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I have been extremely confused on what the available ROMs are for this device. I usually am not this cautious, but the sheer rarity of this phone always makes me think twice with what I do with it.
So after reading around a bit, to my understanding these are the available ROMs:
Chinese Stable
Chinese Developer
EU unofficial global (on MIUI 6.x.x??!)
Vendor ROM
What I don't understand is that listed for me is "MIUI Global 8.0 | Stable 8.0.7.0.0 (MAHCNDI)". No Chinese bloatware, English is set by default, play store is automatically installed...
I want to update my phone OTA, but clearly this is broken as no updates even pop up after checking. My question is:
What rom am I running?
Of the following ROMs mentioned which one is the update to my device?
Thanks guys, I hope I haven't been the millionth person to ask.
Edit: after reading a bit more I've found others in my same situation. English is automatically selected, no bloatware, and the playstore is automatically installed. Apparently I have a vendor ROM, one that was installed by the seller/vendor. It's extremely hard to believe that this isn't an official global ROM!
So this Chinese stable rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-436070-1-1.html , would it have bloatware and the whole 9 yards of hell?
I can't update OTA because the updater is broken and I'm not trying to unlock the bootloader unless it's absolutely necessary. Am I on an abandoned ROM?
I had this rom it wasn't EU rom it is global same as you 8.0.7.0.0 I liked it cos it clean of all that bloatware that other roms have but I couldn't install xposed so I tried an EU rom and it did work the Eu rom does have some Chinese crap in it but some can be uninstall and now I have a very good looking and working rom, you got to tweak and customize it as you which and i'm happy with it.
I am in the same situation as you, I'm on 8.0.8.0.0 "Global" . It was installed by Gearbest, I can only assume. My updater can't see any other ROMS, not even when I've downloaded it either. So yes I think it's "abandoned".
I've asked for my phone to be unlocked so that I can get access to update the ROM later on from Xiaomi. It's been about 24 hours, I can only assume they're busy since lots of the phones have been delivered to customers by now.
My plan is to go onto the EU ROM unless I can get access to google apps using the Chinese ROM.
So to my understanding now, Xiaomi flashed every device that was sold internationally (ones shipped to redistributers like GearBest or Geekbuying)? And now they offer no support or legitimate way (besides unlocking the bootloader) to update... Can somebody correct me or didn't Xiaomi curse us with this beautiful device?
Interesting to hear. Maybe I'll check out the EU ROM
Hello,
currently I have MIUI9 Global Stable 9.2.1.0 (NAHMIEK) installed on my phone.
When browsing about roms for my mi mix, I found something about MIUI 9.5 on Xiaomi.eu
The ROM is called V9.5.1.0.NAHCNFA_v9-7.0.zip
I noticed it's a china rom, while mine is a global one.
Does anyone know something about this rom? Is it MIUI9 and a higher version than the one I have installed right now?
I'm wondering about this rom, because there's a list of features which are included in this ROM, which says that they have optimized some things, added stuff, fixed problems, better RAM management etc.
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-3-8.43553/
What also makes me wonder is, that when I go to miui.com/download, I can choose between stable rom Global and China.
Global says V9.2.1.0.NAHMIEK (MIUI9) - so the one I'm using - and V9.5.1.0.NAHCNFA (MIUI8) which seems to be the rom I was looking for on xiaomi.eu
Could someone explain this to me?
addicTix said:
Hello,
currently I have MIUI9 Global Stable 9.2.1.0 (NAHMIEK) installed on my phone.
When browsing about roms for my mi mix, I found something about MIUI 9.5 on Xiaomi.eu
The ROM is called V9.5.1.0.NAHCNFA_v9-7.0.zip
I noticed it's a china rom, while mine is a global one.
Does anyone know something about this rom? Is it MIUI9 and a higher version than the one I have installed right now?
I'm wondering about this rom, because there's a list of features which are included in this ROM, which says that they have optimized some things, added stuff, fixed problems, better RAM management etc.
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-3-8.43553/
What also makes me wonder is, that when I go to miui.com/download, I can choose between stable rom Global and China.
Global says V9.2.1.0.NAHMIEK (MIUI9) - so the one I'm using - and V9.5.1.0.NAHCNFA (MIUI8) which seems to be the rom I was looking for on xiaomi.eu
Could someone explain this to me?
