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Downgrade to Miui 11 from Miui 12

Hi! I have the MIUI 12.0.1.0 stable ROM but I do not like it at all, is there any way to go back to MIUI 11?
I do not have the bootloader unlocked but I can do it if it's necessary, but where can i find the stable build from MIUI 11 for the Mi 9T Pro?
Which steps must I follow to downgrade the ROM? Do I really have to install TWRP or it fits if I do it with only the bootloader unlocked?
When I do it, will I lose all the media like pics?

What's wrong with MIUI 12? The biggest surface changes are the font (which you can change via the Themes app), battery icon (this shouldn't matter enough to risk bricking your device), and the new control panel, which can be reverted in settings.
Downgrading OS will require you to wipe your entire device, otherwise you'll risk bricking it, so I very, very strongly suggest that you unlock your bootloader and install magisk so that you can solve your issues either through settings or by rooting, rather than downgrading OS.

I agree with AvgZing. Although unlocking bootloader is safer imo.
Miui12 isn't much different from miui11. and the control center can be disabled. You'll get updates that fix any miui12 bugs soon anyways. So just stick with what you have.

You have reason guys, i forgot I can change the contorl panel and do some modifications to customize the apperance. Thank you!

I wanna downgrade too, I've been getting horrible battery life on my Mi 9T after this update. When I bought it last year december, and it was amazing with 12 hours of screen on time, now barely makes it to 5

Desperatos said:
I wanna downgrade too, I've been getting horrible battery life on my Mi 9T after this update. When I bought it last year december, and it was amazing with 12 hours of screen on time, now barely makes it to 5
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miui10 was a beast. it ran android pie, and gives 12hrs sot easily.
however 5hrs is very very low, you might want to consider battery damage?
Do try some aosp roms.
via root, I use naptime and servicely apps to reach 12hrs sot as well even on android 10, all aosp roms

Standby drain in MIUI10 was as it should be.
I don't actually use my Mi9T Pro heavily; most of the time it's standby. I went from charging once a week to every two days as soon as I switched to MIUI11. Clean flash, still a new handset. No change in usage. MIUI11 is absolutely terrible for battery life.
... and you're telling me it's worse in MIUI12!?
Something is seriously wrong with the updates for this device.
As in, 'get your pitchforks' bad.

Is there a way to go back to miui 10 from 12? I love how that ran and I don't use these gimmicks

Desperatos said:
Is there a way to go back to miui 10 from 12? I love how that ran and I don't use these gimmicks
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flash recovery ROM through OF recovery.

rasik107 said:
flash recovery ROM through OF recovery.
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thanks sorry but what is OF recovery? And how does one get to it? I have a mi10 on miui 12 (maybe can only downgrade to miui 11 but nevertheless the procedure might be similar-so am asking) When I go to recovery, (Mi recovery 3.0) I see reboot, wipe data and connect with Miassistant (Mi suite never connects-not had any luck on various Xiaomi devices regardless of miui level on W10 or W 8.1). Thanks for any assistance.

mac231us said:
thanks sorry but what is OF recovery? And how does one get to it? I have a mi10 on miui 12 (maybe can only downgrade to miui 11 but nevertheless the procedure might be similar-so am asking) When I go to recovery, (Mi recovery 3.0) I see reboot, wipe data and connect with Miassistant (Mi suite never connects-not had any luck on various Xiaomi devices regardless of miui level on W10 or W 8.1). Thanks for any assistance.
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Don't use stock recovery.
OF = Orange Fox Recovery
just google with your device name. U should get OF.
in order to flash OF u must have unlocked bootloader,
( and OEM unclocking must be enabled in Developer Options )
u can follow these steps,
TAKE ALL BACKUP IN LAPTOP/PC.
boot in OF recovery.
FORMAT DATA.
reboot to recovery again
connect device to PC
copy Recovery ROM ZIP file to device
flash
reboot
done...

rasik107 said:
Don't use stock recovery.
OF = Orange Fox Recovery
just google with your device name. U should get OF.
in order to flash OF u must have unlocked bootloader,
( and OEM unclocking must be enabled in Developer Options )
u can follow these steps,
TAKE ALL BACKUP IN LAPTOP/PC.
boot in OF recovery.
FORMAT DATA.
reboot to recovery again
connect device to PC
copy Recovery ROM ZIP file to device
flash
reboot
done...
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Thanks. I am waiting for 168 hours for unlocking -lol. I was hoping for some method outside of fastboot/unlocking BL. That mi pc suite-does that ever work? using stock recovery to reinstall rom like Hsuite on Huawei? Thanks.

