## Xiaomi Mi A3

_laurel\_sprout_

REF:
- <https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-official-kali-nethunter-for-the-xiaomi-mi-a3-linageos-22.4701940/>
- <https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-rom-15-lineageos-22.4697979/>
- <https://telegra.ph/LineageOS-181-21-and-22-Installation-Guide-10-15>
- <https://xmfirmwareupdater.com/miui/laurel/>

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## Guide

Settings -> About phone -> Android version -> Build number
  - `qssi-user 11 RKQ1.100903.002 V12.0.25.RFQMIXM`

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Settings -> About phone -> Build number: 7x taps
Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer options <!-- Android version 11 -->
  - Enable: OEM unlocking
  - Enable: USB debugging

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Power off
Fastboot mode - Power on + volume down

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```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot oem device-info
(bootloader) Verity mode: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
OKAY [  0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.001s
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot oem unlock
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot flashing unlock
OKAY [  0.029s]
Finished. Total time: 0.029s
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```

_Complete first time setup/install wizard_
_Re-enabled Developer options for USB debugging_

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```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot oem device-info
(bootloader) Verity mode: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
OKAY [  0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.001s
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot flash boot boot_los22.img
Sending 'boot_a' (65536 KB)                        OKAY [  1.510s]
Writing 'boot_a'                                   OKAY [  0.322s]
Finished. Total time: 1.869s
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot boot boot_los22.img
Sending 'boot.img' (65536 KB)                      OKAY [  1.496s]
Booting                                            FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ fastboot reboot
Rebooting                                          OKAY [  0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.101s
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```
_Can't do `fastboot boot [...]` trick_

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Power off
Recovery mode - Power on + volume up

```plaintext
Version: 22.0 (20241206)
Product name - laurel_sprout
Active slot: a
```

Apply update -> Apply from ADB

```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ adb sideload lineage-22.0-20241206-UNOFFICIAL-laurel_sprout.zip
adb: sideload connection failed: no devices/emulators found
adb: trying pre-KitKat sideload method...
adb: pre-KitKat sideload connection failed: no devices/emulators found
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ adb devices
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
List of devices attached

kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```

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DEBUG

```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ dpkg -l | grep -w adb
ii  adb                                   1:34.0.5-3                               amd64        Android Debug Bridge
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ adb --version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.41
Version 35.0.2-12147458
Installed as /usr/lib/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb
Running on Linux 6.11.2-amd64 (x86_64)
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```

_Switched USB cables_

```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ adb devices
List of devices attached
3f2b95895e52  sideload

kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```

...Fastboot fine, but adb had issues!

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```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ adb sideload lineage-22.0-20241206-UNOFFICIAL-laurel_sprout.zip
serving: 'lineage-22.0-20241206-UNOFFICIAL-laurel_sprout.zip'  (~47%)

adb: failed to read command: Success
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```

adb got stuck at "47%", however on the device said it was completed!
Back at the main menu.

Reboot

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```plaintext
Version: 22.0 (20241206)
Product name - laurel_sprout
Active slot: b
```

```console
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$ adb sideload Magisk-v28.1.apk
Total xfer: 0.65x
kali@kali:~/laurel_sprout$
```

Device said it was completed!
Back at the main menu.

Reboot

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```plaintext
Version: 22.0 (20241206)
Product name - laurel_sprout
Active slot: b
```

Factory reset -> Format data/factory reset -> Format data
Back -> Reboot system now

_Complete first time setup/install wizard_
_Re-enabled Developer options for USB debugging_

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Open Magisk -> Prompt: Requires Additional Setup: Ok
Magisk -> Install -> Direct install (Recommended) -> Let's Go -> Reboot