Xiaomi 14 pro encrypted even after bootloader unlocked

[ntlkr]

So, im not sure what you're trying to say with the rest of the message. But the reason why the adb push fails is because you put the paths in wrong order. It should be the origin path on you PC as first argument and the destination on phone as second.

 

[jack4ya]

So, im not sure what you're trying to say with the rest of the message. But the reason why the adb push fails is because you put the paths in wrong order. It should be the origin path on you PC as first argument and the destination on phone as second.

Yes I noticed that. Sorry, I'm a bit rusty. (see my edited post)

And suddenly adb pull works... so I am gonna take a leap: and download ALL the stuff. I feel like I'm not getting ahead, every time I try something its another wall I hit. Even with you help. Again HIGHLY appreciated.

adb pull -a -p /sdcard seems to work now. Will take forever, but at least I can push (DCIM/Pictures/other folders) back after the new install/wipe.

 

[ntlkr]

For the problem with magisk. You can start sideload mode in twrp, connect the phone to PC and run "adb sideload magisk.apk" or the magisk.zip (the ending doesn't matter, apks are literally just zip files with different name)

Why do you need magisk tho, if you want to reflash anyways?

 

[xMarvin732]

I tried to do that, but i cant get into the folder where I stored it, and the folders that are accessible in twrp, arent accesible in the file managers.
I'm feeling its about permissions. (I heavily edited this post, as I am trying to determine the issues.)

I have magisk manager installed, but now I have to patch it? With what? If I try the Magisk-v29.0.zip file it fails.

The reason I want adb pull to work is to backup my phone files to my mac, so i can restore them later. Or is there a better way?

to push something into internal storage do adb push sdcard
like adb push Magisk-v29.0.zip sdcard/Download

 

[jack4ya]

For the problem with magisk. You can start sideload mode in twrp, connect the phone to PC and run "adb sideload magisk.apk" or the magisk.zip (the ending doesn't matter, apks are literally just zip files with different name)

Why do you need magisk tho, if you want to reflash anyways?

Why do you need magisk tho, if you want to reflash anyways?
Good question, bc, SwiftBackup seems to require root, for the functions needed, and yes, I about to abort that 'being rooted' idea. BUUUTT i need backups, one way or the other.

!!) trying to backup/migrate Whatsapp with SwiftBackup: (the backup is created, can find it on storage, no issues there, its about the restoring on other device)
- Cloud: Can't use any cloud as it needs the Google account working.
– Local: I can make the back up (phone 1), adb pull/push it to phone 2 (in the right folders): SwiftBackup doesn't see the back up. I guess permission or encryption stuff.

 

[jack4ya]

Okay,

I have:
- whatsapp via Google Backup, its a month old backup, but better then nothing.
- a full sdcard pull on my Mac (more than I need, but at least I have the folders like DCIM and Pictures)

next step: complete reinstall (aargh).
My wishes:
- stop with the encryption crap
- block ads (I used root/Magisk/Adaway for that, but open for alternatives.)

My question:
How to proceed?? A kick to another topic is okay.

 

[ntlkr]

I still don't get what kind of encryption you are talking about. What exact problem are you facing at what exact point? I have never used (or even heard of) swiftbackup, I guess this is a huge knowledge gap for this discussion...
(PS.: if you want to adb push/pull from/to any path outside of /sdcard, you need to have the device rooted and allow root access for "shell")

For AdBlock I think AdAway is pretty much as good as it gets for normal users. I'm using it myself (though with ksu instead of magisk but shouldn't make a difference) and never had any serious problems.

 

[jack4ya]

I still don't get what kind of encryption you are talking about. What exact problem are you facing at what exact point? I have never used (or even heard of) swiftbackup, I guess this is a huge knowledge gap for this discussion...
(PS.: if you want to adb push/pull from/to any path outside of /sdcard, you need to have the device rooted and allow root access for "shell")

For AdBlock I think AdAway is pretty much as good as it gets for normal users. I'm using it myself (though with ksu instead of magisk but shouldn't make a difference) and never had any serious problems.

My 14 Pro, came with EU rom, and 2 partitions and encrypted as well. Major hassle when you want to backup/restore/update...

1) Encryption: when in twrp I can't make backups/restore. I can't acces folders, etc, bc, the system is encrypted. I don't know why Xiaomi decided on this, but it quite common for the 14 (and perhaps other devices.)
2) SwiftBackup was recommended to me by a forum member here, as I needed to be able to make backups, where is twrp was failing due to encryption issues.
3) adb pull/push work without the shell. So yay, I was able to back up images.
4) Ad blockers: I usually have with this addressed with Magisk, which I could not install, bc, .... yay encryption. For the browser, I switched to Vivaldi, which has in-build data/tracker/ad blockers.

My phone worked fine, until I decided to update, bc, ppl saying I should always update. Now I'm 3 weeks in (with a pause) to fix this s**t.
Main problem, I can't log in to my google and/or xiaomi account. Authenticator, text, mail, otp, none work. So without google account working, phone is pretty much, just a phone, no apps, mail, etc.

 

[ntlkr]

In case youre referring to userspace encryption: That has been a thing for years now on pretty much any android phone. The problem was that the "skkk" beta twrp builds for 14 Series (and some other phones shipped with A14) were not able to decrypt it. This has been fixed with the new release by kyuofox, which is completely stable and working. So you might want to download and flash that new version if you haven't already.

Once again, for magisk you can just adb sideload the app package. Either with PC connection and sideload feature or by selecting the package in twrp and "installing" it.

Also fyi, AdAway has a non-root mode where it utilizes the VPN feature of the phone to launch a local proxy-server where it filters the ad domains. Not as perfect as the root solution, but works 90% of the time.

And i know this question might be annoying but I have to ask again. After those problems with google came up, have you tried running the upgrade script in fastboot?

 

[jack4ya]

And i know this question might be annoying but I have to ask again. After those problems with google came up, did you try running the upgrade script in fastboot?

No problem! I really appreciate the help!
Actually the upgrade script is what seem to have caused it.

I was in complete bootloop, so I
- ran macos_install_upgrade.sh (via terminal) was recommended by a forum member (used xiaomi.eu_SHENNONG_OS2.0.206.0.VNBCNXM_15)
- then twrp installing (via sideload? not sure).
- securing twrp (to prevent loosing it after reboot)

- Then I have a working phone EXCEPT the ever needed google account, also my Xiaomi account doesnt log in.

Now I'm at the point of clean install/wipe. But now I wanna do it right.

 

[jack4ya]

new release by kyuofox, which is completely stable and working. So you might want to download and flash that new version

This is EXACTLY what I want.
(I've been stalling, to make sure I have my whatsapp, and my DCIM and Picture folders backupped.)

 

[ntlkr]

Any updates on this? Did u already reflash?

 

[xMarvin732]

Why do you need magisk tho, if you want to reflash anyways?
Good question, bc, SwiftBackup seems to require root, for the functions needed, and yes, I about to abort that 'being rooted' idea. BUUUTT i need backups, one way or the other.

!!) trying to backup/migrate Whatsapp with SwiftBackup: (the backup is created, can find it on storage, no issues there, its about the restoring on other device)
- Cloud: Can't use any cloud as it needs the Google account working.
– Local: I can make the back up (phone 1), adb pull/push it to phone 2 (in the right folders): SwiftBackup doesn't see the back up. I guess permission or encryption stuff.

You probably need to login into the exact google account the backup was made in