mac231us said:
Thanks. I am waiting for 168 hours for unlocking -lol. I was hoping for some method outside of fastboot/unlocking BL. That mi pc suite-does that ever work? using stock recovery to reinstall rom like Hsuite on Huawei? Thanks.
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Nope...
if u have prev MI account which has permissions already,
then try with that account.
I unlocked my K20 Pro on 2nd day

rasik107 said:
Nope...
if u have prev MI account which has permissions already,
then try with that account.
I unlocked my K20 Pro on 2nd day
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I do have permissions-unlocked mi max 3 couple of months back and am running mi mix unlocked. Not sure why it denied me.

mac231us said:
I do have permissions-unlocked mi max 3 couple of months back and am running mi mix unlocked. Not sure why it denied me.
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download latest mi unlock tool...
add your account in following using MOBILE DATA only...
settings -> developer options -> Mi Unlock status
then remove Mi account from Accounts and add again...
now try in Mi unlock tool
it should work...

rasik107 said:
download latest mi unlock tool...
add your account in following using MOBILE DATA only...
settings -> developer options -> Mi Unlock status
then remove Mi account from Accounts and add again...
now try in Mi unlock tool
it should work...
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thanks any particular version of the unlock tool (asking just in case before I attempt)

mac231us said:
thanks any particular version of the unlock tool (asking just in case before I attempt)
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any particular version - I tried with latest one

rasik107 said:
any particular version - I tried with latest one
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thanks same issue...frustrating stuff. Fails at 95 or 99 percent. Had this issue before don't recall how it got fixed (on other devices). The Mi PC Suite is a total mystery (never detects phone regardless which version-only thing remains not tried on Windows 7). It has not worked even on Mi Max 3, Mi Mix.

Miui 12 got my battery lasting 50% of what it did before and it changed my call volumes to 0... Hope I am able to revert

tried no luck dude. i'm on miui 12 stable indian version (curtana)
rasik107 said:
download latest mi unlock tool...
add your account in following using MOBILE DATA only...
settings -> developer options -> Mi Unlock status
then remove Mi account from Accounts and add again...
now try in Mi unlock tool
it should work...
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Question (Solved) Does it make any difference if I install the Xiaomi.EU ROM via fastboot now or wait for TWRP?

Hello!
I'm going to install the Xiaomi.EU ROM soon, due to the possibility of losing access to Google services (see the other thread in this forum regarding Google services for more info).
Now, I originally wanted to wait for TWRP, but now, I want to do it ASAP instead. Does it make any functional difference whether I install it with fastboot commands or via TWRP?
Oh, and I've once read something about someone losing some per-phone unique key or something due to flashing a custom ROM, causing some functionality to be degraded. Are there any such issues with the Mi 11?
Thanks!

Lucavon said:
Hello!
I'm going to install the Xiaomi.EU ROM soon, due to the possibility of losing access to Google services (see the other thread in this forum regarding Google services for more info).
Now, I originally wanted to wait for TWRP, but now, I want to do it ASAP instead. Does it make any functional difference whether I install it with fastboot commands or via TWRP?
Oh, and I've once read something about someone losing some per-phone unique key or something due to flashing a custom ROM, causing some functionality to be degraded. Are there any such issues with the Mi 11?
Thanks!
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Just use fastboot. You'll be waiting a while for twrp. You shouldn't lose anything but if you're concerned read the Xiaomi EU thread

Mackay53 said:
Just use fastboot. You'll be waiting a while for twrp. You shouldn't lose anything but if you're concerned read the Xiaomi EU thread
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Thanks!

