Dear guys i desperately need your help.
I bought to my wife a Xiaomi MI A2 last April.
My wife is not very good with technology and i don't want to root the device but my problem is that the phone is still with Android 8 and October 2018 update!!!!
When i try to update it says that is up to date.
I wrote to Xiaomi more than a month ago but they didn't bother.
Please sd help
e-art said:
Dear guys i desperately need your help.
I bought to my wife a Xiaomi MI A2 last April.
My wife is not very good with technology and i don't want to root the device but my problem is that the phone is still with Android 8 and October 2018 update!!!!
When i try to update it says that is up to date.
I wrote to Xiaomi more than a month ago but they didn't bother.
Please sd help
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You can unlock your bootloader and flash any ROM which you desire, rooting is not mandatory.
e-art said:
Dear guys i desperately need your help.
I bought to my wife a Xiaomi MI A2 last April.
My wife is not very good with technology and i don't want to root the device but my problem is that the phone is still with Android 8 and October 2018 update!!!!
When i try to update it says that is up to date.
I wrote to Xiaomi more than a month ago but they didn't bother.
Please sd help
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Unlock bootloader and flash latest stock rom
mariosenta said:
Unlock bootloader and flash latest stock rom
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Thank you for your help, is it possible to link the latest stock rom, i don't want to flash custom ROM.
If i flash the latest stock rom will i have OTA updates again?
e-art said:
Thank you for your help, is it possible to link the latest stock rom, i don't want to flash custom ROM.
If i flash the latest stock rom will i have OTA updates again?
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Yes you will, bro.
https://en.miui.com/getrom-353.html?m=yes&mobile=2
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Greetings to XDA Community,
Xiaomi really make the worst announcement ever on MIUI Forum. It is posted by Administrator called DinaDuan. The message are as follows :
"Dear Mi Fans,
Here's something VERY important before you flash or update the ROM.
1. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Chinese market are not able to run MIUI Global ROM.
2. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Global markets are not able to run MIUI China ROM.
We highly recommend you to buy Xiaomi Phones via official or authorized sales channels and double check the system infomation before flashing or updating.
Thank you for understanding
MIUI Team."
What do you think about this issue? Will china phones user still able to use Global ROM after this?
Here is the link to the thread :
http://en.miui.com/thread-3831680-1-1.html
anonyxr said:
Greetings to XDA Community,
Xiaomi really make the worst announcement ever on MIUI Forum. It is posted by Administrator called DinaDuan. The message are as follows :
"Dear Mi Fans,
Here's something VERY important before you flash or update the ROM.
1. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Chinese market are not able to run MIUI Global ROM.
2. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Global markets are not able to run MIUI China ROM.
We highly recommend you to buy Xiaomi Phones via official or authorized sales channels and double check the system infomation before flashing or updating.
Thank you for understanding
MIUI Team."
What do you think about this issue? Will china phones user still able to use Global ROM after this?
Here is the link to the thread :
http://en.miui.com/thread-3831680-1-1.html
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I think they are full of horsesh*t because i'm running a Global ROM on a Chinese version phone. You just can't lock the bootloader or it will brick.
anonyxr said:
Greetings to XDA Community,
Xiaomi really make the worst announcement ever on MIUI Forum. It is posted by Administrator called DinaDuan. The message are as follows :
"Dear Mi Fans,
Here's something VERY important before you flash or update the ROM.
1. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Chinese market are not able to run MIUI Global ROM.
2. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Global markets are not able to run MIUI China ROM.
We highly recommend you to buy Xiaomi Phones via official or authorized sales channels and double check the system infomation before flashing or updating.
Thank you for understanding
MIUI Team."
What do you think about this issue? Will china phones user still able to use Global ROM after this?
Here is the link to the thread :
http://en.miui.com/thread-3831680-1-1.html
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But you can install global rom, it's just impossible to lock BL again, you have to back to chinese rom to lock it!
