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Last week I purchased a Mi 8 from a mexican version of eBay, and I come from the legendary Mi A1.
I wanna have faith and think the seller did not have any bad intentions when he sold it to me, because it's a chinese version with MIUI 10 global ROM. It obviously has its bootloader unlock.
I'm aware of:
China Mi 8 + GLOBAL ROM + Unlocked booloader = safe
China Mi 8 + China ROM + Locked booloader = safe
China Mi 8 + GLOBAL ROM + Locked booloader = BRICK!
To keep it short, I wanna be able to use Google Pay and Netflix, so I wanna root my Mi 8. As far as I read, I don't need to flash MIUI.eu, only root and use Magisk tricks.
I downloaded this TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-1110-t3869729, and another one from a site that I don't remember.
I didn't want to flash it because I don't want to risk bricking it ot bootlooping it. With the Mi A1 I needed to boot into a "temporary" TWRP and then flash the real thing, so I tried the same thing. The TWRPs didn't boot at all. So, is it safe to flash that latest TWRP? If I root and tinker with Magisk, will I be able to bypass Google's certification?
It is safe to flash that recovery. I'm afraid that you might have to decrypt your phone by formating data. Otherwise I really recommend you to flash Xiaomi.eu, it passes SafetyNet and it has less bloatware, you don't even need to flash Magisk. I was on Xiaomi.eu since RN3 MTK as that ROM is originally from my country and it was the best option and I still consider their ROM as one of the best if not the best.
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Dexer125 said:
It is safe to flash that recovery. I'm afraid that you might have to decrypt your phone by formating data. Otherwise I really recommend you to flash Xiaomi.eu, it passes SafetyNet and it has less bloatware, you don't even need to flash Magisk. I was on Xiaomi.eu since RN3 MTK as that ROM is originally from my country and it was the best option and I still consider their ROM as one of the best if not the best.
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So, the TWRP is only flasheable and not bootable? I don't mind the bloatware,as I find it actually useful, except for the Mi theme and app store (which I already uninstalled). Is the EU ROM aat the latest version? The day I got my phone I got the 10.2.1.0 update and installed it normally.
To root I have to do the verity dm thing, right?
Lastly. I only want to root and not flash any other ROM for the time being, because I like to edit root/system/media stuff and some build prop lines for fun. That's what I did with my A1 to entertain myself.
EDIT: The formatting data part is really a bummer. It took me a day to set everything up and I don't wanna do it again.
Fraot said:
So, the TWRP is only flasheable and not bootable? I don't mind the bloatware,as I find it actually useful, except for the Mi theme and app store (which I already uninstalled). Is the EU ROM aat the latest version? The day I got my phone I got the 10.2.1.0 update and installed it normally.
To root I have to do the verity dm thing, right?
Lastly. I only want to root and not flash any other ROM for the time being, because I like to edit root/system/media stuff and some build prop lines for fun. That's what I did with my A1 to entertain myself.
EDIT: The formatting data part is really a bummer. It took me a day to set everything up and I don't wanna do it again.
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You have to flash twrp recovery > reboot to twrp recovery > root device with magisk and then reboot to miui.
Yes eu rom is always updated to latest version!
@Fraot just saw your thread and i am also getting Chinese model. Please suggest me is it safe to buy? and can i install other roms like HavocOS etc.?
ammaralidj said:
@Fraot just saw your thread and i am also getting Chinese model. Please suggest me is it safe to buy? and can i install other roms like HavocOS etc.?
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It's safe. You can install each custom you want. You must remember only one thing. It's not allowed to install global miui and lock bootloader.
mar.ur said:
It's safe. You can install each custom you want. You must remember only one thing. It's not allowed to install global miui and lock bootloader.
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Thank you so much for your reply. This is written in another thread that if the bootloader of chinese model is unlocked than i can install global rom on it.
[emoji3531]from Pakistan
ammaralidj said:
Thank you so much for your reply. This is written in another thread that if the bootloader of chinese model is unlocked than i can install global rom on it.
