Downgrade Mi3 Marshmallow rom to Kitkat Rom - Mi 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Dear All,
i am a super fan of MIUI and ensure that i use all the roms avaliable for my device Mi3. Recently, i used MIUI 8 China Alpha rom on my Mi3W (Indian Version). i was quite satified with the Alpha Rom but there were few concerns due to which i wanted to go back to Global Stable rom. So, i went to the forum where i downloaded the Mi3 fastboot rom (stable global version) and tried to implement it through Miflash application. It failed and i was forced to install the MIUI 8 China Alpha rom.
But i wanted to go back to the stock Kitkat global rom and tried many ways to ensure my handset is back to normal (as it came from MIUI when shipped).
Finally, i got the solution whcih i working perfectly and hence sharing with all the users whcih want to test the MIUI8 china rom (Alpha/Developer) but hesitate to use it due to issues.
One thing to mention here is "MIUI 8 rom for Mi3 is Marshmellow while the stock rom is on Kitkat with MIUI7. So, the internal partitions of the handset change when you upgrade from KITKAT to MARSHMALLOW. hence you can't go back to Stock stable rom (Kitkat).
This solution which i am mentioning now will enable you to go back to Stock stable rom on Mi3.
Step 1:- Download the rom from the link below
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzRaSHXRviYBMFhpU043NEdmR2M
Step 2:- unzip it with 7zip application and keep it in a folder
Step 3:- ensure your mobile is charged for atleast 60%
Step 4:- open Miflash application and put the rom path in it.
Step 5:- Put your phone in fastboot mode (shut down the phone and press volume down key and press power button
Step 6: connect your phone to computer and press the refresh buttion on Miflash
Step 7: Now your phone should be visible in the Miflash. If yes, ensure that you select the "flash all" button and press the flash button.
Now the installation of the rom will start and disconnect the cable once the miflash with say "Operation Successful"
Step 8: If the phone does not auto reboot then keep pressing the power button until the phone restarts.
Step 9: 1st Boot will take sometime and select the language etc to use it. then BINGO your phone is on KITKAT China stable Rom without google services.
Step 10: Download the MIUI stable rom (http://en.miui.com/download-101.html) from the MIUI website and use the phone updater to choose this Global MIUI rom.
Step 11: the phone will restart and the installation will start.
BINGO....you are finally on MIUI7 Global stable Rom with Google Apps.
Hope you are able to use this and get the desired results.
Enjoy and God Bless.

Actually its very simple..
Flash TWRP recovery from Flashr App...
Download stable zip ROM..
Go to recovery, wipe everything except sd card.. And flash the stable rom... And you are back to stable kitkat
Sent from my MI 3W using XDA-Developers mobile app

a.broken.star said:
Actually its very simple..
Flash TWRP recovery from Flashr App...
Download stable zip ROM..
Go to recovery, wipe everything except sd card.. And flash the stable rom... And you are back to stable kitkat
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Actually it's not that simple because flashing a Marshmallow rom means altering the internal system partitions. In order to return to the stock rom you need to manually reverse the partition table to their factory default or do a fastboot flash.

Bomberus said:
Actually it's not that simple because flashing a Marshmallow rom means altering the internal system partitions. In order to return to the stock rom you need to manually reverse the partition table to their factory default or do a fastboot flash.
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Its not required to reverse the partition table to kitkat format... MM merges the two system partitions and other partitions. And kitkat supports that merged partition
I myself is running miui kitkat on miui MM merged partition..
Just use TWRP.
Sent from my MI 3W using XDA-Developers mobile app

a.broken.star said:
Its not required to reverse the partition table to kitkat format... MM merges the two system partitions and other partitions. And kitkat supports that merged partition
I myself is running miui kitkat on miui MM merged partition..
Just use TWRP.
Sent from my MI 3W using XDA-Developers mobile app
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How about lollipop roms? Now i'm on miui8 and i want to downgrade to flymeos lollipop, can I just flash the flymeos rom without downgrade to kitkat first?