With this new announcement, does it mean that we can still flash the xiaomi.eu ROM?
I have a phone on the way from china with the global rom flashed onto it
I'm a bit worried now
Agimax said:
I think they are full of horsesh*t because i'm running a Global ROM on a Chinese version phone. You just can't lock the bootloader or it will brick.
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How about the next update? I am worried if it will brick the device after next OTA update
anonyxr said:
How about the next update? I am worried if it will brick the device after next OTA update
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I'll let you know, but if they do that they lose tons of customers.
Irish_Dude said:
With this new announcement, does it mean that we can still flash the xiaomi.eu ROM?
I have a phone on the way from china with the global rom flashed onto it
I'm a bit worried now
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I think you can flash xiaomi.eu rom but maybe can't go back to your global rom back
Irish_Dude said:
With this new announcement, does it mean that we can still flash the xiaomi.eu ROM?
I have a phone on the way from china with the global rom flashed onto it
I'm a bit worried now
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No worries.
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I'll let you know, but if they do that they lose tons of customers.
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I almost regret buying this chinese phone. First, they introduced bootloader locking issue then edl authorization and now this! Xiaomi is becoming worst than I thought.
Will this be implemented for all Xiaomi phones?
unlock your bootloader and you can flash it
I think that Xiaomi is just taking that load out of his conscience.
Reminding people that if they brick is not their fault but yours.
I agree with you, a lot of people flesh before they read any instructions and end up with bricked device.
I bought a Xiaomi mi 8 from GeekBuying some days ago, faulty advertised as global version. When I updated the result was a bricked phone. Now I have asked for a full refund since it was totaly their fault...i don't want to say the word "fraud". If they don't give me a full refund I will have to complain to the European department responsible for customer's rights in Europe and ask charges against GeekBuying warehouses in Europe.
ekc_1971 said:
I bought a Xiaomi mi 8 from GeekBuying some days ago, faulty advertised as global version. When I updated the result was a bricked phone. Now I have asked for a full refund since it was totaly their fault...i don't want to say the word "fraud". If they don't give me a full refund I will have to complain to the European department responsible for customer's rights in Europe and ask charges against GeekBuying warehouses in Europe.
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How did the upgrade brick your phone? Is it using Global ROM or China ROM?
ekc_1971 said:
I bought a Xiaomi mi 8 from GeekBuying some days ago, faulty advertised as global version. When I updated the result was a bricked phone. Now I have asked for a full refund since it was totaly their fault...i don't want to say the word "fraud". If they don't give me a full refund I will have to complain to the European department responsible for customer's rights in Europe and ask charges against GeekBuying warehouses in Europe.
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You are totally right about it. This re-sellers are selling the Mi8 as Global Version, they unlock the BL without the buyer consent, so yes, they are adultarating the product and selling something that doesn't even exist.
And the problems with BL are there just because re-sellers are doing this kind of thing!
anonyxr said:
How did the upgrade brick your phone? Is it using Global ROM or China ROM?
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Uhm I'm not sure but I would say that geekbuying flashed the Global rom through EDL, so they didn't need to unlock bootloader. He then updated OTA with locked bootloader and **** happened. @ekc_1971 do you remember if bootloader was locked or unlocked?
Wait a little, I have a xiaomi mi 8 Chinese version with global rom installed, also the bootloader is unlocked l, does that mean that if I upgraded OTA to miui 10 my device will get bricked?
BTW I upgraded 2 times from 9.5 to 9.6 and everything ran smoothly, can someone please clarify?
edwarddd said:
Wait a little, I have a xiaomi mi 8 Chinese version with global rom installed, also the bootloader is unlocked l, does that mean that if I upgraded OTA to miui 10 my device will get bricked?
BTW I upgraded 2 times from 9.5 to 9.6 and everything ran smoothly, can someone please clarify?
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If your bootloader is unlocked you won't brick. Make sure you never lock the bootloader though.
