.miui.compass

com.miui.personalassistant

com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller

com.miui.bugreport

com.miui.translation.youdao

com.xiaomi.channel

com.mipay.wallet

com.xiaomi.lens

com.xiaomi.pass

com.xiaomi.shop

com.miui.klo.bugreport

com.xiaomi.joyose

com.miui.notes

com.miui.video

com.xiaomi.midrop

com.miui.hybrid.accessory

com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi

com.xiaomi.o2o

com.autonavi.minimap

com.miui.daemon

com.miui.contentcatcher

com.miui.analytics

com.xiaomi.vipaccount

com.caf.fmradio

com.miui.cloudservice

com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase

com.miui.cloudbackup

com.miui.gallery

com.miui.vsimcore

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Before starting the procedure, make sure you have an unlocked-bootloader device. If you do not know how to check that or how to unlock your bootloader, here is a step-by-step guide for you: How To Unlock Bootloader On Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

Once you have your bootloader unlocked, you can jump into the following section.

Flashing Custom ROM on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is easy!

Install the TWRP (Custom) Recovery

Having Custom Recovery (TWRP) on your device is a must-have tool for rooting your Android device and installing all kind mods or ROMs (firmwares). Here is how to do that.

1. First, enter Fastboot Mode on your Mi device, by holding together Volume Down + Power.
2. Download the twrp-3.2.1-0-chrin.img file from the following link. Then store it in a dedicated folder on your computer.
3. Open the folder where you have stored the twrp.img file. Now, launch a command window in there. You can do that by pressing Shift + Right Click on an empty white space inside the folder. Then choose Open Command Window Here or Open PowerShell Window Here.
4. In the command window type the following terminal command line:
   fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-chiron.img

Note: Do not restart your phone. In opposite the original Xiaomi recovery might overwrite your custom TWRP recovery.

5. Boot your Mi device into Recovery Mode (3 possible ways).
   1. Enter the following terminal command in the command line:

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-0-chiron.img

1. 2. Hold down together Volume Up + Power until the Mi logo shows up. Then, release Power but keep pressing Volume Up until you see the recovery.
   3. Hold down together Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until you see the recovery screen.

Root Your Mi Mix 2

Once you have TWRP installed, rooting your Mi device is a piece of cake. Just follow the steps below.

1. First, download the latest Magisk from the following link.
2. Store the Magisk file you just downloaded into your phone memory (internal memory or SD card).
3. Boot your device into Recovery Mode (see the step 5 from the previous section).
4. While in the TWRP interface, navigate to the location where you stored the Magisk file.
5. Flash the Magisk file.
6. Restart your Mi device.

Flash Custom Firmware on Mi Mix 2

Now, when you have root access on your Mi device, you can install pretty much any custom firmware (ROM) you want. The installation procedure is the same. Here it is in detailed steps.

1. First, download the ROM (custom firmware) you want to flash. Make sure you choose one that is for your specific Mi device (in your case for Mi Mix 2). Here are some of the most popular ROMS.
   1. Lineage OS – download here.
      Note: In case you lose the root access, and you want to keep it after installing Lineage OS, download the addonus-15.1-arm64-signed.zip file from the following link. After you install the ROM flash addonus-15.1-arm64-signed.zip using TWRP, and you will get the root access.
   2. AICP – download here.
   3. OMNI – download here.
      Note: In case you lose the root access, and you want to keep it after installing AICP or OMNI ROMs, flash the Magisk file again using TWRP (as you did in the Rooting section from above).
2. Now, download Google Apps.
   Select the right Platform and Android version of your ROM as well as the variant you want to use. Then click the download button, and store the downloaded file into your phone memory.
3. Enter Recovery Mode (check the step 5 from the previous section if you do not know how to do that).
4. While in the TWRP interface, wipe the following: Dalvin / Art Cache, Data, Cache. (DO NOT wipe Internal Storage).
5. Now, go back to the main TWRP screen and flash the ROM you previously downloaded.
6. Once the installation finishes, flash the Google Apps file you downloaded before.
7. If you want to keep the root access, flash addonus-15.1-arm64-signed.zip (in case you installed Lineage OS) or the Magisk file (in case you installed another ROM).
8. Reboot your Mi device and enjoy your new custom ROM.