farchanrifai said:
How about lollipop roms? Now i'm on miui8 and i want to downgrade to flymeos lollipop, can I just flash the flymeos rom without downgrade to kitkat first?
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Of course, wipe in TWRP and flash it... I've tried that personally

Tomi_Ohl said:
Of course, wipe in TWRP and flash it... I've tried that personally
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Bro i was wondering about this info you gave, btw do i wipe data, cache, dalvik and system as well? or just the the first three?
thanks in advanced, much appreciate.
PD: I am currently on 6.0.1 with merged partition and i want to install a miui kitkat or probably a lollipop rom but i'm afraid of bricking it after all the a partition is already merged so, i'm having second thoughts about flashing a lower android version...

a.broken.star said:
Its not required to reverse the partition table to kitkat format... MM merges the two system partitions and other partitions. And kitkat supports that merged partition
I myself is running miui kitkat on miui MM merged partition..
Just use TWRP.
Sent from my MI 3W using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I am currently on 6.0.1 with merged partition and i want to install a miui kitkat or probably a lollipop rom but i'm afraid of bricking it after all the a partition is already merged so, i'm having second thoughts about flashing a lower android version...
so do i wipe data cache and dalvilk only or also system???

fernandoc1sg said:
I am currently on 6.0.1 with merged partition and i want to install a miui kitkat or probably a lollipop rom but i'm afraid of bricking it after all the a partition is already merged so, i'm having second thoughts about flashing a lower android version...
so do i wipe data cache and dalvilk only or also system???
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I downgraded to miui kitkat and cm12.1 using the merged partition. In miui kk, it will have error but it will still flash if you see in the log the it was flashed (system, data, bla bla). In cm12.1, just flashed thru it no problems with gapps of coarse.
All I did was wipe data, nothing else.
Sent from my MI 3W using Tapatalk

asurabp said:
I downgraded to miui kitkat and cm12.1 using the merged partition. In miui kk, it will have error but it will still flash if you see in the log the it was flashed (system, data, bla bla). In cm12.1, just flashed thru it no problems with gapps of coarse.
All I did was wipe data, nothing else.
Sent from my MI 3W using Tapatalk
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It worked succesfully, thanks for clarifying my doubts. <3

Hello i m using miui7 kitkat global version and now i want to flash latest version of miui rom, i have extanded partition and using twrp recovery, plz tell me what things should i need to do before flashing latest version of miui rom, or i can direct flash latest version of miui rom using twrp recovery

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installing MIUI7 on MI3 through custom recovery cwm