Thank you for clarifying, why would somebody want to lock the bootloader again?
I should not have any problem then, but I would appreciate if you guys could post comments when you upgrade to a global miui 10 having a Chinese version.
hi guys i got chance to buy a k20 pro from a m8 (says he got from aliexpress) however the rom on it is 10.3.0.2 miui stable
question is how the hell do i update it ?
ive tried the update app but says is latest ? is there any newer
it also says for model number its a mi 9t pro ????
thanks
kinkyK said:
hi guys i got chance to buy a k20 pro from a m8 (says he got from aliexpress) however the rom on it is 10.3.0.2 miui stable
question is how the hell do i update it ?
ive tried the update app but says is latest ? is there any newer
it also says for model number its a mi 9t pro ????
thanks
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You have a phone that came with an unofficial/fake global ROM. OTA won't work.
Your options are to install an official ROM or a known reputable custom ROM.
Official ROMs will have OTA working, custom ROMs will need you to update them manually.
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You have a phone that came with an unofficial/fake global ROM. OTA won't work.
Your options are to install an official ROM or a known reputable custom ROM.
Official ROMs will have OTA working, custom ROMs will need you to update them manually.
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thanks so much for replying m8 where do i get a official rom ??
i assume its bootloader has been unlocked as on booting up says unlocked.
thanks again
kinkyK said:
thanks so much for replying m8 where do i get a official rom ??
i assume its bootloader has been unlocked as on booting up says unlocked.
thanks again
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https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/raphael/
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You have a phone that came with an unofficial/fake global ROM. OTA won't work.
Your options are to install an official ROM or a known reputable custom ROM.
Official ROMs will have OTA working, custom ROMs will need you to update them manually.
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theincognito said:
https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/raphael/
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which is ok for use in the uk ?? thanks
also how do i flash it :good:
kinkyK said:
which is ok for use in the uk ?? thanks
also how do i flash it :good:
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You can flash official Chinese or Indian ROMs. The Indian ROM is more or less a global ROM, but disables the NFC. The Chinese ROM only has Chinese and English languages, but setting English you will still find the occasional Chinese text creep in. Also it has more ads in system apps.
If you need NFC and want to stay on official ROMs, then it's Chinese. If you can live without NFC then the Indian ROM is a better option, it has the POCO launcher that includes an app draw, you'll not get any Chinese text and there's a lot less ads.
This post has the links for official ROMs, the second post in the thread gives a guide for installing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...irmware-10-3-8-0-9-6-13-t3939647/post79726515
Hey, I really need a new phone and im waiting for the Global but it seems like it wont release anytime soon and if yes, Its ridiculous prices like 1400$ while the chinese u can literally get it for 950$.
I was wondering if I order the Chinese rom and flash a global rom will i get OTA updates?
based on previous experience with zte and huawei i would be inclined to say yes. however, it may be too soon to tell with xiaomi
fwiw i got mine from giztop and it will be here by the weekend 5/7 and i plan on immediately flashing. so i'll def keep you posted on it
speedstream said:
fwiw i got mine from giztop and it will be here by the weekend 5/7 and i plan on immediately flashing. so i'll def keep you posted on it
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thank you!!
speedstream said:
fwiw i got mine from giztop and it will be here by the weekend 5/7 and i plan on immediately flashing. so i'll def keep you posted on it
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Too bad Giztop doesnt have EU priority line :/
I'm on the global 12.0.1 on a Chinese Mi 11 Ultra all good. But no updates so far
RX1337 said:
Too bad Giztop doesnt have EU priority line :/
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I've got my Mi11 Ultra from them in 15 days, from China to Ireland: http://track.4px.com/#/result/0/LD037919370BE Not sure what you mean by priority line…?
YoSoyCarlosG said:
I'm on the global 12.0.1 on a Chinese Mi 11 Ultra all good. But no updates so far
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Hello bro
Can you please tell the instruction to transfer to Global rom, because all the procedures i found are to transfer to xiaomi.eu rom only.