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In this article, you can find the top 4 Audio MODs that are tested and are working on Xiaomi Mi A1 running Android Oreo. Additionally, if you are FM Radio lover, now you can enjoy your favorite FM stations with the FM Radio module for Oreo 8.1.

Top Audio Modification and Patches for Mi A1

MaxxAudio (Magisk)

This Audio Mod is created by RajeshJangid and has the following features.

• 10 Band Equalizer
• Maxx Volume
• Maxx Treble
• Maxx Bass

MaxxAudio Mod will work with all devices you connect on the 3.5 audio jack, as well as all Bluetooth device.

To download the Audio mod click the following link: maxxaudioVer1.zip

Dolby Atmos Port

Dolby Atmos Digital Signal Processor has a flexible custom recovery installation archive. It supports Magisk and SuperSU installations. It also supports existing audio mod installations. It fully supports Enforcing SELinux Mode.

Dolby Atmos contains the following features:

• When listening on headphones, you get feeling as the sound moves all around you.
• Creates a powerfully moving sound experience.
• Increases the sound quality an clarity.
• Adds an overhead dimension.

Guitardedhero is the developer who ported this Audio Mod for all Android devices running Oreo. If you are interested, you can download the mod here.

Pure Audio 2.0

Pure Audio is an amazing audio control mod designed especially to bring your phone into a brand new sound experience. Here are the main features of this mod.

• System-level component that powerfully works on the output of your device
• Smart Player (a trickster-like app for Pure Audio 2.0)
• Beats extras libraries (updated to the latest one)
• xLoud extras libraries (updated to the latest one)
• Dolby Digital + (sound mode)
• Compatible with other mod
• Low battery consumption
• Sound Enhancement
• Headphone Selection
• PureEQ (equalizer)

This awesome mod is created by the developer repey6. For more info and download links check the official XDA thread for Pure Audio 2.0.

SonyMusic MOD

SonyMusic Mod is another excellent sound mod that will increase your device’s audio quality and clarity. Here are the features that this mode includes.

• YouTube Karaoke Plugin
• Sony libs and framework
• Headphone Selection
• Google Lyrics Plugin
• Sound Enhancement
• Wikipedia Plugin
• YouTube Plugin
• Semc Music

This mod is another great work done by the developer ropey6. For more info about SoundMusic Mod and download links, click here.

FM Radio Module (for Oreo 8.1)

Developed by Sipollo | Download from XDA forum

This is an app that enables FM Radio on your Xiaomi device running Android Oreo 8.1.

Before installing it, keep in mind that this app disables signature verification and sets SELinux to permissive. This may be a potential security issue for some users. Additionally, this work works, and it is tested on a stock ROM for Xiaomi Mi A1 (Oreo 8.1).

For those of you who want to use FM Radio on your Android Oreo 8.1 devices, flash this module. If you do not want to have it always enabled, you can turn it on only when needed. However, each time you turn on, you will need to restart your phone.

For now, users have not reported for any bugs while using this module. You can download the module on the following link above.

The post Top 4 Audio MODs and FM Radio for Xiaomi Mi A1 appeared first on Xiaomi Firmware.

However, keep in mind that I am not responsible if anything happens to your device, and you perform this process at your own risk. A good practice is to back up all your important data before you proceed. Also, make sure that your phone battery is at least 80%.

Steps to unlocking Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (Chiron)

1. First, disable signature enforcement in your Windows operating system. If you do not know how to do that, check the following link.
2. Now, install ADB and Fastboot tools with drivers on your Windows. For more information on how to do that you can check the following link.
3. Next, enable Developer Operations on your device. Go to Settings > About Phone > MIUI version. Then, click on MIUI version seven times to activate the feature. Once it is activated, go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options. Check the boxes “OEM unlocking“ and “USB debugging.”
4. Check if your Bootloader is locked.
   • Once you got ADB and Fastboot installed on your computer, enter into Fastboot Mode on your Android device. (Hold Volume Down + Power and connect your Android device to your computer via USB cable, preferably the original one).
   • Navigate to the folder where you have installed ADB and Fastboot. Then, open command window inside that folder (Shift + Right Click on an empty space into the folder, and select Open Command Window Here or Open PowerShell Window Here).
5. Now, enter the following command in the CMD window:

   fastboot devices

6. If you do not see your Android device type the following line:

   fastboot oem device-info

7. Now, you will get info about your bootloader. If it is locked, you will get the following (or similar) message:

   (bootloader) Device tampered: false
   (bootloader) Device unlocked: false
   (bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
   (bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
   (bootloader) Display panel:
   OKAY [ 0.058s]
   finished. total time: 0.063s