Hi,
I want to install MIUI 7.But currently I am on CM12 with cwm recovery.Can anyone please let me know can I flash MIUI 7 directly.If not let me know how I can proceed.
Thanks
nsakhare said:
Hi,
I want to install MIUI 7.But currently I am on CM12 with cwm recovery.Can anyone please let me know can I flash MIUI 7 directly.If not let me know how I can proceed.
Thanks
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Xiaomi Developer ROMs are delivered through flashable zips and through fastboot images, maybe look into the second option. Be aware that Xiaomi ROMs might replace the Recovery upon boot, if that isn't included in the fastboot image already, which I think is likely, and take a look into potential partitioning hazards.
Edit: To be extra helpful, here's the thread http://en.miui.com/thread-149081-1-1.html
I failed while flashing miui 7 stable on cwm r11, btw miui 6 worked for me everytime even on extended partition.
So I'd say no
hope this helped you
Fikshun said:
I failed while flashing miui 7 stable on cwm r11, btw miui 6 worked for me everytime even on extended partition.
So I'd say no
hope this helped you
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Stable version will not work in extended partition. Only developer version will work. I think so
24likan said:
Stable version will not work in extended partition. Only developer version will work. I think so
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I'm currently on Miui 6.7.1.0 stable china rom on extended partition it worked for me
I am miui 7 global stable, i flashed with twrp on extended partition without problems.
slavke1976 said:
I am miui 7 global stable, i flashed with twrp on extended partition without problems.
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really cuz twrp failed me everytime
which version of twrp are you using
Yes really, twrp is version 2.8.5.0 . To repartition i used cwm recovery, then i changed to twrp.
When i tried to flash miui v6 with twrp i failed, then i changed to cwm recovery, and then i flashed. Try like this if twrp makes failed flashing.
slavke1976 said:
Yes really, twrp is version 2.8.5.0 . To repartition i used cwm recovery, then i changed to twrp.
When i tried to flash miui v6 with twrp i failed, then i changed to cwm recovery, and then i flashed. Try like this if twrp makes failed flashing.
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what about miui 7 did you flash it with cwm too
I also faced same issue, I found workaround for it from MIUI forums.
1) Go to recovery and wipe all (except internal storage)
2) Flash MIUI rom
3) You will get error, now just go to reboot and select recovery
4) flash rom again (without wiping) and it should work
Using latest TWRP
pra300 said:
I also faced same issue, I found workaround for it from MIUI forums.
1) Go to recovery and wipe all (except internal storage)
2) Flash MIUI rom
3) You will get error, now just go to reboot and select recovery
4) flash rom again (without wiping) and it should work
Using latest TWRP
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did you try the above steps on TWRP?
and does it work on extended partition
Yes twrp-2.8.7.0
I am on stock partition now. I think it should work with extended partition as it worked for me in the past when I tried MIUI 6. Its only the update which you will need to flash using recovery. Give it a try.
Yes i flashed with twrp recovery, it was working. First i flashed stable miui v7, then i reflashed with stable rooted version of miui v7 stable. so 2 times flashed v7 with twrp on extended partitions. I have mi4. but it should work as it is cancro
slavke1976 said:
Yes i flashed with twrp recovery, it was working. First i flashed stable miui v7, then i reflashed with stable rooted version of miui v7 stable. so 2 times flashed v7 with twrp on extended partitions. I have mi4. but it should work as it is cancro
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alright I'll try it out
pra300 said:
Yes twrp-2.8.7.0
I am on stock partition now. I think it should work with extended partition as it worked for me in the past when I tried MIUI 6. Its only the update which you will need to flash using recovery. Give it a try.
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thanks bro it worked for me I successfully flashed Stable Miui 7 on extended partition through trwp just as you mentioned
Wouldn't flashing the fastboot image file through MI suite work? I am also on cm12.1 but would like to switch back to miui 7 developer versions. I thought a simple fastboot image flash should work
aces170 said:
Wouldn't flashing the fastboot image file through MI suite work? I am also on cm12.1 but would like to switch back to miui 7 developer versions. I thought a simple fastboot image flash should work
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what if i don't have a PC
Fastboot method for fast and clean install.. not sure if flashing miui rom thru twrp/cwm will work..
twist9 said:
Fastboot method for fast and clean install.. not sure if flashing miui rom thru twrp/cwm will work..
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i suddenly got bootlop on Cm12.1, didnt do anything to my mi3 it just happen
so i decided to flash again, worked and boot up and few minutes it bootloop again
switch to miui7 and flash using miflash to get clear of everything but,
i got unspecified error (0x80004005:FAILED) (remote sized too large)
while flashing using miflash
any suggestion how to unbrick this??
BTW im on extended partition
vranxzs said:
i suddenly got bootlop on Cm12.1, didnt do anything to my mi3 it just happen
so i decided to flash again, worked and boot up and few minutes it bootloop again
switch to miui7 and flash using miflash to get clear of everything but,
i got unspecified error (0x80004005:FAILED) (remote sized too large)
while flashing using miflash
any suggestion how to unbrick this??
BTW im on extended partition
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restore to stock partition and try it should work

Can I install MIUI ROMs trough TWRP like any other ROM?