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If you are using English you can use either, not sure on the difference, you will have to use miflash if you haven't got TWRP installed. Be careful not to relock bootloader if it's unlocked. No playstore with Chinese ROM but it's easy enough to install, might be better using epic.
I have the K20 pro, MIUI global 11.0.3 stable (11.0.3 QFKINXM) and for some reason there is no NFC option on my phone.
Is there any other official ROM that I can install that have call recorder and NFC?
It's super important for me to have the call recorder built in as I have at the moment.
Tnx for the help
I'm surprised you have the call recording feature--I've never had that available on the official Global ROM of any Xiaomi phone--although it's possible that feature is available or not based on the region you choose at set up.
You don't have an NFC option under connections and sharing?
It's there on the Global ROM on my phone.
Once again 'global' ROM causes confusion.
Depending on how you look at it, there is either 1 global ROM or 4 global ROMs.
For any ROM that is not Chinese, you will notice that it is referred to as global MIUI in the about phone settings page.
However there are 4 different ROMs that are labelled this way.
Indian
European
Russian
Global
The Indian phone does not have NFC hardware, therefore NFC is disabled in the Indian ROM. You have an Indian ROM installed on your phone.
The European, Russian and Global ROMs all come with the Google dialer app, which does not allow call recording.
If you want non-Chinese MIUI, with working NFC and the MIUI dialer app that allows call recording, then I believe your only option is the xiaomi.eu ROM.
Robbo.5000 said:
Once again 'global' ROM causes confusion.
Depending on how you look at it, there is either 1 global ROM or 4 global ROMs.
For any ROM that is not Chinese, you will notice that it is referred to as global MIUI in the about phone settings page.
However there are 4 different ROMs that are labelled this way.
Indian
European
Russian
Global
The Indian phone does not have NFC hardware, therefore NFC is disabled in the Indian ROM. You have an Indian ROM installed on your phone.
The European, Russian and Global ROMs all come with the Google dialer app, which does not allow call recording.
If you want non-Chinese MIUI, with working NFC and the MIUI dialer app that allows call recording, then I believe your only option is the xiaomi.eu ROM.
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Prior to the Android 10 update on the MI 9T Pro the Global ROMs on every Xiaomi phone I have ever owned had the Xiaomi Dialer and Messaging apps--Xiaomi put out a press release less than two weeks ago confirming the switch to the Google Dialer and Messaging apps on the Global ROMs.
I'm not sure why the OP would be running an official Xiaomi ROM that doesn't correspond to the hardware on his phone.
jhs39 said:
Prior to the Android 10 update on the MI 9T Pro the Global ROMs on every Xiaomi phone I have ever owned had the Xiaomi Dialer and Messaging apps--Xiaomi put out a press release less than two weeks ago confirming the switch to the Google Dialer and Messaging apps on the Global ROMs.
I'm not sure why the OP would be running an official Xiaomi ROM that doesn't correspond to the hardware on his phone.
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We're not talking about previous phones, we're talking about the Mi 9T Pro, which has the Google dialer and messaging apps, and has had them since its release.
Only the K20 Pro (both regions) came with the Xiaomi dialer and messaging apps.
All we know is that the OP has a K20 Pro. They may have the Indian version, in which case they have the correct MIUI ROM. Otherwise, they obviously don't want to live with the Chinese MIUI ROM.
Robbo.5000 said:
Once again 'global' ROM causes confusion.
Depending on how you look at it, there is either 1 global ROM or 4 global ROMs.
For any ROM that is not Chinese, you will notice that it is referred to as global MIUI in the about phone settings page.
However there are 4 different ROMs that are labelled this way.
Indian
European
Russian
Global
The Indian phone does not have NFC hardware, therefore NFC is disabled in the Indian ROM. You have an Indian ROM installed on your phone.
The European, Russian and Global ROMs all come with the Google dialer app, which does not allow call recording.
If you want non-Chinese MIUI, with working NFC and the MIUI dialer app that allows call recording, then I believe your only option is the xiaomi.eu ROM.
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@Robbo.5000 thank you for your answer and the info. Now it is much more clear.
Since I'm newbie can you share a link or direct me from where I can download the xiaomi.eu ROM?
Tnx for your help
cohenelad said:
@Robbo.5000 thank you for your answer and the info. Now it is much more clear.
Since I'm newbie can you share a link or direct me from where I can download the xiaomi.eu ROM?