8. If you have an unlocked bootloader, you’ll get the following (or similar) message:

   (bootloader) Device tampered: false
   (bootloader) Device unlocked: true
   (bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
   (bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
   (bootloader) Display panel:
   OKAY [ 0.053s]
   finished. total time: 0.055s

Requesting Permission from Xiaomi to unlock your Bootloader

1. First, create a Mi Account (if you haven’t done it already). You can do int on the following link.
2. Then, sign in to Xiaomi and apply for bootloader unlocking here.
   Note: When requesting the bootloader unlock you have to say the reason for doing that. Example: When I bought my Xiaomi phone it was running a custom (fake) ROM. I would like to install an original Xiaomi ROM. Please approve my request for unlocking the bootloader.
3. Now, you need to wait for the permission. Usually, they approve the requests for 24 hours (That is what the majority of users are reporting). However, there are some rare cases when the waiting time is up to 10 days. If your request is approved, you will get a message similar to this one:
   “You’ve been granted the permission to unlock your device (Mi Account xxxx). Download Mi Unlock Tool At http://en.miui.com/unlock“

Sync your Mi Account with your Mi Device

1. Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options > Mi Unlock status and check “Add account and device.”
   If for any reason you cannot connect your Mi Account to your device, try one of the following fixes.
2. Install the FlyVPN app on your device. Connect to one of the Chinese servers. Then, try to connect your Mi Account to your device.
3. Get the Developer Version firmware for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. You can download it on the following link.
   Transfer the firmware file into the internal memory of your device.
   Go to Settings > About Phone > System Update. In the upper right corner, you can see three dots. Click them and click on “Choose update package.”
   Then click on “File Manager” and select the Developer Version package that you’ve downloaded before. Click OK to install the firmware. Once the installation finishes, try to connect your Mi account to the device.

Unlocking the Bootloader – Finally!

1. First, get the Mi Unlock tool. You can download it here.
2. Enter Fastboot Mode on your Mi device. (Hold down together Volume Down + Power and connect the device to your computer using USB cable, preferably the original one.
3. Launch the Mi Unlock tool
4. Type in your email and your password of your Mi account.
5. While your device is connected to your computer, start the procedure.
6. Follow the Mi Unlock tool instructions.
7. Once the procedure finishes, restart your device.

Note: In rare cases, users get a message saying “You can unlock your device after 72 hours” or something similar, you have to wait for that time to pass.

However, if you are following the steps above, and if you are patient enough you will definitely get your bootloader unlocked.

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This guide will provide everything you need to activate Face Unlock on your Redmi Note 5 device.

Before you start with the steps for activating the Face Unlock feature, make sure your fulfils the following requirements.

1. Have a device (Redmi Note 5) with an unlocked bootloader.
2. You have a Rooted device running a stock stable ROM (MIUI 9/9.5.4.0). It also works on Indian stable ROMs.
3. Your device has a custom recovery installed (TWRP or CWM recovery).

Enable Face Unlock on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Once you are sure that your device fulfils all the requirements from above, you can do the following procedure to activate Face Unlock on your Redmi Note 5. Let’s start.

1. First, download the required zip files from the links below.
   1. Lib.face-id.zip : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Vy…w?usp=drivesdk
   2. Settings_original.zip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EvA…w?usp=drivesdk
   3. AntiBootlop: http://www.evofiles.net/download/antibootlop_r5plus-zip/
2. Next, turn off your device.
3. Press and hold Power button + Volume up button simultaneously. This will boot your phone into Recovery Mode.
4. Locate the first (a) zip file, and flash “Lib.face-id.zip.” This will enable Face Unlock.
5. Now, locate the AntiBootlop zip file, and flash it.
6. Reboot your device, and you can set your Face Unlock.

If you are using TWRP recovery, and you have problems installing Face Unlock using the steps before, try the following.