Lucavon said:
Hello!
I'm going to install the Xiaomi.EU ROM soon, due to the possibility of losing access to Google services (see the other thread in this forum regarding Google services for more info).
Now, I originally wanted to wait for TWRP, but now, I want to do it ASAP instead. Does it make any functional difference whether I install it with fastboot commands or via TWRP?
Oh, and I've once read something about someone losing some per-phone unique key or something due to flashing a custom ROM, causing some functionality to be degraded. Are there any such issues with the Mi 11?
Thanks!
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Yes, flash by fastboot. I don't know which function to lose that you've heard of. I can only tell you that everything works. Full Google support, including Google Pay, Widevine L1 is available. So there is no reason not to flash xiaomi.eu

pittrich said:
Yes, flash by fastboot. I don't know which function to lose that you've heard of. I can only tell you that everything works. Full Google support, including Google Pay, Widevine L1 is available. So there is no reason not to flash xiaomi.eu
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Thanks! Just started the unlock process yesterday, preparing for the reset when flashing. Looking forward to seeing how the Xiaomi.EU ROM will feel!

Lucavon said:
Thanks! Just started the unlock process yesterday, preparing for the reset when flashing. Looking forward to seeing how the Xiaomi.EU ROM will feel!
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I know very little about the history of the Xiaomi.EU ROM. Is it just a group of Mi enthusiasts that support it? Can one say that this ROM is much better than the Global ROMs that eventually get released by Xiaomi?
Also, since your device has to be unlocked to flash it, do you still get OTA updates like security patches? Sorry for all the newb questions.

philhab said:
I know very little about the history of the Xiaomi.EU ROM. Is it just a group of Mi enthusiasts that support it? Can one say that this ROM is much better than the Global ROMs that eventually get released by Xiaomi?
Also, since your device has to be unlocked to flash it, do you still get OTA updates like security patches? Sorry for all the newb questions.
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Yes that's correct. More optimised and usually more features than global.
You'll still get OTA updates but you'll need to use fastboot for it.

Mackay53 said:
Yes that's correct. More optimised and usually more features than global.
You'll still get OTA updates but you'll need to use fastboot for it.
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Ok thanks for the info. I'm slowly educating myself because I thought I would be happy with the CN ROM but the writing might be on the wall for supporting Google services. I already had small issues with Google services not being fully supported (still don't see Nearby Share on what is supposed to be Android 11) but they weren't dealbreakers.
Now Xiaomi.EU is starting to look more attractive.
So if I move to Xiaomi.EU, I would have to apply any OTA security patches myself with fastboot?

philhab said:
Ok thanks for the info. I'm slowly educating myself because I thought I would be happy with the CN ROM but the writing might be on the wall for supporting Google services. I already had small issues with Google services not being fully supported (still don't see Nearby Share on what is supposed to be Android 11) but they weren't dealbreakers.
Now Xiaomi.EU is starting to look more attractive.
So if I move to Xiaomi.EU, I would have to apply any OTA security patches myself with fastboot?
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Yeah you'll need to flash them with fastboot until there's a twrp. You usually get an update every Friday.
Xiaomi.EU is definitely the way to go for Chinese ROM users

Mackay53 said:
Yeah you'll need to flash them with fastboot until there's a twrp. You usually get an update every Friday.
Xiaomi.EU is definitely the way to go for Chinese ROM users
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Thanks again.
Would I still have MIUI as a skin or does the Xiaomi.EU ROM come with a different UI?
Also, I've read it takes a week to unlock the bootloader. If I unlock it but choose to eventually not use Xiaomi.EU can I revert back to the CN ROM or a Global ROM? I guess what I'm asking is does unlocking the bootloader change my phone permanently in some way?

philhab said:
Thanks again.
Would I still have MIUI as a skin or does the Xiaomi.EU ROM come with a different UI?
Also, I've read it takes a week to unlock the bootloader. If I unlock it but choose to eventually not use Xiaomi.EU can I revert back to the CN ROM or a Global ROM? I guess what I'm asking is does unlocking the bootloader change my phone permanently in some way?
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It's the same skin just with all the Chinese crap removed and Google integrated into the system with a few extra features.
If you unlock the bootloader you can install any ROM you want so chinese, EU, global, GSI, and custom ROMs etc when they arrive.
Just be careful that if you decide to relock the bootloader you must be back on the ROM that came with the phone so a Chinese ROM otherwise you'll brick the phone.

Mackay53 said:
It's the same skin just with all the Chinese crap removed and Google integrated into the system with a few extra features.
If you unlock the bootloader you can install any ROM you want so chinese, EU, global, GSI, and custom ROMs etc when they arrive.
Just be careful that if you decide to relock the bootloader you must be back on the ROM that came with the phone so a Chinese ROM otherwise you'll brick the phone.
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Ok, cool. Thanks

everyting works fine, except voice match, ok google with screen off. Camera is laggy as well

will i loose widewine L1 if i root?