Tnx for your help
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Head to www.xiaomi.eu site and from the menu bar on left. You have two options. 1.Stable roms are not updated very frequently and are with lesser to zero bugs. 2. Weekly developer roms if you want to experience new features early but may have bugs.
Before flashing a .eu rom you will have to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery. You will find all the related info and procedures in XDA development threads.
fernoct said:
Head to www.xiaomi.eu site and from the menu bar on left. You have two options. 1.Stable roms are not updated very frequently and are with lesser to zero bugs. 2. Weekly developer roms if you want to experience new features early but may have bugs.
Before flashing a .eu rom you will have to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery. You will find all the related info and procedures in XDA development threads.
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@fernoct much appreciated your help and the answer
I have a K20 Pro Premium Edition. Currently, there is only the China ROM available for the Premium Edition.
I was able to flash the K20 Pro Global ROM on it, then I discovered it doesn't have call recording (which I need). So then I flashed the K20 Pro Indian ROM on it and it has call recording, but missing Dual GPS and NFC. The mobile signal strength seems to be weaker as well, compared to when I was on the K20 Pro Premium Edition China ROM.
I know there are recording apps out there, but I prefer to run the native call recording if possible. The main problem for me is the signal strength on the Indian ROM. It sucks and I'm wondering if flashing a different region firmware will fix this? Can someone confirm?
I own the Mi 11 with CN ROM and have been using it in North America. I'm thinking of flashing a different ROM to see if it will be a better experience. Has anyone in my situation flashed both the Global ROM and Xiaomi.eu ROM and can give an opinion on which is better overall? I'd be interested in things like speed, battery life, Play services compatability etc.
Thanks in advance!
It basically boils down to privacy vs latest updates.
Xiaomi will phone home as much as you let it, I think the EU rom is supposed to fix that but updates take a little longer.
philhab said:
I own the Mi 11 with CN ROM and have been using it in North America. I'm thinking of flashing a different ROM to see if it will be a better experience. Has anyone in my situation flashed both the Global ROM and Xiaomi.eu ROM and can give an opinion on which is better overall? I'd be interested in things like speed, battery life, Play services compatability etc.
Thanks in advance!
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If you want more features use the Chinese EU ROM. Speed, battery etc will be the same.
Mackay53 said:
If you want more features use the Chinese EU ROM. Speed, battery etc will be the same.
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Thanks. Is this the same as what people call the "Global ROM"?
philhab said:
Thanks. Is this the same as what people call the "Global ROM"?
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Global is different to the Xiaomi EU one but many wrongly call the EU one global.
Xiaomi EU is based on the Chinese ROM.
Global is for outside China and has less features than Chinese and Xiaomi EU ROM.
Mackay53 said:
Global is different to the Xiaomi EU one but many wrongly call the EU one global.
Xiaomi EU is based on the Chinese ROM.
Global is for outside China and has less features than Chinese and Xiaomi EU ROM.
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I knew that the Global ROM (developed by Xiaomi) is meant for phones outside of China. I also understood that the Xiaomi.eu ROM is created by developers and is different (but based on) the Chinese stock ROM that shipped with the phone. I think you confused me by saying the "Chinese EU ROM" instead of "Xiaomi.eu" ROM which is what I usually see people say.
What I don't like about the Chinese stock ROM for Chinese users is that it doesn't seem to fully support all Google services and the implementation of Android 11 isn't complete (for example I don't see the Nearby Share feature).
What features does the Global ROM (created by Xiaomi for international users) lack that the Chinese ROM has? I think that as long as the Global ROM supports Google services fully I would be happy with it. If not then I guess I would flash the Xiaomi.eu ROM but it would be annoying to have to apply all updates manually.
philhab said:
I knew that the Global ROM (developed by Xiaomi) is meant for phones outside of China. I also understood that the Xiaomi.eu ROM is created by developers and is different (but based on) the Chinese stock ROM that shipped with the phone. I think you confused me by saying the "Chinese EU ROM" instead of "Xiaomi.eu" ROM which is what I usually see people say.
What I don't like about the Chinese stock ROM for Chinese users is that it doesn't seem to fully support all Google services and the implementation of Android 11 isn't complete (for example I don't see the Nearby Share feature).
What features does the Global ROM (created by Xiaomi for international users) lack that the Chinese ROM has? I think that as long as the Global ROM supports Google services fully I would be happy with it. If not then I guess I would flash the Xiaomi.eu ROM but it would be annoying to have to apply all updates manually.