I will be very gratefull if you tell indetail instruction, bootloader already unlocked.
And tell if i need to update the china rom to the latest version or not, i want to avoid fastboot loop, also attach the rom links if possible )
Thanx
Ahmed Momtaz said:
Hello bro
Can you please tell the instruction to transfer to Global rom, because all the procedures i found are to transfer to xiaomi.eu rom only.
I will be very gratefull if you tell indetail instruction, bootloader already unlocked.
And tell if i need to update the china rom to the latest version or not, i want to avoid fastboot loop, also attach the rom links if possible )
Thanx
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Just download the fastboot version of global ROM, unzip all the way until you get to scripts and folders. Now you can use flash with format command prompt script using your pc.
RX1337 said:
Too bad Giztop doesnt have EU priority line :/
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Waiting for my mi 11 pro from giztop as well in Poland, they claim no tax will be charged
http://track.4px.com/#/result/0/LL691877406LU
Sathelp said:
Just download the fastboot version of global ROM, unzip all the way until you get to scripts and folders. Now you can use flash with format command prompt script using your pc.
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Should i update to the latest china miui first before doing this ( to 12.5 ) ?
Or i should flash over the out of box version ? I think 12.0.3
What did u do in your case ?
HI
Beginner Question
If I installed a rom .. xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11Pro_MI11Ultra_V12.5.4.0.RKACNXM_v12-11-fastboot .. will the mi ultra recieves updates from Xiaomi for newer versions and security updates like any other phone or I must update it manually by installing rom updates ?
Anesthetist said:
HI
Beginner Question
If I installed a rom .. xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11Pro_MI11Ultra_V12.5.4.0.RKACNXM_v12-11-fastboot .. will the mi ultra recieves updates from Xiaomi for newer versions and security updates like any other phone or I must update it manually by installing rom updates ?
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You will have to flash them by pc yourself, no auto updating available yet is my understanding. Plus I believe updates now are thru TWRP.
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You will have to flash them by pc yourself, no auto updating available yet is my understanding. Plus I believe updates now are thru TWRP.
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Thank you
I managed to understand how to use fastboot but still trying to understand how TWRP works .
My Mi11 Ultra is few days away and I want to be prepared soon
Not sure if you have visited the EU ROM Forum but if you are gathering up info, pop over to https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi-11-pro-ultra-lite.211/ and get some more info and lots of help advice to back up what you have read here.
Sathelp said:
Not sure if you have visited the EU ROM Forum but if you are gathering up info, pop over to https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi-11-pro-ultra-lite.211/ and get some more info and lots of help advice to back up what you have read here.
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Thank You
I will visit it
I got my Mi Ultra today
Hi, I have Xiaomi Mi 11 12.5.5.0(RKBEUVF), I would like to flash V13.0.4.0.SKBEUXM because I am not receiving updates on that operator ROM. My question is: can I lock bootloader afetr that or not? Can someone answer for sure? Did someone did it? I've read so many posts with confusing answers. I wolud apriciate answer form someone who did that. Thank you in advance.
If you want to flash a different ROM than the installed one, you must not close the bootloader under any circumstances. This inevitably leads to the brick!
pittrich said:
If you want to flash a different ROM than the installed one, you must not close the bootloader under any circumstances. This inevitably leads to the brick!
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false ! His rom is EUVF and He want to flash a EUXM rom. He must to unlock his bootloader, and he can relock it because it's the same region : EU . Personnaly , i bought my mi 11 with a EUOR rom and flash with a EUXM rom and relock it with no problem.
Pikaone41 said:
false ! His rom is EUVF and He want to flash to flash a EUXM rom. He must to to unlock his bootloader, and he can relock it because it's the same region : EU . Personnaly , i bought my mi 11 with a EUOR rom and flash with a EUXM rom and relock it with no problem.
