Hi,
I'm thinking about buying a Redmi 4X, and it looks like it's a little cheaper to get the Chinese version. They're also more readily available. I'm planning to install Lineage OS or another custom ROM (whichever is 'best'). Has anyone here managed to unlock the bootloader on a Chinese device, while not understanding Chinese? Is there a guide with screenshots that I can follow? I will happily take the screenshots if you can help me through the steps. Unlocking seems quite simple, but I worry about navigating the menus without understanding what they say
-Walter
Imho you can switch the language to english.
Not when it has Chinese ROM, I thought?
http://c.mi.com/thread-65142-1-0.html
ConradB said:
http://c.mi.com/thread-65142-1-0.html
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Whaaaat?! Jeez, that's a lot of wasted research that I've been doing on this :cyclops:
Thanks, ConradB!
You can definitely switch the language to English. Make sure to check if it supports the bands you need in your area though. I'm in the US and Global version is the only version that works here with 4g.
ConradB said:
http://c.mi.com/thread-65142-1-0.html
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onestoploser said:
You can definitely switch the language to English. Make sure to check if it supports the bands you need in your area though. I'm in the US and Global version is the only version that works here with 4g.
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Thanks, I've checked already and it looks like I'll be fine with any version. Looking forward to getting my package and getting started!
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Hey, I just bought the phone from the manufacturer. I'm in Europe,I can't change the navigation buttons when I follow guides online, they are greyed out. Can anyone help? I want to changethw back button to the left. Tks
I am on MIUI 8 global version, my settings are fine. Which ROM you are on?
It says mui global 7.2.8.0.0 stable
goose81 said:
It says mui global 7.2.8.0.0 stable
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5-digit MIUI version is fake one.
leledumbo said:
5-digit MIUI version is fake one.
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It's not fake it was bought from the official website nis store
goose81 said:
It's not fake it was bought from the official website nis store
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The MIUI version that is fake, not the phone.
leledumbo said:
The MIUI version that is fake, not the phone.
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Ah OK. Why would it have a fake ROM from the store and should I change the ROM? Sorry I'm a novice with this phone
goose81 said:
Ah OK. Why would it have a fake ROM from the store and should I change the ROM? Sorry I'm a novice with this phone
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Because the distributor wants you to have it, in order to prevent you claiming insurance when your phone breaks due to updates and/or any kind of modifications. Yes, you should change it to official ROM and read a lot, A LOT of existing forum topics and documentations, unless you want to keep yourself locked with that fake ROM functionality.
leledumbo said:
Because the distributor wants you to have it, in order to prevent you claiming insurance when your phone breaks due to updates and/or any kind of modifications. Yes, you should change it to official ROM and read a lot, A LOT of existing forum topics and documentations, unless you want to keep yourself locked with that fake ROM functionality.
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Why would a phone with an official ROM break due to updates? Surely an official ROM is more stable. I will read the stickies thanks
goose81 said:
Why would a phone with an official ROM break due to updates? Surely an official ROM is more stable. I will read the stickies thanks
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Don't think that far. Just think that the distributor doesn't want you to modify the ROM in any way than the one they've been testing (and adding bloatwares) on.
What rom should I be installing? I have read all the forums posts but alot of people seem to be using my (fake) eu rom perfectly and are happy with it.
Can someone send me a link to exactly the rom I should be using. All I want is a rom that will update when the new android version comes out, I have had no updates yet with this rom so im not sure if it will ever update...
Should I even be changing the rom I have. I dont have any interest in the other roms available bar official and eu (fake official)
tks
goose81 said:
What rom should I be installing? I have read all the forums posts but alot of people seem to be using my (fake) eu rom perfectly and are happy with it.
Can someone send me a link to exactly the rom I should be using. All I want is a rom that will update when the new android version comes out, I have had no updates yet with this rom so im not sure if it will ever update...
Should I even be changing the rom I have. I dont have any interest in the other roms available bar official and eu (fake official)
tks
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http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
you can choose the Developer ROM, so probably u will get the Android Nougat before the other users.
Thanks and if I just wanted the most stable official ROM that will get updates over time which would be the choice with English language that most people outside China ie would go for?
As stated in the title, I'm helping someone (trying to anyways) with their Chinese variant of the honor play, and am having a lot of trouble finding any information or success stories for getting a global ROM on the Chinese variant. I confirmed that this phone has an unlocked bootloader. I saw one post saying that it's simply not possible because of a different modem in the TL10, please someone help me out. This Chinese ROM is problematic. Otherwise great device!
Thanks
Probably not as while debranding it may end up with locked frp. Had this been other variant, I just posted a debranding method in development section
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Probably not as while debranding it may end up with locked frp. Had this been other variant, I just posted a debranding method in development section
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Ok, while that's disappointing, in not really surprised. Tell you for your reply.
Doug
zarlydoug said:
Ok, while that's disappointing, in not really surprised. Tell you for your reply.
Doug
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May be you cam change firmware but dont have the luxury of any mistakes on China version
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May be you cam change firmware but dont have the luxury of any mistakes on China version
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What do you mean, like a make would brick the phone? I worked even know where to find the files to install TWRP and root for this phone.
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What do you mean, like a make would brick the phone? I worked even know where to find the files to install TWRP and root for this phone.
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If you follow the guide correctly and use correct firmware with absolute proper attention, you may be able to do it
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If you follow the guide correctly and use correct firmware with absolute proper attention, you may be able to do it
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Do you know where I can find the guide and files?