1. Launch Terminal on your device (or connect it to your PC and open CMD).
2. Type the following command: adb reboot bootloader
3. Now, change dir to twrp image download.
4. Boot your device into TWRP with fastboot. Then, type: fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-vince.img
5. Wait a couple of seconds (or minutes).
6. Once the device boots into recovery, install the file Lib.face-id.zip
7. Now, install the AntiBootloop.zip and reboot your device.

Disable Face Unlock on Redmi Note 5

If you want to revert the changes (disable the Face Unlock feature), you have an option to do it. Here is how.

1. Turn off your device.
2. Press and hold Power button + Volume up button simultaneously. This will boot your phone into Recovery Mode.
3. Locate the second (b) zip file, and flash “Settings_original.zip.
4. Reboot your device.

Final Words

Since the Face Unlock is in early phases, you may experience some glitches here and there. However, developers are continually improving the Face Unlock feature. They also included it in some custom ROMs.

Feel free to try Face Unlock on your device, and share your experience with us.

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How to install crDroid 4.4 on Xiaomi Mi A1

1. First, download the ROM and GApps files. Here you can find the links:
   1. crDroid 4.4 download link
   2. GApps download link
2. Once you have the files ready, transfer them to your Xiaomi device.
3. Now, boot your device into Recovery mode (TWRP or CWRM).
4. Locate the ROM file and flash it. Once it finishes, restart your device.
5. Boot your device into Recovery mode again. Now, flash the Gapps file. Next, flash the Magisk file.
   • Note: Magisk is necessary for GApps to work in this ROM.
6. Once you are done, restart the device.

Keep in mind that the first boot may take up to 20 min.

crDroid 4.4 Kernel Characteristics

The kernel of crDroid 4.4 is based on voidKernel. It includes all the features of voidKernel:

• Vibration intensity control
• KCAL support
• Wi-Fi Aware support
• Gesture control support

crDroid 4.4 Features

crDroid 4.4 is an excellent ROM with tons of features. It has a Pixel look and feel, and operates blazingly fast. Here are the most notable features of crDroid 4.4.

General Usage:

• crDroid Launcher is revamped and customized launcher with GoogleNow integration.
• Music player based on the popular music app – Phonograph.
• File Manager based on the Amaze file manager app.
• OTA notifications for every supported device.
• Many customization settings.
• Runs on Android 8.1.0

User Interface Characteristics:

• Customizable animations for toast notifications, system, QS tiles, list view.
• Ability to switch between light, dark and accent themes.
• Customizable screen-off animations.
• Ambient music ticker adjustments.
• Ambient display adjustments.
• Toggle to turn off animations.
• Customizable fonts.
• Gesture settings.

Status Bar Customizations:

• Toggles in the status bar (including Roaming toggles and NFC).
• Quick PullDown and Smart PullDown customizations.
• Customizable clock, date, and carrier label.
• Ability to show weather info in Statusbar.
• Network traffic customizations.
• Toggles for Data activity.
• Bluetooth battery toggle.
• Custom logo in statusbar.
• Customizable battery bar.
• Tap to sleep toggle.
• Ticker customizations.

Quick Settings:

• Fast scroller for small QS tiles.
• Slider for adjusting brightness.
• Ability to create custom header.
• Vibrate on touch toggle.

Lock Screen:

• Toggle for accessing quick settings and power menu on secured lock screen.
• Vibration toggle for fingerprint authentication.
• Weather on lockscreen customization.
• Media cover artwork toggle.
• Customizable notifications.
• Tap to sleep toggle.
• Battery info toggle.
• Visualization toggle.

Navigation Features:

• Music visualizations for smart bar – Pulse customizations.
• Customizations for the navbar height.
• Dynamic navigation bar toggle.
• Stock navbar customizations.
• DUI Smartbar adjustments.
• DUI Fling adjustments.

Notifications:

• LED light customizations for notifications and battery.
• Toggle to force enable expanded notifications.
• Adjustable power notifications.

Sound:

• Mute notification sounds when no media (music or video) is playing and screen is on.
• Toggle to turn off screenshot sound.
• Live volume level customization.

Here is what is working:

• Calls, SMS and Data works perfectly
• Fingerprint reader
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Camera
• Video Recording
• Video Playback
• Audio Recording
• Audio Playback
• Sensors
• GPS
• FM Radio
• IR
• VoLTE

crDroid 4.4 users doesn’t have reported any major bugs or problems. It is a reliable ROM and I highly recommend trying it if you haven’t already.

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