Question Chinese ROM

Hi !
I would like to buy chinese version but i have a question first.
What are advantages an inconvenients if th chinese ROM ?
I hope there's not any bloatware or spyware on chinese ROM
Thanks

i heard chinese has call recording available, could not find confirmation though

In my experience the Chinese ROM was surprisingly liveable with, but did have a collection of small quirks:
1) You can configure it to *nearly* eliminate instances of seeing Chinese text, but not all. Things like; if you had the 'Weather' alarm set, you would get a weather report in Chinese. Also, there is an AI that could take over your calls for you - it would speak to people in Chinese (and if you engaged it accidentally, all text was in Chinese so v hard to disable...
2) I found that long app names would spill over onto another line mid word
3) Trying to change font would bring up only Chinese options
4) No option to enable Google Discover on the -1 menu
5) Google Backups wouldn't work
6) Deliveroo (UK app) wouldn't allow login via Google
On the upside, Google Pay worked perfectly as did banking apps. I found it pretty easy to get rid of most Chinese apps (or put them in a folder, out of the way)
I eventually flashed to a Xiaomi.EU rom which is essentially perfect and resolves all the above. Its based on the Chinese ROM so keeps all the latest features available within it (including call recording, which the Global versions apparently don't have).

After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?
I mean is it safe to relock it?

kaczorcuchnie said:
After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?
I mean is it safe to relock it?
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Bootloader has to remain unlocked, yes. As I understand it, relocking would brick your phone (if you're not on the stock ROM).

kaczorcuchnie said:
After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?
I mean is it safe to relock it?
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And you don't need it locked anyway. Everything works ok without it using the EU ROM. There is no loss of security.

Sathelp said:
And you don't need it locked anyway. Everything works ok without it using the EU ROM. There is no loss of security.
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google pay works? without magisk?

kaczorcuchnie said:
google pay works? without magisk?
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Yep

General MIUI 12.5.1.0 (RKBMIXM) Official Stable Global OTA ROM (Venus)

This is the stable, official OTA Global Rom for Xiaomi Mi 11 (Venus) released today. Enjoy.
MIUI v12.5.1.0 (RKBMIXM) Global Rom
Check my other post for extracted boot.img for it.
boot.img extract v12.5.1.0 (RKBMIXM)

Sorry for stupid questions... I am new in xiaomi... How can I install this on my phone? I think i have EEA. Bootloader is locked till monday. Thanks in advance

Hi , sorry for the questions I'm wanting to buy the Chinese mi 11 but like to know the process to flash stock global rom
After flashing will I get ota updates ?
Will banking apps work ?
5g will work I'm in the UK and see the band supported
Thank you

PeternelG said:
Sorry for stupid questions... I am new in xiaomi... How can I install this on my phone? I think i have EEA. Bootloader is locked till monday. Thanks in advance
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No question is stupid if helps you out. You'll need to have the bootloader unlocked unless it says RKBMIXM in your about phone section. EEA is RKBEUXM. If you're in Europe, I would stay with the EEA ROM because it seems to work better in general. Global might offer some better cellular signal in other places but it's iffy. I haven't really seen a difference in signal after switching from EEA to Global (I'm in the U.S). If you want to install it after unlocking the bootloader, then you should wait until c.mi.com uploads it on their site since it will be in a better format for it.
uscool said:
Hi , sorry for the questions I'm wanting to buy the Chinese mi 11 but like to know the process to flash stock global rom
After flashing will I get ota updates ?
Will banking apps work ?
5g will work I'm in the UK and see the band supported
Thank you
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Yes. You will get OTA updates. Banking apps work on mine just fine which is on global, unlocked, and has magisk. According to this, all 5G bands in the UK are supported. Widevine L1 is working on mine still after clean flashing Global.
This ROM isn't meant to flash from a different variant since it's an OTA. If you want flash the global ROM, follow these steps:
Unlock bootloader with Xiaomi MiUnlock tool (you'll have to wait 168hours)
Download the ROM you want from here
Then follow this guide (skip step 2 in this guide since you've already downloaded the ROM you wanted)

