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Xiaomi mi 8 SE changing from China ROM to Global

Hi there,
I have a Chinese ROM mi 8 SE and I unlocked the bootloader and try to install global ROM via MiFlash tool but failed.
Can someone provide me the Global ROM to install it via this method through fastboot ?
Thank you in advance.

AFAIK there's no Global ROM for this device.

There isn`t official rom, but there is non official, which apparently works great.
xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-11-1.47342/

rbs_uk said:
There isn`t official rom, but there is non official, which apparently works great.
xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-11-1.47342/
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thank you so much I install custom ROM through TWRP

I believe there will be more custom roms in short time, device is really among best buy phones currently and I am sure
more and more developers will have it.
We just need a bit of patience.

rbs_uk said:
There isn`t official rom, but there is non official, which apparently works great.
xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-11-1.47342/
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this ROM is very good, I recommend it to you.

I'm about to purchase the mi8se unlocked with chinese rom.
Is there an unofficial european rom which is recommended and that it came with OTA updates?
I'm quite technical but I'd rather set the mobile once rather than chase new roms every month if you know what I mean.
Many thanks!

ostres said:
I believe there will be more custom roms in short time, device is really among best buy phones currently and I am sure
more and more developers will have it.
We just need a bit of patience.
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Dude it's almost a half year.....i think mi8se is abandoned
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varignet said:
I'm about to purchase the mi8se unlocked with chinese rom.
Is there an unofficial european rom which is recommended and that it came with OTA updates?
I'm quite technical but I'd rather set the mobile once rather than chase new roms every month if you know what I mean.
Many thanks!
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U should try RevOS...or Xiaomi.Eu

MIUI 10 GLOBAL ROM FOR MI 9?: is it available ? when will be ?

i am looking to purchase mi 9 once it is released in china, but how long does it take for the MIUI 10 global rom available to download?

Think twice before buying a Chinese MI9.
https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-miui-global-locked-bootloader-xiaomi-brick/

*justintime* said:
Think twice before buying a Chinese MI9.
https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-miui-global-locked-bootloader-xiaomi-brick/
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This just means you have to have a unlocked bootloader, you cannot lock the bootloader once flashing Global on to Chinese & vice versa
Quote from the article you linked:- "If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can safely flash out-of-region MIUI versions using TWRP, fastboot, or the MiFlash tool."
You just can't relock on a out-of-region ROM anymore

I have the same question as OP. Really looking forward to this one. Looks like it's going to be a really affordable device for the specs it offers but I would like to know how long it usually takes for global roms to be published.
I might wait until there's a stable global rom available.

Well the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was released 11th November & the Global ROM was available on the 21st December I believe, based of that I'd say maybe a month give or take

TheInfiniteAndroid said:
This just means you have to have a unlocked bootloader, you cannot lock the bootloader once flashing Global on to Chinese & vice versa
Quote from the article you linked:- "If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can safely flash out-of-region MIUI versions using TWRP, fastboot, or the MiFlash tool."
You just can't relock on a out-of-region ROM anymore
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i am new to this, where can a get a unlocked bootloader for mi9 ?

TheInfiniteAndroid said:
This just means you have to have a unlocked bootloader, you cannot lock the bootloader once flashing Global on to Chinese & vice versa
Quote from the article you linked:- "If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can safely flash out-of-region MIUI versions using TWRP, fastboot, or the MiFlash tool."
You just can't relock on a out-of-region ROM anymore
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if not installed the gobal rom, the mi 9 still has english language, so what is the big difference between china and global rom . its still usable while bring it back to U.S , right?

samuelpc said:
if not installed the gobal rom, the mi 9 still has english language, so what is the big difference between china and global rom . its still usable while bring it back to U.S , right?
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On the Global ROM there is less bloatware, & it includes Google Apps, if you have Chinese ROM you get no Google Apps, also the AI button will be Chinese AI & not Google Assistant.
There's probably a few other differences I'm missing too..

