Download And Install Pitch Black Recovery For Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Xiaomi Redmi 6A (codename: cactus) launched in June 2018. The handset came with Android 8.1 Oreo and was later upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie. On this page, you will find the solution to install the latest Pitch Black Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 6A (cactus).

If you’re an advanced Android user and loves to customize your device or flash custom files, you have definitely heard about TWRP or even used it most probably. But now you can use another fully-featured Custom Recovery called Pitch Black Recovery. It has been developed for an improved user experience than TWRP with better customizations, themes, and features. It’s worth mentioning that the Pitch Black Recovery is based on TWRP Recovery. The recovery just works similarly to TWRP and offers some additional features that you will find useful. Without further ado, you can follow this guide to install the Pitch Black Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 6A.

The Pitch Black Recovery creates a bridge between the user and the device in order to complete the gap. With this recovery, you can easily flash firmware files, zip files, backup & restore data, and more.

Pitch Black Recovery

Pitch Black Recovery Project (PBRP) is a Custom Recovery that is purely based on TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). But it has a lot of extra features than TWRP Recovery. A group of developers has developed the Pitch Black Recovery Project (PBRP) that offers better customizations and options.

It allows you to install Custom ROMs, Custom Recovery files, third-party Modules, enable Camrea2API, flashing root files, and more. Meanwhile, you can also create backup & restore, mount & wipe storage, sideload ADB, and more. Check out its advantages below.

PBRP Advantages:

Support MIUI OTA Updates
Treble and Non-Treble ROMs supported
Full dark theme with changeable accents and texts
Up-to-date with Android Pie
Organized menus
Misc tool includes
SuperSU installer and remover
Magisk installer and remover
Universal flashable file for all variant of a device
Supports multilingual
Backup, Restore, Mount, Wipe
ADB Sideload, Terminal, MTP fix, App Delete, PIN remover
So on…

So, let’s check out how to install Pitch Black recovery for Xiaomi Redmi 6A cactus.

Steps to Install Pitch Black Recovery for Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Before starting the installation process, make sure to check out all the pre-requirements and download links at first. After following all the requirements, you can proceed to the fastboot installation method below.

v3.0.0

Fully Redesigned UI
Added new Keychecks While Flashing PBRP or recovery.img or Ramdisk
Fully Redesigned Website https://pitchblackrecovery.com
New Android like Power Menu (Activated via power key hold)
Flashlight toggled by Vol up(+) on hold
New Scrollable Advanced menu
Totally Redesigned Icons
Removed old unnecessary Theming Stuff
Tested on almost all handy Resolutions
Flashlight toggle on Lockscreen
More checks for SAR/Non-SAR\
New Navbar
Support on almost all Android version (5.0+)
Update ozip decrypt
Fix up ozip print logs & take all paths
Update FUNDING.yml
Fixed encrypted removal checks & buttons
Add Flag for disabling treble compatibility by default
Is_Data_Wiped: Simplify function signature
Unified AB_OTA_UPDATER
Change AB device log storage to /data/recovery
Delay start if specified in board
Optimize touchscreen driver initialization delay.

v2.9.0

Update kernel
Update DM Verity Logic
Update magisk
Update unroot magisk
Some bug fixed

Pre-Requirements:

Both the guide and recovery files are supported for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A (cactus) device only.
You will have to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi 6A before doing anything.
A PC/Laptop and a USB Cable are required.
Maintain the phone battery more than 60% at least.
Install the Latest Xiaomi USB Drivers on your PC.
Download ADB and Fastboot tool for Windows and For Mac.

Fastboot Installation Process:

First of all, you need to connect your Xiaomi Redmi 6A device to the computer.
Then go to the Fastboot mode from your device. [Switch off > Press and hold Power + Volume Up button for a few seconds]
Download the recovery.img file from the link given above and copy it to the installed ADB folder on your computer something like this. (C: > Procactus Files > ADB & Fastboot)
Now, press Shift+ right-click on the blank area into the folder and open Command Windows.
Next, type the below command in the command window to check whether the device is connected in fastboot mode or not:

fastboot devices

If you get a device serial number on your screen, you’re good to go. Otherwise, reconnect your device again in fastboot mode and make sure that USB Debugging is enabled.
Now, type another command mentioned below and hit enter:

fastboot –disable-verity –disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot flash recovery <pbrp-recovery.img>

Next, type the last command to boot into recovery:

fastboot boot <pbrp-recovery.img>

It will boot your device into the Pitch Black Recovery interface. Next, follow the below process.

Step 2: Zip Flashing

Now, the Pitch Black Recovery Menu will open. Go to Install > Locate and select the Pitch Black Recovery zip file and swipe to confirm flash.
Restart your device.
That’s it. You’ve successfully flashed PBRP.

We hope that this easy guide is helpful to you and you’ve successfully installed the PBRP on the Xiaomi Redmi 6A device. For any queries, you can write them down in the comments below.

Disclaimer:

Download Links:

Download Pitch Black Recovery

How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 6A and Root it

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