iamrance.asa said:
No question is stupid if helps you out. You'll need to have the bootloader unlocked unless it says RKBMIXM in your about phone section. EEA is RKBEUXM. If you're in Europe, I would stay with the EEA ROM because it seems to work better in general. Global might offer some better cellular signal in other places but it's iffy. I haven't really seen a difference in signal after switching from EEA to Global (I'm in the U.S). If you want to install it after unlocking the bootloader, then you should wait until c.mi.com uploads it on their site since it will be in a better format for it.
Yes. You will get OTA updates. Banking apps work on mine just fine which is on global, unlocked, and has magisk. According to this, all 5G bands in the UK are supported. Widevine L1 is working on mine still after clean flashing Global.
This ROM isn't meant to flash from a different variant since it's an OTA. If you want flash the global ROM, follow these steps:
Unlock bootloader with Xiaomi MiUnlock tool (you'll have to wait 168hours)
Download the ROM you want from here
Then follow this guide (skip step 2 in this guide since you've already downloaded the ROM you wanted)
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That's very clear to understand thanks for taking up the time to explain , I'll get the EEA as I'm in the UK the one thing I dont understand what is magisk ?
Thanks Again

uscool said:
That's very clear to understand thanks for taking up the time to explain , I'll get the EEA as I'm in the UK the one thing I dont understand what is magisk ?
Thanks Again
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Magisk is a systemless root method. Usually root will trip bank apps but you can hide Magisk and keep SafetyNet intact (this is what tell banking apps, etc if the device is modified or not). It's not necessary to have. I just figured you were planning on it since you asked about banking apps.

iamrance.asa said:
Magisk is a systemless root method. Usually root will trip bank apps but you can hide Magisk and keep SafetyNet intact (this is what tell banking apps, etc if the device is modified or not). It's not necessary to have. I just figured you were planning on it since you asked about banking apps.
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Would I need Magisk if flashing stock rom to have access to banking apps ? it leaves root open ? I would just prefer to the phone to act like stock and get OTA updates
Thanks

uscool said:
Would I need Magisk if flashing stock rom to have access to banking apps ? it leaves root open ? I would just prefer to the phone to act like stock and get OTA updates
Thanks
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No. You don't need it at all. Just an unlocked bootloader and the rom you're flashing is all.

iamrance.asa said:
No. You don't need it at all. Just an unlocked bootloader and the rom you're flashing is all.
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just made order for one, Thank you very much

With last update i see more ram used. I ve debloated my rom but previuosly i had 5gb ram free with 0.13 rom now 4gb.

uscool said:
just made order for one, Thank you very much
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Nice! What one did you order?

ghismo83 said:
With last update i see more ram used. I ve debloated my rom but previuosly i had 5gb ram free with 0.13 rom now 4gb.
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On 12.5.1.0?

iamrance.asa said:
Nice! What one did you order?
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8gb/128gb with Xiaomi GaN charger Type-C 55W
£514.00 and don't have to worry about custom charges 7/9 day delivery
Will flash stock EU rom

ghismo83 said:
With last update i see more ram used. I ve debloated my rom but previuosly i had 5gb ram free with 0.13 rom now 4gb.
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unused ram is wasted ram
it's not like on windows or something
it's basically good if there is not too much free ram

uscool said:
8gb/128gb with Xiaomi GaN charger Type-C 55W
£514.00 and don't have to worry about custom charges 7/9 day delivery
Will flash stock EU rom
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I ordered mine from GizTop, didn't have to pay any customs but it took forever to get here even when I paid for expedited. So it ended up arriving a couple days before the Pro/Ultra/11i were announced. Also came with an EU charger since that's the factory one, so I had to order a GaN charger for it. It wasn't the best experience but now I have two black/green ported 65w GaN blocks for it and a pretty neat magnetic cable. I spend around $38 for the first one, though. The second one I snagged for a cool $15
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unused ram is wasted ram
it's not like on windows or something
it's basically good if there is not too much free ram
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I've honestly never really thought about ram consumption except for when it's causing slowdowns. I'll start keeping this in mind

iamrance.asa said:
I ordered mine from GizTop, didn't have to pay any customs but it took forever to get here even when I paid for expedited. So it ended up arriving a couple days before the Pro/Ultra/11i were announced. Also came with an EU charger since that's the factory one, so I had to order a GaN charger for it. It wasn't the best experience but now I have two black/green ported 65w GaN blocks for it and a pretty neat magnetic cable. I spend around $38 for the first one, though. The second one I snagged for a cool $15
I've honestly never really thought about ram consumption except for when it's causing slowdowns. I'll start keeping this in mind
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Damn I don't think I could handle that wait , I went with Wonda Mobile and have very good reviews hopefully get it quickly can't wait to try it currently have mi 9t looking forward checking out the 120hz and wanted bigger screen