TheInfiniteAndroid said:
On the Global ROM there is less bloatware, & it includes Google Apps, if you have Chinese ROM you get no Google Apps, also the AI button will be Chinese AI & not Google Assistant.
There's probably a few other differences I'm missing too..
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can i install the google play myself and set default applications to google chrome, google map ...etc.
and for the AI button, i could change that button designated to other apps , right ?

samuelpc said:
can i install the google play myself and set default applications to google chrome, google map ...etc.
and for the AI button, i could change that button designated to other apps , right ?
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I'm pretty sure you can install all the Google stuff on the Chinese ROM yes, however I'd definitely look in to it first if I where you, also I'm not sure if the AI button can be remapped

https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/xiaomi-mi-9-official-miui-rom-available-t3904475

I pre-ordered from Giztop.
They contacted me saying they have the Chinese version in stock and will install Google play on the phone before shipping out.
I'm in the US.
If I go this route, can I convert to the global edition using the global rom at some point?
I'll just have to keep the bootloader unlocked?

Potato997 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/xiaomi-mi-9-official-miui-rom-available-t3904475
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I m new to this,. So does it mean that once unlock the bootloader I can install global miui ROM?

Everything I have read says yes. Chances are though in the near future we will see some really good custom ROMS for the phone so you may end up not even wanting to go with the stock global ROM once its out. At least that is my thinking and what I plan to do down the road.
anandlal said:
I pre-ordered from Giztop.
They contacted me saying they have the Chinese version in stock and will install Google play on the phone before shipping out.
I'm in the US.
If I go this route, can I convert to the global edition using the global rom at some point?
I'll just have to keep the bootloader unlocked?
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Just found this, Transparent Mi 9 running MIUI Global

so, let me se if i get this correctly, if i unlock the bootloader, and never lock it again, i should not have any issues if i install the global rom and everything should work perfectly fine?

Rommco05 said:
Yes, exactly how you said
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Thank, so, what are the risks of leaving the bootloader unlocked?

JaxLeo said:
Thank, so, what are the risks of leaving the bootloader unlocked?
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Malicious software, viruses, etc.
If you are careful you should be fine.
Also some software (financial) sometimes doesn'tkke when the bootloader is unlocked.

deleted wrong miui
this show 9 an not 10 sorry

JaxLeo said:
Thank, so, what are the risks of leaving the bootloader unlocked?
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Some banking apps don't work with a unlocked bootloader, also if your device where to be lost or stolen it's easier for the person to access your data or wipe the phone completely to sell it

MI 9 locked to Vodafone

Hey guys
I was wondering if I am able to unlock the bootloader of this phone and flash Xiaomi EU Rom but I am on locked Vodafone network so I am not sure if I will be able to do this because something might go wrong. If anyone has any knowledge on this subject can you please help me out

In a telegram Mi 9 Group I read that someone was in the same situation and he open the bootloader and flashed via Mi Flash a global rom and lock the bootloader successfully without problem.
Do you have telegram app? Search Xiaomi Mi 9 - Espanol on it, and ask there about what did you want to do.

How do you know you are locked on Vodafone? Mine wasn't network locked

Newt182 said:
How do you know you are locked on Vodafone? Mine wasn't network locked
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I purchased this phone with Vodafone contract

rocalino said:
In a telegram Mi 9 Group I read that someone was in the same situation and he open the bootloader and flashed via Mi Flash a global rom and lock the bootloader successfully without problem.
Do you have telegram app? Search Xiaomi Mi 9 - Espanol on it, and ask there about what did you want to do.
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Thank you so much I will try this

CleverFogs said:
I purchased this phone with Vodafone contract
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Not every phone under contract is locked, if you have a spare SIM from another network it may be worth checking.
Either way - I suspect you won't have any issues. The part of your phone that ROMs are flashed to is on a separate chip to where the network lock is configured AFAIK.

CleverFogs said:
Hey guys
I was wondering if I am able to unlock the bootloader of this phone and flash Xiaomi EU Rom but I am on locked Vodafone network so I am not sure if I will be able to do this because something might go wrong. If anyone has any knowledge on this subject can you please help me out
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CleverFogs said:
I purchased this phone with Vodafone contract
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Same

Newt182 said:
Same
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Ah I see, have you changed ROM's too?