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I actually agree with you. However, I was informed that closing the BL after flashing a different ROM than the one pre-installed leads to a brick. I keep my fingers crossed for pYdzin.
pittrich said:
I actually agree with you. However, I was informed that closing the BL after flashing a different ROM than the one pre-installed leads to a brick. I keep my fingers crossed for pYdzin.
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It's true with people who had a chinese mi 11 and lock it with a EU rom and vice versa. The most important thing is the region. If you have a EU mi 11, you Can relock it with all variant EU. EUXM, EUOR, EUVF ....
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false ! His rom is EUVF and He want to flash to flash a EUXM rom. He must to to unlock his bootloader, and he can relock it because it's the same region : EU . Personnaly , i bought my mi 11 with a EUOR rom and flash with a EUXM rom and relock it with no problem.
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Pikaone41 said:
false ! His rom is EUVF and He want to flash to flash a EUXM rom. He must to to unlock his bootloader, and he can relock it because it's the same region : EU . Personnaly , i bought my mi 11 with a EUOR rom and flash with a EUXM rom and relock it with no problem.
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Thank you.
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I actually agree with you. However, I was informed that closing the BL after flashing a different ROM than the one pre-installed leads to a brick. I keep my fingers crossed for pYdzin.
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what do you mean by informed? I specifically asked for opinion someone who did that kind of flashing. there is actually a lot of people who did not do that and they misinformed others.
pYdzin said:
what do you mean by informed? I specifically asked for opinion someone who did that kind of flashing. there is actually a lot of people who did not do that and they misinformed others.
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Man, i did it several times. I bought my mi11 and it was a orange rom ( EUOR), i try euxm and even SFR rom ( euvf) i relocked it each time without any problems. Today i'm still with the euxm relocked and have miui 13 update.
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Man, i did it several times. I bought my mi11 and it was a orange rom ( EUOR), i try euxm and even SFR rom ( euvf) i relocked it each time without any problems. Today i'm still with the euxm relocked and have miui 13 update.
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The answer was not for you, sorry
Pikaone41 said:
Man, i did it several times. I bought my mi11 and it was a orange rom ( EUOR), i try euxm and even SFR rom ( euvf) i relocked it each time without any problems. Today i'm still with the euxm relocked and have miui 13 update.
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1. I have flashed 13.0.4.0.SKBEUXM and locked bootloader without any issues, thanks for the advice.
2. I have a copule of questions, did you flash 13.0.1.0 or 13.0.4.0? did you get those new cristilized wallpapers and new widgets? I did not, it looks like I am missing some MIUI 13 new features, so I am wondering if I should flas 13.0.1.0 first and upgrade to 13.0.4.0 thrugh OTA or fastboot update for 13.0.4.0 should include previous updates?
@pYdzin If you are looking new wallpapers, you have to change region for Switzerland. After that, you can find them in themes app. 13.0.4.0 include features from previous update.
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@pYdzin If you are looking new wallpapers, you have to change region for Switzerland. After that, you can find them in themes app. 13.0.4.0 include features from previous update.
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thanks for the hint but something is not right here anyway. I've watched on youtube guy from Italy with Xiaomi Mi 11 13.0.1.0 update and his phone menu looked different than mine, I do not get it, Xiaomi adverised MIUI 13 completly different than it is in my phone, so I am wondering what happend.
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1. I have flashed 13.0.4.0.SKBEUXM and locked bootloader without any issues, thanks for the advice.
2. I have a copule of questions, did you flash 13.0.1.0 or 13.0.4.0? did you get those new cristilized wallpapers and new widgets? I did not, it looks like I am missing some MIUI 13 new features, so I am wondering if I should flas 13.0.1.0 first and upgrade to 13.0.4.0 thrugh OTA or fastboot update for 13.0.4.0 should include previous updates?
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You are right, these features aren't in EEA rom yet. I'm waiting for this as you. Maybe thé next update. Today only china and india have this features.