I just get the Mi5 and like I said in other se treads, im kind desapointed with the MIUI mostly because the touchscreen, performance and the notifications bar. I realy into adveture myself in the world of the custom ROMs, like CM 14.1, but my doubt is.. Can I only go back to complete Stock by flashing MIUI by Fastboot or can be installed trough TWRP like any other ROM?
GabrielMed said:
I just get the Mi5 and like I said in other se treads, im kind desapointed with the MIUI mostly because the touchscreen, performance and the notifications bar. I realy into adveture myself in the world of the custom ROMs, like CM 14.1, but my doubt is.. Can I only go back to complete Stock by flashing MIUI by Fastboot or can be installed trough TWRP like any other ROM?
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official MIUI - use MI flashtool via fastboot method only
unofficial MIUI - flash via TWRP recovery or MI flashtool will also work
Sure you can. Actually I used twrp to update the stable version of miui for countless times. It is OK, at least for my 64G mi5
No. Official rom you must need miui flash tool.
you can flash Custom recovery form EDL mode even in bootloader locked
Hi. What would be the safest way to go back to global stable rom? I am on miui eu 6.11.10. Boot loader is unlocked, and my recovery is twrp 3.0.2.0. In recovery I get error message when I try to clear cache "can't mount cache". I just want to be able to receive ota, got tired of changing roms. Thanks
Hi I'm on eu Stable 8.1.6. I want to flash developer Global 7.1.19. What is the safest way? Can I do it by TWRP and what I should wipe?
GabrielMed said:
Can I install MIUI ROMs trough TWRP like any other ROM?
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Yes; if you do a backup via TWRP of your miUI rommed device: sysimage + data + boot
advice: save it outside of the device (your computer, etc) for storage.
Then you can go frolicking with wathever rom you want, when tired put back in the device the backup files; reboot in recovery and via TWRP do a restore.
advice 2: as a baseline for a good/solid backup save also "efs" (that is the modem/sim stuff).
Why sysimage and not system?
Because that is an image (all the bytes) and the other is just the bytes in use; so sysimage will be a larger (in mb/gb) file but a more robust one (backup wise).
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and for the two who inserted their personal questions in this semi-old thread...
sol81 said:
the safest way to go back to global stable rom
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selmandeli said:
I want to flash developer Global
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the TWRP website with mi5 version, wich the latest is "twrp-3.0.2-3-gemini.img" 2016-11-20 https://twrp.me/devices/xiaomimi5.html
the mi5 forum: http://en.miui.com/forum-92-1.html
the rom download page with the official flashing guides: http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
Because to do what you ask you have the recovery method and the fastboot method.
Going from eu to global ROM by TWRP what should I wipe (data, system, dalvik, cashe...)?
selmandeli said:
Going from eu to global ROM by TWRP what should I wipe (data, system, dalvik, cashe...)?
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Read this page:
https://twrp.me/faq/whattowipe.html
and for more information:
https://twrp.me/faq/backupexclusions.html
I flashed global miui rom through twrp. Use this article:
http://en.miui.com/thread-357065-1-1.html

Installing Official MIUI using TWRP Discussion

Hey Guys, anyone already tried the link below on installing Official MIUI using TWRP?
How to Install Official Rom with TWRP Recovery!
I've been meaning to try Official MIUI for a long time now, and by doing so I ran obstacles along the way either using MIFlash tool or TWRP - nothing works. But I just saw the method I linked above, and could be the missing piece I need to install the rom thru TWRP.
The OP of that tried it with Redmi 3S. So I'm just wondering maybe someone here already made it worked with MI5?
I could update from global dev 6.11.10 to global dev 7.1.19 with miui built in updater . After downloading nougat it rebooted to twrp and installed the rom normally. The only thing is i lost twrp replaced by stock one .
Download latest MIUI and flash normal with twrp if update is fastboot method twrp replace to stock recovery
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iArtrix said:
Download latest MIUI and flash normal with twrp if update is fastboot method twrp replace to stock recovery
Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk
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What should I wipe in TWRP - data; system; cache; dalvik? Which of them?
selmandeli said:
What should I wipe in TWRP - data; system; cache; dalvik? Which of them?
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recommended is for you to wipe data,system,dalvik and cache to avoid possible force close window pop out when opening an app, however if you are going to one rom to another eg. aosp-miui global-dev or anything in particular i found out that wiping everything (avoid the efs partition of course) is the best choice for peace of mind, one final thought is only do this if you had other means to bring your phone back to life if other recovery method such as the ability to boot into edl mode is working for you and always do a full system backup of your current rom just in case, hope that helps
iArtrix said:
Download latest MIUI and flash normal with twrp if update is fastboot method twrp replace to stock recovery
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Currently, I am using MIUI EU rom and TWRP 3.0.2.0 . Ive tried several times of flashing official global MIUI and failed several times. So tried my luck with miflash tool months ago, but still unsuccessfull. And that's the reason I posted the method above, maybe it is the thing that I am missing.
But, it still continues to puzzle me why others , and even you, can successfully install official MIUI thru TWRP. weird.
can't find the line they talk about in that script. Did anyone managed to install miui trough TWRP on the Mi5?