uscool said:
Damn I don't think I could handle that wait , I went with Wonda Mobile and have very good reviews hopefully get it quickly can't wait to try it currently have mi 9t looking forward checking out the 120hz and wanted bigger screen
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Yeah, kind of killed my excitement by the time it got here. Planning to get the Ultra soon too because I'm a sucker for that camera bump on the back. Hopefully it won't take so long to get here but there really isn't many good options to get it here quick at a fair price

iamrance.asa said:
Yeah, kind of killed my excitement by the time it got here. Planning to get the Ultra soon too because I'm a sucker for that camera bump on the back. Hopefully it won't take so long to get here but there really isn't many good options to get it here quick at a fair price
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I dont use camera much so not the main thing for me also like how Xiaomi give you that option and still not taking away the rest of the spec , for example look at the s21 they also take away the screen size
So preparing with the files and looking at the guide
Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool downloaded in Step 1, and double click on it to install
The MiFlash2020-3-14-0 doesnt install can only decompress the files can you just select XiaoMiFlash.exe in folder to open it
The Rom file from the link you provided
miui_VENUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.13.0.RKBEUXM_27c451d5b7_11.0.zip
On the guide it says
(Please check if the ROM file suffix is '.tgz'. If it is '.gz', please rename it to '.tgz')
When I decompress the zip and try selecting it in MiFlash it says Couldnt Find flash script
Can I just download venus_eea_global_images_V12.0.13.0.RKBEUXM_20210402.0000.00_11.0_eea_4c0dda6f7f.tgz
Its in the guide
Also I make sure clean all and lock isnt selected
I just want stock EU ROM I just flash once and future updates done by OTA
Thanks

uscool said:
So preparing with the files and looking at the guide
Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool downloaded in Step 1, and double click on it to install
The MiFlash2020-3-14-0 doesnt install can only decompress the files can you just select XiaoMiFlash.exe in folder to open it
The Rom file from the link you provided
miui_VENUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.13.0.RKBEUXM_27c451d5b7_11.0.zip
On the guide it says
(Please check if the ROM file suffix is '.tgz'. If it is '.gz', please rename it to '.tgz')
Can I just download venus_eea_global_images_V12.0.13.0.RKBEUXM_20210402.0000.00_11.0_eea_4c0dda6f7f.tgz
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Yeah, that seems to be my bad. Download the one from the flashing guide in tgz for it. I didn't think about the ones in the Rom Downloads sections being in a different format.
By the way, you might have noticed this ROM is MIUI 12 and not the 12.5. So you will have an update soon after flashing but probably not instantly. When I flashed Global, it took a little for Updater to catch up. So don't worry if it doesn't show any updates when you first try.
uscool said:
So preparing with the files and looking at the guide
Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool downloaded in Step 1, and double click on it to install
The MiFlash2020-3-14-0 doesnt install can only decompress the files can you just select XiaoMiFlash.exe in folder to open it
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I'll update this section after I look on my computer for the miflash version I used. I first had a portable that didn't work (driver reading issues) so if I remember correctly, I downloaded an older one in msi format and updated. I
Itsin the guide
So it appears I downloaded two after the first portable. MiFlash 20181115 which seems to also be portable with more option and MiFlash v7.4.25 which installed on Windows. I would trying the newer first to see if it works correctly for you, then the second as a fallback. You can just click on XiaoMiFlash.exe in first one's folder.
uscool said:
Also I make sure clean all and lock isnt selected
I just want stock EU ROM I just flash once and future updates done by OTA
Thanks
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**update** You can't have lock on if you're on a China variant and using a ROM other than the China Official! It will result in brick since it doesn't support any other rom being locked on it!