Personal Sandwich said:
Not every phone under contract is locked, if you have a spare SIM from another network it may be worth checking.
Either way - I suspect you won't have any issues. The part of your phone that ROMs are flashed to is on a separate chip to where the network lock is configured AFAIK.
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Thanks for your help I shall give this a try
Edit: you were correct sir I tried a sim from a different carrier and it worked perfectly

A dual sim phone is never locked to a specific carrier. You may get some that are "branded", so they have a bit of carrier specific bloat that can be uninstalled, but they never come locked.

CleverFogs said:
Ah I see, have you changed ROM's too?
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I did to v 9 something. Using the mi flash tool or whatever it's called (not at my pc now). That also unlocked the dual sim as the 2nd slot didn't work before.

kingbasescu said:
A dual sim phone is never locked to a specific carrier. You may get some that are "branded", so they have a bit of carrier specific bloat that can be uninstalled, but they never come locked.
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Oh damn i never knew that, thanks for that useful bit of info :good:

Newt182 said:
I did to v 9 something. Using the mi flash tool or whatever it's called (not at my pc now). That also unlocked the dual sim as the 2nd slot didn't work before.
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That's brilliant i'm gonna wait until my unlock time finishes then flash the xiaomi eu rom as i've heard good things

Doubts before switching ROM

Hello friends, so I bought a K20 Pro in Aliexpress and the seller changed the ROM of the device.
I want to know what are the precautions to take before changing the ROM.
Maybe there is a topic that answer my question but I do not found it.

What do you mean with "don't found it". There are plenty information here... Where did you search?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/redmi-k20-pro-firmware-10-3-8-0-9-6-13-t3939647

thiagodark said:
What do you mean with "don't found it". There are plenty information here... Where did you search?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/redmi-k20-pro-firmware-10-3-8-0-9-6-13-t3939647
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Actually I read that to unlock the bootloader and change the ROM, I need to register the phone on some xiaomi website and then if I want to block the bootloader back the phone would have to be registered in my account. I don't remember right because I lost the topic where I read this. So I created this topic to find out if there are any tricks or tips to do before these procedures.

joaodurante said:
Actually I read that to unlock the bootloader and change the ROM, I need to register the phone on some xiaomi website and then if I want to block the bootloader back the phone would have to be registered in my account. I don't remember right because I lost the topic where I read this. So I created this topic to find out if there are any tricks or tips to do before these procedures.
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The topic you are referring to is the one I linked, second post...

thiagodark said:
The topic you are referring to is the one I linked, second post...
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Oh, that's exactly what I read. Thank you friend

Don't lock the bootloader once unlocked, otherwise you will probably be unable to boot.

Turbine1991 said:
Don't lock the bootloader once unlocked, otherwise you will probably be unable to boot.
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He can always lock his bootloader on his device region firmware. He can't do it on any other region firmware that the device doesn't belong.
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk

Sukhi said:
He can always lock his bootloader on his device region firmware. He can't do it on any other region firmware that the device doesn't belong.
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So I in my case that bought from China I can only lock the bootloader with china firmware?

joaodurante said:
So I in my case that bought from China I can only lock the bootloader with china firmware?
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Does your box have the Chinese letters printed at the back? If Yes, that’s a Chinese unit and you can only lock bootloader on the Chinese firmware. Locking it on Global or Indian firmware will hard brick the device.

Sukhi said:
Does your box have the Chinese letters printed at the back? If Yes, that’s a Chinese unit and you can only lock bootloader on the Chinese firmware. Locking it on Global or Indian firmware will hard brick the device.
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Thank you friend

Question Confused!!!

Sorry if this has been asked
Hi this is my 1st ever Xiaomi phone always had Samsung
Love the phone it's mint
I'm confused when it comes to updates and all the different kind of versions to the roms
And reading some comments about ota updates I'm just confused as hell lol
So I'm in UK on Vodafone im
On miui 12.0.2 stable global
How do I get 12.5 update please as it doesn't show for me
Do you have to manually flash all updates ?
How do I know if my bootloader is locked?
How do I safely update /flash phone ?
If I flash phone will that void warranty?
Will my bank apps and Google pay work as I need Google pay ?
What is the best version to flash people and do some roms have better features to use than the 1 I'm already on ?
Sorry for being dumb I'm just scared to do things wrong
Thanks for taking time to read this and if you have spare time to reply and guide me I'd be ever so grateful. Can't imagine ever going back to Samsung I just love this phone