Cant return to MIUI from LineageOS

Wipe everything
Install global developer zip file
When reboot, twrp says no OS installed
Help pls
if the recovery method of flashing the full rom fails, then you have no other recourse except to flash via fastboot method.
take note of this "Please wipe all data in Recovery mode if you want to update to a discontinuous ROM version, or downgrade to an older ROM version using MIUI full ROM pack. If you upgrade from MIUI Stable ROM based on Android M to MIUI Developer ROM based on Android N, please flash it via Fastboot update. Recovery update might cause upgrade failure."
http://en.miui.com/a-232.html
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
lucasho2312 said:
Wipe everything
Install global developer zip file
When reboot, twrp says no OS installed
Help pls
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Did you just tried rebooting to system after flashing? I also got that error "no OS installed" in TWRP so many times, but rebooting to system with no problems at all.
nnth said:
Did you just tried rebooting to system after flashing? I also got that error "no OS installed" in TWRP so many times, but rebooting to system with no problems at all.
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Unmounted system before flashing ROM .
in my opinion why just not use rom from xioami.eu because you have custom recovery .
p.chandra284 said:
Unmounted system before flashing ROM .
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Dont unmount system flash zip and after flash use hardware buttons to reeboot
U need to format data before installing miui
lucasho2312 said:
Wipe everything
Install global developer zip file
When reboot, twrp says no OS installed
Help pls
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The reason is, that you can't flash OFFICIAL Chinese (Developer/Stadle) Rom with cusom recovery (TWRP). But you can flash anything esle. Like Lineage OS. If you want to use MIUI Rom, you have to flast a Xiaomi.eu ( developer or stable) rom. NOT OFFICIIAL CHINESE !!! If you prefer Official Chinese Global rom, you must download a FASTBOOT rom (not recovery) , and flash it in fastboot mode, with MiFlash.
instead of beating around the bush, why not follow the official procedure of flashing an official miui rom
if you are coming from a custom rom, as specified herein?:
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
When can we expect official RR for mi max 2?
It was already available for redmi note 4 which is having the same processor.
You have to wait for custom Rom until miui release the kernel source which is must have to develop a custom one. please be patience...
If you flash rom with out error, Even no os installed warning, you can boot into system without problem.