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Can't actually remember most of them but there was a few. A lot of the AI options like app pre loading etc
Xiaomi also confirmed the global Miui 12.5 update will be a "lite" version of the Chinese Miui so software will be more basic.
When I had the Mi 10 the EU version worked better than the global one with Google and notifications in general. Might of sorted that with next month's release.
Mackay53 said:
Can't actually remember most of them but there was a few. A lot of the AI options like app pre loading etc
Xiaomi also confirmed the global Miui 12.5 update will be a "lite" version of the Chinese Miui so software will be more basic.
When I had the Mi 10 the EU version worked better than the global one with Google and notifications in general. Might of sorted that with next month's release.
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Ok. Thanks for the info
I have CN ROM and had to tweak it like crazy to get rid of the China stuff and to get notifications to work. Turned off the battery saver for every app I needed notifications and enabled every option.
Now with EU ROM I didn't have to do anything like that, and have the google feed on the left. Everything is perfect with EU - well recommended.
Excuse me for jump in...I want to by Mi 11 Pro. I want Google Play, Google pay, banking aps, Netflix to work. Shell I stay on Chinese Rom or put Xiaomi.eu Rom? I am from Europe. Thanks!
Edit: Now I see it´s an old Topic :-/
xiaomi eu is far superior than stock rom with more features and optimization, no reason to use global rom
Shojimeguro said:
xiaomi eu is far superior than stock rom with more features and optimization, no reason to use global rom
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Hehe lol, but no. More features, yes. More optimization? Definitely not - there are far more lags than in global. Interface isn't very fluid.
does the eu rom has call recording?
panoszam said:
does the eu rom has call recording?
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yes it has
philhab said:
I own the Mi 11 with CN ROM and have been using it in North America. I'm thinking of flashing a different ROM to see if it will be a better experience. Has anyone in my situation flashed both the Global ROM and Xiaomi.eu ROM and can give an opinion on which is better overall? I'd be interested in things like speed, battery life, Play services compatability etc.
Thanks in advance!
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Use xiaomi
philhab said:
I own the Mi 11 with CN ROM and have been using it in North America. I'm thinking of flashing a different ROM to see if it will be a better experience. Has anyone in my situation flashed both the Global ROM and Xiaomi.eu ROM and can give an opinion on which is better overall? I'd be interested in things like speed, battery life, Play services compatability etc.
Thanks in advance!
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Use xiaomi EU rom - can works perfectly on open bootloader, no root
Antyhaker said:
Hehe lol, but no. More features, yes. More optimization? Definitely not - there are far more lags than in global. Interface isn't very fluid.
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I have already tried the latest stable MIUI14 from xiaomi.eu and it seemed quite alright
But I had one problem - which was rather annoying
I couldn't get my banking app to install properly. And I believe that is because the bootloader is unlocked. But my device was original CN, which I then flashed to xiaomi.eu (and locking the bootloader after that, is not recommended!)
So my question here is - if I install the Global ROM instead (which is xiaomi official, in contrary to the xiaomi.eu ROM), will I be able to lock the bootloader after flashing?
jstoner said:
I have already tried the latest stable MIUI14 from xiaomi.eu and it seemed quite alright
But I had one problem - which was rather annoying
I couldn't get my banking app to install properly. And I believe that is because the bootloader is unlocked. But my device was original CN, which I then flashed to xiaomi.eu (and locking the bootloader after that, is not recommended!)
So my question here is - if I install the Global ROM instead (which is xiaomi official, in contrary to the xiaomi.eu ROM), will I be able to lock the bootloader after flashing?
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With china device? Instant brick.
jstoner said:
I have already tried the latest stable MIUI14 from xiaomi.eu and it seemed quite alright
But I had one problem - which was rather annoying
I couldn't get my banking app to install properly. And I believe that is because the bootloader is unlocked. But my device was original CN, which I then flashed to xiaomi.eu (and locking the bootloader after that, is not recommended!)
So my question here is - if I install the Global ROM instead (which is xiaomi official, in contrary to the xiaomi.eu ROM), will I be able to lock the bootloader after flashing?
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The EU ROM doesn't need to lock bootloader.
The EU ROM looks have a issue relate Google Backup.
Does anyone have the same issue?
New - Google Drive backup bug? Backup gone after reboot [updated]
[updated description below because it seems like backups dissappear after reboot] Not sure if this is from ROM or the Google Drive app. After a day or two my Google backup of my phone dissappears. Even though done successfully before and also shown in Google Drive, it dissappears after a day...