iamrance.asa said:
Yeah, that seems to be my bad. Download the one from the flashing guide in tgz for it. I didn't think about the ones in the Rom Downloads sections being in a different format.
By the way, you might have noticed this ROM is MIUI 12 and not the 12.5. So you will have an update soon after flashing but probably not instantly. When I flashed Global, it took a little for Updater to catch up. So don't worry if it doesn't show any updates when you first try.
I'll update this section after I look on my computer for the miflash version I used. I first had a portable that didn't work (driver reading issues) so if I remember correctly, I downloaded an older one in msi format and updated. I
Itsin the guide
Yes you can keep it on "Clean all and lock." It will lock the bootloader back after flashing. It also gives you an error at the end if you just have "clean all" selected (something like lock script not initialized or something) which isn't something to be concerned about. It's also possible to wait and lock it with "fastboot oem lock" command, instead.
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No problem I don't mind not having latest update right away I can just wait for OTA just like I would if bought EU version
I was watching YouTube step by step on flashing and he mentioned not to select Clean all and lock it will brick the phone ?
Does it matter if I leave it open it won't effect banking apps ?
Thanks

Question Safe to downgrade to V12.0.15.0.RKFMIXM (Global) (From 12.5.1)?

Hello there!
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, and yesterday I made the grave mistake of hitting that "update" button. What used to be a close to perfect smartphone turned into a pile of trash with about 10 GREAT functions REMOVED. Instead they added 10 new phone-destroying functions which make this phone close to unusable for me at the moment.
That being said, I obviosuly want to downgrade my phone to the version it came with apparently is V12.0.15.0.RKFMIXM (Global). Is it safe to downgrade to this version from the version I'm on now 12.5.1? Even if it's not safe, could you please tell me how likely it is that my phone ends up bricked?
Thanks! I hope this works!

If you have updated it using Official Updater app, then there is a high risk of bricking your phone. It depends on ARB index.
Try flashing Fastboot ROM using Mi Flash tool. If it's not safe to downgrade, Mi Flash will prevent you from flashing it.

Yes, I used the official updater app in settings.
OK so you're there's a chance? Because this 12.5.1 version is complete and utter ****. I REALLY want to downgrade. Please help me out here, this version is SO BAD that I have to buy a new phone if the downgrade doesn't work.

In order to use Mi Flash tool, your bootloader has to be unlocked. If you are not familiar with these process, I suggest you to follow this method instead.
This is how you go back to a previous version of MIUI: revert your Xiaomi a buggy update - Xiaomi News - World Today News
When we update our Xiaomi we run the risk that this new update contains bugs. Although Xiaomi tests each new version before launching it, like any other software there may be undetected errors that spoil our user experience. It is not the first time that an update released by Xiaomi negatively...
www.world-today-news.com
Warning: Someone else stuck in bootloop while tried to use this method. check this
If you are not familiar with recovering phone from brick, decide yourself whether it's worth the risk. Alternatively, you can wait for the next update, which might solve your problem.

Have you tried updating to the latest 12.5.3?
I'm stuck on this crappy 12.5.1 as well but I don't want to unlock anything or wait for the update... So my question is can I use the Mi Tool without unlocking the bootloader?

Spudsicles said:
Have you tried updating to the latest 12.5.3?
I'm stuck on this crappy 12.5.1 as well but I don't want to unlock anything or wait for the update... So my question is can I use the Mi Tool without unlocking the bootloader?
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I have not, because I have not received the update on my device yet. However I don't expect them to fix these god-awful "updates" in the next update, hence I'd rather just downgrade, which I'll probably try to do tomorrow. 12.0.15.0 was absolutely perfect (the version it came with) and I KNEW I shouldn't have updated ((

OSX.Nobody said:
In order to use Mi Flash tool, your bootloader has to be unlocked. If you are not familiar with these process, I suggest you to follow this method instead.
This is how you go back to a previous version of MIUI: revert your Xiaomi a buggy update - Xiaomi News - World Today News
When we update our Xiaomi we run the risk that this new update contains bugs. Although Xiaomi tests each new version before launching it, like any other software there may be undetected errors that spoil our user experience. It is not the first time that an update released by Xiaomi negatively...
www.world-today-news.com
Warning: Someone else stuck in bootloop while tried to use this method. check this
If you are not familiar with recovering phone from brick, decide yourself whether it's worth the risk. Alternatively, you can wait for the next update, which might solve your problem.
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I have another Xiaomi I don't care about which ALSO has the horrible 12.5.1. Since I don't care about this device I'll try downgrading it tomorrow, and if it works I'll do it again with my Redmi Note 10 Pro

I'm really curious about those features you said they remove and why miui 12.5 is so bad, I was just about to update!