[emoji3531]from Pakistan
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Yes, you can install whatever you want with unlocked bootloader
Do you recommend buying Mi8 in 2019 and is the android development is good?
[emoji3531]from Pakistan
ammaralidj said:
Do you recommend buying Mi8 in 2019 and is the android development is good?
[emoji3531]from Pakistan
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I am on official LOS 16 and it's very good and stable ROM for Mi8 but other custom roms are good as well. If you can buy Mi 8 much cheaper than Mi9 or k20pro that will be ok. If not I would prefer k20pro (mi 9t pro)
mar.ur said:
I am on official LOS 16 and it's very good and stable ROM for Mi8 but other custom roms are good as well. If you can buy Mi 8 much cheaper than Mi9 or k20pro that will be ok. If not I would prefer k20pro (mi 9t pro)
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K20pro or mi9t pro are very expensive in Pakistan. That's why i am interested in mi8 because of its Amoled and SD845.
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ammaralidj said:
K20pro or mi9t pro are very expensive in Pakistan. That's why i am interested in mi8 because of its Amoled and SD845.
[emoji3531]from Pakistan
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In that case buy Mi8. It is still very fast and efficient phone. Miui global or Chinese is quite good, custom roms as well. You can enjoy with this phone for not too high price
mar.ur said:
In that case buy Mi8. It is still very fast and efficient phone. Miui global or Chinese is quite good, custom roms as well. You can enjoy with this phone for not too high price
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Now i have two choices
1. Mi8 Chinese 6/128gb
2. Mi8 Global 6/64gb
Which one is worth buying
Btw prices are same
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It depends on what are your preferences. If you will be use any custom rom there is not any reason to pay more for global version. Remember that if you would like to has locked bootloader you can use only chinese miui rom ( Chinese and English language only) on Chinese version.
Hi all,
First up, I have been running 3rd party ROMs on my old Sony Z2 for years (TWRP with Cyanogen then LineageOS).
So i'm semi-experienced with running other ROMs.
I have a Mi 9 global currently running the latest stable official Global MIUI.
The bloat and calling-home by the Xiaomi stock apps is ridiculous, so want off ASAP.
Ideally I'm after a very lightweight, stripped down version of Android with OpenGApps Pico (or equiv).
All hardware working would be a bonus (losing IR and NFC isnt a deal-breaker. Need BT working though).
So what would you guys recommend I run?
Thanks in advance
xiaomi.eu
I bought my mi 9 before 1 week and yesterday I unlocked the bootloader and installed Xiaomi eu , I'm very happy with it and i got 9h of Screen Time on.
I'm in same position as the OP. Waiting 6 more days before I can unlock and also keeping a close eye on the stability of Pixel Experience rom. Currently using it on a Samsung S7 so that will be my first choice.
Xiaomi.eu or Revolution OS are both great Miui roms.
Pixel Experience isn't stable enough for you I guess. But in future it will.
hello friends I have a problem when I unlock my 9 install the twrp that says on the page xiaomi.eu and I liked the rom and wanting to update to 9.6.13 try to enter the twrp and I can not appear the black screen and restart to the rom that I currently have from xiaomi.eu 9.6.5 someone can help me.
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hello friends I have a problem when I unlock my 9 install the twrp that says on the page xiaomi.eu and I liked the rom and wanting to update to 9.6.13 try to enter the twrp and I can not appear the black screen and restart to the rom that I currently have from xiaomi.eu 9.6.5 someone can help me.
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I replied to your other post.
Revolution OS > xiaomi.eu (if you don't like constant Softwareupdates - in case you debloat one of those & install magisk mods).
I don't say xiaomi.eu is bad, but I'd prefere to not update my smartphone unnecessarily ("never thouch a running system").
MWPau said:
Hi all,
First up, I have been running 3rd party ROMs on my old Sony Z2 for years (TWRP with Cyanogen then LineageOS).
So i'm semi-experienced with running other ROMs.
I have a Mi 9 global currently running the latest stable official Global MIUI.