custom rom flash problem

Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks
Masoud.Ser said:
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks
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Format the data partition in TWRP. You need to do this when installing over MIUI.
Robbo.5000 said:
Format the data partition in TWRP. You need to do this when installing over MIUI.
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thanks
but after Format the data partition and Wipe cache and dakvik and mount and unmount the data partition and reboot and flash rom
and reboot to system my phone gets rebooted to recovery again
Masoud.Ser said:
thanks
but after Format the data partition and Wipe cache and dakvik and mount and unmount the data partition and reboot and flash rom
and reboot to system my phone gets rebooted to recovery again
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Are you booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it, before flashing anything else?
I've stopped doing the mount/unmount. I now always reboot back into TWRP after formatting data, seems more reliable.
In TWRP do a factory reset, then format data, then reboot back into TWRP.
After this install the ROM you want
Robbo.5000 said:
Are you booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it, before flashing anything else?
I've stopped doing the mount/unmount. I now always reboot back into TWRP after formatting data, seems more reliable.
In TWRP do a factory reset, then format data, then reboot back into TWRP.
After this install the ROM you want
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yes booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it
after wipe and flash rom and reboot
phone into twrp again and also internal storage format auto and am cant use storage and must again flash miui rom with miflash for problem storage
Masoud.Ser said:
yes booting into MIUI at least once after flashing it
after wipe and flash rom and reboot
phone into twrp again and also internal storage format auto and am cant use storage and must again flash miui rom with miflash for problem storage
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Can you provide all the steps you are doing. I can't see any reason why it's not working.
Robbo.5000 said:
Can you provide all the steps you are doing. I can't see any reason why it's not working.
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1.flash miui 11.0.3 with miflash and boot...no set setup...
2. flash twrp 3 with fastboot and reboot to twrp
3.wipe cache and dakvik
4. wipe data
5.reboot to twrp
6.flash custom rom without error
but after reboot phone again into twrp and no load rom also cant use storage and write and copy file on storage ...
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
Masoud.Ser said:
1.flash miui 11.0.3 with miflash and boot...no set setup...
2. flash twrp 3 with fastboot and reboot to twrp
3.wipe cache and dakvik
4. wipe data
5.reboot to twrp
6.flash custom rom without error
but after reboot phone again into twrp and no load rom also cant use storage and write and copy file on storage ...
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
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Step 4 needs to be format data, not wipe data, you have to type 'yes' to confirm when you do it.
Robbo.5000 said:
Step 4 needs to be format data, not wipe data, you have to type 'yes' to confirm when you do it.
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thanks
work good.
I'm new entered the Xiaomi phone discussion
a few short questions
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1-Is it necessary to format data for flash in each time?
2-even need to flash miui with miflah and boot before flash custom rom in each time?
and do need to flash vendor global my phone before flash custom roms?
Masoud.Ser said:
thanks
work good.
I'm new entered the Xiaomi phone discussion
a few short questions
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1-Is it necessary to format data for flash in each time?
2-even need to flash miui with miflah and boot before flash custom rom in each time?
and do need to flash vendor global my phone before flash custom roms?
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1 No
2 No
If you want to flash something else, remove lockscreen security first before flashing. This should allow you to dirty flash an update, or clean flash a new ROM, without problems. You only need to format data when flashing over MIUI.
If you get into problems and you cannot successfully get a custom ROM working, this is when you need to flash MIUI first.
You only need to flash vendor/firmware files when the custom ROM recommends/requires a version that is different to what you currently have.
Masoud.Ser said:
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks[/QUOTE
Which model is yours indian version or Chinese ?
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vicky#kick said:
Masoud.Ser said:
Am currently on MIUI 11.0.3 flashed with miflash
when i flash a custom rom, my phone gets rebooted to recovery
before flash wipe cache and dakvik and data and system...(the problem persists without and with wipes)
i have tried Pixel experience - Havoc -Evolution X....
also tried flashing global vendor before flash rom, but it also doesn't work.
Recovery is TWRP latest version, have also used orange fox recovery
Bootloader unlocking
Any solutions for this problem?
thanks[/QUOTE
Which model is yours indian version or Chinese ?
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I am on k20 pro and trying to flash mortal os rc 14 but after flashing it properly it always stucks in bootloop...
1. Clean all the data partitions except internal storage
2. Flashing latest vendor for MIUI
3. Flashing mortal os rc 14 zip file
4. Flashing DFE