Hi! I would also like to know what is wrong with 12.5.1 on the redmi note 10 pro. Mine has 12.0.6 (Russian version I think), and I'm trying my best to figure out how to update it to 12.5.1, but I've read many comments saying it is trash.
Can you tell me your biggest complains? What I don't like about my current version is the 10 seconds always on display, and not being able to select an icon pack for the system launcher. Do you have those features on 12.5.1?

My friend, the uptade to 12.5 did not ad or remove any aplications or funtions.
My be you collect them from any place.

Spudsicles said:
So my question is can I use the Mi Tool without unlocking the bootloader?
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No, installing a Fastboot ROM requires your device to have an unlocked bootloader.

Little Snevil said:
I'm really curious about those features you said they remove and why miui 12.5 is so bad, I was just about to update!
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DON'T update! Here's a list of the worst ones:
1) They REMOVED the progress bar from the media players on the lock screen, so now you CAN'T scroll through music and audio directly from the lock screen.
2) The screen automatically shuts off after 5 seconds after receiving a notification and there's NO WAY to increase it, making it impossible to read more than 1 notification.
3) When swiping/deleting the last notification the notification screen automatically closes REGARDLESS if you had a media player or something else you wanted to check out, so now they're forcing you to open it up again every time you close the last notification.
4) The notification screen now has a non-removable "No notifications" text, as if I needed someone to TELL me that. Completely unnecessary and ugly as crap.
Note that these are NOT bugs, but features, so if you update you're never getting these features back.
I use a smartphone when I work and this crap only makes things harder for me! Downgrading today!
EDIT: These are ONLY my main issues, the whole update is super buggy and laggy ALL AROUND, so be prepared to add aother 100 bugs and glitches to that list!

Are you sure that you had that options before, at last 2 one impossible....

OSX.Nobody said:
In order to use Mi Flash tool, your bootloader has to be unlocked. If you are not familiar with these process, I suggest you to follow this method instead.
This is how you go back to a previous version of MIUI: revert your Xiaomi a buggy update - Xiaomi News - World Today News
When we update our Xiaomi we run the risk that this new update contains bugs. Although Xiaomi tests each new version before launching it, like any other software there may be undetected errors that spoil our user experience. It is not the first time that an update released by Xiaomi negatively...
www.world-today-news.com
Warning: Someone else stuck in bootloop while tried to use this method. check this
If you are not familiar with recovering phone from brick, decide yourself whether it's worth the risk. Alternatively, you can wait for the next update, which might solve your problem.
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1 extremely quick question, which one of these is the correct one?
Thank you!

artembazhanov said:
1 extremely quick question, which one of these is the correct one?
Thank you!
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The recovery rom is for TWRP, fastboot rom is of course fastboot flashing.

artembazhanov said:
1 extremely quick question, which one of these is the correct one?
Thank you!
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Recovery ROM

OSX.Nobody said:
Recovery ROM
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I downloaded the fastboot load because it's easier to install. Great news, I downgraded my Redmi Note 7 without issue and it's working flawlessly! Then I tried unlocking my Note 10 Pro, but it's telling me to wait 168 hours. Can I use it during that time? Because I kind of need to.
Thanks!

artembazhanov said:
I downloaded the fastboot load because it's easier to install.
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I thought you were asking about the method that described in the link I shared, which needs Recovery ROM. If you have unlocked bootloader, you have plenty of possibility.
artembazhanov said:
Can I use it during that time?
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Yes you can. But don't touch any options in Developer settings related to unlocking procedure. Specially do NOT logout Mi Account.
If you are going to unlock, you should try MIUI EU ROM first, It might solve your problem.

OSX.Nobody said:
I thought you were asking about the method that described in the link I shared, which needs Recovery ROM. If you have unlocked bootloader, you have plenty of possibility.
Yes you can. But don't touch any options in Developer settings related to unlocking procedure. Specially do NOT logout Mi Account.
If you are going to unlock, you should try MIUI EU ROM first, It might solve your problem.
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Definitely won't be messing with developer mode any more this week, and yeah, I'm not logging out either. Thanks!
I'm waiting a week before trying anything else. According to xda-developers you have to wait if you want to unlock.

artembazhanov said:
I'm waiting a week before trying anything else. According to xda-developers you have to wait if you want to unlock.
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Sorry I mean after unlocking your bootloader, you should try EU ROM first (before flashing official ROM).