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Do you know where I can find the guide and files?
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Which version you want to debrand to?
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Which version you want to debrand to?
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Well whatever wouldn't be the Chinese version, everytime I reset it it reinstalled all of the bloatware, and it won't even let me change the launchers. So I guess whichever is the most stable global version. I've found information but I found myself confused by must of it. I know how to use ADB and root and install TWRP.
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Well whatever wouldn't be the Chinese version, everytime I reset it it reinstalled all of the bloatware, and it won't even let me change the launchers. So I guess whichever is the most stable global version. I've found information but I found myself confused by must of it. I know how to use ADB and root and install TWRP.
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You can go with Philippines version. Tested fine
Awesome, thanks I'll see if I can find the EU version.
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You can go with EU or Indian version as C900 firmwares are not available. Elss you can try C636 but EU and Indian firmwares are tested.
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I hate to be a pain, but I'm not finding anything like a guide or files for rebranding, is there something here in the forum's?
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Awesome, thanks I'll see if I can find the EU version.
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Did you find something?
forum_xda-developers.com/honor-10/how-to/successfully-rebranding-chinese-col-t3823782
I have a similar problem but yet did not manage to find time to rebrand.
Credits to Maxmotos for sharing this in the V40 forum.
Here ya guys go. Hopefully someone can take a crack at these.
Please credit if reposted since its not available anywhere on the webz.
https://anonfile.com/B3xc685fn6/LGUP...r_1_0_40_2_msi
https://anonfile.com/i5y16a59na/LGUP...r_1_16_0_3_msi
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v40/development/lgup-1-15-developer-t3905675/page10?nocache=1
What next?
I can confirm the phone is recognized by it. I am afraid to try the crossflash. Any suggestions?
Inerent said:
I can confirm the phone is recognized by it. I am afraid to try the crossflash. Any suggestions?
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Why do u want to crossflash? U have the korean variant which is awesome
trouble. said:
Why do u want to crossflash? U have the korean variant which is awesome
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You're right. I wanted to try my language and see how it feels.
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You're right. I wanted to try my language and see how it feels.
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Is the Eu firmware for V500EM is Global/World version?
If yes, i wanna test the Europe firmware on my current Korea device, which is existing some local apps.:silly:
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Is the Eu firmware for V500EM is Global/World version?
If yes, i wanna test the Europe firmware on my current Korea device, which is existing some local apps.:silly:
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We also want. But atm we need to wait. There is no working crossflash solution tested. LG-UP 1.16 doesn't work. LG-UP 1.15 cmd line has not been tested. It could brick the device.
Hey guys any any solution is crossflash I'm trying with lg v50 from wacky Verizon
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Hey guys any any solution is crossflash I'm trying with lg v50 from wacky Verizon
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did you find a solution?
I found this https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...er-w-lgmobile-drivers-and-common_dll.4304181/ tool useful to easily get a working LG UP on my PC and thought I might share it with you folks
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Why do u want to crossflash? U have the korean variant which is awesome
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not awesome, lot of korean apps, missing many east european languages
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I can confirm the phone is recognized by it. I am afraid to try the crossflash. Any suggestions?
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for crossflash missing partition dl mode
I do not own a laptop .
Is there any way I can download and flash a stock MIUI RoM to replace the Vodafone branding on this phone.
Help if you can please
I also hear the EU RoM works better/best. Is this true?
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I do not own a laptop .
Is there any way I can download and flash a stock MIUI RoM to replace the Vodafone branding on this phone.
Help if you can please
I also hear the EU RoM works better/best. Is this true?
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Without a PC, it's not possible.
Global is better.
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Without a PC, it's not possible.
Global is better.
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Thank you for clarifying.
Ok so ..
Does the Vodafone branding compromise my experience in any way? For example, it might not lock on to all bands in a frequency being transmitted from a mast, it might slow it down, it might prevent further MIUI updates, and so on?
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Thank you for clarifying.
Ok so ..
Does the Vodafone branding compromise my experience in any way? For example, it might not lock on to all bands in a frequency being transmitted from a mast, it might slow it down, it might prevent further MIUI updates, and so on?
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Nope, just an update delay with the official channel.
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Nope, just an update delay with the official channel.
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Thank you muchly. You've been a great help..I don't feel purchasing a laptop is worth the benefit of a delayed update. I'm on MIUI13 and happy. If I get 14 then fine. If not, fine again.
Thank you so much for your replies .
Hello everybody.
I went on the Aliexpress site and I noticed that there are many sellers who offer the tablet with a global version do you know where I could get this version of the frimware?
HIMES88 said:
Hello everybody.
I went on the Aliexpress site and I noticed that there are many sellers who offer the tablet with a global version do you know where I could get this version of the frimware?
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I've actually never seen it listed for download. Most people want to get away from it because it's missing a lot. Is there a reason why you want to install it? There's better roms if you need another language besides English or Chinese.
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I've actually never seen it listed for download. Most people want to get away from it because it's missing a lot. Is there a reason why you want to install it? There's better roms if you need another language besides English or Chinese.
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Which kind of roms please
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I've actually never seen it listed for download. Most people want to get away from it because it's missing a lot. Is there a reason why you want to install it? There's better roms if you need another language besides English or Chinese.
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is there no problem with e.g. Polish language in these other roms? everything works as it should? what is the best rom to make it work?
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is there no problem with e.g. Polish language in these other roms? everything works as it should? what is the best rom to make it work?
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Have you looked at cr Droid? There's a couple roms threads in this subforum with more info.