5. Rebooting and get stucks in bootloop
Help me what can i do..
aniketkumarak said:
I am on k20 pro and trying to flash mortal os rc 14 but after flashing it properly it always stucks in bootloop...
1. Clean all the data partitions except internal storage
2. Flashing latest vendor for MIUI
3. Flashing mortal os rc 14 zip file
4. Flashing DFE
5. Rebooting and get stucks in bootloop
Help me what can i do..
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The emoji's screwed up my reply. Try again.
1. Next time create a new post, don't resurrect a vaguely similar old post.
2. Restore MIUI with a fastboot ROM and try again. Use my guide here to help you install the ROM of choice.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-guide-flipkart-owners-t4151007/post83329343
If you're not sure what you're doing, follow the guide exactly, do not freestyle.
1.Install any rom
2. In recovery factory reset or change data partition to ext2 and then again back to ext4
Reboot
It will boot.
[email protected] said:
2. ...change data partition to ext2 and then again back to ext4...
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WT........
Seriously?
Hi, I am new to K20 Pro, I have not unlocked my phone yet, I was just going through the forum, to understand all the things and how flashing is done in K20 Pro, I have a question about flashing the vendor, some ROM require it & some don’t, can anyone explain? And how do I choose the correct vendor for my device?? Where can I download the right vendor??
Thanks!
stanlin salu said:
Hi, I am new to K20 Pro, I have not unlocked my phone yet, I was just going through the forum, to understand all the things and how flashing is done in K20 Pro, I have a question about flashing the vendor, some ROM require it & some don’t, can anyone explain? And how do I choose the correct vendor for my device?? Where can I download the right vendor??
Thanks!
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When flashing you will actually need vendor and firmware files together.
These are taken from the official MIUI fastboot ROMs. You can find them repackaged in a single flashable zip file from here.
https://downloads.akhilnarang.dev/MIUI/raphael/
Flashing one of these files in TWRP is the easiest way to go.
You can also find then repackaged as separate zip files from here
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/
This site has a much greater archive, so is good if you need an older version that you can't find in the other site. You will need to make sure you download vendor and firmware files for the same version.
You should always stick to the version that is for the region of your phone. e.g. Indian vendor and firmware for an Indian K20 Pro, etc.
Some ROMs use an OSS vendor and so this is included as part of the ROM install. In which case there is no need to flash the MIUI vendor.
When a new version of MIUI is released, vendor and firmware files might get updated, to fix a bug or to add extra functionality. In this case some custom ROM devs will include them so that they get the bug fixes or extra functionality in their ROM too. When this happens they will update the minimum vendor and firmware version requirements for their custom ROM - the version will be the actual MIUI version in which the vendor and firmware files were updated.
Where a ROM doesn't specify vendor and firmware and doesn't have an OSS vendor, then it normally implies that any version will work that is from MIUI based on the same Android version. In this case use the most recent version, which you will already have if you've kept up to date with MIUI updates.
When installing a new ROM, you will only need to flash vendor and firmware files if your current version is less than the required version of the new ROM.
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When flashing you will actually need vendor and firmware files together.
These are taken from the official MIUI fastboot ROMs. You can find them repackaged in a single flashable zip file from here.
https://downloads.akhilnarang.dev/MIUI/raphael/
Flashing one of these files in TWRP is the easiest way to go.
You can also find then repackaged as separate zip files from here
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/
This site has a much greater archive, so is good if you need an older version that you can't find in the other site. You will need to make sure you download vendor and firmware files for the same version.
You should always stick to the version that is for the region of your phone. e.g. Indian vendor and firmware for an Indian K20 Pro, etc.
Some ROMs use an OSS vendor and so this is included as part of the ROM install. In which case there is no need to flash the MIUI vendor.
When a new version of MIUI is released, vendor and firmware files might get updated, to fix a bug or to add extra functionality. In this case some custom ROM devs will include them so that they get the bug fixes or extra functionality in their ROM too. When this happens they will update the minimum vendor and firmware version requirements for their custom ROM - the version will be the actual MIUI version in which the vendor and firmware files were updated.
Where a ROM doesn't specify vendor and firmware and doesn't have an OSS vendor, then it normally implies that any version will work that is from MIUI based on the same Android version. In this case use the most recent version, which you will already have if you've kept up to date with MIUI updates.
When installing a new ROM, you will only need to flash vendor and firmware files if your current version is less than the required version of the new ROM.
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Thanks a lot brother, for this detailed explanation.. [emoji56][emoji1]

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