If your phone global is variants
Mi 11 Ultra Global Stable V12.5.2.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.2.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.2.0...RKAMIXM-V12.5.2.0.RKAMIXM-7f2669dbe3-11.0.zip
if EEA
Mi 11 Ultra EEA Stable V12.5.3.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.6.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.3.0...RKAEUXM-V12.5.3.0.RKAEUXM-4e14bc378f-11.0.zip
Other options try to click 'check for updated' several times,sometimes the updated will appear

Vodafone unfortunately doesn't let you OTA apply to any other firmware. You got to unlock bootloader.

BodgeKunt said:
Sorry if this has been asked
Hi this is my 1st ever Xiaomi phone always had Samsung
Love the phone it's mint
I'm confused when it comes to updates and all the different kind of versions to the roms
And reading some comments about ota updates I'm just confused as hell lol
So I'm in UK on Vodafone im
On miui 12.0.2 stable global
How do I get 12.5 update please as it doesn't show for me
Do you have to manually flash all updates ?
How do I know if my bootloader is locked?
How do I safely update /flash phone ?
If I flash phone will that void warranty?
Will my bank apps and Google pay work as I need Google pay ?
What is the best version to flash people and do some roms have better features to use than the 1 I'm already on ?
Sorry for being dumb I'm just scared to do things wrong
Thanks for taking time to read this and if you have spare time to reply and guide me I'd be ever so grateful. Can't imagine ever going back to Samsung I just love this phone
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Starting from halfway down!
If your phone is new, the bootloader is locked.
How to safely flash? Read the threads on unlocking the bootloader. There is very little risk provided you have learned how to do it (and not much risk even if you don't).
Warranty. I don't know. But you can always reflash stock firmware and relock the bootloader.
Most people who unlock flash Xiaomi.eu ROM. It is what I use. It's based on the Chinese firmware but heavily modified.
Banking apps and google pay work just fine

apd said:
Starting from halfway down!
If your phone is new, the bootloader is locked.
How to safely flash? Read the threads on unlocking the bootloader. There is very little risk provided you have learned how to do it (and not much risk even if you don't).
Warranty. I don't know. But you can always reflash stock firmware and relock the bootloader.
Most people who unlock flash Xiaomi.eu ROM. It is what I use. It's based on the Chinese firmware but heavily modified.
Banking apps and google pay work just fine
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Thank you

bakayaruo said:
If your phone global is variants
Mi 11 Ultra Global Stable V12.5.2.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.2.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.2.0...RKAMIXM-V12.5.2.0.RKAMIXM-7f2669dbe3-11.0.zip
if EEA
Mi 11 Ultra EEA Stable V12.5.3.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.6.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.3.0...RKAEUXM-V12.5.3.0.RKAEUXM-4e14bc378f-11.0.zip
Other options try to click 'check for updated' several times,sometimes the updated will appear
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Thanks so much
Blubber120 said:
Vodafone unfortunately doesn't let you OTA apply to any other firmware. You got to unlock bootloader.aThnk you
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Blubber120 said:
Vodafone unfortunately doesn't let you OTA apply to any other firmware. You got to unlock bootloader.
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Thanks I will watch some tutorials of how to do this

Trying to unlock bootloader all I get is this in Chinese can anyone help what this error is please

The Vodafone variant 12.5.1 is out now so check it for updates.

chistery said:
The Vodafone variant 12.5.1 is out now so check it for updates.
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Wow thank you I have the update

BodgeKunt said:
Trying to unlock bootloader all I get is this in Chinese can anyone help what this error is please
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why i can understand that there is a situation with find my device and its like apple... you need to unbind this phone in mi account from this account. after hat release from find device app you can unlock it

012345678 said:
why i can understand that there is a situation with find my device and its like apple... you need to unbind this phone in mi account from this account. after hat release from find device app you can unlock it
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Thanks will try that tomorrow

BodgeKunt said:
Thanks will try that tomorrow
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if you dont get it working write me