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One good reason to move to EU rom: it fixed stuff where China Rom doesn't!
For example, in China/Global ROM miui14.0.12 the AOD display will always turn itself off if it lay on a dark room for around 10 minutes. And turning off Bluetooth from android top down menu will turn off 24 hours only and not forever.
In Miui EU, this they fixed it by making it on always. Same goes to Bluetooth turning off when pressed from top drop down menu.
And many other translation jitter you can notice in China Rom if you were to restart your phone. For instance, calendar will show 1 second of Chinese before becoming english.
My experience with MIUI is pretty bad but I want to cover it up with a new theme because I've heard MIUI is known for out of the world themes. I'm on the Global ROM and I have no Theme store on my device. I tried installing the GetApps apk but that didn't do anything either. Why is everything region locked? Which region do I need to switch to to actually use the Theme store?
settings - apps - uninstalled system-apps
texten said:
settings - apps - uninstalled system-apps
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It was never on my device to begin with. I didn't uninstall it. Also it's not in there anyway.
ah i see, you are on android 11?
otherwise they made an update of miui 13 global for spes device, because there is more missing in spes-rom than in spesn global rom.
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
V13.0.4.0.SGCMIXM
It should solve your question
if you want to update manually, there is also a guide, if the update is not available in your region
and if the dowload isnt also available, here a mirror
Redmi Note 11 (spes) Global Fastboot & Recovery ROM | XiaomiROM.com
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (spes) Global official ROM, include stable, weekly and beta MIUI firmware which can be updated with Recovery and Fastboot (need …
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texten said:
ah i see, you are on android 11?
otherwise they made an update of miui 13 global for spes device, because there is more missing in spes-rom than in spesn global rom.
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
V13.0.4.0.SGCMIXM
It should solve your question
if you want to update manually, there is also a guide, if the update is not available in your region
and if the dowload isnt also available, here a mirror
Redmi Note 11 (spes) Global Fastboot & Recovery ROM | XiaomiROM.com
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (spes) Global official ROM, include stable, weekly and beta MIUI firmware which can be updated with Recovery and Fastboot (need …
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Forget it. At this point I've just decided to switch to Evolution X.
Thank you for the information, though!
To add to the record, some MIUI ROMs, on modded versions, have the Chinese Theme store, that it's not good at all, for a lot of people, even the Global Theme Store has no good themes, it's hard to find one, so actually I'm just using .mtz themes, and apply them with an app like MTZ tester, there are some sites where you can get from, so you won't miss the Theme Store at all.
Zentom said:
My experience with MIUI is pretty bad but I want to cover it up with a new theme because I've heard MIUI is known for out of the world themes. I'm on the Global ROM and I have no Theme store on my device. I tried installing the GetApps apk but that didn't do anything either. Why is everything region locked? Which region do I need to switch to to actually use the Theme store?
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Go for India region
SubwayChamp said:
To add to the record, some MIUI ROMs, on modded versions, have the Chinese Theme store, that it's not good at all, for a lot of people, even the Global Theme Store has no good themes, it's hard to find one, so actually I'm just using .mtz themes, and apply them with an app like MTZ tester, there are some sites where you can get from, so you won't miss the Theme Store at all.
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I just wanted it because there was no way to change the shape of the icons for me. I'm just going to switch to a custom ROM because MIUI has a lot of stupid bugs for me, and the fact that Xiaomi has removed basic features from Android.
Zentom said:
I just wanted it because there was no way to change the shape of the icons for me. I'm just going to switch to a custom ROM because MIUI has a lot of stupid bugs for me, and the fact that Xiaomi has removed basic features from Android.
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I'm pretty sure that changing the region, will work, you could see through out the root system path if the Theme Store app is there (no root needed). Anyway, I also switched to a custom ROM (ArrowOS), it lacks of some features from Miui but the fast it brings, worth it.
SubwayChamp said:
I'm pretty sure that changing the region, will work, you could see through out the root system path if the Theme Store app is there (no root needed). Anyway, I also switched to a custom ROM (ArrowOS), it lacks of some features from Miui but the fast it brings, worth it.
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I switched from Evo X on another phone to MIUI on spes, and I've only noticed a lack of features. There is nothing in this version of MIUI that adds good features onto Android, in my opinion.