The bloat and calling-home by the Xiaomi stock apps is ridiculous, so want off ASAP.
Ideally I'm after a very lightweight, stripped down version of Android with OpenGApps Pico (or equiv).
All hardware working would be a bonus (losing IR and NFC isnt a deal-breaker. Need BT working though).
So what would you guys recommend I run?
Thanks in advance
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Try Globe Rom, it can be customized by you. You'll like it ?
Do xiaomi.eu and revolution os have widevine l1?
Hi
I just purchased a mi 11 12/256 china version, bootloader unlocked, flashed with eu ROM 12.5.7 stable.
I am looking for any custom ROMs available but not finding anything. Specifically looking for a fully de-googled ROM. I have checked and /e/, calyx, graphene, Lineage, and many others and not found any compatible for this device. Anyone know of any? Possibly prereooted ROMs I can remove google myself?
I'm new to customizing phones so thanks
at moment we dont have proper custom rom . some of us use GSI until we have custom rom .
There is AOSP rom, android 12 beta from google... working nice
This phone is couple months old, still no custom ROM, weird.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro has tons of custom roms already.
dromaczek said:
There is AOSP rom, android 12 beta from google... working nice
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where is the aosp rom? link please ...
Search here for Android 12
URL unfurl="true"]https://c.mi.com/thread-3708908-1-0.html[/URL]
RebornCheiko said:
This phone is couple months old, still no custom ROM, weird.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro has tons of custom roms already.
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This is because mi 11 is the first sm8350(snapdragon 888) xiaomi phone.
feng.zh.cfo said:
where is the aosp rom? link please ...
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No sound in calls.....
RebornCheiko said:
This phone is couple months old, still no custom ROM, weird.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro has tons of custom roms already.
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Yes but the Note 10 Pro is much more affordable. So, more people have the device. Also developers need to be able to be able to buy the device themselves.
yeah i actually sold my oppo x2 pro and bought the Mi11 cause i assumed like the mi8, mi9 and mi10 that a lot of custom roms would be available.. we are not off to a good start!! at least it has root
I bought the xiaomi redmi note 5g, and I am looking for custom recovery and they are all for the mojito version ... I have camellian. I don't know if you can put the TWRP of the mojito in the camellian ... Also I looked for official ROMs to update the mobile, none of them match the name that is in the version that I have installed:
MIUIGlobal12.0.3StableRKSEOUR
Model: M1203K196
Sorry if there is already a topic on this, but I am completely lost.
Thanks for the help.
Greetings!
I also recently got this handset as a bargain back up device. Only cost me €70 unlocked.
I believe there aren't any roms specific to this handset yet, as the kernel sources haven't been released yet. There are GSI roms, but I haven't looked into them too much, as I wanted a reliable daily driver.
no custom rom rom, only gsi. the twrp have toch screen not working. needs otg or twrp manager for pc. but for gsi installation fastboot is suggested. with stock recovery. the future of xiaomi modding are the gsi. also the new redmi note 11 serie come out with mtk processor.. so i'm quite sue that treble project will be the new frontier for xioni devices
Hello community,
I have problems finding a lightweight and working custom rom with good performance for my Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Merlin) device. The model name is M2003J15SS. First of all one question. Should ROMs for devices with codename "Merlinx" also run on my "Merlin" device?
I first flashed (without recognizing it) Pixel Experience for "Merlinx". The phone was working at first, but started lagging after a short time. Therefore I decided to try another ROM because I could not find a fix. The second one was PixelPlusUI. This time i used a correct ROM for "Merlin" but my device wont boot now! I have already unbricked it few weeks ago so I was able to stop the bootloop again. Now I really need some help before I have to do this again...
Does someone have an advice? Would be nice if it is an official ROM.
Thanks and greetings.
Merlin and merlinx is same devices and you can use there ROMs
I recommend you to first flash a global fastboot ROM than custom ROMs
It's can be helpful to reduce lag
Also you can turn off sync , debloat unwanted apps , use mods and etc..